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Were Zoo #3
Win
Gorilla shifter Win Carlson would love to find his soulmate, the one female on earth perfect for him. Thanks to the VIP Tour tickets that the Amazing Adventures Safari Park has sent out to eligible females in the area, he’s seeing a lot of females on the weekends. But none of them are his soulmate, and he’s finding it hard not to get discouraged.
Curvy baker Alexandra Flynn has won awards for her banana cream pie, but her dream is to have her own bakery. Nothing would make her happier than having a place to call her own, except maybe finding a man to spend the rest of her life with. After winning first place for dessert at a county fair, her car breaks down and she’s stranded on the side of the road. To her surprise, a big, sexy guy stops and offers to repair her car. One thing leads to another and she finds herself waking up next to the sexiest guy she’s ever met in her life.
Win isn’t just any guy, he’s a gorilla shifter, and he believes that she’s his soulmate. Lexy never believed in love at first sight until she laid eyes on the sexy mechanic, but she can’t imagine ever leaving his side, even though it means giving up her plans for the future. Win won’t let Lexy’s dreams die just because she’s his soulmate, and he plans to make sure that their life together is just as sweet as her delicious banana cream pie.
Curvy baker Alexandra Flynn has won awards for her banana cream pie, but her dream is to have her own bakery. Nothing would make her happier than having a place to call her own, except maybe finding a man to spend the rest of her life with. After winning first place for dessert at a county fair, her car breaks down and she’s stranded on the side of the road. To her surprise, a big, sexy guy stops and offers to repair her car. One thing leads to another and she finds herself waking up next to the sexiest guy she’s ever met in her life.
Win isn’t just any guy, he’s a gorilla shifter, and he believes that she’s his soulmate. Lexy never believed in love at first sight until she laid eyes on the sexy mechanic, but she can’t imagine ever leaving his side, even though it means giving up her plans for the future. Win won’t let Lexy’s dreams die just because she’s his soulmate, and he plans to make sure that their life together is just as sweet as her delicious banana cream pie.
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January 12, 2018
Gorilla shifter, Win Carlson, would love to find his soulmate, the one female on Earth perfect for him. Thanks to the VIP Tour tickets that the Amazing Adventures Safari Park sent out to eligible females in the area, he is seeing a lot of females on the weekends. But none of them are his soulmate, and he’s finding it hard not to get discouraged.
Curvy baker, Alexandra Flynn, has won awards for her banana cream pie, but her dream is to have her own bakery. Nothing would make her happier than having a place to call her own, except maybe finding a man to spend the rest of her life with. After winning first place for dessert at the county fair, her car breaks down and she’s stranded on the side of the road. To her surprise, a big, sexy guy stops and offers to repair her car. Unwilling to let their night be over before it even starts, she invites him back to her home, hoping to spend time with him.
When Win is awoken the next morning to Lexy’s panicked screams, he realizes that she’s seeing him in his shifted form. When he shifts to human and convinces her to give him a chance, he takes her home to the ryzoo and shares everything with her. Lexy never believed in love at first sight until she laid eyes on the sexy mechanic, and she can’t imagine ever leaving his side, even though it means giving up her plans for the future. Win won’t let Lexy’s dreams die just because she’s his soulmate, and he plans to make sure that their life together is just as sweet as her delicious banana cream pie
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author and this is my honest review.
This is the 3rd story in this series and i have to say that R.e Butler once again did it!
I soooooooooooooo loved Win's story!!!
So freaking sweet and funny these two make the perfect couple!
A must read!
Curvy baker, Alexandra Flynn, has won awards for her banana cream pie, but her dream is to have her own bakery. Nothing would make her happier than having a place to call her own, except maybe finding a man to spend the rest of her life with. After winning first place for dessert at the county fair, her car breaks down and she’s stranded on the side of the road. To her surprise, a big, sexy guy stops and offers to repair her car. Unwilling to let their night be over before it even starts, she invites him back to her home, hoping to spend time with him.
When Win is awoken the next morning to Lexy’s panicked screams, he realizes that she’s seeing him in his shifted form. When he shifts to human and convinces her to give him a chance, he takes her home to the ryzoo and shares everything with her. Lexy never believed in love at first sight until she laid eyes on the sexy mechanic, and she can’t imagine ever leaving his side, even though it means giving up her plans for the future. Win won’t let Lexy’s dreams die just because she’s his soulmate, and he plans to make sure that their life together is just as sweet as her delicious banana cream pie
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author and this is my honest review.
This is the 3rd story in this series and i have to say that R.e Butler once again did it!
I soooooooooooooo loved Win's story!!!
So freaking sweet and funny these two make the perfect couple!
A must read!
April 28, 2018
I just couldn’t stay away from the Amazing Adventures Safari Park and this time I had a wonderful time visiting gorilla shifter Win Carlson and guess what, this is so exciting… Win found his soulmate. Their romance is so sweet but so very surprising as well because Win accidentally revealed himself at an inopportune time. So my visit this time had me biting my nails is suspense as I waited for Amanda to overcome her fears and denials and make the best decision of life.
I loved getting to know Win and Amanda even though I didn’t get to stay for very long, but of course that just means that I get to prepare for another visit to the Were Zoo.
I loved getting to know Win and Amanda even though I didn’t get to stay for very long, but of course that just means that I get to prepare for another visit to the Were Zoo.
October 7, 2017
Great read if...you enjoy PNR, shifter books, the other books in the series, insta love, and HEA.
Side Note: I LOVED Win. And I know exactly what it was. He was sweet with a tad bit of goofy and just so damn loveable. Like a real come to life stuffed animal whose who life was about making you happy. He was definitely sexy and his beast always made me smile.
Side Note: I LOVED Win. And I know exactly what it was. He was sweet with a tad bit of goofy and just so damn loveable. Like a real come to life stuffed animal whose who life was about making you happy. He was definitely sexy and his beast always made me smile.
October 17, 2019
Judging by the ratings, there are over 400 people who have never read a good shapeshifter story. Shame as in the imagination department the premise was unique but unfortunately, it was boring.
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January 16, 2022
3.5 stars
Very cute but the banana cream pie was a little "on the nose" for me.
This is super fast insta-love.
Very cute but the banana cream pie was a little "on the nose" for me.
This is super fast insta-love.
March 27, 2017
Time to visit the zoo again
How can you not love the zoo? Add some amazing shifters that are looking for their mates and it is as good as it gets, yet better every time, if that makes sense. Win is a gorilla shifter which in the shifter world is pretty strange unless it is in a zoo, where he and the others live and work. The tours they set up to find their mate had slowed down, Win was getting discouraged until a night out at the movies and a lady with a flat tire changed all that. Just what Alexandra needs on her way home from the best night ever, winning the best pie contest (banana no less) all that prize money to open her own shop. Alexandra is the one, she feels it to. Win knew he would have to tell her the truth, but when Alexandra wake up the next morning next to a gorilla, now he just needs her to accept it.
How can you not love the zoo? Add some amazing shifters that are looking for their mates and it is as good as it gets, yet better every time, if that makes sense. Win is a gorilla shifter which in the shifter world is pretty strange unless it is in a zoo, where he and the others live and work. The tours they set up to find their mate had slowed down, Win was getting discouraged until a night out at the movies and a lady with a flat tire changed all that. Just what Alexandra needs on her way home from the best night ever, winning the best pie contest (banana no less) all that prize money to open her own shop. Alexandra is the one, she feels it to. Win knew he would have to tell her the truth, but when Alexandra wake up the next morning next to a gorilla, now he just needs her to accept it.
June 17, 2018
Win is a gorilla shifter and works as an auto mechanic at the amazing adventures safari park waiting for his mate to come on one of the VIP tours. He meets her on the side of the road when she got a flat tire.
Alexander is a human who wants to find the right guy. She is a baker and just won a baking contest at the fair. On the way home she got a flat tire and meet the man of her dreams.
Cute fun story , so sweet and light hearted. Lots of romance. I couldn't put it down. Great characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Voluntarily reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
Alexander is a human who wants to find the right guy. She is a baker and just won a baking contest at the fair. On the way home she got a flat tire and meet the man of her dreams.
Cute fun story , so sweet and light hearted. Lots of romance. I couldn't put it down. Great characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Voluntarily reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
August 13, 2018
Entertaining.
This series is very good in the story line of how Shifters are trying to find their mates.
In this book instead of finding his mate in 1 of the tours that go through the park he finds her on the side of the road with a flat tire.
Lexus has just won 1st place in a pie competition & was on her way home when her car got a flat tire. After calling for someone to come & fix it she sees a falling star & makes a wish for someone to find her faster than the tow truck person & her wish comes true. But, she also finds herself a soulmate too.
This is the beginning of Win & Alexandra’s story.
This series is very good in the story line of how Shifters are trying to find their mates.
In this book instead of finding his mate in 1 of the tours that go through the park he finds her on the side of the road with a flat tire.
Lexus has just won 1st place in a pie competition & was on her way home when her car got a flat tire. After calling for someone to come & fix it she sees a falling star & makes a wish for someone to find her faster than the tow truck person & her wish comes true. But, she also finds herself a soulmate too.
This is the beginning of Win & Alexandra’s story.
June 13, 2017
Sweets for the Sweet
Win is a gorilla shifter hoping to meet his true mate. But so far he's had no luck. Until one evening he finds baker Lexy, needing help on the side of the road. And she smells like bananas. They are the perfect pair, both are delightful, happy characters who together are even sweeter. As Win endeavors to get Lexy the bakery of her dreams, together they find happiness. A sweet, short and sincere love story.
Win is a gorilla shifter hoping to meet his true mate. But so far he's had no luck. Until one evening he finds baker Lexy, needing help on the side of the road. And she smells like bananas. They are the perfect pair, both are delightful, happy characters who together are even sweeter. As Win endeavors to get Lexy the bakery of her dreams, together they find happiness. A sweet, short and sincere love story.
June 25, 2024
Another Gorilla Shifter finds his mate!
A human woman has a flat tire on her way home from a fair grounds. Two vans full shifters and one human mate pass by the car on the side of the road. You will have to read the book to find out who fixes the flat tire and what all happens afterwards. A really great story.
A human woman has a flat tire on her way home from a fair grounds. Two vans full shifters and one human mate pass by the car on the side of the road. You will have to read the book to find out who fixes the flat tire and what all happens afterwards. A really great story.
June 11, 2017
I LOVE This Series!
I absolutely love this series. The characters are so wonderful and so are the story lines. I can almost imagine myself being the one to find my soul mate in a zoo. I seriously love zoos too.
I absolutely love this series. The characters are so wonderful and so are the story lines. I can almost imagine myself being the one to find my soul mate in a zoo. I seriously love zoos too.
September 22, 2025
It was pretty good but a little bit short. Win actually found his mate in a different way than was expected like they usually do. But it was interesting how his gorilla wanted 2 hang out as much as he did. Lol it needs 2 b a little bit longer
October 8, 2017
Yet another great story! I have read the first 3 books today. Can't wait to start #4 tomorrow. Loving this series!!!
June 3, 2018
3.5 Stars
June 17, 2018
I enjoy that this is happening outside of the VIP tour. Also this a gorilla shifter that I actually liked - he wasn’t too passive.
February 10, 2019
2.5 stars
April 29, 2019
Short. : (
February 11, 2021
Fun, quick, steamy read. Perfect for sitting in a waiting room or a lunch break.
September 23, 2023
Winner!
This story was so sweet! I loved Lexy and Win! I'm loving this series and all the wonderful happily ever afters!
This story was so sweet! I loved Lexy and Win! I'm loving this series and all the wonderful happily ever afters!
July 2, 2024
Aww I loved Win and Lexy and his obsession with bananas. This was a cute read in this series plus I loved all the baking references.
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 26, 2017
Another win for re butler
Great read. Couldn't put it down. Good chemistry between the 2 main characters Lexi a human and Win a gorilla shifter.
Great read. Couldn't put it down. Good chemistry between the 2 main characters Lexi a human and Win a gorilla shifter.
March 26, 2025
Great in its simplicity!
This series is a great shifter romance series but is more about a quick romance with happily ever afters, than adventures with twists & turns. But it is perfect in its simplicity. This book was well paced, new way of meeting the soulmate, great new characters & overall good story-line.
This book brings us back to the Gorilla band, with Win & his human soulmate Lexy. Win & some of the others from the zoo are returning home from the movies one night when they see a car on the side of the road with a flat tire. They agreed to stop & help whoever it was.
Lexy is a competitive baker & planning to open her own shop soon. She is returning from a big baking competition when she gets a flat tire. Fortunately for her, the shifters are there to help her. Win knew straight away that she was his soulmate when his gorilla started acting up. Of course since this is outside the zoo & never happened before, things were a bit complicated.
Lexy & Win hit it of due to the soulmate bond & they spend the night together at Lexy's place. But Win is woken up in the morning to Lexy screaming because it turns out that Win had accidentally changed into his gorilla form during the night & Lexy had woken to cuddling a gorilla! lol That was hilarious to read.
Lexy let him explain everything & she decides to still be with him. New rules are put into place at the zoo to stop this from happening again & Win gets a small punishment for breaking the law but it is very minor because it was unintentional. Lexy helped the bear shifters out with a food problem when she first came to the zoo, so to say thanks, the bears went to the alpha counsel with the proposal that she revive the old candy store in the park & turn it into her own bakery/candy store. It was unanimous & Lexy got her own store, making her dream come true.
Win & Lexy had a great bond from the start & so far this is the best couple in the series. The book ended with Win meeting Lexy's parents, which went well & Lexy's best friend/cousin who she was living with prior to meeting Win, is going to work at her new store with her. I have a good feeling her best friend is going to meet her own soulmate shifter soon lol
All in all, this was another great addition to the series & I am thoroughly enjoying this series.
This series is a great shifter romance series but is more about a quick romance with happily ever afters, than adventures with twists & turns. But it is perfect in its simplicity. This book was well paced, new way of meeting the soulmate, great new characters & overall good story-line.
This book brings us back to the Gorilla band, with Win & his human soulmate Lexy. Win & some of the others from the zoo are returning home from the movies one night when they see a car on the side of the road with a flat tire. They agreed to stop & help whoever it was.
Lexy is a competitive baker & planning to open her own shop soon. She is returning from a big baking competition when she gets a flat tire. Fortunately for her, the shifters are there to help her. Win knew straight away that she was his soulmate when his gorilla started acting up. Of course since this is outside the zoo & never happened before, things were a bit complicated.
Lexy & Win hit it of due to the soulmate bond & they spend the night together at Lexy's place. But Win is woken up in the morning to Lexy screaming because it turns out that Win had accidentally changed into his gorilla form during the night & Lexy had woken to cuddling a gorilla! lol That was hilarious to read.
Lexy let him explain everything & she decides to still be with him. New rules are put into place at the zoo to stop this from happening again & Win gets a small punishment for breaking the law but it is very minor because it was unintentional. Lexy helped the bear shifters out with a food problem when she first came to the zoo, so to say thanks, the bears went to the alpha counsel with the proposal that she revive the old candy store in the park & turn it into her own bakery/candy store. It was unanimous & Lexy got her own store, making her dream come true.
Win & Lexy had a great bond from the start & so far this is the best couple in the series. The book ended with Win meeting Lexy's parents, which went well & Lexy's best friend/cousin who she was living with prior to meeting Win, is going to work at her new store with her. I have a good feeling her best friend is going to meet her own soulmate shifter soon lol
All in all, this was another great addition to the series & I am thoroughly enjoying this series.
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December 29, 2017
I really enjoyed this short story. I read this book in one sitting and wasn’t once bored. This book is a similar storyline to the previous books in this series. I liked the hero and heroine in this book. I liked the instant chemistry between Win and Lexy. I also liked and was amused with the fact that Lexy made banana pies and Win was a gorilla shifter.
I was amused by the way Lexy found out about Win being a shifter. I could just imagine the shock on her face when she woke next to a gorilla. I liked that Lexy gave up her plans/dreams in order to keep Win in her life. I also liked that it worked out for her and that she was able to fulfil her dreams of a bakery.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read. I cannot wait to read more books from this series.
I was amused by the way Lexy found out about Win being a shifter. I could just imagine the shock on her face when she woke next to a gorilla. I liked that Lexy gave up her plans/dreams in order to keep Win in her life. I also liked that it worked out for her and that she was able to fulfil her dreams of a bakery.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read. I cannot wait to read more books from this series.
June 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Win Carlson’s story is a charming and heartfelt romance wrapped in a supernatural twist. As a gorilla shifter searching for his soulmate, Win faces the relatable frustrations of love and connection while navigating the secrecy required to keep his true nature hidden. When Alexandra Flynn’s life intersects with his in an unexpected rescue, their chemistry lights up the pages. The tension of Win accidentally shifting in front of Lexy adds excitement and vulnerability, making their journey toward trust and love both sweet and thrilling. This one blends cozy small-town vibes with paranormal charm effortlessly.
Win Carlson’s story is a charming and heartfelt romance wrapped in a supernatural twist. As a gorilla shifter searching for his soulmate, Win faces the relatable frustrations of love and connection while navigating the secrecy required to keep his true nature hidden. When Alexandra Flynn’s life intersects with his in an unexpected rescue, their chemistry lights up the pages. The tension of Win accidentally shifting in front of Lexy adds excitement and vulnerability, making their journey toward trust and love both sweet and thrilling. This one blends cozy small-town vibes with paranormal charm effortlessly.
March 25, 2018
I love R.E. Butler's short stories. Win is a great short story with very little angst, lots of super sweet moments and just the right amount of spice. Win and Lexy are the perfect fit for one another as they are ‘truemates’. I enjoyed the supporting characters. This series is a perfect for the weekend, lunchtime or for when I'm waiting in the car. Not too long with wonderful HEAs.
Adult read
Adult read
July 7, 2024
Terrific
What a terrific story. Well written and wonderful. If you enjoy reading shape shifter romantic fiction then you will love this one. I can't wait to read the next one reply this series
What a terrific story. Well written and wonderful. If you enjoy reading shape shifter romantic fiction then you will love this one. I can't wait to read the next one reply this series
February 11, 2021
Fun, quick, steamy read. Perfect for sitting in a waiting room or a lunch break.
March 26, 2017
Baking and Love, makes a wonderful combo!
I was wondering if there was gonna be connection outside of the zoo, this is a wonderful add to this series! As always I longer storyline would gladly pay more for it. I've been reading R.E. Butler for a few years and have yet to be disappointed.
I was wondering if there was gonna be connection outside of the zoo, this is a wonderful add to this series! As always I longer storyline would gladly pay more for it. I've been reading R.E. Butler for a few years and have yet to be disappointed.
March 26, 2017
Win Were Zoo Book 3
by R. E. Butler
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What a fantastic story! world of the Were Zoo, If you are looking for a heartwarming, paranormal romantic, full of passion and humor, look no further than Win Were Zoo Book 3. This is another romantic, passionate, suspenseful and enthralling story to the Were Zoo series! I've enjoyed this entire series and absolutely love R. E. Butler other works as well. Ms. Butler is just one of those authors who will always be a favorite of mine! Make room on your TBR for more Were Zoo novels, because you will be HOOKED from the beginning! This is Win Carlson and Alexandra Flynn story. Win is a gorilla shifter, he lives and work in Amazing Adventures Safari Park as a Mechanic and like all shifters he is looking for his fated mate. Alexandra is a award wining baker, who's life dream is to own her own bakery and find the love of her life. The story really touched me, by pulling on my heartstrings. I really enjoyed this couple, it's so easy to see what they meant to each other. I love the emotions that were in this story! It's very touching and I felt apart of the story and it feels so real. The characters are amazing and loving. It seems so real life. R. E. Butler did a wonderful job of writing it but I'm bias because no matter what I read of her books I fall in love with it! This story has something for everyone in it, again this is a excellent story that had me hooked from the beginning of the book. Definitely give her stories a try-you won't be disappointed!
by R. E. Butler
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a fantastic story! world of the Were Zoo, If you are looking for a heartwarming, paranormal romantic, full of passion and humor, look no further than Win Were Zoo Book 3. This is another romantic, passionate, suspenseful and enthralling story to the Were Zoo series! I've enjoyed this entire series and absolutely love R. E. Butler other works as well. Ms. Butler is just one of those authors who will always be a favorite of mine! Make room on your TBR for more Were Zoo novels, because you will be HOOKED from the beginning! This is Win Carlson and Alexandra Flynn story. Win is a gorilla shifter, he lives and work in Amazing Adventures Safari Park as a Mechanic and like all shifters he is looking for his fated mate. Alexandra is a award wining baker, who's life dream is to own her own bakery and find the love of her life. The story really touched me, by pulling on my heartstrings. I really enjoyed this couple, it's so easy to see what they meant to each other. I love the emotions that were in this story! It's very touching and I felt apart of the story and it feels so real. The characters are amazing and loving. It seems so real life. R. E. Butler did a wonderful job of writing it but I'm bias because no matter what I read of her books I fall in love with it! This story has something for everyone in it, again this is a excellent story that had me hooked from the beginning of the book. Definitely give her stories a try-you won't be disappointed!
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