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Powerful dragons. Burly bears. Passionate wolves. Sizzling romance & suspense guaranteed!Discover your next hot alpha hero in this unforgettable volume of steamy & suspenseful paranormal romances! Each story puts the “hero” back into “heroine” and introduces a rich story world, from tropical Maui to the shady side of Vegas and the spellbinding scenery of the desert Southwest. Sizzling romance guaranteed!In Lure of the Dragon, Kai Llewellyn and his band of battle-hardened shapeshifters fight to save a mysterious woman from a ruthless dragon. In Desert Moon, wolf shifter Ty Hawthorne puts duty above everything - but not even this pack alpha can resist the call of his mate. In Damnation, burly bear shifters clash with a pair of she-wolves in an action-packed tale of second chance romance. And in Gambling on Trouble, a diamond thief falls for a bear shifter security chief. What could possibly go wrong?Each of these stories is Book 1 in a different best-selling series. Two are RONE AWARD WINNERS/FINALISTS! What better way to decide which great series to sink your teeth into next? Grab this incredible box set deal today!

440 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2018

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Anna Lowe

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USA Today and Amazon best-selling author Anna Lowe loves putting the "hero" back into heroine and letting location ignite a passionate romance. She likes a heroine who is independent, intelligent, and imperfect — a woman who's doing just fine on her own. But give the heroine a good man (not to mention a chance to overcome her own inhibitions) and she'll never turn down the chance for adventure, nor shy away from danger.

On any given weekend, you might find her hiking in the mountains or hunched over her laptop, working on her latest story. Either way, the day will end with a chunk of dark chocolate and a good read.

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1,672 reviews974 followers
July 19, 2018
I read each of these books as they came out. If you are looking for some sexy shifters to keep you warm at night, then look no further. Each book in this Box Set is the first in a series and can stand on their own. It’s a nice taste of the different worlds and shifters the author writes. We get action, suspense, mystery, and romance in each of these shifter stories.

Lure of the Dragon is a wonderful start to a new series by Anna Lowe. It’s full of suspense, mystery, and romance.  

Lure of the Dragon shows us that everyone has secrets and that not ever supernatural is good. The story was a little slow to start and it took me sometime to get into, but once I did, I enjoyed it.  

We are introduced to a band of brothers, men who severed in a special military unit together. These men have been through a lot and have formed a family. I feel in love with the shifter brothers that were introduced. Each one is unique, has their own personalities, and pasts. I’m curious to learn about each one and see who their mates will be.

I loved how the author brought all her characters together and that we are still in the same world with ties to Twin Moon. The plot has a few twists and surprises.

I do have to point out that the first kiss between Tessa and Kai, Holy Smokes it’s smoking.

It was great to get our first taste of dragons, good and bad, fated mates and lost treasures. I’m curious to see where this new series goes and how it all unfolds.

Rated: 3.5 Stars

“There’s more than meets the eye on Twin Moon Ranch, home to a pack of shapeshifting wolves willing to battle for life and love.” -  The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series

Desert Moon is book one in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch by Anna Lowe. I am reading this series out of order and each book can stand-a-lone.

Ty, an Alpha and son of an Alpha. He is bossy, busy, sexy, and wounded in a way that only his true mate can see. I liked Ty.

Lana, daughter of an Alpha. She knows how the Alphas work and she wants nothing to do with an Alpha even if it is her true mate. She is sexy, smart, strong willed, and independent. I liked Lana.

ALowe is an awesome writer. I was pulled into the characters, plot, and world from the first to the last page. I could not put Desert Moon down. I love how the author pulled me into the storyline and connected me to the characters. I become so engrossed in the authors characters; that I felt everything they felt whether they were happy, sad, frustrated, etc. The emotions are so real and the world is unique. I also like how the shifters are portrayed. We are also given a great conflict on more then one front with the feud and rouges.

Ty and Lana are a perfect couple. They complemented each other and when they connected the sex was passionate and sensual. Destained mates are rare and to find one is something you fight to keep and protect. The wolf side knows it’s destained mate, but the human side will struggle with life’s conflicts and emotions before they come around.

Desert Moon was fantastic, the storyline was gripping, and the characters are captivating. I look forward to more in this series. I am riveted and blown away.

Rated: 4.5 Stars

What happens when old hurts still linger and old threats come calling?

Damnation is book one in the Blue Moon Saloon series by Anna Lowe. What a wonderful new series that brings us strong heroines, alpha heroes, shifters of all kinds, hot cowboys, action, and much more.

The Blue Moon Saloon series takes place in the same world as The Twin Moon Ranch series. What is important to note is that both series can be read separately even though they are in the same world coexisting side-by-side. The author does a fabulous job bring her world to life and working in the characters from the other series, but what's impressive is that she made them feel brand new or if you are a fan, ones you have come to love.  

I devoured this book in one sitting. I had a great time with this second chance romance. I will never be board or get enough of Ms. Lowe's characters and world. She is an outstanding writing that can bring her characters to life, pulling the reader in deeply, making you feel for them.

Jessica and Simon have a past that caused them both to be hurt in more ways then one. These two had a few things to work out and also an old enemy that doesn't want to see them together come around. These two go through so many emotions; before they finally clear the air and work everything out. When they finally hook-up again, well the sexy times are sensual, steamy, and romantic. As for our enemy it was rather quick, but you know they will be back.

Their is a prequel, Perfection, for Simon and Jessica. It's their beginning, before everything went wrong. No, I have not read it. Should you read it before you read Damnation? Well some reviewers say yes, I on the other hand can't say until I read it, but I felt the story stood on it's own.

Damnation was a sweet second chance romance that will take you on a whirlwind of emotions, action, suspense, and love that never faded. I highly recommend this new series as well as her Twin Moon Ranch. I can't wait for the next installment in this series. 

Rated: 4 Stars

Gambling on Trouble is a steamy short story prequel to Gambling on Her Bear in the Shifters in Vegas series.

We get to go inside Karen and Tanner's heads. We get two chapters one is Karen's POV and the other is Tanner's POV. Both are in Vegas for specific reasons. Both have plans and secrets. We get to see that first time meet and the one night of passion they had out in the desert, before all those plans come into play.

I very much enjoyed this short prequel. It was fun to see their first meet and see how all consuming it is when you find your mate. Destiny loves to sneak up on us all.

Ms. Lowe is an amazing writer and storyteller. She has a way of capturing the reader and pulling us in. Getting us emotionally involved in the characters. I have loved all her paranormal works and highly recommend pick them up.

Rated: 4 Stars
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1,391 reviews4 followers
March 14, 2018
Great box set. This set contains the first books from 4 different series - - Lure of the Dragon, Desert Moon, Damnation, and Gambling on Trouble. It's a great set of stories filled with hot steamy sexy alphas and sassy funny females. I loved the characters, the dialogue, the mixture of action,
laughter, sweetness and romance all rolled into one. Even the side characters are great. If you're a fan of paranormal romances then
this is a box set you'll want to devour!

L.
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1,532 reviews5 followers
March 13, 2018
This is an amazing collection of books that gives you a sample of several of her series. I know that you will love them as much as I did and will want to read more.
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5 reviews
April 25, 2019
Nice!! Steamy! HOT!!

Steamy!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! HOT!! Keep up the great work! MEOW!! YES PLEASE MORE!! EXCELLENT!! MORE!! 10/10 WOULD READ AGAIN!! Beautiful
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1,386 reviews4 followers
March 13, 2018
Lure of the Dragon
Wow! Just when you thought you’ve read the best of Anna Lowe, she comes out with yet another winner, that just might trump anything else out there! Tessa is on the run. She is running for her life, literally, from a beast she had no idea up until yesterday, even existed. And the things he said to her…make her shudder and want to be as far away from him as possible. What she thought would be a job as a personal chef to Morgan, a top notch real estate mongul, turned out to be her worst nightmare. With the help of her neighbor, Ella, a bit of insight about shifters in general, directions of where to go, along with descriptions of those who can help protect her, she’s made a beeline for Hawaii, and what she hopes, safety. The moment Kai scents a female at the gate, he knows she’s his mate, or at least his dragon knows. If only his human side would realize that. And when the rest of the band of “merry men” give him a hard time for having brought a “human” into their ranks, and his animal side takes offence, his human side starts to believe. Now all he has to do is make them understand….and convince his mate that she’s made for him.
With unknown enemies, and some known but unwanted ones, this book is packed full of intrigue, action, hot and steamy dragon sex, and a whole lot of questions, some of which are answered and others that I’m sure we will soon discover the answers to. Ms. Lowe has once again delivered beyond any expectations, a wonderful beginning to what I can only hope will be another awesome series. I also love the fact that there are ties to the Twin Moon Pack, because honestly, I don’t think I could ever get enough of them or those who surround them.

Desert Moon
When fate decides who you will spend you life loving, you just can't say no, even if it takes a dozen years or so before you finally find the one you've been looking for after scenting them. When she was younger, Lana visited Twin Moon Ranch with her Nan, only to come across the smell of who she thought was the most wonderful smelling person, and her wolf agreed. But, she never did find him. All those years ago, Ty was away on a mission with his father, only to come home to the ranch and smell his fated mate. But she was nowhere to be found. Now, Lana is back to help Nan settle in with her friend Jean, then she plans to head back to the east coast. But her wolf has other plans as soon as she scents her mate. Only one problem...Ty is stuck on the smell of a memory, and hasn't figured out yet that Lana is the one. With so much going on at the ranch, and his father, the alpha of the pack, away on business, will they ever manage to finally accept that they are meant to be together? Will the interference from other jealous pack members keep them apart? Because we all know, when you're alpha in waiting and the best looking many in hundreds of miles, what woman doesn't want you? Are you ready for an adventure? I hope so, because this book is one adventure after another, never a dull moment and extremely hard to put down once you start reading. Loved this book and looking forward to the next in the series.

Damnation
OMG! I hope this series never ends. Anna Lowe has found a way of continuing the Twin Moon Ranch series by giving us a “side trip” to the Blue Moon Saloon. While Tina continues with her help of distraught and troubled shifters, she unknowingly throws together a couple of bears, orphaned by the hands of a rogue pack trying to decimate the “mixed breeds”, claiming pure wolf breeds only, calling themselves the Blue Bloods, with a pair of she-wolves who have survived one of the Blue Bloods attacks, where they were also orphaned, as they watched their entire pack being burned to ashes.
Little did she know, but the bears and the she-wolves were already aquainted, as they were from neighbouring clan/packs. The fact that Simon, one of the bear brothers, and Jessica, one of the she-wolf sisters, are mates, is a hidden secret, leaves everyone on edge.
Lots of excitement, plenty of broken hearts that need mending, fires and rescues, and a good dose of loving all will have you on the edge of your seat itching to find out what will happen next. Loving this spin-off just as much as the original series. Can’t wait to read about the next couple to find peace and love.

Gambling on Trouble
What an introduction to two wild and crazy characters! I absolutely love the way this played out even though I have already read their story. I would recommend that you read this one first of course, but either way, it’s an awesome tale.
Karen is in Vegas on a mission. She feels the need to redeem herself with her clan by retrieving the Blood Diamond, a jewel that was in her family’s possession for many generations, only to be “stolen” in a raw deal. Tanner is Vegas for an unknown agenda, his plan all in his mind, and reasons only he knows. While walking down the street, Karen is suddenly overtaken by a scent that only her dragon recognizes…what would appear to be her mate. But dragon’s don’t believe in Fate and Fated Mates. Unable to control her own movements, she follows the smell into a bar, only to find the most hunky of hunks sitting on the barstool at the bar. And, if her sense of smell is correct, he’s all bear, and of course, all her’s. As soon as he scents her, he knows. Slowly turning around, he not only scents her, but as soon as his eyes lay upon her, he’s positive. She’s all dragon, and of course, his. As both try to resist their mating call, neither wanting a mate quite yet, because of their hidden agendas, all hell breaks loose when a gaggle of show girls show up and pounce upon Tanner. Karen’s dragon simply won’t tolerate these women touching her mate.
Lots of action in such a short tale, that you will want to make sure you don’t miss out. It’s true what they say, small packages pack a powerful punch, and this small tale is sure to not disappoint.
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2,038 reviews6 followers
March 13, 2018
Fantastic Four!

You have got to read this very tantalizing book bundle, they are the first books to four different series which are fantastic, you will not be sorry. Oh and did I mention that you will be hooked to read the whole series for each when you are done because they are that good believe me, these alphas will pull you in, they are that powerful and hot! And the woman, what can I say they all deserve the very sexy alphas they get because they are just as tough as nails when it comes to their men. Shhhhhhhhh wish I was one of them.....LoL

Get your bags ready to travel from the beautiful and mysterious deserts of Arizona, the crazy and wonderful nights in Vegas, to the gorgeous and sensuous beaches of Hawaii.
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5,347 reviews46 followers
June 3, 2019
If you like strong intelligent female leads paired with hot and hunky shifters you will love these books.
If you have never read anything by this author then do yourself a big favour and try this sampler of the first books from three of her most popular series plus a fun short read.
If you like strong intelligent female leads paired with hot and hunky shifters you will love these books.
ALOHA SHIFTERS - JEWELS OF THE HEART
LURE OF THE DRAGON
A wonderful new entertaining series from one of my favourite authors.
This book introduces us to the beautiful islands of Hawaii, where five Special Forces Veteran shifters with mysterious pasts, who have bonded through the trials of combat have settled.
I loved the sound of Koa Point, the estate where they all live, how beautifully it is described. Having been to the islands recently it bought back beautiful memories, especially the farmers market.
I really enjoyed the jewel stone and legends aspect too, cannot wait to see how this all plays out.
Tessa was a strong character and apart from one silly, excusable mistake, was quite believable and entertaining with her actions.
We didn’t really get to know much about Kai and I hope we do learn more of him as this series continues whilst his brothers of the heart find their mates and much needed HEA’s. I did love his dragons character and how he kept snipping at Kai about Tessa being their mate.
Loved the little tie in with Twin Moon Ranch as well through Ella.
Who will be next, will Silas and Moira reunite and solve past hurts or will it be Grouchy Cruz, Wolfie Boone or rock solid Hunter. From the little teaser we are given Boone is the next to have his life changed for the better. I cannot wait.
WOLVES OF TWIN MOON RANCH
DESERT MOON
12 years have passed since Lana first visited the ranch with her grandmother. When she was there she kept scenting the most amazing smell but could not pin it down. She thought she had found her mate but no luck.
Ty has been pining for his mate ever since he came home from a trip and smelt her scent on the ranch. He has never been sure if it was a figment of his imagination and was under a lot of stress as the Alpha heir. His father had already tried to force an arranged mating and was giving Ty hassle.
When Lana arrives with her grandmother for a visit again she knows Ty is her mate but he ignores her and fights against his wolf as Lana is a Dixon, his father’s enemy.
When Lana is put into danger by a pack member will Ty see sense and claim his mate, even if she is a Dixon?
Trouble is brewing in the background for the pack.
BLUE MOON SALOON
DAMNATION
A great new series coming up.
I read the prequel PERFECTION before this book and it was so sweet. You do not need to have read it but it makes what happens in this book so much sadder.
Jessie has done nothing wrong but been left by her unmated mate. She has suffered 3 years of hurt and then things get worse. Her pack is wiped out by purist rogues that only her and her sister Janna escaped from.
Jess believes she could have done more to help her pack and her guilt at not fighting enough, on top of not being wanted by her mate and living on the run has taken her from being a feisty she wolf to a shadow of herself.
Simon thought he was doing the right thing in hurting Jessie and turning her away and making her hate him. What a ninny.
Why do males not understand that talking can solve so much. IF Simon had told Jessie what was going on, IF he had not hurt her so bad, they may have been able to be together and their respective pack and clans may have been able to help and protect each other from the rogues. Big IF I know.
All in all a very enjoyable read with a good storyline that is leading to a series of books for some of the other lovely characters we meet in this book.
Really want Soren to have his HEA.
SHIFTERS IN VEGAS
GAMBLING ON TROUBLE
Ms Lowe can do no wrong.
Another short teaser for one of Ms Lowes books.
This is just a short very fun story that was in a box set. It basically gives us the first meeting of Karen and Tanner from Gambling on her Bear (Shifters in Vegas book 2) which is a good read.
Not a real story per se but a fun taster read featuring a snarky witch/dragon shifter who meets her bear shifter mate just before he gets enveloped by Vegas show girls. Karen didn't want a mate until that point but quickly makes her move to show he is hers.
We don’t learn too much about Tanner in this short apart from he is hot but we learn a lot in the book.
Now I have to go read their story again.
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4,290 reviews88 followers
July 19, 2018
Reviewed at Shifter Haven

Alpha Passions is a great way to get the first book from four of Anna Lowe’s amazing Shifter Romance series. Now I’m a great fan of Ms. Lowe’s works, she always takes me away to a brand new world in every story. Sexy, intriguing, dangerous and definitely addicting are just a few ways I’d describe her stories and her characters. I’ve given you a taste of each story from the four series below, a little bit from each of the reviews I’ve done.

Remember though – this bundle is full of the First Story In Each Series… not a complete series so don’t be upset if you expected something else. First Books here. But, that’s enough to whet your appetite to go find the rest of each series. I think you’ll love them all and wonder how you missed these.

Okay, here’s a taste of what’s in store for you:

Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch #1 – Desert Moon has all the qualities that make a great story and a series to follow. Fated mates, an enemy’s offspring, a veiled threat from within the pack, an outside nuisance in rogue shifters, and a cast of secondary characters that bring this pack to life with everyday needs, bantering and infighting. This is a world that was built through the characters interaction with each other, some surprises yet to come and enough sexy moments between Ty and Lana to bring them together as the new Alpha couple with ease and a natural feeling. I really enjoy this world – it’s deadly yet forgiving, solid yet flexible, loyal with enough infighting to be natural, and vibrant in the descriptions of the surrounding areas. It’s easy to simply step into this world and dive into the current story. That is part of what brings me back to a series again and again

Blue Moon Saloon, #1 – Damnation Simon and Jessica’s story is riveting, heartbreaking, sizzling sexy and an excellent world building to this new series. Their world lives easily right along side of the Twin Moon Ranch series. And though the story lines do not cross often, we do see characters from the Twin Moon Ranch show up. Do you have to have read the other series to enjoy this one – no, not really. But honestly the Twin Moon Ranch series is so good I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to at least try a story or two.

Charmed In Vegas #1 – Gambling On Her Dragon is a fun, sizzling sexy romp through the underworld of Las Vegas – and the meeting of two mates who aren’t exactly doing what is normal for them at the moment. I love little tidbits in stories that authors toss in, kinda like Easter eggs in books. *grin* Trey is the cousin of Lana, from the Twin Moon Ranch series.

Kaya really isn’t the bad girl here, she’s desperate to rescue her sister from some really, really bad guys. Finally trusting Trey with her problem is the smartest thing she’s done recently. Trey is not going to bail on his mate, she may be a dragon shifter but she belongs at his side to protect and love, or so his wolf insists – Kaya may have different views. But for now Trey is going to fight some pretty bad guys in order to save both Kaya, Karen and even himself because these guys in Vegas play for keeps.

Aloha Shifters – Jewels of the Heart #1 – Lure of the Dragon is Kai and Tessa’s romance, one that opens up all sorts of possibilities for this series. The world building for this first of the series was so subtle that you’re learning about this world as you read so if flows naturally. Exactly as I prefer. Tessa is rescued from a dangerous situation by a desert fox shifter, Ella, who has ties with the Twin Moon pack. And quickly sends her off to Hawaii and the men at this estate who will protect her from a man who wants to harm her and an enemy these men know well. Never knowing about shifters before she was attacked yesterday, Tessa isn’t quite her feisty self as she faces the totally unknown alone. But there isn’t much choice, these men either help her or not. Taking a chance is the only option she has left right now.

I’ve loved every single one of these series, and this bundle, Alpha Passions, gives you the first book in each series in a wonderful way to decide which series you want to start first… I’ve no doubt that you’ll want to read them all. They’re addicting.

I own a Kindle edition of Alpha Passions.
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1,722 reviews7 followers
March 13, 2018
You get 4 books in this set
Book 1 lure of the Dragon
Tessa's nightmare started one night when she was hired to to cook for a rich stranger who turned out to be an evil shifter bent on forcing her to be his mate. She was saved by Ella a women who lives next door to her. Ella sent her to a group of shifters in Maui for thier protection.
What she found out was there was a dangerous shifter world she never knew about and now she is in the middle of it.
OMG this was one fantastic storyline full of action and mystery. The characters are truly amazing and I honestly connected to them fast! This is also the first book in the series (don't worry it's a full story and not a chiffhanger) and their are more story in the series too.
Book 2
Desert moon
This was the first book I read by Anna Lowe but it was NOT my last. Wow. I am normally not to much of western fan but I really loved this shifter western. It has just the right mix of mystery and troublemakers to make for an interesting story, even if there is one woman you just want to hit over the head. Lol but you will have to read to see what I mean.
Small overview:
It only took one smell of each other on the wind to change them forever even if they didn't run into each other at that time but 12 years later things have changed they have changed and live is going to get interesting lol.

Great story and I was truly caught up it. I couldn't wait for the next book to come out! If you like shifters then give this story a try. I think you love it. Plus now she has a series so you will not have to wait lol

Book 3
Damnation
A few years ago when thing seem so simple and she had a family and pack. A she-wolf named Jessica fell in love with a bear named Simon
Simon fell for her too and best of all they were true mates. They went to their families and pack to get a mating set up and made it happen!
Cloud 9 right? But Simon seamed to have backed out on her. Jessica was crushed but things got worse the wolf and the bear clan here attacked and killed leaving Jessica and her sister on the run until now. The twin moon wolfs said they could work here and would be save.

Blue moon saloon
Jessica and her sister walks in an good god Jessica could have well over as she meet the owner Simon. Talk about a shock. The man who broke her heart and walked out on her! This couldn't work! But darn it had to her sister had her needed a place to live and work.

I LOVE the story the action is a wow top notch story! Wild fun and not to be missed.

Book 4
Gambling on trouble
This is a fast paced little preguel story of tanner and karen's first night together and boy was to hot.
Tanner is a werebear working in Vegas in security at the scarlet palace casino.
Karen is half were dragon half witch. She is in Vegas to reclaim her clans blood diamond but her Dragon found tanner her mate.
Hot and spicy! I love the characters and how they meet. There amimal half knows that they wants to bad the human part aways gets in the Way lol
The rest of the story is found in Gambling on her bear. Don't miss that one it was great too. The whole series is really fantastic,
This one is for shifter fans!
I honestly LOVED it
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1,134 reviews9 followers
May 17, 2018
Four awesome and complete stories that are each the start to a series, and are totally stand-alone:

Lure of the Dragon brings Tessa to Kai's doorstep literally. I loved Tessa and her inner strength. As the story progressed you could watch the changes in Tessa as she accepted a legacy that she didn't have the first clue about. And then there's yummy as pie Kai! It felt genuine to have the close knit group accept Tessa easily.

The men are all super heroes getting involved and not letting the danger to close to Tessa. The motley crew is made of different shifters, not just dragons. Yeah! That means as I go through the series I will get all my favorite shifters.

Desert Moon was swoon worthy as Lana and Ty meet and do a dance of denial. Ty is holding out for a memory and Lana doesn't want to be that woman who gives her heart away to find out she's not loved in return. The angst of being caught up in the story while Lana was trying to get Ty to realize she was there to support and love him. And to watch Ty struggle with taking over as the Alpha while making sure that he could also have love. All of that then add danger from outside of the ranch. My emotions were ramped up as Lana was faced with her final issues and facing the outside dangers.

Damnation - Jessica and her sister have been on the run. They don't know who they can trust and they aren't the same girls they used to be. Simon and his brother Soren have restarted their lives when they come face to face with Jessica and Janna again. Damnation was an excellent title as it described the bad shifters but it was the hell that Jessica and Simon where living through just to survive. Damnation: Reckless Desires took the reader on a complete journey in order to find Jessica and Simon "home."

Gambling on Trouble was quick and fast paced. I really enjoyed this prequel. Vegas, a couple of shifters, a hot diamond – what could possibly go wrong? Karen and Tanner both get a chance to let us in on their inner thoughts as everything goes sideways for them. Once you have a taste of them, their story continues in the next Gambling book that you'll want to devour.
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1,794 reviews147 followers
March 13, 2018
Lure of the Dragon (Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart, Book One) -

Tessa, a private chef, had no clue shifters were real, until one tried to claim her as another helped her escape. Nothing like learning the hard way, right? Yeah, something tells me Tessa isn't finished with the lessons yet. I have a feeling there's more to come.

Kai, a dragon shifter, learned his own lesson due to a childhood experience. Never fall in love with a human, but when the one that belongs with you appears, desperate for help, how could he possibly adhere to that lesson?

When Kai, and his fellow shifters and former military teammates, learn of Tessa's situation, as well as the connection to someone they're already aware of, they agree to help her, though Silas, the leader, insists upon reminding Kai of their no humans pact.

But something draws Kai and Tessa to one another, a feeling when the other is near, as well as a yearning that won't be denied for long. However, Kai must uncover why the other shifter is after Tessa, what secrets her family may hold, the origin of an heirloom left to her. Plus, factor in Kai's hesitancy as his present reminds him of his past and how one person's decision impacted everything.

Will Kai and Tessa's story end as his parents' did? Can Kai keep her safe? Is Tessa fully human? Or was her family keeping secrets from her? What happens when Kai and Tessa act on their desire for one another? Will the thoughts and desires Tessa has dreamed of for so long finally make sense? Has Kai truly found his mate? Is their a HEA for them?

One-click now and follow along as circumstances lead a woman to discover her future and a man learns history doesn't have to repeat itself. This was a great beginning to a new series and I'm looking forward to the remaining characters' stories. Boone's book is next and I can't wait to see what fate has in store for him.


Desert Moon (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, Book One) -

This book is a great start to a new series. We meet Ty and Lana, shifters who each scented their mate years ago, yet never actually met. Unknowingly, they're about to get their second chance. Of course, things can't be easy for them. I love that Lana is a strong woman as Ty needs that in a mate. Ty, an alpha, has a lot of responsibility weighing on him and Lana balances that out for him. I'm looking forward to more of the series and seeing what the future holds for this pack.


Damnation (Blue Moon Saloon, Book One) -

Disclaimer: I recommend you read Perfection, the short prequel for this series prior to reading Damnation. As my review will only give you the gist of how Simon and Jessica first met, Perfection will give you a more in depth view of their beginning.

Simon and Jessica met approximately four years ago and pretty quickly realized they're mates. However, they both know it's not going to be an easy path to their future as they'll need to convince his bear clan and her wolf pack to form an alliance, allowing them to be mated.

Well it seems things didn't go as planned as Jessica believes, due to his actions after the mating being approved, that Simon didn't want her after all. Now Jessica and her sister, Janna, are running from the rogues that killed their whole pack six months ago. They come upon Tina, of the Twin Moon pack (read that series, you'll love it), and end up being hired as waitresses for the Blue Moon Saloon. Tina takes them to the saloon and Jessica comes face to face with Simon, the mate that repeatedly rejected her.

Simon and his older brother, Soren, asked for permission to revive the saloon. They both needed to escape the memories of losing their family, their whole clan, six months ago and knew they had to start over somewhere else.

Simon's bear and Jessica's wolf are yearning for their mate, yet to Jessica's human side he'll always be the man that broke her heart. After a year of convincing their families to agree to the mating, and the bears finally accepting it, Simon devastated her by saying it was only a fling and he was moving on. *sobbing for her* Then at every unavoidable gathering for two years, he continually broke her heart with insulting comments here and there. *prepares to throat punch him* What Jessica didn't know is that the agreed mating concerned Jessica and Soren, not Simon, thus Simon did what he felt was the only way to keep Jessica protected. *Uh oh. Plot twist.*

Can Simon and Jessica work through what happened? Will Jessica understand why Simon acted that way once she learns the truth about the clan/pack mating agreement? Will Jessica and Janna ever be safe from the rogues? Will Simon and Jessica get their second chance for a HEA? Will Janna find her happiness? Will Soren be able to go on after losing his intended mate? I'm looking forward to reading books two and three to get the answers to those last two questions.

One-click now to continue Simon and Jessica's story, as well as meeting the main characters for the next two books. You'll go through a range of emotions as the story, the characters, pull you in and you hope everything works out, allowing these two to finally start their future together.


Gambling on Trouble (Shifters in Vegas Prequel) -

If you've read Gambling on Her Bear, part of the Vegas Shifters series, then you're familiar with Tanner and Karen. We know from that story that they previously met a couple weeks ago, recognized they're mates, and had an intimately hot time together, then Karen believes he stood her up for their second date.

This novella let's us see their initial meeting, from Karen first arriving in Vegas, determined to steal the Blood Diamond and return it to its actual owners...the dragons. Karen is wandering Vegas when an intoxicating scent calls to her, making her track down the source of it, leading her to Tanner.

Tanner, counting down the days until his job is done so he can return to Idaho, is immediately drawn to the woman watching him. It doesn't take long before he realizes she's his mate and he eagerly follows her wherever she wants to take him.

Suddenly, these two see a different future than the one they've always envisioned for themselves, one that now includes each other.

Will they get their HEA? Will Karen be able to complete her reason for being in Vegas? Will Tanner understand why she's doing it? Can he accept both sides of her heritage? Will Tanner survive Vegas for a few more weeks until he's able to leave? Will Karen go with him?
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March 16, 2018
Alpha Passions: Four Steamy, Suspenseful Paranormal Romances
by Anna Lowe
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This is a collection of first's, Alpha Passion is First and foremost full of amazing firsts, and of course you can't ever forget your first. In true fashion each of these stories will steal your heart. But of course this box set will give you a bigger glimpse of what a phenomenal author Anna Lowe is. Especially showing the reader how creative her worlds and characters are. Each of these books will take the readers into a world that has strong bears, powerful dragons, along with passionate wolves. The romance is sizzling hot with great suspense that's guaranteed to keep you engaged until the last book end! Put on your traveling hat as each book will take you to the Southwest Desert, with a stop over in the exciting Vegas then on to the exotic tropical Maui. There are the unforgettable Alpha males along with the witty women and their hot steamy sexy times. I enjoyed the humor in this collection it's a amazing and incredibly intense. I have read all of these books in this series and WOW ! they are phenomenal, enjoyable captivating and I absolutely enjoy Anna Lowe's stories. I'm always excited and anxious to read her books! I highly recommend Alpha Passion this collection has
4 enjoyable, suspenseful, engaging, steamy hot sexy times in this red-hot collection.
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December 27, 2021
Before purchasing, please note this is a sampler of several different shifter series. These are not stand-alone books that center around shifters, which is kinda what I thought they were when I first got the boxset. Regardless, these are delicious, amazing, and tantalizing. I will definitely need to track down each book for all of the series represented.
Book 1 is about ex-Special Forces shifters who are established in Hawaii; Kai is a dragon shifter whose human mate is sent to him for protection after she's attacked by another dragon shifter who gives dragons a bad name.
Book 2 is about two wolf shifters who have to battle old feuds and rogue shifters to realize their love for each other.
Book 3 is about a wolf shifter and a bear shifter who meet again months after both of their families are annihilated by a radical sect of purist shifters after word of the two species merging gets out. (There are some cameo appearances from some characters in Book 2.)
And Book 4, well, it's just a few chapters to get you all hot and bothered: a loyal bear shifter and a brazen dragon shifter in Sin City; what can go wrong?

All in all, good reads, and enough to want me to dive into all of the different series.
2,226 reviews4 followers
March 31, 2018
Lure of the Dragon

I love how the author brings her characters together, this is a great start to a new series and we are still in her same world with ties to Twin Moon. Our focus now is on an elite team with very special skills and a woman who is more than she knows. The plot has twists and turns and leaves doors open to explore in further books. In this one we get our first taste of dragons, good and bad, treasure and fated mate.

Desert Moon

This is the book that started it all and it doesn’t disappoint. Fast paced, with lots of action and a plot that leaves the door open for more of a series.

Damnation

Life on the run is hard, so when Jessica and her sister land at Twin Moon ranch all they want is to breathe. Fate has so much more in store for them though. Their past comes roaring out and they almost get swept away but fate has surprises in store and help at hand, so they can finally rest.

Gambling on Trouble

Quick little tidbit to tease you into the meatier story. This one introduces the fated mates to one another in a wild night of passion. Leaves you wondering where the next part will take you.
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May 26, 2022
Alpha Passions 4 book set intro to 4 series

Lure of the dragon. Book 1 of Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart.
Story about dragons and other shifters, a mysterious heirloom, danger, justice, a hint that the heroine might be more than human, with her mate wanting to turn her into a full blown dragon. This in less than a week. Fun and fast romp into the beginning of an interesting series.

Desert Moon, book 1 of The wolves of twin moon ranch series.
A complicated and uncertain, yet definitely fated mates story that is years in the making. Fated mates are usually connection, so this has a twist.

Damnation
Blue Moon Saloon, Book 1
2 pairs of fugitive shifters are reunited with the help of the twin moon ranch
Life was miserable for two brothers and two sisters, but by a strange connection between Jess and Simon, who thought they’d never see each other again, fate reunites them. They lost everything, but now that’s just history, as they get a HEA

Gambling on trouble. Shifters in Vegas, book 1
A short intro to the series, not long enough for much to happen yet, but it promises fireworks with the bear and the dragon.
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March 13, 2018
Lure of the Dragon
Wow! Just when you thought you’ve read the best of Anna Lowe, she comes out with yet another winner, that just might trump anything else out there! Tessa is on the run. She is running for her life, literally, from a beast she had no idea up until yesterday, even existed. And the things he said to her…make her shudder and want to be as far away from him as possible. What she thought would be a job as a personal chef to Morgan, a top notch real estate mongul, turned out to be her worst nightmare. With the help of her neighbor, Ella, a bit of insight about shifters in general, directions of where to go, along with descriptions of those who can help protect her, she’s made a beeline for Hawaii, and what she hopes, safety. The moment Kai scents a female at the gate, he knows she’s his mate, or at least his dragon knows. If only his human side would realize that. And when the rest of the band of “merry men” give him a hard time for having brought a “human” into their ranks, and his animal side takes offence, his human side starts to believe. Now all he has to do is make them understand….and convince his mate that she’s made for him.
With unknown enemies, and some known but unwanted ones, this book is packed full of intrigue, action, hot and steamy dragon sex, and a whole lot of questions, some of which are answered and others that I’m sure we will soon discover the answers to. Ms. Lowe has once again delivered beyond any expectations, a wonderful beginning to what I can only hope will be another awesome series. I also love the fact that there are ties to the Twin Moon Pack, because honestly, I don’t think I could ever get enough of them or those who surround them.

Desert Moon
When fate decides who you will spend you life loving, you just can't say no, even if it takes a dozen years or so before you finally find the one you've been looking for after scenting them. When she was younger, Lana visited Twin Moon Ranch with her Nan, only to come across the smell of who she thought was the most wonderful smelling person, and her wolf agreed. But, she never did find him. All those years ago, Ty was away on a mission with his father, only to come home to the ranch and smell his fated mate. But she was nowhere to be found. Now, Lana is back to help Nan settle in with her friend Jean, then she plans to head back to the east coast. But her wolf has other plans as soon as she scents her mate. Only one problem...Ty is stuck on the smell of a memory, and hasn't figured out yet that Lana is the one. With so much going on at the ranch, and his father, the alpha of the pack, away on business, will they ever manage to finally accept that they are meant to be together? Will the interference from other jealous pack members keep them apart? Because we all know, when you're alpha in waiting and the best looking many in hundreds of miles, what woman doesn't want you? Are you ready for an adventure? I hope so, because this book is one adventure after another, never a dull moment and extremely hard to put down once you start reading. Loved this book and looking forward to the next in the series.

Damnation
OMG! I hope this series never ends. Anna Lowe has found a way of continuing the Twin Moon Ranch series by giving us a “side trip” to the Blue Moon Saloon. While Tina continues with her help of distraught and troubled shifters, she unknowingly throws together a couple of bears, orphaned by the hands of a rogue pack trying to decimate the “mixed breeds”, claiming pure wolf breeds only, calling themselves the Blue Bloods, with a pair of she-wolves who have survived one of the Blue Bloods attacks, where they were also orphaned, as they watched their entire pack being burned to ashes.
Little did she know, but the bears and the she-wolves were already aquainted, as they were from neighbouring clan/packs. The fact that Simon, one of the bear brothers, and Jessica, one of the she-wolf sisters, are mates, is a hidden secret, leaves everyone on edge.
Lots of excitement, plenty of broken hearts that need mending, fires and rescues, and a good dose of loving all will have you on the edge of your seat itching to find out what will happen next. Loving this spin-off just as much as the original series. Can’t wait to read about the next couple to find peace and love.

Gambling on Trouble
What an introduction to two wild and crazy characters! I absolutely love the way this played out even though I have already read their story. I would recommend that you read this one first of course, but either way, it’s an awesome tale.
Karen is in Vegas on a mission. She feels the need to redeem herself with her clan by retrieving the Blood Diamond, a jewel that was in her family’s possession for many generations, only to be “stolen” in a raw deal. Tanner is Vegas for an unknown agenda, his plan all in his mind, and reasons only he knows. While walking down the street, Karen is suddenly overtaken by a scent that only her dragon recognizes…what would appear to be her mate. But dragon’s don’t believe in Fate and Fated Mates. Unable to control her own movements, she follows the smell into a bar, only to find the most hunky of hunks sitting on the barstool at the bar. And, if her sense of smell is correct, he’s all bear, and of course, all her’s. As soon as he scents her, he knows. Slowly turning around, he not only scents her, but as soon as his eyes lay upon her, he’s positive. She’s all dragon, and of course, his. As both try to resist their mating call, neither wanting a mate quite yet, because of their hidden agendas, all hell breaks loose when a gaggle of show girls show up and pounce upon Tanner. Karen’s dragon simply won’t tolerate these women touching her mate.
Lots of action in such a short tale, that you will want to make sure you don’t miss out. It’s true what they say, small packages pack a powerful punch, and this small tale is sure to not disappoint.
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March 13, 2018
Tessa never knew the world of shifters existed until she thrown into by Damien Morgan. A real estate mongrel who not only wanted her as his personal chef but his breeding dragon baby momma...lol...his mate..see Tessa had a special sumthin sumthin a few woman had that dragons needed to keep breeding dragons. Tessa was a personal chef who one day hoped to write her own cookbooks, have a loving family and definitely not be bossed around. So when she was thrown into this new world by Damien she was scared and she didnt know who she could really trust. Her chance came when she was given the second chance by and Ella a fox shifter who helped her escaped and to her to go Koa Point Estate. "You have to trust them. No one else can protect you from that monster."

So there she stood in Maui in front of the Estate. contemplating whether to go to a hotel or trust these other shifters with her life or go to a hotel. Then a car comes up to the gate and a man steps out of a car and hubba hubba he is gorgeous. He ask if I'm coming or going. We stare. Or maybe I'm just staring. I adk him his name then he ask me mine for some reason I just blurt it outand thrn tell him why I'm here. He rushes me in the car.

Ella had briefed me on the five elite forces. So it was no wonder. I just had to figured out who was whom. Silas was the leader scary, dragron. But the one behind her, he would protect me. No one touches her. I felt hmmmm..what's the word I'm looking for..I get to you when I find it...any who, Boone was funny, he was definitely the wolf. Hunter, damn! he was the bear. Cruz , he was stand-offish he was the tiger. Oh snap! That means, Kai was the other DRAGRON. But it was something about him that drew me to him. I was scared but not afraid, I was warm, but still felt cold like I was missing something from him.I couldn't place what it was at that moment. Until it was gone. I was gone.

Of course, I got stuck cooking dinner. Which I didn't mind doing. Gave me a chance to show them my culinary skills. Kai and I had some alone time at a Farmer's market. I'm gonna miss this. Tessa thought. Kai loved the way she was in her element. This is his mate. He will claim her his dagron said regardless what the part of Kai though. There's something different about her. And something about her pendant around her neck. We will talk to her after dinner. After they walked back to the guest cottage. She went to bed and he went for a fly just to encounter three scouts saying they wanted his treasure. They wanted Tessa. Kai fought them off and killed two. Kai made it back to in enough time to colapse in front of Tessa in dragron form telling her to go get Silas. Would their be HEA? DRAGON BABIES, get the book.

Tyler could not be serious with any woman his heart was stolen 12 years ago by this phantom smell his mate and Lana couldn't give her heart to anyone but to her mate whom she fell for 12 years ago to his scent but never seen before. Lana came to Arizona to help her grandmother get settle then she will beleaving after the weeks end. Or so she thought... After a run in her wolf form she straddled up top a hill and she this cabin once close enough she gets the feeling of the scent that she thought she was imagining like forever. She realize it's Ty. She wondered why she didn't recognize it in the beginning but realized it had matured . She was going to do anything in her power to get her mate. Tyler said he would never give his heart away and be faithless like his father. He only wanted his phantom mate. It didn't dawn on him it was Lana. While they were getting close she mentioned not being back to Arizona for 12 years. Tyler wondered where he was and they never met...He got the back from out of town as she left and now it all came back to him that she was the phantom scent. He realized he wasn't like his father and faithless. No, don't get me wrong, they both had sex in their animal form but never human to human contact. So you need to take this journey and see how they make it work with many obstacles and jealous people around. Oh! Did I mention Ty's father put out a no Dixon allowed la...if any for male or male come in their territory they are to be killed. And Lana is a Dixon. It's the modern Romeo and Juliet. Like I said theirs a lot against the m but they are strong I'd untitled as one. A pick up your copy or download your copy today. Enjoy your read.

Cannot wait for the next story in the series. I volunteered at my daughter's school for the past two days and let me tell you, every free moment I had was up in this story. I love how Anna pulls into the story and make you believe you are there. I also love that she brings back your favorite characters from Twin Moon so you have feel for the you are reading about. The new characters are just as amazing and smoking hot. Jess never imagine she would be happy again as she was before that tragic day she and her baby sister Janna loss their whole clan and her mate rejected her. Simon never realized he would get a second chance to protect and be with his one true love. His mate. So, once this chance came he made sure he protected what's his at any means necessary. Simon and Soren dug themselves a grave and stayed there for a week waiting for fate to take away. How could they survive when their true mates were perished by the rogue pack the Blue Bloods bent on keeping the wolf bloodline pure. Oh yeah, Did I mentioned that Simon and Soren were bears? Well, surprise ! surprise! They wind pulp in Twin Moon and given a second chance and took over the Blue Moon Saloon. Don't wanna give the story away. Imma need you to read it for yourself.

I PROMISE YOU YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS COLLECTION FROM ANNA LOWE! I WOULD RATE IT MORE IF I COULD.
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4,290 reviews88 followers
March 13, 2018
Reviewed at Shifter Haven

Alpha Passions is a great way to get the first book from four of Anna Lowe’s amazing Shifter Romance series. Now I’m a great fan of Ms. Lowe’s works, she always takes me away to a brand new world in every story. Sexy, intriguing, dangerous and definitely addicting are just a few ways I’d describe her stories and her characters. I’ve given you a taste of each story from the four series below, a little bit from each of the reviews I’ve done.

Remember though – this bundle is full of the First Story In Each Series… not a complete series so don’t be upset if you expected something else. First Books here. But, that’s enough to whet your appetite to go find the rest of each series. I think you’ll love them all and wonder how you missed these.

Okay, here’s a taste of what’s in store for you:

Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch #1 – Desert Moon has all the qualities that make a great story and a series to follow. Fated mates, an enemy’s offspring, a veiled threat from within the pack, an outside nuisance in rogue shifters, and a cast of secondary characters that bring this pack to life with everyday needs, bantering and infighting. This is a world that was built through the characters interaction with each other, some surprises yet to come and enough sexy moments between Ty and Lana to bring them together as the new Alpha couple with ease and a natural feeling. I really enjoy this world – it’s deadly yet forgiving, solid yet flexible, loyal with enough infighting to be natural, and vibrant in the descriptions of the surrounding areas. It’s easy to simply step into this world and dive into the current story. That is part of what brings me back to a series again and again

Blue Moon Saloon, #1 – Damnation Simon and Jessica’s story is riveting, heartbreaking, sizzling sexy and an excellent world building to this new series. Their world lives easily right along side of the Twin Moon Ranch series. And though the story lines do not cross often, we do see characters from the Twin Moon Ranch show up. Do you have to have read the other series to enjoy this one – no, not really. But honestly the Twin Moon Ranch series is so good I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to at least try a story or two.

Jessica was reeling from more than the death of her parents and pack – Simon, the bear shifter she’d loved, trusted and knew was her destined mate had betrayed her in the worst possible way by rejecting what she knew in her heart they shared. Why she had no idea. But the pain of his abandoning her and the deaths of everyone she knew from her former life has forged a tough surface on the once trusting young woman.

When she and Janna finally find sanctuary in the form of waitress jobs at the Blue Moon Saloon in a small town, Jessica finally had a moment to believe in a future – until she saw Simon across the room and her world tilted and turned red with anger.

Charmed In Vegas #1 – Gambling On Her Dragon is a fun, sizzling sexy romp through the underworld of Las Vegas – and the meeting of two mates who aren’t exactly doing what is normal for them at the moment. I love little tidbits in stories that authors toss in, kinda like Easter eggs in books. *grin* Trey is the cousin of Lana, from the Twin Moon Ranch series.

Kaya really isn’t the bad girl here, she’s desperate to rescue her sister from some really, really bad guys. Finally trusting Trey with her problem is the smartest thing she’s done recently. Trey is not going to bail on his mate, she may be a dragon shifter but she belongs at his side to protect and love, or so his wolf insists – Kaya may have different views. But for now Trey is going to fight some pretty bad guys in order to save both Kaya, Karen and even himself because these guys in Vegas play for keeps.

Aloha Shifters – Jewels of the Heart #1 – Lure of the Dragon is Kai and Tessa’s romance, one that opens up all sorts of possibilities for this series. The world building for this first of the series was so subtle that you’re learning about this world as you read so if flows naturally. Exactly as I prefer. Tessa is rescued from a dangerous situation by a desert fox shifter, Ella, who has ties with the Twin Moon pack. And quickly sends her off to Hawaii and the men at this estate who will protect her from a man who wants to harm her and an enemy these men know well. Never knowing about shifters before she was attacked yesterday, Tessa isn’t quite her feisty self as she faces the totally unknown alone. But there isn’t much choice, these men either help her or not. Taking a chance is the only option she has left right now.

There is love to find, mates to claim, mysteries to solve, really bad guys to fight or avoid, legendary jewels, and not a few legends themselves to be found in the Aloha Shifters series. I was captivated and immediately drawn into this first story of the series, and I cannot wait for the next one to come out in a few weeks. I believe you’ll find yourself falling in love with a group of handsome, sexy shifters and the women who will tame them. A deep mystery and more lore to be added to the Shifter world as well. This looks to be one heck of a ride, so hop on from the start and enjoy yourself.

I’ve loved every single one of these series, and this bundle, Alpha Passions, gives you the first book in each series in a wonderful way to decide which series you want to start first… I’ve no doubt that you’ll want to read them all. They’re addicting.

I own a Kindle edition of Alpha Passions.
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2,800 reviews55 followers
March 14, 2018
Love this boxset! It's great to get the first books from Anna Lowe's different series all in one place! So far, I've only read 3 of the books, but I've loved each one! Here's my reviews:

Lure of the Dragon - 5 stars

I love Anna Lowe's books about wolves and I love dragon shifters, so I knew I'd probably love this one, and I was right! Another awesome book! Tessa is on the run from a shifter that was trying to kidnap her; this shifter business is all new to Tessa, so she isn't quite sure what to make of it, so on the advice of a friend, she finds herself in Maui looking for some help from some other shifters, who are supposedly friendlier. Tessa is a tough chick! She's having a lot of crazy thrown at her, and she is handling it very well. Among the various shifters she meets up with, there is Kai, and there is something about him that draws Tessa in, but she doesn't know if she can trust him. Let me tell you, these two create some sparks! Some hot moments between these two! Kai and Tessa's romance is also sweet, and I loved their connection. I loved that we get dual POV's, and I loved all the dragon shifter traits! Love me some fire breathing, high flying, gold/jewel loving dragons! This book is a standalone, but it seems there is a connecting storyline that is going to be going on throughout the series, which I totally love! I'm really looking forward to getting the stories from the rest of the guys! I listened to the audiobook version of Lure of the Dragon, and the narrator did an excellent job! She does male and female voices, and I think she does it seamlessly! Loved this new series from Anna Lowe, and I'm super excited for more!!

Desert Moon - 5 stars

I love shifters, and Anna Lowe does a great job of mixing shifters, romance, and suspense! I love the connection her characters have, and I love the hint of danger in this story! Lana, a wolf shifter, accompanies her grandmother to Arizona to help her get settled in her new home, and while she is there she meets, Ty, son of the Alpha and next in line to be Alpha of his pack. Lana and Ty feel an attraction and a connection to each other, but each has their reasons for trying to stay away from the other. Lana is a strong women, who doesn't want to be involved with an Alpha who just wants a little wife to take care of the home, and Ty tries to stay away from Lana because he felt a connection when he was younger, and is waiting for the person he calls his "Phantom", and also he believes his father may have some issue with Lana because of who her family is. On top of Ty and Lana figuring out what they want from each other, there are also some loose Rogues, who are killing things around Ty's family's land, so that adds to the pressure on Ty and Lana. They have excellent chemistry; awesome sex scenes! I liked that once Lana decided what she wanted, she went for it, and I enjoyed the depth of passion Ty and Lana feel. The trouble with the Rogues was intense! Exciting and fierce! I love how Anna Lowe had scenes where Lana and Ty are in their wolf forms, and I like the way the story unfolds. There are dual POV's, which is awesome, and I would have loved if Ty had another chapter in his POV after the events at the end. I love how strong both characters are, and I enjoyed the desert setting. I listened to the audiobook version of this book, and the narrator was good in some parts and not so good in others. She did a great job during the intimate scenes, but sometimes she would say things that didn't come across right, or were hard to hear, and also there were parts where it sounded like some parts were recorded at a different recording session, but luckily it didn't bring me out of the story too much. Looking forward to the next book in the series, and definitely want more from Anna Lowe!

Damnation - 5 stars

Loved this! Second chance romance with shifters, I'm all on board for that! Jessica and her sister, Janna, are starting new at the Blue Moon Saloon after their whole pack was wiped out by Rogue shifters. They are wolf shifters, and Jessica is very thankful to have found a place at the Blue Moon, but when she finds out her new boss is a past lover, she isn't too happy, but there isn't anywhere else for her and her sister to go, so Jessica is going to have to just deal with it. Jessica was deeply hurt by Simon when he broke things off with her without much explanation, and finds it difficult to be in his presence; especially since her wolf wants her mate, and Jessica is still affected by being near Simon. Simon is a bear shifter, and he can't believe it when Jessica walks into the Saloon; his bear growls mate and wants to make her his, but Simon hurt Jessica when he broke it off, so his bear is just going to have to wait. I love that there is POV's from both Jessica and Simon! Jessica is a strong and intelligent woman, and I really felt for her, when she lost her pack and when Simon turned her away. The romance is so sweet and wonderful, and Simon was adorable! I love that he rubs up on stuff! I know that sounds a bit weird, but it's a shifter story, so I think it fits. I love that he is a bit of a gruff bear, but his soft side comes out with Jessica. I also like that we get some action scenes, and I really enjoyed the writing! I also loved all the side characters, and I am super excited to read each of their books! This is a great shifter read, and I'm definitely looking forward to more from Anna Lowe!!
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March 15, 2018
Fun Sexy Supernatural stories...

This collection of first in series tales shows just how varied Anna's books are. These stories have romance, angst, and just enough action to keep you turning the pages as fast as you can. Well plotted storylines make you think as well as feel. I love that along with the passionate protective alpha shifters we get strong independent women. The characters are fleshed out and you really like them. And boy do they have some great HEAs.
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41 reviews2 followers
March 19, 2018
Romance, Adventure and Romance

By reading these books you will want to the rest of the books in the series. Lure of the Dragon is about a group of different shifters, who fight to save a women. Desert Moon Ranch is about a group of shifter wolves. Domination is about a group of 3 bear shifter and 2 she-wolves and second chance romance. Gambling on Trouble is about a she-wolf who is planning to steal a diamond and a bear shifter who is protecting it.
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1,424 reviews2 followers
March 14, 2018
Four firsts

I believe I've read everything Anna Lowe has in the Kindle library, including these first in series books. Having them all in one collection makes it easy to revisit them and for a new reader to sample her suspenseful paranormal romances. I have my favorites, but can recommend all four. It's a great way to find your own new favorite.
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March 13, 2018
What a great start to each of Anna Lowe's series. Each book here is the first of a series you'll fall in love with and will want to read the rest in that line. I highly recommend this starter set but plan on wanting more!
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208 reviews
March 13, 2018
Explore the wonderful world of shifters from the mind of Anna Lowe. This set includes the first book in each series. You will find adventure, intrigue and romance of fated mates. Highly recommended. Pick up your copy today!
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434 reviews
May 3, 2018
Alpha love

When an Alpha finds love but let's duty interfere it tests all boundaries. When the lovers are different species it makes even more drama for the mating bonds. Sweet collection of possibilities.
396 reviews2 followers
May 20, 2018
Loved the stories

Usually I don't like anthologies that feature the first book in a series but I really enjoyed this one. The stories are standalone with just a hint of a cliffhanger. I will definitely be looking for the rest!
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1,578 reviews9 followers
July 28, 2018
Shifters in need of love

This author has developed characters and plot. On top of that she’s provides plenty of those small details to make the story real. I enjoyed t his book which is a few together. It made. Me want to read the rest of the series.
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186 reviews20 followers
June 17, 2019
Amazing Box Set

I truly enjoyed reading this shifter box set. I loved each story and the characters are amazing. If you love shifters then you have got to get this box set. It's full of sexy shifters and the mates they fall in love with. If I could give it 10 stars, I would!
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273 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2020
Steamy Shifter Romances

The first three are awesome full stories but the fourth is more like a steamy prelude with a promise of more to come. I hope so because it's a great beginning. If you love shifter romances then you won't be disappointed with this set!
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