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Shifter Suspense #3

Stealing the Snow Leopard's Heart

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A snow leopard shifter PI. An ex-thief who can’t escape her past. And an adorable baby dragon… I've never met anyone as perfect as her. My one true mate. Snow leopard shifter Lance MacInnis never thought he'd meet his mate. But Keeley Smith is everything he never dared to hope for. Brave, kind, and fiercely protective of the adorable baby dragon she rescued from evil shifters. When everything else in his life seems to be going wrong, she's the only thing he can be sure of. He says he loves me. But he doesn't know the truth. If he did, he'd never look at me again. Keeley has spent the last ten years running from her past. When she saves a newly-hatched dragon and discovers the secret world of shifters, she thinks she’s finally found her chance to turn over a new leaf. To be a good person, at last. But she wasn't expecting to fall in love. Of everything she’s done, that might just be the worst. Especially since her past has just caught up with her.

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2018

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Zoe Chant

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Zoe Chant loves writing paranormal romance. Over a cup of tea (or something stronger) she whips up sexy tales of hunky heroes and adventurous heroines to tantalize and satisfy her readers. Sizzling hot romance, no cliffhangers!

While series should ideally be read in order, all of Zoe’s books are standalones and can be read in any order. This includes books within series.

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Profile Image for Pene|ope • Temp Hyperfixation: WC & OMV.
1,457 reviews193 followers
December 28, 2025
Adorable. Maggie (the baby dragon shifter) made the whole book for me. I'm so glad we got a chapter from her at the end, I was smiling through the whole thing.

A bit predictable of a storyline otherwise, but these two MCs were cute together and I'm always down for the fated mates trope. Wish we saw a bit more of the other characters though. 
Profile Image for Lottie Hildenbrand.
350 reviews3 followers
July 4, 2025
Stealing the Snow Leopard’s Heart

This book was pretty much non-stop action from start to finish. Really hard to put down once you start reading. This is the third book in the series. Although it can be read as a standalone, you should read the first two books to get the backstory for this one.
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1,188 reviews110 followers
June 14, 2018
My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this book, and no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I have bought this book because I loved it, and I own most of Zoe’s books!

The cover is awesome, and Maggie is so cute!

This is the 3rd book in this series, and it is for adults only due to the steamy content and violence. For the best enjoyment, I highly recommend reading all of the books in order because then you will know the backstories, the world, and how all the characters are together.

I feel bad for Keeley because her family sucks. She is trying to make a life for herself, but she is pulled back in. Maggie is the most adorable baby dragon. I love her personality and the noises she makes. We have met Lance before, and this is his story where Keeley is his mate. This is an adventure to save Maggie and her siblings. This was a page turner filled with action. It killed me though where it ended because I wanted more, but I guess that will be in the next book.

I highly recommend to all shifter fans especially if you have ever read Zoe Chant and liked her books! They are amazing, and I own almost all of them! She is one of my favorite authors and a got to author for when I need a great read!
43 reviews
December 3, 2023
Lovely!!

Highly recommend. Easy to read, happy ending. Felt all the feelings and really liked the ending. Want to know about all the shifters in this one!! Give Carol a book!!
126 reviews2 followers
September 1, 2024
a winning last(?) story in the series

I have always liked Lance in the first 2 books. Keeley is an interesting fmc. It definitely threw Lance off. Maggie is my absolute favorite! I liked this story very much. I do want to know what happens with Julian and the other eggs.
363 reviews
September 24, 2018
This novel was good because of the baby dragon and snow leopard shifter. The baby dragon is actually the driving plot line for this novel and I absolutely loved that! If not for the dragon I would actually only give this novel 2-stars, she really carried everything. Not to say that the writing was not well done, it was. My problem was that it had every typical plot line out there with no surprises.

I found Keeley's decision to hid her bad decisions instead of confessing, typical and frustrating. This expected plot point lead to the expected outcome of secret revealed by the secret bad guy, which leads to betrayal and poor decision making skills. The one other thing that I did really like, was that mate bond issues that resulted from all this. It was unique and a nice touch. Ending with baby dragon, Maggie's point of view was the tipping point to getting 3-stars instead of two!
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1,902 reviews3 followers
July 23, 2022
Baby dragon

Last book in the series,lance comes across a little stupid in this one (not calling his team really) plus why didn't they look at his home sooner.it was interesting storyline but some things did not add up even if he is shocked by meeting his mate.This story was just as much about Maggie I was hoping to see her uncle meet her? (Is that another series)
Profile Image for Marsha Keeper Bookshelf.
4,290 reviews88 followers
August 6, 2019
Reviewed at Shifter Haven

I try to keep up with Zoe Chant releases, I really do. – there are so many of them! Yet it seems like this one got past me somehow – but that can be taken care of without delay and with extreme enjoyment.

I have many favorite stories, series, characters among the many Zoe Chant worlds out there, yet I can say without a doubt that Magpie or Maggie as she is often called is my absolute favorite shifter of all time. This little dragon is going to wrap her tiny tail around your heart and not let go – just keep anything shiny or gold-ish out of her sight or it now belongs to Maggie’s hoard.

Keeley has run away from her past. For the last decade she’s been safe, undetected, and away from the control of her criminal uncle. But the past stays buried only as long as it’s convenient for those on the hunt. And Keeley has been hunted down for one more job. Only this time it’s going to lead her straight to the man who can protect her – if she’s willing to trust and tell him the absolute truth.

Lance and Keeley both have flaws, I think that’s what makes them so perfect together. His may not be quite the same, but he is so focused and somewhat isolated at times that he cannot see what’s in front of him let alone the bigger picture – and that’s not good for the head of a Shifter private investigator operation. Yet together they make a connection that is real and hopefully will stand the test of time.

There are twists and turns that you may not see coming in STEALING THE SNOW LEOPARD’S HEART. Betrayal, hope, mates, and dragon eggs. One of those eggs has hatched into the most adorable dragon shifter I’ve ever encountered. To say that Maggie really steals anything shiny plus this entire story is an understatement. I loved her and so hope to see her and the other dragons not yet hatched in their own series one day – because you can never have enough of Maggie’s mischief in my opinion. I had a blast with this one and I’m betting that you will, too.

I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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1,157 reviews23 followers
June 11, 2018
Sweet Venture!!!

Keeley Smith spent the last ten years running from her past. She saved a baby dragon from evil shifters as she put her life back together, her past came back to haunt her in a big way. She was thrown into the supernatural world without warning.

Lance MacInnis, a Snow Leopard shifter and the owner of MacInnis Security Agency who was working with his agents to give Julian Rouse (a Dragon shifter we met in LION'S BETRAYAL ) the dragon eggs. When their plan went wrong, the set another one in place.

He never thought he would find his mate. But he did when he met the beautiful, kind, fierce and brave Keeley Smith. They found themselves in danger thankfully the little dragonling (Maggie) got them all to safety. As they grew closer, Keeley knew she had to tell Lance the whole truth before he heard it from someone else.

The woman was ready to walk away from Maggie and the sweetest man she'd ever met even if it meant breaking her own heart. When her past nearly took away everything she loved, let's just say that Keeley didn't go down without a fight.

When the bust settled Lance and Keeley found themselves in unknown waters. He wanted to talk about their future while she pushed him away out of guilt. Now he was the one who had to fight for them and show her that she was worthy of being his mate.

It was great to see Mathis and Grant ( PANTHER'S PROMISE ) again also it was a treat meeting new characters.

STEALING THE SNOW LEOPARD'S HEART is the third book in Zoe Chant's SHIFTER SUSPENSE series. What an intriguing and amazing ride it was. Marvelous job by Zoe Chant!

****I received a free book from the author, without any obligation to review.****
Profile Image for Abbella DiNoto.
403 reviews13 followers
February 19, 2025
another perfect Zoe Chant production

Julian is sequestered away from his sisters’ eggs, and while en route to returning them .. the eggs are stollen!
Lance is a agent at “meerkat manor” “shifter cia, fbi, interpol” charged with bringing criminal shifters to justice and protecting their victims.. when the dragon eggs are stollen . His job is to track them down and bring the criminals to justice.
A human woman who has spent years trying to outrun her criminal fathers and his schemes drags her back to the depths of burglary of a special locked case. Contains mysterious treasure. Steals it only to discover it is an egg? When that egg hatches on a train she and a brand new baby dragon manage to escape train as it is blown up!
Lance sees a woman and immediately recognizes her as his mate, but has a job to do.. except as he discovers she us key in finding the stollen eggs the one containing lil Maggie (magpies). As she us named because she is a lil adorable thief herself (stealing shiny things for her hoard)
Lance realizes his mate has Maggie thinking she “found” Maggie he helps her to escape the bad guys and his own ppl . Until it is revealed that. His mate has criminal connections and then he feels utterly betrayed. Can she redeem herself can she save Maggie from the real bad guys or are they all doomed. Will Maggie find her siblings and her big dragon uncle Julian??
Profile Image for Susan Clair Holt.
1,362 reviews1 follower
April 4, 2021
Lance and Keely

Keely has a sad background and an uncle that is a criminal that has made her do things criminal. After 10 years of hiding he's found her an she's doing a delivery for him. Lance belongs to an organization led by his aunt that rights wrongs and arrests criminal shifters. Her delivery turns out to be an egg that hatches. It's A dragon let being sold to the highest bidder. Lance and Keely meet when the group meeting the train cause an explosion and a fight between Lances crew and the group. Keely is human and is in distress from all the smoke and grit in the air, Lance rescues her and not realizing she has the little dragon lets her go. He later catches up with her and saves her life again. The dragonlet teleport them to Lances house where they meet after he heals from the gunshot wound and introduce themselves and tell each other their involvement, both holding back some things. A lot of things happen and Sean, Keely's uncle and the shifter mole are arrested. Maggie and the 2 eggs that are her siblings are safe, Lance and Keely reestablish their mate bond and are on their way to reunite them with their uncle.
Profile Image for Darla Taylor.
1,850 reviews
March 11, 2021
Lance MacInnis is a snow leopard shifter who runs an agency designed to take down rogue shifters and protect the innocent although he's always ready for something to go wrong. Lance never thought he'd meet his mate, but while on a mission, there she is. Keeley Smith has been trying to escape her past for the past ten years when she is pulled back in. She winds up with a baby dragon and ends up in the world of shifters. Can Lance and Keeley learn to put their trust in one another?

This was the third book in what ended up being a trilogy which I've really enjoyed reading. The book's well-written with wonderful characters and the story shows us that the course of true love doesn't always run smoothly, it needs work and trust. I was pulled into the book from the beginning and kept hooked until the end. There were a few typos but not enough to really detract from the book and I wish there was another book to follow but overall I loved this read. I highly recommend both book and series which is best read in order.
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648 reviews21 followers
July 20, 2018
I received an ARC and voluntarily leave my honest review.
I seem to have missed the 2nd one in this series which is a bit of a shame as I feel a lot of what Lance referred to may have taken place in that second book. Still ok to read but for me I think if I would have preferred to read it in order, oh well!
I definitely think Maggie stole the show in this one I loved the last part of the book that let us hear from Maggies POV, especially where she claims both Lance and Keeley as part of her hoard, adorable!
I've never seen where the mate bond has gone between two mates before and I really loved the resolution of that.
Lance was a great character and I really loved his Snow Leopard's personality, such smugness befitting such a majestic animal.
I like Keeley who had such a tough upbringing and all she wanted was to be left alone by her criminal family and find some happiness.
Lots of little twists and turns that were a bit of a surprise. Overall a great addition to this series.
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836 reviews15 followers
August 9, 2021
Lance, Keeley, and Magpie Make Three! 4.5***** Spoiler Alert!

Keeley Bailey(Smith), by product of a rough family life, was attempting to lead a honest, good life, when her devious Uncle Sean, appeared and thrusted her back into the crime life by stealing dragonlings eggs. Keeley, broke with his rules, opened the case, and hatched Magpie/Maggie the dragonling, before the train exploded. Lance rescued her, and the mate bond story went from amazing, to broken, to outstanding over a three day period. Maggie's abilities grew as she learned to teleport, shift to human form, compel others to make her food, and initiated her gold hoarding characteristics. Of course HEA for Lance and Kee!ey, however I was left wondering if Maggie will continue to live with them or join her Uncle!?!

Great plot and characters in this novel, whose theme reflects trust when it comes to love, despite what the evidence shows. A Must-Read!

08/07/21-08/08/21 COVID-19.
Profile Image for Holly Fincher.
189 reviews2 followers
August 28, 2023
Awesome. Well worth reading...

Keeley is just a woman trying to take care of herself by working as a maid at a hotel. She had been hiding for 10years when she hears a voice that caused her to panic. Her worthless uncle had finally found her. He forces her to do a job for him. She has no choice but to do as he asked. To her surprise she is holding an egg that is hatching and out pops a baby dragon. Lance is a snow leopard shifter. He is tracking the egg because it had been stolen. He comes face to face with Keeley and knows he has met his mate. Lance tracks Keeley down and discovers the baby dragon. Together they work to save the lives of the baby dragon and the other two eggs that haven't hatched yet. Taking the eggs and the baby dragon to their only living relative is the most important factor for Lance and Keeley. Love definitely conquered all.
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1,372 reviews32 followers
February 13, 2025
I think I enjoyed this instalment in the Shifter Suspense series slightly more than the previous two, although I've ended up giving it the same star rating. That said, Maggie started out cute but got kind of annoying by the end of the story. Lance and Keely were... OK as a couple but I could have done with fewer insecurities getting in the way of honest conversation on both their parts.

Actually, though, I think the thing that I enjoyed the most about this one was getting to read the sample of Book 4 at the end and seeing all the references to Kiwiana in it. I wasn't actually planning to read it before I discovered the male lead is a Kiwi (by which I mean 'he's from Aotearoa', not that he's a kiwi shifter, which is probably worth specifying in this genre. But now that I know, I feel like I kind of HAVE to read it in solidarity. So... off I go.
1,281 reviews9 followers
June 24, 2018
Great story with lots of twists and turns

This story was less unsettling than book 2 for me. I think Maggie was a big part of that, but I am not going to explain why. You will have to read this yourself to get that part. You do need to read books 1 and 2 before this in order for it to all make sense. The twists and turns are amazing and one surprise is stunning. I had never thought of something like that happening.

The pace is fast, the tone is more hopeful than book 2, the storyline is both action and character oriented and the characters are wonderfully vivid. They all make the story so good, but Maggie Is the best part. I can't wait to see where this series goes next. Try it for yourself and see! Enjoy!
2,535 reviews87 followers
June 12, 2018
Keely has been trying to escape her family and their legacy for the last 10 years. Lance is determined to do what he can to keep shifter criminals in line. One little egg brings them together. Will Keely finally realize her worth? Will Lance be able to prove that her past doesn't matter?

Loved this book! I loved how Lance was this straight laced guy, but he slowly lets himself relax the more he is around Maggie and Keely. I love how Keely decided to attempt to do the right thing and protect Maggie and her siblings. I definitely fell in love with Maggie from the start and cannot wait to see her in a future book. Great read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
1,232 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2020
Lance Meets His Mate

And she's in danger! As Keeley steps off the train, she's pulled away just before an explosion rocks the station. When she looks at her hero, Keeley feels an immediate connection with the handsome stranger. But she's in big trouble and Lance is a distraction Keeley can't afford. This book has it all. Adventure, danger, humor, sexy shifters and sassy women, hot romance and suspense.

Note: This is the third book in the series. There haven't been any new books in the series since June 2018, so Julian and Harley's stories may or may not get written. While these stories are technically standalones, there are several unanswered questions.
1,654 reviews
July 5, 2025
Brilliant Series

Stealing the Snow Leopard’s Heart (Shifter Suspense Book 3) by Zoe Chant. Keeley left her criminal family dehind10 years ago trying to have a normal life. Then her uncle found her and made her do one more job. Curious about what was in the bag her uncle gave her she opened it to find an egg As she lifted it, it broke and a baby dragon appeared. Trying to keep it safe she ran into Lance, a snow leopard shifter who was also trying to keep the eggs safe. They are mates but trying to keep the eggs safe is hard especially when they are being betrayed but one of Lance’s employees.
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5,337 reviews46 followers
June 20, 2018
My favourite so far. Really enjoyable, gripped me from the start and I loved how the background story is developing. I am now hooked on finding out what happens next with the Dragonlings and everyone else.
Though I was aggravated at the dishonesty by Keeley it sure came back to bite her in the bottom. Very interesting with what happened to their mating bond.
Liked Lance and am glad he has gotten some balance in his life and has learnt to stop trying to control everything around him.
Will be reading the next book for sure.
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2,244 reviews31 followers
June 7, 2019
This fantastic book is third in the Shifter Suspense series and it features Keeley and Lance. I love reading shifter romances where half of the couple is unaware of the shifter community. The shock and awe of there being a whole unknown world inside of ours is great! This romance is full of secrets, mistrust, family, friends and an unexpected lifelong love.

Great story! The story line and characters were fabulous! I’m super excited to find out Julian‘s reaction when he sees Maggie and the other two for the first time.
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1,743 reviews9 followers
June 17, 2018
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
The characters + storytelling were very captivating
Keely was just trying to do the right thing.
Lance can't believe that he finally found his true mate.
When danger comes, Lance will do anything to protect his new famly.
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
523 reviews2 followers
June 18, 2018
Lance and Keeley explosive couple

We could start saying Lance and Keeley kissing on a barricade and tugging a baby. Did we mention being chased by bad guys, exploding bombs on trains, stolen property, and setups. All in the beginning. Oh! Did mention forget to say shifters, and mates are involved and fowl deceit family members and betrayal and inside jobs...This story is so good. You need to get it to see what happens.
846 reviews7 followers
April 13, 2021
Kelley , Lance and Maggie

Kelley’s worked hard to overcome the criminal past she was forced into in her childhood. She worked as a hotel maid and lived a simple honest life.
When her uncle found her and blackmailed her into helping him do another crime she knew she couldn’t get out of it.
Jared was hot on the trail of dragon egg thieves when he met Keeley. She’d rescued the newly hatched dragon, Maggie, and fled from an explosion.
He immediately knew she was his mate.
284 reviews2 followers
April 13, 2021
Ok this series is so good!

I want the 4th book I want more of Maggie and want to know what is happening with the uncle for it sounds like he is being tortured by the people who was there to protect him an that he was lied to about his family. I want to know so please tell me , you got a release date for the book. I love the book so please read in order everyone so you can keep up with who is who and know why they play an important role in each book.
890 reviews2 followers
February 13, 2022
Stealing the Snow Leopard's Heart

Keeley's uncle finds her after 10 years that she's been hiding. He makes her deliver a dragon egg he stole but it hatches. She plans on keeping it safe and away from her uncle. Lance helps Keeley who is his mate. Twists, turns, suspense and romance. I very much enjoyed this story and would recommend it. I wish we would have had more of an ending with Maggie the baby dragon, the eggs and meeting her uncle.
162 reviews
July 26, 2022
The snow leopards heart

I truly enjoyed this book it had me from the beginning to the end only one thing but maybe to imagine the grand and imagine her siblings all together but after that I didn’t tell you whether she lived or if she died and he say anything about she had any citizen brothers after the first initial park that I didn’t like but yes I would recommend this book I so enjoyed it I don’t wanna put it down I think you for that
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2,538 reviews7 followers
January 30, 2024
This was the last book in the series and I wish there was more. I enjoyed reading this book but wanted to know what happens with Julian Rouse. Wish he had his own book where he meets his mate and also to see the rest of the dragon eggs hatch and meet the baby dragons. Keeley and Lance were great characters and I really enjoyed their story. Maggie was a hoot. However, the end came too soon for me.
210 reviews4 followers
May 3, 2025
Complex and Lovely

Awesome story and writing, as always!
Just a quick note to say this, too, is well worth reading! And - - - be sure to read Maggie's epilogue note!

There are some good home truths about battling those who choose to harm others for personal gains. Since that is very much part of real life, it's welcome. Just keep going and keep your light bright.

Happy reading!
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