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Hard working criminal lawyer Elizabeth Montgomery is finally taking a vacation, a solo trip to the mountains of North Carolina to a cozy little cabin in the woods. Unfortunately, she doesn't even get to spend one night there. When she takes an early evening hike, she ends up on the wrong side of a vicious animal attack.
Or so she thought.
When she's found and rescued by sexy stranger, Abraham, she soon finds out it was a werewolf that attacked her. And that she's the newest member of Abraham's pack.
Now Elizabeth must navigate the changes that come along with becoming a werewolf while also learning to fit into this tight knit pack. For an only child who rarely speaks with her own parents, getting close to Abraham and his family might just be scarier than becoming a werewolf.
This book contains sexual themes that are intended for audiences 18 and older.
Hard working criminal lawyer Elizabeth Montgomery is finally taking a vacation, a solo trip to the mountains of North Carolina to a cozy little cabin in the woods. Unfortunately, she doesn't even get to spend one night there. When she takes an early evening hike, she ends up on the wrong side of a vicious animal attack.
Or so she thought.
When she's found and rescued by sexy stranger, Abraham, she soon finds out it was a werewolf that attacked her. And that she's the newest member of Abraham's pack.
Now Elizabeth must navigate the changes that come along with becoming a werewolf while also learning to fit into this tight knit pack. For an only child who rarely speaks with her own parents, getting close to Abraham and his family might just be scarier than becoming a werewolf.
This book contains sexual themes that are intended for audiences 18 and older.
349 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2018
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Heather MacKinnon
41 books308 followersHeather MacKinnon is a USA Today best-selling romance author living in North Carolina with her husband, adorable son, and three trouble making dogs. She grew up on Long Island and spent her young adult years living in various states in New England. This led to her subsequent addiction to Dunkin’ Donuts lattes and her gratuitous use of the word “wicked”. After a lifetime of enjoying other people’s words, she decided to write down some of her own.
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March 31, 2023
Slightly too much pet name usage - but other than that - a decent full-length shifter romance! 🐺🖤
I actually read this one and skimmed the next one because I felt like I just needed to know what was happening after the cliff-hanger of the first one. And even though I only sort of skimmed the second - it was decently good as well. Satisfying ending.
I'll definitely read more of this author's shifter romances just because they have a decent twist!
NOTES:
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Open door s3x scenes
- Definitely a fun take on the shifter lifestyle
- Available on Kindle Unlimited!
I actually read this one and skimmed the next one because I felt like I just needed to know what was happening after the cliff-hanger of the first one. And even though I only sort of skimmed the second - it was decently good as well. Satisfying ending.
I'll definitely read more of this author's shifter romances just because they have a decent twist!
NOTES:
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Open door s3x scenes
- Definitely a fun take on the shifter lifestyle
- Available on Kindle Unlimited!
December 20, 2020
The potential abruptly disappearing from the novel—
This entire story takes place over the course of a month and somehow the pacing is outrageously slow. Worse even, nothing actually happens.
The main conflict that’s set up in the first 20% is dropped completely for another less interesting, contrived conflict and it was real annoying having to sit through that.
Also it eventually became pretty obvious that the story intended to drag out one particular aspect of the plot for as long as possible; it was irritating and pointless.
Aaaaaaaand my least favorite trope of all time: insta-love.
The writing was a bit repetitive at times but otherwise, it was fine.
*shakes head*
This entire story takes place over the course of a month and somehow the pacing is outrageously slow. Worse even, nothing actually happens.
The main conflict that’s set up in the first 20% is dropped completely for another less interesting, contrived conflict and it was real annoying having to sit through that.
Also it eventually became pretty obvious that the story intended to drag out one particular aspect of the plot for as long as possible; it was irritating and pointless.
Aaaaaaaand my least favorite trope of all time: insta-love.
Missing Abraham was like developing hypothermia…First, it’s painful. Sharp pains, dull aches, you name it. Your whole body hurts from the inside out. It hurts so bad you feel like you’ll never not be in pain. The agony becomes a sick friend, something that keeps you company in the loneliest of times. Like as you toss and turn all night, seeking even a few minutes of reprieve from the misery. After living with that pain for so long, you eventually become numb. You don’t feel sad, you can’t feel happy, you feel nothing. You feel like you are nothing. It takes all you have just to get through the day….None of the days’s events sinking in or even mattering because nothing can matter without him. The sun can’t shine, the birds can’t chirp, you’re left in a gray wasteland of nothingness.I just want you keep in mind that Elizabeth has known Abraham for a little over a week at this point. I expect werewolf romances to be quick-paced—you know, “fated mates” or whatever—but the melodrama was ludicrous.
The writing was a bit repetitive at times but otherwise, it was fine.
*shakes head*
January 22, 2018
3.5 STAR
This is one of those books that "is not you is me" type!
After 5 books of the Mercy Thompson serie, this book is so flat (almost a little boring)
The book is safe really safe!!
Abraham/ Abey ( really hated the name) is so passive, so meek to be a Alpha, despite she being or not his mate.
Liz has a strong mind and is not a doormat.
The ending is not a cliffhanger but there are so many question that go unanswered..
This is one of those books that "is not you is me" type!
After 5 books of the Mercy Thompson serie, this book is so flat (almost a little boring)
The book is safe really safe!!
Abraham/ Abey ( really hated the name) is so passive, so meek to be a Alpha, despite she being or not his mate.
Liz has a strong mind and is not a doormat.
The ending is not a cliffhanger but there are so many question that go unanswered..
January 18, 2018
Shift- is a must read for those of you who like a good Werewolf Romance, that has some moments that are Hot and Heated, but is also a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I felt like I was on an exciting roller coaster ride, waiting in suspense to find out what was going to happen next. There's even some funny parts that had me laughing out loud. For example " Well butter my ass and call me a biscuit" love it. The way that Heather MacKinnon described the different locations, and people, I could picture it perfectly in my mind, and felt like I was part of the story.
I love how Elizabeth is such a strong female character, that is independent, and doesn't take any crap from anyone, and Abraham, I mean come on, who doesn't like a Strong, Hot, Alpha. For those of you who like cliffhangers, this book is for you. I am kept wanting more, and can't wait to find out what happens in the second installment to "Shift".
I love how Elizabeth is such a strong female character, that is independent, and doesn't take any crap from anyone, and Abraham, I mean come on, who doesn't like a Strong, Hot, Alpha. For those of you who like cliffhangers, this book is for you. I am kept wanting more, and can't wait to find out what happens in the second installment to "Shift".
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Blurb:
Hard working criminal lawyer Elizabeth Montgomery is finally taking a vacation, a solo trip to the mountains of North Carolina to a cozy little cabin in the woods. Unfortunately, she doesn’t even get to spend one night there. She takes an early evening hike and ends up on the wrong side of a vicious animal attack. Or so she thought. When she’s found and rescued by sexy stranger, Abraham, she soon finds out it was a werewolf that attacked her. And that she’s the newest member of Abraham’s pack. Now Elizabeth must navigate the changes that come along with becoming a werewolf while also learning to fit into this tight knit pack. For an only child who rarely speaks with her own parents, getting close to Abraham and his family might just be scarier than becoming a werewolf.
Blurb:
Hard working criminal lawyer Elizabeth Montgomery is finally taking a vacation, a solo trip to the mountains of North Carolina to a cozy little cabin in the woods. Unfortunately, she doesn’t even get to spend one night there. She takes an early evening hike and ends up on the wrong side of a vicious animal attack. Or so she thought. When she’s found and rescued by sexy stranger, Abraham, she soon finds out it was a werewolf that attacked her. And that she’s the newest member of Abraham’s pack. Now Elizabeth must navigate the changes that come along with becoming a werewolf while also learning to fit into this tight knit pack. For an only child who rarely speaks with her own parents, getting close to Abraham and his family might just be scarier than becoming a werewolf.
November 4, 2021
2.5 stars and that's a stretch. It started so well with a confident and courageous h, rescued by a hunky protective H. He's Alpha of a small family of shifters. But then it goes wrong with a silly shortening of his name. He mad him a joke straight away. The writing style is laborious with everything single thing was explained, rebutted and re-explained. The H's protective nature sees him treating her as a pathetic weak female. Her response is to be stubborn and stupid, yet we know she's smart. I found the characters cartoonish, as was the plot. Maybe suited for younger readers, not adults.
dnf
February 23, 2021Moving this to DNF shelf. DNF 41%
It started off good, then the plot became extremely slow with no real action to move the story forward. I like slow-pacing books, but this is not what I expect from PR books. And Elizabeth. I admit I really wanted to smack her quite a few times!
It started off good, then the plot became extremely slow with no real action to move the story forward. I like slow-pacing books, but this is not what I expect from PR books. And Elizabeth. I admit I really wanted to smack her quite a few times!
April 7, 2018
Shift by Heather MacKinnon
Title - Shift (Southern Werewolves #1)
Author - Heather MacKinnon
Published - Jan '18
Publisher - Independently Published
Genre - #SPN #Werewolves #Romance
Pages - 287
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £9.46 Kindle - £2.21
ISBN - 1976896479
Elizabeth Montgomery is a criminal lawyer and she has worked hard to get where she is today, after all her hard work she has finally decided to take a vacation, a hiking trip in the mountains in North Carolina. Things do not go to plan though and she doesn't even get to spend one night in the beautiful secluded cabin she has booked.
After taking an evening hike in the woods, Elizabeth is the victim of a vicious animal attack, or so she thought. When Elizabeth is rescued by a handsome stranger name Abraham her whole life is turned upside down forever.
Its been awhile since I've read a werewolf book as I started to find them a bit all the same. This book, however, had me totally hooked from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down, fantastically written with wonderful characters and overall brilliantly written.
Be prepared to be up all night when reading this book, because I know I was. It kept me on the edge of my seat desperate to know what was going to happen next. I was also desperate to know if Elizabeth and Abraham were going to end up together and if Elizabeth could survive the change.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series, I will most definitely be reading the next book and anything else Heather MacKinnon brings out. Another author and series that have found their way into my favourites category for 2018.
Thank You to the author for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
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Title - Shift (Southern Werewolves #1)
Author - Heather MacKinnon
Published - Jan '18
Publisher - Independently Published
Genre - #SPN #Werewolves #Romance
Pages - 287
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £9.46 Kindle - £2.21
ISBN - 1976896479
Elizabeth Montgomery is a criminal lawyer and she has worked hard to get where she is today, after all her hard work she has finally decided to take a vacation, a hiking trip in the mountains in North Carolina. Things do not go to plan though and she doesn't even get to spend one night in the beautiful secluded cabin she has booked.
After taking an evening hike in the woods, Elizabeth is the victim of a vicious animal attack, or so she thought. When Elizabeth is rescued by a handsome stranger name Abraham her whole life is turned upside down forever.
Its been awhile since I've read a werewolf book as I started to find them a bit all the same. This book, however, had me totally hooked from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down, fantastically written with wonderful characters and overall brilliantly written.
Be prepared to be up all night when reading this book, because I know I was. It kept me on the edge of my seat desperate to know what was going to happen next. I was also desperate to know if Elizabeth and Abraham were going to end up together and if Elizabeth could survive the change.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series, I will most definitely be reading the next book and anything else Heather MacKinnon brings out. Another author and series that have found their way into my favourites category for 2018.
Thank You to the author for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at http://www.readingbeyondobsession.co.uk/
www.lusreviewsblog.wordpress.com
SmashWords (LusReviews)
Barns & Noble (Lus-Reviews)
Links to this review can be found at:
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June 19, 2021
A nice start to this series , I did really enjoy it but it’s just 3 stars as nothing happened other than setting up the premise for the books, as I said enjoyed it and I will be reading the next , but this is one long set up
November 17, 2018
I’m sorry but No.....
Not sure how to start....
Want to like it,even I’d the whole human turned by crazed or homicidal rogue werewolf does feel a cliched ....
I know we’ve all been here before,but honestly it wasn’t the been there done this of the story line that got me....
it’s the MC’s ...
I. Don’t . Like . Them!
O geez , I could give myself a headache from all the times I wanted roll my eyes at how annoying or ridiculous Elizabeth was being,seriously that B got on my last nerve and just stayed there...
Elizabeth seemed to need to argue like Kim Kardashian needed to show off her butt.... and sadly in both cases it seems to be a near constant thing...
Even when Elizabeth knew, knew she was protesting or arguing just, well just because ,nine times out of ten she did it any way... we aren’t really given a clue as to her age ,which what ever it is she seems rather immature , I mean else can you call it when just after a werewolf attack’s her and uses her leg as a chew toy but next day can she allow ANYONE to help her get up and move ?
No.... no, not is she can help it... even when she’s almost falling flat on her face she’s ungraciously pushing others away...
Elizabeth is a prickly pain and even though I didn’t like her and fellow only child or not I couldn’t relate to her closed in and closed off attitude towards others ,but I hoped eventually we the readers would be let into why she was the way she was..
Why even when she’s getting on Wells/the very sweet and kinda and perky Evey,the alphas sister and future mate in law why she didn’t really confide in her and kept her at bay ...
But nothing... at 47% I was still grasping to understand her and not to just see her as this grouchy, overly prickly ( soo prickly even the most thorny of cactus 🌵 would be asking her what her deal is) overly argumentative B but nothing ....still no explanations, no backstory telling us what happened to make her insecure and yet over compensating for some past mistake... N O T H I N G .....
All the while sniping at poor alpha “Abe “ and trying to argue with every other word that cane out of his mouth...
I just wanted to smack her soo dang hard and ask how old are you ? Seriously, how old are you ? You act like a spoiled two year. that loves the sound of its own voice and just discovered the word “no” and yet you say you haven’t don’t this or that in a decade or haven’t had a sleep over in two decades ... aaaaaa Elizabeth acts like she’s in her early 20’s but wouldn’t two decades between sleep overs make her at least 30 ? She doesn’t seem that old by half...
Then there Abraham or ( this made me cringe) “Abey” seriously ? A grown man and werewolf alpha ? “Abey” ?
More than once I’d forget and get confused and think it was Abbey for a sec and wonder “Who’s Abbey?” Then id remember it was this weird childish sounding nickname for what’s supposed to be a big strong “Alpha”.....
Right.....
I’m sure there are women named “Abbey” out there who’d come across as more strong and confident and secure in themselves than Abey here did...
Now while it was plain to see the over,y itchy and prickly B that was Elizabeth needed to be handled a certain way, I still found Abe way too secretive and passive to feel alpha in the slightest ..
While our h didnt want anyone to help her do anything, oddly enough as a supposed attorney who is used to dealing with criminals, didn’t seem to be too bothered by al, the secrets she knew Abe was keeping from her especially ones about why she was soo important to him...
I won’t let help me stumble to the bathroom, I’d rather fall on my face or my butt but I’ll let you keep secrets concerning me and not even push for answers but argue about everything else... no...
Then Abe’s sister and her bestie both couple dis the woman they both know is his mate and he doesn’t say or do a thing but comes unglued when the pack doctor is touching her forehead in a living room to check her head from a fall the night before ?
While a applaud this new writers strength and effort I hated her main characters and the lack of info and backstory needed to make them work... the h seemed no more than 22 and felt about as much like a lawyer as my mailman and sane goes foe Abey the alpha.... my last Pomeranian felt more alpha like when ever he saw a postal worker...
Good luck,I understand the need and the dream, I hope you get where you wanna go❣️
Not sure how to start....
Want to like it,even I’d the whole human turned by crazed or homicidal rogue werewolf does feel a cliched ....
I know we’ve all been here before,but honestly it wasn’t the been there done this of the story line that got me....
it’s the MC’s ...
I. Don’t . Like . Them!
O geez , I could give myself a headache from all the times I wanted roll my eyes at how annoying or ridiculous Elizabeth was being,seriously that B got on my last nerve and just stayed there...
Elizabeth seemed to need to argue like Kim Kardashian needed to show off her butt.... and sadly in both cases it seems to be a near constant thing...
Even when Elizabeth knew, knew she was protesting or arguing just, well just because ,nine times out of ten she did it any way... we aren’t really given a clue as to her age ,which what ever it is she seems rather immature , I mean else can you call it when just after a werewolf attack’s her and uses her leg as a chew toy but next day can she allow ANYONE to help her get up and move ?
No.... no, not is she can help it... even when she’s almost falling flat on her face she’s ungraciously pushing others away...
Elizabeth is a prickly pain and even though I didn’t like her and fellow only child or not I couldn’t relate to her closed in and closed off attitude towards others ,but I hoped eventually we the readers would be let into why she was the way she was..
Why even when she’s getting on Wells/the very sweet and kinda and perky Evey,the alphas sister and future mate in law why she didn’t really confide in her and kept her at bay ...
But nothing... at 47% I was still grasping to understand her and not to just see her as this grouchy, overly prickly ( soo prickly even the most thorny of cactus 🌵 would be asking her what her deal is) overly argumentative B but nothing ....still no explanations, no backstory telling us what happened to make her insecure and yet over compensating for some past mistake... N O T H I N G .....
All the while sniping at poor alpha “Abe “ and trying to argue with every other word that cane out of his mouth...
I just wanted to smack her soo dang hard and ask how old are you ? Seriously, how old are you ? You act like a spoiled two year. that loves the sound of its own voice and just discovered the word “no” and yet you say you haven’t don’t this or that in a decade or haven’t had a sleep over in two decades ... aaaaaa Elizabeth acts like she’s in her early 20’s but wouldn’t two decades between sleep overs make her at least 30 ? She doesn’t seem that old by half...
Then there Abraham or ( this made me cringe) “Abey” seriously ? A grown man and werewolf alpha ? “Abey” ?
More than once I’d forget and get confused and think it was Abbey for a sec and wonder “Who’s Abbey?” Then id remember it was this weird childish sounding nickname for what’s supposed to be a big strong “Alpha”.....
Right.....
I’m sure there are women named “Abbey” out there who’d come across as more strong and confident and secure in themselves than Abey here did...
Now while it was plain to see the over,y itchy and prickly B that was Elizabeth needed to be handled a certain way, I still found Abe way too secretive and passive to feel alpha in the slightest ..
While our h didnt want anyone to help her do anything, oddly enough as a supposed attorney who is used to dealing with criminals, didn’t seem to be too bothered by al, the secrets she knew Abe was keeping from her especially ones about why she was soo important to him...
I won’t let help me stumble to the bathroom, I’d rather fall on my face or my butt but I’ll let you keep secrets concerning me and not even push for answers but argue about everything else... no...
Then Abe’s sister and her bestie both couple dis the woman they both know is his mate and he doesn’t say or do a thing but comes unglued when the pack doctor is touching her forehead in a living room to check her head from a fall the night before ?
While a applaud this new writers strength and effort I hated her main characters and the lack of info and backstory needed to make them work... the h seemed no more than 22 and felt about as much like a lawyer as my mailman and sane goes foe Abey the alpha.... my last Pomeranian felt more alpha like when ever he saw a postal worker...
Good luck,I understand the need and the dream, I hope you get where you wanna go❣️
September 27, 2023
Started off ok, got boring, and then it got annoying. Ya, I won’t be continuing this series.
January 18, 2018
I devoured Shift in a day. I got this book as an ARC from the author in exchange of an honest review. I had loved the author's previous book so I was looking forward to reading this one.
Though when I received the book and realized it was a werewolf novel, I'd felt very disappointed. Recently, I've encountered way too many badly written werewolf novels, and I'd kinda lost faith in werewolf novels.
But as I started reading Shift, I realized that it was so much better. First off, it wasn't all about romance. There was also a keep you on your toes mystery that made the story worthwhile.
To make it even more better, the lead female was NOT a weakling who falls desperately in love with the big bad alpha. She's an independent chic and a lawyer at that and does not let other people overrule her. I loved her!
Considering I devoured it in a day, you can probably imagine just how unputdownable this novel was. If you like Paranormal stuff, you'll definitely love this one!
Though when I received the book and realized it was a werewolf novel, I'd felt very disappointed. Recently, I've encountered way too many badly written werewolf novels, and I'd kinda lost faith in werewolf novels.
But as I started reading Shift, I realized that it was so much better. First off, it wasn't all about romance. There was also a keep you on your toes mystery that made the story worthwhile.
To make it even more better, the lead female was NOT a weakling who falls desperately in love with the big bad alpha. She's an independent chic and a lawyer at that and does not let other people overrule her. I loved her!
Considering I devoured it in a day, you can probably imagine just how unputdownable this novel was. If you like Paranormal stuff, you'll definitely love this one!
March 20, 2019
This high powered attorney thinks and acts a whole lot like an insipid teenage girl that can't make up her mind, can't stick with a decision, and is entirely lacking in common sense, courage, and backbone. And the editing! Good god, somebody edit this thing. Obviously not written by a southern native. Words like "kinda" and "gonna" are not contractions in need of apostrophes. Abraham should not have found "Evey and I" but "Evey and me" - that's basic 5th grade rules of writing. Aside from all that, there's nothing original about it. Not one single thing. This is a bland mess and I do not recommend it.
October 19, 2021
Definitely liked this book but FYI to readers, no smut at all.
January 20, 2018
Title: Shift
Series: Southern Werewolf #1
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Heather MacKinnon
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #Werewolves #Bitten
#5Stars🌟⭐🌟🌟🌟
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⚡All I can say is WOW this is absolutely magnificent, Ms. Heather has written a spell binding read. It has you hooked from the first page, to the last page, staying up all hours of the night because I need to finish this fourtyfour chapter book. It has Adventure, Survival, Fear, Jealousy, Mystery, Action Packed, Loyalty, Hate, Lust, Love, Wickedly
Hot Dreams. Definitely a Must Read!
••••••••••••
⚡Elizabeth Montgomery aka: El, Ellie is a Criminal Lawyer working hard to step up the ladder of her firm. She won her case and was heading out of town to log cabin for the long weekend. As soon as she gets there Ellie decided she wants to go for a hike. It should have been beautiful it was so beautiful but then she ran into a wolf. He attacked, he hurt her, most of all before Ellie blacked out she thought she was going to die. This attack changed the rest of her life forever.
⚡Abraham McCoy aka: Abey is the Pack Alpha of decent size pack. Abey lived in the lodge with his younger quintuplet sisters Bea, Evey, Callie, Del, now Bea was there Beta she was terrifying with many kills under her belt. They recently have had a string of murders on the pack property his guards where always patrolling looking for evidence against the phycopath wanting to stop him from killing again. While patrolling the woods they always missed him, until this time Someone Was Alive.
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
Series: Southern Werewolf #1
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Heather MacKinnon
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #Werewolves #Bitten
#5Stars🌟⭐🌟🌟🌟
••••••••••••••
⚡All I can say is WOW this is absolutely magnificent, Ms. Heather has written a spell binding read. It has you hooked from the first page, to the last page, staying up all hours of the night because I need to finish this fourtyfour chapter book. It has Adventure, Survival, Fear, Jealousy, Mystery, Action Packed, Loyalty, Hate, Lust, Love, Wickedly
Hot Dreams. Definitely a Must Read!
••••••••••••
⚡Elizabeth Montgomery aka: El, Ellie is a Criminal Lawyer working hard to step up the ladder of her firm. She won her case and was heading out of town to log cabin for the long weekend. As soon as she gets there Ellie decided she wants to go for a hike. It should have been beautiful it was so beautiful but then she ran into a wolf. He attacked, he hurt her, most of all before Ellie blacked out she thought she was going to die. This attack changed the rest of her life forever.
⚡Abraham McCoy aka: Abey is the Pack Alpha of decent size pack. Abey lived in the lodge with his younger quintuplet sisters Bea, Evey, Callie, Del, now Bea was there Beta she was terrifying with many kills under her belt. They recently have had a string of murders on the pack property his guards where always patrolling looking for evidence against the phycopath wanting to stop him from killing again. While patrolling the woods they always missed him, until this time Someone Was Alive.
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
November 23, 2018
At first the story line seemed a little rushed and I was worried I wouldn't like the book but I was pleasantly surprised how things progressed. The relationship between Abraham and Elizabeth is a nice slow burn and you will love Abraham's sister, most of them anyways, and the relationships that are built between them and Elizabeth. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger but not one so bad that it will make you angry, just some unanswered questions. And being someone that lived in the Raleigh, NC area for about 5 years I liked reading a book set in the area, half of it anyways. It was especially nice when I even knew exactly where one spot was that Elizabeth takes Abraham to. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading on within the series. Heather MacKinnon may be a new author but I think she will really build a name for herself.
February 9, 2018
Wow!
Wow!! One of the best shifter books that I have read. Finally, a heroine that is real. I loved having a main character that was not swamped with insta-lust. I really liked that Elizabeth questioned everything. I love the running commentary in her mind. Abraham was the perfect foil for Elizabeth. I really liked that there was more going on than just bedroom scenes. Great supporting characters and a plot that actually made sense. It was very refreshing to see a main character actually have a realistic reaction to such huge changes in her life. This will go in my favorites collection. Worthy of space on my Kindle and that is the highest Accolade I can give.
Wow!! One of the best shifter books that I have read. Finally, a heroine that is real. I loved having a main character that was not swamped with insta-lust. I really liked that Elizabeth questioned everything. I love the running commentary in her mind. Abraham was the perfect foil for Elizabeth. I really liked that there was more going on than just bedroom scenes. Great supporting characters and a plot that actually made sense. It was very refreshing to see a main character actually have a realistic reaction to such huge changes in her life. This will go in my favorites collection. Worthy of space on my Kindle and that is the highest Accolade I can give.
August 22, 2021
I couldn’t put this book down. I was in Disney World and was reading it on the bus and any moment I had. It made me laugh out loud so many times. We are driving home now and I’m getting ready to start Howl
December 22, 2018
Cute book, but I got bored with the one dimensional characters and very simple plot.
February 19, 2023
Great first book!
April 22, 2019
Cliff hanger.. there it’s out there. I personally could not even begin to like the heroine. There is someone being independent but then there is this cow who goes out of her way to go against every thing everyone says. She was just plain annoying. Not sure if I will read the second book.. the book was really slow and kinda boring.
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August 23, 2020
Love how they just forgot about the serial killer....
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January 20, 2018
This book was awesome. Read it in one sitting. Could not put it down. Shifter romance books are one of my favorite genres but lately they have been much the same type read. This book was the unexpected. Loved that it was different then other shifter books. The hero (wolf shifter) was pretty much like a regular alpha man. The story concentrated on character development and the suspense component (and of course there was the romance side). It had a little of everything with a believable feel to it. Sucked me right in and I am so looking forward to the next book to find out more! If you are in a book slump and need something to catch your interest in the first chapter and keep your interest even after you finish, then read this book!! Even if you are not into paranormal or shifter books, give it a chance ! This author is now a one click read for me when her books are released.
January 1, 2024
I finished all 3 books in Elizabeth's story and first thing to come to mind is that we didn't need 3.
The other thing is that I don't agree with other reviews who say she should have given in earlier. I know most books with human women meets werewolf mates make the women get on board vert quickly but realistically she has a right to feel all the things and take her time - the woman was about to turn wolf. The hero was ok?! I mean, yeah most of the time he was but of course he also had the attitude of "i know best" which the heroine disabused him of, which I liked.
Overall the story wasn't very exciting and this goes for all 3 books. The good part is that even if its a trilogy it reads very quickly.
The other thing is that I don't agree with other reviews who say she should have given in earlier. I know most books with human women meets werewolf mates make the women get on board vert quickly but realistically she has a right to feel all the things and take her time - the woman was about to turn wolf. The hero was ok?! I mean, yeah most of the time he was but of course he also had the attitude of "i know best" which the heroine disabused him of, which I liked.
Overall the story wasn't very exciting and this goes for all 3 books. The good part is that even if its a trilogy it reads very quickly.
November 7, 2025
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
I'm having a run of bad books. :(
I admit to skip reading this, I probably should have DNF'd it. ---- I only kept reading for Charlie, the cat, he was the only one I cared about.
Inconsistent plot and for me the characters often seemed juvenile.
I kept being annoyed by the MC.
I did not like the love interest.
IMHO it'd have been a far more interesting story if it was actually a slow burn,
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: No
Would you recommend?: No
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
I'm having a run of bad books. :(
I admit to skip reading this, I probably should have DNF'd it. ---- I only kept reading for Charlie, the cat, he was the only one I cared about.
Inconsistent plot and for me the characters often seemed juvenile.
I kept being annoyed by the MC.
I did not like the love interest.
IMHO it'd have been a far more interesting story if it was actually a slow burn,
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: No
Would you recommend?: No
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
September 24, 2018
Shift a Southern Werewolves Novel #1
By author heather MacKinnon
Genre: Shifter Romance
Pages: 349
Rating 5 stars
Reviewed by Mandy for Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
The mind of Heather Mackinnon is an amazing one with the characters that she has brought to life in Shift; I am amazed at how she had all of these wonderful characters written as well as the interaction that they played out with in the pages of this book. This is a first for me from her and I can’t wait to see where the characters go.
A fated love one that is brought on by Mystery, Magic, Fate, desire, a killer and a stalker all at one time. Elizabeth Montgomery is a junior associate attorney who is about to have her perfect thought out life all turned upside down in the blink of an eye when she decided to go out to decompress from the hectic city life and the stress from trying to prove herself as a lawyer. When a hike in the woods turns not only her life but heart all around can she survive her first shift?
Abraham abbey McCoy the Alpha of the Blue Ridge mountain wolves has been chasing a killer for a few years, always without a mate of his own he is bound and determined to find this stalker and killer before it’s too late. But one eventful day has changed it all around, magic and fate have thrown him a curve ball that he can’t shake and refuses to if only he can make her see. 3 of his sisters are bound to make his fated love make her see that they are meant to be and he sure isn’t going to fight it.
“Were human,’ he insisted. I arched a brow. “With a twist,” he added
By author heather MacKinnon
Genre: Shifter Romance
Pages: 349
Rating 5 stars
Reviewed by Mandy for Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
The mind of Heather Mackinnon is an amazing one with the characters that she has brought to life in Shift; I am amazed at how she had all of these wonderful characters written as well as the interaction that they played out with in the pages of this book. This is a first for me from her and I can’t wait to see where the characters go.
A fated love one that is brought on by Mystery, Magic, Fate, desire, a killer and a stalker all at one time. Elizabeth Montgomery is a junior associate attorney who is about to have her perfect thought out life all turned upside down in the blink of an eye when she decided to go out to decompress from the hectic city life and the stress from trying to prove herself as a lawyer. When a hike in the woods turns not only her life but heart all around can she survive her first shift?
Abraham abbey McCoy the Alpha of the Blue Ridge mountain wolves has been chasing a killer for a few years, always without a mate of his own he is bound and determined to find this stalker and killer before it’s too late. But one eventful day has changed it all around, magic and fate have thrown him a curve ball that he can’t shake and refuses to if only he can make her see. 3 of his sisters are bound to make his fated love make her see that they are meant to be and he sure isn’t going to fight it.
“Were human,’ he insisted. I arched a brow. “With a twist,” he added
September 27, 2018
Workaholic lawyer Elizabeth Montgomery decides to take a much-needed vacation by herself to a cabin the woods. When she arrives, she decides to go for a walk and ends up being attacked and bitten by a werewolf. She is rescued by Abraham and soon discovers he is not who he seems. She also discovers she is now transforming into a werewolf and needs the help of Abraham and his pack. How will she handle the transformation? What happens when the werewolf that attacked her finds other victims?
I stumbled upon this author by reading her contemporary romance book, Trying. I absolutely loved that book! I do not typically read paranormal, vampire or werewolf shifter type of books, but I decided to give Shift a try, and I’m so glad I did! My love for books is romance, and this one absolutely had the romance factor and I was really engaged in reading about the transformation from human to werewolf. This being my first werewolf book, I liked how it was descriptive and easy to follow along. The characters are relatable, and I love the banter between Abraham and his siblings. Elizabeth is an only child and doesn’t have any close friends, and she had to get out of her comfort zone to learn to be part of a tight knit wolf pack. Can’t wait to read book 2!
I stumbled upon this author by reading her contemporary romance book, Trying. I absolutely loved that book! I do not typically read paranormal, vampire or werewolf shifter type of books, but I decided to give Shift a try, and I’m so glad I did! My love for books is romance, and this one absolutely had the romance factor and I was really engaged in reading about the transformation from human to werewolf. This being my first werewolf book, I liked how it was descriptive and easy to follow along. The characters are relatable, and I love the banter between Abraham and his siblings. Elizabeth is an only child and doesn’t have any close friends, and she had to get out of her comfort zone to learn to be part of a tight knit wolf pack. Can’t wait to read book 2!
October 14, 2018
Great characters and great world-building with wonderful touches of both humor and suspense
A new to me author, this book was highly recommended by a friend, so between that and an intriguing blurb, I thought I’d give it a chance. Boy, I’m so glad I did!
Having read fantasy for many years, I look for stories with layered and well-thought out world building, and this story has that in spades. Starting with an interesting premise that quickly pulled me in, the author did a nice job of slowly introducing information while using suspense and humor to keep me engaged. Plus I just plain loved the individual spin this author used on werewolf/shifter stories.
Elizabeth and Abraham were both terrific lead characters and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Abraham’s sisters added a lot of depth, as well as occasionally some comic relief, and I’m hopeful we’ll get more of their stories as the series goes on.
Great characters and great world-building with wonderful touches of both humor and suspense, this is a more sweet than heat kind of story. Note that while it ends on a happy for now moment, there’s still a major plot thread (or three, depending on how you count them) left unresolved at the end. Can’t wait to get more of these characters! 5 stars
B2B Kelly
A new to me author, this book was highly recommended by a friend, so between that and an intriguing blurb, I thought I’d give it a chance. Boy, I’m so glad I did!
Having read fantasy for many years, I look for stories with layered and well-thought out world building, and this story has that in spades. Starting with an interesting premise that quickly pulled me in, the author did a nice job of slowly introducing information while using suspense and humor to keep me engaged. Plus I just plain loved the individual spin this author used on werewolf/shifter stories.
Elizabeth and Abraham were both terrific lead characters and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Abraham’s sisters added a lot of depth, as well as occasionally some comic relief, and I’m hopeful we’ll get more of their stories as the series goes on.
Great characters and great world-building with wonderful touches of both humor and suspense, this is a more sweet than heat kind of story. Note that while it ends on a happy for now moment, there’s still a major plot thread (or three, depending on how you count them) left unresolved at the end. Can’t wait to get more of these characters! 5 stars
B2B Kelly
April 1, 2019
Sigh.....so much reading but so little depth
First things first.... The main character is annoying AF. She's insecure, with very little depth in the backstory as to why she is this way. All we know is she was "bad" got shipped to boarding school and now she's an argumentative never, accept help, bratty whiny lawyer. *insert face palm* loved the alpha and his family, the MC goes out of her way to negate everything he tries to do for her best interests while wanting him to want/love her. He tries to keep her safe, she fights, tries to help her when she's injured, she fights him, tries to keep the killer away by changing her locks.....ooh look she fights him some more. Then she's mad he doesn't tell her the survival rate of bitten wolves or that they're mates...gee maybe it's because you fight and don't accept anything else he says. Long story short...?it's a long story with things slowly progressing but not enough for this not to be a struggle. Had to go read another book in the middle of reading this one. OH and the MC is definitely a prude who needs to get laid in the worst way and the cousin totally is the killer imo. Author needed to touch more on the killer but it was really just like filler info.
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First things first.... The main character is annoying AF. She's insecure, with very little depth in the backstory as to why she is this way. All we know is she was "bad" got shipped to boarding school and now she's an argumentative never, accept help, bratty whiny lawyer. *insert face palm* loved the alpha and his family, the MC goes out of her way to negate everything he tries to do for her best interests while wanting him to want/love her. He tries to keep her safe, she fights, tries to help her when she's injured, she fights him, tries to keep the killer away by changing her locks.....ooh look she fights him some more. Then she's mad he doesn't tell her the survival rate of bitten wolves or that they're mates...gee maybe it's because you fight and don't accept anything else he says. Long story short...?it's a long story with things slowly progressing but not enough for this not to be a struggle. Had to go read another book in the middle of reading this one. OH and the MC is definitely a prude who needs to get laid in the worst way and the cousin totally is the killer imo. Author needed to touch more on the killer but it was really just like filler info.
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June 27, 2019
This book was difficult to read for me, just because the characters were so artificial and unrealistic. The personalities, interactions, and behaviors were all unnatural and didn’t reflect normal people. And there wasn’t really any character depth. Overall the characters were kind of bleh and almost cringe-y at times.
The romance was dry with no chemistry (and no action, for a romance novel). Fate does not equal chemistry. Despite the main character being 28 years old, the relationship felt like a couple of 16 year olds. But that goes back to the previously mentioned issue of unrealistic characters.
The author did not hesitate to throw major feminist overtones in there as well as some of her other social/political opinions. They were way too forced. Especially the slimy coworker that she refused to report to HR because “girls can’t make a fuss in the workplace. Girls have to work harder and put up with more than men”. That whole side issue was incredibly unrealistic and completely unnecessary to the story.
The main conflicts never officially got resolved but the author basically told you who the bad guy was like 15% into the book. It’s just all the characters who are to dumb to see it.
This one was difficult to finish. Won’t be continuing.
The romance was dry with no chemistry (and no action, for a romance novel). Fate does not equal chemistry. Despite the main character being 28 years old, the relationship felt like a couple of 16 year olds. But that goes back to the previously mentioned issue of unrealistic characters.
The author did not hesitate to throw major feminist overtones in there as well as some of her other social/political opinions. They were way too forced. Especially the slimy coworker that she refused to report to HR because “girls can’t make a fuss in the workplace. Girls have to work harder and put up with more than men”. That whole side issue was incredibly unrealistic and completely unnecessary to the story.
The main conflicts never officially got resolved but the author basically told you who the bad guy was like 15% into the book. It’s just all the characters who are to dumb to see it.
This one was difficult to finish. Won’t be continuing.
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