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Shifted Mates #0.5
Falling for the Wolf
He's wrong for me in every way.
I'm a fox. He's a wolf. He works with my dad. I'm a college senior. And did I mention he's thirteen years older than me?
With my gun at his door, I saw something I wasn't supposed to see.
I can't shake the feeling that he's fighting something alone, that he needs someone.
I didn't stop to think how much I need him.
Falling for the Wolf is a prequel to the upcoming novel, Wolf's Bane, a reverse harem romance and Book 1 in the Shifted Mates trilogy.
I'm a fox. He's a wolf. He works with my dad. I'm a college senior. And did I mention he's thirteen years older than me?
With my gun at his door, I saw something I wasn't supposed to see.
I can't shake the feeling that he's fighting something alone, that he needs someone.
I didn't stop to think how much I need him.
Falling for the Wolf is a prequel to the upcoming novel, Wolf's Bane, a reverse harem romance and Book 1 in the Shifted Mates trilogy.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2019
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June 9, 2021
Rating: ✮✮✮✮
This prequel by Crystal Ash sets the tone for her Shifted Mates series, and it did leave me intrigued! I liked the main characters, both the strong-willed and loyal Astrid, and the mysterious and charming Orion.
As with most prequels, the page count doesn't allow for too much room for character and plot development, but what is presented lays the groundworks for a world where shifters are known by some, but not by others, and there are glimpses into how different shifter communities work, and so on.
My only real complaint might be due to preference when it comes to short stories, but it was the lack of conclusion by the end. The prequel feels more like the first few chapters, like a sample of book 1 in a series, rather than a story that can be read on its own. I also found certain details a little confusing, such as the reference to the MC's "inner" fox. Had I not read other shifter stories, I wouldn't have known what this meant.
But! I loved the (less common) cross-species romance that was building, and I would like to see how that's taken in the long run. Might give this series a go!
This prequel by Crystal Ash sets the tone for her Shifted Mates series, and it did leave me intrigued! I liked the main characters, both the strong-willed and loyal Astrid, and the mysterious and charming Orion.
As with most prequels, the page count doesn't allow for too much room for character and plot development, but what is presented lays the groundworks for a world where shifters are known by some, but not by others, and there are glimpses into how different shifter communities work, and so on.
My only real complaint might be due to preference when it comes to short stories, but it was the lack of conclusion by the end. The prequel feels more like the first few chapters, like a sample of book 1 in a series, rather than a story that can be read on its own. I also found certain details a little confusing, such as the reference to the MC's "inner" fox. Had I not read other shifter stories, I wouldn't have known what this meant.
But! I loved the (less common) cross-species romance that was building, and I would like to see how that's taken in the long run. Might give this series a go!
April 16, 2019
Not Bad
I liked this, but it was over so fast that I'm not sure I truly got to know the characters. It does give some set up for the world the series is set in, but I feel like there's still a while lot left to know.
I liked this, but it was over so fast that I'm not sure I truly got to know the characters. It does give some set up for the world the series is set in, but I feel like there's still a while lot left to know.
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December 6, 2021
I can not wait to dive into all of Crystals series! All these prequels are awesome!
November 11, 2020
Well Orion is a keeper!
I'm actually excited to find out what happens next. Does Orion kick Joe's ass? Does he stay despite his reservations? Next book please!
3.5 stars
I'm actually excited to find out what happens next. Does Orion kick Joe's ass? Does he stay despite his reservations? Next book please!
3.5 stars
April 10, 2019
A prequel that makes you long for the series to start!
I may be biased but I couldn't help but love this book. It is a short prequel for Crystal's new series but it packs a punch. Astrid is a fox shifter, living with her parents and minding her own business until her life is turned upside down by the sudden appearance of a wolf shifter. Orion arrives to start working with her father and Astrid is completely captivated by him. He is a loner and is hiding secrets but Astrid feels a connection to him. This story just whets the appetite for Astrid's series and I can't wait to read about Astrid, Orion and her family.
If you have read Crystal's Unholy Trinity series, you will already be familiar with Astrid and Orion, who both make appearances in the later books. If not, you've got a treat ahead. The Unholy Trinity features Deja and her three demons, while introducing Deja's friend Nona (who is also getting her own series) and Astrid and her family. All of Crystal's female characters are worthy of being leading ladies and I was so pleased to learn that Nona and Astrid were to be given starring roles too.
If you like strong, fierce women who love their men with all their hearts, Crystal's books are definitely for you.
I may be biased but I couldn't help but love this book. It is a short prequel for Crystal's new series but it packs a punch. Astrid is a fox shifter, living with her parents and minding her own business until her life is turned upside down by the sudden appearance of a wolf shifter. Orion arrives to start working with her father and Astrid is completely captivated by him. He is a loner and is hiding secrets but Astrid feels a connection to him. This story just whets the appetite for Astrid's series and I can't wait to read about Astrid, Orion and her family.
If you have read Crystal's Unholy Trinity series, you will already be familiar with Astrid and Orion, who both make appearances in the later books. If not, you've got a treat ahead. The Unholy Trinity features Deja and her three demons, while introducing Deja's friend Nona (who is also getting her own series) and Astrid and her family. All of Crystal's female characters are worthy of being leading ladies and I was so pleased to learn that Nona and Astrid were to be given starring roles too.
If you like strong, fierce women who love their men with all their hearts, Crystal's books are definitely for you.
September 16, 2021
First off - Mrs Crystal Ash - how you gonna do me like that?
That little cliffhanger.... I'm trying to get this review in ASAP so I can go continue with the next books. lol
Love little prequels or Novellas like this. They definitely set the tone for the next books...
Astrid is a sharp shooter (21 yr old) fox and finds herself head over heels for her dads new logger helper at work, only he's a Wolf and he's not exactly her age.
Orion Comtois - the Louisiana native, silver fox, but wolf (hehe). The night he spends in Astrid's family home, she discovers somethings not quite right and he's got some skeletons, or in his case witches in his closet. (I would have enjoyed more info on this to get more storyline.)
Later, after Astrid has a horrible night out and comes home sad and single, Orion shows up in the nick of time and they share what seems to be a life-altering kiss...The kind of kiss that makes your toes curl and your lips tingle...but then Mrs. Ash cuts you off. *eye roll* END OF BOOK lol
*Overall 4/5
*Heat? 1/5 (got good at the very end but then the author stabs you in the ovaries and says JK, go read my other books)
*First person POV - Just Astrid.
*HEA? No.
That little cliffhanger.... I'm trying to get this review in ASAP so I can go continue with the next books. lol
Love little prequels or Novellas like this. They definitely set the tone for the next books...
Astrid is a sharp shooter (21 yr old) fox and finds herself head over heels for her dads new logger helper at work, only he's a Wolf and he's not exactly her age.
Orion Comtois - the Louisiana native, silver fox, but wolf (hehe). The night he spends in Astrid's family home, she discovers somethings not quite right and he's got some skeletons, or in his case witches in his closet. (I would have enjoyed more info on this to get more storyline.)
Later, after Astrid has a horrible night out and comes home sad and single, Orion shows up in the nick of time and they share what seems to be a life-altering kiss...The kind of kiss that makes your toes curl and your lips tingle...but then Mrs. Ash cuts you off. *eye roll* END OF BOOK lol
*Overall 4/5
*Heat? 1/5 (got good at the very end but then the author stabs you in the ovaries and says JK, go read my other books)
*First person POV - Just Astrid.
*HEA? No.
April 13, 2019
Fox sifters, wolf sifters, and hex oh my?
Astrid comes from a great family of fox sifters. Then one day this striking handsome southern man ,catches her eye like no other has. Orion is a kind man well more than a mere man, he's a wolf sifter. He's haunted by something from his home town of New Orleans. Of which all shifters are ruled by only magic, and magic users.
Wanted to make a break a new life can this even be, for this loner? One thing is stopping him ? I'd tell you but that just wouldn't seem fair you really need to read to it don't you it's worth it.....
Astrid comes from a great family of fox sifters. Then one day this striking handsome southern man ,catches her eye like no other has. Orion is a kind man well more than a mere man, he's a wolf sifter. He's haunted by something from his home town of New Orleans. Of which all shifters are ruled by only magic, and magic users.
Wanted to make a break a new life can this even be, for this loner? One thing is stopping him ? I'd tell you but that just wouldn't seem fair you really need to read to it don't you it's worth it.....
February 27, 2020
Great a lead-in story to a shifter series about a family of fox shifters. Living in Oregon, father works as a logger, mother works as a teacher, teenage girl about to graduate college, and a younger brother learning his way through life...and the random stranger, who shows up out of nowhere, a lone wolf shifter tormented by something unspoken.
January 26, 2021
What a start.
This book was enjoyable. I loved the FMC. She was spuncky... the story was fasted paced and everything happened a little quick. Although with being a prequel I am ok with that if I get more story. Because it did its job and got me hooked. I will continue this series.
This book was enjoyable. I loved the FMC. She was spuncky... the story was fasted paced and everything happened a little quick. Although with being a prequel I am ok with that if I get more story. Because it did its job and got me hooked. I will continue this series.
April 30, 2019
More from the Unholy Trinity series!
I loved Crystal's first series and am so excited that we get to step back into that world with Astrid and her men! I loved seeing how Astrid and Orion met in this prequel and can't wait for more!
I loved Crystal's first series and am so excited that we get to step back into that world with Astrid and her men! I loved seeing how Astrid and Orion met in this prequel and can't wait for more!
May 13, 2019
Astrid is going to college and lives with her parents. They are fox shifters. A Orion a wolf shows up one day to work for them. There is something about each one, but what is it? What is Orion hiding? Their is so much age difference between them?
May 16, 2019
had me at hello💙
can i just say i love Orion!? this short story had me swooning for Orion who happens to be a little older than Astrid the main character but oh omg he is sexy as hell!! great short introduction the the new series!
can i just say i love Orion!? this short story had me swooning for Orion who happens to be a little older than Astrid the main character but oh omg he is sexy as hell!! great short introduction the the new series!
May 27, 2019
Gah!
Come baaaaaaack Orion! What are his nightmares about? Why can’t he stay? Why is Astrid such a terrible name but Orion is swooney? Why was she with that DB boyfriend? What is going to happen in the next book????
Come baaaaaaack Orion! What are his nightmares about? Why can’t he stay? Why is Astrid such a terrible name but Orion is swooney? Why was she with that DB boyfriend? What is going to happen in the next book????
January 21, 2020
As a fox-shifter, Astrid knows that Orion, a wolf-shifter, isn't the right man for her - and he's older than she is. The story is okay. "Doll" annoys me. She's an adult and so should be called by her name. [or 3.5 stars]
April 24, 2019
Great coming of age story. Astrid is wonderful. Orion is interesting. Cool premise. Delightful tale.
April 26, 2019
Awesome
Short but sweet
About a family if fox shifters working for a human and a wolf shifter shows up to work for the fox. He's got a secret
Short but sweet
About a family if fox shifters working for a human and a wolf shifter shows up to work for the fox. He's got a secret
May 3, 2019
Orion is enigmatic and haunted. Astrid is young but strong and determined, there is palpable connection even if there shouldn’t be. I need to read more.
September 23, 2019
Short but I love it so much! <3
November 13, 2019
I would rate this a four star but,
It had a good bit of cursing in it. And I'm writing this review for pretty much no reason because..
It had a good bit of cursing in it. And I'm writing this review for pretty much no reason because..
November 24, 2019
A nice hook for a new series. Shame it was so short.
January 18, 2020
Short but good
Short but info I'm assuming will be helpful for the series. I like the introduction to the characters. Ready for more of Astrid's story.
Short but info I'm assuming will be helpful for the series. I like the introduction to the characters. Ready for more of Astrid's story.
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June 7, 2020Hmm 99 cents for 44 pages? Bit of a rip off to me esp as a prequel. Either put on ku or at least put some in a decent number of pages ffs!
January 29, 2021
loved it
I loved every minute of this short story I can't wait to read more of it and find out what happens
I loved every minute of this short story I can't wait to read more of it and find out what happens
February 11, 2021
Quick prequel
Quick intro to the Shifted Mates series. Easy read. Age gap. Lots more to learn no doubt as the series progresses.
Quick intro to the Shifted Mates series. Easy read. Age gap. Lots more to learn no doubt as the series progresses.
February 7, 2024
This was a short Prequel to the upcoming Trilogy. I really like the small taste we got. I have a feeling I'm going to love Astrid!!
August 20, 2024
Good read
A good book well written and a great cast of characters and story line it promises more to come can't wait to read more
A good book well written and a great cast of characters and story line it promises more to come can't wait to read more
February 5, 2024
Prequel to Lure you in!!
A quick prequel to the Shifted Mates Trilogy. Well written and definitely has me ready for the trilogy.
A quick prequel to the Shifted Mates Trilogy. Well written and definitely has me ready for the trilogy.
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