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Dalton has only made one enemy in his easy-going life. Too bad that Shiftr has just matched him with her...

Dalton Tucker has always been the odd bear out of his wealthy family. Years ago, he escaped to live a simple life in Hope Valley. But now he’s off to Running Bear Lodge to be best man at his older brother’s fancy wedding. As if that’s not bad enough, it turns out that the maid of honor is Abigail Slade, possibly the only woman in the world who hates his guts. He hasn’t made a lot of enemies in his easy-going life, but she sure stands out from the crowd.

Curvy Abigail Slade loves weddings. As the maid of honor for her best friend, she intends to make everything perfect. Nothing will stand in her way, especially not Dalton Tucker. Years ago, he hurt her, let her down, and humiliated her, and she hoped to never see him again. Now, he’s the best man, and she can’t believe she’s stuck with him for an entire week of pre-wedding events. She’s not about to let his irresponsible ways ruin the celebration. He might be the best-looking guy in the world, but she doesn’t trust him one bit.

It’s not long before Abigail’s uptight and bossy ways start to drive the chilled-out bear insane, and just when Dalton’s sure things can’t get worse, Shiftr throws up a perfect match between them. The app must have lost its smarts and so has his bear, which is going crazy around the curvy beauty. The more time they spend together, the more their undeniable chemistry explodes…but so do their differences. Dalton's Zen and Abigail’s highly-strung personality gel like fire and ice, but Shiftr knows its game…Or does it?

This is a standalone book, full of romance, laughs and sexy shifters. HEA and no cheating, of course!

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2019

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Ariana Hawkes

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USA Today bestselling author Ariana Hawkes writes spicy romantic stories with lovable characters, plenty of suspense, and a whole lot of laughs. She told her first story at the age of four, and has been writing ever since, for both work and pleasure. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two huskies.

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Profile Image for Jamoz23.
5,357 reviews46 followers
August 23, 2020
Feel sorry for Dalton being matched with Abigail.
Having not read this series for ages, I have grabbed these last two books to catch up.
Disappointed in book 14, Niall, but could not finish this without wanting to b**ch slap Abigail.
I don’t think I have disliked a heroine so much within a few chapters. What an uptight, neurotic, rude, judgemental, OCD prig.
Still angry over something that happened in high school that Dalton had no control over and not even attempting to get to know this grown up Dalton.
She is pushing her anger at her father being unreliable onto Dalton’s shoulders.
Though she improves slightly at the end, it was just too hard to believe she would relax into Daltons mountain clan lifestyle.
Felt so sorry for laid back Dalton being lumbered with her for a mate. Want him to get a 100% match.
Such a pity as these used to be 5 star reads.
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Profile Image for Ana.
2,038 reviews6 followers
June 6, 2019
Come Together...

95% match on Shiftr what can be bad about that, nothing if it wasn't that jerk who left me hanging for Prom Night so many years ago...Dalton freakin' Tucker! To top it all off he's the grooms Best Man, well he is his brother and he is marrying my BFF for Pete's sake, but he is sooooo hot! Why would me Abigail Slade planner extraordinaire and always on time be attracted to such a sloppy, never on time jerk like that, well maybe the fact that he is so freakin' good on the eyes.

Dalton Tucker never wanted all the pomp that his family's wealth afforded, which is why he moved to Hope Valley....He's signed up to the Shiftr app, but he's the only one in his clan that hasn't found his mate. Maybe that's because his mate is the one person in the world that hates him the most. His brothers wedding may just be the excuse he needs to prove to Abigail that he's not that boy she got such a bad impression of.
1,067 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2019
Loved it

This is a well written series full of humor, drama, and passion with a sweet HEA. If you like a enjoyable shifter romance that is a relaxed fast read you will love this book
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1,688 reviews15 followers
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July 10, 2019
Delightful

It was so much fun reading about Daltons and Abigails story.
I have managed to read this whole series of books so far and have loved all of the little twists i n them.
1,603 reviews12 followers
June 17, 2019
This is an OK shifter romance, and I liked Dalton -- but Abigail was really hard to like.

Abigail was controlling and judgmental, and had not forgiven Dalton for something he did in high school. She just assumed that he was still and would always be unreliable, just because of that one thing he did years before -- which wasn't really his fault. She did get better at the end, but I really wondered how Dalton put up with her at the beginning or was ever attracted to her -- because she was very rude to him. The story did explain her behavior, but I just really thought she was way too hard on Dalton.

One problem I have with all of this author's series is that there is so long between books. Lots of times I have to go back and reread some of the earlier books in a series, simply because it has been so long that I don't remember all the characters. That is frustrating. I know that this author writes lots of books -- but I wish she would concentrate on one series at a time, so that the books could be published closer together.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
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832 reviews9 followers
June 7, 2019
Fantastic story about a bear shifter finding his human mate

This story is about Dalton laid-back bear shifter who is a gardener and the best man at his brother's wedding. Abigail is an uptight human needing to be in organize control of everything and maid of honor to Heather her best friend. Heather sets her up on shifter.com where she is 95% mate to Dalton. Funny thing Dalton wants her date to the prom and stood her up. You could say she hasn't forgiven him yet.

They have a bet to see who could outdo each other in arranging activities for the wedding party. As they participates in the various activities they learn more about each other. There is one funny happening where Abigail think this bear is going to attack her and she responded with bear spray. The bride and groom laughed at this. So did I.

The main characters are funny, snarky at first but at last find things to like about each other. Do you think they will love each other?

I've read all the slShiftr Swipe Left books and found each story different yet has characters that are relatable to each other. I enjoy this story very much. I highly recommend the book. I hope she write more characters to spinoff from this series about Hope Valley.

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1,345 reviews12 followers
May 27, 2019
Abigail and Dalton have a past and it isn't pleasant. Hurt feelings still linger.

I really liked the character of Dalton. He was a stand up guy who only wanted the best for his brother at his wedding. Big showy parties weren't his thing but yet he would do it for his brother. I enjoyed watching Dalton basically force Abigail into relaxing and going more with the flow. He didn't deserve a lot of the things that Abigail threw at him.

While I liked the character of Abigail, she did bug me. I understood where she was coming from in terms of her past but she kept trying to compare Dalton to that and it wasn't fair. Sure he wasn't as organized or to do list orientated like she was but he didn't deserve the constant putdowns.

I'm glad that once they started hanging out, they started to see each other in different lights and being the chemistry was already there, it just needed to ignite.....and boy did it ever!!
1,561 reviews4 followers
June 5, 2019
Dalton is an earth loving bear

I'm not sure why Dalton is an odd bear out. The fact that his parents have money and he wants to work with the earth instead of wood I guess may be the reason. Seems more that we all find out place in the world. He has a gentle and strong spirit that I love. Abigail has issues that need help. Understanding why she has them is addressed in the story. It could go all kinds of wrong and did. I mean who sprays a bear when they know they are a shifter. I'd like to know where her fear came from. The whole dress rehearsal for a wedding is ridiculous because the bride certainly does not wear her dress and who wants to sweat in their clothes before the day. If that was a real thing then people need to get their heads evaluated. Also really putting a suit in a bag like that is so male. Lol it's a quick fun read.
271 reviews6 followers
May 30, 2019
I loved this book. Dalton is a big, strong, sexy werebear on his way to his brother's wedding and he meets his fated mate as well. Abigail is a beautiful, feisty, curvy girl who is a little uptight and needs her fatwd mate to find the happiness she do longs for.
When these two meet again is when their story truly begins and it is a little Rocky at first but another fantastic success for the Shiftr Mating app. I lived how this story progressed and how much romance and love was in this story. I highly recommend this author and this book and this fantastic series to anyone who loves shifter romances. I know you will live it as much as I did. Be sure to pick up a copy, you will be so very glad that you did.
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217 reviews36 followers
May 30, 2019
I really liked Daltons story , it was different than the usual. How on earth can 2 people be so different even though they are supposed to match ? Dalton an Abigail that's who. Dalton is so easy going an Abigail is so uptight she doesn't know the word ' chill' . She runs on all cylinders all the time, the moh of hell.

If there's one person she can't stand it's Dalton for standing her up over 16 years before at there prom. Who holds a grudge that long ? Abigail...
How is this going to work with her being the made of honor an Dalton the best man?
It's going to be one interesting wedding week I'll say that!
1,197 reviews6 followers
June 8, 2019
I love this series and it was fantastic to have Dalton finally find his match. He is really a sweetheart. Abigail hates him from when they were in high school. She also has a lot of baggage from her childhood to deal with. It was fun and somewhat painful at times seeing these two interact with each other. There are some tender and romantic moments, some frustrating ones, some hilarious ones and some that make their struggle worthwhile. Now I want to see a story that is basically an epilogue of all the shifters written 5-10 years out.
523 reviews2 followers
July 10, 2019
Finally Dalton gets his mate

I'm dad this is the last book in the series. We need more bears. Unless we are gonna get the shifters from on the mountain? They need love too. Dalton and Abigail had history just like Niall and Marcus only it wasn't as great. Just a misunderstanding. Dalton was the best man for his brother's wedding and Abigail was the maid of honor for her bff Heather. I smell set up and throw in shftr...what could go wrong? This hilarious but steamy book keeps you guessing the entire time. A must have! I loved it!
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980 reviews8 followers
May 25, 2019
Abagail is so excited to see her best friend get married but doesn’t realize the man that broke her heart is the best man. She doesn’t trust men very much and has never had good luck. But just maybe this hot bear is the one person who can change her mind. Dalton can’t believe his prom date from high school is maid of honor. His bear wants her but she won’t forgive him from being late for prom and her not going.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this arc
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205 reviews7 followers
May 30, 2019
Note: I received an advanced review copy in exchange for my honest review.

I was so glad to see Dalton get his story. I really liked the setting and the “second chance” nature of the book. I also likes the challenges that the characters face making it not so simple of a love story. A great ‘swipe left shiftr’ book! Recommend for any fan of the author, series or genre. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy a not crazy long but overall good read with ups, downs but happy ending.
667 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2019
Enjoyable read

Ariana gave us two enjoyable characters that are easily relatable to and the storyline was very well-developed and flow nicely. I only gave it a four instead of a five because of me anything problems... I found them to be distracting. Examples would be ...Thomas and Helen when Helen is not the bride it’s Heather...Talking about Abigail’s type of dress and it came out of ADDRESS! Other minor editing errors Distracted from the story
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1,711 reviews16 followers
June 12, 2019
I think this is one of my favorite series.

I loved the love hate relationship that Dalton and Abigail had for each other. Neither wanted to admit what they were feeling. I know it had to knock the breathe out of Dalton when he realized that the woman that hated him was his mate. It was almost funny. I love how they were both competitive.

There are some pretty steamy parts and trust me when I say the author does not disappoint. I am so happy I got a chance to read the book.
1,033 reviews2 followers
June 20, 2019
Dalton and Abigail

Shiftr app matches Abby and Dalton at 95%. However, they knew each other from high school. Dalton was two hours late picking her up for senior prom, s o she did not go. It is not until they see each other again at the wedding of his brother as nd her best friend that he finally learns how she grew up unable to depend on her father. It is a good story about facing your demons and finding true love.
483 reviews
April 4, 2024
Trust has to be earned.

Abigail is the maid of honor at her best friends wedding. The grooms brother, Dalton, is the best man. That is a big complication.

Dalton and Abigail have a history and it's not exactly a good one.
Abigail grew up being disappointed by her father time after time. When Dalton accidentally does the same thing, she is shattered.

Can they get past this to ensure that the wedding goes off without a hitch??
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10.8k reviews33 followers
May 26, 2019
ARC review For honest review. At running bear lodge Abigail slade is there for her best friends Heather's wedding and she is maid of honor. So when she asked her to check out shifter dating app she never thought that the man dalton tucker a bear shifter from her past would be her match. Awesome story I loved these characters .
Profile Image for Julie Jackson.
2,318 reviews10 followers
May 27, 2019
Abagail and Dalton don’t have the best past. She is holding hurtful feelings toward him for not showing up a long time ago. Dalton is shocked when the app matches him with Abagail. Talk about weird. These two are really wonderful together. Dalton gets her to open up some and she shows him exactly what love can be. Awesome writing with a fabulous storyline.
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3,270 reviews33 followers
May 28, 2019
Enjoyable and entertaining read. I absolutely loved Dalton didn't care much for Abagail. I understand they had a past and it wasn't pleasant. But Dalton apologize so many time and Abagail was still being unreasonable. Was so glad when she got a clue. Overall a good read. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
11 reviews
May 30, 2019
Dalton the late

Take two people that only have a rocky past. One a human and the other a shifter. Bring them together in the present for a wedding and you get the ups and downs of two people that should have been together. Instead, they have each lives separate lives.

Now is the time to see if forgiveness can be earned and given.

Amazing and heartwarming story.
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2,707 reviews21 followers
June 8, 2019
Marvelously Wonderful

I really enjoy reading the Shiftr series, it's emotional, drama and sizzling hot. I enjoy the characters their chemistry is passionate and exciting. Of course there is romance and a HE A it's a delightful and entertaining with heartwarming captivating couples.
Profile Image for Lynn Smith.
2,682 reviews9 followers
June 9, 2019
Swipe Left for Love

I'm really glad Dalton got his story. Abigail is his complete opposite but they have a past together. She is determined to keep hating him. Dalton can't believe that the dating app has them as mate's. He just needs to convince Abigail.
Great story. Love how it all came together.
2,226 reviews4 followers
June 10, 2019
Good old boy, Dalton is the last of his clan unmated and when a blast from his past shows up at his brother's wedding, he finally realizes why. They met as teens and his his mistake drove Abigail away. Fate has given them a second chance & although they fight like cats & dogs, its amusing to see them slowly gravitate towards each other.
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979 reviews6 followers
June 16, 2019
Finally Hers

What a beautiful collection. Filled with romance and challenges. Characters are filled with fun and laughter Romance great personalities part of a clan / family and have BBQs, lol . It was great seeing how Lauren Conner got together Niall and Marcia finally theirs and of course Dolan.
1,554 reviews12 followers
June 18, 2019
So Cute

I think this is my first book by this author, really enjoyed it. Loved Abigail and Dalton's story. Abby was so hard on Dalton for always being late when they were younger and to fine out that is the co-planner for her best friend Heather's wedding is to much. She like organization and he doesn't even know what that means. HOT SEX
351 reviews3 followers
June 23, 2019
I really liked this series. I think that Adriana Hawkes brought us a good book! I think that both characters were very stubborn. I think that Abigail was a lot harder to like because of certain aspects of her personality! I think overall it was a good story I just wish that the heroine was a bit nicer. LOL
142 reviews1 follower
July 31, 2019
Love they series and Dalton’s story

I enjoy reading Ariana’s books. She has great characters and story lines. You never want to put the books book down or your mobile device down. I always want to find out what happens next. I hope you have some more characters to write about in Hope Valley soon.
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