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Shifters of New Orleans
Sultry nights in the Big Easy are even more exciting with these big cats lurking in the shadows.
Part 1: Ghosts in the Graveyard
Nothing says New Orleans like a funeral parade. With the jazz and zydeco playing, Francesca Theriot, her family and friends celebrate the life of their recently deceased grandmother. But when the parade gets to the cemetery, they discover that someone has broken into the Theriot family mausoleum. The only thing gone is the gold cat idol that has always watched over the Theriot family’s dead.
Newly promoted Sergeant Louis Adams agrees to help Frankie Theriot find out what happened to the missing gold idol. He’s pretty sure the entire thing is a hoax, but Frankie isn’t the kind of woman you refuse. As the two of them investigate the grave robbery, it becomes apparent that there is something truly strange about the Theriot family. They have a really weird affinity for cats. It does not take Louis long to realize that Frankie has more secrets than he could have possibly imagined.
Part 2: Blue Moon Bayou
When a young woman shows up on the doorstep of the Theriot’s big rambling house in New Orleans’ Garden District, Remy Theriot is ready to send her packing. His family has had enough drama lately and being suspicious of a stranger is in Remy’s nature anyway. But Olivia Jones has a fantastic story to tell. Olivia needs help. Her own family is being pushed off their land by the Bordelons. Theriots and Bordelons don’t get along. So, while Remy doesn’t trust Olivia, the enemy of your enemy is your friend.
Part 3: A Bird in the Hand
Sasha Theriot figures she has the best of both worlds. She teaches a few cooking classes at the family cooking school and spends the rest of her time reading palms and tarot cards on the square. But when she has a very strange customer one morning at her card table, she cannot help but think that something big is about to happen. Nick Bordelon has obviously come to the square for a reason, but Sasha has a feeling that even the big man from the bayou isn’t entirely sure what that reason is.
Part 4: Love and Bread Pudding
Sophie Theriot is tired of running the Theriot School of Cooking without any Theriots to help out with the hard work. This nonsense with the Bordelons and the Theriots’ own financial disasters have chased everyone away. Then Sophie meets the perfect man, employee, cook, and pretty much all around nice guy, Xander Borders. Xander is looking for work and Sophie needs help. Soon enough Sophie and Xander are entering their recipes into a local radio show’s holiday cooking contest. But Sophie is starting to realize that there’s something a little off about her new employee and she’s not exactly sure what it is.
Part 5: Take the Tiger by the Tail
Adrien Theriot is tired of the recent and constant harassment of the Bordelons. In Adrien’s opinion, the Theriots haven’t done anything wrong. Gaspar Bordelon and his hang ups about secrecy and hiding in the shadows are from a time in the past and they just aren’t valid anymore. But instead of doing something about it, Adrien’s aunt Euphemia is determined to do nothing. Going against Euphemia’s wishes, Adrien makes the trip out to Pontchartrain and meets with Gaspar face to face. That’s when Adrien realizes that Gaspar has truly lost his mind, in a very dangerous manner.
Part 1: Ghosts in the Graveyard
Nothing says New Orleans like a funeral parade. With the jazz and zydeco playing, Francesca Theriot, her family and friends celebrate the life of their recently deceased grandmother. But when the parade gets to the cemetery, they discover that someone has broken into the Theriot family mausoleum. The only thing gone is the gold cat idol that has always watched over the Theriot family’s dead.
Newly promoted Sergeant Louis Adams agrees to help Frankie Theriot find out what happened to the missing gold idol. He’s pretty sure the entire thing is a hoax, but Frankie isn’t the kind of woman you refuse. As the two of them investigate the grave robbery, it becomes apparent that there is something truly strange about the Theriot family. They have a really weird affinity for cats. It does not take Louis long to realize that Frankie has more secrets than he could have possibly imagined.
Part 2: Blue Moon Bayou
When a young woman shows up on the doorstep of the Theriot’s big rambling house in New Orleans’ Garden District, Remy Theriot is ready to send her packing. His family has had enough drama lately and being suspicious of a stranger is in Remy’s nature anyway. But Olivia Jones has a fantastic story to tell. Olivia needs help. Her own family is being pushed off their land by the Bordelons. Theriots and Bordelons don’t get along. So, while Remy doesn’t trust Olivia, the enemy of your enemy is your friend.
Part 3: A Bird in the Hand
Sasha Theriot figures she has the best of both worlds. She teaches a few cooking classes at the family cooking school and spends the rest of her time reading palms and tarot cards on the square. But when she has a very strange customer one morning at her card table, she cannot help but think that something big is about to happen. Nick Bordelon has obviously come to the square for a reason, but Sasha has a feeling that even the big man from the bayou isn’t entirely sure what that reason is.
Part 4: Love and Bread Pudding
Sophie Theriot is tired of running the Theriot School of Cooking without any Theriots to help out with the hard work. This nonsense with the Bordelons and the Theriots’ own financial disasters have chased everyone away. Then Sophie meets the perfect man, employee, cook, and pretty much all around nice guy, Xander Borders. Xander is looking for work and Sophie needs help. Soon enough Sophie and Xander are entering their recipes into a local radio show’s holiday cooking contest. But Sophie is starting to realize that there’s something a little off about her new employee and she’s not exactly sure what it is.
Part 5: Take the Tiger by the Tail
Adrien Theriot is tired of the recent and constant harassment of the Bordelons. In Adrien’s opinion, the Theriots haven’t done anything wrong. Gaspar Bordelon and his hang ups about secrecy and hiding in the shadows are from a time in the past and they just aren’t valid anymore. But instead of doing something about it, Adrien’s aunt Euphemia is determined to do nothing. Going against Euphemia’s wishes, Adrien makes the trip out to Pontchartrain and meets with Gaspar face to face. That’s when Adrien realizes that Gaspar has truly lost his mind, in a very dangerous manner.
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October 12, 2023
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I only read book 1 and it wasn't completely without its charm. However, any charm it had was grossly outweighed by stupidity. I don't like to use such an ugly word in a review, but I can't think of a kinder one.
Multiple times in book one a person admits a crime to one or more police officers without being arrested. One person even kills someone else and isn't arrested. She wasn't trying to kill the person who died but 4 other people instead. All 4 of those people gave the same story to the cops and she wasn't arrested. She had been bribing the police captain, which is also confirmed, but he ignores that he has been outed and arrests two others instead on made up charges.
By the end of the story, we know who stole the solid gold cat statue from the family's crypt, but no one has proven it.
The bit about confessions carries over to the MMC, Louis, who is the original cop investigating the theft, finding out that Frankie is a shifter. Someone tells him and the next day he acts like that conversation didn't happen. It wasn't clear if he was trying to confirm it or if the author forgot that scene happened. Once Frankie does tell him, he doesn't ask a single question about being a shifter, which is weird.
The investigating the cops do is so far from reality it isn't even funny. Speaking of funny, I don't think I even smiled once. I certainly didn't laugh.
The only thing added by having them be shifters is it is a secret to keep. The only one we see in cat form is Frankie, and she shifts into a HOUSE CAT! The men shift into big cats but the women only into house cats. What kind of crap is that? There's no strong alpha maleness you expect with a shifter story.
This could have been good. The plot was good. The execution was bad in almost every aspect. It also needs a good edit.
And do that many houses in New Orleans not have air conditioning? Hard to believe the people who own the giant mansions wouldn't have them updated by now. I live in a similar city with a similar climate and everyone has added a/c.
There is one almost sex scene in the last chapter, which fades to black.
I only read book 1 and it wasn't completely without its charm. However, any charm it had was grossly outweighed by stupidity. I don't like to use such an ugly word in a review, but I can't think of a kinder one.
Multiple times in book one a person admits a crime to one or more police officers without being arrested. One person even kills someone else and isn't arrested. She wasn't trying to kill the person who died but 4 other people instead. All 4 of those people gave the same story to the cops and she wasn't arrested. She had been bribing the police captain, which is also confirmed, but he ignores that he has been outed and arrests two others instead on made up charges.
By the end of the story, we know who stole the solid gold cat statue from the family's crypt, but no one has proven it.
The bit about confessions carries over to the MMC, Louis, who is the original cop investigating the theft, finding out that Frankie is a shifter. Someone tells him and the next day he acts like that conversation didn't happen. It wasn't clear if he was trying to confirm it or if the author forgot that scene happened. Once Frankie does tell him, he doesn't ask a single question about being a shifter, which is weird.
The investigating the cops do is so far from reality it isn't even funny. Speaking of funny, I don't think I even smiled once. I certainly didn't laugh.
The only thing added by having them be shifters is it is a secret to keep. The only one we see in cat form is Frankie, and she shifts into a HOUSE CAT! The men shift into big cats but the women only into house cats. What kind of crap is that? There's no strong alpha maleness you expect with a shifter story.
This could have been good. The plot was good. The execution was bad in almost every aspect. It also needs a good edit.
And do that many houses in New Orleans not have air conditioning? Hard to believe the people who own the giant mansions wouldn't have them updated by now. I live in a similar city with a similar climate and everyone has added a/c.
There is one almost sex scene in the last chapter, which fades to black.
March 31, 2020
Great books
Can't wait for more. Great series.
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Can't wait for more. Great series.
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June 21, 2021
Tangled Webs!
Excellent variety of shifters and characters with different personalities! Great twists and turns with many different business and family problems everyone trying to work out except for the few trouble makers causing financial and murderous plots, in mysteries that have gone on for hundreds of years!
Excellent Reading thank you so much,
Sincerely A new fan!!!!💞
Excellent variety of shifters and characters with different personalities! Great twists and turns with many different business and family problems everyone trying to work out except for the few trouble makers causing financial and murderous plots, in mysteries that have gone on for hundreds of years!
Excellent Reading thank you so much,
Sincerely A new fan!!!!💞
April 22, 2020
Great series
I really enjoyed this series ! Different characters were unique in very special ways. Villain were unfortunately never-ending in plotting to control.
I really enjoyed this series ! Different characters were unique in very special ways. Villain were unfortunately never-ending in plotting to control.
February 9, 2020
Great book
This is a great story about shifters from different species. How they became one big family and loved and supported each other unconditional after the bad ones were eliminated permanently.
This is a great story about shifters from different species. How they became one big family and loved and supported each other unconditional after the bad ones were eliminated permanently.
August 26, 2019
Spoilery stuff below, but since I fully recommend you do NOT read this book, feel free to keep going.
Why do I do this to myself? I get into a horrible book and then feel like I have to complete it. It's the reading equivalent of "finish everything on your plate!" Even worse, I do it and then turn around and ask, every time, "Why do I do this to myself?" You'd think I would learn. Ugh.
For the record, I only read book one. It was enough. I got to a point where I got frustrated with Frankie being a doormat for her cousins, or rather, even more frustrated, because it was annoying from page one. I thought, "Why does she let herself be treated like an idiot?" Which was quickly followed by, "Why am I letting myself be treated like an idiot?"
For example, Louis, our Hero, is somehow the only policeman able to understand what is really happening, and also more bumbling than a Keystone Cop. He frequently forgets that he's a policeman, and that he's allowed, some might even say encouraged to gather evidence. Say, like jewelry that's been stolen. At one point he thinks to himself that he'd love to be able to search Euphemia's room for the jewelry. She has outright admitted to the crime by then, and told him that the jewelry is in her room. That's enough for a search warrant. Not to mention that to prosecute her, they need the jewelry for evidence in court. One could argue gross negligence on Louis' part for not getting a search warrant. Furthermore, he forgets that he has eyewitness testimony against several people who get away free at the end of book one. Testimony that could easily be corroborated with evidence that is just laying around waiting to be picked up.
I'm by no means a law expert. I'm no more versed in this than any TV watching person, but even I know better than our dear officer. Please, Ms. Westlake, stop insulting my intelligence.
Others here have noted that this shifter world isn't anything like other general shifter tropes, and not in a good way. Also, if you are looking for romance, you can skip all the way to the last chapter. It's like it was tacked on when someone reminded the author that there was supposed to be some. And even then it's 'fade to black' in the weirdest way. Makes me wonder why they even bothered.
I could go on, but I have better ways to spend my time. Don't read this book series. You have better ways to spend your time, too.
Why do I do this to myself? I get into a horrible book and then feel like I have to complete it. It's the reading equivalent of "finish everything on your plate!" Even worse, I do it and then turn around and ask, every time, "Why do I do this to myself?" You'd think I would learn. Ugh.
For the record, I only read book one. It was enough. I got to a point where I got frustrated with Frankie being a doormat for her cousins, or rather, even more frustrated, because it was annoying from page one. I thought, "Why does she let herself be treated like an idiot?" Which was quickly followed by, "Why am I letting myself be treated like an idiot?"
For example, Louis, our Hero, is somehow the only policeman able to understand what is really happening, and also more bumbling than a Keystone Cop. He frequently forgets that he's a policeman, and that he's allowed, some might even say encouraged to gather evidence. Say, like jewelry that's been stolen. At one point he thinks to himself that he'd love to be able to search Euphemia's room for the jewelry. She has outright admitted to the crime by then, and told him that the jewelry is in her room. That's enough for a search warrant. Not to mention that to prosecute her, they need the jewelry for evidence in court. One could argue gross negligence on Louis' part for not getting a search warrant. Furthermore, he forgets that he has eyewitness testimony against several people who get away free at the end of book one. Testimony that could easily be corroborated with evidence that is just laying around waiting to be picked up.
I'm by no means a law expert. I'm no more versed in this than any TV watching person, but even I know better than our dear officer. Please, Ms. Westlake, stop insulting my intelligence.
Others here have noted that this shifter world isn't anything like other general shifter tropes, and not in a good way. Also, if you are looking for romance, you can skip all the way to the last chapter. It's like it was tacked on when someone reminded the author that there was supposed to be some. And even then it's 'fade to black' in the weirdest way. Makes me wonder why they even bothered.
I could go on, but I have better ways to spend my time. Don't read this book series. You have better ways to spend your time, too.
August 6, 2019
This is my personal opinion and should not influence your decision to read this book.
I really struggled to get through this book and leave an honest review.
The shifters are not at all close and loving like other PNR reads, there seems to be no true pack or pride loyalty.
Some of the main characters that were in the books seemed to work and others felt more like friends than lovers.
The thread of the aunt that ran through all the books went on way to long and I would have preferred she would have been dealt with by at least book two.
The main hero from book one had his hometown change.
When they shifted they always had clothes on.
I guess it boils down to me not really liking this book.
I really struggled to get through this book and leave an honest review.
The shifters are not at all close and loving like other PNR reads, there seems to be no true pack or pride loyalty.
Some of the main characters that were in the books seemed to work and others felt more like friends than lovers.
The thread of the aunt that ran through all the books went on way to long and I would have preferred she would have been dealt with by at least book two.
The main hero from book one had his hometown change.
When they shifted they always had clothes on.
I guess it boils down to me not really liking this book.
August 18, 2019
Amazing shifter book series
The trouble started in New Orleans. Trouble seems to start in hot and steamy places.
Shifters, police, coffee and beignets. And tarot cards. So somewhere in these tales is a place for magic. But isn’t love magic too?
But the trouble didn’t start in New Orleans. It had begun long ago. Deceit and death and inattention.
An old woman died and her absence created a vacuum. Nature dislikes a vacuum.
A great series of books that tell interesting tales. These stories are in need of a devoted editor with a forte in grammar and spelling.
The trouble started in New Orleans. Trouble seems to start in hot and steamy places.
Shifters, police, coffee and beignets. And tarot cards. So somewhere in these tales is a place for magic. But isn’t love magic too?
But the trouble didn’t start in New Orleans. It had begun long ago. Deceit and death and inattention.
An old woman died and her absence created a vacuum. Nature dislikes a vacuum.
A great series of books that tell interesting tales. These stories are in need of a devoted editor with a forte in grammar and spelling.
August 17, 2019
Creole shifters
This was a really good book, different than regular shifter books. I loved the idea of house cat shifters. It’s always a pleasure reading about New Orleans, my neighboring State. The writing was superb and the characters were interesting. I happily recommend this book.
This was a really good book, different than regular shifter books. I loved the idea of house cat shifters. It’s always a pleasure reading about New Orleans, my neighboring State. The writing was superb and the characters were interesting. I happily recommend this book.
November 28, 2019
Great bundle of exciting books!
Five novels of the New Orleans branch of the Theroit family. Disfunctional, snarky and totally delicious, each character brings love, laughter and tears to a whole new dimension. While living in Vancouver, WA now, I come from Shreveport and have visited New Orleans, party spot of the South, and have fond memories depicted in the books.
Five novels of the New Orleans branch of the Theroit family. Disfunctional, snarky and totally delicious, each character brings love, laughter and tears to a whole new dimension. While living in Vancouver, WA now, I come from Shreveport and have visited New Orleans, party spot of the South, and have fond memories depicted in the books.
August 30, 2019
Lions and Tigers and sweet little kitties
What an interesting tail!
Follow along as the Theriots, the Bordelons, and the Joneses, intertwine their family's together for a Happy HEA.
What an interesting tail!
Follow along as the Theriots, the Bordelons, and the Joneses, intertwine their family's together for a Happy HEA.
September 1, 2019
Love, Mystery and family
Come to the big East and fall in love 💘 with these stories! The characters are strong, passion and loving. One storyline moves forward from the last until you are completely hooked! Come sit a spell and enjoy these stories
Come to the big East and fall in love 💘 with these stories! The characters are strong, passion and loving. One storyline moves forward from the last until you are completely hooked! Come sit a spell and enjoy these stories
September 5, 2019
Enjoyable, fascinating, and intriguing
I found the series books to be intriguing, shows you the love of family and new love, the love of New Orleans, the beauty, the intriguing life, spice and love
I found the series books to be intriguing, shows you the love of family and new love, the love of New Orleans, the beauty, the intriguing life, spice and love
September 15, 2019
Great Story
This is one of the better shifter, human, besides the instigator that starts this fantastic storyline being a shifter is a different way to look at how hate is universal to all. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.
This is one of the better shifter, human, besides the instigator that starts this fantastic storyline being a shifter is a different way to look at how hate is universal to all. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.
September 18, 2019
Family!
Read about these three families. They all have up/downs. Angels/devils, honesty/lies, law abiding/breaking members. They find love in people they would have never imagined. Good books.
Read about these three families. They all have up/downs. Angels/devils, honesty/lies, law abiding/breaking members. They find love in people they would have never imagined. Good books.
October 1, 2019
It has one issue
I love the stories but it does have a few editing issues. Nothing I could not read past but sometimes people have a hard time with that. I love the characters and settings. A few bits were not as complete as I would like. I’m glad I read it.
I love the stories but it does have a few editing issues. Nothing I could not read past but sometimes people have a hard time with that. I love the characters and settings. A few bits were not as complete as I would like. I’m glad I read it.
October 27, 2019
Review
This was a fun series full of horrific villains and likeable characters that you find yourself rooting for. There was action, romance, some humor and all of that with the background of New Orleans. Try it I think you'll like it.
This was a fun series full of horrific villains and likeable characters that you find yourself rooting for. There was action, romance, some humor and all of that with the background of New Orleans. Try it I think you'll like it.
August 1, 2019
Sex and suspense.
These stories were full of love 💘💘💘 and suspense. Fun reads. Thanks Ms Westlake. Will be reading more of this author
These stories were full of love 💘💘💘 and suspense. Fun reads. Thanks Ms Westlake. Will be reading more of this author
August 10, 2019
This was a good series.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like paranormal romance & suspense, then you really need to read this book series
I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like paranormal romance & suspense, then you really need to read this book series
August 10, 2019
The best collection ever
For those who love these kind of stories you won't be disappointed. These stories have everything. Mystery, romance, and family.
For those who love these kind of stories you won't be disappointed. These stories have everything. Mystery, romance, and family.
August 11, 2019
Such a wonderful series
I loved every word of this series. If you decide to by this you will not be disappointed. I wasn't
I loved every word of this series. If you decide to by this you will not be disappointed. I wasn't
August 27, 2019
Awesomeness
Be ready for action, surprise and so much more when u read this page turning set!
Loved every minute of these shifters.
Be ready for action, surprise and so much more when u read this page turning set!
Loved every minute of these shifters.
August 29, 2019
Sorry to reach the end of the series
I loved getting to know the characters in this series! Each couple had their own story as well as the story that ran through the entir series.
I loved getting to know the characters in this series! Each couple had their own story as well as the story that ran through the entir series.
September 6, 2019
I did not want to put this series down! There were funny parts, sad parts and a true to life look at what being a shifter could be like. Highly reccomend!!
September 8, 2019
I really enjoyed this story.
September 11, 2019
Great book
Loved the characters and the storyline. Makes me want to go to New Orleans and find e every place in the book.😁
Loved the characters and the storyline. Makes me want to go to New Orleans and find e every place in the book.😁
September 12, 2019
Thought this was supposed to be shifter romance. Where's the sex?!
September 24, 2019
Great series
Loved the series. A little slow to start the first book but once it got going I had a hard time putting it down
Loved the series. A little slow to start the first book but once it got going I had a hard time putting it down
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