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Stray
a paranormal romance fantasy werewolf shifter novel!
A powerful curse has been cast upon the men of the Andino family. All first born males must live their lives as wolves able to shift into human form for the first 30 years of their lives. Alonzo Isidor Andino shifts between both worlds effortlessly but time is ticking and he has just a few months remaining to break the curse that could ruin his life. The curse can only be broken by true love which must occur by his 30th birthday. But, Alonzo has enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent him from gaining the love of a woman he marked when they were ten years old. Alonzo’s true love Giselle, doesn’t know she’s been marked by the wolf and begins to experience strange things happening to her. She notices Alonzo one day and her life is forever changed as she is drawn to him and feels powerless to the whims of her desires for him.
Will Giselle fall in love with a man whose heart already belongs to her? Will she recognize that fate has already intertwined them? Will she be able to channel her own feelings and break down her own barriers and love a man whose future depends on her recognizing their destiny? Read along in this riveting and powerful story of lust, love, loyalty and betrayal.
An urban fiction paranormal romance shifter novel. A powerful page turner.
A powerful curse has been cast upon the men of the Andino family. All first born males must live their lives as wolves able to shift into human form for the first 30 years of their lives. Alonzo Isidor Andino shifts between both worlds effortlessly but time is ticking and he has just a few months remaining to break the curse that could ruin his life. The curse can only be broken by true love which must occur by his 30th birthday. But, Alonzo has enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent him from gaining the love of a woman he marked when they were ten years old. Alonzo’s true love Giselle, doesn’t know she’s been marked by the wolf and begins to experience strange things happening to her. She notices Alonzo one day and her life is forever changed as she is drawn to him and feels powerless to the whims of her desires for him.
Will Giselle fall in love with a man whose heart already belongs to her? Will she recognize that fate has already intertwined them? Will she be able to channel her own feelings and break down her own barriers and love a man whose future depends on her recognizing their destiny? Read along in this riveting and powerful story of lust, love, loyalty and betrayal.
An urban fiction paranormal romance shifter novel. A powerful page turner.
- GenresParanormal
291 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2018
186 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
Smokey Moment
125 books78 followersIt all started one day in March of 2018. I was bored. There was nothing to watch on television. And the moment of silence prompted a memory. A flashback to a time I wrote movies in a notebook. Small scenes jotted down for no particular reason. Something compelled me to make a move. I jumped up and ran to my computer, anxious to tell a story of which I could see clearly. The scenes of my cleverly crafted idea so wildly vivid. A face. A name. And twisted plots that would rival any movie.
I began typing. The keystrokes were fervent. Soon one sentence gave way to twenty. One hundred words grew to seventeen thousand. And before I knew it, I had a short story. Proof that anything is possible. So, you might ask if I always wanted to be a writer? Was it somewhere in the back of my mind? No! It wasn’t. But I knew I was creative. And I knew I could tell a story. The rest is history. Now I can say I wrote a book that became a best seller. Downloaded for many book lovers to read and enjoy. And the journey is still fresh. There is so much more to write. I am just getting started!
I began typing. The keystrokes were fervent. Soon one sentence gave way to twenty. One hundred words grew to seventeen thousand. And before I knew it, I had a short story. Proof that anything is possible. So, you might ask if I always wanted to be a writer? Was it somewhere in the back of my mind? No! It wasn’t. But I knew I was creative. And I knew I could tell a story. The rest is history. Now I can say I wrote a book that became a best seller. Downloaded for many book lovers to read and enjoy. And the journey is still fresh. There is so much more to write. I am just getting started!
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November 5, 2022
Ummmmm
It took 69% and the main point was still made... I was okay with the slow burn or the story because I am aware its 3 parts... they lost ne to continue reading because it's just words dragging and the actions or the love of the drama is just not happening until 99% not for me... I think I will left this series go.
It took 69% and the main point was still made... I was okay with the slow burn or the story because I am aware its 3 parts... they lost ne to continue reading because it's just words dragging and the actions or the love of the drama is just not happening until 99% not for me... I think I will left this series go.
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August 19, 2021
I wanted to enjoy this because I love paranormal, however the mistakes need to be corrected. Names were used wrong and it made me go back and read again. The story felt rushed towards the end. I also have never read a paranormal that the shifter forced himself on their mate before they made themselves known. I had an issue with reading her thoughts and sexual activities that were not consensual. I ma used to more of a respectful interaction and I felt the interactions in this story were out of character for a romance.
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July 20, 2023
Different
I’m not sure I can buy this love story. They have a one sided telepathy contact for most of this book. Giselle actually has more of a romantic connection to the ex boyfriend, Grant then our lead man Alonzo. There is a lot missing here! Did the gray wolf kill Grant’s brother in law? You gave a lot of detail at the beginning of this story and just drop us at the end when it really matters.
I’m not sure I can buy this love story. They have a one sided telepathy contact for most of this book. Giselle actually has more of a romantic connection to the ex boyfriend, Grant then our lead man Alonzo. There is a lot missing here! Did the gray wolf kill Grant’s brother in law? You gave a lot of detail at the beginning of this story and just drop us at the end when it really matters.
September 29, 2018
Awesome
I loved this book. You arw a great storry teller. It felt like i was right there when everyrhing was happening. I couldn't put this book down. I loved that fact that there was no grammer issues. Im glad he finally got darius cuz he was getting in my nerves killing my wolves
I loved this book. You arw a great storry teller. It felt like i was right there when everyrhing was happening. I couldn't put this book down. I loved that fact that there was no grammer issues. Im glad he finally got darius cuz he was getting in my nerves killing my wolves
October 3, 2018
Loved it
First time reading from this author and I really enjoyed it. It's a different spin on shifters and their need to find a mate. I love your creative reading and looking forward to more books.
First time reading from this author and I really enjoyed it. It's a different spin on shifters and their need to find a mate. I love your creative reading and looking forward to more books.
October 9, 2018
It was okay
Great storyline. I just hate that Giselle and Alonzo didn't have much of a relationship in this book. We learned more about her relationship with Grant then we did with Alonzo. I just wish we had more of them together then apart.
Great storyline. I just hate that Giselle and Alonzo didn't have much of a relationship in this book. We learned more about her relationship with Grant then we did with Alonzo. I just wish we had more of them together then apart.
October 27, 2018
beautiful
beautiful just beautiful, I finished this book with a big smile on my face. Alonzo was a beautiful and devoted wolf and man, so happy that he found love. Giselle wow she was really open minded.
beautiful just beautiful, I finished this book with a big smile on my face. Alonzo was a beautiful and devoted wolf and man, so happy that he found love. Giselle wow she was really open minded.
October 31, 2018
Good read
Saw this book in my Amazon recommendations, first read by this author and I enjoyed it. Author has a very creative & vivid imagination. Looking forward to reading more from her.
Saw this book in my Amazon recommendations, first read by this author and I enjoyed it. Author has a very creative & vivid imagination. Looking forward to reading more from her.
November 2, 2018
Good read
I wish that they could have shed more light on the identity of Alonzo.I like that it was a lot of suspicion.it kept you on the edge of your sit. I also would have like to know what happened to Darius pack ans his cubs and mate.But over all a good read
I wish that they could have shed more light on the identity of Alonzo.I like that it was a lot of suspicion.it kept you on the edge of your sit. I also would have like to know what happened to Darius pack ans his cubs and mate.But over all a good read
March 11, 2019
Good read
This was a fun read. I love how Alonzo a Giselle find love. I hate that Grant had to receive his lessons the hard way. All in all a good paranormal read. Now it's on to book dos!
This was a fun read. I love how Alonzo a Giselle find love. I hate that Grant had to receive his lessons the hard way. All in all a good paranormal read. Now it's on to book dos!
April 12, 2024
keep going …
IDK what was going on in the beginning is was repetitive and annoying I almost DNFed but bayyybbbee once this story got going it was sooooooo good. About to start part 3 right now
IDK what was going on in the beginning is was repetitive and annoying I almost DNFed but bayyybbbee once this story got going it was sooooooo good. About to start part 3 right now
October 8, 2018
Good Read
This was an alright book. A good read. Alonzo is a new book bae. Yes of course I would recommend this book
This was an alright book. A good read. Alonzo is a new book bae. Yes of course I would recommend this book
December 14, 2018
Started off slow but a darn good read especially book 2. Loved it 😊
December 17, 2018
Love
Yes yes yes !! I love everything about this book i wish it was longer . I’m so happy for them
Yes yes yes !! I love everything about this book i wish it was longer . I’m so happy for them
December 28, 2018
Stray
Best one ever this was awesome the characters and the writing stay consistent and full ok interesting storyline the whole thing was on point
Best one ever this was awesome the characters and the writing stay consistent and full ok interesting storyline the whole thing was on point
May 13, 2019
Curse broken
Omg all this over a curse. If Darius sent time tryna find love instead of make Alonzo’s life miserable he probably could’ve broke it. I’m happy he got his girl
Omg all this over a curse. If Darius sent time tryna find love instead of make Alonzo’s life miserable he probably could’ve broke it. I’m happy he got his girl
July 6, 2020
Wow
This book was awesome. That blackwolf is my new boothang . He was so powerful and protective. I love a man who protects his family.
This book was awesome. That blackwolf is my new boothang . He was so powerful and protective. I love a man who protects his family.
June 2, 2021
Different
The story was confusing at times and it seems like she kept saying the same thing over and over just wording it differently at certain places but over all a good read
The story was confusing at times and it seems like she kept saying the same thing over and over just wording it differently at certain places but over all a good read
April 16, 2023
ok
This was a really good book not really your normal wolf book but it was definitely a good read I loved Alonzo and Giselle grant got on my nerves threw out the whole book
This was a really good book not really your normal wolf book but it was definitely a good read I loved Alonzo and Giselle grant got on my nerves threw out the whole book
May 30, 2023
I loved this book and the audiobook is even better. Enjoyed the series.
July 22, 2019
Not enough paranormal for me… Alonzo didn't really have powers, then the author limited the paranormals down to two cousins, what's the fun in that? They don't have any wealth and they're both under 35 so it's not like they have a chance to do anything prior to the deadline to gain wealth. Darius has missed his chance so he'll be in wolf form for the next 300 years and Alonzo can shift anytime he wants. What's the excitement behind that? Is he having pups with real wolves? This is not enough for me.
April 22, 2020
💙💙💙
This is my 1st time reading from this author. Will not be the last. Great story i am ready for more
Lover of paranormal ❤❤
This is my 1st time reading from this author. Will not be the last. Great story i am ready for more
Lover of paranormal ❤❤
May 30, 2021
Nice
I first read this book in 2018 and wanted to reread. This was a good story and I enjoyed the characters. I hope now maybe Grant and Alonzo will get along.
I first read this book in 2018 and wanted to reread. This was a good story and I enjoyed the characters. I hope now maybe Grant and Alonzo will get along.
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