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Camp Shifter #3
DarkNight of the Moon
He lurks in shadows and mystery at Camp Shifter, coming out only during DarkNight, the wild, bacchanalian free-for-all where anything goes.
Anything.
Anything.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2020
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May 31, 2023
Dark Lover!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🤎💜❤️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌍🌏
Character development: 😠☺️😋🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The heroine: Andie - she was a ballerina and is a bear shifter who shifted for the first time on stage at the ballet. She also broke her ankle when it happened and was sent off to camp shifter with a cane to help her walk. Her dad is a shifter, and her mom isn’t, so she wasn’t sure if she would be one or not. She had heard about Dark Lover who is a bit of a tall tale around the camp, and she was secretly obsessed with him and wanted nothing more than to meet him.
The Hero: David (a.k.a. Dark Lover) - He was a doctor who came up with the vaccine used on shifters which helps them control their power. At one time he had a wife and sons and when they died, he blamed himself. He now lives in the woods near camp shifter and spends most of his time as a grizzly bear. Though he comes to the camp for Dark Night, when the shifters all go out to play in their animal forms and then turn into humans to satisfy their desires. He is a great lover who practices one and done.
The Story: Andie’s parents own an auto shop, so she is a mechanic as well as a ballerina. She knew all about Dark Night and was excited to start a new phase of her life and explore her sexuality on Dark Night. This story was super steamy and there was a pretty good backstory as well. I am really liking this camp shifter world.
Like the first book, this was told in both characters points of view via dual narration. It was narrated by Jeffrey Kafer and Heather Costa. Jeffrey has a deep voice and is a good narrator. Heather Costa has a feminine voice which sounds a bit scratchy but is a good voice which I enjoy, and she is good at showing emotion through her voice.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🤎💜❤️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌍🌏
Character development: 😠☺️😋🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The heroine: Andie - she was a ballerina and is a bear shifter who shifted for the first time on stage at the ballet. She also broke her ankle when it happened and was sent off to camp shifter with a cane to help her walk. Her dad is a shifter, and her mom isn’t, so she wasn’t sure if she would be one or not. She had heard about Dark Lover who is a bit of a tall tale around the camp, and she was secretly obsessed with him and wanted nothing more than to meet him.
The Hero: David (a.k.a. Dark Lover) - He was a doctor who came up with the vaccine used on shifters which helps them control their power. At one time he had a wife and sons and when they died, he blamed himself. He now lives in the woods near camp shifter and spends most of his time as a grizzly bear. Though he comes to the camp for Dark Night, when the shifters all go out to play in their animal forms and then turn into humans to satisfy their desires. He is a great lover who practices one and done.
The Story: Andie’s parents own an auto shop, so she is a mechanic as well as a ballerina. She knew all about Dark Night and was excited to start a new phase of her life and explore her sexuality on Dark Night. This story was super steamy and there was a pretty good backstory as well. I am really liking this camp shifter world.
Like the first book, this was told in both characters points of view via dual narration. It was narrated by Jeffrey Kafer and Heather Costa. Jeffrey has a deep voice and is a good narrator. Heather Costa has a feminine voice which sounds a bit scratchy but is a good voice which I enjoy, and she is good at showing emotion through her voice.
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August 5, 2020
DarkNight of the Moon is a book written by a fictional character (D.J. Jennings from the Random Acts of Crazy series) by Julia Kent. It is a Shifter Camp Romance series by a fictional character from another romance book series.
David is a shifter and a brilliant doctor who came up with the vaccine that helps shifters control their early shifts. Due to a tragedy he blames himself for, he lost his wife and child. Since he remains almost entirely in animal form, except during the free for all sexual time in shifter camp called DarkNight. He has become known as DarkLover. A sexually generous lover who never spends time with the same partner more than once. His legend has grown to extreme tales.
Andie has been sent to Camp Shifter to learn how to deal with being a new shifter. Coming from a family of shifters, she has heard rumors about DarkLover. She has an unnaturally high interest in him. At camp they hook up and Andie can't let it go as a one and done. She is sure they are fated mates and won't stop in her pursuit. Will she discover who he really is? Even if she does, can she get through his self hate and desire to avoid closeness?
David is a shifter and a brilliant doctor who came up with the vaccine that helps shifters control their early shifts. Due to a tragedy he blames himself for, he lost his wife and child. Since he remains almost entirely in animal form, except during the free for all sexual time in shifter camp called DarkNight. He has become known as DarkLover. A sexually generous lover who never spends time with the same partner more than once. His legend has grown to extreme tales.
Andie has been sent to Camp Shifter to learn how to deal with being a new shifter. Coming from a family of shifters, she has heard rumors about DarkLover. She has an unnaturally high interest in him. At camp they hook up and Andie can't let it go as a one and done. She is sure they are fated mates and won't stop in her pursuit. Will she discover who he really is? Even if she does, can she get through his self hate and desire to avoid closeness?
September 20, 2022
Authors Writing Authors - Paranormal Delight!!
This is just the best….Author Julia Kent has her “Random” series, where one of her characters writes shifter romance. These stories actually came to life and now you get them all in one place!
I love when authors have authors in their books, because I figure they are somewhat autobiographical. I’ve never actually seen where the “fictional” author stories became reality, before now.
I love the premise in this shifter world. Shifters are revealed between the ages of 18 and 25, usually in the months of July and August. Males usually have to be tranq’d and taken to “Camp” where you learn to handle your new reality. Some receive letters and are requested to come to camp, but all shifters must spend a month at camp getting the basics down.
***** Dark Night of the Moon *****
A mysterious figure is mostly unseen, except at DarkNight, when all let their animal out to play. DarkLover or DarkDude has quite the reputation with the ladies. Andie is a mechanic by trade and ballerina by heart. Her shift leaves her sidelined from dancing for two months and at Camp Shifter on crutches. She creates a special bond with DarkLover who normally is only ever with a woman once. He is the man who created the vaccine that allows shifters to maintain their control. But he faced tragedy, and lives mostly as his animal. Can this connection with Andie bring him back into the world? Romantic story of healing.
This is just the best….Author Julia Kent has her “Random” series, where one of her characters writes shifter romance. These stories actually came to life and now you get them all in one place!
I love when authors have authors in their books, because I figure they are somewhat autobiographical. I’ve never actually seen where the “fictional” author stories became reality, before now.
I love the premise in this shifter world. Shifters are revealed between the ages of 18 and 25, usually in the months of July and August. Males usually have to be tranq’d and taken to “Camp” where you learn to handle your new reality. Some receive letters and are requested to come to camp, but all shifters must spend a month at camp getting the basics down.
***** Dark Night of the Moon *****
A mysterious figure is mostly unseen, except at DarkNight, when all let their animal out to play. DarkLover or DarkDude has quite the reputation with the ladies. Andie is a mechanic by trade and ballerina by heart. Her shift leaves her sidelined from dancing for two months and at Camp Shifter on crutches. She creates a special bond with DarkLover who normally is only ever with a woman once. He is the man who created the vaccine that allows shifters to maintain their control. But he faced tragedy, and lives mostly as his animal. Can this connection with Andie bring him back into the world? Romantic story of healing.
March 11, 2021
Fated Shifters
I’ve read all the previous books written by D. J. Jennings, and have loved them all. The characters are well developed and interesting. The main part of this story is Shifter Camp, and fated mates.
David has gone thru a terrible tragedy, and is self sacrificing his life because of this tragedy. He releases his urges by being known as Dark Lover.
Andie is a freshly turned shifter, and has arrived at the camp for the training. She has heard about Dark Lover, and is hoping to spend a night with him. She is unaware that David has spotted her, on arrival to the camp. He plans to spend the night with her.
Several episodes occur between them, but David continues to feel guilty about the tragedy. When an accident occurs, involving Danielle and Andie, David realizes that he is close to losing her. He does manage to save her, but disappears in the process.
He eventually returns and the couple obtains their HEA.
This book is an entertaining read, and I recommend it.
I’ve read all the previous books written by D. J. Jennings, and have loved them all. The characters are well developed and interesting. The main part of this story is Shifter Camp, and fated mates.
David has gone thru a terrible tragedy, and is self sacrificing his life because of this tragedy. He releases his urges by being known as Dark Lover.
Andie is a freshly turned shifter, and has arrived at the camp for the training. She has heard about Dark Lover, and is hoping to spend a night with him. She is unaware that David has spotted her, on arrival to the camp. He plans to spend the night with her.
Several episodes occur between them, but David continues to feel guilty about the tragedy. When an accident occurs, involving Danielle and Andie, David realizes that he is close to losing her. He does manage to save her, but disappears in the process.
He eventually returns and the couple obtains their HEA.
This book is an entertaining read, and I recommend it.
September 24, 2022
Fate knows best
I love this third book in the Camp Shifter series.
I really feel like I know the Camp now and this book added so many layers of detail to the characters.
Andie had been desperate to get to Camp Shifter, she had a longing to meet the mysterious Dark Lover. Her pull to him is an obsession.
The Dark Lover sees her as she arrives and that sets him on a course for obsession too. He has only ever spent one night with someone, but his attraction to Andie soon breaks that rule.
The Dark Lover has suffered great loss, can Andie be the one to break the chuckle of sorrow and despair.
I loved these characters, the depth of feeling that flows from the page had me captivated.
I loved the in-house nod to The Random Acts of Fantasy book. A great line that made me snigger.
I highly recommend this book, series and author.
I love this third book in the Camp Shifter series.
I really feel like I know the Camp now and this book added so many layers of detail to the characters.
Andie had been desperate to get to Camp Shifter, she had a longing to meet the mysterious Dark Lover. Her pull to him is an obsession.
The Dark Lover sees her as she arrives and that sets him on a course for obsession too. He has only ever spent one night with someone, but his attraction to Andie soon breaks that rule.
The Dark Lover has suffered great loss, can Andie be the one to break the chuckle of sorrow and despair.
I loved these characters, the depth of feeling that flows from the page had me captivated.
I loved the in-house nod to The Random Acts of Fantasy book. A great line that made me snigger.
I highly recommend this book, series and author.
October 29, 2022
Andie may be new to being a shifter, but she’s got a surprisingly good grasp on life, especially for someone so young. Her mysterious DarkLover, on the other hand, is still dealing with the hard blows life has dealt him. Will Fate allow them to overcome the obstacles in their path or are they destined to be only ships passing in the night? This book didn’t push me all the way to a full-on ugly-cry, but it was a pretty close thing. So, take this as my warning that you may want to keep the tissues handy, just in case. I loved these two together, even if they did nearly turn me into a sodden, weepy mess. I can’t wait until we get the chance to come back to Camp Shifter and learn more about everything that goes on there.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author as part of the boxed set.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author as part of the boxed set.
July 19, 2020
Chocking chickens,Darkdudes,and Bears oh my!!!
Camp shifter just another place my fantasy driven mind want to be invited too! Can I get a letter and go to Dark night too, not fair! DJ or Julia has done it again such an amazing story. Laughter,heartache, and Fate all wrapped up in a wild shifter camp I wish was part of everyones lives! An amazing series so far and I feel like the Camp Shifter books all tie in together and should really be read in order! So make sure you pick up book one first....so good!!!
Camp shifter just another place my fantasy driven mind want to be invited too! Can I get a letter and go to Dark night too, not fair! DJ or Julia has done it again such an amazing story. Laughter,heartache, and Fate all wrapped up in a wild shifter camp I wish was part of everyones lives! An amazing series so far and I feel like the Camp Shifter books all tie in together and should really be read in order! So make sure you pick up book one first....so good!!!
August 2, 2020
Fun read
What fun books in this series. I admit I was skeptical at first about whether or not I wanted to read this series. I loved Random Acts of Crazy serie! Darla was quirky and an interesting character, but I wasn’t so sure what her writing would be like. Julia Kent did a great job. Read this series for what it is, a fun, easy read that lets you immerse yourself in the shifter world.
What fun books in this series. I admit I was skeptical at first about whether or not I wanted to read this series. I loved Random Acts of Crazy serie! Darla was quirky and an interesting character, but I wasn’t so sure what her writing would be like. Julia Kent did a great job. Read this series for what it is, a fun, easy read that lets you immerse yourself in the shifter world.
July 25, 2021
To Second Chances
We can't rewrite the past, but we do sometimes get second chances to mend what's broken with love if were willing to accept the opportunity. This book is a testament to the power of love...something we all can use more of. This story is emotional, the characters are wonderful and the climax 😉 is heartwarming. I am so looking forward to more Camp Shifter books. They are delightful! Try them and enjoy!
We can't rewrite the past, but we do sometimes get second chances to mend what's broken with love if were willing to accept the opportunity. This book is a testament to the power of love...something we all can use more of. This story is emotional, the characters are wonderful and the climax 😉 is heartwarming. I am so looking forward to more Camp Shifter books. They are delightful! Try them and enjoy!
July 18, 2020
This is Darknight Of The Moon, book 3 of the Camp Shifter series written by DJ Jennings aka Julia Kent. This series is actually written by a lead character in the Random Acts Of Crazy series by Ms Kent. Shifters of all kinds go to camp to learn how to control theirselves. David has been at camp for quite some time. Andie is new and disrupting his days and nights. It’s sweet, sweaty and hot while still having some mystery. I love this series AND EVERYTHING written by Ms Kent!
July 30, 2020
Not as many laughs as I expected.
Huge Julia Kent fan, love the Random Acts series so of course I had to read one of these. Similar writing style thought she would switch it up a little. Not as funny as hoped but certainly not a drag. Lots of hot sex, action , adventure, drama and heartache. So follows the Kent format there. All & all a decent standalone.
Huge Julia Kent fan, love the Random Acts series so of course I had to read one of these. Similar writing style thought she would switch it up a little. Not as funny as hoped but certainly not a drag. Lots of hot sex, action , adventure, drama and heartache. So follows the Kent format there. All & all a decent standalone.
September 9, 2022
David has had a terrible tragedy, & Andie is a freshly turned shifter, and has arrived at the camp for the training. She doesn’t know that David has spotted her when she arrived to the camp & that he plans to spend the night with her…
I liked the ending for this book. Quite original.
I received this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I liked the ending for this book. Quite original.
I received this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2020
Love bear shifters
This is a second chance storyline for one of the characters. It will make you laugh and cry. Get ready to dive into Darla mind once more.
This is a second chance storyline for one of the characters. It will make you laugh and cry. Get ready to dive into Darla mind once more.
June 5, 2021
Even though these stories are quite comical there is always something deeper for the characters to overcome and I love how we are emerged into this world and get to go along for ride with them all.
September 30, 2022
Absolutely love
December 1, 2022
OMG
This is absolutely a fantastic story. Loved this just as much as book 2. Camp Shifter is an amazing series. I recommend them.
This is absolutely a fantastic story. Loved this just as much as book 2. Camp Shifter is an amazing series. I recommend them.
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