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Shifter Seasons #5

Shawn: Spring

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A silverback seasoned shifters romance

He’s found his mate, at last. Can she stop him losing his daughter?


Cougar shifter, Shawn, has been a father to Jane since she was a baby. He didn’t know her past, he was only interested in giving her the best future possible—and keeping her safe.

Now her future is in jeopardy as secrets are revealed and unknown enemies unmasked.

But he’s not alone when it comes to keeping Jane safe. His mate is by his side every step of the way.
Joanna, gorgeous, strong, and funny, she is the perfect woman for him. The perfect mate and, if given the chance, Shawn knows she will be the perfect mother.

She’s also a very capable police detective. Surely, the bad guys don’t stand a chance. But they soon find out there is more than just Jane at risk. As the stakes are raised, will they ever find their happy ever after together?

Joanna is a wolf shifter who had given up all hope of ever finding her mate. Instead, she poured her energy into bringing bad people to justice. Including the man who was responsible for killing her father.

But just as she is starting to move on, Shawn enters her life.

Smart, sexy, and a loving father, he is the mate of her dreams. However, she is soon drawn back into the corrupt world that ended in her father’s murder.

Only this time she intends for everyone to come out of it alive.

When two mates join forces, nothing can stop them. Of course, it helps to have a dragon shifter fighting alongside them. Even one as cantankerous as Fiona.

205 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 23, 2020

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6,531 reviews100 followers
July 27, 2020
The doc and the detective hunt for the bad guy who left a baby rescuer in deep coma for eight years. This one is a little darker and with more erotica but still engaging and the happy ending has a total redeeming effect. I loved it!
3,222 reviews67 followers
August 15, 2020
Very immature underdeveloped characters and plot. I thought the writing suited a YA or teen reader. I DNF around 20%.
1,603 reviews12 followers
July 5, 2021
This is a cute shifter romance, with a likable couple, but it suffered from a lack of character development. I wanted more background on both Shawn and Joanna, but especially on Joanna. It gets 3.5 stars from me, rounded down to 3 stars.

I liked how both Shawn and Joanna's friends automatically accepted that Shawn/Joanna were mates, and treated both of them like family. I loved how all of Shawn's friends were so good with his daughter, and treated her like their family, too. I also really liked how Shawn's friend Fiona was happy to help Shawn/Joanna solve the problem with the bad guy.

I liked both Shawn and Joanna, and thought they were good together. I liked how Joanna automatically accepted Shawn's daughter as her own, and that they were both so good with her.

I did think it was a bit unrealistic how they were able to catch the bad guy in the story. It was just too easy.

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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4,290 reviews88 followers
December 14, 2020
Reviewed at Shifter Haven

Shawn is the fifth title in the Shifter Season series, a spin-off of the Return to Bear Creek and Seasoned Silverback Shifters series. If you’ve followed the other series then Shawn is a familiar face along with his adopted daughter, Jane.

Shawn has pretty much settled into a ‘never going to meet my mate’ mindset, but he has his daughter and is quite content if not complete without his mate. Fate is a funny thing though, just when he thought he’d never find her Joanna appeared at a friend’s outdoor gathering and nothing would be the same again.

I love when Fiona makes an appearance in any of these stories. She is one feisty, fierce, ancient dragon shifter who takes no crap from anyone… but has a soft spot that is well hidden from most of the world. It was Fiona who brought Jane to Shawn years ago, who helped with the adoption – and has held some information back from Shawn, but now he needs to know that perhaps Jane is in danger from her biological mother’s past.

It just so happens that the danger to Jane, one woman’s awakening from a long, long coma, and Joanna’s past are merging. Now it’s time to take down one crafty, no-good man who won’t hesitate at murder to cover his crimes.

I enjoyed Shawn so much. He’s waited so long for his mate and Joanna is perfect for him. As always, Fiona adds some spice, some flames, and is totally, completely Fiona. She never changes and I adore that ancient dragon shifter. The action is fast-paced, the loving real, and the chuckles frequent. If you’ve enjoyed anything to do with Bear Bluff or Bear Creek then you’ll want to know Shawn’s complete story.

I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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877 reviews
July 27, 2020
Finding Forever

Shawn has spent his life waiting for his mate, while waiting, he is blessed with an adoptive daughter Jane. She is a beautiful young lady with a scarred past she knows nothing about.
Joanna is a police detective who worked hard to put her dads killer behind bars, then she met her mate Shawn. Now she must help him protect Jane from the man who has the capacity to destroy all of them. Fiona the Dragon Shifter makes an appearance in this book, which I love! She knows who the mystery man is and what he is doing and needs help to stop him. This was one of the best stories I’ve read by this author, and I’ve read almost all of them! It is believable, slightly suspenseful and sexy! The only reason I didn’t give five stars.....there was a bit of name mixing throughout the book. I feel the editing was not up to par this time. I can’t wait to read Joey, O’Malley and Trent’s stories!
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1,644 reviews5 followers
July 27, 2020
Some secrets are better when they are exposed.

Shawn meets his mate Joanna when she comes out to the sawmill. He is glad to finally meet his mate but he has a secret concerning his daughter Jane. A secret that may come back to haunt him due to the fact that Joanna is a detective.
Fiona plays a large part in this story too. She knows about Shawn's secret.
Shawn, Joanna and Fiona must work together to stop a prominent man from selling babies.
I love that this book brought the people from this series together with the Bear Creek series. It seems to make the world more magical to me.
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5,353 reviews46 followers
July 28, 2020
A very entertaining read with huge emotional impact on many lives. Not a nice subject but one that does happen too often in real life.
Loved finding out the background about Shawn and Jane. How intriguing all of that was, especially with Fiona being such a big part of this story.
Liked the heroine Jane, she was great.
Just really wanted a conclusion/epilogue with the baddie put away behind bars for life.
My heart is bleeding for Joey, at one point I wondered if Yvette might be his mate but alas, no. Hope his HEA is next.
This is my honest review of this book which I read through Kindle Unlimited.
3 reviews
August 6, 2020
Hot and Courageous & a mad dragon

Harmony Raines can tell a story like no other. She pulls you in and intrigues you with just a little bit of information to get you hooked. Finally Shawn's story tells us how and why he is raising Jane by himself. Shawn meets his mate and he realizes he will have to explain why Jane's mother is not in the picture. Fiona visits Shawn and his mates and sends them on an adventure to find out the truth behind how he became Jane's dad and why. Fiona is there to find out what happened to her friend when Jane was given to Shawn. Who is Jane's mother? How does it all tie in with his mate? You will have to read to find out.
327 reviews3 followers
July 30, 2020
Wow!!

Awesome, wow loved how things turned out for Shawn and Joanna, and Jane of course. Why does corrupted people believe that they are invincible, we all know there is corruption in the world..but the Mayor wow..well he will get his dues just like that corrupted man Roman Ostabell. Anyways love concurs all as they say and Shawn, Joanna and Jane will live happily ever after. Can't wait to see what happens next with these three and reading Joey story..big fan as always Winzie19 💞☺.
759 reviews2 followers
October 13, 2020
Loved this book!

I absolutely loved this book! Story was sweet but also so heartbreaking! Shawn was a doctor who wad given a child by a smart dragon to raise as his own. The baby was part of a illegal adoption by a con man. During the exchange something went wrong and although she saved the baby the young woman was critically injured. The baby was given to the doctor! Several years later the woman who was injured started waking up from the coma. The detective turned out to be the mate of the doc and the baby adoption ring was taken down.
611 reviews1 follower
July 25, 2020
Awesome read

What a wonderful addition to this series! Shawn and Joanna make an awesome couple and finally solving the mystery of Jane was satisfying. I loved the great storyline and getting the bad guy really put the whole thing in the right order. I can't wait for Joey's story. I would recommend this story to any adult reader who enjoys sexy shifter romances with a touch of mystery to them.
142 reviews1 follower
August 6, 2020
Shawn the doctor

Loved they story about Shawn finally meeting his mate. Jane his adopted daughter is a great character. Love ed listening to her talk. Joanna is Shawn’s mate who is a police detective. Loved that you brought Fiona into the story. I always like when other characters are brought into new stories. Shawn & Joanna have an adventure in this story and a happy ever after ending. I hope that Joey gets his story next.
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979 reviews6 followers
August 9, 2020
Dragons Are Real Spoiler Alert

This was a fantastic read! Loved these characters and their personalities, how they bond and understand each other. This adventure takes us to a kinda dark spot with shifter babies being sold. We finally get Shawn's story and oh this is emotional sniff sniff it has thrills,plots and a twist you don't see coming. Loveing the their animals interaction and POVs just what makes us see their Jimminy Crickets jajaja AWESOME Harmony!
180 reviews1 follower
July 26, 2020
I love this author!

I don't know why I have a "Harmony Raines" section on my to-be-read list, because I will kick bookstore my Kindle just to read hers first! I loved seeing Fiona again as well as visiting old friends. I hope Joey gets a mate soon! It's so sad to see the last of the bachelors three alone.
163 reviews
July 27, 2020
Finally Shawns Story

He has been a side character in so many other books and now has his own. Also the mystery of Jane his daughter is solved. Loved Fiona’s part in this story. Always great to get updates on characters from previous books etc. Now for Joey’s HEA. He deserves to be put out of his misery and then hopefully O’Malley’s.
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678 reviews
August 1, 2020
Another bachelor taken off the market

I've been following Shawn and Jane's story entwined with so many of the other characters and their stories. I love that we got to see a happy ending to one of Fiona's past events. I have a feeling we will see so much more of Shawn, Joanna and Jane. Can't wait for Joey's story.
3 reviews
August 2, 2020
Awesome!

I have enjoyed this series of books so much. The inclusion of characters that I adore from the rest of the series is like being part of the same community. This is another gem in a treasure of great stories . Thank you for bringing us such great people to meet and get to know!
1,557 reviews4 followers
August 29, 2020
Shawn finds his mate

so happy to finally get all of Shawn's story about how he got Jane. I have always liked Shawn and Jane. It was nice to finally understand how they got to be a family. I also liked getting a new side to Fiona. Hopefully Joey gets his mate soon. This really was a nice story. With the HEA Shawn and Jane deserved.
1,397 reviews5 followers
October 24, 2020
Shawn: Spring (Shifter Seasons Book 5)

This is a great series I'm looking forward to the next one. Shawn Spring ,Shifter Seasons Book 5 By Harmony Raines I love how they meet Shawn is a Doctor and Joanna is a Detective they meet at Kelos's family for a get together. As soon as they meet they know they are soul mates. I recommend 18 and up .
277 reviews2 followers
November 9, 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable read.

I only occasionally read these books. They give the romantic, big hero that every woman needs in her life. It’s like hiding a box of chocolates away and just reaching for one when the need arrives. This was a big bite of chocolate and throughly enjoyed.
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761 reviews3 followers
November 14, 2020
Another great installment

This centers around Shane a cougar shifter and a doctor. He has a daughter Jane who is 10 yrs old. Then Shane meets Joanne who is a wolf shifter and a Detective police officer. Once the meet they know they are mates. New characters are introduced as well as well as known characters in previous books of this series.
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414 reviews3 followers
July 27, 2020
Sweet and high energy!

This series keeps getting better and better with each book! The characters are awesome and I love how they are integrated into all the storylines of all the books! I can’t wait to read the next one to come!
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1,857 reviews8 followers
July 29, 2020
Shawn: spring

Couldn't put it down loved the storyline and the characters so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone can't wait to read more in this series
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2,197 reviews6 followers
July 29, 2020
Beautiful story!

Another beautiful story written with love at finding the one ment for you. Shane is a Doctor & an shifter who would love to find his mate when Joanna walks into his life!
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4,342 reviews5 followers
July 30, 2020
What can I say ... this has been another all night reading marathon! It is 5:51am and I just finished this wonderful story. It is a good thing I am unable to work right now. I so enjoy reading Harmony's tales!
1,749 reviews
August 6, 2020
Joanna & Shawn

Thoroughly enjoyed reading Joanna & Shawn's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes my day. Thank you for writing this story. I hope Joey's story is the next book.
46 reviews
August 7, 2020
Another Excellent Tale

This author has crafted a wonderful universe that now includes cougar ridge and I hope that this series continues to grow. This series is not anywhere close to being finished (I hope).
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972 reviews
August 14, 2020
Shawn

Another great book from Harmony Raines! Shawn is a doctor raising his daughter, Jane. The only thing missing is his mate. At a friend's party, Shawn meets Joanne his mate! How will Joanne react to Jane and the secret that he had been hiding?
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1,754 reviews1 follower
August 31, 2020
Shawn

Spring. Absolutely Awesome book. It is definitely a book I will be reading again. It has a great story and it is full of mystery and twist that will keep you interested until the very last words.
2,221 reviews4 followers
October 8, 2020
Shawn: Spring (Shifter Seasons Book 5)

Shawn and Jane had made a wonderful life themselves until it was disrupted by the past. Joanna enter their world and fell in love with them. The past had to be put to rest and the three together could build a wonderful future.
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