Chillin' Out

F.U.C. Newbie Academy #16

by Mandy Rosko

Can a chinchilla and cat find common ground?

After getting kidnapped, experimented on, and changed forever, Charlie is happy to throw her middle finger up at the world and sleep in her comfortable burrow until the end of time.

If only a handsome, yet annoying, agent of FUC would just leave her alone!

Sam is determined to keep Charlie safe, which means making sure she stays in line. No sneaking out at night to dig cozy beds in the forest, or this cat will hunt her down and return her by the scruff of her neck.

Because a sneaky snake shifter has been terrorizing the FUCN'A rescued experiments, and though Charlie has no memory of him, he seems to have a special interest in her.

Is this fluffy chinchilla all that she seems? Or is her memory loss hiding something more sinister?


Chillin’ Out s part of Eve Langlais’ Furry United Coaltion Newbie Academy (F.U.C.N.’A.) EveL Worlds. This book is a standalone, but it is connected to Mandy's other FUCN'A stories, I'll Be Dammed (Albert and Beverley's story) and Trash Queen (Warren and Trisha's story)!

151 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 6, 2021

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Mandy Rosko lives as a hermit and she works in Ottawa, Ontario. Every once in a while she peels herself away from writing and Internet surfing to socialize with real people. She loves videogames, Sailor Moon, and her dog.

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Reviews

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters and an interesting story line. The author moves the story quickly and smoothly with her descriptive and detailed writing , painting her scenes perfectly and delivers a great read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie was one of the lucky experimet subjects that were rescued. She is now a chinchilla shifter but the only sign of her shift is her silver hair and eyes that look the same in both forms. She has lost all memories before the time she was rescued from her cage. Charlie is bored at FUCN'A is is tired of all the tests. All her chinchilla wants to do is dig a cozy nest underground to hide. One day she is hiding out in her little den trying to avoid the doctor and his blood tests. She thinks she is safe and hidden until the new guy working security, Sam catches her and pulls her out. For some reason Sam has a big affect on her and her chinchilla, She can't resist teasing him and needling him. She just can't leave him alone.

Sam was a victim of experimentation a long time ago. He was human until he was kidnapped at age 10 and experiemented on. Now he is a housecat shifter who is an FUC agent. He was brought in because of the cobra shifter bad guy is still on the loose. Sam is great at sniffing out and fighting snakes. When he meets Charlie, he is torn. He knows that he shouldn't be involved with her because it isn't professional or good for her. However the chinchilla is driving him nuts and he can't get her out of his mind. He will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a shifter romance and tells the story of Charlie the chinchilla and her new FUC protector Sam the cat. Charlie is sick of having tests and just wants to stay in her burrow where she’s nice and safe. She stays there until Dr Nolan tells her there’s snakes around. As she tries to sneak out of her burrow she’s grabbed by a stranger, Sam. When she shifts and has a go at him he gives her his coat to cover her nakedness, his scent kind of short circuits her brain and she can’t help teasing him, he fails to hide his feelings and walks off. While they get closer, the snake tries to get Charlie to go with him but she’s saved by the agents. Unfortunately John tells the agents she is on his side and helped Mother. Charlie doesn’t believe him an decides to act as bait to prove her innocence.

I enjoyed reading this book, it’s part of a series which I didn’t know, however I read it fine but it’s probably better reading the previous books first.

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[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a NON-SPOILER REVIEW. Chillin Out by Mandy Rosko is part of the FUCN'A World. This is a fast paced quick read that gives some interesting insight to the ongoing FUC storyline. Charlie has been rescued and has no memory of her past. As a new shifter, all she wants to do is chill out as a chinchilla in her burrow, but something or someone wants her back in a cage and has sent a snake into the FUC facility. Sam has been assigned to keep an eye on the rescues. As a cat shifter he can scent out other shifters and hopefully keep the rescues safe. But safe isn't all Sam wants for Charlie. A fun read that is action packed and sweetly sexy.

This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Booksprout.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie is one of the former humans FUCN’A rescued from the labs. She had been found in a cage and can now change into a chinchilla. Unfortunately she feels safest when she can dig down into a burrow; hard to do in a dorm room. Sam is a new guard hired to protect the rescued people and he and Charlie have an instant connection. Regrettably, the snake shifter terrorizing them also feels close to her and claims a past Charlie can’t remember. Now they all have to work to stop the threat and determine what Charlie’s link to the bad guys really is. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.

[Diane Selander- maglioli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chillin' Out

I really enjoyed this latest book in the FUC Academy series. Sam, who is a cat shifter, is an employee of the Academy assigned to protect the residents and Charlie is a chinchilla shifter who was rescued from the lab run by "Mother". Without any memories of her previous life Charlie doesn't know what to believe when she is told by John, the cobra snake shifter, that they were friends and he has come to take her home. John also works for "Mother" and now she is more confused and concerned of her involvement.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a shifter story about Charlie, a chinchilla, and Sam, her new cat F.U.C. protector. Charlie has some memory loss, but a snake shifter seems to be taking an interest in her. He’s up to something, but what? Will he try to harm Charlie?

I love this series! This was an enjoyable story that gave the reader things to think about. I am glad that Sam was so protective and dependable, someone she could trust and rely on. Grab your copy and see what the snake is up to. Will events pull Charlie and Sam closer, or push them away from each other?

[Jennifer Lovins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chililn’ out

Charlie feels safe when she is in one of her burrows. Dr Nolan is having Sam help him find her. They don’t want a snake that is lose to get her. Sam makes it his mission to keep her safe especially after an incident that happened in her room. Sam fights his feelings for her and Charlie does everything she can to get him to notice her. How long can Sam holed out? Will it end up taking a life and death situation for both to admit their feelings? Come on in and find out.

[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This very well written book 17 in the FUC Academy Series was entertaining with well-thought out story, characters and setting. These characters have unique personalities and their actions are engaging and believable. This interesting story has the following: intrigue, twists and turns, adventure, action, danger, steam and a HEA. It is a fast-paced, shifter book that will keep you entertained throughout. I am will be on the lookout for more books and series by this Author

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[Sara Sigler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie was one of the last rescued from the person doing experiments on people. Sam was an older rescue experimented on for 5 years and became a FUC academy officer. They were having problems with a person that helped the person doing the experiments. Sam and Charlie finally got together but he lost someone. Need the next book immediately chewing my nails wondering?

[tburbr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, we are provided with another great addition to the FUC Academy world. The characters were well written and the story line was engaging. This book kept my attention from beginning to end. I am eagerly awaiting the next book.

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[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super fun paranormal romance.. I absolutely loved it! The characters are very likable and the story is clever and funny..

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[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie’s a chinchillas shifter, while Sam’s a cat shifter - it shouldn’t work, yet somehow, they’re mates! I loved Charlie’s sass and resilience, it was such fun to read how she wore down Sam’s aloofness. This spin-off series is very exciting, and it keeps me hooked!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 17 of the FUC Academy series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Sam and Charlie's story has suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, villains, and romance. I can not wait until the next book is out. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was another fun read in the fuc academy, it had what I've come to enjoy from the series and the characters were great. I look forward to more in the series.

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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story

Well written and will keep you turning the page. Loved reading this one and looking forward to more. A must read book.

[angela gunstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chillin' out

Loved the characters and the storyline and couldn't put it down so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone

[Reader03 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another zany but enjoyable read with a little bit of everything in it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read that mixes together a mystery, amnesia, trust, danger and love. It was entertaining and I enjoyed how the story unfolded, making it a great addition to the FUC world :)

[Andi Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely quick read. Loved the main characters. You can't help but feel for Charlie and the life she's had to deal with. Free from the hell that changed her forever into a Chinchilla shifter. She and others were rescued and are adjusting slowly to their new lives. Charlie meets Sam, also changed, he is a cat. There is a connection that grows despite Sam's hesitance. There is also a somewhat unwilling bad guy but it all works out for the pair. It's Sam's brother, you are left wondering about at the end.