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Gladstone Shifters #4
Forbidden Moon
Wolf shifters have kept the secret of their existence for centuries, living in harmony with their human neighbors. Now, a secretive blogger threatens to expose them to the world. While efforts are made to find the dangerous human, packs everywhere tighten their security. Meanwhile, Gladstone is plagued by a series of attacks by unknown assailants. Threatened on every side, Ben must find a way to protect his people or risk losing everything.
Amid the danger, Jonah discovers his long-awaited mate. Trouble is, he’s not what anyone expected. What should have been a joyous union is marred by secrets and deception, presenting Ben and the pack with a difficult problem. Will Jonah’s unconventional mating bring happiness, or has Luna made a serious error?
Join your favorite shifter pack for a thrill ride of danger, secrets, drama, and romance in this fourth installment of the Gladstone Shifters - FORBIDDEN MOON! (Book 4 of 4. Contains steamy M/M content.)
Amid the danger, Jonah discovers his long-awaited mate. Trouble is, he’s not what anyone expected. What should have been a joyous union is marred by secrets and deception, presenting Ben and the pack with a difficult problem. Will Jonah’s unconventional mating bring happiness, or has Luna made a serious error?
Join your favorite shifter pack for a thrill ride of danger, secrets, drama, and romance in this fourth installment of the Gladstone Shifters - FORBIDDEN MOON! (Book 4 of 4. Contains steamy M/M content.)
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2021
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About the author
Alexander Elliott
17 books74 followersAlexander Elliott lives in the upper Midwest and is the author of books in multiple genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and romance. His work is replete with themes of love, passion, family, humor, hope, and acceptance.
The author is praised for masterful storytelling and creative world-building. His books feature realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
If you have enjoyed his work, Alexander would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
The author is praised for masterful storytelling and creative world-building. His books feature realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
If you have enjoyed his work, Alexander would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
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July 8, 2021
Best book of the series thus far!
Absolutely adore this series! Awesome world building, characters that make you root for them and kinda make you wish shifters were real! Got my fingers crossed and hoping there are more books coming in this series!
Absolutely adore this series! Awesome world building, characters that make you root for them and kinda make you wish shifters were real! Got my fingers crossed and hoping there are more books coming in this series!
July 18, 2023
FORBIDDEN MOON is the fourth book in the Gladstone Shifters series and you really need to read this as a series rather than a set of standalones.
Now, I've been waiting for Jonah's story, desperately needing the Omega to get his HEA but Luna (or maybe Mr Elliott) decided he wasn't going to have it easy - oh no! Instead, during a time when humans are threatening the pack with exposure and death, Luna decides to make his human mate known. There are a whole host of problems with a human/shifter mating, not the least of which is that RJ didn't have the first clue that shifters actually existed.
As with all these books, it's an emotional ride. I found myself welling up within the first 2%! RJ is a sweetheart who deserves all the good stuff, and that includes Jonah. Oh man, these two melted my heart.
The overall story arc is in full swing and I am LOVING how it all comes together. There is a huge character cast to this series so it definitely keeps you on your toes with just who is who and who they are mated to, if any. The pacing is perfect, giving you a plentiful mix of steam, action, and quiet times to get your breath back.
This series is a wonder - every book gives you something new. And it isn't over yet! Woot!!! I can't wait for this series to continue so I can lost in the lives of the Gladstone shifters once more.
Absolutely and utterly recommended!
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jun 22, 2021
Now, I've been waiting for Jonah's story, desperately needing the Omega to get his HEA but Luna (or maybe Mr Elliott) decided he wasn't going to have it easy - oh no! Instead, during a time when humans are threatening the pack with exposure and death, Luna decides to make his human mate known. There are a whole host of problems with a human/shifter mating, not the least of which is that RJ didn't have the first clue that shifters actually existed.
As with all these books, it's an emotional ride. I found myself welling up within the first 2%! RJ is a sweetheart who deserves all the good stuff, and that includes Jonah. Oh man, these two melted my heart.
The overall story arc is in full swing and I am LOVING how it all comes together. There is a huge character cast to this series so it definitely keeps you on your toes with just who is who and who they are mated to, if any. The pacing is perfect, giving you a plentiful mix of steam, action, and quiet times to get your breath back.
This series is a wonder - every book gives you something new. And it isn't over yet! Woot!!! I can't wait for this series to continue so I can lost in the lives of the Gladstone shifters once more.
Absolutely and utterly recommended!
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jun 22, 2021
June 18, 2021
Gladstone faces yet more danger.
There’s a lot going on simultaneously in this, probably the most complex in the series thus far, so the story has to jump around several characters, until it all comes together in an explosive end. More hot and steamy, a great romance and HEA, a massive threat to the shifters existence to be overcome and more plot twists, with more big changes still to come.
There’s a lot going on simultaneously in this, probably the most complex in the series thus far, so the story has to jump around several characters, until it all comes together in an explosive end. More hot and steamy, a great romance and HEA, a massive threat to the shifters existence to be overcome and more plot twists, with more big changes still to come.
October 9, 2021
A brilliantly woven meliu that is only getting better.
Alexander has been developing a great series of novels that have grown in leaps and bounds. The meliu that he has created around the Gladstone pack and the characters he has fleshed out with a lot of detail and background are a delicious addition to the shifter and lgbt community. Im pleased to see an interracial couple and human become the central characters in this instalment of his series. I'm truly excited to see where the tale goes next. A big shoutout and Thank you for bringing this episode onto kindle unlimited just in time for me.
Alexander has been developing a great series of novels that have grown in leaps and bounds. The meliu that he has created around the Gladstone pack and the characters he has fleshed out with a lot of detail and background are a delicious addition to the shifter and lgbt community. Im pleased to see an interracial couple and human become the central characters in this instalment of his series. I'm truly excited to see where the tale goes next. A big shoutout and Thank you for bringing this episode onto kindle unlimited just in time for me.
September 27, 2021
Another Surprising Mate For Gladstone
Through the first three books about the wolf shifters of the Gladstone Pack, they faced many trials and threats, along with great joy in meeting their fated mates. This time, the threats and the fated mate came from the human world around them. The story moves quickly as new revelations and twists and turns continue push the story forward. It was hard to find a place to stop reading. There needs to be at least one more book in the series, if not more.
Through the first three books about the wolf shifters of the Gladstone Pack, they faced many trials and threats, along with great joy in meeting their fated mates. This time, the threats and the fated mate came from the human world around them. The story moves quickly as new revelations and twists and turns continue push the story forward. It was hard to find a place to stop reading. There needs to be at least one more book in the series, if not more.
July 10, 2021
The story continues
Always happy to dive back into the Gladstone universe. More excitement with mates discovering each other, lots of antics by the children, and dealing with dangerous future changes.
KU, book in a series, paranormal, wolf shifter, fated mate, action, death of a side character, Forest ranger type profession
Always happy to dive back into the Gladstone universe. More excitement with mates discovering each other, lots of antics by the children, and dealing with dangerous future changes.
KU, book in a series, paranormal, wolf shifter, fated mate, action, death of a side character, Forest ranger type profession
May 11, 2022
Amazing story!
This story had everything... Love, lust, friendships, family, new beginnings, loss....I had to keep stopping while reading, not ready to finish and have to say goodbye to the pack from Gladstone... I laughed, wept and rejoiced right along with the pack as events unfolded....what a wonderful and amazing story.....now I want to know what happens next......(maybe only Luna knows!)
This story had everything... Love, lust, friendships, family, new beginnings, loss....I had to keep stopping while reading, not ready to finish and have to say goodbye to the pack from Gladstone... I laughed, wept and rejoiced right along with the pack as events unfolded....what a wonderful and amazing story.....now I want to know what happens next......(maybe only Luna knows!)
September 15, 2021
Eek
Yes
Loved this series the more and more I read. And I bingeread it.
I do really hope there is more to come.
Yes
Loved this series the more and more I read. And I bingeread it.
I do really hope there is more to come.
June 23, 2021
The best book of the series, so far. It was even enjoyable! I'm happy to report this one (unlike the second and third in this series) boasts of a solid protagonic couple, Jonah and RJ. And it sticks to their story! It also has a conflict! It still has its moments in which it gets side tracked to side characters, but it's not as prominent, distracting or bothersome as in the previous books.
It feels like, for the first time in this series, Alexander wrote a plot outline and stuck to it. No random side quests! He had the skill, just needed a solid plan. This is a promising turn as far as the series goes. I hope the next book is as well edited as this one.
It feels like, for the first time in this series, Alexander wrote a plot outline and stuck to it. No random side quests! He had the skill, just needed a solid plan. This is a promising turn as far as the series goes. I hope the next book is as well edited as this one.
November 18, 2021
Nice storyline
I loved that the story was so detailed and continued to add new people to the pack I also loved the way they all came together to get through their struggles. You won’t regret taking the time to read this story !
I loved that the story was so detailed and continued to add new people to the pack I also loved the way they all came together to get through their struggles. You won’t regret taking the time to read this story !
January 30, 2022
amazing !!
Another wonderful read. Love how the story is so well written. Easy to follow along if you pay attention and read all books in order. I am eager to read book 5 now. Especially after ready the epilogue im book 4z such great things too come I hope!! I cannot wait .
Another wonderful read. Love how the story is so well written. Easy to follow along if you pay attention and read all books in order. I am eager to read book 5 now. Especially after ready the epilogue im book 4z such great things too come I hope!! I cannot wait .
May 9, 2023
This series goes from strength to strength. Building on the previous 3 books, the central characters Jonah and Rascal' s journey to find each other. The problem is Luna has chosen a human (first time in memory) as jonah's mate. The wonderfulness of these books is that you also get the storyline of the previous books' central characters and a continuation on how the struggle for the existence of the pack is progressing. The book, though, introducing a new couple, also keeps the other characters central to the storyline.
July 19, 2025
Definitely worth your time
This is one of the best MM romance shifter books I have read, and I have an extensive collection of them!
The world building from book 1 of the series is phenomenal and well worth checking out.
The "scenes" are exceptionally well thought out and written. If you know, you know. 5☆
This is one of the best MM romance shifter books I have read, and I have an extensive collection of them!
The world building from book 1 of the series is phenomenal and well worth checking out.
The "scenes" are exceptionally well thought out and written. If you know, you know. 5☆
June 18, 2022
OMGOSH FANTASTIC
Please please please tell me there is a book 5! I cannot wait to follow the search for the next true elders! I loved this series from page one of book one! This is a must read for gay romance and paranormal romance fans alike!
Please please please tell me there is a book 5! I cannot wait to follow the search for the next true elders! I loved this series from page one of book one! This is a must read for gay romance and paranormal romance fans alike!
November 19, 2022
Wolf
Gladstone Pack in Michigan has had a security problem and must get it under wraps. Once found, infiltrators must be neutralized while risk exposure to humans. Forever mates bonded and sealed
Gladstone Pack in Michigan has had a security problem and must get it under wraps. Once found, infiltrators must be neutralized while risk exposure to humans. Forever mates bonded and sealed
June 26, 2021
Amazing
Great story and world building, happy that Jonah finally got his mate.
Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Great story and world building, happy that Jonah finally got his mate.
Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
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July 6, 2021Love the family values
I've so enjoyed this series! I can hardly wait for the next one! Highly recommend, well written and completely engaging.
I've so enjoyed this series! I can hardly wait for the next one! Highly recommend, well written and completely engaging.
January 14, 2022
Brilliant series
Such a good series.
I didn't like how it ended it was so open. I feel like there should be another.
Such a good series.
I didn't like how it ended it was so open. I feel like there should be another.
April 18, 2022
good wrap up to series
This book touches on all characters and gives a good look at their future. I hope there are more stories in this world.
This book touches on all characters and gives a good look at their future. I hope there are more stories in this world.
January 27, 2023
I hesitated on picking this up because I detested the 3rd book and the lack of focus on the 2 fated mates.
This was as good as books 1 and 2
This was as good as books 1 and 2
November 12, 2024
I enjoyed the story very much. The secondary plot twists bigotry in a new direction. The romance is sweet and unexpected.
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