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Suddenly Shifters #3
Abruptly a Bear
Ever been in an argument you'd like to turn into a bear to get out of?
Logan's work takes a turn for the weird, with strange agencies investigating heavy metal contaminations in the water that might not even exist. But none of that is quite as bizarre as suddenly becoming a bear in the middle of an argument with his girlfriend.
Anna fears her life is going nowhere fast. The neighbor is a jerk, the apartment is a wreck, the landlord won't fix things, all the food in the fridge is gone...and now her boyfriend is a bear!
Abruptly a Bear is a hilarious short standalone paranormal romance romp in the Suddenly Shifters series. It was previously published on Vella and as a serial at Patreon.
Logan's work takes a turn for the weird, with strange agencies investigating heavy metal contaminations in the water that might not even exist. But none of that is quite as bizarre as suddenly becoming a bear in the middle of an argument with his girlfriend.
Anna fears her life is going nowhere fast. The neighbor is a jerk, the apartment is a wreck, the landlord won't fix things, all the food in the fridge is gone...and now her boyfriend is a bear!
Abruptly a Bear is a hilarious short standalone paranormal romance romp in the Suddenly Shifters series. It was previously published on Vella and as a serial at Patreon.
- GenresShapeshiftersRomance
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2021
104 people are currently reading
21 people want to read
About the author
Elva Birch
118 books275 followersElva Birch is an author of the impossible and irresistible. She is a fire dragon Gemini living in Alaska who belly dances outside at twenty below in the winter and loves to find tiny fairy moss worlds in the summer with her camera.
Elva also writes SHIFTING SANDS RESORT, GREEN VALLEY SHIFTERS, and FAE SHIFTER KNIGHTS as Zoe Chant.
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Elva also writes SHIFTING SANDS RESORT, GREEN VALLEY SHIFTERS, and FAE SHIFTER KNIGHTS as Zoe Chant.
Join her Reader's Retreat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elvab... for sneak previews or join her mailing list and get a free novella at: http://www.elvabirch.com/join-the-mai...
Not sure where to start? Take the quiz at her site to find your perfect book! https://www.elvabirch.com/find-a-book/
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September 6, 2021
Very cute and fun short story!
What do you do, when you turn into a bear right in the middle of a fight with your girlfriend? Logan is going to find out, because that is what happened while he was fighting with Anna. This is a very sweet shifter romance with an interesting mystery. These short stories start with "Something in the Water" and then continue from there. I can't wait to see where this is going.
The pace is fast and the tone is hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has no steam, just suggestions about what happened or will happen. The characters are vivid and endearing. If you enjoy short shifter romances with a little bit of action and a bit of a mystery, then this series is for you. Enjoy!
What do you do, when you turn into a bear right in the middle of a fight with your girlfriend? Logan is going to find out, because that is what happened while he was fighting with Anna. This is a very sweet shifter romance with an interesting mystery. These short stories start with "Something in the Water" and then continue from there. I can't wait to see where this is going.
The pace is fast and the tone is hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has no steam, just suggestions about what happened or will happen. The characters are vivid and endearing. If you enjoy short shifter romances with a little bit of action and a bit of a mystery, then this series is for you. Enjoy!
April 7, 2022
Great Series
I love this series. I love following the overall story unfold along the way. The fact that this book started with an established couple who were going through a rough patch in their relationship made it even more interesting as that scenario in generally overlooked in the romance genre. There are plenty of stories about new romance of various types and second chance romancer about couple who have separated and finally come back together. Couples who are still couples but having troubles however are very rare, making this tale a refreshing new approach and well worth the read quite apart from it being part of a very interesting series. Treat yourself and read it. I did.
I love this series. I love following the overall story unfold along the way. The fact that this book started with an established couple who were going through a rough patch in their relationship made it even more interesting as that scenario in generally overlooked in the romance genre. There are plenty of stories about new romance of various types and second chance romancer about couple who have separated and finally come back together. Couples who are still couples but having troubles however are very rare, making this tale a refreshing new approach and well worth the read quite apart from it being part of a very interesting series. Treat yourself and read it. I did.
May 27, 2022
silly, fun, short, and sweet
Another fun story in the Suddenly Shifters series. This is the 3rd installment I’ve read. Each book only takes a couple of hours to read. The first begins with a small town doctor and her reclusive duplex neighbor suddenly learning they can shift into a cat and dog. Mysterious federal agents are snooping around and are trying to claim its “something in the water”. This story is about the doctor’s nurse and her boyfriend who works at the water plant. The plot thickens so to speak, although we still have no rationale for the sudden ability to shift. The whole story takes place in one eventful day and the series of events flow smoothly until the sweet ending. These are very light and quick reads.
Another fun story in the Suddenly Shifters series. This is the 3rd installment I’ve read. Each book only takes a couple of hours to read. The first begins with a small town doctor and her reclusive duplex neighbor suddenly learning they can shift into a cat and dog. Mysterious federal agents are snooping around and are trying to claim its “something in the water”. This story is about the doctor’s nurse and her boyfriend who works at the water plant. The plot thickens so to speak, although we still have no rationale for the sudden ability to shift. The whole story takes place in one eventful day and the series of events flow smoothly until the sweet ending. These are very light and quick reads.
December 5, 2021
**Received audible code for new version through FB Group**
Logan & Anna ... A couple who's been together since high school ... 5 years later, they're in a slump. She's a nurse, but flamed out on her life goals. He's a mechanic, who supported her through school. She feels guilty, and he's apparently starts turning into a bear.
This was a wonderful re-connect love story. They both are dealing with insecurities and due to conflicting schedules ... they've stopped communicating. They work together to figure out what's going on with his shifting, and the issues with their relationship.
Logan & Anna ... A couple who's been together since high school ... 5 years later, they're in a slump. She's a nurse, but flamed out on her life goals. He's a mechanic, who supported her through school. She feels guilty, and he's apparently starts turning into a bear.
This was a wonderful re-connect love story. They both are dealing with insecurities and due to conflicting schedules ... they've stopped communicating. They work together to figure out what's going on with his shifting, and the issues with their relationship.
May 12, 2025
Love Rekindled and Newly Found! 4.85*****/5 Spoiler Alert
With the community suddenly, shifting into ravenous, sleepy animals, Dr. Julia and sci-fi writer Francis decided to form a local book club to connect with newly minted shifters; while Anna, her nurse, and her bookend Logan, water plant employee/shifter bear reconnected and proposed to Anna after staking out his plant to spy on Lena and Torque. Double HEA in this novella, with love him amok! A Must-Read!!
05/10/25- 05/10/25
With the community suddenly, shifting into ravenous, sleepy animals, Dr. Julia and sci-fi writer Francis decided to form a local book club to connect with newly minted shifters; while Anna, her nurse, and her bookend Logan, water plant employee/shifter bear reconnected and proposed to Anna after staking out his plant to spy on Lena and Torque. Double HEA in this novella, with love him amok! A Must-Read!!
05/10/25- 05/10/25
April 28, 2023
hit the spot
Today was a rough day and I knew Elva Birch would bring some lightness, and this did not disappoint. Established relationships are a rarity, but I especially enjoyed it with Logan and Anna in this novella. Them starting the day with a fight over eaten yogurt and ending up recognizing how strong their relationship is and how in love they are was so sweet and delightful.
Today was a rough day and I knew Elva Birch would bring some lightness, and this did not disappoint. Established relationships are a rarity, but I especially enjoyed it with Logan and Anna in this novella. Them starting the day with a fight over eaten yogurt and ending up recognizing how strong their relationship is and how in love they are was so sweet and delightful.
August 2, 2023
I’m not normally into paranormal/shifter romance, but I stumbled on this one by chance, and I was curious. As an amusing novella, I read it in one go. I enjoyed it. I liked the characters Anna and Logan. And as the story starts with Logan eating Anna’s yoghurt, amongst other mishaps, I could definitely sympathise. Though this is book 3 in the series, and I have not read any of the previous books yet, it was fine. A good read.
September 6, 2021
Cute story with lots of humor
I love the humor in this story. The cops showing up and seeing marinara sauce all over thinking there had been a fight. To darn funny. Gary is a real annoying neighbor. During the daylight hours you are allowed to make noise in your own place. Like wow. So many possibilities with this mysterious issue that causes the itchy munchies shifting!
I love the humor in this story. The cops showing up and seeing marinara sauce all over thinking there had been a fight. To darn funny. Gary is a real annoying neighbor. During the daylight hours you are allowed to make noise in your own place. Like wow. So many possibilities with this mysterious issue that causes the itchy munchies shifting!
September 8, 2021
This feels like a real relationship that involves two very tired people who suddenly have a secret, a mystery to solve and that little spark reignites their lives and shows them how much they truly love each other.
A fun and clever book that is a wonderful transition from book 1&2 and made me laugh out loud.
A fun and clever book that is a wonderful transition from book 1&2 and made me laugh out loud.
December 17, 2021
Enjoyable Romp
It looks like there's a lot happening in this story, and there is. There's plenty of fun, mysterious shifting, drama, and sex. What was missing for me was the very, very slow advance in solving the mystery of why are random people suddenly become shifters. Yes, I'm impatient. And, yes, this short story is so worth reading and enjoying. So, please read it.
It looks like there's a lot happening in this story, and there is. There's plenty of fun, mysterious shifting, drama, and sex. What was missing for me was the very, very slow advance in solving the mystery of why are random people suddenly become shifters. Yes, I'm impatient. And, yes, this short story is so worth reading and enjoying. So, please read it.
December 31, 2023
Abruptly a Bear (Suddenly Shifters)
This was just as good as the 1st book. It's rather cute that he turns in the kitchen. I understand her surprise and fear to have a giant bear in the kitchen with her. After run-ins with the law and some "Men in black they get their HEA. Onto the next story.
This was just as good as the 1st book. It's rather cute that he turns in the kitchen. I understand her surprise and fear to have a giant bear in the kitchen with her. After run-ins with the law and some "Men in black they get their HEA. Onto the next story.
August 1, 2025
Fun Story.
Another great and fun novella in the Suddenly Shifters series. I wss hooked start to finish. I loved that Anna and Logan are already a couple at the beginning. They just have to work through problems any couple might have until the issue of him abruptly turning into a bear is added. I can't wait to read the next story in this series.
Another great and fun novella in the Suddenly Shifters series. I wss hooked start to finish. I loved that Anna and Logan are already a couple at the beginning. They just have to work through problems any couple might have until the issue of him abruptly turning into a bear is added. I can't wait to read the next story in this series.
September 6, 2021
Abruptly a bear
Couldn't put it down loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone and can't wait to read more in this series
Couldn't put it down loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone and can't wait to read more in this series
September 7, 2021
After Happily Ever After
Logan and Anna have been living together for years. They've been drifting apart... until Logan turns into a bear. How that brings them back together is funny and heart warming.
Logan and Anna have been living together for years. They've been drifting apart... until Logan turns into a bear. How that brings them back together is funny and heart warming.
September 8, 2021
no fated mates realization
I quickly skimmed through it. It was a disappointment. The book was fine but I moved on when I realized the fated mates realization moment wasn’t there. I didn’t feel like wasting my time
I quickly skimmed through it. It was a disappointment. The book was fine but I moved on when I realized the fated mates realization moment wasn’t there. I didn’t feel like wasting my time
September 9, 2021
short but awesome read!
I loved this book but do wish it was longer, even though I knew it was a novella.. I really liked Anna and her Bear…got invested in this couple! More books in this series please!! Love it!
I loved this book but do wish it was longer, even though I knew it was a novella.. I really liked Anna and her Bear…got invested in this couple! More books in this series please!! Love it!
October 13, 2021
Review
I hope more sudden shifters stories will come soon.I can't wait to see what is happening 😊😊 I follow all of your books under all of your pen names. I am never disappointed!
I hope more sudden shifters stories will come soon.I can't wait to see what is happening 😊😊 I follow all of your books under all of your pen names. I am never disappointed!
March 18, 2023
A Different Approach
Spoiler: not a love at first sight hea story and I really enjoyed the spin. Liked the characters and would have enjoyed a little more of their story but this is probably my favorite in the series so far.
Spoiler: not a love at first sight hea story and I really enjoyed the spin. Liked the characters and would have enjoyed a little more of their story but this is probably my favorite in the series so far.
May 4, 2024
Cutest couple ever
It's always nice to read about a couple that have already been together. It's like reading a bonus episode of how they are now. I do wonder why some folks are changing and others are not?
It's always nice to read about a couple that have already been together. It's like reading a bonus episode of how they are now. I do wonder why some folks are changing and others are not?
March 16, 2025
3.4 stars.
This is another installment in this overarching storyline. This time we get a "relationship in trouble" romance that kinda goes somewhere and kinda doesn't.
It's cute enough I'll probably read more in this series but it's not a super satisfying story arc.
This is another installment in this overarching storyline. This time we get a "relationship in trouble" romance that kinda goes somewhere and kinda doesn't.
It's cute enough I'll probably read more in this series but it's not a super satisfying story arc.
September 7, 2021
Cute!
I loved that Anna and Logan were already a couple who had lost there way and how becoming a shifter changed everything! Can’t wait for the next one!!!
I loved that Anna and Logan were already a couple who had lost there way and how becoming a shifter changed everything! Can’t wait for the next one!!!
September 11, 2021
Fun
Like the concept of was an amusing quick read. I hope that as the series develops it will settle into being longer and not satisfying reads with a cast of appealing characters
Like the concept of was an amusing quick read. I hope that as the series develops it will settle into being longer and not satisfying reads with a cast of appealing characters
November 27, 2022
It's something in the water
The government was experimenting with making were animals. Somehow the lotion got into the town drinking water. Now everyone is becoming a were animal.
The government was experimenting with making were animals. Somehow the lotion got into the town drinking water. Now everyone is becoming a were animal.
March 17, 2023
Fun read, great humor, conflicts and clever characters. Looking forward to doing a deep dive on the rest of the series. Enjoy!
March 28, 2023
I enjoyed this, It was a fun read.
July 30, 2023
😁😁😁💜
Another short, fast-paced novella and one more new shifter in town. The fake EPA agency is still hanging around, but there is also another suspicious group now.
Another short, fast-paced novella and one more new shifter in town. The fake EPA agency is still hanging around, but there is also another suspicious group now.
April 30, 2025
lovely couple
It was a nice change having an established couple as the heroes.
Again it’s a fast fun read, perfect for lunch.
It was a nice change having an established couple as the heroes.
Again it’s a fast fun read, perfect for lunch.
July 10, 2025
Fun read with a bit of spice
Nice, light, fun read with a bit of spice! Elva Birch delivers again. Looking forward to reading the next book!
Nice, light, fun read with a bit of spice! Elva Birch delivers again. Looking forward to reading the next book!
June 13, 2023
Very realistic handling of a relationship finding its way back from being on the rocks!
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