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Huntingdawn #1
Accidentally Were?
Pearl Gordon wakes up after her first ever one-night stand to an empty bed, a plethora of love bites, and every stray canine in town serenading her bedroom window. Something's not right -- neither the dogs, nor the strange canine tooth marks in the middle of all the hickeys she now wears around her neck make any sense.
When her pal Shaun can't come up with any better excuse than she was bitten by a werewolf -- seriously, as if! -- Shaun suggests Pearl double check with her neighbor, Rex Dixon. After all, the handsome, burly, bear of a man might be practicing as a vet, but he also trained as a GP.
Angry that a Were in heat was so stupid as to sit herself down in the middle of his waiting room, Rex reacts. Only there's a few things he doesn't know about Pearl, and it seems Magic is about to poke a pin in the side of his confirmed bachelor balloon. There's a prophecy to fulfill and Fate's out hunting, and she's loaded for Were-Bear.
When Miss Priss in pearls meets Mr. Proudly Plaid in flannel, there'll be more flying than just blue sparks and fur.
When her pal Shaun can't come up with any better excuse than she was bitten by a werewolf -- seriously, as if! -- Shaun suggests Pearl double check with her neighbor, Rex Dixon. After all, the handsome, burly, bear of a man might be practicing as a vet, but he also trained as a GP.
Angry that a Were in heat was so stupid as to sit herself down in the middle of his waiting room, Rex reacts. Only there's a few things he doesn't know about Pearl, and it seems Magic is about to poke a pin in the side of his confirmed bachelor balloon. There's a prophecy to fulfill and Fate's out hunting, and she's loaded for Were-Bear.
When Miss Priss in pearls meets Mr. Proudly Plaid in flannel, there'll be more flying than just blue sparks and fur.
123 pages, ebook
First published November 1, 2007
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About the author
Anne Douglas
14 books92 followersAnne started writing smutty stories in 2006 on the advice of her girlfriends who declared, “You’ve read so much of that stuff you should be able to write it in your sleep!” Turns out it wasn’t such a bad idea.
Not one to be shy, she jumped into the publishing pool with both feet and is now multi-published, as well as award nominated.
She’s a transplant, like most of the rest of Florida, although she came to the Sunshine Peninsular via Auckland, New Zealand. No, she doesn’t know why she moved from such a lovely country (although her husband might have had something to do with it); no, she doesn’t know any hobbits, nor any orcs; and yes, her accent is kinda sexy.
She has an Eppie Finalist certificate hanging on her office wall, as well as top ten nominations in the Preditors and Editors yearly polls.
Not one to be shy, she jumped into the publishing pool with both feet and is now multi-published, as well as award nominated.
She’s a transplant, like most of the rest of Florida, although she came to the Sunshine Peninsular via Auckland, New Zealand. No, she doesn’t know why she moved from such a lovely country (although her husband might have had something to do with it); no, she doesn’t know any hobbits, nor any orcs; and yes, her accent is kinda sexy.
She has an Eppie Finalist certificate hanging on her office wall, as well as top ten nominations in the Preditors and Editors yearly polls.
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June 15, 2011
Loved, loved this story. It was so cute and sexy. Great world building, loved the other characters. I'm definitely going to be reading more books by this author.
Pearl lets loose one night and is bitten by a were. She doesn't know this at first but can't figure out why all these dogs are following her around and leaving tapioca presents on her pants legs. Her friend tells her to go to a vet she knows that's also an MD. She goes and finds out or rather he finds out she's in heat and she's some sort of were. They have hanky panky and then magic makes her the same were animal as Rex and leaves a little bundle of joy. Now they have to get to know each other.
I would recommend this book.
Pearl lets loose one night and is bitten by a were. She doesn't know this at first but can't figure out why all these dogs are following her around and leaving tapioca presents on her pants legs. Her friend tells her to go to a vet she knows that's also an MD. She goes and finds out or rather he finds out she's in heat and she's some sort of were. They have hanky panky and then magic makes her the same were animal as Rex and leaves a little bundle of joy. Now they have to get to know each other.
I would recommend this book.
August 8, 2014
Raised to uphold strong moral character and proper etiquette, Pearl can't believe she got wasted and ended up having a one night stand. What makes matter worse, the man bit her. Wanting to make sure she has not contracted anything contagious she goes to a Vet who quickly realizes she is his mate. How do you tell a prim and proper lady that she has just become a shifter and mate?
Cute story, Pearl is pretty funny as she tries to maintain her rigid standards, but when it seems that it was all for naught her naughty side decides to make an appearance.
Cute story, Pearl is pretty funny as she tries to maintain her rigid standards, but when it seems that it was all for naught her naughty side decides to make an appearance.
August 1, 2015
So this was an interesting concept. Pearl is bitten by a "Were" (we never find out who) during a one-night-stand and suddenly finds herself in were-limbo and in heat. She doesn't have a beast yet - that is determined by the guy she ends up having sex with. That lucky guy turns out to be Rex, a bear-shifter and he gets her pregnant the first go round.
As I said, great concept, not so great in reality. I loved all the beginning, right up to the crazy magic turning her into a were-bear. But the insta-pregnancy and magic telling us immediately. Eh. Not my favorite trope. I prefer the old fashioned way. I think I would have preferred them dealing with the fact that they're mated before dealing with a pregnancy. And that's basically what this story is all about. There's no other conflict or action other then, let's figure out if we're compatible so we can eventually live together and raise a kid. And this is interspersed with further information about the Were pack, the fate of the bear shifters, Pearl's family, etc. And the rules seemed to be a bit convoluted. This was a good story. I wouldn't say it was bad at all. The writing was very well done and intelligent. I liked the idea for this story so much that I kept reading. It was unique. I also liked Pearl and Rex. Just not sure I'm going to continue this series.
As I said, great concept, not so great in reality. I loved all the beginning, right up to the crazy magic turning her into a were-bear. But the insta-pregnancy and magic telling us immediately. Eh. Not my favorite trope. I prefer the old fashioned way. I think I would have preferred them dealing with the fact that they're mated before dealing with a pregnancy. And that's basically what this story is all about. There's no other conflict or action other then, let's figure out if we're compatible so we can eventually live together and raise a kid. And this is interspersed with further information about the Were pack, the fate of the bear shifters, Pearl's family, etc. And the rules seemed to be a bit convoluted. This was a good story. I wouldn't say it was bad at all. The writing was very well done and intelligent. I liked the idea for this story so much that I kept reading. It was unique. I also liked Pearl and Rex. Just not sure I'm going to continue this series.
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March 4, 2014
Good premise that got a bit lost in the execution. Both hero and heroine were likable. Towards the end the piling on of coincidences and mystic stuff weighed the story down.
May 30, 2017
What to say about this book...
For one I was sooooooo excited to go read this after I read the blurb, in all fareness I probably put this book on a bit of a pedestal thinking it would be amazing. Unfortunately it wasn't as great and as amazing as I would of hoped. The story just lacked something, I'm not sure if it was more development in the relationship between pearl and the hunk of a bear Rex. It just seemed that whenever the was a chance to make something more exciting or add a twist to keep you guessing the author was like, nah I'll just state what it is, perhaps some like that but I was looking forward to a bit of a adventure filled having you on the edge of your seat guessing book. But nope it was apparently not destined to be. All that said it's an alright book and a nice quick read if you like a bit of shifter romance that doesn't get too complicated. I give it a 3.5 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️
For one I was sooooooo excited to go read this after I read the blurb, in all fareness I probably put this book on a bit of a pedestal thinking it would be amazing. Unfortunately it wasn't as great and as amazing as I would of hoped. The story just lacked something, I'm not sure if it was more development in the relationship between pearl and the hunk of a bear Rex. It just seemed that whenever the was a chance to make something more exciting or add a twist to keep you guessing the author was like, nah I'll just state what it is, perhaps some like that but I was looking forward to a bit of a adventure filled having you on the edge of your seat guessing book. But nope it was apparently not destined to be. All that said it's an alright book and a nice quick read if you like a bit of shifter romance that doesn't get too complicated. I give it a 3.5 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️
May 18, 2017
Fun romp of a book. Quick read.
September 26, 2009
One of those books that's a decent read, but ultimately forgettable.
Paranormal romance, heavy on the erotic aspect, light on plot. If it was a paperback, rather than an ebook, I'd throw it in the charity pile.
I liked the set-up better than the execution. A human woman who gets bitten by a Were (love bites during sex) and goes into heat before she has shifted, or even realized she's been changed.
The mixed "pack" of multiple Weres was a bit strange. As was the "being in heat" attracting Weres of a different animal species. Wouldn't wolf only call to wolf? Also, I prefer the biological basis of lycanthropy over the "I don't want to explain" magic version. (Yes, I'm picky. *g*)
Other than that, it was like the book needed to be filled out more. Like things were skipped over and transitions were missing. Maybe a meatier plot than just the romance and becoming Were. There wasn't any real obstacle. As much as I'm a character driven reader, there does need to be a plot arc to the book.
Paranormal romance, heavy on the erotic aspect, light on plot. If it was a paperback, rather than an ebook, I'd throw it in the charity pile.
I liked the set-up better than the execution. A human woman who gets bitten by a Were (love bites during sex) and goes into heat before she has shifted, or even realized she's been changed.
The mixed "pack" of multiple Weres was a bit strange. As was the "being in heat" attracting Weres of a different animal species. Wouldn't wolf only call to wolf? Also, I prefer the biological basis of lycanthropy over the "I don't want to explain" magic version. (Yes, I'm picky. *g*)
Other than that, it was like the book needed to be filled out more. Like things were skipped over and transitions were missing. Maybe a meatier plot than just the romance and becoming Were. There wasn't any real obstacle. As much as I'm a character driven reader, there does need to be a plot arc to the book.
July 19, 2009
A fun book - neither out loud belly laughs or quiet smirks at the witty banter between the lead couple - but cotton candy fun paranormal with explicit details. I would have enjoyed learning more about Pearl, as she went from Ms. Priss to She-Bear too easily to suite my fancy. The names were kinda hokey, too - Pearl with her pearls, Rex the alpha male, etc. Pearl's being related to the Grande Dame was just a little too coincidental as well, especially as how after she was introduced, her fear-inspiring reputation turned out to be a overdone. The many good, fun qualities of the book definitely redeemed it - after all, this is candy.
May 23, 2011
Shy librarian-type Pearl Gordon finally goes out on a date and wouldn't you know it, gets bitten by a were-creature. She instantly goes into heat and has all the dogs in town sniffing at her...er skirts. In desperation she heads to the local vet to see if he, Rex Dixon, has any ideas as to what the heck is going on. Low and behold, he's a were-creature too and immediately grabs her and hussles her out of town. The sparks fly, literally, and they are off and running.
This is a light-hearted romance with a bit of humor tossed in. A great start to a new series with some fun characters and interesting weres. The next installment ought to be interesting.
This is a light-hearted romance with a bit of humor tossed in. A great start to a new series with some fun characters and interesting weres. The next installment ought to be interesting.
May 29, 2010
What a fun book!! The heroine is absolutely starched, stiff, straight-laced, thanks to her mother who was (unbeknownst to the heroine) a Were/human hybrid. Pearl was a 31 year old professional woman who, just once in her life, "blew off steam" with a one-night-stand, and her life was never the same. Meet Rex, the vet/GP physician who is really a Were-bear and who scents Pearl after her fateful night, and the hijinks never stop from then on. This is not a long book and it is not necessarily a complicated plot. But it sure was fun to read and together with the good writing, lively dialogue, sexy encounters, colorful characters, this is a book that is sure to please.
December 2, 2014
This was my first read by Anne Douglas and I really enjoyed it. Pearl is a stiff straight-laced professional woman who, just once in her life, had a one-night-stand and was bitten by a Were. Well, her life was never the same after that night! She instantly goes into heat and has all the dogs in town sniffing at her. With the suggestion by her best friend she goes to see Rex, the vet/GP physician who is really a Were-bear and once he scents Pearl , Rex realizes she is his mate. This book had quite a few funny parts that made me laugh out loud. And the ending was a surprise but you have to read it to get the surprise.
December 30, 2010
This story was absolutely adorable!
Straight-laced Pearl decides to hang out with the girls and "let loose" for one night. After lots of drinks, she wakes up the next day with hickeys that look like a canine bite and all the area dogs following her around. Going to see the local vet, Rex, in hopes he can tell her more about the bites, she finds that she's been bitten by a Were AND that she's in heat.
Rex has some secrets of his own and together they discover that things (and people) aren't always as they seem.
A delightful fun read! Highly recommended.
Straight-laced Pearl decides to hang out with the girls and "let loose" for one night. After lots of drinks, she wakes up the next day with hickeys that look like a canine bite and all the area dogs following her around. Going to see the local vet, Rex, in hopes he can tell her more about the bites, she finds that she's been bitten by a Were AND that she's in heat.
Rex has some secrets of his own and together they discover that things (and people) aren't always as they seem.
A delightful fun read! Highly recommended.
October 13, 2009
Prim and proper lady is bit by a werewolf. Oops. She is claimed as a mate by the resident vet. Luckily, she is no pushover, but gives back as good as she gets. Well-written, though I didn't care as much about the Pack protocols. The romance was more interesting.
December 17, 2009
3.75 out of 5
February 28, 2010
To me this is a very good book with zero conflict which to me keeps it from being five star. A little more external conflict would have gone a long way...
May 16, 2023
Read this before joining Goodreads era, so I rated this just by what I feel after I finish read. One of some erotica titles that I read because "curiousity"
October 4, 2012
meh!
a bit funny, a bit sexy...
an ok read
a bit funny, a bit sexy...
an ok read
September 9, 2011
Scrumptious!!
June 17, 2011
I absolutely loved how this book ended. It made me laugh.
August 5, 2011
3.5 stars
October 26, 2011
It was okay but I woudln't bother reading it again. I think werewolves and eroticism don't match in my head. It's not my genre but it was nice to try it out...
January 24, 2012
This was a fantastic book! I absolutely loved Pearl and Rex. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!
November 12, 2012
Light story and quick read. It was ok, but not much to the plot. What was there was a little fluffy.
January 21, 2013
3.5 stars
July 16, 2013
4-2013
7-2013
If I read a book more than once its a good read
7-2013
If I read a book more than once its a good read
July 21, 2014
.5 star
July 31, 2013
I liked the different twist to the story!
May 27, 2014
Loved this book. It was a really good read. Lots of funny parts to make it interesting. Will definitely be looking for more of this author's books.
December 23, 2013
This was a fun read, some twists and turns, so glad there was a pt 2 of the series. I I was left wanting more
February 6, 2014
This is a good book. Totally forward and to the point.
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