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The Others
A Devoted Companion
Delaney Wells survived a nightmare as a child.
Now a grown woman, she puts on a happy face for friends and family so they don’t worry. When her parents bring her a rescue dog named Kody, she clings to him to ease her loneliness and feelings of isolation.
Kody Powell was born a Shapeshifter. The shape that always came easiest was a small dog he’d seen as a child. When he finds himself captured, locked in pet jail, and adopted by a nice older couple, he bides his time to make his escape.
Then he meets Laney and understands she needs him more than he needs his freedom.
You need this heartfelt love story from paranormal author, Sabrina Rue. It will keep you reading until the very last page.
Now a grown woman, she puts on a happy face for friends and family so they don’t worry. When her parents bring her a rescue dog named Kody, she clings to him to ease her loneliness and feelings of isolation.
Kody Powell was born a Shapeshifter. The shape that always came easiest was a small dog he’d seen as a child. When he finds himself captured, locked in pet jail, and adopted by a nice older couple, he bides his time to make his escape.
Then he meets Laney and understands she needs him more than he needs his freedom.
You need this heartfelt love story from paranormal author, Sabrina Rue. It will keep you reading until the very last page.
133 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2012
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About the author
Shayne McClendon
82 books619 followersShayne McClendon is the author of more than fifty published books and over six hundred short stories (and counting).
She writes heart-pounding romantic fiction as Shayne McClendon, thrilling paranormal romance as Sabrina Rue, and LGBTQ+ action-packed erotica as Charlize Rojos. Recently, she started writing light novels as Honeycomb and is absolutely loving how fun it is!
Shayne spends most of her waking hours writing in one genre or another. Currently living in Tulsa, Oklahoma near her kids (who are all grown up now) and kept company by the best furry companions on the planet, this author takes the hermit lifestyle to a whole different level.
Coffee consumption is too high, amount of sleep is too low, but the words always feel just right.
If you’re looking for your next great read...look no further than Shayne McClendon! Her dramatic and erotic romances will grab hold and not let you go until the very last page.
Stop by her website Always the Good Girl and read short stories for free!
She writes heart-pounding romantic fiction as Shayne McClendon, thrilling paranormal romance as Sabrina Rue, and LGBTQ+ action-packed erotica as Charlize Rojos. Recently, she started writing light novels as Honeycomb and is absolutely loving how fun it is!
Shayne spends most of her waking hours writing in one genre or another. Currently living in Tulsa, Oklahoma near her kids (who are all grown up now) and kept company by the best furry companions on the planet, this author takes the hermit lifestyle to a whole different level.
Coffee consumption is too high, amount of sleep is too low, but the words always feel just right.
If you’re looking for your next great read...look no further than Shayne McClendon! Her dramatic and erotic romances will grab hold and not let you go until the very last page.
Stop by her website Always the Good Girl and read short stories for free!
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February 3, 2015
4 'Good Boy' Stars
I read this sometime in 2013 and never logged it. Because of that, my review will be brief. I loved this. If was touching. A woman who has survived a horrible trauma learns how to open up her heart again after growing to love a dog given to her by her parents. A dog who is really a shifter--a man who is able to shift into a dog called Kody. Kody wants his freedom, but as he gets to know Delaney he grows to care for her not just as a faithful dog, but also as a man. Now he just needs to find a way to let her know.
I read this sometime in 2013 and never logged it. Because of that, my review will be brief. I loved this. If was touching. A woman who has survived a horrible trauma learns how to open up her heart again after growing to love a dog given to her by her parents. A dog who is really a shifter--a man who is able to shift into a dog called Kody. Kody wants his freedom, but as he gets to know Delaney he grows to care for her not just as a faithful dog, but also as a man. Now he just needs to find a way to let her know.
December 30, 2012
OK, so this was one of the best shifter books I have ever read. The story is so sweet you get diabetes, but in a good way. The father in me wanted to wrap my arms around Layney and hug her until it was all better. Kody is probably the nicest dog/man I have ever encountered in fiction. I fell in love with him – and I’m straight! These are two amazing characters, and Laney’s parents and Kody’s sister are pretty damn awesome too. Seriously, this is short read, but deals with some very heavy issues (if rape or suicide is a trigger, stay away). But in the end it is a story about friendship, loyalty and love.
BTW, when you hear about Kody’s visit to prison, you will jump up and shout “Yeah!”
Do yourself a favor and read this book.
BTW, when you hear about Kody’s visit to prison, you will jump up and shout “Yeah!”
Do yourself a favor and read this book.
August 30, 2013
First off, if someone had told me a while back that one day I would read a book about a dog that changes into a man or a man that changes into a dog and that I would love the so called book, I would have told them that they are crazy! Don't get me wrong, I am pretty open minded, but really how good could this so called book be! Well, let me tell you that it was sooooo good! The only reason I read it was b/c everything else Shayne McClendon writes is so damn good! This book was no exception! It has a great story line, hot love scenes and a HEA! What more could you ask for? A must read!
March 8, 2013
I would Love to have a dog that turns into a man. This book had me turning pages. Two thumbs up
January 11, 2023
1.5⭐
DNF @ 58%
Very adorable concept. So badly written, I just can't.
DNF @ 58%
Very adorable concept. So badly written, I just can't.
November 10, 2016
This was a short read and read it during my lunch break just now. This was really heartwarming and lovely, dealing with pain and loss and also of sacrifice and love.
Everyone should be as lucky to have a Kody in their life, in any form. Laney is lovely, facing her fears and unconditionally accepting of her love. You know when you go into it, there is a HEA, and its a lovely journey getting there. Recommend for light reading.
Warning - There is mention of rape and distress of a juvenile, so people with triggers, should go into this with care. Nevertheless, this book is about hope, so take that into consideration as well.
Everyone should be as lucky to have a Kody in their life, in any form. Laney is lovely, facing her fears and unconditionally accepting of her love. You know when you go into it, there is a HEA, and its a lovely journey getting there. Recommend for light reading.
Warning - There is mention of rape and distress of a juvenile, so people with triggers, should go into this with care. Nevertheless, this book is about hope, so take that into consideration as well.
October 29, 2017
Now a Devoted Reader
Wow. Guard your heart with this story! This is a story about Laney trying to get through life carrying total fear In her heart and mind from kidnapping abduction when she was 9! The gift of a dog from her parents gave her hope of having a friend and to get through life feeling normal. Her dog is special. KODY is a shape shifter!! Follow the love and trust during 4 years and how he protects her. There is more to love about these two. Great read Hoping for more stories by this Author!
Wow. Guard your heart with this story! This is a story about Laney trying to get through life carrying total fear In her heart and mind from kidnapping abduction when she was 9! The gift of a dog from her parents gave her hope of having a friend and to get through life feeling normal. Her dog is special. KODY is a shape shifter!! Follow the love and trust during 4 years and how he protects her. There is more to love about these two. Great read Hoping for more stories by this Author!
November 4, 2017
Shifter tale with a difference
If you love the paranormal you will love this shifter tale. A tale that is a bit different than the usual. But then this author will bring a slightly different twist to most of her work she has a way of grabbing ones emotions in her way with words. Just a bit of a warning. You will get hooked on her work and will be one more of many waiting for the next story.
If you love the paranormal you will love this shifter tale. A tale that is a bit different than the usual. But then this author will bring a slightly different twist to most of her work she has a way of grabbing ones emotions in her way with words. Just a bit of a warning. You will get hooked on her work and will be one more of many waiting for the next story.
December 22, 2017
Cute Love Story
It takes a certain amount of trust to read a story where the H is a shifter in dog form. But I love the author’s other books when she writes as Shayne McClendon and decided to give it a read.
It is a safe read with absolutely NO beastiality Kody’s great and helps the h becomes stronger despite a childhood trauma.
Glad I tried it and I'm looking forward to most from Sabrina.
It takes a certain amount of trust to read a story where the H is a shifter in dog form. But I love the author’s other books when she writes as Shayne McClendon and decided to give it a read.
It is a safe read with absolutely NO beastiality Kody’s great and helps the h becomes stronger despite a childhood trauma.
Glad I tried it and I'm looking forward to most from Sabrina.
December 12, 2017
An awesome read!
I love paranormal as it is but Sabrina has me over a barrel in love with her characters! Not only did her “dog “ realize that his new “owner” needed him more than he needed to be a man he was also surprised when he couldn’t control his change that she didn’t freak out and was understanding of it all!
I love paranormal as it is but Sabrina has me over a barrel in love with her characters! Not only did her “dog “ realize that his new “owner” needed him more than he needed to be a man he was also surprised when he couldn’t control his change that she didn’t freak out and was understanding of it all!
November 6, 2018
An uplifting romance between two lonely, damaged souls. He's a dog and she's a college student. Really, just a girl who needs to love someone but is afraid of men and a man who occasionally becomes a dog both meet at the right time in their lives to give each other unconditional love.
It's what happens after he isn't a dog that was super sweet and loving.
It's what happens after he isn't a dog that was super sweet and loving.
June 6, 2021
Love takes many forms
We all need love and two people find this in each other although one is a dog at the time. This is an amazing story of love at its finest. I loved the original version and adore the changes to this story they did tweak it and make it even more loved by me.
We all need love and two people find this in each other although one is a dog at the time. This is an amazing story of love at its finest. I loved the original version and adore the changes to this story they did tweak it and make it even more loved by me.
November 3, 2016
A terrifying experience as she child has Delaney timid around men and scarred for life. Until her parents give her a new dog for comfort and protection. Kody ends up giving Laney much more. Rue is the alter ego of one of my favorite authors and it was nice to read her footprint in a new genre.
February 28, 2017
So good
Such an interesting take with an added twist. Really a good read. Took a serious subject, a delicate romance and blended a shifted story all together. Love the way this author writes.
Such an interesting take with an added twist. Really a good read. Took a serious subject, a delicate romance and blended a shifted story all together. Love the way this author writes.
May 31, 2017
Excellent quick read
I enjoyed this latest addition to my feel good favorites list. If you're looking to read of a survivor struggling to live a normal life, with the help of the perfect dog then this is your book. This is another hit by Sabrina Rue!
I enjoyed this latest addition to my feel good favorites list. If you're looking to read of a survivor struggling to live a normal life, with the help of the perfect dog then this is your book. This is another hit by Sabrina Rue!
November 3, 2016
This story was amazing!
I love the connection these characters have. The love shines through everything Kody does. Can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
I love the connection these characters have. The love shines through everything Kody does. Can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
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