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Were Zoo #12
Atticus
Alpha gorilla Atticus Keeton never believed that love was in the cards for him, not even with the Amazing Adventures Safari Park’s VIP tour bringing in unmated females from all over the tri-state area. He wants to find his soulmate, but he doesn’t think it’ll happen. When he’s compelled to go into the park, he sees a beautiful human female he’s certain is his soulmate. The problem? She’s been on the run for two decades from a dangerous polar bear shifter who wants her and her daughter dead, and she doesn’t know that shifters are real. Lori Jones can’t relax. Even though she’s been living in an apartment complex within the park, behind stone walls that are patrolled constantly, she’s still afraid. Still worried that her daughter’s father is somehow going to get to them and kill them both as he promised he would. She’s spent so long on the run that she doesn’t know how to trust that she and Novi are finally safe, no matter what her daughter or her daughter’s new boyfriend promise. When Lori meets the most gorgeous guy she’s ever seen in her life and feels an immediate connection to him, the first thing she worries about is that he’ll become a target and potentially get hurt because of her past. While she doesn’t want Atticus to get hurt, she can’t stay away from him, and his promises that he’ll keep her safe no matter what are enough for her to let her guard down. But her daughter’s father hasn’t given up, and one day Lori’s worst fears are realized. Can Atticus save them both or was twenty years on the run not long enough?
144 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2021
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October 1, 2021
Lori and Atticus are drawn to each other even though there are secrets to be reveale and some drama from the past. Thrse 2 characters are so worth getting to no. I love the chemistry between the main characters its scorching. RE has created a world were shifters and humans can find there soulmates which is awesome another great book writing can't wait to read more books By RE
October 4, 2021
Every time RE Butler releases a new book it reaffirms why she is one of my favorite authors. This is number 12 in the Were zoo book series. Atticus is a gorilla shifter, he is the alpha and a bit older than the other gorillas. Wasn’t sure if he was ever going to find his one true mate. That is until he met Lori. Lori is staying at the apartments in the park because her daughter has met her mate. Lori does not know anything about shifters, and when Atticus meets her all they know is there’s a connection that cannot be denied, and Atticus is sure that she is the one. Besides Atticus having a secret, Lori has a big secret to, which may cost her her life. She has been on the run for over 20 years with her daughter, and now she feels she needs to run again to keep everyone safe. Did not turn out very well, and now Atticus has set out to save her. This book was amazing, and once again has everything you could want in a romance book. RE Butler never disappoints. Seriously if you want to start reading books that will never bore you, and short enough where you’re not waiting two weeks to find out what’s going to happen then you need to start reading RE Butler. I love the zoo series, but she has many more series that I love just as much. Do yourself a favor and make this author part of your reading library.
January 8, 2022
4.5 stars
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Atticus is the twelfth book in the ‘’were zoo’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. This book is Atticus and Lori’s story who we met in the previous book. Lori is Novi’s mother. Atticus is a forty six year old alpha gorilla shifter. He is happy with his life but he would love to find his soulmate. When he finds Lori is his mate, will she give love a chance? Lori has been running for her life for twenty years. When she meets Atticus, will she stick around?
The chemistry between Atticus and Lori is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Atticus is the twelfth book in the ‘’were zoo’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. This book is Atticus and Lori’s story who we met in the previous book. Lori is Novi’s mother. Atticus is a forty six year old alpha gorilla shifter. He is happy with his life but he would love to find his soulmate. When he finds Lori is his mate, will she give love a chance? Lori has been running for her life for twenty years. When she meets Atticus, will she stick around?
The chemistry between Atticus and Lori is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
October 6, 2021
Once Again.. Another Winner
Atticus finally found his mate Lori, but boy it was a relief to finally put a end to her fear of being alone and running for her and her daughters life. Although she had heard it over and over that she was safe, she still had her doubts and she wanted nothing more than to just move on, and not saying anything to her Daughter.. or even Atticus for that matter, who for the short time they met she had feelings for.. But as always are stepped in and all is well with the Adventure Park..Loved it and now on to another shifted finding their forever mate..big fan Winzie19🤗💞.
Atticus finally found his mate Lori, but boy it was a relief to finally put a end to her fear of being alone and running for her and her daughters life. Although she had heard it over and over that she was safe, she still had her doubts and she wanted nothing more than to just move on, and not saying anything to her Daughter.. or even Atticus for that matter, who for the short time they met she had feelings for.. But as always are stepped in and all is well with the Adventure Park..Loved it and now on to another shifted finding their forever mate..big fan Winzie19🤗💞.
September 7, 2021
We finally get to Atticus! When Lori was introduced in Cael’s book, I crossed my fingers that she was meant for one of the guys. She is an amazing mom but she’s spent twenty years running from a man. It’s made her more than a little skittish. Atticus is just the guy to give her the protection she needs. Of course there are bad guys to deal with and his shifter nature that has to be discovered. The entire park of shifters is there to welcome his new mate to the family.
Recommended author and series
Recommended author and series
October 3, 2021
Awesome Read
What a excellent experience! The characters are awesome and I didn't want it to end, because there is so much romance and their relationship is full of passion which is good to know because of their age but subject of their drama is hard to read. I will be counting the seconds. minutes, hours, days weeks until the next story I really enjoyed reading this series as I have enjoyed reading all twelve Plus I want to say that I don't want to spoil any thing so I'm just going to say that it's worth every penny to read.
What a excellent experience! The characters are awesome and I didn't want it to end, because there is so much romance and their relationship is full of passion which is good to know because of their age but subject of their drama is hard to read. I will be counting the seconds. minutes, hours, days weeks until the next story I really enjoyed reading this series as I have enjoyed reading all twelve Plus I want to say that I don't want to spoil any thing so I'm just going to say that it's worth every penny to read.
October 1, 2021
Wow. Another one that kept me reading until I finished.
I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. I was so excited to see it was launch day and this was in my Kindle. With the cliffhanger of this relationship from Cael I couldn't wait to read this. It was with it. Thanks RE for writing these amazing stories. 5 starts because I would read it again in s heartbeat. I am so going to pay later this afternoon from only 4 hours sleep. Oh well!
I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. I was so excited to see it was launch day and this was in my Kindle. With the cliffhanger of this relationship from Cael I couldn't wait to read this. It was with it. Thanks RE for writing these amazing stories. 5 starts because I would read it again in s heartbeat. I am so going to pay later this afternoon from only 4 hours sleep. Oh well!
October 4, 2021
I'm so excited Atticus got his HEA! He's one of the Alpha's and he's older and wasn't really looking for a mate and then he meets Novi's (Cael's mate) mom, Lori. He knows instantly who she is to him...now to convince her.
Loved this book!! Atticus is sweet and growly and totally head over heels for Lori....and she for him. There's lots of steam and smexytimes, and the dangerous bad guys we met in the previous (Cael's) book are dealt with. I can't wait for more Were Zoo.
Loved this book!! Atticus is sweet and growly and totally head over heels for Lori....and she for him. There's lots of steam and smexytimes, and the dangerous bad guys we met in the previous (Cael's) book are dealt with. I can't wait for more Were Zoo.
October 11, 2021
Unlucky in love
For so long on the run for a mother and her daughter twenty years is along time tuning from you daughter farther,but now things have changed for were they land in a zoo of shifters and finds her mate and so dose her daughter to find out more you need to read the book. I loved this story . I would like to say thank you for all your hard work and may fortune smile on you always 😁
For so long on the run for a mother and her daughter twenty years is along time tuning from you daughter farther,but now things have changed for were they land in a zoo of shifters and finds her mate and so dose her daughter to find out more you need to read the book. I loved this story . I would like to say thank you for all your hard work and may fortune smile on you always 😁
October 7, 2021
Another amazing book
Loved the characters, loved the story line. I was rooting for Atticus to find his HEA. Some exciting scenes, some sexy scenes, and an all over interesting read. The story kept me interested and I couldn't wait for some teasers for the next story in this series.
Loved the characters, loved the story line. I was rooting for Atticus to find his HEA. Some exciting scenes, some sexy scenes, and an all over interesting read. The story kept me interested and I couldn't wait for some teasers for the next story in this series.
October 28, 2021
Captivating and Wonderful
The story was wonderful with a great plot. A good sense of characters development, tons of twists and turns, plus hot scenes to make those oh and ahhh along with the characters. Waiting anxiously for the next book in the series and definitely a must buy.
The story was wonderful with a great plot. A good sense of characters development, tons of twists and turns, plus hot scenes to make those oh and ahhh along with the characters. Waiting anxiously for the next book in the series and definitely a must buy.
July 2, 2024
A bad guy meets his match!
A human woman who was on the run for two decades with her daughter. The man they were running from catches up with them again. A gorilla shifter senses his soulmate, but she is a flight risk. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens to everyone. Really good story!
A human woman who was on the run for two decades with her daughter. The man they were running from catches up with them again. A gorilla shifter senses his soulmate, but she is a flight risk. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens to everyone. Really good story!
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October 11, 2025
4 so long they have been running 4 their lives without knowing exactly why. When her daughter goes on the VIP tour she finds that there's a limited things she could try 2 stay safe. When Atticus shows up and finds his mate he must find out how 2 keep her safe from her past. But can he? It was really good.
October 1, 2021
Atticus (were zoo book 12)
Couldn't put it down great addition to this series loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend it to everyone
Couldn't put it down great addition to this series loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend it to everyone
October 3, 2021
Always Wonderful!!☺☺
The plot is really great,enough adventure to keep me up late and am really happy to see a mom and daughter get to share their lives and not have to hide the best part of their lives from each other☺☺
The plot is really great,enough adventure to keep me up late and am really happy to see a mom and daughter get to share their lives and not have to hide the best part of their lives from each other☺☺
October 4, 2021
Atticus (Were Zoo book 12)
Another amazing story about the were zoo and the shifters who make it their home!! Don't miss out on any of these stories and the shifters who will do whatever it takes to keep their mates as safe as possible.
Another amazing story about the were zoo and the shifters who make it their home!! Don't miss out on any of these stories and the shifters who will do whatever it takes to keep their mates as safe as possible.
October 7, 2021
Got My Finish!
I got my finish in this book as the good vs bad started in Cael’s story.
This book had it all; the romance the good vs bad fight & of course the sex scenes.
This book was very good. I read it while I was waiting in the hospital.
I got my finish in this book as the good vs bad started in Cael’s story.
This book had it all; the romance the good vs bad fight & of course the sex scenes.
This book was very good. I read it while I was waiting in the hospital.
October 13, 2021
Atticus and Lorie
I love this series. Atticus had a chance to get to know Lorie before they mated. It was really sweet. There was a rough moment when a bad guy showed up. I love their community and devotion. Can't wait for the next one!!!!
I love this series. Atticus had a chance to get to know Lorie before they mated. It was really sweet. There was a rough moment when a bad guy showed up. I love their community and devotion. Can't wait for the next one!!!!
March 15, 2022
another winner from the author in the Were Zoo series and I am so glad Atticus finally got his mate, but threats are there on their journey to happiness.
this is book 12 in the Were Zoo series by the author.
this is book 12 in the Were Zoo series by the author.
September 12, 2024
The alpha gorilla finally finds his mate. Wow this was a great read and I am so happy that another alpha has found his mate. It looks good to the other weres of the zoo when the alphas find a mate too. I cannot wait to see who is the next to fall for their mate.
October 2, 2021
Great!
I would definitely recommend you read this book and the series! The characters, location and each story Ms. Butler has created are enjoyable to read.
I would definitely recommend you read this book and the series! The characters, location and each story Ms. Butler has created are enjoyable to read.
October 2, 2021
Wonderful!
So so happy that Atticus got his happily ever after! Lori is the perfect mate. This book had great suspense, great first dates and wonderful love.
So so happy that Atticus got his happily ever after! Lori is the perfect mate. This book had great suspense, great first dates and wonderful love.
October 2, 2021
Awesome
Love it!!! Another great book by R. E. Butler. Can't wait for the next one. !I've every series of hers''
Love it!!! Another great book by R. E. Butler. Can't wait for the next one. !I've every series of hers''
October 5, 2021
LOVED THIS STORY
OMG I am so in love with these stories that I have to read them from beginning to end and can barely wait for the next one to come out.
OMG I am so in love with these stories that I have to read them from beginning to end and can barely wait for the next one to come out.
October 5, 2021
Love this series!
October 6, 2021
Loved it!
Wow! Twelve mates at the zoo! I felt the vibe of family as I was reading the story. It left me with warm fuzzies.
Wow! Twelve mates at the zoo! I felt the vibe of family as I was reading the story. It left me with warm fuzzies.
October 6, 2021
Loved it
I truly enjoyed reading about Atticus and Lori! I just love it when an alpha finds his sole mate. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the alphas get their sole mates.
I truly enjoyed reading about Atticus and Lori! I just love it when an alpha finds his sole mate. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the alphas get their sole mates.
October 11, 2021
Wonderful story
The story was wonderful. Kept you wanting more from the characters. I think anyone would like this book. I look forward to the next story.
The story was wonderful. Kept you wanting more from the characters. I think anyone would like this book. I look forward to the next story.
October 16, 2021
I need a tour!
Great book! I love reading her books. I am never bored and can find a new adventure with every story. This book is no exception!
Great book! I love reading her books. I am never bored and can find a new adventure with every story. This book is no exception!
October 26, 2021
Loved that Atticus finally found his mate. But she was in danger. Will he be able too save her? Or will he lose her? You’re going to love this one. Hope too have more in the Zoo series.
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