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Day Care for Shifters Shorts #2
First Day
A precocious penguin needs a special day care!
Just when Chloe thinks she’s got a handle on being a single mom, she finds out that her son is a penguin shifter. Now it’s his first day at a day care for shifters, and Chloe is faced with a change of schedule…and a change of heart.
Is Chloe ready for her son’s first day at a day care for shifters? And is she ready to lose her heart to this great guy who keeps coming to her rescue?
A short, sweet, shifter romance romp, continue this story from First Shift with adorable baby shifter antics and a beautiful blooming relationship in the world of Instinct from A Day Care for Shifters series.
Just when Chloe thinks she’s got a handle on being a single mom, she finds out that her son is a penguin shifter. Now it’s his first day at a day care for shifters, and Chloe is faced with a change of schedule…and a change of heart.
Is Chloe ready for her son’s first day at a day care for shifters? And is she ready to lose her heart to this great guy who keeps coming to her rescue?
A short, sweet, shifter romance romp, continue this story from First Shift with adorable baby shifter antics and a beautiful blooming relationship in the world of Instinct from A Day Care for Shifters series.
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2022
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About the author
Elva Birch
115 books273 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.
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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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October 20, 2022
Okay. So this is supposedly a three parter, but the author references in the second book's author's note that she didn't plan on writing more than this first one.
So these make perfect sense in sequence, but zero sense alone.
There's really no solid HEA resolution, it's mostly an implied bargain. The first and the second one are pretty cute, cute characters, cute jokes, cute circumstance, just cute. It's just that the length does not make sense for a romance, it is not really a short story, but also not a novella. It feels like a few chapters lobbed together and called book one, then four more chapters lobbed together and called book two. I just feel like this is a HUGE disservice to the story. Honestly it feels very episodic, netflix-style writing.
I am not a fan. I'm taking two stars and running away because it distresses my brain so much.
Do not recommend this, but I really want to like the cuteness, but cuteness cannot win the whole day.
So these make perfect sense in sequence, but zero sense alone.
There's really no solid HEA resolution, it's mostly an implied bargain. The first and the second one are pretty cute, cute characters, cute jokes, cute circumstance, just cute. It's just that the length does not make sense for a romance, it is not really a short story, but also not a novella. It feels like a few chapters lobbed together and called book one, then four more chapters lobbed together and called book two. I just feel like this is a HUGE disservice to the story. Honestly it feels very episodic, netflix-style writing.
I am not a fan. I'm taking two stars and running away because it distresses my brain so much.
Do not recommend this, but I really want to like the cuteness, but cuteness cannot win the whole day.
October 26, 2022
cute follow up to First Shift
I wish this was longer, but little Ryan is the cutest active little boy who can turn into a penguin (previous book caused his mom Chloe to cancel a “not a date” get together with Clay from a dating app). Clay, who is a polar bear shifter, had helped her out in the previous book understand about shifters. This time he steps in to help Chloe again by watching Ryan as she has to work the early shift at the bakery before she can take him to his new daycare. More chaos and cuteness ensues! Looking forward to reading about Clay and Chloe’s “First Date” in the next installment!
I wish this was longer, but little Ryan is the cutest active little boy who can turn into a penguin (previous book caused his mom Chloe to cancel a “not a date” get together with Clay from a dating app). Clay, who is a polar bear shifter, had helped her out in the previous book understand about shifters. This time he steps in to help Chloe again by watching Ryan as she has to work the early shift at the bakery before she can take him to his new daycare. More chaos and cuteness ensues! Looking forward to reading about Clay and Chloe’s “First Date” in the next installment!
October 17, 2022
The middle
This is a short story, and it's part of a planned trilogy. The first one felt self contained. There was a problem (unexpected penguin) and it ended with a kiss. This one felt more slice of life. There is no central conflict, so there can't be a resolution.
There is humor, an adorable baby penguin shifter, and a handsome & helpful love interest. I recommend reading the first story for maximum enjoyment of this one. There is no cliffhanger, so you don't have to wait for the last episode before reading this one.
This is a short story, and it's part of a planned trilogy. The first one felt self contained. There was a problem (unexpected penguin) and it ended with a kiss. This one felt more slice of life. There is no central conflict, so there can't be a resolution.
There is humor, an adorable baby penguin shifter, and a handsome & helpful love interest. I recommend reading the first story for maximum enjoyment of this one. There is no cliffhanger, so you don't have to wait for the last episode before reading this one.
October 19, 2022
Charming short story
Chloe has signed Ryan to a new day care, but needs a babysitter until it opens. Clay to the rescue after all he help raise his brothers and sister after his parents died. What trouble could a little shifter get into.
Read what antics they get into. I kept laughing. Highly recommended by this reader.
bookwormsuzy
Chloe has signed Ryan to a new day care, but needs a babysitter until it opens. Clay to the rescue after all he help raise his brothers and sister after his parents died. What trouble could a little shifter get into.
Read what antics they get into. I kept laughing. Highly recommended by this reader.
bookwormsuzy
October 22, 2022
Sweet and warm!
This is such a good little book! There are days when I just need to read something that will make me feel good, and this is one of those books. It's a cute story with some laughs and warmth and the beginning of a romance. Add a baby penguin and it's about perfect! Enjoy!
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This is such a good little book! There are days when I just need to read something that will make me feel good, and this is one of those books. It's a cute story with some laughs and warmth and the beginning of a romance. Add a baby penguin and it's about perfect! Enjoy!
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October 17, 2022
A short, sweet read. Clay and Chloe are taking things slow. The chemistry is definitely there, but Chloe's first concern is her newly shifting son. Luckily Clay can help with that. I can't wait to see what comes next. I received an advanced copy and this is my honest review.
October 18, 2022
What an awesome read that gives us a look into the life of the characters of this amazing author. It was short but sweet, showing us what their lives are like.
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review
October 20, 2022
Short but sweet
I was hoping for more. I found a lot of it very funny. Picturing the penguin sliding around the house and the tapping in the tub wanting more water time. I love tiny paws. The first date should be crazy!
I was hoping for more. I found a lot of it very funny. Picturing the penguin sliding around the house and the tapping in the tub wanting more water time. I love tiny paws. The first date should be crazy!
October 23, 2022
love
Love these shorts centered around Ryan and the ones centered around Tiny Paws. I hope to see more of them in the near future. And maybe some with the kids as they grow. Love all those little ones so much. <3
Love these shorts centered around Ryan and the ones centered around Tiny Paws. I hope to see more of them in the near future. And maybe some with the kids as they grow. Love all those little ones so much. <3
November 26, 2022
Dating, babysitting and daycare
Chloe works the early shift, so Clay offers to babysit Ryan until the shifter daycare opens. At work Chloe gets permission to work the shift that matches the daycare's hours.
Chloe works the early shift, so Clay offers to babysit Ryan until the shifter daycare opens. At work Chloe gets permission to work the shift that matches the daycare's hours.
December 3, 2022
First day
Loved the characters and the storyline and couldn't put it down and can't wait to read more in this series so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
Loved the characters and the storyline and couldn't put it down and can't wait to read more in this series so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
January 22, 2023
adorable and hilarious
This has me cackling when Ryan went bobsledding through the house as a greased penguin and clay trying to keep up with him. These super short novellas are so adorable and fun and Ryan is such a funny little guy~
This has me cackling when Ryan went bobsledding through the house as a greased penguin and clay trying to keep up with him. These super short novellas are so adorable and fun and Ryan is such a funny little guy~
October 15, 2022
So super cute! I love Chloe and Clay, and little Ryan is adorable. Clay sounds like such a sweetie. A very cuddly "teddy" polar bear..
October 18, 2022
So Cute
I was so happy to see more of this storyline. Short and sweet and absolutely adorable. Can’t wait for more.
I was so happy to see more of this storyline. Short and sweet and absolutely adorable. Can’t wait for more.
October 18, 2022
fun story
This was a fun and short read. I love the fact that the author continued a story that all of us wanted to read. Can’t wait for the next installment.
This was a fun and short read. I love the fact that the author continued a story that all of us wanted to read. Can’t wait for the next installment.
October 23, 2022
First Day
Very quick short fun story. You must read this series. You will laugh and smile as you get into the story.
Very quick short fun story. You must read this series. You will laugh and smile as you get into the story.
October 27, 2022
So Cute!
Chloe was nervous about Ryan first time at Tiny Paws. Clay had volunteered his sister to babysit cause Chloe hours were changed. Clay shows up instead.
Chloe was nervous about Ryan first time at Tiny Paws. Clay had volunteered his sister to babysit cause Chloe hours were changed. Clay shows up instead.
October 28, 2022
Sweet book📗
I really liked this short sweet romance novella books. It is filled with funny things happening to parents with children who have special talents.
I really liked this short sweet romance novella books. It is filled with funny things happening to parents with children who have special talents.
November 6, 2022
so much cuteness
Dear Lord have mercy because this book is just so darn sweet and funny and honest about being a parent… happiness.
Dear Lord have mercy because this book is just so darn sweet and funny and honest about being a parent… happiness.
November 8, 2022
Rare
That an author can keep my interest in a series of short glimpses of a couples journey.
But Elva has me hooked. Love the diaper cream mentions.
That an author can keep my interest in a series of short glimpses of a couples journey.
But Elva has me hooked. Love the diaper cream mentions.
November 22, 2022
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
December 13, 2022
Great read.
Super fun short read. Loving this little series, Chloe is such a good dedicated mum and she is coping well with the unexpected turn her life has taken.
Super fun short read. Loving this little series, Chloe is such a good dedicated mum and she is coping well with the unexpected turn her life has taken.
January 2, 2023
Cute little book
March 26, 2023
This is basically a continuation of book 1, First Shift. It was a fun but short read that i found enjoyable.
June 9, 2023
First day
The characters were very cute and drew you into their story to follow their journey. To see where the love story goes.
The characters were very cute and drew you into their story to follow their journey. To see where the love story goes.
August 8, 2023
Babysitter Duty
Oooo! What cute stoy! Baby penguin needs a babysitter and Clay is the one to do it!
Cuddly and cute baby adventures!
Oooo! What cute stoy! Baby penguin needs a babysitter and Clay is the one to do it!
Cuddly and cute baby adventures!
August 14, 2023
😁😁😁😁😁
Little Ryan is like having a toddler times ten ... and then some! LOL, but if you add Clay into the mix ... 🔥
Little Ryan is like having a toddler times ten ... and then some! LOL, but if you add Clay into the mix ... 🔥
March 20, 2025
Read in the box set First Comes Love.
Loved this sweet story and the day care centre.
Loved this sweet story and the day care centre.
August 4, 2025
Adorable
It was so great to continue reading about the adventures of Clay, Chloe, and little Ryan in this second super adorable novella. I can't wait to read the next installment.
It was so great to continue reading about the adventures of Clay, Chloe, and little Ryan in this second super adorable novella. I can't wait to read the next installment.
March 18, 2025
these are short and cute.. like a penguin
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