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Holiday Shifters #1
Stranded with a Shifter
A YA Stranded Together Holiday Romance!
Kayla was having such a good day. She got all her Christmas shopping done with time to spare. When she heads off to Jessie's Café, a cute boy offers to buy her coffee. But when they're about to sit down, he makes up some excuse and bolts.
Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack. Ugh.
Kayla was having such a good day. She got all her Christmas shopping done with time to spare. When she heads off to Jessie's Café, a cute boy offers to buy her coffee. But when they're about to sit down, he makes up some excuse and bolts.
Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack. Ugh.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2022
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Marie-Hélène Lebeault
97 books384 followersMarie-Hélène Lebeault writes Speculative Fiction for children, teens, and adults
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Marie-Hélène is a Canadian author. She writes young adult quest and adventure stories rooted in the world of fantasy, magic and time travel. With important coming of age lessons at the core of her writing, children and young adults alike will revel in the fantastical journeys of her characters. When not immersed in the worlds of magic and mystery, you’ll find Marie-Hélène hiking, cycling, or lying on the beach with a good book.
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Marie-Hélène is a Canadian author. She writes young adult quest and adventure stories rooted in the world of fantasy, magic and time travel. With important coming of age lessons at the core of her writing, children and young adults alike will revel in the fantastical journeys of her characters. When not immersed in the worlds of magic and mystery, you’ll find Marie-Hélène hiking, cycling, or lying on the beach with a good book.
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April 9, 2024
I received this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers giveaway from the February 2024 batch, yes I know here we are in April and I finally got to it but I am a mood reader and already had so many other books I had started before I got to this one. I never really know how to rate a book, but to rate one that I was given for free makes me even more anxious, so I will try to be as honest as I can be.
I entered the giveaway because I have been slowly but surely getting into some rom coms and cozy books such as this.
Stranded with a shifter is definitely something different and out of the box of what I would normally read, but it was cute and adorable. It is not necessarily a 5 star read for me because it was pretty short and didn't really build a lot of character development. To be fair it really read like an old school fairy tale story, it was really fast paced and quick cozy romance (no spice, which I have no issues with) so it's not a book of great depth.
I recommend that if you like a really fast romance , that has no spice but is cute.
I enjoyed it for what it was a cute, short, magical romance.
I entered the giveaway because I have been slowly but surely getting into some rom coms and cozy books such as this.
Stranded with a shifter is definitely something different and out of the box of what I would normally read, but it was cute and adorable. It is not necessarily a 5 star read for me because it was pretty short and didn't really build a lot of character development. To be fair it really read like an old school fairy tale story, it was really fast paced and quick cozy romance (no spice, which I have no issues with) so it's not a book of great depth.
I recommend that if you like a really fast romance , that has no spice but is cute.
I enjoyed it for what it was a cute, short, magical romance.
November 6, 2022
Oh this was such a nice story. It’s very descriptive, I felt like I was tagging along with the two characters. It’s a short story that I was wishing was longer. Loved the characters!
It’s perfect for the holidays
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy
It’s perfect for the holidays
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy
June 18, 2025
did you say you wanted a story about a reindeer shifter who wants to be part of Santa's sled team?
boy have i got the story for you.
boy have i got the story for you.
December 27, 2021
Kayla and Connor . . .
Kayla was having such a good day. She got off work a little early, got a nice bonus from the boss, and finished all her Christmas shopping with time to spare. She was standing in the street, just looking up at something, when Connor walked into her on the way to buy an outfit for meeting Santa that evening.
Connor is a reindeer shifter. He first shifted when he was 15, and his big dream was to become part of Santa’s team. His family hadn’t claimed a place on the team for several generations because one of them had arrived late on Christmas Eve. Hundreds took part in the reindeer games and each year only nine were chosen. Connor Prancer was one of them this year and would have the lead position.
Finished with shopping, Kayla heads off to Jessie's Café before she catches the train home. Celebrating his Christmas assignment for Santa, a cute guy offers to buy her coffee. As they are sitting down, his phone buzzes, he looks stricken, apologizes and runs off! His magic was very strong and he was only just learning to control his shifting, and he was running late. The elevator was out of order, the door to the stairs was locked, so he followed the sign saying the elevator in the toy section was working. But right behind him was the girl from the café. She wasn’t happy with him now, though, for running off. The elevator started down, then lights flickered and it stopped. Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack, one which could make him lose control of his shifting! And his reindeer form is HUGE…
Grab your copy and see if they can get out of the elevator before his panic gets out of control and the worst happens!
Kayla was having such a good day. She got off work a little early, got a nice bonus from the boss, and finished all her Christmas shopping with time to spare. She was standing in the street, just looking up at something, when Connor walked into her on the way to buy an outfit for meeting Santa that evening.
Connor is a reindeer shifter. He first shifted when he was 15, and his big dream was to become part of Santa’s team. His family hadn’t claimed a place on the team for several generations because one of them had arrived late on Christmas Eve. Hundreds took part in the reindeer games and each year only nine were chosen. Connor Prancer was one of them this year and would have the lead position.
Finished with shopping, Kayla heads off to Jessie's Café before she catches the train home. Celebrating his Christmas assignment for Santa, a cute guy offers to buy her coffee. As they are sitting down, his phone buzzes, he looks stricken, apologizes and runs off! His magic was very strong and he was only just learning to control his shifting, and he was running late. The elevator was out of order, the door to the stairs was locked, so he followed the sign saying the elevator in the toy section was working. But right behind him was the girl from the café. She wasn’t happy with him now, though, for running off. The elevator started down, then lights flickered and it stopped. Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack, one which could make him lose control of his shifting! And his reindeer form is HUGE…
Grab your copy and see if they can get out of the elevator before his panic gets out of control and the worst happens!
December 11, 2023
The Cutest Part One Of A Story Ever!
"Stranded With A Shifter" is Book 1 of the Holiday Shifters series, written by Marie-Helene Lebeault. This is a really short 30 page read, part 1 of 4 books, about Kayla and Connor, a couple of teenagers. Kayla works at a patisserie in London, England. She describes herself as short for her age with extremely large blue eyes, cartoonish-like, but I could actually see her as a female anime character. She is shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts on Oxford Street when she meets a good-looking boy who has dark curly hair and beautiful green eyes and looks like a young George Clooney. Connor is a young man with a shapeshifting secret. He literally runs into Kayla in a coffee shop, buys her a cup of coffee, and then receives a phone call and has to leave right away. How can Connor tell her that it is Christmas Eve, with a full moon, and he will shapeshift into a reindeer (he's part of the Prancer family), that will lead Santa's sleigh tonight? This is a really cute and awesome story and I gave part one 5 stars. I will read Book 2 next.
"Stranded With A Shifter" is Book 1 of the Holiday Shifters series, written by Marie-Helene Lebeault. This is a really short 30 page read, part 1 of 4 books, about Kayla and Connor, a couple of teenagers. Kayla works at a patisserie in London, England. She describes herself as short for her age with extremely large blue eyes, cartoonish-like, but I could actually see her as a female anime character. She is shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts on Oxford Street when she meets a good-looking boy who has dark curly hair and beautiful green eyes and looks like a young George Clooney. Connor is a young man with a shapeshifting secret. He literally runs into Kayla in a coffee shop, buys her a cup of coffee, and then receives a phone call and has to leave right away. How can Connor tell her that it is Christmas Eve, with a full moon, and he will shapeshift into a reindeer (he's part of the Prancer family), that will lead Santa's sleigh tonight? This is a really cute and awesome story and I gave part one 5 stars. I will read Book 2 next.
November 29, 2022
It's time for holiday shopping and 16-year old Kayla is having such a fun day browsing festive shops on Oxford Street in London. Little does she know is that she will run into no other but a famous Christmas character, Connor (in his human form). Sparks fly when they share a cup of coffee and accidentally get stranded in the store elevator on Christmas Eve.
What an adorable read! It took me all of 30 minutes to read a complete mini book with alternating narratives, likable characters and magical Christmas atmosphere. I loved the description of busy London at Christmas and enjoyed the author's writing style. This is a YA romantic fantasy read, and the plot had an interesting holiday-style twist! There is a second mini-installment, and I can't wait to read it.
If you are looking for a quick clean romantic holiday read, this book is a great choice! Compact and delightful.
What an adorable read! It took me all of 30 minutes to read a complete mini book with alternating narratives, likable characters and magical Christmas atmosphere. I loved the description of busy London at Christmas and enjoyed the author's writing style. This is a YA romantic fantasy read, and the plot had an interesting holiday-style twist! There is a second mini-installment, and I can't wait to read it.
If you are looking for a quick clean romantic holiday read, this book is a great choice! Compact and delightful.
December 28, 2021
The book is a good, and enjoyable short young adult shifter romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. Connor is a reindeer shifter who was 15 when he first shifted. He wants to be on Santa team of reindeer but he is still learning to control his magic. He meet Kayla and offer to buy her but as they are sitting down his phone goes off. He looks sad and apologizes runs off. They both gets stuck in an elevator Connor having a panic attack which could make him lose control and shift into his reindeer form. Will they be able to get out before his panic gets out of control and the worst happens?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2022
This was my first story by the author Marie-Hélène Lebeault, and I’m impressed at her ability to create interesting characters, a believable connection, and an endearing romance in this short story. I love the idea of a holiday romance, and this story certainly fits the bill being a Christmas story between two adolescents, one of whom may possess some magical abilities.
The story was well written, the characters are relatable, and the romance was cute and wholesome. The world was intriguing and easy to immerse myself in despite the brief story. I’m impressed, and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author and this series.
The story was well written, the characters are relatable, and the romance was cute and wholesome. The world was intriguing and easy to immerse myself in despite the brief story. I’m impressed, and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author and this series.
March 4, 2024
Stranded with a Shifter is a quick read that can be finished in about an hour. It is the story of a reindeer shifter with the last name Prancer, who is determined to get into Santa's good graces after a previous family member had caused a scandal. On Christmas Eve, there is a malfunctioning elevator that almost causes another catastrophe, but inadvertently leads to a love connection.
Knowing that the book is about one of Santa's reindeer falling in love should warn the reader that this is not heavy literature. The story is cute and fluffy, ending in a sweet happily ever after.
I received this book for free, but all opinions are my own.
Knowing that the book is about one of Santa's reindeer falling in love should warn the reader that this is not heavy literature. The story is cute and fluffy, ending in a sweet happily ever after.
I received this book for free, but all opinions are my own.
December 30, 2021
loved it !!! love Connor and Kayla... this is their story ... a fast pace short story...Connor is so happy to be on Santa's team... he sees a cute girl asks her if she would have coffee with him... Kayla is having a great day... off early, got a bonus, finished her holiday shopping and a cute guy asks her to coffee... until, he runs off... and now... stuck in an elevator with him and he's having a panic attack... really ? this is so sweet and cute...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 31, 2021
A unique little story that is brilliant for Christmas with its reindeer shifter main character.
I was surprised by the content but would have loved more time with the main characters building something more.
This ended on a lovely promise of further interactions as a possibility but I longed to experience it as the reader.
It was a completely different take on that first spark that seems to be intense for shifters.
Short and sweet with carrots definitely to be enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was surprised by the content but would have loved more time with the main characters building something more.
This ended on a lovely promise of further interactions as a possibility but I longed to experience it as the reader.
It was a completely different take on that first spark that seems to be intense for shifters.
Short and sweet with carrots definitely to be enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 12, 2023
Kayla and Connor met when he ran into her, literally, while she was standing in the middle of the street. They went their separate ways. After she was finished with her Christmas shopping, Kayla went to a cafe' while waiting to catch the train home. Connor happened to go to the cafe' also. Was he following her? Or did he just want a cup of coffee? Would they spend time together while there?
There are four books in this series, and they have to be read in order to understand what's going on. Very cute Christmas story.
I received a free ARC, and this is my honest opinion.
There are four books in this series, and they have to be read in order to understand what's going on. Very cute Christmas story.
I received a free ARC, and this is my honest opinion.
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December 22, 2021I hope you enjoy my mini-shifter romance!
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A YA Stranded Together Holiday Romance!
Kayla was having such a good day. She got all her Christmas shopping done with time to spare. When she heads off to Jessie's Café, a cute boy offers to buy her coffee. But when they're about to sit down, he makes up some excuse and bolts.
Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack. Ugh.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MSGV83V
A YA Stranded Together Holiday Romance!
Kayla was having such a good day. She got all her Christmas shopping done with time to spare. When she heads off to Jessie's Café, a cute boy offers to buy her coffee. But when they're about to sit down, he makes up some excuse and bolts.
Now she's stuck in the department store elevator with him and the jerk is having a panic attack. Ugh.
January 1, 2022
was there more to the good looking boy she had run into more than once on Christmas Eve?
they seemed to have a moment or two together- the almost something kind, followed by a kiss?
could there be something more?
I found the elements of mystery and almost in their grasp suspense intriguing and appealing
a fun holiday short read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
they seemed to have a moment or two together- the almost something kind, followed by a kiss?
could there be something more?
I found the elements of mystery and almost in their grasp suspense intriguing and appealing
a fun holiday short read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2022
30 pages.
💕🦌🎄 Pretty fun.
On Christmas Eve, Kayla still had some shopping to do.
She managed to leave the pastry shop where she worked earlier.
She loved the magic of Christmas...
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A short, original and friendly reading about the meeting of two very different characters, Kayla and Connor.
I personally loved the character of Connor. I found it amusing that this was a "Santa's reindeer" shapeshifter!
I recommend.
💕🦌🎄 Pretty fun.
On Christmas Eve, Kayla still had some shopping to do.
She managed to leave the pastry shop where she worked earlier.
She loved the magic of Christmas...
------------------
A short, original and friendly reading about the meeting of two very different characters, Kayla and Connor.
I personally loved the character of Connor. I found it amusing that this was a "Santa's reindeer" shapeshifter!
I recommend.
November 7, 2022
This was a wonderful cute meet. I love the concept of the reindeer for Santa being were animals. The wonder and magic of Christmas is apparent and the heroine is wanting to find it. This sets up for a fun and new series which I'm excited to read.
November 15, 2022
I chose to read and review this book. I enjoyed this book, It is well-written with great captivating characters. I liked the interactions between them. I hope to read more and wished it was longer. Great work recommend it.
February 27, 2023
I've always wanted to spend Christmas in London and this book took me there for a while which was lovely. I've been stuck in an elevator once and it would surely have been entirely different with Connor on board, lol. Loved the two together and the sweet Christmas vibes.
April 13, 2023
Absolutely adorable!
This is a super quick, sweet read that manages to pack plenty of holiday and winter vibes, and introduce some fun characters.
If you like sweet meet-cutes, read this one fore sure.
4 stars
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Will definitely read on in the series.
This is a super quick, sweet read that manages to pack plenty of holiday and winter vibes, and introduce some fun characters.
If you like sweet meet-cutes, read this one fore sure.
4 stars
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Will definitely read on in the series.
December 16, 2023
This sweet novella is a cute Christmas teenage romance. The characters were charming as they are introduced and explore first attractions. The storyline has enough conflict to provide some depth to their introduction. I enjoyed this light novella!
December 17, 2023
A good series starter.
Kayla and Connor both have places to be but fate steps in to make sure they have time to get to know each other. This is a cute start to this new series. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
Kayla and Connor both have places to be but fate steps in to make sure they have time to get to know each other. This is a cute start to this new series. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
December 22, 2023
This story was a hoot to read. Although a quick read, get introduced to Kayla and Connor and how they met..hint it was funny. Made me laugh and giggle and I enjoyed it. Well written it made me want to see what happens next. A great story for the holidays too.
December 28, 2021
Super cute, really short YA shifter romance. The idea of reindeer shifters if a little silly to me for some reason, but it was still enjoyable.
November 6, 2022
I found this to be an enchanting story. Although pretty short it kept my interest. My only complaint is that it was so short.
November 6, 2022
A light-hearted and fun holiday story. I look forward as she continues this series of short stories.
We all could use a little more Santa in our lives…
We all could use a little more Santa in our lives…
November 12, 2022
A delightful short story. Kayla was having a great day until she has coffee with a Shifter. Not only does he bolt but whines when stuck in the elevator with her. Loved everything about the book.
February 1, 2023
The detail of London was great. I've never been there but this was so detailed, I felt like I was in the streets of London with them. I wish it was longer because I was just starting to like the characters.
December 31, 2024
Clean Interconnected Paranormal Romance Cliffhanger
Connor is a reindeer shifter. He meets Kayla at the mall, but makes a poor impression due to the time of day and being in a hurry. Will she give him another chance?
This is the first book I've read by this author. Very quick read.
I received an ARC via Story Origin. Review voluntarily given.
Connor is a reindeer shifter. He meets Kayla at the mall, but makes a poor impression due to the time of day and being in a hurry. Will she give him another chance?
This is the first book I've read by this author. Very quick read.
I received an ARC via Story Origin. Review voluntarily given.
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