A Personal Journey

Posted December 31, 2022 by Marsha in Shifter Haven Discussion / 0 Comments

This is a post that I will place on all three of my websites for it’s the same message to my various readers and visitors to Keeper Bookshelf or Shifter Haven or Happily Ever After Romance.  All are owned and created by the same person — Me.

As another year comes to a close we often reflect back… but I’m going to go only about 10 days that have changed so much about my life in ways that I’ll be discovering in the coming weeks.  I’m careful of what I share personally online but this is a message that I feel is important and might help someone else.

Last week I had a fall, I wasn’t badly injured but looking back that was a defining event.  Recently I was admitted to the hospital with bilateral pneumonia and it was discovered at that time that I was dealing with some heart issues as well.  At my age, beyond retirement, that’s not something you really want to hear – but it was pretty loud and clear that I needed to pay attention to my own health.  Which I will be doing intensely over the next few weeks.  I’m not done with this life yet so I’m going to take the steps needed to ensure that I wake up every morning for as long as possible.

In light of this, I’m going to be cutting back a bit on the number of books I’m reading and reviewing for these websites.  To authors that I’ve promised reviews, they will still be delivered the timing will be off, but I’m not going back on my word.  My life, my health is worth the investment of time to take care of it – and if that isn’t understood, well then, I don’t know what else to say.

I will always love Romance Novels across so many genres… but right now I have to be realistic about what my personal future may hold.  I’m far from done reading and reviewing what I love, I just may do it less often for a hopefully small period of time. 🙂

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Blood Of A Wolf by Jennifer Snyder

Posted November 23, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Connected, Shifter Romantic Suspense, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

His wolf wants her, but his man knows he’s partially responsible for her pain. Will they have a chance at love, or will obstacles beyond their control stand in the way?

Samuel Garcia didn’t expect to find a woman trespassing on Crescent Pack land. He didn’t expect his wolf to have such a strong pull to her, either. As Second of the Crescent Pack, he knows he should make her leave, but there’s a part of him that wants to help her instead.

Arabella Meadows knows something awful happened to her brother. However, the poison slowly consuming her from her pack’s sick alpha has her wolf spinning out of control, making her search for him challenging. That is until she stumbles upon Samuel, a handsome tattooed guy who calms her wolf unlike anything ever has.

As tensions between their packs grow, and the poison flowing through Arabella builds, both know something needs to give before things reach the point of no return for them all.

This series is part of the larger Paranormals of Crescent Creek World. 

Titles in the Crescent Pack series include — Promise of a Wolf —♥— Heart of a Wolf —♥— Will of a Wolf —♥— Blood of a Wolf —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Fighting For The Pack by Lindsey Devin

Posted November 16, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Romantic Suspense / 0 Comments

Falling in love with the enemy alpha could destroy us…

At first, I thought being kidnapped by the enemy alpha was bad. But since falling for Night, I’ve discovered what it’s like to be wanted and part of a pack.

Now I’ve been kidnapped again—this time, by Troy, my old pack’s alpha. Not only is he a bully who wants to torture me, he’s also determined to destroy Night and his pack.

Troy’s plan is to claim me for himself, but he doesn’t realize that I’m already mated to Night. And the longer we’re apart, the weaker both of us become.

When Troy discovers the truth, his fangs will come out. Only he doesn’t know that there’s a wolf inside me, desperate to show itself. Or that it’s clawing for a fight…

Titles in the Mated to the Night series include — Outside the Pack —♥— Fighting for the Pack —♥— Claiming the Pack —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Will Of A Wolf by Jennifer Snyder

Posted November 15, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Romantic Suspense, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

His wolf wants to protect her, but she doesn’t make it easy. Will they have a chance at love or will the danger she’s placed herself in end them both?

Tobias Hilt has been plagued by visions of a terrified woman lately, one his wolf demands he save. It’s hard to save someone you’ve never met, though. But when the mystery woman appears at his place of employment, Tobias realizes there’s a strong pull toward her that goes beyond his wolf’s desire to protect her.

Kat Lavender heard the rumors of supernaturals living in Crescent Creek as a kid. Though she never saw any proof, she’s hoping there’s some truth to them because her sister’s life depends on it. Cancer is a beast, and time is ticking. Kat needs to find a supernatural being to cure her sister before it’s too late.

When Kat’s mission puts her in danger, Tobias steps in to help. She’s grateful for his help, but how will she feel about him once she learns his secret—that he’s what she’s been searching for all along?

This series is part of the larger Paranormals of Crescent Creek World. 

Titles in the Crescent Pack series include — Promise of a Wolf —♥— Heart of a Wolf —♥— Will of a Wolf —♥— Blood of a Wolf —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Next Door Midlife Bear by Meg Ripley

Posted November 15, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

When I said I needed a midlife reboot, growing pumpkins in a town full of bear people wasn’t what I had in mind. Neither was falling for one of them.

I should’ve been more specific when I asked the universe for a change
Because here I am at 44, left with my late aunt’s rundown farmhouse
And a pumpkin patch I know jack about running.
But hey, at least it came with a view.
My hot new neighbor stepped out of the shower in plain sight,
Giving me a very warm welcome to the neighborhood.
Turns out Duke’s not only a hunky cop but the chief of police.
When I run into him at a Halloween party in town,
There’s no disguising the raw desire between us.
And for a woman who’d never seen herself with kids,
His three little ones burrowed their way into my heart.
But not everyone in town is as welcoming as the McMillans.
Hillbillies are trying to intimidate me into selling my land,
And when they realize I won’t budge, all hell breaks loose.
Now I’m uncovering dark secrets that should’ve remained hidden,
And Duke swears he’ll stop at nothing to protect me.
But I’ll soon discover Duke and his kids have a secret of their own.

Titles in the Shifter Nation: Fated Over Forty series include — Alpha’s Midlife Baby (prequel) —♦— Bear’s Midlife Midwife —♦— Bear’s Midlife Baby —♦— Bear’s Midlife Matchmaker —♦— Bear’s Midlife Second Chance —♦— Bear’s Midlife Psychic —♦— Dragon’s Midlife Soulmate —♦— Bear’s Midlife Surrogate —♦— Bear’s Midlife Witch —♦— Cursed Midlife Bear —♦— Next Door Midlife Bear —♦—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Demanding Tiger Daddy by Amelia Wilson

Posted November 15, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

He’s not good for me.

I know he’s not good for me. I’ve been warned by my best friend that his intentions are malicious, that he’s far too possessive and controlling. But what if that’s something that I like? What if that’s something that I want?

The mysterious doctor doesn’t reveal his secrets to me. Instead, he lures me into the darkness where he takes me over, using his hands to mark what’s rightfully his. I belong to him in every way, I can’t deny that. Yet I also can’t deny how hard it is to accept the danger that comes with him.

He’s running from his past. He’s trying to outlive the peril he has encountered. The more he tries to hide that from me, the more I want to help. I told him I’m his little girl and I mean it. Little girls can be just as fierce as their Daddies. I’m more than capable of fighting back.

And I’ll defend my Daddy with my life.

Titles in the Shifter Doctor Daddies Instalove Romance series include — Damaged Dragon’s Forbidden Love —¤— Daring Dragon’s Dirty Secret —¤— Undercover Wolf’s Great Loss —¤— Tortured Panther’s One Night Mate —¤— Demanding Tiger Daddy —¤—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Family Claim by Lia Davis

Posted November 15, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Romantic Suspense, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Kourtney has no choice but to seek Logan’s help more than a year after their brief fling. Returning to Kelmount Ranch unannounced will certainly surprise the whole family, but it’s time that Logan found out Kourtney left him behind with more than just her memories.

Learning about his daughter is a bombshell Logan wasn’t prepared for. But as Kourtney asks for his help protecting little Emma from an evil witch, he dutifully steps up. The baby deserves the protection of her father and her pack.

Working with Kourtney to keep their daughter safe forces Logan to face a startling reality. His heart is on the line in more than just one way now. And as the dark witch closes in on them, he will stop at nothing to protect his baby girl and the woman he now knows is his fated mate.

Titles in the Wolf Ranch series include — Reconcilable Claim —♥— Protecting His Claim —♥— Staking Claim —♥— Family Claim —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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How Did I Miss An Entire Series??

Posted October 22, 2022 by Marsha in Shifter Haven Discussion / 0 Comments

Life got hectic and chaotic around here in the past few months.  I didn’t get as much reading in as I wanted, pleasure reading that is, too many commitment reviews due and the craziness that is often my life as well.

But how in the blue blazes did I miss reading the entire Wolves of Promise Falls series?  I bought each and every one of the books, soon after release – and I imagine with the intention of starting it when I “had time”.  But, seriously, girl… this is unacceptable.  Especially since I just completed Zombie Wolf of Piston which began the Wolves of Piston series.  Throughout Reaper’s story, I felt like I was missing something but set that feeling aside as I got deeper into his fascinating story.

Now I understand that feeling – and am I ever feeling rather foolish right now?  Yes, yes, I am.  So.  I have a choice, publish my review for Zombie Wolf of Piston which was recently released – or stay true to my reading style and go back to the previous connecting series?

I think I have to publish Reaper’s story review.  I have to.  Because I understand the importance of timely reviews to authors.  And I love T. S. Joyce and the (interconnecting) worlds she creates.  But I am so annoyed at myself right now. *sigh*

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Boss of the Secret Wolf by Serena Meadows

Posted October 22, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Series / 0 Comments

I loved uncovering secrets – it’s what I did for a living.
But little did I know that I’d discover the biggest secret about the man I’m in love with.

It started off terribly with Adam.

After my beloved uncle’s death, I had to move to the small town of Pleasant Valley.  As it turned out, Adam was the chief editor of the newspaper I’d inherited.  I hated him – a fight was inevitable.

But I had bigger problems in my life than hating on a man that I was insanely attracted to.

I’d exposed a bunch of bad men at my previous job, which meant that I was in danger — a crazy amount of danger.  Adam was the only one I could turn to.  He vowed to keep me safe, to save my life no matter what.

But in the process, I would have to endure the truth about who he really was.  And solve another mystery about my uncle’s death.  Was I ready for it all?

Titles in the Shifter Wolves of Pleasant Valley series include — Discouraged Secret Wolf —♥— Betrayed Secret Wolf —♥— Bachelor Secret Wolf —♥— Playboy Secret Wolf —♥— Rescued by the Secret Wolf —♥— Boss of the Secret Wolf —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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The Stag and the Baroness by Laura Greenwood

Posted October 22, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Sexual Content 18+, Shifter, Shifter Series, Shifters Historical Romance / 0 Comments

After a loveless marriage, Lady Lydia Ferrington has thrown herself into throwing events that are the talk of the shifter social calendar.

But when Jonathan returns from abroad to take his place as the new baron, Lydia finds herself unwilling to give up hers.

Despite knowing they shouldn’t, the two of them soon find themselves constantly drawn together…

Titles in The Shifter Season series include — The Fox and The Viscount —♥— The Peacock and The Wallflower —♥— The Stag and The Baroness —♥— The Swan and The Rake —♥— The Otter and The Officer —♥— The Falcon and The Bluestocking —♥— The Lady and The Rabbit —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Shifter Regency Romance series

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