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[b:Shifters Forever: Box Set|25780656|Shifters Forever Box Set (Shifters Forever, #1-6)|Elle Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1441558826s/25780656.jpg|45630223] by [a:Elle Thorne|8264477|Elle Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1446652271p2/8264477.jpg]
Genres: Adult (if you stretch the meaning of the word), Paranormal, Romance and my newest addition to genres just for these books 'TSTL'
-0 Stars

It wasn't the editing.
It's not a dark book with triggers.
Nope. None of that.
What it is, is a complete waste of time and space.
ALL the characters are TSTL, although the main female character is the crowning queen.

The dialog, the story itself, the characters will all give you a headache from the stupidity of it all.

Don't believe me?
Go ahead and waste your money and time.

All my notes on my kindle notes & highlights are public on GR.
I would advise reading them before you download this.

Yes! It really is that bad. Hard to believe, but true.

Complete and total drivel, rubbish, garbage, tripe, bunk, codswallop.

[b:Protection|24678840|Protection (Shifters Forever, #1)|Elle Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1433221418s/24678840.jpg|44295754] by [a:Elle Thorne|8264477|Elle Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1446652271p2/8264477.jpg]
Genres: Adult (though I hesitate to call it that), Paranormal, Romance, and a whole new category, TSTL. Meaning the entire story & all the characters are TSTL.
-0 stars is my true rating.

This book was horrendous.
The dialog, the characters, the story, every aspect of it was unBearable.
I thought I would never get through it.
It was so bad it was actually painful to read.
It was NOT painful due to darkness or anything like triggers. Nope.
It was the story itself. The way it was written. The characters, especially the main female, had to have had their brains eaten by some kind of parasite and they are trying to make us believe their actions have some sort of viability to them.
It makes your brain hurt with all the truly stupid things they think and do.

All this authors books on my shelf are going into my reject shelves.
Take my advice and save yourself from this painful experience.
Don't read them unless you are a sadist and enjoy causing your brain pain.

[b:Cross|29413300|Cross (Barely After Dark, #1)|Elle Thorne|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1457055832s/29413300.jpg|49669681] (Barely After Dark, #1) by [a:Elle Thorne|8264477|Elle Thorne|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1446652271p2/8264477.jpg] is a Paranormal Adult Romance.
I don't understand all the 4 and 5 stars. It is okay, but no where near that good. The writing is mechanical. The story and characters are mediocre. There are editing mistakes in the writing of the story itself. It is slow paced and lacks depth. The synopsis on both Amazon and Goodreads makes it sound like its erotic. In truth, it barely makes it to New Adult. There is only one adult scene, and quite frankly, it lacks passion.
It's okay.
If the star rating was the same on Amazon as Goodreads I would give it 2 stars. To keep all my reviews of this story in line with each other I gave it 3 stars.
On Amazon 2 stars = I don't like it.
On Goodreads 2 stars = it was ok.
That is what this story is.
Just 'OK'.

I enjoyed the book

I love anthologies because there are so many new authors that you can discovered all at once. This anthology had one of my favorite authors Charlene Hartnady which was the main reason I chose to read it. But there are also many entertaining short stories by some very good authors. I enjoyed most of the novellas with an exception of a few which were just too raunchy for my taste but most of them have interesting characters and story lines. Of all the shorts, for me the most enjoyable reads were:

Christin Lovell ~ A Beary Merry Christmas
V. Vaughn ~ Andre
Tasha Black ~ Ghost of Shifters Past
Charlene Hartnady ~ Shifter Beneath the Mistletoe
Harmony Raines ~ Bear Humbug
Ruby Shae ~ Little Drummer Bear
Emerald Wright ~ A Dragon’s Gift

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

"This review is for Anne Lowe's DESERT WOLF Only"
~ 4 Desert Wolf Stars ~

Desert Wolf is book 1.5 in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch by [a:Anna Lowe|4241741|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1425070768p2/4241741.jpg]. Anna Lowe is a fantastic writer. Desert Wolf was a sweet short novella, thats fast-paced, with strong characters, and passion.

I liked this novella in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch. It takes us back to see Lana and Ty, 2 years into their mating, as they go and visit Lana’s family. It’s about a man, Ty, proving himself to his mate and her family. It had my attention from beginning to end.

[b:Desert Wolf|24927961|Desert Wolf (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, #1.1)|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1423861905s/24927961.jpg|44582103] is best read after book one [b:Desert Moon|25066650|Desert Moon (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, #1)|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1425445374s/25066650.jpg|44582047], since it deals with our main couple Lana and Ty from Desert Moon. I highly recommend this series to PNR fans who love werwolves, action, and heart-stopping romance.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy free of charge from Anna Lowe with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

"This review is for [a:Anna Lowe|4241741|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1425070768p2/4241741.jpg]'s DESERT MOON & [a:Anne Marsh|545315|Anne Marsh|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1297108751p2/545315.jpg]'s TEMPTED BY THE PACK"

"DESERT MOON"
~ 4. 5 Desert Moon Stars ~

“There’s more than meets the eye on Twin Moon Ranch, home to a pack of shapeshifting wolves willing to battle for life and love.” – The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series

Desert Moon is book one in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch by Anna Lowe. I am reading this series out of order and each book can stand-a-lone.

Ty, an Alpha and son of an Alpha. He is bossy, busy, sexy, and wounded in a way that only his true mate can see. I liked Ty.

Lana, daughter of an Alpha. She knows how the Alphas work and she wants nothing to do with an Alpha even if it is her true mate. She is sexy, smart, strong willed, and independent. I liked Lana.

ALowe is an awesome writer. I was pulled into the characters, plot, and world from the first to the last page. I could not put Desert Moon down. I love how the author pulled me into the storyline and connected me to the characters. I become so engrossed in the authors characters; that I felt everything they felt whether they were happy, sad, frustrated, etc. The emotions are so real and the world is unique. I also like how the shifters are portrayed. We are also given a great conflict on more then one front with the feud and rouges.

Ty and Lana are a perfect couple. They complemented each other and when they connected the sex was passionate and sensual. Destained mates are rare and to find one is something you fight to keep and protect. The wolf side knows it’s destained mate, but the human side will struggle with life’s conflicts and emotions before they come around.

[b:Desert Moon|25066650|Desert Moon (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, #1)|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1425445374s/25066650.jpg|44582047] was fantastic, the storyline was gripping, and the characters are captivating. I look forward to more in this series. I am riveted and blown away.

*Disclaimer: Review copy provided by Anna Lowe via Bewitching Book Tours with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

"TEMPTED BY THE PACK"
~ 3 Tempted Stars ~

I wasn’t entirely impressed by Tempted By the Pack. I enjoyed the idea of it, but it just felt like it could of been executed better. Not much of a begging or ending. Felt like the book need more, but as short stories go it’s a nice read especially after a heavy hitter.

The characters in this book felt a little flat. The Breaux brothers are intriguing and hot, but we don’t get much on them, I understand they will each get their own book, but it would be nice to have more background. I like Lark, she is independent and strong willed, but it was hard to picture her switching from one to two to more men. The sex scenes were good. They did not overtake the book. As for the plot well not a whole lot. The Pack has to find their fated mates on a blue moon. Their is a little conflict with vampires, but not much background is explained on this.

I got [b:Tempted By the Pack|16116603|Tempted By the Pack (Blue Moon Brides, #1)|Anne Marsh|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1351512713s/16116603.jpg|21934264] free on Amazon. I’ll pick up the following ones if they become free, otherwise I’m not interested enough in paying for them.

I have only read Desert Yule by Anna Lowe.

"There's more than meets the eye under the light of a winter moon..." - Desert Yule

~ 5 Desert Yule Stars ~

Even if you haven't had the pleasure of reading this series yet, this short sweet Christmas tale will warm your heart and wet your appetite. We get to meet new and old characters, as well as we get to see where they are in their lives, and how far some of them have come just to find peace and happiness.

Don't miss out on this wonderful, sentimental, and sexy Christmas story. Each short story brings you closer to the characters or opens you up to fall in love with them for the first time.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Desert Yule free of charge from the author Anna Lowe with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

This is a review of Desert Wolf 4: A Very Close Shave by Anna Lowe

~ 3 Stars ~

This short story takes place during the events of [b:Desert Blood|25209190|Desert Blood (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, #2)|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1442839124s/25209190.jpg|44582129].

It’s a very quick, sweet, and short read; into the private lives of Ty and his mate Lana who are the Alpha leaders at Twin Moon Ranch during a time when they rarely get a free moment. I can see the impact of Ty submitting to his mate Lana, but I did not see the point behind this scene. It was not as powerful or moving as some of her other works I have read.

We also get a little teaser with Cody and the troubles he is having in Desert Blood. Which I enjoyed seeing this moment between brothers.

If the rest of this anthology is as enjoyable as this short story, then it might be worth picking up and reading.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy of this short story only provided by Anna Lowe with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

** This review is for Desert Hunt by Anna Lowe **

~ 5 Desert Hunt Stars ~

Desert Hunt is the prequel to The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series by Anna Lowe. Wither you read the series in order or out, you will fall in love with the characters and world.

Fabulous! Amazing! Another winner!

ALowe is an amazing writer. This novella has everything I have come to love from ALowe. Amazing characters, great plot and world, conflict, and romance. I was pulled in from begging to end. We are introduced to some amazing characters that are well defined and easy to connect with. I became so involved that I felt for each and everyone wither they where the secondary characters or our leads. Rae and Zack complemented each other. I enjoyed the lead up to Rae’s secret and learning about Zack. The plot is enjoyable and the world is interesting. I also liked seeing the characters in their earlier period. It foreshadowing to what is to come for some.

Desert Hunt is full of suspense, action, and romance. I highly recommending picking up The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series. Each book is unique and brilliant written. I can’t wait for more from ALowe.

Note: This title is also featured in Masters Of The Hunt Box Set and on it's own.

*Disclaimer: Review copy provided of Masters Of The Hunt: Fated and Forbidden Box Set with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

** This review is for Happily Mated After by Anna Lowe **

Happily Mated After is a bonus epilogue to [b:Desert Heart|27043692|Desert Heart|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1444404734s/27043692.jpg|47084171] and exclusively featured in the [b:Wicked Alphas, Wilder Nights|26849661|Wicked Alphas, Wilder Nights (Wicked Alphas, Wild Nights #2)|Anna Lowe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1443747757s/26849661.jpg|46796301] collection.

This was a sweet little novella featuring Rick and Tina from Desert Heart. We are given a delightful taste of the authors writing. I just love Ms. Lowe and how she portrays her shifters. The connection the human and wolf half's have with each other is unique and easy to follow. The author also does a satisfying job recapping this couples relationship, but not giving to much away, so when you do read their story in Desert Heart you won’t feel like things are spoiled.

This was a wonderful sweet read in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch and I can’t wait for more. If you enjoy sexy cowboy wolves then you should give this series a try. It’s one I highly recommend.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy free of charge from the author Anne Lowe with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

I liked all but the last two - the second to last had spanking and pain which was not noted in the description, and the last one while a nice story had too much sadness in the story itself and the premise. Not enough sexual tension and consummation, just tension and sadness.

Overall a good collection.

Tempted by the Bear - Part 1 - Violet Vaughn
by V. Vaughn

Even though I haven't read the first serial, Called by the Bear, I didn't have any problems reading this book. I am a person that likes to read things in order, so all I did was make some notes so I could connect people and things that were talked about.

I wasn't always a huge fan of serials. The first few I read I wasn't to happy with, but now, I have found a lot of enjoyment in them.

Ms. Vaughn has done a wonderful job of carrying this one on and making sure that enough information is given about the back history of the characters.

I am looking forward to reading more about Annie, Tristan and all the other characters.

Desert Hunt (Twin Moon Ranch) (prequel)
by Anna Lowe

Rae is a special kind of wolf. Abused by her home pack, and mistreated by the pack she escapes to, she is afraid she will never feel safe and free anywhere. She is afraid to trust and she fears a forced mating. Then, she is informed that she is being sent to the Twin Moon Ranch Pack. She doesn't know why, but she knows she has to go and is hoping it is where she will find her freedom.

Zack is considered a low wolf because of his lineage. When in fact, he is an Alpha. He is just very restrained and never shows it or challenges anyone in his pack. His duty is to track trespassers and deal with them. Due to his low status he figures he will never find his mate. After all, what decent female wolf would want a half-breed.

Rae and Zack have a lot of decisions to make. Only time will tell if Zack will live through them and if Rae will learn to trust again. Two very long roads for two very stubborn and confused shifters.

*ARC given for an honest review*