Quiet as a Mouse by Asta Idonea

Title: Quiet as a Mouse

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose | A Walk on the Wildside

Author: Asta Idonea

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (25pgs)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Upon moving to a new town, shy shifter Paul is instantly smitten with local choirmaster Cale. Wanting to spend as much time with Cale as possible, he becomes the proverbial church mouse so he can enjoy Cale’s music without revealing his feelings. But when Cale sees him and traps are set, Paul faces a difficult choice. What does he want out of life, and does he have the courage to go after it? Will he be a man… or a mouse?

ISBN: 978-1-63477-515-5

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/quiet-as-a-mouse-by-asta-idonea-7139-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Paul is a little mouse shifter who is in love with his choirmaster. However he stands true to his creature, he is too afraid to let Cale know. So he spies in his animal form… that is until he is caught. When Cale brings him home with him, he is determined to stay as a pet. That is until Cale tells him his secret desires.

This one was absolutely adorable and so damn cute. I had a lot of fun reading this and would hope that the author might someday make this a bit longer. Mice shifters are so damn unique that you don’t see them a lot.

I enjoyed reading Quiet As A Mouse and would definitely recommend it.

More Beautiful Than A Unicorn by Bell Ellis

Title: More Beautiful Than a Unicorn

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose: Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Bell Ellis

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (38 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 2.5 Hearts

Blurb: Tobias is a twenty-five-year-old virgin, bored with his life, and unsatisfied with how average and unremarkable he is—until he sees a silver unicorn. When the beautiful creature begins appearing to him regularly, Tobias doesn’t know if it’s a cruel joke or some form of mental illness. What interest could the unicorn have in someone like him? Searching for it in a park at night leads to an attack on Tobias, but he’s rescued by a handsome and mysterious man called Amar. Something about the man calls to Tobias, and suddenly his life feels a lot less ordinary and a lot less lonely. But fate can be harsh, and the biggest challenge to Tobias and Amar’s relationship has yet to reveal itself.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-514-4

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/more-beautiful-than-a-unicorn-by-bell-ellis-7140-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Tobias is one of those young men who is a chosen virgin. He is twenty-five years old and has a good life. Only a virgin can see a unicorn in his true self. So when he sees Amar he is shocked but accepting. Then Amar is in trouble and Tobias must save the man he has come to fall in love with.

Now this starts out pretty good, but I have to say that it gets pretty creepy. I didn’t much care for the ending at all. I think if it had been told in a better light that it would have made a hit for me. I enjoyed the characters quite a bit but the story not so much. I was glad that these two found each other though.

I would recommend it.

Putting Down Roots by Tam MacNeil

Title: Putting Down Roots

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose: Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Tam MacNeil

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (29 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: At twenty-nine, Mark is lonely and unhappy. With his teaching degree, he never expected to be scraping by at a dead-end job in a bookstore. So when he’s given the opportunity to do the work he’s always dreamed of, he jumps on it.

But there’s a catch. Mark has just agreed to spend the summer teaching a recalcitrant student at a lonely manor outside the most haunted village in the UK. It doesn’t take Mark long to figure out there’s something strange, really strange, about Thomas, his host and the father of his pupil. They say the village changes people, and it turns out Thomas is living proof. Now Mark has to decide if he should run like hell or stay and become part of the family.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-512-0

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/more-beautiful-than-a-unicorn-by-bell-ellis-7140-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Mark has a teaching degree, but is stuck working in a bookstore. It is not the job that he wants to do, so when he is offered a job he jumps at it. Staying in the village however changes you. His new employer is a shock to him, but a rather nice one. He is to teach his daughter. Then he finds out Thomas’s secret.

This was a very unique little story that I would have never thought possible. When I saw the title I was not thinking of what it truly meant, but I am not saying it was bad just different.

The characters were quite frankly enjoyable but the story was just a tad bit weird. This is a shifter story that you would have never heard of before. You have a young student who is not all that friendly but if you look down deep you can tell her heartache. An employer whose heart is on his sleeve but fear is there also. And a teacher who just wants to love. And a location that should never be seen after dark.

I would recommend it.

They Called Him Nightmare by Deja Black Blog Tour, Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi peeps, we have Deja Black stopping by with her latest release They Called Him Nightmare, we have a fantastic guest post and a little snippet of an excerpt so you can get a feel for the book. So guys check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

They Called Him Nightmare

(2016 Daily Dose | A Walk on the Wildside)

Deja Black

Growing up, Kai Bennu was taunted for skin dark as midnight and his otherworldly appearance. They called him Nightmare, but Alec Vasilios, a wealthy and powerful businessman, wants to call Kai his own. Kai’s past has left him with little trust in others and even more reluctance to surrender himself to Alec’s power. With both men harboring supernatural secrets, finding common ground won’t come without sacrifice.

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A Cobra's Charm by Meghan Maslow

Title: A Cobra’s Charm

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose: Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Meghan Maslow

Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifters/ Suspense

Length:50 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Jiri’s life has been one misery after the next. A cobra shifter, he’s held captive by a collector who keeps him—and other shifters—in a private harem-style “zoo” in the Libyan Desert. Considered a dangerous predator by the other shifters, and little more than a boy toy to the collector, Jiri is friendless, timid, and despondent.

Miksa is the collector’s latest find. But honey badgers are known for their bad attitude, fearlessness, and fighting spirit. Miksa has no doubt he’ll escape, even if it means taking the whole zoo down with him.

When honey badger and cobra meet, there should be instant enmity—after all, honey badgers eat cobras—yet both men find themselves oddly drawn to the other. Romance blossoms, but can it survive captivity and beyond? In order to do so, Jiri will have to find a strength he doesn’t know he possesses and Miksa will have to open a heart long closed to anyone except his immediate family.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-513-7

Product Link:https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/a-cobras-charm-by-meghan-maslow-7148-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Jiri had been sold to a collector when he was just a child so he didn’t act like a cobra at all. He was there for dancing and sex. The collector has brought in a new find, and to Jiri’s surprise it is a honey badger. Honey badgers and snakes do not get along, but these two just about make you feel like you are over heated.

This was a bit strange to me and I wasn’t really sure if I liked it or not. I felt bad for Jiri though. I was glad that Miksa turned out to be a great catch for Jiri. I had fun reading this and look forward to seeing what other stories this author has out.

I would definitely recommend this story.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

A Cat Builds A Raft by Bee Allen

Title: A Cat Builds a Raft

Series: 2016 Daily Dose- A Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Bee Allen

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (52pgs)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Families, Zeke knows, are complicated… and shapeshifter families are a whole other ball of catnip. Ten months ago, Zeke went off the Schuyler clan radar, determined to live a painless life of luxury as a housecat. It was a fantastic decision: his human, Toby, feeds him, cuddles him, and loves him with all the simple devotion he could ever want. Sure, he sometimes feels the desire to know Toby on a real, human basis, but it’s squashed by terror and inertia.

But Zeke isn’t the only one with a complicated family. A break-in heralds the end of Zeke’s fantasy life and throws him headlong into a new drama. Toby’s family is from the sea, where conflict is resolved a little differently. Zeke will have to use all his feline cunning to get him and Toby out of this mess safely—and both men will have to confront their fears, their families, and their future.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-511-3

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/a-cat-builds-a-raft-by-bee-allen-7161-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is part of the Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

This was definitely different. Zeke is a witch who turns into a house cat. In fact he has been staying as a house cat. He is living with Toby, who has no clue what Zeke is. However it would seem that Toby has his own secret.

This was a kick and I wouldn’t mind seeing more of these two. For now though it is just too short to get more than just a taste. However for such a short story it does have quite a bit of meat to it. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.

Although I loved the cover, the name of the story is a bit off. I don’t remember any raft.

Fieldwork by Charles Payseur

Title: Fieldwork

Series: 2016 Daily Dose – A Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Charles Payseur

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (38 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Agent Ignacio Ritter is content serving the CXO, the Central Xenomorph Organization, from the safety of his desk. He has good reasons for avoiding fieldwork like the plague: his parents died in the field, leaving him to be raised among wolf-shifters. Because of his adopted family, everyone thinks he is a wolf, a lie that protects him from the ridicule he’d face if he revealed the truth.

When the charming and dangerous tiger-shifter Agent Reed Daily chooses Ignacio to help close the books on a gang threatening to tear Chicago apart, Ignacio can’t refuse. Perhaps it’s the chance to avenge his parents, or perhaps it’s the tight fit of Reed’s suit and heat Reed’s smile ignites in Ignacio. When the chips are down and the whole city’s depending on him, will Ignacio prove himself a man or a mouse?

ISBN: 978-1-63477-510-

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/fieldwork-by-charles-payseur-7162-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is part of the Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

This is a cute one. Ignacio lives among wolf shifters, works for CXO and does not go into the field. There are first times for everything. However he has a secret that he is worried that will get out. Reed is a tiger and an agent that wants to team up with Ignacio. Won’t he be in for a big surprise, or should I say small.

This was a kick and wouldn’t mind seeing more of these two. For now though it is just too short to get more than just a taste.

However for such a short story it does have quite a bit of meat to it. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.

Werewolf PTA by Felicitas Ivey

Title: Werewolf PTA

Series: 2016 Daily Dose- A Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Felicitas Ivey

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (51 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 2 ½ Hearts

Blurb: Dr. Malak Shahzed moved to the small town of Goodfields for a quiet practice and a chance to leave his other life behind. Finding kind and handsome Sheriff Shiloh Payne is a bonus. Their relationship is mostly stolen glances and innocent meetings, but Malak wants to play doctor with Shiloh—if the sheriff feels the same.

All is not well in Goodfields. After each PTA meeting, the body of a single man is found torn apart by a wild animal, and the town is getting nervous.

Murder is complicating Malak’s seduction of Shiloh, especially since he knows more than he is willing to admit. Because sane people don’t believe in werewolves…. Do they?

ISBN: 978-1-63477-509-0

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/werewolf-pta-by-felicitas-ivey-7163-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is part of the Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

Someone is killing humans and Malak has figured out that it is a Were that is doing it. Being not only the doctor and coroner, but also a shifter does have its advantages. So he knew what he was seeing. His old friend has come to help him rid the world of their little problem, but the sheriff is having a bit of trouble with it. However he is not having any trouble with Malak. That is if you get my meaning 😉 .

These stories are interesting but they are way too short for anything more than just a taste. I am however not sure of this one, it is a bit creepy. However it does give a new look into the paranormal world. I did like the story but it just wasn’t for me.

Shifter by Mark Wildyr

Title: Shifter

Series: 2016 Daily Dose- A Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Mark Wildyr

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal

Length: Short Story (19 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥ 2 Hearts

Blurb: When Gray Fox sets out by canoe to visit Elk Horn, his childhood friend and secret crush, mysterious forces strand him on a terrifying hunk of ebony rock known as Black Island. During the dark, cold night, a strangely androgynous being seduces the young virgin. In the midst of his passion, the creature shifts into a comely youth, shocking the naïve young man. He can hardly wait to tell Elk Horn about the experience. But does he dare?

ISBN: 978-1-63477-508-3

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/shifter-by-mark-wildyr-7164-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Gray wants to see his best friend Elk, but hadn’t expected the fog to come in. It leads him to a different desire then he had expected. Elk is shocked but in the end it is his shock that surprises Gray.

This story was way too short for anything other than a pornographic theme to it. Let’s just say that it was just really strange and totally creepy. For one I don’t like girly parts and this one just works that way. I can say that in my opinion, this one just didn’t do it for me.

I am sorry but this is one story that really didn’t have a true story to it.

Daniel's Lynx by Ava Hayden

Title: Daniel’s Lynx

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose: Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Ava Hayden

Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifters

Length: 55 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Daniel Rigaud never imagined he’d be starting over at fifty-five, but relocating from his city practice to small-town Alberta to become the staff veterinarian at the Lac LaForge Wildlife Rescue Center might help him forget his deceitful ex—especially considering his handsome new neighbor, Ronan Magister.

At fifty-three, Ronan’s given up on love and prefers to keep relationships short and sexual. It’s easier than revealing his secret—he’s a lynx part of the time. Something about Daniel makes him long for more, but telling the truth proves disastrous. Daniel believes he’s traded one deceptive man for another.

If Daniel actually fell for Ronan’s outrageous fabrication, then he might be worried that several animals were caught in poachers’ traps near their homes that morning. He might wonder why Ronan isn’t answering his phone….

ISBN: 978-1-63477-507-6

Product Link:https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/daniels-lynx-by-ava-hayden-7165-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Daniel and his ex had broken up after fourteen years and now it was time for Daniel to once again get his life back in order. He had decided to move back to a small town and just enjoy his life. He loves working with animals, so when he sees a lynx walking around he is quite surprised to see him so close to town. However not as surprised as he is when he finds out that his neighbor is the lynx. A man that he is falling in love with.

I absolutely love these stories. They are small, but have so much meat to them that they keep you entertained. This particular story caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. I loved how well-developed the story is and how the characters are well-rounded.

This is one story that I would love to see made longer and put into a series.

I enjoyed reading it and would definitely recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Spiked and Feathered by Jessica Walsh

Title: Spiked and Feathered

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: Jessica Walsh

Genre: Paranormal/Shifters

Length: 21 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Blurb: Anthony’s had the day from hell at his call center job, and he plans to drink away the memory, so he finds the nearest club and gets started. Lucky for him there’s an attractive man in the crowd who’s willing to act without too many questions. A hot trip to the back of the bar and some heavy action is in order.

The next morning Anthony wakes in an unfamiliar bed to a hellish headache and the heavenly scent of coffee. He didn’t ask questions the night before, so why ask them now? Okay, maybe one. Why does his attractive one-night stand have feathers?

ISBN: 978-1-63477-506-9

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/spiked-and-feathered-by-jessica-walsh-7166-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Anthony has a bad day at work so what does the crazy man do, he goes out and gets drunk. Winds up the next morning to a sexy man, who just happens to change into an owl. Talk about strange but somewhat hot.

This was just too short to get more than a taste or a good opinion of. It was a fun little story with some hot sex involved. I did enjoy it and would recommend it.

It is perfect for a short break at work.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

More Fish in the Sea by Fil Preis

Title: More Fish In The Sea

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: Fil Preis

Genre: Paranormal Romantic Suspense

Length: 49 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Travel agent Jarrett Joynson won’t let his cheating boyfriend spoil his dream vacation, but being alone in Hawaii is more difficult than he imagined. When his attempts to catch a new lover fail, he turns to his Wiccan faith to ask the moon for guidance.

Shark shape-shifter Kainalu Enakai is in a similar position. His last relationship fell apart because he couldn’t share the truth with his boyfriend. Now Kainalu is on the prowl, looking for a new distraction.

When the moon draws Jarrett and Kainalu together, sparks fly. But the old scars on both their hearts cause trouble between them. If they cannot learn to trust each other, it will put not only their relationship in danger, but possibly Jarrett’s life.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-505-2

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/more-fish-in-the-sea-by-fil-preis-7167-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Now I am not sure about shark shifters, after having watched Jaws so many times, well you can guess where I am going with that. However it is a big kick to find a story that makes it look like fun.

Jarrett had left his cheating boyfriend and went to Hawaii to enjoy some freedom. He also wanted guidance and to figure out what he was going to do in the future. To his surprise it would seem he has found that guidance in more than one way. Kainalu might just be the one, even if he is a sexy shark shifter.

This was a fun little story that had quite a bit of humor in it. I am not really sure if I would read more shark shifter stories, but this one was pretty damn good.

I had a lot of fun reading it and would recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Always Follow Your Goat by Nora Roth

Title: Always Follow Your Goat

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: Nora Roth

Genre: Paranormal/Shifters

Length: 29 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Camp Pooka has been a summer staple for Noah Matthews since he learned he was a shifter, and he’s looking forward to spending a final summer there before beginning his career as a veterinarian. But the season takes an unexpected turn when Noah meets blunt but charming Jack Rideaux and his goat, Milly. Soon Noah is sneaking off every night, gladly following Milly to Jack’s cabin.

When life and Noah’s work intrude and the two men lose touch, it’s time for meddling Milly to work her magic and help them reconnect.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-504-5

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/always-follow-your-goat-by-nora-roth-7168-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: At first I was sure that the shifter was a goat and damn was I glad to find out that was not the case. Although it would have been funny as hell. Noah is a camp counselor for Camp Pooka, a camp for shifters. It was to be his last summer and he was going to miss it. Then he met Milly, a quirky goat that got the kids attention. Milly led Noah straight to her owner, the sexy Jack Rideaux. Now that was one sexy team, especially with Milly playing matchmaker.

I got a kick out of this one. It was funny as hell and I absolutely loved it. For such a short story it had quite a bit to it, which surprised the hell out of me. I do hope that the author will continue this story somewhere down the line. I would like to know what happens with these two.

I had a lot of fun with it and would recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Holy Cow! by EM Lynley

Title: Holy Cow!

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: EM Lynley

Genre: Paranormal Romantic Suspense

Length: 52 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Blurb: American med student Duncan Stirling is traveling around India with his two best friends, who have just married. Their last stop is the magical city of Jaisalmer, a fort in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. He feels like a third wheel on their honeymoon, though the three friends had the trip planned for years, to celebrate finishing medical school and have a last adventure before they start their residencies back in the States.

Akash Nandi is an Indian man from a wealthy and well-known family. At least that’s how he appears. He hides the truth that his family is descended from Nandi, Lord Shiva’s bull, and they’ve guarded sacred places for millennia. Being gay and immortal is tough, especially when his family’s expectations make finding the right mate impossible.

As his grandmother, the family matriarch, nears death, a struggle for power puts Akash and his new crush, the charming American Duncan, in harm’s way.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-503-8

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/holy-cow-by-em-lynley-7169-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: I really never thought about cow shifters or that they would be sacred I suppose. I think in all of my readings I have only came across one other story that had a cow shifter, or bull shifter. They are kind of quirky and definitely this author has made a unique hit with it.

Duncan and his two best friends have decided to travel India. They are going to Jaisalmer, which is a fort in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It would seem that Duncan has caught the eye of a bull shifter. Akash is a well-known young man who has his eyes on Duncan. However it would seem that someone else has noticed the two together.

This one was pretty good. I liked the unique telling of this story. Although I hate to say that it was not really my kind of story though. I did have fun reading it though, and would recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

They Called Him Nightmare by Deja Black

Title: They Called Him Nightmare

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: Deja Black

Genre: High Fantasy/Shifters

Length: 26 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1^st, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥2 Hearts

Blurb: Growing up, Kai Bennu was taunted for skin dark as midnight and his otherworldly appearance. They called him Nightmare, but Alec Vasilios, a wealthy and powerful businessman, wants to call Kai his own. Kai’s past has left him with little trust in others and even more reluctance to surrender himself to Alec’s power.

With both men harboring supernatural secrets, finding common ground won’t come without sacrifice.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-502-1

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/they-called-him-nightmare-by-deja-black-7170-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Kai has always tried to stay out-of-the-way and not get close to others. He was what everyone called dangerous, but in truth it was the golden boy who was the dangerous one. Alec wanted Kai and was going to get him.

You can’t really get into a good detail about these stories because they are short without giving the story away. So far I have like most of the stories in this package, but this one was just way to creepy in my opinion. I started reading it and just put it down. I did go back since it was so dang short, but this is one story that was not for me.

It was way too dark to actually like for me.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Wild Fate by Savannah Brooks

Title: Wild Fate

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

Author: Savannah Brooks

Genre: Paranormal/Shifters

Length: 55 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts

Blurb: Caden Wells is finally on his way to the Alaskan wilderness, fulfilling a dream he’s had since he was a boy. He’s looking forward to solitary hikes and photographing wildlife. Upon arrival, he’s drawn to his guide’s brother, Drake Fisher, a man who resembles beast more than man. Drake’s unexpected interest surprises Caden, but when Drake claims fate has brought them together and that he’s a Shapeshifter, Caden’s confusion turns to shock.

With the help of Drake’s brother, Dean, and Dean’s family, Caden realizes there must be some truth to Drake’s story. On his way to question Drake, the knowledge in his heart that something is wrong is confirmed by reports of poachers in the area.

Caden sets out to save Drake, along with the life and love that have been waiting for him in Alaska all along.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-501-4

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/wild-fate-by-savannah-brooks-7171-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Caden has always wanted to go to Alaska. It has been his dream to take pictures of bears there and now his dream has come true. He just had not expected what was to await him. He had been warned. Drake is a bear shifter and as is with other bears he is a grouch. That is until he set eyes on his mate.

Out of all of the stories I have read in this package this has been the best yet. So much so that I do hope Savannah turns it into a longer story and maybe makes a series out of it. I love bear shifters and this one rocked.

For such a short story it was fully developed and had so much detail to it that I was captivated from the start. I had so much fun reading this and look forward to seeing what other stories this author has out.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Chords by Taylor Roxton

Title: Chords

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

Author: Taylor Roxton

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Angels and Demons

Length: 33 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Blurb: As a werewolf, Kieran Woodsmith’s career options are limited. Luckily, he can howl in tune, and his voice earns him admission to the prestigious Julliard School of Music. Desperate to prove to his family that his admission wasn’t a fluke, Kieran auditions for the Broadway Musical Review. But when he meets an upperclassman with no scent and strange violet eyes, Kieran is thrown off his game.

On the eve of his lunar cycle, Kieran’s friend drags him to a party at the purple-eyed senior’s house. Distracted by the mystery of Brett’s missing smell, Kieran forgets about the moon.

When he wakes up in a cage in Brett’s basement, Kieran realizes he’s not the only one who is more than he appears.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-500-7

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/chords-by-taylor-roxton-7172-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: All Kieran wanted was to be the best singer ever. He had been admitted in to Julliard, but was afraid that he would not make it. He had met a senior who had the voice of an angel but the eyes were not. He is about to find himself distracted by the man, a man who is more than what he appears.

This was a very strange story to say the least. I was not really sure if I liked it or not to be truthful. It was a captivating little tale but still just held a bit of a bite. I think right now it would not be for me but if it was made into a full size story I could see this as a top rate story. It just needs that extra kick to it.

However I did enjoy the book and would recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Alpaca Lies by Elizabeth Coldwell

Title: Alpaca Lies

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose Package “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

Author: Elizabeth Coldwell

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 23 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Alpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He can’t explore his crush on Simon Mattock, heir to the estate and caretaker to the animals, for two reasons.

One, he’s never shifted into human form, and two, Simon is saddled with a boyfriend who’s exploiting him for his wealth. But when a fire threatens both the zoo and Simon, Alfie knows the time has come to put his fears aside, make his first shift, and save them.

He just hopes Simon will like what he sees.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-499-4

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/alpaca-lies-by-elizabeth-coldwell-7173-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Surprising was the fact that even though this book was really short, there was quite a bit to it. Alfie was an Alpaca shifter who from what I gathered never really shifted into his human form, until a fire starts. He had a crush on a human but that human was in love with another. He just hopes that Simon will see him for more than an alpaca.

I hate short stories and trying to tell you about them, without giving the dang thing away. It was a fun little story and had quite a bite to it.

I enjoyed reading it and would definitely recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Shifting Silver by Brandon Witt

Title: Shifting Silver

Series: Dreamspinner 2016 Daily Dose: Walk on the Wild Side

Author: Brandon Witt

Genre: High Fantasy

Length: 49 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: The year is 1618, and Allakau is different from the other members of the Alaskan Yupik tribe. His people survive by hunting, but Allakau is unable to kill or eat flesh. As another season reaches its end and winter approaches, Allakau encounters a narwhal with silver eyes similar to his own. He saves the creature’s life but incurs his father’s wrath, and Allakau is given one last chance to prove himself a productive part of the tribe or be left behind to die. As he spends time alone in the woods, clues about his past and destiny begin to fall into place with the aid of another silver-eyed creature. His hunt might finally lead him to the truth about what sets him apart and where he belongs—if he can survive it.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-498-7

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/shifting-silver-by-brandon-witt-7174-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Allakau was always different from the rest of his family, for one he hated to kill any animal. Even his mother has noticed. His tribe survives from the kills they make, but Allakau cannot eat nor kill any animal. He feels something for the animals. Then he sees a narwhal that has the same color of eyes as he does, and it says his true name.

Then his father has given him an impossible choice – either kill within the three days or forever leave. Searching the woods gives him time to reflect and he realizes his life is not the same as it was. For he is very special, then he finds another animal with the same eye color, the same animal that he once was.

This one was a bit strange to me, so it was harder to get into it. It was well written with a lot of depth to it, but I just couldn’t connect with the story. Even though I couldn’t connect, I could tell that it was a pretty damn good story.

This is one that I would recommend to all.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Bye-Bye Birdie by Lex Chase

Title: Bye-Bye Birdie

Series: Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package “A Walk on the Wild Side.”

Author: Lex Chase

Genre: Paranormal/Shifters

Length: 39 pages

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Blurb: Christopher Robin and Dashiell Hammond couldn’t be more different. Dash is an iguana shifter who provides aid for natural disasters far and wide, but Chris is a flighty parakeet shifter who can’t find his way across town without Google Maps. To Chris, Dash is a superhero, but he spent more time saving the world than saving their relationship.

To conquer his heartache, Chris books a cruise, determined to meet Mr. Right Now instead of Mr. Right. But he doesn’t expect the cabin steward responsible for his adorable towel animals to be none other than his ex-boyfriend. When the pair fall overboard and take refuge on a deserted island, old feelings resurface.

With Dash’s hardnosed survival skills and Chris’s fickle insecurities, they’ll have to learn to compromise if they want to get back to slamming daiquiris at the Tiki bar.

ISBN: 978-1-63477-497-0

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/bye-bye-birdie-by-lex-chase-7147-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Chris and Dash had been engaged to be married, but Dash had let Chris down way to many times. It seems Dash had chosen his life to be different than Chris. So when his mother told him to take a cruise to relax, he was quite surprised to find out that his cabin steward was his ex. Then to top it off they ended up on a deserted island, things are about to come to a head.

Now this had great potential, but it just seemed to not end right for me. I did have fun reading it though and the humor was appreciated.

However, I do wish that it had been a bit longer with more detail in the ending.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

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