Review: Sexy shifters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
Eliza Gayle and her Southern Shifters are back! This is a series that just keeps building and adding depth to the world that the author has created. In this the fifth instalment we learn more about the hybrids and how cruelly some have been mistreated . So settle in and enter Ms Gayles imagination that's filled with hot romance, strained relationships and danger!Niki Harris is a rare white cougar hybrid, bred to kill but sometimes all she wants and needs is a whole lot of good loving! Meeting the gorgeous Dean in a bar seems like the answer to her prayers . He's sexy, he's available and he's definitely interested but there's a huge fly in this ointment because Dean thinks that Niki is his mate! That's not going to happen because all Niki wanted was one night of fun so the only thing to do is run!Dean is desperate to find Niki and starts trying to hunt her down but what he doesn't realise is she's carrying his cub ! Finding her will be the ultimate game changer though as both Niki and their unborn child are in danger. It's time for Dean to claim what is his but can he persuade Niki that her place is with him in time?These books whilst not the longest I've read are always on my must read pile. This particular one might confuse some readers initially as the first chapter has been previously released as a free ebook entitled A White Couger Christmas. It's a tale that starts with a passionate encounter and the sex in this book whilst sensual in no way feels gratuitous and happily fits the story. If pages filled with erotica put you off then have no fear as this author has created believable shifters who just want to love each other.These books continue to build on each other and the reader learns more about this world that Ms Gayle has created but for me personally I thought the villains of the piece were a little shady and although there is a resolution I still had questions. I would hazard a guess that this is intentional by the author and we will learn even more as the series progresses.It's a simple story with an ending that felt a little quick but what really pleased this reader was catching up with characters from previous books and seeing how their lives are impacting on others. Moments of humour and a mystery that still needs to be solved. A great cast of supporting characters who are really intriguing and who will hopefully have their own stories told.This is a well written book that added yet another layer to the world of Southern Shifters. I'd have preferred it to be longer but then I always do! Easily read as a standalone novel but I'd recommend reading the rest of the series which starts with Lucas if you wish to follow their journey. These books are great value for money and if alpha men, kick ass women and steamy sex sounds like fun to you then not to be missed. A book that really entertained me, recommended