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Supernatural creatures, magic and a plot with surprises at every turn. Changes is a paranormal fantasy romance that you can't put down!

"If you like sexy werewolves, found family and guys saying 'you're mine' you'll love this!"

"Amazing characters with plot twists throughout keeping me on the edge of my seat."


A quiet town in the sticks is being ravaged by animal attacks. The newly graduated, Hanna doesn't know this when she moves there, but it doesn't take long for her to find out.

Hanna's life has always been complicated but when she meets a charming police officer she doesn't know just how much more complicated her life is about to become. All she knows is that something is telling her he's not being entirely truthful with her.

Inserting herself into the investigation, Hanna must navigate truth from fiction in order to prevent from getting killed, or worse heartbroken

350 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2024

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Profile Image for Sage Frost.
Author 1 book4 followers
August 24, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This isn’t my usual genre at all, but I absolutely loved it! Elizabeth Jeffery has done such an incredible job with this story. It did take me a couple of chapters to get into, but once it got going I could not put it down.

Hanna is such a strong, brave main character and I was hooked by her journey. The twists and turns were brilliant—every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong, and I loved being kept on my toes like that. The supernatural side was done so well and added so much tension and excitement.

And the slow burn romance… wow. The way the dynamics between Hannah and the love interest kept shifting was just so addictive to read. There’s angst, communication, and chemistry that really pulls you in.

I stayed up far too late reading because I just had to know what happened, and that ending has left me desperate for book 2!

Elizabeth Jeffery has completely won me over with this one—I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Profile Image for Mel (CrazyforBooksandCoffee).
615 reviews16 followers
May 6, 2025
This book deserves way more attention an absolute gem ! I flew through this and will now be impatiently waiting for the next book 😊 A thrilling action packed read with a bit of spicy romance a perfect combination.
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4 reviews
July 30, 2024
Amazing story! Could not put it down, finished it in one weekend. If you like sexy werewolves, found family and guys saying “you’re mine” then you’ll love this 😁
Profile Image for Morgan Vela.
Author 4 books76 followers
July 1, 2025
Wow, just wow!
Let me start by saying this is one of those books that proves the saying 'don’t judge a book by its cover.' Don’t let it fool you...this story has everything.

I got strong Twilight vibes throughout, but it still managed to be completely unique in its own way. The suspense, the supernatural elements, the shifters, the fae, the magic, and the twist with the love interest? So good. And that ending... I’m still reeling. I’ll admit it: I’m a Lucas fan through and through.

The story is well thought out, the characters are developed and memorable, and the plot keeps you turning pages. So, if you’re craving all the best parts of a shifter romance, plus a strong storyline and characters you’ll actually fall in love with, I definitely recommend Changes.
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52 reviews
August 29, 2025
where do i even start with this book?
arhh, this has been one of the best books I've read this year. i didn't want to put it down, and when I did put it down, it was all I was thinking about. why did it need to end, and where is the next book already?
wearwolfs, faes, and more? forbidden love with slow burn? fighting over her? what more can you want.
Profile Image for Brittani Whipple.
49 reviews2 followers
July 12, 2025
I received an Arc copy of this book from the author. I typically do not grab for this genre of book but I’ve been venturing out lately. So glad I gave this one a chance. I couldn’t get enough of it. The ending has me on edge and I can’t wait to finish Hanna’s story in the next book. Elizabeth Jeffery is a phenomenal writer!

I was a huge fan of Twilight and this book gave those vibes (minus the vampires of course). Typically I’m not into smut, but this had just the right amount to not make the reading uncomfortable.
Profile Image for Marie MARIONETTE.
128 reviews1 follower
August 10, 2025
If someone tells you they didn’t like the book, they didn’t read it more than 14% of it because PEOPLE once we pass the mood setting and more characters appear YOU CAN’T PUT THE DAMNED BOOK DOWN!

Hannah arrives in a new small town as an archivist.
Soon after animal attacks start and reach a point where the people are leaving while her curiosity gets the best of her. She wants answers.

And she is ready to be reckless about it.
And here comes the supernatural part… from everywhere.

BREF!
This book will keep you on your toes.
The dynamic between each characters is constantly shifting, evolving and in a natural, amazing, exciting way!

As a reader you have expectations, you want/hope things go a certain way and you kind of get them but then the author is like « but maybe we should do something different? » and you are like « maybe you are right » and it’s sexy.

There is no frustration, there is communication, there is angst, there is tension.

I read this book in almost one sitting (I had to feed my kid and also go for dinner and also lost the fight against sleep at 3am).

And I want more!
I can’t wait for more!
Profile Image for Natalie Webb.
184 reviews2 followers
April 9, 2025
This book had everything…

We meet Hanna a young girl who’s been through the system and has had a really shitty start in life with some big trauma she moves to a new town where she’s been given a great opportunity with a job and accommodation but things quickly turn sour.

The town starts having animal attacks and Hanna being a queen fmc takes it upon herself to get involved which is when she meets rich the towns police officer.

A lot happens in between and Hanna moves in with rich for protection and gets close to his family especially his brother Lucas 😉 😉

Anyway ima not be giving this story away but it turns real good and Hanna has to find some things out about herself it’s an amazing book that keeps you drawn in.

I’ve rated it 5 ⭐

There’s fantasy
There’s smut
There’s romance
There’s action
There’s desire
You get my point.

Definitely recommend you read this book. I’m already excited for book 2 curses.
Profile Image for Ella.
128 reviews7 followers
July 28, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🌶️🌶️

It took me a little while to get into this, but once Hanna started digging into the strange things happening in Northcrest, I was hooked.

This isn’t your typical small-town romance. The tension is thick, the characters are layered, and there’s a paranormal undercurrent that grows with every chapter. Hanna is strong, smart, and damaged in a way that makes her feel real. Rich is the broody, closed-off cop with secrets he’s not ready to share. And then there’s Lucas. The brother. The chaos. The charm. I wasn’t prepared and I loved it.

The romance is a slow burn, the mystery unfolds gradually, and the writing keeps you emotionally connected the whole way through. There are real stakes here and a sense that no one is completely safe. That ending? Absolutely unhinged in the best way.

Tropes:
🐺 Shifter romance
🫂 Found family
🌲 Small-town secrets
🔥 Slow burn
👀 Brother dynamic
📉 Cliffhanger
Profile Image for Fay Gaskin.
109 reviews4 followers
August 21, 2025
4.5⭐️

“She wouldn’t, would she? Who was he fucking kidding, of course she would.”

This book was really fun to read. It’s a mix of a paranormal romance and almost a murder mystery in a way I haven’t seen before, which meant a lot of it was unexpected (but in a good way). The FMC (Hanna) moves to a new town to begin working in a museum, after aging out of the foster care system. It did a good job at showing the effects of trauma, and there were definitely solid signs of PTSD in the form of nightmares and flashbacks. I always appreciate good representation and, as someone with PTSD myself, this did a good job at portraying those things. I enjoyed getting to know the different characters, although there were definitely some I would have liked to see a bit more of.
If you’re looking for a unique story, then you’ll enjoy this. Especially if you like: wolf shifters, found family, betrayal, mystery, mental health representation, fighting training, grief, a feisty FMC, all the drama, and kind of a love triangle?💜

I received a free copy of this book through Wings and Words. Thank you so very much to Elizabeth (the lovely author) and Beth (person who runs wings and words)✨
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48 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2025
I was gifted this book and read it as a buddy read with the lady that gifted it to me.

I’m so glad I read it. Easily one of my top reads of the year so far. The story was unique and I fell in love with the characters! There was plenty of intrigue and I loved the writing style.

Plenty of twists and turns and character development for the fmc as well.

It was a nice change of pace with a lot of other romantasy books as well. While the story revolves around supernatural characters, they’re not all your run of the mill ones. Yes there is mention of fae but the one we see isn’t like who we’ve seen before. Rather than werewolves it’s shapeshifters who take wolf form (yes there’s a difference).

The author is so nice as well. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in book 2.
6 reviews1 follower
August 24, 2025
I received this ARC from Elizabeth Jeffery and can finally give my thoughts. It’s a 4 out of 5 stars for me and that’s just because I found the pacing at the beginning to be a bit slow but once you get into the meat of it (sorry) then it was very hard to put down. I’ve experienced topics and themes like this in separate books but having them put together and working as well as it did was such a pleasant surprise. I grew to like Hannah a lot and Lucas is my ride or die from the moment he was introduced. Hard to ignore a man who can cook. Yes the depictions of some of the graphic scenes might not be to everyone’s taste but I liked that the author didn’t shy away from it because it really gave the feel of real danger. I look forward to her next instalment
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187 reviews1 follower
August 25, 2025
I give i 4.75 ⭐️

I got hooked on right away. There’s always something happening that makes you want to keep reading, and I was pulled into the story really quickly. I like how the author writes in a simple yet vivid way that makes it easy to picture everything. I also loved the unexpected twists that kept me curious the whole time. I could never guess what was coming. The ending completely caught me off guard and left me wanting more, so now I’m really looking forward to the next book.

Thank you so much Elizabeth and Wings & Words community for letting me be a part of the team. 🌺❤️
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220 reviews53 followers
July 2, 2025
Phenomenal!!! The synopsis does not do it justice, this book is not at all what you expect! you get vampire diaries vibes to begin with and then there's just plot twist after plot twist. Betrayal, romance, spice! The love interest is a puppy dog and I love him and I really hope that book 2 does not end up like an ACOTAR situation. if you know, you know!

An absolute must read :D Book 2 needed ... NOW
Profile Image for Rachel.
38 reviews3 followers
July 21, 2025
4⭐

Well firstly, ends on a cliffhanger 😲
Secondly this is my first werewolf/Fae book.
I enjoyed it, especially the fight scenes.
Wasn't sure how I'd feel about it being written in 3rd person but again pleasantly surprised that I found it easy enough to read.
Slow burn
Found family
Protective MMC
The main characters give me Sookie and Alceed vibes from true blood. 😁🥵
All in all I found it a good read.
Thanks to Elizabeth Jeffery for the physical copy arc 😁
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428 reviews41 followers
October 6, 2024
This was a phenomenal book about a broken girl who finds her power to take down the Lycans who would do her harm. She finds herself, a found family and love. It doesn’t come easy. The cliffhanger of an ending had me flipping pages to see if I missed something. I cannot wait to see what book 2 has to offer!!!!
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213 reviews23 followers
July 16, 2025
The blurb on the back of this book does not do it justice. This story is so much more! A paranormal mystery with twists, turns, and a sprinkle of slow burn romance, found family, and magic. The characters and worrying male for a very enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to seeing how Curses unfolds.
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12 reviews5 followers
October 5, 2025
perfect start to my October reads.

lycans, humans, with face and magic.love plot twist had my like wow not where I thought this was going.
Hanna is badass from her past trauma but gets even more kick ass by the end.
I couldn't put this down and got grumpy when I had to do adult stuff.
can't wait for next book.
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22 reviews2 followers
August 24, 2025
Action packed, fantasy, slow burn spicy romance! This book is incredible. I absolutely loved Hanna’s character and was obsessed with Lucas. This book had everything in it and I felt so many emotions throughout. I am now so excited for book 2!!
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99 reviews7 followers
September 17, 2025
Amazing story, Hanna is such a brilliant FMC and the tension had me hooked. There was so many twists and turns to keep me on my toes and coming back for more. Amazing read can’t wait for book 2
2 reviews2 followers
August 22, 2025
First read from this author and I cannot wait for the second! it's a slow burner to start but it picks the brain pulling you in more and more through the chapters! The dedication in the front of the book is a beautiful touch as well.
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97 reviews
August 9, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ amazing characters, with plot twists through out keeping me on the edge of my seat. Cannot wait to read more of Hanna’s story!
38 reviews
September 4, 2025
This is a 4.5* read

I got this as an relaunch arc prior to book two coming out and I cannot wait for book two!!!
This story follows the main FMC as she moves to a small town for a new job when bodies start dropping including those close to her. Intrigued she inserts herself into the investigation and the lead police officer, which is where she discovers the world of Lycans and Fae are real and she has put herself right in the middle of it all.
Whilst there is romance this is slow burn with a little spice. The story is focused on the characters and their development with a developing love story.
This was an unput downable book except life and personal things got in the way but every time I picked plot up I was straight back in without losing my place or pace. I would recommend this book. I was slow to warm to the FMC Hanna as I found her a little annoying and frustrating…. But her story was interesting. Thank you to Elizabeth Jeffery for the opportunity to read your book and the amazing PR package I received and thank you @Wings&Words for the ability to read some amazing arcs and relaunches this one included
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258 reviews15 followers
January 5, 2026
Changes by Elizabeth Jeffery is one of those books that quietly sneaks up on you… and then emotionally body-slams you when you least expect it.

This story is all about transformation—personal, emotional, and sometimes painfully unavoidable. Jeffery writes her characters with raw honesty, letting their flaws breathe instead of polishing them into perfection. The result? Characters that feel real, messy, and deeply human. I found myself rooting for them even when I wanted to shake them and yell, “PLEASE make better choices.”

The pacing is steady but intentional, allowing the emotional moments to hit harder. Themes of growth, loss, and self-discovery are woven beautifully throughout the narrative without feeling forced or preachy. Every “change” feels earned, not convenient.
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69 reviews
October 15, 2025
This book!

It is giving twilight meets teenwolf vibes, which is actually perfect!
I could not put this book down and finished it in one day!

Obsessed.

If you love it when mmc's say 'you're mine', then you will love this book! The way Lucas protects Hanna and defends her from the beginning is such goals!

I love that there are multiple supernatural species in this book and how they are portrayed!

Knew Verity would be Lycan, she just gave off Victoria vibes (twilight).

100% recommend this to my twilight girlies!

Book 2 now, please, and thank you 🙏🙏
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81 reviews6 followers
June 9, 2025
This book was amazing from the very first pages it pulls you and keeps you hooked in its claws until the very end I absolutely loved it so so much and can't wait to find out what happens next.
Profile Image for Lauren Brodie.
26 reviews3 followers
August 2, 2025
4.5 star!!!!

Now when I say I devoured this, I really did. I started last night and finished it today. I couldn’t put this down!

The story focuses on the FMC Hanna who has had a life of trauma and moves to a new town to start a new life and leave behind her past. Everything quickly becomes apparent that this town has a hidden secret as does the world and she’ll be a part of it in no time. Supernatural creatures exist and always have, right under our noses.

There are a couple of main male characters and damn me, Lucas is the most golden retriever book boyfriend.

Even the side characters gave a lasting impression and you either loved or hated them from the get go!

The plot gripped me from the beginning and did not stop, it was paced so well with twists and turns. I did guess one of them but the rest were a total surprise. The slow burn was delightful and when it hit the spice, I wanted to be Hanna. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t full of spice with it being a slow burn but honestly the slow burn built heavily from the first time they met, the tension building to the flirty banter and all the way to their relationship progressing it was just everything, though I will happily say this book didn’t need it if Elizabeth had decided to not write the intimate scenes but am I glad she did? ABSOLUTELY, I’ll take ten more please Elizabeth 😰 with that being said the rest of the book was so well written and the spice just enhanced that!

The character development I really really enjoyed. They both became who they needed to be and made sure everyone around them knew who they needed to be, who they were and were able to bring them up to the level that they knew they needed to be to face the obstacles that lay ahead and it was refreshing.

This was my first ever shifter/wolf/lycanthrope book and I’m so glad it was. The only reason I took half a star off was for it being in 3rd person. Sometimes I think it makes it a bit harder to connect with the characters but it didn’t with this one due to @elizabeth.jeffery.author writing style, the scene settling, plot, the characters. It was a small town you could fall straight into and imagine being there.

GIVE ME BOOK TWO IMMEDIATELY 🐺🖤 📚
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94 reviews
November 1, 2024
Wowza!

I LOVE WEREWOLF SHIFTERS 🤭🤭🤭

Where to even start! So this book is a werwolf shifter murder mystery and freaking aye it did not disappoint.
The FMC is Hanna, she had a rough start, orphan, bounced around home to home and eventually landed in a not so good one 😳 my heart literally broke for her. She finishes college and moves to a town called Northcrest to be on a museum team. Not soon after she arrives the murders start happening. She joins a two person crusade to track down why the wolves are attacking and to figure out where their den is to stop the attacks.
In walks Rich, handsome cop who at first … seems to unreal, handsome…. Nice…. Hahahahahah little do we know!!!! Right! Anyway! They team up because he’s also a P.I in his spare time. She ends up getting hurt on one of their sleuthing missions and has to head home early. This is really where the story kicks up. A wolf attacked again .. closer to home. She is then forced to stay with rich and his brothers 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 yes ! Baby girl yessssss.
In walks LUCUS. 😍 he’s kind and sweet and dominant and just ughhhhhhh 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭 so dang fineeee. THE MURDERS KEEP HAPPENING, there were twists that I didn’t see coming !!!
Hanna ends up getting closer to Lucus bc shared trauma am I right? She finds out what’s really happening and what’s really behind the attacks and man o man was my jaw on the freaking flooooooooor.


Okay I’m going to stop that there before I give anything away bc I really freaking want to 🤭
Some things I loved about the book.
1. Short chapters! We lovvvvvve short chapters makes you feel like you’re flying through the book
2. Hanna’s character is so freaking real. Your heart breaks for her.
3. Character development ON POINT! Hanna and Lucus are so cute together.
4. Slow burn. No spice really until 70-80% through
5. The mystery and twists make you want to keep reading. I feel like some authors really miss the mark with that but this was a freaking page turner.

Things I didn’t like about the book
1. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING THIS WAS GOLD!

Missssssssss, I need MORE. how are you going to end it like that!!!!!!!!!!
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1,983 reviews39 followers
August 1, 2025
"Changes" by Elizabeth Jeffery is a riveting paranormal fantasy romance that melds supernatural intrigue with the complexities of love and trust.

The story follows Hanna, a recent graduate who unwittingly moves to a seemingly quiet town plagued by mysterious animal attacks. The author builds a sense of suspense as Hanna begins to uncover the town's dark secrets.

From the outset, the author's descriptive writing immerses us in the small town atmosphere, contrasting its idyllic facade with the lurking dangers just beneath the surface.

Hanna is portrayed as a resilient character, navigating her way through unexpected challenges and personal struggles. Her encounter with a charming police officer adds a romantic twist, but it quickly becomes clear that his enigmatic nature hides more than mere charm.

The plot is expertly crafted, revealing twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seats.

As Hanna delves deeper into the investigation, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, creating a tension that propels the narrative forward.

The author’s exploration of truth and deception adds depth to the story, compelling Hanna and us to question who can be trusted. 😉

The romance is well developed, balancing the thrill of the unknown with the tender moments shared between Hanna and her love interest. This emotional connection enhances the overall stakes, making Hanna’s journey not just a fight for survival, but also a quest for love and self discovery.

While "Changes" features classic elements of the paranormal genre, it stands out through its engaging character development and unpredictable plot. I found myself drawn into a world where magic, danger, and romance collide, making it a page turner that was difficult to set down.

In conclusion, Elizabeth Jeffery’s "Changes" is an exhilarating start to "The Awakening" series.

With its captivating blend of supernatural elements and heartfelt romance, it's a must read for fans of the genre.

Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and a touch of magical charm.

🦋
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