Given to me for an honest review. I dislike not being told that a story is part 1 of a serial. I would prefer knowing in advance so I can choose whether or not I want to read the rest. Most of these stories are complete
His Bear Necessity by Artemis Wolffe---Lance was being attacked by a man, but before the attacker could do anything major a bear attacked the attacker. Many years later Lance goes to a therapist and William realizes that he saved this man.
Billionaire Alpha Seeks Curves by Cynthia Fox---Peter needs curvy women for his new line of clothing. Peter takes a walk and finds Miss C playing HORSE with her students. She accidentally leave her sweater on the playground. Peter knows she is the ONE. His friend searches for any info he could get on the Internet. Will she be able to handle Peter being a werewolf?
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Terra Wolf---Draven and Ryder work and live together. Ryder envies Draven. Brooke is a courier and has a package for Draven Steele. When she was outside she remembered to make sure all the signatures were on the manifest. Draven had asked for dinner and left his phone number. Even dirty and sweaty Draven thought that she was prettier than his ex wives. Ryder sees a chance to be first before Draven so he makes up an appointment so Draven will not be there. Everything goes well until Ryder gets greedy and tries to have sex with her. She refuses him and he says nasty things to her. To salvage his night Ryder tells Draven Brooke came on to him. Draven is so angry he kicks Ryder out of their house and will give Ryder 50% of the business. Will Draven and Brooke be able to trust each other again?
Primal by Lucy Auburn---Mara is waiting for her date from the online dating agency. Finally, someone other the bartender is talking to her. He doesn't look like someone she would be interested in. Mara didn't miss the digs he made about her and her family. Now he's calling her princess and she's had enough alcohol that she is ready to have sex with him. Riker is nothing like her previous boyfriends with his tattoos and worn leather jacket. He's wonderful in bed. Will she see him again? Yes, in unusual circumstances.
Shifter Uncover by Wednesday Raven---Linc is the new CEO and he never expected to run the company after his father died. He meets with his board and suggests that he go undercover and see how the employees felt about the company, working conditions, etc. His first is the warehouse. Katie will be training Linc and she does mention the bad things about the company after one comment slipped out. He likes Katie and hopes he doesn't slip up as he tries to hide his identity.
Cherished Gift by Jami Brumfield---At first I thought the story would be about Jenna and her nightmares. In a way it is about Jenna. When she sleeps, her reoccurring nightmare is the same. Her soul mate dies, then she dies. Clara is a hynotherapist and she helps Jenna learn how to stop the nightmares. Then we have Michael who is a Protector. He helps keep the peace between humans and shifters and keeps the shifters' secrets. All 3 will meet. Who will live and who will die at this meeting?
Moonlight Embrace by Lyn Brittan---Baron is getting a license for his new restaurant and has scented a female wolf. He is waiting for her to leave work. Johanna has never smelled such a good scent with a beautiful body. Johanna tries to not like him, but between his scent, looks, and persistence she is fighting a losing battle. Johanna's life is getting out of control. Her boss and her sister believe Baron is not serious. Will Baron be able to convince Johanna that she is his mate and he is serious about her?
Rematch by Rachael Slate---This isn't really a shifter story. Immortals are featured in this story. Li Tieguai has charge of outcasts. The Matchmaker leaves Wen on Li Tieguai's island since she failed being a Lotus. Wen is strong minded so she is always asking questions and getting into places she shouldn't.
Little Red Riding Wolf by Wednesday Raven---Lynx is going to her grandmother's cottage in the woods. When she reached her grandmother's cottage, her grandmother was dead. Five years later Lynx lives in her grandmother's cottage waiting for the Fenris pack to come after her. She has skills and visions. She meets Grayson in a coffee shop and they arrange to meet again. Grayson is from the Fenris pack and he needs to tell her things that she needs to know. But it has to be timed right. Will Grayson continue seeing Lynx and will he tell her the things she needs to know at the right time?
Quest of the Alpha (Sierra Moon: Book One) by Claire Ryann---Lane is going hunting for a mate. He can't be his pack's Alpha until he has mated. His brother Diego does not want to be the Alpha. Tara is hiking in the same woods that Lane is in. Will she be the one who is strong enough to be the Alpha female?