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Sometimes all it takes is a second chance.

Niall Crawford has given up on dating. He’s sick of Shiftr, with its glittering promises of 90% matches that turn out to be nothing but mistakes. That’s just fine, because he’s stuck in Devil’s Back Ridge, two hours outside of Hope Valley, being temporary Alpha to a ragtag bunch of half-civilized beasts. He suspects Connor sent him here because he’s bringing the clan down with his inability to find a mate. Fair enough. But the problem is worse than any of them realize. Niall’s bear is trapped inside him. And the beasts sense it, which is bad news. When Timberson, the coyote shifter, steals Niall’s phone and uses Shiftr to trick an unsuspecting woman to come to Devil’s Back Ridge, Niall’s world nearly implodes. She is none other than Marcia, Niall’s first love, who tore his heart in two, sixteen years earlier.

Marcia Hunt has left her old life behind. With her career and marriage in ruins, she has moved to Hope Valley and signed up to Shiftr. She’s lost her heart already, but maybe she can find the loyalty and protection she craves. When Niall rescues her from Timberson’s entrapment, old feelings come rushing back. He’s no longer the boy she once knew, though—he’s darker, tortured and full of secrets. He tells her she can’t stay, but he needs help—even if he’s too proud to admit it—and she’s not leaving him again.

It’s dangerous having Marcia in the territory—and not only because the beasts are not allowed to be around women. When Marcia’s suggestion that Niall fake-claims her results in a real kiss, tensions simmer even higher. The years have done nothing to quell the deep passion between them, but will it be enough to overcome the wounds of the past and help Niall to recover his bear in time to save them both?

This is a standalone book, full of romance, laughs and sexy shifters. HEA and no cheating, of course!

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2019

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Ariana Hawkes

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USA Today bestselling author Ariana Hawkes writes spicy romantic stories with lovable characters, plenty of suspense, and a whole lot of laughs. She told her first story at the age of four, and has been writing ever since, for both work and pleasure. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two huskies.

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1,603 reviews12 followers
May 6, 2019
This is an OK shifter romance, with a mostly likable couple. I liked both of them, but I did wish that Niall had more self confidence. He was so sure that he wasn't good enough for Marcia, which led to him damaging their relationship. I also wished that both of them would just talk to each other. Most of their problems could have been avoided if they had just talked and shared their feelings, instead of hiding and causing themselves lots of unnecessary angst. I'm totally against unnecessary angst in books anyway, so that lowered my rating.

One problem I have with all of this author's series is that there is so long between books. Lots of times I have to go back and reread some of the earlier books in a series, simply because it has been so long that I don't remember all the characters. That is frustrating. I know that this author writes lots of books -- but I wish she would concentrate on one series at a time, so that the books could be published closer together.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
250 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2019
I've been waiting for this book! And now Niall gets matched!

After watching his friends get matched, Niall has given up on dating and definitely tired of Shiftr and it's promises of 90% matches that are nothing but mistakes. Currently stuck in Devil's Back Ridge being a temporary Alpha. Niall has been exiled by his clan and having problems with his bear in secret. Niall's life takes a turn when the coyote shifters steals his phone and uses Shiftr to lure an unsuspecting woman to Devil's Back Ridge. Of all women the coyote shifters could lure, it's the one who broke his heart 16 years ago.

Marcia Hunt has moved back to Hope Valley, leaving her old life behind with a marriage and career in ruins and shambles. The last person she expect to meet and rescue her is her old flame Niall, no longer the boy she knew. The chemistry between the two are still sizzling hot, but things aren't so simple as picking up where they years ago. The past continues to rear it's head and try to get in between them and with Niall out of control bear, can they recover and heal? I couldn't put the book down! So in love with Niall and Marcia, their passion is so hot, the book had me laughing, in tears and on edge waiting to see what happens next! A definite must read. You won't regret it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,038 reviews6 followers
May 29, 2019
Get That Bear....

My very favorite app in the whole world and I don't even get apps, but if they offered this one I would get it!

Niall is so tired of seeing all his clan brothers get their mates and he is on the outside looking in.....He doesn't even want a mate, he already had his mate and she left him for another 15 years ago and ever since he has been a broken bear, man whatever..He even signed up on Shiftr and he can't even get more than a 90% match there. To top it all off Conner sent him away to the mountains to rule in a Rag Tag bunch of shifters....Even his alpha doesn't want him around!

Marcia so regrets the decision she made 15 years ago to listen to her parents and leave the love of her life Niall and marry another.... He was and still is her one and only love...If only.......She relocates to Hope Valley after a nasty divorce and Tamika convinces her to sign up at Shiftr and she receives a 100% match. He is a hunk of a bear, but his picture is so blurry, but she decides to go up the mountain anyway, if she can't have love at least she can have a partner for life......

Will love give them another chance, or is Niall too broken to trust her again?
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653 reviews4 followers
April 1, 2019
In this fourteen book in the series we have Niall and Marcia's story. Niall and Marcia were friends all through school. Niall i a bear shifter who has known Marcia was his mate forever. Life and parents kept them apart. Now Marcia has come to Hope Valley and signed up for Shiftr.
Niall was heart broken when Marcia left and married her agent. He is now a temporary alpha of an outcast group. His job to rehabilitate them. Little does he know his life is about to change big time.
Marcia has signed up with Shiftr and has a 100% match to Niall. Little does she know when she communicates with her match it isn't him.
Will these two be able to get over the past hurts? Will the outcasts ever stop being a disappointment? Will these two ever get off the mountain? Come read this great story and find out.
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205 reviews7 followers
April 5, 2019
Note I received an advanced review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Finally another Shiftr story, and we're finally going to see how Niall's story goes. Avoiding spoilers, I loved the book. It's on par with every other book in the series and it really shows what can happen when you give love a chance (or even a second chance). It's a great story, and shows us a lot of potential for more stories to come which has me really excited for this series to continue.

I loved both characters. Seeing another side to Niall, and the hard effort he's making for his clan. Our strong Marcia is a woman after my own heart. She's decided on a way for her life, but is open for possibilities. Needless to say where the book starts and where it ends are obviously not the same.

Overall, if you're a fan of the series I without question recommend this read too. If you've read any of Ariana Hawkes book before - this series (and this book especially) are totally worth reading too. A great series (and book) for any paranormal romance fan who likes happy endings.
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1,711 reviews16 followers
April 4, 2019
Love this series.

It was really good to see Niall’s story come out. I have always loved that bear shifter. Niall had a hard job he was faced with, but I guess you will have to read the book to find out what that was.

Marcia was an amazing woman. I love how strong and fearless she really was. She was very stubborn as well. She was a type of girl that decided to fight for what she really wanted and I love that about this story.

Niall will have to learn to trust again and that seems to be really hard for him. I can understand why he was protecting his heart though.

Timberson I was trying to decided where to love or hate him. By the end of the book I have to say I am hoping to see more about him in upcoming stories.
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1,345 reviews12 followers
April 1, 2019
Being one of the last single shifters left, Niall is sent to look after a group of misfits. His job is to see if they can join civilization or if they need to be put down. Niall is doing a good job but he is lonely. He misses his clan and wants a mate.

Marcia is put in what could have been a very dangerous situation if Niall hadn't stepped in. Niall and Marcia have history and haven't really moved on.

This book was a fun second chance story where the author did an amazing job showcasing that they loved each other as kids but they were grown up now and even though they might have changed, some things didn't.
351 reviews3 followers
April 8, 2019
I have missed Hope Valley so much! I am so glad Niall got to tell us his story! Adriana Hawkes does an amazing job of showing us not just one but two stories of second chances! There has always been a part of me that was cheering for Niall to get his mate but this story helps us to understand that the bar was set by Marcia!

Second chances are not just for love in this story but for life as well! I think there is more to the ragtags that need to be told! Can't wait to see what happens with Dalton and if Adriana will tell us more about the ragtags! Adriana hits you right in the soft tender heart with this story! Love Love Love!
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217 reviews36 followers
May 30, 2019

Book 14 Nialls Story 5 stars
I Really liked Niall an his story!
Fated from a young age Marcia his bff then later something more are the perfect couple until something happens that neither saw happening . losing touch Niall moves on with life an makes a home in Hope Valley as second in command. Until a bunch of rag tag shifters cause chaos an Niall is forced to become there alpha. This bad little bunch are so mischievous that they steal his phone an use the app to get someone unexpected up there.
This story had laughs and alot of drama but it was a fantastic story. I loved every page.
The entire box set had much surprise love and much more! Recommend to all shifter lover readers!
1,197 reviews6 followers
April 3, 2019
I absolutely love this series and I am delighted that Niall FINALLY got his own book. Poor Niall has given up trying to find a mate on Shiftr, or find a mate at all. Marcia is coming off a divorce and wants a mate so she signs up for Shiftr. Wow, they match up 100%. How they actually meet up again, their past history and all that transpires where Niall is living is sad, touching, emotional and in the end, full of happiness and joy. What wonderful characters and a great story. Now, Dalton needs to find someone. Another group of stories could also be written around the misfits.
667 reviews1 follower
April 22, 2019
Enjoyable

As always, very likable characters and a good storyline. My issue with the story was twofold. First after not having seen his mate in 16 years and her her child hood lifelong friend you think they would’ve just come together sooner. Second, as #2 in charge of his other group it didn’t Makes sense for his bear not to come forward if he was going to be put down by the Honeybear in the badger. This one just didn’t seem quite as good as some of the others and it ended rather abruptly.
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5,356 reviews46 followers
February 21, 2020
Glad for KU with this book.
Gosh it has been so long since I read this series.
Niall and Marcie were okay but I didn’t feel any spark even with their history.
Think Marcie was too soft, not good hearted. Needed more backbone for me. Her ex-husband basically ruined her career, whether she wanted it or not and suffers no consequences.
Found this an okay read but had shades of other series thrown in. Just read a couple os series with the same theme, shifters on their last chance before being put down.
Read through Kindle Unlimited.
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903 reviews16 followers
April 1, 2019
This is a second chance love story, not just for shifter bear Niall and human Marcia, but the shifters up at Black Ridge. The shifters have no more chances, they mess up now and it’s Alpha Niall’s duty to take them out, something that is weighing heavily on him when his high school girlfriend shows up unannounced, thinking the shifter messaging her on Shiftr is Niall. See who survives, who dies and who mates. 4✨‘s !!!
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1,361 reviews1 follower
April 3, 2019
2nd chance

I love this series a0nd it will be hard waiting for dalton story.
1st love since school, family breaks them up, feeling and agrees to marry jerky manager. She can perform in front of a lot of people having anxiety attacks, her husband leaves her and her parents . She get on app tricked to coming to them,and Naill saves her,she stays to help him with ragtag shifter and they get to know one another again.
1,561 reviews4 followers
April 13, 2019
No all gets a second chance

I'm so glad Niall finally got his mate and it turned out to be his true love. I can't say that Niall and Marcia are perfect for each other even if the app did. Then who knows exactly how this app is designed. Lol I say they balance each other more than anything. It was a nice story and I'm glad I got to read it. Can't wait to see what happens for Dalton.
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1,927 reviews4 followers
May 20, 2019
Second chance with all the feels

Shirftr: Swipe Left for Love (Niall) by Ariana Hawkes is a well written shifter romance with a lot of heart. I felt invested and completely engaged with this couple from the beginning. Marcia and Niall’s story, their second chance, was interesting, steamy and full of love. It was palpable how much love they still had for one another.
Overall, a sweet shifter romance with plenty of steam and a much deserved, long-awaited HEA.
483 reviews
April 3, 2024
Good days and bad!

Niall is one of the last two bear shifters not mated and it's driving him nuts. His Alpha, Conner, sends him to take charge of a group of shifters causing trouble. The worst part is that they don't care who they shift in front of...including humans!!
Marcia moved to Hope Valley to restart her future. She is on the Shiftr app and has a match, who she makes plans to meet. Things get crazy from there on out!!
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2,318 reviews10 followers
April 1, 2019
Marcia and Niall have an awesome story. Niall is fed up with trying and as one of the remaining single shifters, he agrees to take the group of misfits and become their Alpha. Marcia is positive she can help Niall and sometimes a past love will make you complete. Excellent writing with a storyline that is phenomenal.
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3,270 reviews33 followers
April 5, 2019
Very enjoyable and entertaining read fantastic addition to the series. I had been waiting for Niall story so it was definitely worth the wait plus I'm a total sucker for second chances at love story. Hopefully Dalton will get his story too. Overall a great read. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
1,384 reviews
April 9, 2019
Poor Niall. He is one of two shifters in his clan without mates. At the request of Connor, the clan Alpha, he relocates to supervise a nearly feral group of misfit shifters. In the meantime, a woman from his past is lured to his location. The past revisited and a time for healing. Wonderful story for Niall (he was due).
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2,706 reviews21 followers
April 11, 2019
Absolutely Fantastic

I really enjoy visiting Hope Valley again. The characters are always captivating and entertaining each book is fascinating with great passion and romance. This is book 14 and every book can be read as a standalone but you will absolutely enjoy reading them all as I did. But I enjoy reading all of Ariana Hawke s books.
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477 reviews4 followers
April 14, 2019
Wonderful

I was so glad to see that Niall finally got his story told, Marcia and him are a perfect match. I really enjoy the swipe left for love series, and I really hate that all is left is Dalton to find his mate unless we get to see the rag tag crew get theirs, that would be great because I don't want this series to end.
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451 reviews
April 17, 2019
High anxiety!

This was one of my favorite Shift Left for Love! Nial was so full of angst and insecurity it got a little redundant or boring! Wanting to shake him up and make his head flop! Marcia and him just couldn't communicate! It was a boring ride because he was so irritatingly wishy washy!
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722 reviews3 followers
April 19, 2019
Shiftr:Swipe Left for Love (Niall)

Well this might be the last one in the swipe left series, but it was definitely one of the most extraordinary reads in this series!!! Loved every minute of this book and couldn't out it down. Really can't wait to see what comes next from Hawkes!!!
100 reviews2 followers
April 25, 2019
Another fabulous story

I have been looking forward to reading Niall's story and it certainly didn't disappoint. Marcia is the perfect mate for him, helping him to rehabilitate the rag tag crew he was Alpha of. Lots of action and adventures in this story. I am looking forward to reading about Dalton finding his mate, too.
51 reviews
April 28, 2019
Fantastic Read

I love this series and am always anticipating the next release. I hope it keeps going for several more books. Arians Hawked has a way of pulling you into the stories and building on previous ones that you crave even more. Each story is unique but still connected to the series. P!ease keep up the wonderful stories and thank you Ariana.
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2,084 reviews11 followers
May 29, 2019
Enjoyed As Always

This has got to be one of the most enjoyable series I have read since I was first introduced to shifter romance. I love the characters and the continuation of the successful dating app. Niall deserved to find his happiness with Marcia and the story did not disappoint. I will be so sad to see this series end.
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872 reviews1 follower
May 8, 2022
Second chance together

Niall & Marcia: after he lost the love of his life, Niall was having problems with his bear. She lost her love when her family sent her away for 16 years she did everything her family wanted until an accident took her music away. The characters will take you through twists and turns through their journey to get back to their fated mate.
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1,690 reviews5 followers
December 19, 2023
A lovely story

This is the best story of second chances! Timberson literally needs a second chance at life, Niall only thinks he needs a second chance with a personal situation, and Niall and Marcia have a possibility at a second chance at first love. The romance is charming, as is the HEA, and I look forward to reading the series finale!
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10.8k reviews33 followers
May 17, 2019
ARC review For honest review. Marcia a music therapist joins" Shift" a dating app and goes to devils back ridge to meet her mate only to find something is wrong and Nials a alpha enforcer to the hope valley clan temporary alpha and the man you loved as a kid. Awesome story
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