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Unicorn Unashamed
A unicorn shifter unashamed of who he is...
A werewolf with a crush who doesn’t want to overstep...
and a biological imperative that might take matters into its own hands.
Josh Parker is a digital artist, a documentary fan, and a unicorn shifter, to name a few things. He likes his life and he likes himself… even with the stereotypes that come with being a unicorn. Yeah, his body goes through a period every couple months where sex becomes a need over a want, but so what? He’s got his medications to regulate himself on top of finely honed self-control. Both good things, considering he’s nursing a huge crush on Raymond, his sweet, clever (and hot) personal trainer. Raymond’s a good guy, Josh’s friend, and he definitely isn't attracted to Josh. Josh doesn't want to ruin what they have.
Raymond Campbell may be altogether too interested in Josh, his smart and snarky (and ridiculously attractive) client, but he’s definitely not planning to say anything anytime soon. His sensitive werewolf nose can easily sniff out that Josh doesn’t have a whiff of interest in him, so Raymond knows there’s no point in making a move. He really, really likes Josh. The last thing he wants to do is make him uncomfortable.
When Josh goes to Raymond’s studio one rainy afternoon to work out, he thinks nothing of the fact that it’s his time of the month. He’s taken his usual precautions, so he can keep a lid on his own impulses without a chance of bothering Raymond.
Can’t he?
A werewolf with a crush who doesn’t want to overstep...
and a biological imperative that might take matters into its own hands.
Josh Parker is a digital artist, a documentary fan, and a unicorn shifter, to name a few things. He likes his life and he likes himself… even with the stereotypes that come with being a unicorn. Yeah, his body goes through a period every couple months where sex becomes a need over a want, but so what? He’s got his medications to regulate himself on top of finely honed self-control. Both good things, considering he’s nursing a huge crush on Raymond, his sweet, clever (and hot) personal trainer. Raymond’s a good guy, Josh’s friend, and he definitely isn't attracted to Josh. Josh doesn't want to ruin what they have.
Raymond Campbell may be altogether too interested in Josh, his smart and snarky (and ridiculously attractive) client, but he’s definitely not planning to say anything anytime soon. His sensitive werewolf nose can easily sniff out that Josh doesn’t have a whiff of interest in him, so Raymond knows there’s no point in making a move. He really, really likes Josh. The last thing he wants to do is make him uncomfortable.
When Josh goes to Raymond’s studio one rainy afternoon to work out, he thinks nothing of the fact that it’s his time of the month. He’s taken his usual precautions, so he can keep a lid on his own impulses without a chance of bothering Raymond.
Can’t he?
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2020
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July 28, 2020
Super cute.
April 23, 2020
sweet and sexy.. i love unicorn stories and this one made me smile and happy. it was a good friends to lovers and i really enjoyed it. i cant wait to read more of this series.
April 20, 2020
Was given an ARC for my honest review.
A unicorn shifter Josh deals with a “heat,” and all the trials that come with it, including his crush on friend and alpha werewolf Raymond.
This is a fun take on the “heat” trope. There’s misunderstandings both ways, and some delightful awkwardness. The heat is handled in a realistic and mature way, and how careful the characters are with each other really built up the believability of their long friendship, and how much they care about each other.
The sex scenes are fantastic, but I also enjoyed the aftercare and comfort this book had. Overall it was fun and light, but had a lot of heart. It was exactly what I was looking for in this genre.
A unicorn shifter Josh deals with a “heat,” and all the trials that come with it, including his crush on friend and alpha werewolf Raymond.
This is a fun take on the “heat” trope. There’s misunderstandings both ways, and some delightful awkwardness. The heat is handled in a realistic and mature way, and how careful the characters are with each other really built up the believability of their long friendship, and how much they care about each other.
The sex scenes are fantastic, but I also enjoyed the aftercare and comfort this book had. Overall it was fun and light, but had a lot of heart. It was exactly what I was looking for in this genre.
April 26, 2020
A really cute, sweet shifter story.
I loved Josh and Raymond, they were actually really good friends before they became involved.
A sizzling night of passion has both hoping for more but a decided lack of communication on both their parts nearly derails the relationship before it even starts.
Josh was such a sweetheart and Raymond was so kind and gentle.
I loved how defensive and supportive tbey were of each other.
I honestly wanted to knock some sense into both if them.
Luckily they worked it out.
I loved Josh and Raymond, they were actually really good friends before they became involved.
A sizzling night of passion has both hoping for more but a decided lack of communication on both their parts nearly derails the relationship before it even starts.
Josh was such a sweetheart and Raymond was so kind and gentle.
I loved how defensive and supportive tbey were of each other.
I honestly wanted to knock some sense into both if them.
Luckily they worked it out.
April 18, 2020
3 1/2 stars.
This is the first shifter book I’ve read where there was no actual shifting involved. Just an alpha warewolf shifter and a unicorn shifter.
Once I got my head around the cross species, non-shifting aspects of the story, I actually enjoyed this book.
Well written, complex characters, good storyline.
Was given an ARC for a honest review.
This is the first shifter book I’ve read where there was no actual shifting involved. Just an alpha warewolf shifter and a unicorn shifter.
Once I got my head around the cross species, non-shifting aspects of the story, I actually enjoyed this book.
Well written, complex characters, good storyline.
Was given an ARC for a honest review.
April 24, 2020
Josh is a unicorn and he has to go through with a ''heat'' every two months without fail. Yea, he takes care of himself, but he hates it, doesn't look forward to it and he wished that the insurance company paid for better quality scent blockers and suppressants. He really wished it when he went to see his personal trainer three times a wee. The sexy one, the one he has been hiding his scent from...you know...the handsome one. Raymond really enjoys Josh when he comes over for his training. He is kinda bummed though because Josh obviously doesn't have any feelings for him. His wolf nose knows when someone likes him and josh hasn't any scent at all...or just barely. We find two men who has a thing for each other. They suppress their feelings, and who was it that said a lack of good communication can ruin a relationship?....not them for sure. They bumble their way through life, not communication well and missing out on a lot of good things...like sex. Can these two men get together or lose their way with secrets and their awful communication skills? I hope so, but you will have to read the book to find out if they get HEA, 'cause, I can't tell you. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC book.
April 22, 2020
Interesting stories with good flow, want to shake they as I read it. If you want to know why, your going to have to read the book to find out.
May 6, 2020
Fun, flirty, sexy and sweet!
November 7, 2020
Cute story
May 7, 2021
DNF trivial angsty claptrap blah.
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