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Shared for the First Time
There’s a first time for everything...
Indulge in an exclusive collection of BRAND NEW paranormal ménage romance stories from 9 best-selling authors. Each story takes you on a journey into unknown territory when the characters find themselves in a ménage situation. The thrill of fun and games takes a wayward turn when hearts are involved, and the road to happily-ever-after might prove to be a rocky one. Can these trios find a way to make it work?
Shifters, witches, warlocks and vampires are just a few of the paranormal surprises awaiting you, and only one-click away…
Indulge in an exclusive collection of BRAND NEW paranormal ménage romance stories from 9 best-selling authors. Each story takes you on a journey into unknown territory when the characters find themselves in a ménage situation. The thrill of fun and games takes a wayward turn when hearts are involved, and the road to happily-ever-after might prove to be a rocky one. Can these trios find a way to make it work?
Shifters, witches, warlocks and vampires are just a few of the paranormal surprises awaiting you, and only one-click away…
- GenresParanormal
818 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2017
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About the author
McKinlay Thomson
22 books37 followersI live in Melbourne, Australia with my husband, two children and a Maltese Jack Russell who can't stop barking. I had my first idea for a story whilst working as a chef at the local pub. I have been addicted to reading since my ninth grade teacher read us The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. From then on I read anything I could get my hands on. Now, I love to read stories with a happy-ever-after ending, especially erotic romance. When I’m not running after my kids, I usually can be found cooking, reading or writing.
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May 9, 2017
This set of books is HAWT. I loved the books in this set, they were full of sexy alpha men I couldn't help but drool over, and wish I was lucky enough to be part of the stories. If you're a fan of ménage, this is a must read anthology!!
June 4, 2017
Shared for The First Time is a multi-author anthology about first time three-ways with a paranormal twist. There are some amazing authors in this book, and some of my favorites were in here, making for a totally enjoyable read. I could review every story, but that would take up far too much room, so I’ll just mention my favorites!
Shifting Gears by Maia Dylan- Hannah George is driving on the way to a new job in a new town when she sees men changing into bears. Her car hits a tree, when she next wakes, she’s in the bed of Ryker and Bastian, the Alpha and beta bears who have just found their mate, Hannah. But she’s human, and needs time to understand. Especially why they don’t like her friend Ash, the wolf shifter who friended her and invited her to move to Blackwater Falls. Ash just happens to be the Alpha of the enemy pack who wants Blackwater Falls all to himself, so what is he up to? Ryker and Bastien get to know Hannah and protect her while they find out.
Arctic Spirit-Elena Kincaid-Charlotte hasn’t seen her best friends for ten years, but when she skypes Chris and Drew, she realizes she’s still in love with them and flies to Alaska to visit them. Little does she know that Chris and Drew are tiger shifters, and they love her too. When she arrives, they realize they are never going to let her go, but an old nemesis and someone they never saw coming, will try and separate them from Charlotte permanently!
Wrapped Up In Stripes- Sarah Marsh- Heidi and Julie. (Inspired by 2 real life awesomesauce chicks!) need to get away on vacation, especially Heidi, who can’t get a hangnail without her brothers controlling it. So Julie gets them aboard Wild Desires, a cruise line for wealthy shifters who also like kink. As it also happens, the owners, Mason and Wade are there hunting down a thief. But they find Heidi and try to convince her she’s their mate. Too bad the thief on board wants more than just money.
The other stories in this anthology are wonderful as well, but these three stood out for me the most, and made the book worthy of its 5 star rating!
Shifting Gears by Maia Dylan- Hannah George is driving on the way to a new job in a new town when she sees men changing into bears. Her car hits a tree, when she next wakes, she’s in the bed of Ryker and Bastian, the Alpha and beta bears who have just found their mate, Hannah. But she’s human, and needs time to understand. Especially why they don’t like her friend Ash, the wolf shifter who friended her and invited her to move to Blackwater Falls. Ash just happens to be the Alpha of the enemy pack who wants Blackwater Falls all to himself, so what is he up to? Ryker and Bastien get to know Hannah and protect her while they find out.
Arctic Spirit-Elena Kincaid-Charlotte hasn’t seen her best friends for ten years, but when she skypes Chris and Drew, she realizes she’s still in love with them and flies to Alaska to visit them. Little does she know that Chris and Drew are tiger shifters, and they love her too. When she arrives, they realize they are never going to let her go, but an old nemesis and someone they never saw coming, will try and separate them from Charlotte permanently!
Wrapped Up In Stripes- Sarah Marsh- Heidi and Julie. (Inspired by 2 real life awesomesauce chicks!) need to get away on vacation, especially Heidi, who can’t get a hangnail without her brothers controlling it. So Julie gets them aboard Wild Desires, a cruise line for wealthy shifters who also like kink. As it also happens, the owners, Mason and Wade are there hunting down a thief. But they find Heidi and try to convince her she’s their mate. Too bad the thief on board wants more than just money.
The other stories in this anthology are wonderful as well, but these three stood out for me the most, and made the book worthy of its 5 star rating!
April 20, 2017
What an anthology! So many good reads and so many great authors. Lots of stories that all scream for more.
Hot Blooded - McKinlay Thomson
An accident brings Felicity to the home of Drake and Riordan. Her feisty attitude and spark engages Riordan, against his will and further draws Drake to her.
Cute and quick read.
Shifting Gears - Maia Dylan
Bear shifters!! This fastpaced read tells about a rivalry between wolf shifters and bear shifters. Intense read when Bastien and Ryker meet Hannah and she appears to be the catalyst for the war and their love.
Her Erotic Cowboys - Liz Adams
Wow, I don't think I've really read a story about zombies before. This was a great introduction for sure. Sexy Cowboys and a damsel in distress - what more could you want!
Contraband - TL Reeve
This is a smoking hot read! Explosive at the end and leaves you hanging. Gonna have to search out this author for more. Love that Paislee is fighting the attraction of her mates. Sad that she knows nothing prior to coming to them. Great story with lots of room to grow. Can't wait for the rest.
Arctic Spirit - Elena Kincaid
Tiger shifters are my favourites!! Loved this one by Elena. I could see so much love between the three that it was almost painful - especially since Charlotte didn't think she could have them both. Definitely action packed with a real twist - didn't see that coming!
Holiday from Hell - Bella Settarra
Oh goodness! Such a great version of heaven and hell. Perfect characters and circumstances. I loved Angela, Luc and Damon.
Love & Magic - Jade Belfry
Omg! I had tears in my eyes at the end. Lovely reading. Such a happy ending. Samantha, Greyson and Jack...A trio made in love. I really liked that the characters were friends, no relation to each other and they all revolved around Sam.
Wrapped up in Stripes - Sarah Marsh
Sarah certainly knows how to entertain. Lots of laughs get the story rolling. The sexy men and women stir up the heat! Lions and tigers and bears! Oh My! A shifters paradise with Heidi meeting her mates Wade and Mason on a cruise.
Hot Blooded - McKinlay Thomson
An accident brings Felicity to the home of Drake and Riordan. Her feisty attitude and spark engages Riordan, against his will and further draws Drake to her.
Cute and quick read.
Shifting Gears - Maia Dylan
Bear shifters!! This fastpaced read tells about a rivalry between wolf shifters and bear shifters. Intense read when Bastien and Ryker meet Hannah and she appears to be the catalyst for the war and their love.
Her Erotic Cowboys - Liz Adams
Wow, I don't think I've really read a story about zombies before. This was a great introduction for sure. Sexy Cowboys and a damsel in distress - what more could you want!
Contraband - TL Reeve
This is a smoking hot read! Explosive at the end and leaves you hanging. Gonna have to search out this author for more. Love that Paislee is fighting the attraction of her mates. Sad that she knows nothing prior to coming to them. Great story with lots of room to grow. Can't wait for the rest.
Arctic Spirit - Elena Kincaid
Tiger shifters are my favourites!! Loved this one by Elena. I could see so much love between the three that it was almost painful - especially since Charlotte didn't think she could have them both. Definitely action packed with a real twist - didn't see that coming!
Holiday from Hell - Bella Settarra
Oh goodness! Such a great version of heaven and hell. Perfect characters and circumstances. I loved Angela, Luc and Damon.
Love & Magic - Jade Belfry
Omg! I had tears in my eyes at the end. Lovely reading. Such a happy ending. Samantha, Greyson and Jack...A trio made in love. I really liked that the characters were friends, no relation to each other and they all revolved around Sam.
Wrapped up in Stripes - Sarah Marsh
Sarah certainly knows how to entertain. Lots of laughs get the story rolling. The sexy men and women stir up the heat! Lions and tigers and bears! Oh My! A shifters paradise with Heidi meeting her mates Wade and Mason on a cruise.
April 15, 2017
I loved every story in this box set and that's a surprise for me as I always find one I don't like .BUT not for this set... I love reading and seeing the different twist each author brings to this collection..
I had fallen in love with all the characters. I love how every female was not a roll over show belly kind a girl .. she was sassy and no hold back.. and the men in this collection, so much alpha so much HOTTNESS!!! There was a couple times I wanted say lick mine...
This read was great from start to finish I was laughing, crying and ahhhh and oooooo and maybe once or twice I had to put the kindle down and fan the face to cool down from some real steamy parts ...
This is definitely a five-star read for me and I really do hope to see more from all these authors as I am hooked ..
I had fallen in love with all the characters. I love how every female was not a roll over show belly kind a girl .. she was sassy and no hold back.. and the men in this collection, so much alpha so much HOTTNESS!!! There was a couple times I wanted say lick mine...
This read was great from start to finish I was laughing, crying and ahhhh and oooooo and maybe once or twice I had to put the kindle down and fan the face to cool down from some real steamy parts ...
This is definitely a five-star read for me and I really do hope to see more from all these authors as I am hooked ..
April 27, 2017
Shared for the First Time: A Paranormal Ménage Romance Boxset Kindle Edition
by TL Reeve (Author), Sarah Marsh (Author), Nicole Morgan (Author), McKinlay Thomson (Author), Maia Dylan (Author), Liz Adams (Author), & 3 more
An anthology of series starters charged with sensuality and hotness that end almost exclusively with cliffhangers. My favorite novella was … all of them. But if forced to pick, I would pick Wrapped in Stripes. The baby of the family, the youngest and only daughter, Heidi has her own bodyguards in her older brothers. And her father, the Alpha doesn't make her love life any better. Her best friend gets her a birthday present, a trip on a shifters only kinky cruise. Where she finds her mates … or does she.
Then there is Contraband. Paislee has no memory, none. Only the last few months and no one can tell her why. The only people she knows and can remember are the wolf pack, male shifters who have taken her for their mate. The five shifters are struggling to prevent a war while Paislee struggles to remember who she is and where she came from. Contraband has the steepest cliffhanger and I can only hope that it becomes a series.
For an HEA, Arctic Spirit is the one for you. Twin brother, shifters who have grown tired waiting for their fated fate and miss the woman they are both in love with, send for her. She leaves Florida for an island in Alaska. To their shock, wonder and utter joy, the woman they love is their mate. But there is someone who wants them away from her. All in all, it is a wonderful love story that includes and ancient dragon. While it is does have an HEA, I want more of the dragon!
There are more stories, lots of steam and lots of love stories. And more than one or two kinks.
5 kinky stars out of 5.
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by TL Reeve (Author), Sarah Marsh (Author), Nicole Morgan (Author), McKinlay Thomson (Author), Maia Dylan (Author), Liz Adams (Author), & 3 more
An anthology of series starters charged with sensuality and hotness that end almost exclusively with cliffhangers. My favorite novella was … all of them. But if forced to pick, I would pick Wrapped in Stripes. The baby of the family, the youngest and only daughter, Heidi has her own bodyguards in her older brothers. And her father, the Alpha doesn't make her love life any better. Her best friend gets her a birthday present, a trip on a shifters only kinky cruise. Where she finds her mates … or does she.
Then there is Contraband. Paislee has no memory, none. Only the last few months and no one can tell her why. The only people she knows and can remember are the wolf pack, male shifters who have taken her for their mate. The five shifters are struggling to prevent a war while Paislee struggles to remember who she is and where she came from. Contraband has the steepest cliffhanger and I can only hope that it becomes a series.
For an HEA, Arctic Spirit is the one for you. Twin brother, shifters who have grown tired waiting for their fated fate and miss the woman they are both in love with, send for her. She leaves Florida for an island in Alaska. To their shock, wonder and utter joy, the woman they love is their mate. But there is someone who wants them away from her. All in all, it is a wonderful love story that includes and ancient dragon. While it is does have an HEA, I want more of the dragon!
There are more stories, lots of steam and lots of love stories. And more than one or two kinks.
5 kinky stars out of 5.
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May 8, 2017
Terrific collection of paranormal ménage stories!!!
1. Hot Blooded – McKinlay Thomson – 5-stars
A fabulous story of a human crashing (literally) into the lives of brother wolf-shifters who are looking for their shared mate. Riordan the Alpha is almost reclusive Drake rescues Felicity and brings her home with high hopes. Felicity is feisty, attracted to both men and is unaware that werewolves are real. Sweet, sexy, emotional story!!
1. Shifting Gears – Maia Dylan – 5-stars
Superb story of Hannah who is about to realize a dream; owning her own garage. Right before she gets to Blackwater Falls she sees men surrounded by wolves; then those men “pop out” into bears!! Hannah is feisty, beautiful and concussed from putting her truck in a ditch. Mystery, danger and humor abound in this entertaining tale!!
2. Her Erotic Cowboys – Liz Adams – 5-stars
Unique story of menaging to save your life!! Danger-filled, sexy story on a train. You will never think of trains the same way after this story!!
3. Contraband – TL Reeve – 5-stars
Gritty read about a human who is mated to 5-wolves, but not claimed by all of them. She has lost her memory and does not really know why she is with them – and a failed mission creates tension, raises passions and adds mystery to this story.
4. Arctic Spirit – Elena Kincaid – 5-stars
May be my favorite of the bunch!! Charlotte moved to Alaska for high school, then had to move away afterward, leaving behind her two best friends Chris and Drew. Chris and Drew, brothers, and tiger shifters loved her, but knew they must wait for their mate. When Charlotte comes for a visit and they detect their mate on the same plane – things get very complicated, sexy and entertaining!!
5. Holiday from Hell – Bella Settarra – 4-stars
Interesting story – I’m not so much into the heaven and hell/demon/angel stories.
6. Love & Magic – Jade Belfry – 5-stars
Must love a story set in a bookstore!! An old friend and a new employee bring very different strengths to this relationship. Touching and sexy.
7. Wrapped up in Stripes – Sarah March – 5-stars
Unique setting and contains an interesting dichotomy of shifters. Humor and passion abound on the high seas!!
1. Hot Blooded – McKinlay Thomson – 5-stars
A fabulous story of a human crashing (literally) into the lives of brother wolf-shifters who are looking for their shared mate. Riordan the Alpha is almost reclusive Drake rescues Felicity and brings her home with high hopes. Felicity is feisty, attracted to both men and is unaware that werewolves are real. Sweet, sexy, emotional story!!
1. Shifting Gears – Maia Dylan – 5-stars
Superb story of Hannah who is about to realize a dream; owning her own garage. Right before she gets to Blackwater Falls she sees men surrounded by wolves; then those men “pop out” into bears!! Hannah is feisty, beautiful and concussed from putting her truck in a ditch. Mystery, danger and humor abound in this entertaining tale!!
2. Her Erotic Cowboys – Liz Adams – 5-stars
Unique story of menaging to save your life!! Danger-filled, sexy story on a train. You will never think of trains the same way after this story!!
3. Contraband – TL Reeve – 5-stars
Gritty read about a human who is mated to 5-wolves, but not claimed by all of them. She has lost her memory and does not really know why she is with them – and a failed mission creates tension, raises passions and adds mystery to this story.
4. Arctic Spirit – Elena Kincaid – 5-stars
May be my favorite of the bunch!! Charlotte moved to Alaska for high school, then had to move away afterward, leaving behind her two best friends Chris and Drew. Chris and Drew, brothers, and tiger shifters loved her, but knew they must wait for their mate. When Charlotte comes for a visit and they detect their mate on the same plane – things get very complicated, sexy and entertaining!!
5. Holiday from Hell – Bella Settarra – 4-stars
Interesting story – I’m not so much into the heaven and hell/demon/angel stories.
6. Love & Magic – Jade Belfry – 5-stars
Must love a story set in a bookstore!! An old friend and a new employee bring very different strengths to this relationship. Touching and sexy.
7. Wrapped up in Stripes – Sarah March – 5-stars
Unique setting and contains an interesting dichotomy of shifters. Humor and passion abound on the high seas!!
May 9, 2017
Shared for the First Time is a wonderful anthology of one of my favourite genres…..Ménage.
These extremely talented authors have put together a captivating mix of paranormal stories that keep the reader engrossed till the very last page of each tale. Two of my personal favourites are Maia Dylan and McKinlay Thomson, whom I have read previously, but I have also been introduced to some incredible authors who will now be on my must read list.
If you love PNR and Ménage as well, make sure to put this anthology on your must buy list, and get it while it’s still just $.99. You won’t be disappointed!
These extremely talented authors have put together a captivating mix of paranormal stories that keep the reader engrossed till the very last page of each tale. Two of my personal favourites are Maia Dylan and McKinlay Thomson, whom I have read previously, but I have also been introduced to some incredible authors who will now be on my must read list.
If you love PNR and Ménage as well, make sure to put this anthology on your must buy list, and get it while it’s still just $.99. You won’t be disappointed!
July 15, 2018
Hot Blooded by McKinlay Thomson
A pretty cool story short of course by a new to me author. Running from a stupid ex Flick new better than to drive in the dark on a windy mountain road she was determined to get away from stupid.
After an accident Flick wakes up in a strange room to a tall dark and hottie, that has a big brother less than social because of his scars which Flick doesn't see has an issue.
a little bit of danger shows itself in a female who's freedom could be numbered because of her own stupid actions.
Quick hot read that I enjoyed and will come back to finish the other stories soon.
A pretty cool story short of course by a new to me author. Running from a stupid ex Flick new better than to drive in the dark on a windy mountain road she was determined to get away from stupid.
After an accident Flick wakes up in a strange room to a tall dark and hottie, that has a big brother less than social because of his scars which Flick doesn't see has an issue.
a little bit of danger shows itself in a female who's freedom could be numbered because of her own stupid actions.
Quick hot read that I enjoyed and will come back to finish the other stories soon.
May 10, 2017
This is one great box set of books with a fantastic line up of authors my 3 favourites out of this set where. Sarah Marsh, Elena Kincaid and Maia Dylan these 3 stories had my heart and soul.
Sarah Marsh story was simply magical and my namesake and her bestie omg best one liners ever which made me lol. Heidi men mmmmhmmm o baby o baby.....
I truly hope Miss Marsh writes more from this potential series and my namesake and her bestie kick some seriously hot men's butt.
4 Out Of 5 Hearts From Cariad Books
Sarah Marsh story was simply magical and my namesake and her bestie omg best one liners ever which made me lol. Heidi men mmmmhmmm o baby o baby.....
I truly hope Miss Marsh writes more from this potential series and my namesake and her bestie kick some seriously hot men's butt.
4 Out Of 5 Hearts From Cariad Books
May 7, 2017
A wonderful set of books. I was hooked at the first page. Each story was well written and they held my attention. Please remember it is a Ménage set of stories, if your not into that you will not like these. It is a great buy. I encourage everyone to get this one. It also has a variety of characters. I say it has something for everyone. Each of the authors did a fantastic job writing these stories. This one wasn't a quick easy read but I enjoyed each page.
May 8, 2017
A fun group of paranormal tales, some stand alone and some tease you for more. I didn't enjoy all of them but it's value for money in discovering which authors I'd like to follow up on.
This is a menage book of various Shifters and I'm glad my favourite, Tigers were included. Something for everyone and I highly recommend this book.
This is a menage book of various Shifters and I'm glad my favourite, Tigers were included. Something for everyone and I highly recommend this book.
August 28, 2018
An entertaining, steamy collection
A great set of menage stories. There was only one story that left me dissatisfied and that was because of the ending. It was still a good read. All in all, very steamy and worth the $ and time.
A great set of menage stories. There was only one story that left me dissatisfied and that was because of the ending. It was still a good read. All in all, very steamy and worth the $ and time.
May 19, 2017
Hot hot stories. Plenty to chose from. I love menage so if you do too this is for you. Every story is individual. Well done to all authors.
May 23, 2017
This is a great MFM paranormal anthology with some excellent authors both new and old!
December 9, 2020
Most of the stories just didn't work for me.
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