Changeling Dream [Paperback]

Dani Harper (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 28, 2011

In times of stress Jillian Descharme has always found calm in her dream of a great white wolf with haunting blue eyes. But she is startled when the visions return and this time seem so real. Late at night he comes to her, speaks to her, touches her. It's almost as if he's alive...


Thirty years ago James Macleod lost his wife and unborn child to a killer bent on destroying the Changelings. Though he longed for death, his animal instinct fought for survival and James has been a wolf ever since. Yet now a woman has reawakened the man in him, taming wild instincts but arousing still wilder needs.  With his ancient enemy hunting the legendary white wolf, James must fight for new life, new hope, new love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An absolutely fantastic read."
--Joyfully Reviewed

"Powerful and uplifting" (rated 5 hearts)
--The Romance Studio

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Kensington; 1 edition (June 28, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758265166
• ISBN-13: 978-0758265166
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dani Harper is a newspaper editor turned paranormal author. There isn't anything she likes better than exploring the supernatural - unless it's writing sizzling and suspenseful romance. Of course, all of her stories have at least one foot in the netherworld!

Love werewolves? Meet Dani's shapeshifter family, the Macleods! Book 1, CHANGELING MOON, was chosen as a 2012 RITA Award Finalist in Paranormal Romance, by Romance Writers of America. CHANGELING DREAM & CHANGELING DAWN follow. Book 4 is in the works.

TWO NEW PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES kick off in 2013 ---- Look for STORM WARRIOR, Book 1 of the Grim Series in August, and FIRST BITE, Book 1 of the Dark Wolf Series, in October. Both are published by Montlake Romance.

To find out more about Dani and her stories, please visit her website at http://www.daniharper.com or stop by her Fan page at https://www.facebook.com/Dani.Harper.Fan.Page

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf: (Review) Changeling Dream by Dani Harper July 22, 2011

By Lucy (Moonlight Gleam)

Format:Paperback

After the murder of his wife and unborn child, James Macleod isolates himself from everyone he knows, and has been living as a wolf ever since. Thirty years later, James is drawn back to his home town for reasons unknown to him at first, something that may give him a reason to become human again...

Jillian Descharme has been hired by Connor Macleod as he is in desperate need of another vet around the office. She accepts the position and moves across the country to a small town in Northern Canada. The town's residents befriend her shortly after her arrival, creating many new friends. Although Jillian seems to be enjoying the experience, there is a secret she has not revealed to anyone. Emotionally, Jillian is broken, she was attacked when she was just a young girl and not by one, but by several men. Jillian recalls seeing a white wolf with blue eyes appeared that night just after the attack, the wolf had saved her life. When the morning arrived and someone found her, the wolf was nowhere to be found.

Over the years Jillian would see the wolf in her dreams whenever she began to stress, hearing him tell her that he's there with her, calming her instantly. Jillian hopes that she encounters the wolf again someday, to confirm her sanity, to feed her obsession, and just to see it again one last time...

Changeling Dream is book two in the Changeling series, following Changeling Moon. Just when you think the series cannot get any better, Changeling Dream proves the theory wrong. Readers will be overwhelmed with emotion by these two broken characters, especially once they encounter one another. Dani Harper illustrates each of their vulnerabilities by detailing background stories of the characters, and revealing their connection to one another. Jillian and James together heal their wounds and overcome their fears. Changeling Dream takes a slightly more serious tone, addressing strong subject matter such as rape and depression.

My favorite element in Changeling Dream is how secondary characters in Changeling Moon came forward, playing important roles in Changeling Dream. I also enjoyed that more supernatural abilities as well as new characters are presented in this novel. The story focuses on James, Connor's older brother who lost his way when everything that mattered to him was taken away many years ago. Jillian and James are connected, finally being able to heal when they meet again.

Dani Harper should be commended for her wonderful imagination with this captivating series, having one story flow smoothly to the next. I can definitely say that I am looking forward to the next installment of this series, Changeling Dawn, releasing January 2012. I recommend this novel to those who enjoy Paranormal Romance and shapeshifter tales.

5/5 - Must read! Highly Recommended!

*Disclaimer: I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.*

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Dream Shifter Book June 28, 2011

By bendingthespine

Format:Paperback

I love it when an author has a series that flows from one book to the next, but still moves forward with the story while introducing new characters. Dani Harper does just that in Changeling Dream.

In so many paranormal Romance novels the two main characters have no history together yet within the first few chapters they are slapped together and having sex for no reason. This is not the case in Changeling Dream. Jillian and James (main characters and love interest) separately have a past that only the other can heal, and even though James doesn't remember it he has saved Jillian once before. Don't get me wrong they have their HOT moments and when it happens you are so ready for it...

Something I truly enjoyed was that the author didn't make one character stronger than the other, even though James is a changeling he needs Jillian just as much as she needs him. Another character that really stuck out was Birkie. Birkie is James' brothers receptionist and long time family friend. She works with Jillian and soon becomes her best friend. Birkie provided a lot of laugh out loud moments. I loved her character.

My only problem with Changeling Dream was that I wanted more in the villain department. It felt very lacking there. Other than that I loved this one. Though this is the second book in the series, Changeling Dream could easily stand on its own.

Happy Reading,
Rebecca

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Definite win!!! November 15, 2011

By Romancing the Book

Format:Paperback

Review by Zita: Dani Harper's Changeling series really holds its own. With the same excellent writing and realistic, snappy dialogue, Harper engages you and draws you into the world of the Macleod pack and life in the Canadian north. Jillian and James come together and the sparks fly right from the start. Jillian is a survivor with a true horror in her past. She's pushed herself beyond that, but the psyche is not easily healed. James has baggage like you wouldn't believe, but he also has strong family ties and a solid base that allows him to reenter the human world. In the end, Harper manages to tie all the loose ends together and give Jillian and James the ending you definitely find yourself rooting for.

Well done, Dani Harper! I can only hope that more stories about the Macleod pack are brewing in that talented brain.