Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter [Mass Market Paperback]

Jessica Sims (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 30, 2012

SUPERNATURAL SINGLE SEEKS SEXY SHE-WOLF TO HELP HIM BEAR ALL

Is your new pack driving you a little crazy? Tired of all those wolves in sheep’s clothing? Let me be your fierce protector.

Me: A strong, silent type who doesn’t care much about the creature comforts.

You: Sweet as honey. No such thing as too big or too small— you’re just right.

Let’s take things slow. I’ll start as your bodyguard, but hopefully soon I’ll shift into your mate. You need a man who’s born to be wild, and I’m ready to protect you from all the wolf pack can throw in your direction. Don’t be afraid of your animal side. Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine.

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About the Author

Jessica Sims lives near Ft. Worth, Texas with her husband. She has cats, plays video games, and confesses to reading comic books.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (October 30, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1451661819
• ISBN-13: 978-1451661811
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jessica Sims lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband. She hates writing a bio, so something cool will undoubtedly go here later when she actually thinks of something interesting to write. She has some cats, but what writer doesn't? She plays video games and confesses to reading comic books. And she likes writing, but that one was pretty obvious.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than book 1 October 30, 2012

By Stephanie G

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Sara's only interaction with werewolves was her abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend Roy that resulted in her turning. She's terrified to join the Anderson pack, especially when they make it clear she will be expected to mate, but she won't be going in alone. With help from her pretend were-bear mate Ramsey, she's ready to take the burden of her secret off her sister Bathsheba's shoulders, and help free the were-cougar cousin of Bath's fiance.

Sara's ex did a real number on her self-esteem and courage. Over the course of the book, she gets some of her feistiness back. I'm not a fan of when a character makes unrealistic changes and thankfully that wasn't the case. She makes progress in getting past what Roy did to her and learning what it means to be a wolf while not becoming unrecognizable. Sara isn't a dominate heroine but she still manages to be fun, sweet and has an edge when pushed too far. A combination that I think worked perfectly for her.

Ramsey is what you'd expect in a were-bear. He's big, strong, keeps to himself and if he's angry, you better run. He's also patient with Sara and knows when to push when it came to helping her shift and when to give her space. He cares deeply for her, even if she doesn't always believe it, and turns his home into a proper den for her. I like him as the protector but I love him as the caring man who would do anything for Sara. He's a fantastic hero and my favorite so far in the series.

As for the romance, Sara and Ramsey are sweet together and when she realizes that he has no experience when it comes to sex, she has a lot of hot fun with her huggy bear. Just because he lacks experience doesn't make Ramsey a slouch in bed. The sex was made even better by them having a connection outside of the bedroom. There was nothing I didn't like about this pair.

While the romance takes center stage, there are other things happening in this book. A shortage of females has a local pack taking extreme measures to get Sara to join them. The Anderson alpha isn't happy to see Sara mated, so he and his sons try and prove her mating is a fraud. The lengths they're willing to go puts more than just Sara and Ramsey's relationship at risk and added some intensity to the story. It also introduced a character I couldn't help but fall for. Connor Anderson is not like his cousins. He wants what's best for Sara and has feelings for the were-cougar captive Savannah. I felt bad for Connor because he's head over heels in love and Savannah understandably doesn't want to talk to him. I don't see these two getting a full length book but I'd purchase a novella if they got one.

This installment in the Midnight Liaisons series is better than the first. Ramsey and Sara are a solid couple with a romance that was as meaningful as it is sexy and sweet. I've had fun with this series so far and I can't wait to see what Sara, Bath and their paranormal dating agency Midnight Liaisons have in store next.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best shapeshifter romance I've read in awhile! November 25, 2012

By Loves FAB Romance

Format:Mass Market Paperback

PJV Quickie: I have been singing the praises of this book to anyone who will listen: A strong, silent hero and a heroine turned werewolf against her will with a crazed pack out to steal her - what's not to love?

Review
Confession: I have been in a book funk for a couple of weeks, and I picked up Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter as a change from all the angsty YA romance I've been reading. Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter is proof that sometimes the "book gods" smile upon you...this was one of the best shapeshifter romances I've read in quite some time! I had not read the first book in the series (Beauty Dates the Beast) before I read Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter, but I bought it as soon as I finished.

On to the review then...

Sara is a werewolf who was bitten, not born. She was bitten by her abusive ex-boyfriend who didn't teach her anything about being a werewolf. Due to a set of circumstances that happen in book 1, the ex is no longer around to teach her anything even if she wanted him to. Now she lives with her human sister and her sister's boyfriend, Beau, who is the alpha of a were-cougar clan. Female werewolves are rare, and there is a werewolf pack nearby who wants Sara, against her will, as a mate. To force Beau to give up Sara the wolves have kidnapped Beau's sister and are holding her to trade for Sara.

Sara decides they will agree to the trade, then as soon as they get Beau's sister, they will claim Sara has a mate and therefore is unable to join the wolf pack. She needs a fake mate, so Beau suggests his best friend, a big, scary bear-shifter named Ramsey. Ramsey is a were-bear that was exiled from his clan when he was 15, and has been with Beau's Alliance ever since. He is gruff, a loner, and other shifters fear him due to his size and strength. He agrees to protect Sara and takes that promise very seriously...
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Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter was absolutely adorable! I fell in love with Ramsey at first sight - big and strong, loyal, protective, and very inexperienced in the ways of women. As a heroine, Sara is a very sympathetic character - she's been living with an abuser for years, and she bears the physical and mental scars from that. Ramsey is patient with her, helping her with her shifting (she was never taught the proper way) and keeping her out of the hands of a potentially abusive werewolf pack. I love when he starts to fix up his den for her and she starts to realize that he's letting her steer the relationship; together, they make a great couple.

This story was so much fun! There are also some very entertaining side stories happening - Sara and her sister, Bath, run a shapeshifter dating agency, which is kind of neat. Bath is planning her wedding to Beau, and then there's also Connor, one of the pack wolves, who has feelings for Beau's sister, whom he got involved with while she was kidnapped. There is a whole cast of interesting secondary characters who have potential stories that I would love to read.

Ms. Sims works the romance and plot together well and paces it so that I'm never bored. There were several spots where I wondered about the worldbuilding, especially in the beginning, but we learned about it along with our heroine, so it was not a problem that I didn't read the first book before reading Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter.

I absolutely cannot wait until August for the next book, Must Love Fangs.

Recommendations
Fans of shapeshifter romance will absolutely love Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter; great characters, interesting worldbuilding, and a nice romance to keep you turning the pages.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars ~Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter November 4, 2012

By Coffee Time Romance

Format:Kindle Edition

Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter is a fast paced story with snappy dialog and loveable characters. Though I am not generally a fan of shifter novels, I enjoyed the subtle blending of animal natures and human characterization. Sara's turbulent past assaults are handled delicately with an eye toward the honest psychological damage often incurred by victims of such abuse. This is a well-written novel that lovers of paranormal romance will enjoy.

Kaitlin
Reviewer for Coffeetime Romance & More