Review copy was received from Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Series: Shift #1
Published by Self-Published on January 24, 2019
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 294
Format: eARC
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Emilia’s first encounter with Jason is memorable: it’s not every day you see a stranger change into a wolf. Her attraction to him is undeniable, but the secret he shares shakes the foundations of her life.
Jason’s need for Emilia unnerves him. It’s his job to report shifters without proper ID, yet he can’t make himself do it this time. The decision bites him in the tail when he discovers exactly who she is. He must keep his distance—or there will be hell to pay.
Their fates entwine when rogue shifters learn of Emilia’s identity and will stop at nothing to get to her. Emilia and Jason will have to fight together or risk losing everything.
But most of all? Emilia must learn to trust the wolf.
I don’t respond to many review requests since I have many favorite authors and series. I get many emails on a daily basis from publishers about books available for review. I’m grateful to have that “problem” and it’s nearly impossible to respond to them all. I told this author I would read the prequel novella and reply in 2 days. I found the prequel, Bearly Married quite enjoyable, so I agreed to review Trust the Wolf.
This first book in the Shift series, is set at least 20 years after the prequel. Shifters are not “out” and there is a governing council. The council is made up of the eldest in family clans, seemingly more of a inherited rule than a democracy. Often in paranormal romance, I get the feeling of historical times with patriarchal rules and limited roles for women. In this case, the council position goes to male or female, so it is only a bit of that feeling.
Jason works for the council in enforcing the rules. He makes sure shifters are registered and behaving. He discovers Emilia who is not registered, and does not even know she is a shifter. They are attracted to one another, which is against the rules she doesn’t even know. As usual for me, the integrity and compassion of the main characters makes them likeable. It is easy to want the best for them.
Their romance, Emilia’s modern beliefs, and shifter world politics make for a great read. I always enjoy when there is more to the story besides the romance. This series, so far is in Kindle Unlimited. The next book, Truth or Bear, is planned for February 2019. I look forward to it since it picks up with the political issues we understand by the end of Trust the Wolf.
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The cover is definitely eye-catching (*fans self*) and it’s good to hear that the inside is as good as the outside. 🙂 I enjoy paranormal romance but haven’t read too many of the shifter variety. Sounds like this was a good start to the series.
I love the way the trees in the background on the cover look. Seriously. But I think most of my reading is “Guys who have lost their shirts” and “Women with weapons” LOL
I do think this was quite good, a very nice start to a series. I like the fact there was more plot beyond the romance.
This sounds good! And I think a slightly different take on shifters could be very interesting to read 🙂
Great review, Anne!
I liked the different PNR vibe of this, most PNR is so patriarchal. Here, women do have some roles and it seems to be improving. There’s a political aspect which is intriguing also.
I enjoy stories about shifters and always excited when an author gives a different take on them. Good to hear you enjoyed this:)
I did really like it.
I’m so partial to shifters and this sounds like an interesting world. Great review, Anne!
Thank you! But no matter what the world is like, the characters make or break and I think she does well with them for a relatively new author.
Great review darling. I do love shifter romances, and I rarely pick up author requests any more. Sometimes but its not that often since I get so many. Glad you enjoyed it.
I have so many publisher and publicity team requests I don’t get too many from authors or pay much attention. This turned out very well since there was a novella for me to gauge if I would want to read it and I did. Thank you for visiting.
This sounds like it would be worth a try. I do like shifter stories and like that females can have some power in this world. Great review!
Thanks. I thought it was very well done for a newer author.
Yea for a good find! I do enjoy when the non-romance parts of a book are equally compelling as the romance!
I think that’s key to all genres. I mean the characters being developed or some story beyond a straight romance.