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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Not as good as the others in the series but still decent for a cute, paranormal romance.
Roxy St. James is a romance writer for paranormal books. She’s just getting out of a bad marriage and her college buddy, Delaney Ellingham talks her into moving to Nocturne Falls. She ends up buying a house next to Alex Cruz, a deputy sheriff and panther shifter.
Alex Cruz is a decent character and I really loved his Mom. His brother was a pain in the ass and I totally understand your frustration Alex! Alex is a panther shifter, responsible, caring and really wants to find the right woman.
Roxy starts having stalker situations happen to her and that’s when Alex comes into the picture to protect her and figure out who is leaving all the random, creepy stuff on her doorstep or car. She’s also starting to hallucinate and think she’s seeing fangs, gills and other paranormal things. She’s just writing it off to having some creative imaginations or becoming crazy like her mother. Boy is she going to be surprised!
The part that I wasn’t crazy about in this book was the instalove and thinking they were soulmates in 2 days. This was a bit worse than the other books on that aspect. It was still an overall cute book with fun characters and a decent plot.
Roxy St. James is a romance writer for paranormal books. She’s just getting out of a bad marriage and her college buddy, Delaney Ellingham talks her into moving to Nocturne Falls. She ends up buying a house next to Alex Cruz, a deputy sheriff and panther shifter.
Alex Cruz is a decent character and I really loved his Mom. His brother was a pain in the ass and I totally understand your frustration Alex! Alex is a panther shifter, responsible, caring and really wants to find the right woman.
Roxy starts having stalker situations happen to her and that’s when Alex comes into the picture to protect her and figure out who is leaving all the random, creepy stuff on her doorstep or car. She’s also starting to hallucinate and think she’s seeing fangs, gills and other paranormal things. She’s just writing it off to having some creative imaginations or becoming crazy like her mother. Boy is she going to be surprised!
The part that I wasn’t crazy about in this book was the instalove and thinking they were soulmates in 2 days. This was a bit worse than the other books on that aspect. It was still an overall cute book with fun characters and a decent plot.
Great!
Roxy is a paranormal romance writer who just moved to Nocturne Falls for a fresh start in life and is waiting for her divorce papers to be signed. Alex is a panther shifter who is a police detective and also Roxy's neighbor. Their first meeting is a bit rough but they get closer which is a good thing for Roxy because she has a stalker after her. I really enjoyed the characters both old and new. It's a really great story.
Roxy is a paranormal romance writer who just moved to Nocturne Falls for a fresh start in life and is waiting for her divorce papers to be signed. Alex is a panther shifter who is a police detective and also Roxy's neighbor. Their first meeting is a bit rough but they get closer which is a good thing for Roxy because she has a stalker after her. I really enjoyed the characters both old and new. It's a really great story.
The Shifter Romances The Writer is book six in the Nocturne Falls series by Kristen Painter. This was another fun light-hearted read in the Nocturne Falls series.
Nocturne Falls is a fun town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. How cool is that? We are treated to a verity of different supernaturals and each book gives us a new couple to fall in love with.
Roxy St James is a romance writer, divorced and look for a new start. She moves to Nocturne Falls for that new start and to reconnect with an old friend from college, Delany, who we meet in [b:The Vampire's Mail Order Bride|25610486|The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls, #1)|Kristen Painter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1432737358s/25610486.jpg|45341154]. Thou things are not as they seem and she soon starts to see things and wonders if she’s going crazy.
Alex Cruz is an officer of the law and a panther shifter who is sworn to keep the towns secret, yet his new neighbor brings out his protective instincts. He wants to tell her that she’s not going crazy, but humans are not to know about the supernaturals in Nocturne Falls. What will this shifter do?
Both Roxy and Alex where relatable. I real likes Roxy. She’s strong, capable, and determined to get her life back on track and find herself again. I like that we see what a toxic relationship can do and how instead of staying she gets herself out and gains her life back. I also really liked Alex. He’s wonderful, sweet, and protective in a good way. I loved meeting his family and seeing how strong the family ties are to each other.
Their romance is sweet and cute. I had a lot of fun with them and the weird things happening around Roxy. Those weird things added a little mystery to the story.
The Shifter Romances The Writer was a sweet and fun read. Great for an afternoon tea or a nice summer read.
Rated: 4 Stars
Nocturne Falls is a fun town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. How cool is that? We are treated to a verity of different supernaturals and each book gives us a new couple to fall in love with.
Roxy St James is a romance writer, divorced and look for a new start. She moves to Nocturne Falls for that new start and to reconnect with an old friend from college, Delany, who we meet in [b:The Vampire's Mail Order Bride|25610486|The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls, #1)|Kristen Painter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1432737358s/25610486.jpg|45341154]. Thou things are not as they seem and she soon starts to see things and wonders if she’s going crazy.
Alex Cruz is an officer of the law and a panther shifter who is sworn to keep the towns secret, yet his new neighbor brings out his protective instincts. He wants to tell her that she’s not going crazy, but humans are not to know about the supernaturals in Nocturne Falls. What will this shifter do?
Both Roxy and Alex where relatable. I real likes Roxy. She’s strong, capable, and determined to get her life back on track and find herself again. I like that we see what a toxic relationship can do and how instead of staying she gets herself out and gains her life back. I also really liked Alex. He’s wonderful, sweet, and protective in a good way. I loved meeting his family and seeing how strong the family ties are to each other.
Their romance is sweet and cute. I had a lot of fun with them and the weird things happening around Roxy. Those weird things added a little mystery to the story.
The Shifter Romances The Writer was a sweet and fun read. Great for an afternoon tea or a nice summer read.
Rated: 4 Stars
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Roxy St James is a paranormal romance author and moving to a town that celebrates Halloween 365 a year is just perfect for her. A new start away from an awful marriage. Alex is a cop and shifter, who exclusively dates shifter, no humans for him. That is until he unknowingly sticks his hot new neighbour with a fine.
A heroine being a romance author is an amazing idea, as a reader a lot of people don't realise the amount of work and stress an author goes through. This book is like a peak through the door of author-dom. Alex is so undecided on his attraction to Roxy. At times I wanted to smack him for some of the things he pulled with Roxy. But he's amazing in her time of need when her ex just won't accept that things are done for them and starts stalking her.
Another fun addition to the Nocturne Falls series, this book is an absolute must read and has you craving the future books in the series and pulling out all the previous books to reread while we're eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Roxy St James is a paranormal romance author and moving to a town that celebrates Halloween 365 a year is just perfect for her. A new start away from an awful marriage. Alex is a cop and shifter, who exclusively dates shifter, no humans for him. That is until he unknowingly sticks his hot new neighbour with a fine.
A heroine being a romance author is an amazing idea, as a reader a lot of people don't realise the amount of work and stress an author goes through. This book is like a peak through the door of author-dom. Alex is so undecided on his attraction to Roxy. At times I wanted to smack him for some of the things he pulled with Roxy. But he's amazing in her time of need when her ex just won't accept that things are done for them and starts stalking her.
Another fun addition to the Nocturne Falls series, this book is an absolute must read and has you craving the future books in the series and pulling out all the previous books to reread while we're eagerly awaiting their arrival.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sixth in the Nocturne Falls magical realism fantasy series and revolving around a small town in Georgia that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. The couple focus is on Roxy St James, a paranormal romance writer who's human, and Alex Cruz, a panther shifter, who's a sheriff's deputy.
My Take
Oh, I want one! I want one! Roxy is getting a huge saltwater aquarium . . . wahh . . . I want one, lol. Heck, I wouldn't mind that '69 Corvette convertible Roxy is getting out of hidden storage, either.
Poor Alex. Between studying for the sergeant's exam, his mother's harassment, and his freeloading brother, he could really use a break. While I think Alex is too easygoing with that brother, I can understand the reluctance. Good thing that doesn't last, *grin*.
Painter uses a third person dual protagonist point-of-view from Roxy's and Alex's perspectives, and it's sweet to watch Roxy re-bloom, as Alex treats her as a real person and not someone to be controlled. Unfortunately, Roxy thinks she's inherited her mother's problems — hallucinations.
Hmm, the Ellinghams thought they'd protected Nocturne Falls with that spelled water . . . Nor is Roxy prepared for the fame she finds in town.
Wow, Roxy has some team working for her! It's a bit intimidating. And exciting! I wonder if that's part of where Roxy got her moxie from when she confronts Diego, lol.
It's those protective plans surrounding Roxy, which screws everything up.
I love how different Alex is from Thomas, which of course plays up what a loser Thomas is, oy. Ladies (and men), if your significant other is pulling the same crap, run. Don't stop. That person is toxic to you (and probably everyone else in his life). Alex actually reads Roxy's book! Of course, it's not all roses, as the silly boy wonders if Wolfgang is the kind of man Roxy wants.
It's a great opportunity for Roxy's character arc to do a 180, especially after the way Thomas treated and spoke to her. And Alex is a major contributor to the changes. It's fun to watch their interest in each other grow, even as they deny it.
Oh, crack me up! Roxy gets an idea for a paranormal romance about a paranormal town she's "created" is actually real. Hmmm, the things yoga will make you think, lol.
Nope, this sudden "dream" of Roxy's doesn't suit her. In my opinion. Although I get what she means when she says she feels like she's just "won the lottery, except I can't spend any of the money. Just look at it. And watch other people spend it". It's all part of Thomas' contamination.
I love, love, love Nocturne Falls. It's a diverse group of so many different supernaturals who are supportive of each other, which makes for the most amazing town. Then there's Alex's comment about Kaley having a possible future in law enforcement. Hmmm . . .
The Story
Invited to move to Nocturne Falls by her old college friend, Delaney, Roxy is ready for a complete change and a break from her soon-to-be, hopefully, ex.
The Characters
Roxy St James is a successful paranormal romance writer seeking to escape New Jersey. She's also a friend of Delaney's. Her mother had suffered from schizophrenia. Emily has replaced Marissa Cranberry as Roxy's assistant. Jacob Cranberry is her brother. Thomas Sykes is Roxy's awful, controlling, soul-crushing ex.
Wolfgang Blackborne is Roxy's hunky werewolf-vampire hero in her series the Blood Moon Brotherhood . . . a character whom Carmen Cruz treats as real. Marbella is Wolfgang's love. Ulric is Wolfgang's betraying brother.
Sheriff's Deputy Alex Cruz is a panther shifter whose mother, Carmen Cruz, wants grandbabies. (His parents live in Tallahassee, thank god.) Diego is Alex's shiftless younger brother, who's best at being a mechanic and is also a good bartender. Nina and Penny are previous girlfriends of Diego's, most of whom seem to be tossing the freeloading Diego out. Aunt Alita married his uncle Santino and presents Alex with a nightmare scenario.
Nocturne Falls is . . .
. . . a small town in Georgia where supernaturals are free to be themselves. Most of it is owned by the Ellinghams, a vampire family that's been around for 400 years. Hugh Ellingham is the second oldest and married to the currently pregnant Delaney James who has her own sweets shop, Delaney's Delectables (The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, 1). Stanhill is Hugh's rook. Sebastian is the oldest brother who's hooked up with Tessa Blythe, Jenna's sister (The Vampire's Fake Fiancée, 5). Alice Bishop is the Ellinghams' personal witch.
Sheriff Hank Merrow is a werewolf married to the newly pregnant Ivy since The Werewolf Meets His Match, 2. Birdie Caruthers is his aunt as well as the police receptionist. Birdie knows or can find out everything. Other deputies include Jenna Blythe, a valkyrie, and Remy Lafitte, a vampire whose grandfather is Jean Lafitte.
Agnes Miller, a witch, owns Bell, Book & Candle, the local bookstore. Leo, a fae, is one of Agnes' employees. Bridget Merrow, Hank's sister and fellow werewolf, owns Howler's, a popular local dive bar. Shanna is one of the servers there. Salvatore's makes legendary pizza. Pandora Williams has come into her own since The Professor Woos the Witch, 4, when she met and fell in love with Professor Cole Van Zant, a human familiar, and his teenage daughter, Kaley, whom Pandora is now mentoring. Kaley is an amazing aura reader. Willa Iscove is a fae jeweler who owns Illusions; she's with Nick Hardwin after her adventures in The Gargoyle Gets His Girl, 3. Martha Vines is a little woo-woo. Greyson Garret is a vampire who seems to do all sorts of odd jobs.
Undrea Seely is a mermaid whose business, Tanks a Lot, is installing and maintaining fish tanks. Aaron is her assistant. Imari and Sandrine are masseuses. Alex's and Roxy's neighbors include the Dravens, the Hadads, and Freda Stover. The Tanakas had been Alex's neighbors until their house was sold. Mrs Irving is a ghost friend of Carmen's.
The Cover and Title
The cover is shockingly bright with its vivd striped yellow-on-yellow background all a'twinkle with stars. It's Roxy's home sweet office with a few pictures on the wall, her saltwater aquarium on the right, and Roxy kicking back on a cushy looking white chair behind a simple desk with her computer on the left of it and a pile of books on the right along with that innocent bottle of water. To the left of the desk is the trademarked orange jack-o-lantern perched above the brown wood sign that provides the series info in yellow. Standing behind the desk on the left is Alex in his blue deputy uniform, his arms crossed over his chest. Do check out that shadow of his, lol. Roxy herself is sitting in the chair in jeans, red high heels and a corset-like red and pink top. The title is at the top in a gothic-like font in white with a thick black outline. The author's name is below the desk in a serif with the same black and white colors. Below that is an info blurb in white with a very thick black shadow.
The title is literally, all about The Shifter [Who] Romances the Writer.
My Take
Oh, I want one! I want one! Roxy is getting a huge saltwater aquarium . . . wahh . . . I want one, lol. Heck, I wouldn't mind that '69 Corvette convertible Roxy is getting out of hidden storage, either.
Poor Alex. Between studying for the sergeant's exam, his mother's harassment, and his freeloading brother, he could really use a break. While I think Alex is too easygoing with that brother, I can understand the reluctance. Good thing that doesn't last, *grin*.
Painter uses a third person dual protagonist point-of-view from Roxy's and Alex's perspectives, and it's sweet to watch Roxy re-bloom, as Alex treats her as a real person and not someone to be controlled. Unfortunately, Roxy thinks she's inherited her mother's problems — hallucinations.
Hmm, the Ellinghams thought they'd protected Nocturne Falls with that spelled water . . . Nor is Roxy prepared for the fame she finds in town.
Wow, Roxy has some team working for her! It's a bit intimidating. And exciting! I wonder if that's part of where Roxy got her moxie from when she confronts Diego, lol.
It's those protective plans surrounding Roxy, which screws everything up.
I love how different Alex is from Thomas, which of course plays up what a loser Thomas is, oy. Ladies (and men), if your significant other is pulling the same crap, run. Don't stop. That person is toxic to you (and probably everyone else in his life). Alex actually reads Roxy's book! Of course, it's not all roses, as the silly boy wonders if Wolfgang is the kind of man Roxy wants.
It's a great opportunity for Roxy's character arc to do a 180, especially after the way Thomas treated and spoke to her. And Alex is a major contributor to the changes. It's fun to watch their interest in each other grow, even as they deny it.
Oh, crack me up! Roxy gets an idea for a paranormal romance about a paranormal town she's "created" is actually real. Hmmm, the things yoga will make you think, lol.
Nope, this sudden "dream" of Roxy's doesn't suit her. In my opinion. Although I get what she means when she says she feels like she's just "won the lottery, except I can't spend any of the money. Just look at it. And watch other people spend it". It's all part of Thomas' contamination.
I love, love, love Nocturne Falls. It's a diverse group of so many different supernaturals who are supportive of each other, which makes for the most amazing town. Then there's Alex's comment about Kaley having a possible future in law enforcement. Hmmm . . .
The Story
Invited to move to Nocturne Falls by her old college friend, Delaney, Roxy is ready for a complete change and a break from her soon-to-be, hopefully, ex.
The Characters
Roxy St James is a successful paranormal romance writer seeking to escape New Jersey. She's also a friend of Delaney's. Her mother had suffered from schizophrenia. Emily has replaced Marissa Cranberry as Roxy's assistant. Jacob Cranberry is her brother. Thomas Sykes is Roxy's awful, controlling, soul-crushing ex.
Wolfgang Blackborne is Roxy's hunky werewolf-vampire hero in her series the Blood Moon Brotherhood . . . a character whom Carmen Cruz treats as real. Marbella is Wolfgang's love. Ulric is Wolfgang's betraying brother.
Sheriff's Deputy Alex Cruz is a panther shifter whose mother, Carmen Cruz, wants grandbabies. (His parents live in Tallahassee, thank god.) Diego is Alex's shiftless younger brother, who's best at being a mechanic and is also a good bartender. Nina and Penny are previous girlfriends of Diego's, most of whom seem to be tossing the freeloading Diego out. Aunt Alita married his uncle Santino and presents Alex with a nightmare scenario.
Nocturne Falls is . . .
. . . a small town in Georgia where supernaturals are free to be themselves. Most of it is owned by the Ellinghams, a vampire family that's been around for 400 years. Hugh Ellingham is the second oldest and married to the currently pregnant Delaney James who has her own sweets shop, Delaney's Delectables (The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, 1). Stanhill is Hugh's rook. Sebastian is the oldest brother who's hooked up with Tessa Blythe, Jenna's sister (The Vampire's Fake Fiancée, 5). Alice Bishop is the Ellinghams' personal witch.
Sheriff Hank Merrow is a werewolf married to the newly pregnant Ivy since The Werewolf Meets His Match, 2. Birdie Caruthers is his aunt as well as the police receptionist. Birdie knows or can find out everything. Other deputies include Jenna Blythe, a valkyrie, and Remy Lafitte, a vampire whose grandfather is Jean Lafitte.
Agnes Miller, a witch, owns Bell, Book & Candle, the local bookstore. Leo, a fae, is one of Agnes' employees. Bridget Merrow, Hank's sister and fellow werewolf, owns Howler's, a popular local dive bar. Shanna is one of the servers there. Salvatore's makes legendary pizza. Pandora Williams has come into her own since The Professor Woos the Witch, 4, when she met and fell in love with Professor Cole Van Zant, a human familiar, and his teenage daughter, Kaley, whom Pandora is now mentoring. Kaley is an amazing aura reader. Willa Iscove is a fae jeweler who owns Illusions; she's with Nick Hardwin after her adventures in The Gargoyle Gets His Girl, 3. Martha Vines is a little woo-woo. Greyson Garret is a vampire who seems to do all sorts of odd jobs.
Undrea Seely is a mermaid whose business, Tanks a Lot, is installing and maintaining fish tanks. Aaron is her assistant. Imari and Sandrine are masseuses. Alex's and Roxy's neighbors include the Dravens, the Hadads, and Freda Stover. The Tanakas had been Alex's neighbors until their house was sold. Mrs Irving is a ghost friend of Carmen's.
The Cover and Title
The cover is shockingly bright with its vivd striped yellow-on-yellow background all a'twinkle with stars. It's Roxy's home sweet office with a few pictures on the wall, her saltwater aquarium on the right, and Roxy kicking back on a cushy looking white chair behind a simple desk with her computer on the left of it and a pile of books on the right along with that innocent bottle of water. To the left of the desk is the trademarked orange jack-o-lantern perched above the brown wood sign that provides the series info in yellow. Standing behind the desk on the left is Alex in his blue deputy uniform, his arms crossed over his chest. Do check out that shadow of his, lol. Roxy herself is sitting in the chair in jeans, red high heels and a corset-like red and pink top. The title is at the top in a gothic-like font in white with a thick black outline. The author's name is below the desk in a serif with the same black and white colors. Below that is an info blurb in white with a very thick black shadow.
The title is literally, all about The Shifter [Who] Romances the Writer.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated