Author: E.G. Sparks
Publisher: Indie
Released: December 5, 2024
Received: Reedsy
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Book Summary:
Lacey Heart is a kick-ass agent for the Preternatural Bureau of Investigations. She’s also a shifter, which makes her the perfect candidate for an undercover job. The job is…not exactly what Lacey’s looking for.
There’s something sketchy happening at a local dating show, so Lacey must now go undercover…as one of the contestants. She’ll bat her eyes and play along, but only because she wants to get this case wrapped up.
My Review:
I picked up Shifter Hearts because I love the idea of a comedy shifter romance. I’ll confess that shifter romances are a weakness of mine, so promising an even lighter take on them was just too tempting to pass up.
Shifter Hearts has two very familiar elements to discuss. The first is a clear foundation on Miss Congeniality. The book follows most of the high notes of this movie, which is pretty cute. Fans will appreciate all the hat tips.
I know the other foundational element of Shifter Hearts is The Island, but I know little about it. So, I’m sorry to report that any references made there went straight over my head. Thus, I can’t comment on these references.
This book is full of romance tropes, from forced proximity to fake dating and everything in between. Some of my favorites include enemies-to-lovers, workplace crushes, and so on. It’s worth the read for these tropes alone.
That said, I am team Lacey. This is one of those romances where I walked away wanting Lacey to stay single or take it slow, mostly because I wasn’t enchanted with her options. I did love her character, though, so this is not because of a lack of character development.
Shifter Hearts is a fun shifter romance with lots of little additives that make for a decent read. It’s not the most substantial romance I’ve read, but it’s still a blast worth diving into.
Highlights:
- Comedy Romance
- Shifters Searching for Mates
- Lots of Romantic Tropes
- Miss Congeniality Vibes
Thanks to E.G. Sparks and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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