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Manticores and Macarons (Shifters and Sweets Book 8)
He’s made a career out of giving five-star reviews—but when it comes to the woman destined to change his life, even the brightest rating imaginable doesn’t come close.
Max has spent most of his life feeling like he doesn’t quite belong anywhere. Born to a lion shifter mother and abandoned by his father, he inherited neither the powerful animal form nor the magical gifts that define most shifters. Without a mate, without a true place in the supernatural world, and armed with only one unusual ability—the talent to make people forget conversations with him almost instantly—Max has learned to embrace a quiet, solitary existence. For someone who prefers books over crowds, the gift has its advantages, even if it often leaves him feeling invisible.
His passion for food has given him a unique outlet. Traveling from town to town under the secret identity of the elusive restaurant critic Aubrey Z., Max has built a reputation for honest, insightful reviews while remaining completely anonymous. Now he’s returned to the cozy mountain town of Girdwood Springs, hoping to revisit his favorite bakery, enjoy some peaceful winter days, and recharge in the comfort of a quiet bed-and-breakfast.
Unfortunately, his plans for complete solitude don’t last very long.
Poppy’s life has just taken an unexpected turn for the worse. After her company’s CEO disappears with the business’s money, she’s suddenly unemployed and wondering what comes next. Hoping to escape reality for a little while, she books a relaxing vacation, expecting sunshine, peace, and a chance to clear her head before figuring out her future.
Instead, a travel mix-up leaves her stranded in a remote mountain town during the middle of winter. With no transportation, nowhere to stay, and freezing temperatures closing in, her dream getaway quickly turns into a disaster.
Just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse, help arrives in the form of a quiet, handsome stranger.
Max never imagined opening his peaceful retreat to an unexpected guest, and Poppy certainly wasn’t looking to stumble into a charming mountain inn—or into the life of an irresistibly kind, slightly awkward book lover. As the snow falls outside and delicious pastries, warm fires, and cozy conversations bring them closer together, the pair discover that fate may have had its own plans all along.
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, irresistible chemistry, magical shifter adventures, lovable small-town characters, and plenty of mouthwatering baked treats, Manticores and Macarons is a heartwarming paranormal romance that celebrates second chances, found family, and the magic of finding the one person who truly feels like home.
The eighth installment in the beloved Shifters and Sweets series delivers everything readers love—sweet romance, charming humor, fated mates, cozy winter vibes, delectable desserts, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after that will leave you smiling long after the final page.
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