Review & Giveaway! Changeling Moon

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Published on June 23, 2011 with 37 Comments

by Dani Harper
Publisher: Kensington Brava
Publish Date: May 31, 2011
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Book provided for review
My Rating: ***1/2  3.5 of 5 Stars

**Giveaway info after review**

Blurb From Publisher:

He roams the moonlit wilderness, his every sense and instinct on high alert. Changeling wolf Connor Macleod and his Pack have never feared anything — until the night human Zoey Tyler barely escapes a rogue werewolf’s vicious attack.
As the full moon approaches, Zoey has no idea of the changes that are coming, and only Connor can show her what she is, and help her master the wildness inside. With her initiation into the Pack just days away and a terrifying predator on the loose, the tentative bonds of trust and tenderness are their only weapons against a force red in tooth, claw . . . and ultimate evil.


My Review:
In Changeling Moon, after being viciously attacked by a wolf, newspaper editor Zoey Tyler’s life changes drastically.  Not only does Zoey find herself attracted to her rescuer, local veterinarian Connor Macleod, but now werewolf rumors are starting to spread.  Zoey is unknowingly in danger, and Connor feels compelled to protect her at all costs, or face loosing Zoey when the full moon rises.  

Werewolf and paranormal romance fans, Changeling Moon is a compelling new read that should not be missed.  Author Dani Harper weaves a captivating story about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities.  The setting is a small town in Canada, a close-knit community and plenty of open space.  The reader is able to uncover the hidden secrets of this small town, along with Zoey, who has hidden secrets and abilities herself.

The characters are interesting and easy to relate to.  Connor is the handsome, protective man, and Zoey is an independent, smart woman.  Their chemistry and romance is sweet and believable.  While they have instant attraction, it is not necessarily instant love.  

The structure of this werewolf pack was done very well.  It is nice to see a female alpha for a change.  Also, 



Dani Harper does a great job of blending werewolf mythology, magic, psychic abilities, and science in Changeling Moon.  Using the term Changelings for the werewolves was different, and quite agreeable.




There were not very many issues or problems in Changeling Moon.  It is a promising start to a series, and laid groundwork for future storylines.  Overall, Changeling Moon 










is a good read, and fans of paranormal romance, and werewolf stories will enjoy this novel.  



Be sure to watch for book 2, Changeling Dream, which is to be released later this month!



Changeling Moon can be found at Amazon


GIVEAWAY
I have the opportunity to offer a giveaway with this review.  The giveaway will run from Thursday June 23-Midnight July 1.  *This giveaway is coming from the publisher, so the contest is open to US and Canada*  Entering this contest is easy:
* Leave a comment on this review with your email address in longhand (ex. booksavvybabe AT gmail DOT com)
* for an extra entry, tweet/spread word about this giveaway (leave a direct link in a SEPARATE comment)

37 Comments

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  1. The cover got my attention for sure…Another book to add to my list…

  2. My TBR list is growing so much that I am just going to have to quit sleeping…lol. I love the sound of this book. A great paranormal will get my attention and interest everytime. Thank you so much for the review and for hosting the giveaway.
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  4. Nice review. Sounds like a good read.

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  5. Tweeted too.

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  6. Great review, I definintely would love to win a copy!

    GFC Follower: Alyssa (Hesperia Loves Books)

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  7. awesome review. this has been on my TBR list for a while now. i love the cover and Dani Harper is a awesome lady. i would love to win this book.

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  8. Thanks for the giveaway!
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  9. This is one of those books I've been eyeing since I need a little werewolf fix. :) Thanks for the contest!

    Jen K.
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  10. I'm not a big romance fan, but it's good to know that there are romances out there with "smart, independent" women, rather than simpering damsels in distress. This sounds like a fun read!

  11. I love romance! The main character sounds like a strong woman, there aren't enough of those in this type of genre :) Thank you so much! GFC Krystal Larson edysicecreamlover18ATgmailDOTcom tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Icecream1891/status/83950162048851969

  12. Great review! I love stories that have to do with werewolves. I can't wait to read it.
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  13. Great review and thanks for this giveaway! Count me in!

    Annie
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  14. My TBR is getting so big I'll never finish. At least my hubby is reaping the benefits! I love stories about werewolves. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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  15. Great review, you rarely see female alphas in werewolf stories, so this seems like a new change, something fresh.

  16. This book sounds very interesting, and I'm looking forward to reading it! Lurv werewolf stories :-)

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  17. Count me in!

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  18. Tweeted
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  19. Awesome giveaway and the cover definitely got my attention too:) Excellent review!

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  20. I would love to read this book. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and lovely review.

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  21. Sounds really please count me in.

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  22. Yay! This book is on my TBR list, so I'm in!!

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  23. This sounds like a good book. Please enter me in the giveaway. I am a GFC follower.
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  24. Great Werewolves Love Werewolve!
    Can't Wait to read this!
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  25. I Tweeted about this on Twitter here is the link
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  26. I've added this book to my wishlist. Love the cover
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  27. Good review. Thanks. I read and enjoyed the second book when it was published as Heart of the Winter Wolf. I would love to read Connor and Zoey's story. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  28. Great review and I really want to read this one. thanks
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  29. Like I need more books.

    Screw it! bawdybooks at gmail dot com

    Hahaha. I do actually want to read this though.
    Jennifer @ The Bawdy Book Blog

  30. I'm glad it is going to end up as a series! This sounds like a really good book, another to add to my -toreads list. GFC Krystal Larson edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom http://twitter.com/#!/Icecream1891/status/85759708157325312 tweeted

  31. I really like the cover! Awesome review too!

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  32. Great review!Book sound Twilightish good!
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  33. Love to read!!

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  34. Sounds yum. Thnx for opportunity.

    Laurielu
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