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Galactic Fairy Tales #1
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Admittedly, taking the bounty was a bad idea… but how was she supposed to know the big bad wolf had a thing for humans?
Too small, too female, too human. As one of the only bounty hunters in the galaxy, Lena has heard it all before. When a bounty large enough to change her life comes along, she can’t help but leap at the opportunity. There’s only one problem… the wolf.
The Lupari wolves are the boogeymen of the universe, and tangling with one the alien monsters is certain death. But with that kind of money, who needs common sense anyway? Lena’s not one of the best in the business for nothing—but trapping the handsome bastard might just be more than she bargained for.
Shaw didn’t escape from an intergalactic prison to be put in chains by a trigger-happy female with bad taste in body armor, much less to find himself attracted to her. It’s hard to focus on making a break for freedom when all he can think about is the determined bounty hunter’s leather-clad curves. So much for his carefully laid plans.
When the unlikely pair find themselves stranded and hunted by half the universe, they will have no choice but to trust each other or die trying… if they can survive the attraction burning between them first.
Too small, too female, too human. As one of the only bounty hunters in the galaxy, Lena has heard it all before. When a bounty large enough to change her life comes along, she can’t help but leap at the opportunity. There’s only one problem… the wolf.
The Lupari wolves are the boogeymen of the universe, and tangling with one the alien monsters is certain death. But with that kind of money, who needs common sense anyway? Lena’s not one of the best in the business for nothing—but trapping the handsome bastard might just be more than she bargained for.
Shaw didn’t escape from an intergalactic prison to be put in chains by a trigger-happy female with bad taste in body armor, much less to find himself attracted to her. It’s hard to focus on making a break for freedom when all he can think about is the determined bounty hunter’s leather-clad curves. So much for his carefully laid plans.
When the unlikely pair find themselves stranded and hunted by half the universe, they will have no choice but to trust each other or die trying… if they can survive the attraction burning between them first.
- GenresRomanceShapeshifters
Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2020
About the author
R. O'Leary
19 books168 followersR. O’Leary lives in North Pole, Alaska (no, really). When she’s not spending half the year freezing to death, she’s writing about shifters and aliens and anything else that strolls through her head. Most of her day is spent in pajama pants, chasing the pack of corgis that have claimed her living room as their own.
Furbidden Attraction is the first installment in R. O’Leary’s new paranormal romance series.
Furbidden Attraction is the first installment in R. O’Leary’s new paranormal romance series.
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September 3, 2022
Just a cute, fun story. It’s a fun adventure that keeps light. Great banter. It’s just not that deep. I’ll keep reading this author.
April 16, 2024
This one... is alright. Cute, funny at times, but just didn't grab me.
July 18, 2023
3.5/5 stars. This was a very fun read. It did drag a little for me a bit past the midway point, but it picked up again in the last quarter or so.
Plot: Lena takes a job she probably shouldn’t because the money would be life-changing. She manages to capture her wolf, but he makes some valid points that have her questioning the follow through. The two end up pitted against the Coalition (basically, the corporate tyrant of this world), and need help from various corners if they’ll ever see their way out.
I absolutely adored Shaw. He’s such a wolf (in the more true wild sense - family oriented, absolutely a goofball, good natured, golden retriever energy, yet also an absolute with mess you up badass).
Lena/Red was absolutely fabulous. Type A badass with something to prove while also being absolutely fabulous at her job and with a fairly soft heart.
Definitely enjoyed their relationship. It was an excellent part of this book.
The book could use more line edits. There were some extra words and potential pronoun confusion that took me out of the story a couple times but it wasn’t so egregious that I had trouble finishing.
It’s a fun romp through space and bounty hunting and a quick read.
Plot: Lena takes a job she probably shouldn’t because the money would be life-changing. She manages to capture her wolf, but he makes some valid points that have her questioning the follow through. The two end up pitted against the Coalition (basically, the corporate tyrant of this world), and need help from various corners if they’ll ever see their way out.
I absolutely adored Shaw. He’s such a wolf (in the more true wild sense - family oriented, absolutely a goofball, good natured, golden retriever energy, yet also an absolute with mess you up badass).
Lena/Red was absolutely fabulous. Type A badass with something to prove while also being absolutely fabulous at her job and with a fairly soft heart.
Definitely enjoyed their relationship. It was an excellent part of this book.
The book could use more line edits. There were some extra words and potential pronoun confusion that took me out of the story a couple times but it wasn’t so egregious that I had trouble finishing.
It’s a fun romp through space and bounty hunting and a quick read.
February 2, 2021
Fantastic read! Loved every second💖💖💖
I read a lot I mean a lot. I've read some fantastic books by some terrific authors but never have I enjoyed two main characters more than I did while reading this book. I laughed myself silly through the story, smiled hard and sighed with a bit of longing as I read about the zany adventures of Lena and Shaw. The chemistry between Lena the bounty Hunter and Shaw the "pirate" wolf is off the charts the minute they meet. The story is so much fun it's an impossible adventure that you'll enjoy from the opening pages. The banter between the characters is fantastic I mean so deliciously wicked and fun!!!! There was nothing I didn't enjoy about this book. I signed up for the news letter just to get the bonus story that made me laugh and smile more!!!! As soon as I'm done writing this review I'm going to read Gwen's story. I highly recommend this author and this series of you want a get away read that will make you laugh, smile and make you fan your self because the passion and chemistry is off the charts. Look no further 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I read a lot I mean a lot. I've read some fantastic books by some terrific authors but never have I enjoyed two main characters more than I did while reading this book. I laughed myself silly through the story, smiled hard and sighed with a bit of longing as I read about the zany adventures of Lena and Shaw. The chemistry between Lena the bounty Hunter and Shaw the "pirate" wolf is off the charts the minute they meet. The story is so much fun it's an impossible adventure that you'll enjoy from the opening pages. The banter between the characters is fantastic I mean so deliciously wicked and fun!!!! There was nothing I didn't enjoy about this book. I signed up for the news letter just to get the bonus story that made me laugh and smile more!!!! As soon as I'm done writing this review I'm going to read Gwen's story. I highly recommend this author and this series of you want a get away read that will make you laugh, smile and make you fan your self because the passion and chemistry is off the charts. Look no further 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
June 30, 2022
4 stars!
This book was so much fun to read, I read about 70% on the plane and that kept reading on the train, the metro, walking in the street… 😅
I love the idea of a strong bounty hunter who kicks ass and is trying to prove herself that she’s just as good as others.
Lena was fun, sarcastic and kickass and I loved her! Shaw was a lot of fun too and I think my favourite bits were when they were stuck on the hostile planet together fighting wild animals and the vegetation.
A lot happened in the second half and I had hoped we’d get more emotional beats and also a final spicy scene.
The spice was great and I gladly would have read one or two more scenes of it!
Great start to the series and looking forward to Gwen’s book next 😊
This book was so much fun to read, I read about 70% on the plane and that kept reading on the train, the metro, walking in the street… 😅
I love the idea of a strong bounty hunter who kicks ass and is trying to prove herself that she’s just as good as others.
Lena was fun, sarcastic and kickass and I loved her! Shaw was a lot of fun too and I think my favourite bits were when they were stuck on the hostile planet together fighting wild animals and the vegetation.
A lot happened in the second half and I had hoped we’d get more emotional beats and also a final spicy scene.
The spice was great and I gladly would have read one or two more scenes of it!
Great start to the series and looking forward to Gwen’s book next 😊
August 28, 2020
Nice easy read, liked the characters and the side character of Ryhm got me curious for the second book too.
February 25, 2021
stars x 10
Awesome story not anything I had expected .I think R.Oleary just became a favorite author ! I look forward to reading the next book in the series
Awesome story not anything I had expected .I think R.Oleary just became a favorite author ! I look forward to reading the next book in the series
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