This is a fun paranormal story! It really took me on an adventure and I couldn’t be happier. I really couldn’t figure out an answer to their problem until near the end. I loved that little mystery aspect. The characters are wonderful. Watching Alice and Megan goof around it’s easy to see why they are besties. Then there is Donovan Drake…that name alone just inspires me. He is an interesting character and I loved his story. His little sidekick is annoying, helpful and a perfect fit for the story.
For a good time while reading enjoy this little beauty! I look forward to more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-01-04 15:49:342021-01-04 15:49:34Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick
Flipping the Bird is the captivating first instalment in the new Shift Creek series by Carrie Pulkinen. From the moment I read my first book by her, Ms. Pulkinen quickly become one of my favourite authors- her books never failing to deliver a completely engrossing and addictive read. But I have to be honest here, I reallly wasn’t sure that this book would have the same impact, as this is the first shifter book that I have read where one of the main characters ‘shifter animal’ was non-predatory. I really wasn’t sure that a crow shifter held the same appeal as a wolf, big cat, bear, or dragon. But colour me WRONG!!!! This story was superb, and Alice’s crow really added mischief, humour, and plenty of enthralling entertainment- so I really should never have doubted Ms. Pulkinen, and I definitely won’t make that mistake again. This is a brilliant paranormal romance, with shifters, warlocks, magic, mystery, secrets, tension, lies, discovery, small town spirit, chemistry sizzle, fate, prophecy, drama, humour, a little mayhem, funny banter/ quips/ antics, wonderful characters, and a fun and intriguing storyline- not to mention a flatulating familiar that added an extra element of humour and interest to the storyline. Shift Creek may seem like your quintessential small town- but there is so much more to the picturesque town than meets the eye. Especially when a large part of the population is made up of shifters. Then add in a magical creek and things are anything but ‘normal’. But, there is a problem that is threatening the survival of the town- the magical creek is drying up and if something isn’t done very soon to fix it- the repercussions could spell disaster. Alice Crawford loves her town and is willing to do whatever it takes to ‘fix’ the creek. So there is a lot riding on her finding a solution to their problems. Her hopes are lifted when a hot new wizard arrives in town- who might be the key to restoring the creek to its former glory. Donovan Drake has come to town with an agenda of his own. His secrets weighing heavily on his mind. Meeting Alice is an unexpected bonus to his trip. But, what happens when secrets are exposed? With time running out, things look quite dire for the creek, Donovan, Alice, and the town. How does everything work out in the end? This book is so worth the read to find out!!! I can’t wait to see what happens in Book #2. It looks set to be fantastic!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-03 19:07:432021-01-03 19:14:07Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes
I really enjoyed this paranormal love story. It was gripping and easy to read. The author does such a good job with the characters you can’t help but fall in love with them.
Alice is a crow shifter. She has spent all her life in Shift Creek where the river in the town has healing powers for shifters. However all that changes and the river starts to lose its power. Alice is in a race against time to find a solution.
What she doesn’t expect is to find a solution and also the love of her life.
Donovan’s ancestors are the ones who put the blessing on the river. So when he arrives and Alice finds out who he is she thinks all her problems are solved. What she doesn’t realise is that Donovan has no warlock powers so can’t do the spell.
Will they figure out a way to save the town and river? Can their love be strong enough to save the day? What sacrifices will they need to make to do it?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-01-01 14:07:192021-01-01 15:44:46Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Carr
Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen is a comedy paranormal romance story. This is what Carrie does best and that is putting the fun in something not everyone else would. It is rom com at it’s finest. This is the first book and a great start to a new series. If it is last it is going to be a hoot and this book says it will. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for the rest of this series
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-12-31 18:42:382021-01-01 15:35:01Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a paranormal romance story that is full of fun characters and plenty of shifters. This is a well developed story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters brought the story to life and made it feel realistic. They even made me giggle once or twice. This is a story about Alice who is a crow shifter. The magical stream in the town she lives in is drying up. But when a hot warlock comes to town, he just may be their saving. His connection with the town is a little more than any one expects. As he finds himself falling for Alice, he could risk everything if he is exposed. I really enjoyed these characters. They brought the story to a new level and so entertaining. They made the story for me. I highly recommend this book and this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-12-27 12:12:302020-12-27 13:52:49Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Crow shifter Alice Crawford is living her best life as a salvage artist in Texas. But when her city’s namesake, magical stream starts drying up, taking her income with it, she—and everyone else in town—soon find themselves up Shift Creek without a paddle.
When a hot as sin warlock arrives on the scene, Alice thinks he can solve all her problems.
If she can get past his farting familiar.
Warlock Donovan Drake has more secrets than a duck has quacks. His connection to Shift Creek runs deeper than anyone can imagine, and getting turned into a crow the moment he meets Alice is just the beginning of his trouble.
He’s falling head over tail feathers for the feisty bird shifter, and if he’s not careful, he’ll be as exposed as a streaker at the state fair.
Better put your boots on because the shift is getting deep in the Lone Star State!
If you like quirky heroines and smoldering heroes, you’ll love this laugh-out-loud paranormal romantic comedy.
Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice.
Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.
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