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Bitten Shifter: An Urban Fantasy Stand-Alone (The Bitten Chronicles Book 1)
by Brogan Thomas
About this book
Lark Emerson thought her biggest problem was surviving the devastating betrayal of her husband and sister. At forty-seven, she traded her comfortable, stagnant life for a fresh start as an IT professional near a mysterious shifter community. But when a violent rogue pack attack leaves her mauled and transformed against her will, the mundane world she knew vanishes overnight.
Suddenly, Lark is navigating a volatile new reality where her senses are heightened, her body is changing, and her temper is as unpredictable as her new pack-linked instincts. Forced into a facility to manage her transition, she finds herself caught between her desire for independence and the dangerous pull of a supernatural world she never asked to join.
This gripping urban fantasy delivers a refreshing take on the genre by focusing on a relatable, resilient heroine who refuses to be a victim. As Lark learns to harness her newfound power, she finds herself drawn to a stoic packmaster in a tense, slow-burn romance that blossoms amidst the chaos. With its emphasis on found-family dynamics and high-stakes pack politics, this stand-alone story offers the perfect blend of emotional depth and paranormal suspense for readers craving a fierce, mature protagonist.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DFC87MHN
Reader Reviews
February 27, 2025
Lark is shocked when she walks in on her husband cheating on her with her sister, but it propels her out of her comfy life and into the dangerous world of the shifters. Taking a job in the shifter sector, she doesn’t expect everything to change, but one bite makes a huge difference! I was hooked on this story from the minute I read the sample, and it didn’t disappoint (well, maybe in the fact I wished it was a little longer). Lark is an intriguing character, an enjoyable older (and a little...
May 16, 2026
What a delight to read a book with a normal (not beautiful) woman in a difficult situation. You can't help feeling her despair and frustration with all she has to deal with. I wanted to strangle or at least bash the heads of her husband and her sister. The romance is slowly built and definitely hot. I loved the HOUSE and it's help it gives her. )
May 19, 2025
Overall a pretty good story. Lots of twists and turns, I did enjoy reading this book. The two main characters are likable. The story revolves around them, so that is good. It kept my interest, and moved along well. The beginning was kinda slow, but the pace picked up, and it had a strong finish. The two bonus chapters at the end were fun. I am looking forward to reading the companion book. ) 2 people found this helpful
February 28, 2025
Bitten Shifter is a joy to read with engrossing characters and a storyline that’s kept me up nearly till it was time for me to go to work lol! What an Epic transformation… I love seeing these amazing FMC’s come to life as they transform into something truly amazing. Hands down incredible writing! Every book just keeps getting better I love Merrick’s pure heart. He lacks a bit in the explanation category but I mean ummm swoon much…. Mmmmm upend my life and save me anytime. I think Lark’s brave...
March 4, 2025
Brogan has done it once again with her new The Bitten Chronicles series and the world she has created for it. The Bitten Shifter, the first in The Bitten Chronicles, starts out fantastically and hooks you in from the get go. In each book she writes, Brogan's heroines are so much like the every day woman struggling to make it through a bad situation and surviving. I always see myself in the books she writes as if she is speaking to me about my life struggles and Lark is definitely the heroine we...
