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Of Secrets and Wolves (Winsford Shifters Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alice Winters (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,215 ratings
Rowan
My whole life, I’ve been taught to despise shifters. So when I’m hired to track two escaped convicts, I’m suddenly thrust into the world I hate—or thought I did. Yet I’m inexplicably drawn to the alpha of the pack whose land the convicts may be hiding on. He’s different than any shifter I've ever met—laid back and quick to laugh, caring and protective, and makes me feel complete for the first time in my life. As secrets are revealed, I start to wonder if everything I’ve been raised to believe was a lie, though it may not matter because it seems like someone wants us dead.

Quinn
I’m no stranger to prejudice from humans, but it’s different when Rowan comes into my life. Though I shouldn’t let myself be distracted, I’m captivated by him. At first, he’s stiff, fighting to keep his misconstrued beliefs intact, but as I break down the wall he’s created, I’m able to show him a place among the fun chaos of my pack. After one of my pack goes missing, it leaves Rowan and me racing to bring them home, but the only way we’re going to survive this is if Rowan learns to accept the bond that’s growing between us—a bond that could give us the strength to put aside our reservations and give in to what both of us want.

Of Secrets and Wolves is an action-filled romance with a dash of comedy. It’s the first book in a series with a continuing storyline and an HFN.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08T7NXTPS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alice Winters
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Winsford Shifters
  • Customer Reviews:
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Alice Winters started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to turn her ideas into written words. She loves writing a variety of things from romance and comedy to action. She also enjoys reading, horseback riding, and spending time with her pets.

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Customers find the book engaging with a suspenseful plot that keeps them interested from start to finish, and they laugh out loud at parts of the humorous content. The characters are amazing, and customers praise the writing style, with one noting how the author mixes hilarious moments throughout. They appreciate the wonderful world building and consider it a good start to a new series. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with customers noting just enough angst in the story.

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61 customers mention "Storyline"45 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it engaging with a suspenseful aspect that keeps them interested from start to finish.

"...This series has friendships, humor, suspense, action, romance, sex and unexpected twists. I was on the edge of my seat in some parts...." Read more

"...The story is, for the most part, very readable. Rowan's adorably clueless for the first half of the story and lovelorn for the second half...." Read more

"...It does end with a HFN - sort of - but it fits within the parameters of the storyline...." Read more

"...There was a lot of waiting around, but it was intense when there was action. And when there was humor, it was better. I'm ready for book two." Read more

35 customers mention "Humor"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, laughing out loud at parts and appreciating the banter between characters.

"...Like any Alice Winters book, there's an element of humor that helps to lighten the seriousness of what's happening...." Read more

"...There were light moments of humor and shenanigans with a spark and a bond...." Read more

"...This series has friendships, humor, suspense, action, romance, sex and unexpected twists. I was on the edge of my seat in some parts...." Read more

"...Quinn is the snarkiest, most irreverent Alpha ever and yet he's absolutely devoted to his created pack...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"20 positive6 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting how easily they took shape in the story, and another describing the villain as quite evil.

"...Quinn's a great Alpha character with a good pack dynamic...." Read more

"...One character is an absolute gem! I think he was channeling Leland and Felix the whole time, and it was hilarious!..." Read more

"I am a huge fan of Alice Winters and her amazing characters. This is her first book about shifters and I'm hooked! I love it...." Read more

"...3. There’s no world-building. 4. Quick and superficial introduction of new characters that you’re then supposed to be super familiar with...." Read more

24 customers mention "Readability"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly enjoyable and must read, with one customer noting that most of the author's standalones are great.

"...Think it could be toned down. Each book was a good length with great thought, creativity and depth. I did not want this series to end." Read more

"...Highly enjoyable." Read more

"...or catnip in relation to shifters, but it was playful and teasing and perfect...." Read more

"I am loving this new series. I didn't know I needed this book until I read it. It was a breath of fresh air with the banter and light hearted pace...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing style"16 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, praising the author's work and the narrator's performance, with one customer noting how the author skillfully mixes humorous moments throughout the narrative.

"...I could tell Alice put her heart and soul into writing each book of this series...." Read more

"...The story is, for the most part, very readable. Rowan's adorably clueless for the first half of the story and lovelorn for the second half...." Read more

"...Alice Winters is a freaking genius with words and I'm completely addicted to this new world she's created...." Read more

"...The suspenseful aspect of the story is exciting and well written. I can see this storyline stretching throughout a series...." Read more

9 customers mention "Enjoyment"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, appreciating its wonderful world building, with one customer noting how the characters are absolutely devoted to their created pack, and another mentioning how it serves as a great segway into the next book.

"...the snarkiest, most irreverent Alpha ever and yet he's absolutely devoted to his created pack...." Read more

"...I think we're going to enjoy their journey to get answers. Can't wait to read the rest of this series." Read more

"...Good writing. Good characters, great Segway into next book." Read more

"...I love the world building and the slow burn. I love that Quinn is not a giant, domineering alpha who only tops...." Read more

9 customers mention "Series content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series content, with some describing it as a great and good start to a new series, while one customer notes it's the first book in the series.

"...This is the start of a great series and I was completely hooked. I loved Rowan...." Read more

"...This is book one in her series and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. Highly recommended" Read more

"This was a good start to a new series. I love the characters, especially Rowan in shifter form! If you love Alice Winters, you will love this." Read more

"...This is an ongoing series, so this is the first book and a definite must read." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some appreciating the appropriate level of angst, while others find it too dark and depressing.

"...the banter and smiled through most of the book, oohed and ah-ed through the tenser parts, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Highly enjoyable." Read more

"...It feels like it seriously derailed from the original idea and morphed into something that I'm only going to really appreciate as I read on...." Read more

"...The angst is just enough to keep you interested in where things will progress. I really love the plot and world alice has creates. *..." Read more

"Alice Winters is a master of the written word! She infuses humor, angst, sexy times and heart pounding excitement in every book she writes!..." Read more

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  • Joelle M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Wow! Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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    Being a huge fan of shifters, I was excited to see how Alice would build her world. She didn't mess around, because of the overall prejudice against shifters, there was immediate conflict. I was a little wary about how much hatred Rowan seemed to have toward the shifter community. How was she ever going to make him fall in love with Quinn? Sure, the attraction was there but his hatred seemed to be very deeply ingrained. Too deeply ingrained. But this is a romance and she wielded her mighty keyboard, tossing them together over and over until they couldn't deny their bond any longer. I loved that she made us wait for them to realize they were mates. She teased us. Quinn kept teasing Rowan. Rowan kept running away. And coming back. And running away again. All while trying to figure out what's happening in the woods and why Quinn's pack is being threatened. Like any Alice Winters book, there's an element of humor that helps to lighten the seriousness of what's happening. This book had me glued to my kindle. So much so that as soon as I finished, I immediately downloaded the second book and started it. I'm so glad I don't have to wait for more of this story.
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  • meganissima
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not all silly shenanigans, a slightly darker theme carries this series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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    The roller coaster has come for Rowan and Quinn and the tumult and sweet bond go hand in hand with the circumstances they're dealt. We know they get an HEA, we know we'll likely see some ridiculousness, we know their road won't be easy, but how everything plays out is the thing to really dive into.

    With book one we were introduced to the beginnings of the crazy and to two men who absolutely needed one another. There were light moments of humor and shenanigans with a spark and a bond. And then there were so many questions and so much intrigue that kept getting deeper and more dangerous with each passing chapter.

    I think Ari is growing on me. At first I thought he was cute, but then he would go too far in his teasing and annoy me, and by the end I'm half in love with what he brings to the book. His loyalty to Quinn and his ability to lighten the mood and tone of the story is something this series needs and I'm sure his teasing shenanigans are only going to get worse. I can't wait to read his short story.

    The danger and intrigue is definitely forefront in this one, though I have to say there are threads that keep getting dropped in the drama and I'm wondering how that will all work out. Overall I'm excited for where this may go and the depths we might achieve with Rowan and Quinn's evolution individually as well as together as they face some pretty evil characters.
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  • dreamkitaro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engulfed reading the whole series. Brilliant, captivating series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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    This is probably one of my favorite Alice Winters series. I love ROWAN and Quinn the main characters and the side characters. This series has friendships, humor, suspense, action, romance, sex and unexpected twists. I was on the edge of my seat in some parts. I could tell Alice put her heart and soul into writing each book of this series. I do agree Alice seems to go a bit overboard off and on with some of her characters making them more cartoonish than "real". Think it could be toned down. Each book was a good length with great thought, creativity and depth. I did not want this series to end.
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  • Adele S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to rate as a standalone book.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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    I often love Alice's work, but this just wasn't working for me. A lot of it is pacing in how the story does a lot of nothing conclusive. It feels like it seriously derailed from the original idea and morphed into something that I'm only going to really appreciate as I read on. And I will read this whole series, but it's off to a lackluster start. The story is, for the most part, very readable. Rowan's adorably clueless for the first half of the story and lovelorn for the second half. Quinn's a great Alpha character with a good pack dynamic. The moments of romance between Rowan and Quinn, though, feels so out of place with the more serious topics presented, though. Given that this book doesn't have an end and leaves much for the second book to cover, I wish that this installment had been more focused on establishing the relationship and then building up the action and mystery for the next installment. Instead we get too many conflicting moments of cutesy relationship building amid a situation that rapidly escalated into plot elements I never expected from the blurb. The stakes just kept getting raised in ways that didn't work for me, especially when it came to a cartoonishly evil villain like Mercer. I'm hopeful that the other books improve everything, especially with Emery's story looking very interesting and hopefully all the groundwork done here for the next book to just come on and deal with all the plot threads.
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  • Guardian_angel54
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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    Just... Wow! This book is everything I was hoping for and so much more! Alice Winters is a freaking genius with words and I'm completely addicted to this new world she's created. Quinn is the snarkiest, most irreverent Alpha ever and yet he's absolutely devoted to his created pack. Rowan is the perfect compliment to Quinn, even when he can't quite reconcile to his shifter nature, but once he stops fighting his other side he and Quinn are just the perfect Alpha pair. I'm a little bit in love with Ari and his completely unfiltered mouth. I literally laughed out loud at parts and was on the edge of my seat for others. It does end with a HFN - sort of - but it fits within the parameters of the storyline. I can't wait to start the second book and I'm 100% recommending this series. Perfection!
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  • Shai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ahh I loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2021
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    I loved this book! Theres something about it that drew me in right away, and kept me hooked the entire duration. Its different than any other Alice Winters book, yet it has the same spark of humour and the charm we are used to with her! Quinn and Rowan had insane chemistry and were great main characters. They were different yet similar and I loved how they grew together as characters. All the side characters were great and id love to see a prequel about Ari. The plot was very interesting too! A little bit dark and very mysterious I was guessing the whole time and so curious about everything! I need another book ASAP! This was a great book to end January off right for me. 5 stars
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  • AS VERGNAUD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nouvel univers pour Alice Winters
    Reviewed in France on February 7, 2021
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    1er roman de shifters d'Alice Winters et c'est une réussite. Un univers développé, des personnages travaillés et attachants, un rythme juste et, comme toujours avec Alice Winters, beaucoup d'humour. Hâte de lire la suite.
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  • D.Mentia
    5.0 out of 5 stars of secrets and wolfs
    Reviewed in Australia on December 3, 2024
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    As all of her books, this is great. And as all of her books it’s a series and ends on a cliffhanger. Fortunately all three books are available on kindle unlimited.
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  • Lailita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 1, 2022
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    What a Roller Coaster!

    The resume already got my attention but I still could not realize how cool this book would be.

    The plot is extremely rich, going from strong and solid family relationship, passing through society preconceived values and secret pharmaceutical plans and experiments.

    Simply mix all these with true mate love stories and you will have this amazing series of books that I would absolutely recommend.

    Thumbs up for the author’s creativity and fluent writing.
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  • Sunne
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun to read
    Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2021
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    Alice Winters writes books that makes you laugh out loud and smile and stay glued to the pages.
    This series is funny and has a strong suspense part. It might be a bit less hilarious than her Hitman series but - for those who knows this highly recommended series, we all know that Leeland is the most hilarious character ever - it's still full of funny and entertaining moments.
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