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Expectant Moon (Gladstone Shifters Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alexander Elliott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Tolerated. Ignored. Threatened.

Modern gay shifters struggle for equality, but history paints a different picture. When Alpha Ben Blair challenges the status quo, he unintentionally divides the community and endangers his pack. While Gladstone soon becomes the focus of competing forces, Ben gains new allies that hold the key to their future.

Join the Gladstone shifters as they find love, acceptance, and purpose in a time of monumental change. Discover the unexpected in EXPECTANT MOON! (Book 1 of the Gladstone Shifters series. Contains steamy M/M content.)
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    Gladstone Shifters
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    April 25, 2018
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  • "Great characters, wonderful setting, amazing plot, hot sex!! What more could you want?" Lupita, Goodreads reviewer
  • "A brilliant twist on the standard M/M paranormal romance genre! I was completely hooked." Merissa, BookBub reviewer"
  • A wonderful thrill ride of fated mates, danger, and love!" Len, Goodreads reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CNPYSCB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 4th Ave Press; 4th edition (April 25, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 399 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 546 ratings

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Alexander Elliott lives in the upper Midwest and is the author of books in multiple genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and romance. His work is replete with themes of love, passion, family, humor, hope, and acceptance.

The author is known for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. His books feature realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.

If you have enjoyed his work, Alexander would love to hear from you!

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the interesting storyline with multiple plotlines and unexpected twists. The characters are well-developed and believable. They find the world-building fascinating and detailed, drawing them in with its depth. The romance is heartwarming with steamy love scenes and explicit erotic encounters between gay couples. The writing style is described as descriptive and intricate. Overall, customers describe the book as a new kind of shifter novel with a great twist.

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31 customers mention "Storyline"26 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with multiple plotlines and interesting twists. They appreciate the well-written flow, characters, and history that evolve in the story. Readers also mention that the book ends well without feeling like a cliffhanger.

"...I am eager to read the next book. It is an ongoing story line, so not everything is answered, but I feel satisfied that this book was ended well,..." Read more

"...MCs, a well fleshed out cast of characters, and bod guys keep the story flowing...." Read more

"...The characters were amazing, and the plot was well thought out. That being said, it wasn't without flaws...." Read more

"...While the storylines were intriguing and potentially suspenseful..." Read more

28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it interesting, with a well-developed plot and characters that keep them hooked. The sections are concise and to the point, keeping readers engaged. Readers praise the book as an exciting start to a new series.

"...every one of those pages is important and necessary in creating this wonderful thrill ride of fated mates, danger and love!" Read more

"...Overall, loved the book, highly recommend it. I am eager to read the next book...." Read more

"I loved this book. I read it in about two days. I have reread it several times, and will probably read it some more." Read more

"...Awesome world building, it was so beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this book. Evan and Ben as a couple was great together...." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find them great, the sex scenes steamy, and the humor funny. The author handles female characters well.

"...author's intricate and detailed world-building and his striking ability to create characters...." Read more

"...I feel to the pacing of the story, they give the reader insights into the main characters, as well as a lead up to current events...." Read more

"...Intriguing MCs, a well fleshed out cast of characters, and bod guys keep the story flowing...." Read more

"I really enjoyed many aspects of this book. The characters were amazing, and the plot was well thought out. That being said, it wasn't without flaws...." Read more

20 customers mention "Engrossed story"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story with its detailed world-building and unique plot. They find the emotional depth captivating and the story comes to life through vivid descriptions. Readers appreciate the author's imagination and incorporation of new ideas into a well-loved genre. The characters are relatable, likeable, and humorous. Overall, they describe the book as an original and interesting read.

"...book one I am blown away by the author's intricate and detailed world-building and his striking ability to create characters...." Read more

"...It was very refreshing to read a story that wasn't the same as the hundreds of others out there...." Read more

"Building an interesting alt-world, Elliott's paranormal society has its challenges and foibles...." Read more

"I loved the characters in this book!! Awesome world building, it was so beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this book...." Read more

10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romantic elements. They find the plot lines believable, with steamy love scenes and explicit encounters between gay couples. The characters are described as funny, sexy, and believable. The story is described as warm, sweet, and humorous.

"...I enjoyed reading this book. Evan and Ben as a couple was great together. So much detail in the storyline...." Read more

"...It's the romance, mystery, and mpreg that makes the story come to life when reading." Read more

"...everything about this novel: the complexity of the story, Ben and Evan’s love story, how the author takes us back at the beginning of the book to..." Read more

"...I found the plot to be very complete. Ben and Evan make a great team! This book was fiction but not out there as some stories can be...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing style"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's writing style. They find it well-written, descriptive, and intricate. The author's world-building is praised as great.

"...3 first and have now finished book one I am blown away by the author's intricate and detailed world-building and his striking ability to create..." Read more

"...I just felt the author managed everything else really well, I am sure they could have figured something else out to keep the story going without the..." Read more

"...The author has a very distinct writing style. It is quite formal and stilted...." Read more

"...Awesome world building, it was so beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this book. Evan and Ben as a couple was great together...." Read more

4 customers mention "Shifter novel"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the shifter novel. They find it fresh and unique, with a new aspect to shifters. The author introduces a different kind of shifter world.

"This author is new to me, but I love shifter books and this book hit all of my favorite thing about stories...." Read more

"...He has brought a new aspect to shifters and it is a fresh and new idea that keeps me waiting for his next book...." Read more

"...world-building is fascinating and detailed and unique, a different kind of shifter world. It was an engaging and heartwarming read." Read more

"I love a great shifter novel and this one did not disappoint in any way. Along with the usual shifter tropes a few elegant surprised await...." Read more

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  • Len Evans Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Color me IMPRESSED!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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    Now that I have corrected my error of accidentally reading book 3 first and have now finished book one I am blown away by the author's intricate and detailed world-building and his striking ability to create characters. They literally jump off the page/kindle grab you by the throat and drag you incredibly deep into his world! At 337 pages this book is no novella, however every one of those pages is important and necessary in creating this wonderful thrill ride of fated mates, danger and love!
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  • Kandi
    4.0 out of 5 stars New take on shifters
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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    This is the first book I've read by this author. I really liked this author's take on the shifter world. It was very refreshing to read a story that wasn't the same as the hundreds of others out there. It's the sign of a great author who can come up with a unique story in a saturated genre.

    I felt the beginning of the book that gives the history on non shifting wolves was interesting and important to the story. The shifters used the protection of non shifting wolves as a way to keep themselves from discovery as well as to help in the recovery of non shifting wolves. That section was fairly short and to the point. The shifters seemed to really share characteristics of the non shifting wolves, ex: Arctic wolves have big paws, so in the shifter arctic wolf, his human has big hands and feet. Also, the killing off of the non shifting wolves by the humans affected the shifters, especially regarding their history. They call it the purge and is important to the storyline.

    There were some timeline sections in the beginning to get the reader up to the present day. These were essential I feel to the pacing of the story, they give the reader insights into the main characters, as well as a lead up to current events. I liked this approach because I personally hate being in the middle of a story and the next chapter is 15 years ago, I like to keep moving forward even if the info is important, I don't like interruptions. (yes i am that person that records everything so i can skip commercials) That being said, I was a little peeved when during these timeline sections they sometimes skipped ahead, then the next chapter is 2 years previous. So annoying. Just stay in chronological order please.

    I felt there was good action and lead up. Things seemed to happen for good reasons and not just to add unnecessary drama. I did have a few issues that I felt didn't quite match the storyline. I will try not to give too much away, so this might be a little vague. I get why the True Elder didn't make it to the birth, but it didn't make sense that he never went at all and waited to be found instead. I mean he did go out to get laid, so you couldn't go to where you were needed and be like umm sorry my bad but i am here now. Also, if you can detect lies, you couldn't figure out the right questions to ask the bad guy to see if he was the one behind it? I just felt the author managed everything else really well, I am sure they could have figured something else out to keep the story going without the bad guy being caught right away.

    I also liked the way the author handled how same sex couples could have families. I want to know if there are female alphas and deltas, maybe that will come up in future books. I also liked the way the author handled the female characters in this book. You see in a lot of m/m books the females are psycho evil nutcases or treat the men like a novelty item, and this was not the case in these books. I also didn't see any gay stereotypes in this book. Not every omega or mate was super femm or twink which is refreshing. There was a lot of super overprotectiveness going on with the mates and kids, which did feel a little extra to me, but I could also see that as mimicking the behavior of the non shifting wolf counterpart, so I could see where the author was going with that since that is a big part of this world.

    Overall, loved the book, highly recommend it. I am eager to read the next book. It is an ongoing story line, so not everything is answered, but I feel satisfied that this book was ended well, and did not feel like a cliff hanger.
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  • Tara Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expectant Moon
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
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    I loved this book. I read it in about two days. I have reread it several times, and will probably read it some more.
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  • KC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start to a shifter series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    Building an interesting alt-world, Elliott's paranormal society has its challenges and foibles. Introducing Deltas into the ABO hierarchy increases the complexity as it rounds the structure. Intriguing MCs, a well fleshed out cast of characters, and bod guys keep the story flowing. Evan and Ben (and William and Jack) have rousing mating sessions full of passion and love.
    With the remaining 4 volumes in my overflowing TBR, I'm looking forward to more of the Gladstone pack.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars with potential
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    I really enjoyed many aspects of this book. The characters were amazing, and the plot was well thought out. That being said, it wasn't without flaws. It dragged a lot for the first half as it bordered on info dumping for the world. Also, it felt like the author used literally every genitalia euphemism that exists and made the scenes come off as amateur. Also, I never say this but it could have done with less adult scenes. They were... Excessive even for me. I'm hoping it is just first book syndrome and the next ones will be better.
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  • W. J. Kibler
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sex-obsessed shifters
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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    I am reviewing the first three books in this series all at once, as they all receive the same 3-star rating in my opinion. The author has a very distinct writing style. It is quite formal and stilted. Everyone speaks in complete sentences and uses the most polite "tone" of voice. It all felt very "Stepford Wife-ish" to me. The attempts at sexual innuendo were childish and kind of creepy to read. The insta-love "MATE!!!" got old real fast. Each pairing began with the "MATE!!!" and 5 days of non-stop sex. Really??? No getting to know their "Luna-blessed" partners before succumbing to repeated sexual encounters for days on end? There was chapter after chapter devoted to the sexual encounters between mates. While the storylines were intriguing and potentially suspenseful (there were so many subplots and side stories - it was quite complex trying to remember who was paired with who and who was related to who), when the climax finally arrives, it is squelched pretty quickly and on to another conflict. But let's devote multiple chapters to the sexual shenanigans of all the mated parties, shall we? More story and less sex is what these books needed. AND, the complete story has still not been told by the end of the third book!! Each book sets the scene for the next book, so you have to continue reading to resolve the issues from the previous book. Some issues are hinted at that are not resolved until the last book. You have to read book #4 to tie up all the multiple plots and storylines, I assume.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expectant Moon by Alexander Elliott
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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    I loved the characters in this book!! Awesome world building, it was so beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this book. Evan and Ben as a couple was great together. So much detail in the storyline. Will recommend this book by Alexander Elliott to everyone who ask for a good book.
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  • JSchenck
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginning to a fabulous shifter series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023
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    I've read this series several times, because I love he characters and the multiple plot lines. This book introduces us to the various pack members as they build the Gladstone pack. There's a connection to nature and the earth mixed with innate kindness and cooperation that makes the society one in which I wished I lived.
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  • shadowlover
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it
    Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2024
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    I absolutely love this series. The characters are so well written and expanded on. Alexander Elliott is an amazing author. You only need to read one of his books and you will be hooked forever .
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating world construction
    Reviewed in Italy on January 29, 2021
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    A very complete and detailed world, with fascinating construction of wolf shifter dynamics, effects of virtual genocide of an antique society, and historical impact on a changed social system.
    Not particularly rich in emotional involvement, except for a few passages, but definitely based on interpersonal relationships and acceptance, or rejection, of those relationships by the culture surrounding them.
    In some places, this reads more like a summary of historical events or a list of happenings instead of a work of fiction, while in others it can go way beyond steamy, but the base storyline and plot are quite well thought out.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 25, 2019
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    Estranhei um pouco o formato da narrativa, mas depois q me acostumei a leitura fluiu.
    A história é incrível. Antes de terminar já tinha comprado o segundo livro e já estou esperando o lançamento do terceiro.
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  • Antje Hagen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tolle Charaktere
    Reviewed in Germany on August 4, 2018
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    Es hat richtig Spaß gemacht auch die Tiefe der Charaktere nicht die übliche Darstellung von mating, Sex Probleme,Lösung dann Happy end👍
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  • Ms Victoria I Bentley-Yeates
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely good, intense shifter story with a twist!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2018
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    This is the first book I have read by the author and it definitely won't be the last.
    The writing was detailed, consistent and extremely easy to read. Unfortunately life got in the way and interrupted me so I had to read this over a couple of days but in truth, given the opportunity I would have read this in one sitting.
    The characters were well developed and easy to identify once you got past the first 50 or so pages. Initially I found it confusing and I didn't understand the significance of the difference people and the timeline.
    As the story progressed the pieces started to fit together and not only did they make sense, but it all provided a fantastic historical backdrop to the current events portrayed.
    I can fully appreciate readers becoming frustrated in the beginning, as the different bits the author was writing about different people at seemingly unrelated times in history. I did. In fact I nearly abandoned the story and relegated it to the "sacked off" pile.
    All I can say is persevere through the first part and stick with it. All of a sudden you'll realise that you've been reading sections that make send the story starts to make sense.

    Tbh that's the only negative point I have. The rest of the book flowed, there was history that helped understanding and the characters were awesome. I'm a bit in love with Ben, but his love and commitment for Evan was adorable. Have to say, as a more mature reader it was brilliant to read about an older couple discovering one another and finding love, happiness and an amazing sex life in their later years. Made a nice change that it wasn't all about guys in their 20's and 30's.

    I would absolutely recommend this book to both first time shifter readers or to those, like myself, who have read and enjoyed a lot of shifter stories already. This one has a few new little twists which add to the story and make for an enjoyable tale.?
    So go for it and don't be put off if you find it confusing or disjointed at the start. Keep reading, it's well worth it and if you enjoy it half as much as I did, it will be another 5*'s in the bank.

    Enjoy xxx
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