When a pack of werewolves move into her hometown of Peculiar, Missouri, good girl Dakota Thompson finds bad-boy werewolf Cal Rivers irresistible. The problem? She’s a deer shifter. Who ever heard of a prey animal falling for a predator? Good girls avoid bad boys. Right?Cal Rivers wants to make a real go in the Ozarks shifter community, but most folks are deeply suspicious of the werewolves—with … werewolves—with one exception. The beautiful doe shifter Dakota Thompson. Cal finds himself drawn to the gorgeous and smart Dakota. In a mate kind of a way. But then he gets into it with Dakota’s overprotective ex-boyfriend, which doesn’t make him any new friends.
After a full moon, when everyone in town shifts and spends the night in their animal forms, Dakota wakes up next to the dead, mutilated body of her ex. The tense situation between the werewolves and the town’s shifters go from precarious to catastrophic as Cal becomes one of the prime suspects in the murder. Together, Dakota and Cal work to find the real murderer to prevent an all-out war between predators and prey. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t done yet…
Peculiar Mysteries series from USA Today bestselling author Renee George are laugh-out-loud, grip the edge of your seat, and swoon as you fall in love tales of mystery, humor, and romance that take place in the small (fictional, not the actual) Ozark shifter town of Peculiar, Missouri.
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I loved this story. I almost didn’t read it because the prologue put my hackles up but I’ve read and enjoyed this author before so I figured I would give her a chance to explain. This story deals with prejudice, love and murder and so much more told with wit and humor and left me with a full heart.
Peculiar, Missouri
Dakota Thompson is a dear shifter. The oldest of 9 kids and a good girl but once she meets bad boy Cal Rivers she is finding his irresistible and that just can’t work because he is a werewolf. Prey animals don’t fall for predator!!?? Do they?
Nothing is ever easy in Peculiar. Towns people don’t trust Cal’s people. There is a murder to all with lots of twist and turns.
Great characters, small town drama, mystery, betrayal, and so much more it made this story impossible to put down! Once you start reading the characters will pull you into the story just like me and I didn’t want to leave lol don’t miss this super fun and not mystery
Voluntarily reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
Deer-shifter Dakota has always been the dutiful daughter…even dating the guy she thought her parents wanted her to. But lately, she finds herself wanting to take a walk on the predator, er wild, side.
Cal Rivers and his fellow wolf shifters are trying to settle into Peculiar without too much fuss…but some town members aren’t very happy to have them there. He does his best to stay under the radar….until he meets Dakota. They don’t really have anything in common but they want to be together.
Things get really complicated when Dakota’s now ex-boyfriend turns up dead with Dakota waking up next to him. And they both smell like wolves. Now it’s a race for Cal and Dakota to clear their names and to find the real killer. Hopefully before either one ends up hurt or worse, dead.
Great new book in the Peculiar Mysteries series. I love Dakota and Cal and all the fun inhabitants of this quirky town.
I think this is my favorite Peculiar story yet! I loved how it continued the story of integrating the wolves into the town. And then wowser, it had a huge mystery turn and that had a twist. The end wasn’t even close to what I expected. Even Dakota’s family had twists. I really enjoyed Who let the Wolves Out!
It amazes me how many twists and turns she can continue to dream up for her books! This one was excellent and really kept the reader guessing almost to the last page. A real page turner for sure. My favorite part was “ the dancing chickens!” You will have to read the story to find out about them. You won’t be disappointed it is a really good story and I enjoyed reading about some of the characters from previous stories.
Dakota, deer shifter, has been the back-up parent to her siblings. She’s had little time for relationships and the ones she had haven’t done it for her. So why is she feeling this way about Cal a wolf shifter? A predator? Not usual or a good idea. Still, she feels things around him she’s never felt before.
Cal is in a precarious position. The town of Peculiar is a shifter town. Still, they aren’t crazy about the pack of wolves who showed up for their Doctor’s (the only wolf in town) wedding. There is a real pull toward sweet Dakota, yet, will being with him put her in danger? Will the town’s actions or maybe even some of the residents put her in danger?
The mystery is filled with probable and “no way” suspects. Will they find the real killer before anyone else dies? Will Dakota and her family find themselves in the crosshairs of the killer?
When murder and more threaten the town Cal determines to protect them along with her. Will she find a way out of her family obligations to live her own life–or even live with the danger around.
Another wonderful read by the author and fun and fear in Peculiar.
Love this town. The characters are so great to read about really helps keep these stories going.
This book is about one of the adult children from the deer family Thompson. Dakota is the eldest in the family of nine and she helps out at home and the family car repair business.
Readers of this collection know that murder is always on the horizon in this town but never know why it happens so often.
Call is one of Chavvah’s wolves and is currently living outside of town on probation. His character is swoon worthy by most standards. He is a protector, fighter, and lover.
This book made me laugh, smile and get angry at the antics of some of these character which is a good sign of great writing.
Each book can be read individually but I recommend reading the series in order to get a better understanding of all characters and the town.
Another enjoyable and entertaining read and a great continuation to the series. When the predator fall for his prey is surely a unique concept add the mystery, suspense, and of course steamy romance. It will definitely have you entranced from beginning to end. Overall a good read looking forward to seeing what else is in store for this series. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
Dakota, a nice deer shifter, had her eye on Cal, a lycanthrope, and she was struggling with her feelings and doubts that were hurting her heart. When a suspicious and possible dangerous situation was upon them, Dakota and Cal had no other choice but to join forces to find the true culprit. Things got complicated, more therians were involved and there was a twist that I have not expected, at all. Liked Dakota and Cal’s characters, their strong attraction, their romance, the mystery around the murder and the plot development with the clues for the possible motives. This book kept me interested and entertained following the situations of the peculiar characters.
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book!
Dakota was the good girl.
Always ready to give a helping hand.
Carl was a temptation in tight jeans.
Dakota is a deer shifter, and she doesn’t know what to do with her attraction to the wolf shifter.
Isn’t deer a wolf’s prey ?
This was a very interesting pairing.
When danger comes, Carl will protect Dakota, but Dakota will also protect Carl.
Girl with hooves rock too.
Loved the characters + the storytelling!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Dakota is an awesome mechanic and a great big sister
Too bad she has awful taste in boys when it comes to Luke, a manager at the grocery his father owns
When the wolves come to town, Dakota meets a man – THE man who might be her destiny- Cal Rivers. Former Military Policeman and Highway Patrolman.
Can a deer shifter and a sexy wolf make it in a close knit society that is sometimes judgmental?
A bumpy road with innocence lost and collateral damage by a few folks with disregard for the well being of anyone besides themselves
I love this authors style of writing and Dakota and Cal’s story is another check mark in my book. Once again the town of Peculiar has a murderer on the loose and Dakota is smack dab in the middle of everything. Her interest in Cal, a newly arrived wolf shifter is raising eyebrows and tempers. Framed for the murder of a former boyfriend they both seek answers as to why but are met with more sinister occurrences that are about to rock the town and it’s community. This shifter town is not for the faint hearted and has the dirty secrets that many are willing to kill and die for. Can Dakota find the real killer before her life and that of her family members are taken? I loved it and the way the culprits are exposed always surprises me as you think you’ve gotten all the answers but then you’re thrown for a loop when the truth comes out.