Soulmates will overcome anything. When Lisa was left on the hospital steps seventeen years ago, it left a lot of unanswered questions in her mind. Where did she come from? Why was she abandoned? What did her future hold? Well, one thing she knew was that her adoptive parents were the one constant thing in her life. She was loved, cared for, protected… until her biological family secrets were … family secrets were revealed, leaving her to fight the biggest fight of her life.
She turns to her best friend and soulmate, Marcus, who happens to make her world rock with emotions she didn’t know existed.
Will Lisa’s life ever be the same again?
Will Lisa’s love for Marcus survive?
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Wow! This book was an amazing read! Every step of the way I felt like I was immersed in this story. The characters were extremely well developed. Sometimes the shifter paradigm can be overdone or just feel trampy. But Lowe does a wonderful job with this genre making everything feel very authentic and real. I loved every single page and am excited to delve further into this series. Loved it!
4 Stars
Lisa: Coming of Age is the first book in The Guardian shifters series by K.M. Lowe. If this book is anything to go by the rest of the series is set to be fantastic. I have come to this party quite late, as this is my first read from Ms. Lowe- and there are also several more books in this series that have already released. But, now that I have a taste of her work, I will definitely be exploring the rest of the series, as well as her other books.
This is an engaging paranormal coming of age story- with a friends to lovers romance, shifters, drama, angst, discovery, danger, adventure, banter, love, friendship, family, emotion, surprising developments, suspense, and tension.
Lisa has her world and everything she thought she knew turned upside down when her past is revealed- turning up secrets she could have never imagined. She will need to wrap her mind around this huge, life altering revelation- and come to terms with this ‘Coming of Age”. This is an adventure that will change her life forever.
I have already added the other books in this series to my TBR list- and can’t wait to find out what lies in store for us- starting with “Jasper: United Together” (Book #2).
Engaging, fun, and emotive!!
Thank you, K.M. Lowe!
Lisa: Coming Of Age (The Guardian Shifters Book 1)
by KM Lowe
This book had me hooked from the beginning!! I found that this story kept my undivided throughout the entire read. There are wonderful characters, plenty of action and a good flow. I found myself liking so many of the characters in this story, especially Lisa. There were unexpected moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed the writing style of this author, there was never a dull moment and I can’t wait to read more from this author and I definitely can’t wait to read the next book. I highly recommend this book, you won’t be able to put it down.
Lisa: Coming Of Age (The Guardian Shifters Book 1. Set in Scotland, Lisa was adopted 17 years ago and was raised by a lovely family. Her best friend since childhood Markus and his Dad Jasper have been a constant in her life, then her whole world is turned upside down! No spoilers here but you will not be disappointed reading this book. The Author has created very likeable characters, set in Scotland you can almost picture yourself there. Would definitely recommend for an good fun read.
Lisa: Coming is Age by K.M. Lowe is the first book in the Guardian Shifters series. This is an exciting start to a new series and it is one I had enjoyed so far.
This author is a new author to me so I didn’t know what to expect going into it. I almost didn’t read it as shifter stories are starting to feel a little over done but the reviews changed my mind. And I am so glad they did.
This whole book felt refreshing. The story was interesting and certainly gets your attention. It was well developed and I really enjoyed reading about the characters.
As a introduction to this author I was definitely impressed and I am looking forward to reading more in the future.
I enjoyed this paranormal romance story. It is a creative, well written story that is engaging and kept me turning pages fast. The characters bring the story to life and made me feel as if I was right there with them. Lisa was adopted and she had everything she needed growing up. Now she has questions about her biological parents and how she came to be on the hospital steps. She goes to her soulmate for support but as twists and turns change things will their love survive? It is a great story that I couldn’t put down once I started and I don’t regret picking it up. I highly recommend this book.
Lisa: Coming Of Age (The Guardian Shifters Book 1) by KM Lowe
4 of 5 Stars
A paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters based in Scotland, Lisa: Coming Of Age had plenty of action and suspense which kept me hooked from start to finish. This is the first in a new series, ‘The Guardian Shifters’ by KM Lowe and it has wet my appetite for the rest of the series.
Seventeen year old Lisa was abandoned on the steps of a hospital and has no information about her past at all. Having found a loving and stable adoptive family Lisa is content, until her world is turned upside down when her biological families secrets are discovered, and she has to accept who she really is. Turning to best friend and soul mate Marcus, Lisa ends up being part of the biggest fight of her life.
The author has written some great characters, Lisa, her parents, Marcus and Jasper are all likeable, realistic and each have their own part to play in the story. I like how the relationship between different characters change and develop, especially as Lisa learns who she is and starts to accept it. The chemistry between Lisa and Markus showed and I like how he was her constant throughout the story. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to not be a predictable read and I cared about Lisa’s fate as I felt immersed in the story. I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this book. I thought it was an enjoyable first book of a new paranormal series and I’m looking forward to reading Jasper’s story in book two soon.
I give Lisa: Coming Of Age (The Guardian Shifters Book 1) by K.M. Lowe, 4 stars.
This is a young adult paranormal romance where the main character has no idea she is anything other than human. I have to admit that I have read this type of story before. That being said, this is a wonderful addition to that genre. The characters are real and believable. I enjoyed every last one of them and cannot wait to see more of them in future books. The story itself is good too. It is fun and exciting — it pulls you into the story and you cannot wait to see what happens next.
The backbone of this story really are the well-done characters and if you are a fan of paranormal romance and/or urban fantasy, I highly recommend this book.
Lisa: Coming Of Age (Book 1 of The Guardian Shifters) by KM Lowe
4-Stars
Lisa: Coming Of Age (Book 1 of The Guardian Shifters) by KM Lowe was a fun and quick read. I finished this book in one setting. I loved the main characters in this book. Lisa, Marcus, Jasper, and even several characters introduced later in the story. They were realistic and fun. I loved Jasper role as a father figure. It was also nice to see Marcus and Lisa go from friends to lovers. Lisa really went through a lot quickly upon finding out about who her true nature. I loved the support she had and the friends she made as she started her new journey. This was a great read!
I haven’t read this type of book from this author so I had to give it a try. I am so glad I did. While shifter stories are more about how many ways they can have sex this one was more. Coming of age is about Lisa who has no idea what she is and how she found out. There’s some steamy scenes but mostly it’s about her finding out who and what she is. Lisa has some backbone which keeps things interesting and there’s some great scenes throughout that keep you tuned in and loving the characters. There’s also a community of cast offs which you get to know a little then more as the series continues. I can’t wait to see where this author takes us since they all seem to have a background of violence and neglect it should be interesting. I’m a big fan of this author and she does not disappoint in this series of standalone reads.
For adult readers
I think this story is okay. It started to drag a bit about half way through. I think that Lisa is very immature for as powerful as she’s suppose to be.
This is the first paranormal story I’ve read by K.M. Lowe and I couldn’t put it down. It seems that this author can turn her hand to any genre and deliver amazing books over and over again. I love the Guardian Shifters world she has created and I’m excited to spend more time getting to know Lisa, Marcus, Jasper and all the other characters as this series progresses.
Whilst this book would suit any paranormal reader, I feel K.M. Lowe has written Lisa – Coming Of Age in such a way that it would also be ideal for readers who would like to dip their toes into the paranormal world. K.M. Lowe doesn’t overwhelm the reader with information of the paranormal world and allows us to get glimpses of Lisa’s ‘normal life’.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book and all opinions are my own
Wow! Just wow! This is the first book I’ve ever read by K.M. Lowe, but it certainly won’t be the last! I am now addicted to this talented author’s writing style! “Lisa: Coming of Age” is the 1st in the Guardian Shifters series & is so well thought out as it develops at the perfect pace. I was hooked from the get-go, glued to my seat right through to the end, and then was left craving more! This fresh new storyline has my first “shifter-love” of wolves, featuring the importance of family & friends in a pack. There’s drama & romance that takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride with some surprise twists & turns! Well-defined likable characters; a strong, female protag, and awesome descriptions, will keep readers engaged & turning pages! I never write spoilers or recap blurbs, but I guarantee fans of contemporary fiction, especially PNR, Fantasy and even Sci-fi, will also be hooked 🙂 I highly recommend this to adults 17+ and already bought the next kindle book, “Jasper” & can’t wait to read more by Ms. Lowe!
Lisa – Coming of Age by K.M Lowe is book one of the Guardian Shifters series. I can already tell I’m going to love this series.
Lisa and Markus have been friends for years, something draws them together but neither knows exactly what, until Lisa starts having vivid dreams about running through a forest, as a wolf – then her world and everything she knew is turned upside down.
Lisa is not in this alone, Markus and his dad Jasper are there to protect her, every step of the way.
But what happens when they turn their back for a spilt second?
This story is a brilliant paranormal romance that has a well written storyline with twists you don’t expect, that grips you from the moment you start reading
I’ve only read a few paranormal romance books but I love the genre, reading Lisa has made me love the genre even more. I look forward to the release of the second part of this series.
Lisa and Markus’s story will have you so wanting more. What can be more effective knowing wolves, withes and vampires exist or knowing your one. Lisa has disturbing dreams and can’t understand until the love of her life and his dad explain. This is a fantastically written story you will want more from the characters. I loved Lisa and can’t wait for more. So a must read.