I was never special, until now.I know what you’re thinking. Sad lonely professor finds herself with five sinfully hot men who want her and suddenly life is magical and happy. I wish that was real.That’s not how this story goes.You have no idea what happens inside the gates at Shadow Wood Academy. Neither did I until I was summoned by the broody headmaster. Lured is a more accurate to describe how … more accurate to describe how Jake Windsor tricked me into walking through the academy’s doors.
Humans don’t attend Shadow Wood. Not as students or teachers. I learn that the first night I’m locked in the faculty tower with no way out. Guys are howling outside my window. There is a girl walking on the roof. And I swear one kid keeps licking his lips every time he sees me.
I need to escape, but there is something alluring about the men who want me to stay. I’m drawn to them, even when I know I should run for my life. Strong. Gorgeous. Sculpted muscles for miles. But did I mention they aren’t human?
I have no plans to give in to them, no matter what they swear my purpose is, until I discover that without me the innocent inside the school could become orphans—or worse—snatched up by a rogue agency. I’m used to taking care of myself, and fighting for everything I have, but saving them feels impossible. I’m strong enough to stand my ground against five of the hottest men I’ve ever met if it means saving lives, right?
I didn’t know destiny could be so tempting or so dangerous.
Get ready to sink your teeth into this full-length reverse harem paranormal fantasy academy romance about the adults who run the school. Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles Book One is the first in a series with a smart, independent heroine and her five scorching hot men. There is plenty of steam to go around in this slow burn, epic romance with villains, corrupt agencies, troubled childhoods, a school for the supernatural, and so much more.
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Shadow Wood Academy by Ally Summers is the first book in this series. In this book, Vale Melbourne an Art History Professor is invited to the Shadow Wood Academy to authenticate a painting. When she arrives she discovers that she has been brought to the school for a totally different reason than she thought she was there for. This book’s plot is full of mystery and suspense. It kept me so entertained and engaged from the first page to the last that I couldn’t put it down. It built steadily toward the climatic ending that was awesome. If your looking for a great reverse harem paranormal read you will love this book. Shadow Wood Academy is a suspenseful and unforgettable read.
Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Academy Romance
Ally Summers
WOW! What a great start to a series! A pride of lion shifters want Vale as their mate! Don’t want to give any spoilers, but this book was steeped with imagination.
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I loved this story so much and was hooked on it the entire time. So happy that its paranormal which are my favorite romances. The characters were all great and just could not put down at all. Cant wait to read the next book.
Vale is a professor of art. She receives an invitation to Shadow Wood Academy to authenticate a painting. When she meets the gorgeous headmaster, her hormones go haywire. Then she meets the other four gorgeous men. What is the secret of the academy? Why does Vale mean so much to the guys? Brilliant story and I loved it and can’t wait to read the next one
I really enjoyed this academy book. It’s different from your usual academy books because it’s main characters are the teachers instead of the students. The story is well written and the characters are enjoyable. I loved Vale. If you love academy books like I do then you will love this book. I highly recommend reading.
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This is a good story, but it needs something. I had no idea why things were happening in the beginning. We know it’s a school of supernatural kids but no idea why Dr. Vale Melbourne is sought, why there is some entity trying to harm the school or what part all of the sexy males apparently running the school play. I loved when she met Beatrice on the roof. That was so funny. I really did like the story, there was just a lot of confusion. I will be looking forward to the next book in the series. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
Absolutely fantastic! A well written emotionally deep romance. The storyline is flawless, funny, witty, enjoyable, and very interesting. The story flows smoothly and moves along at a brisk pace with a few ups and downs and a mix of emotions on every page. The chemistry between them is intense and their love scenes are beautifully written and HOT!
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Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles by Ally Summers is an amazing story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this amazing start to a brand new series that I have fallen in love with. I highy recommend this amazing story to everyone who loves reading about fntasy and paranormal romances.
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Vale and her lion pride… Vale had always wanted to attend Shadow Wood Academy. Now she was there under false pretenses and wasn’t sure what she should do. The Dean was the alpha of his pride and Vale was their queen and they needed her. What an interesting and exciting journey for Vale and her men while they fought against GRIPS and tried to keep the students safe. Can’t wait to read the next book
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The reader sees immediately that Dr. Vale Melbourne Is trying unsuccessfully to escape from the Academy grounds. Her phone has no signal, so she can’t call for help. Behind her, the headmaster she met 5 days previously told her she belonged there and could not leave. It was dangerous to stay where she was – and the howls she heard convinced her of that – so he walked her back to her room. Seeing students turn into wolves was an added incentive to stay behind locked doors for the evening.
A week ago, Vale had been contacted with a surprise request to come to the Shadow Wood Academy in order to authenticate a rare painting by her favorite artist. She was curious to get inside the Academy and eager to see the painting. She met with the headmaster, Dr. Jake Windsor. The faculty members surrounding her are lion shifters whose goal is to protect Vale and the students because Vale has just been identified as their queen. All of the lion shifter males she is destined to mate are Alpha, each strong and powerful with their unique personalities.
When the Academy is attacked by a corrupt government agency, GRID (Government Reassignment Initiative Program) which has had the Academy under surveillance for years, Vale is locked away to keep her safe. Information as to what was happening was not provided to her, so her fears were not lessened and her need for escape was strong. She has few options left, however. She can become the mate of the pride, or she can find a way to escape. But with GRID now aware of her, that second option might no longer be viable. Will she stay with the men who want to love and protect her? What kind of future is waiting for her now?
This was an interesting start to the series. It felt like parts of the information were missing and the character development was not all I had hoped for, but it was intriguing enough to keep me interested. Grab your copy and get in on the ground floor for what promises to be a wild experience for our heroine!
This was a good start to a reverse harem academy series. Vale, an art professor, was lured to Shadow Wood Academy, a place where humans aren’t allowed, to authenticate a famous painting and satisfy her own curiosity and finds herself trapped within its gates. GRIF, a government agency, is attacking the school and wants to destroy everyone in it. Vale is thrown into a raging war and a world that she’s never known. Will she choose to stay with her pride or will she leave everything she’s gained to return to her old life? This was a nice twist on the academy genre since the story revolves around a teacher and not a student, but I did find Vale to be extremely whiny and unlikeable. I would have liked to learn more about Jonah, Kane, Sebastian, and West instead of just Vale and Jake, the alpha.
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I liked this story. Dr. Vale Melbourne is called to the Shadow Wood Academy to authenticate a rare painting from her favorite artist. Dr. Jake Windsor is the headmaster of the Academy. While she is there the school is attacked. The teachers at the school have picked Vale as their queen. They are lion shifters trying to protect her and the students. There is plenty of action with a few twists thrown in for good measure. All of Vale’s males are Alpha, each with distinct and strong personalities. The only thing that bothered me is the cliffhanger at the end. Leaves you with no ending and wanting to know what happens. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Adult PNR RH. f-mmm 4****
review by Shoshanahlila
Pretty-good beginning to a PNR series. At first, I was bothered by the fact that usually lions pride with one male to several females. When the explanation of them needing several males to provide for and keep their human mate safe in a world that is set to exterminate all lion-shifters, shifters in general along with the rest of PNs, solved my resistance to the idea. My scientific mind now happy, I could enjoy the rest of this under-dog-type story. The PN community is being hunted by those who either want to wipe them out or weaponize them. Either way, it is about humans wanting control either due to jealousy or fear. Because of this, humans are forcing the PNs to react like their worst nightmares. Meanwhile, the PN just want to live their lives while blending in peacefully as possible with the rest of society. Fear versus empathy and understanding for all. Who will win? I have my hopes and will just have to read the rest to find out.
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This is a hot and steamy book with well developed and engaging characters that had me hooked from the beginning. The storyline flowed smoothly from start to finish.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Professor vale melbourne of art and history. when she gets a letter to go to shadow wood academy to view a painting by louise dalce, she never thought there was more to the school.Awesome story
Shadow wood Academy was where Vale has always wanted to go to school when she was younger, but now she is the Arts professor at a nearby university. She has now received an invitation to go there to view a piece of artwork from her favourite artist.
Vale arrives at the school and promptly finds herself a prisoner there. She learns about the pride of lions that she is the queen of.
A government agency GRIF are out to destroy their school and all the shifters in it. Only there is a mole. Who is betraying them to the government?
She has to go through a ritual starting from daylight until daylight with the alpha of the pride locked away till the ritual is over. Now she has to leave the school with Sebastian, one of her mates to ensure her safety. Vale doe not want to go. Find out what happens in book two.
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Dr. Vale Melbourne is thrilled when she receives an invitation from Shadow Wood Academy to authenticate a rare painting by her favorite artist. Dr. Jake Windsor is the Headmaster at Shadow Wood Academy, a lion shifter, and will do anything necessary to protect the students at the school. Vale will need to make the hardest decision of her life, mate with the men of the pride, or go her own way, if she can find a way to escape. But, after an attack on the school by GRIP, Vale might not be safe anywhere.
Wow, I really liked this book! There is action, excitement, a shady government funded agency, and some surprising twists in the plot.
The main characters in this Academy romance are the adults in charge, the faculty, I thought this was a fantastic premise. Vale, Jake, and the rest of the pride are sizzling hot, sexy, and dedicated to protecting their preternatural students.
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I chose to read this book for an honest review. This story was ok, I couldnt seem to connect with the heroine. I didnt really like her personalty. She went from ompletely stubborn to totally in love with only ne of the guys. I did like the heros tho, they had all thst alpha male hotness going on. Im not sure if im invested enough to read the next book.
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Val Melbourne received an invitation to go Shadow Wood Academy. She decided to leave work where she works at the University as an Art Professor and go right there.
She could not believe she received such invitation. She meets some people before meeting the man who sent it, Jake Windsor. She can help but feel attracted to him as soon
as she mets him. They talk about why she was there and he was going to take her.
Jake is happy she is there and he is taking her to the piece she wants to see. But before they can or discuss why he invited her there. The worst thing happens, there is an attack
on the school. He has takes and locks her away somewhere safe. She now doesn’t trust them, as they won’t let her out, they feel it is not safe for her.
Vale meets other men at the school, she is attracted to them for different reasons.
Jake has to tell her the truth as why she is at the school, why she feels attracted to him and the others. But with the school under attack, mole in the school, will they be able to
get Vale to admit her feelings and her place before it is to late for the 5 of them.
The author has the action almost from the get go. She keeps it at a fast pace and keeps it interesting. Look forward to book 2 to see where this story goes with Val and the guys.Will they able to save everyone and themselves.
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