Suddenly Shifters Series by Elva Birch

Anders Canyon is an unassuming little town where big things are afoot.As a science fiction writer, Francis does a lot of strange research on the internet, but he’s not sure he’s ever had to look up “I can turn into a dog... moreAnders Canyon is an unassuming little town where big things are afoot.As a science fiction writer, Francis does a lot of strange research on the internet, but he’s not sure he’s ever had to look up “I can turn into a dog.” It looks like his neighbor crush might be facing the same kind of transformation, but who can he trust when confessing the truth might get him put in a padded room, with or without a shock collar around his neck?A warning not to drink the local water is just the start of Julia’s trouble, but the cases that are starting to show up at her little clinic don’t match the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, and whatever this affliction is...it’s clearly spreading.On top of that, snoopy agents who claim to be with the EPA are asking her questions, and her hot next door neighbor is suddenly incredibly hot...and Julia never sees him at the same time as his new dog.Something in the Water is a short, steamy shifter read that stands alone, with a complete emotional arc and satisfying ending, launching a crunchy mystery in a little town with lots of secrets…This story was originally published in the anthology New Year, New Boo (2021, now out of print). less

Ever been in an argument you'd like to turn into a bear to get out of?Logan's work takes a turn for the weird, with strange agencies investigating heavy metal contaminations in the water that might not even exist. But none of that is quite as bizarre as suddenly becoming a bear in the middle of an argument with his girlfriend.Anna fears her life is going nowhere fast. The neighbor is a jerk, the apartment is a wreck, the landlord won't fix things, all the food in the fridge is gone.. moreEver been in an argument you'd like to turn into a bear to get out of?Logan's work takes a turn for the weird, with strange agencies investigating heavy metal contaminations in the water that might not even exist. But none of that is quite as bizarre as suddenly becoming a bear in the middle of an argument with his girlfriend.Anna fears her life is going nowhere fast. The neighbor is a jerk, the apartment is a wreck, the landlord won't fix things, all the food in the fridge is gone...and now her boyfriend is a bear!Abruptly a Bear is a hilarious short standalone paranormal romance romp in the Suddenly Shifters series. It was previously published on Vella and as a serial at Patreon. less

No bunny knows what's going on hare...Kayleigh Sheppard is up for advancement at her law firm against her rival, her best friend, and her greatest regret. But promotion isn’t the biggest shake-up on the day that her teenage daughter abruptly changes into a hare!Matteo Ricci is the perfect gentleman and will never admit how much he pines for his coworker Kayleigh...until his hand is forced when he suddenly turns into a mountain lion and scares her into a rosebush... moreNo bunny knows what's going on hare...Kayleigh Sheppard is up for advancement at her law firm against her rival, her best friend, and her greatest regret. But promotion isn’t the biggest shake-up on the day that her teenage daughter abruptly changes into a hare!Matteo Ricci is the perfect gentleman and will never admit how much he pines for his coworker Kayleigh...until his hand is forced when he suddenly turns into a mountain lion and scares her into a rosebush.Can two competitors with a sudden new shapeshifting secret turn their friendship into something more?Hare Today is a hilarious steamy standalone friends-to-lovers novella full of heart and mystery in the Suddenly Shifter series. less