My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!! 
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I haven’t bought this one yet, but I will, probably in paperback.

This in the next book in the Fur series by 3 wonderful authors.  Each story is a unique world created by the author.  These stories are the 2nd stories in each of the worlds.

In the first story, Bearing His Name, Ark finds himself in a rather comical situation of finding his mate Jade and possible having gotten her sister pregnant.  This was a page turning story with some danger and misunderstandings along the way.  This was a great story!  I can’t wait to read more stories in this world.

The 2nd story, Owned by the Lion, is another Mate for Hire story.  Keir is a playboy who has now found his mate, and he is starting to see all the trouble his past is causing him.  Ally is having trouble getting everything her mom needs for new cancer treatments, so she signs up for Mate for Hire to make some money.  There is trouble along the way with both Keir’s and Ally’s parents.  Keir’s secretary is amazing and scary all at once.  I couldn’t put this story down either.  I definitely want more of this world!

The 3rd story, No Need Fur Love, is story about the wolf pack that moved to the Sawtooth mountains.  This is Owen’s story who is the 2nd to the Alpha.  The last book had the Alpha’s story, and he is happily mated.  Owen is a little jealous thinking he will never find his mate.  When he finds her in a Wood Nymph sitting on the barstool next to him, and she is on a mission to get pregnant but not tied down.  All sorts of stuff going on in this book because neither of them know much about the other species.  A great story that I didn’t want to put down, and I can’t wait for more!

I highly recommend to any PNR fans who like getting several awesome stories set in unique worlds by 3 talented authors!  I can’t wait for more by all 3 authors!

This is an anthology of three books 
Bearing His Name was Ark's story when he gets a letter that he may be a father, he goes to find this person. When he gets there he finds her sister is his mate. There was a lot of chasing and back story to this. I also thought the humor was awesome.
Owned by the Lion Keir and Ally are mated by an online app, Mate For Hire. She needs the money to help her mom. The thing is thought that Keir already knew that she was his mate for life he knew it forever it was just convincing her. I felt I was missing something in this book. I could tell there is another story leading into it. This made it hard for me to read 
No Need Fur Love Mia is out on the prowl she wants to lead her group of wood nymphs , however her father will never give up control unless she is pregnant with an heir. Owen is feeling a little off as his pack just moved and he is ready to make the next move in life. I also felt I was missing something in this story ,however I was able to follow it.
I was hoping  the stories would have flowed into each other better. I will read other stories by each of this authors I just was hoping for something different.

**I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

My god, this is one of the best collections I've read in a long time! All three stories are hysterical (especially the first one!), serious, and vastly entertaining with a serious dose of sex appeal. I like how each story is balanced, just the right amount of each element to add it's part to the story. Overall a really well done collection, and I alternately laughed my rear off and rolled my eyes at the antics, loved it!! Thank you so very much for the opportunity to review this work!

This was a diverting collection of shifter and werewolf novellas. Bearing His Name had a Big Fat Greek Wedding comedic vibe with me; I found it a fun read and hope for more from this zany family. Owned by the Lion and No Need for Love were more serious and both revisited communities introduced in previous novellas by their respective authors. All three provided a quick break from reality.  I thought the worldbuilding and character development were handled well and I look forward to more collections from these authors.
I voluntarily read an advanced review copy provided by the publisher via Netgalley and I offer my honest opinion in response.

The Big Alpha in Town by Eve Langlais; Milly Taiden; Kate Baxter. 
This is a book with three different stories by three different authors.  The stories in this book are listed below :
Bearing His Name -Eve Langlais
Owned By The Lion - Milly Taiden
No Need For Love - Kate Baxter
The books here  are a standalone set but if you read the other box set called "Thanks Fur Last Night", you will see some stories related to the couples in that book and secondary characters you met in that book.  I have great shifter love and enjoyed the books in this set. My favorites was Eve Langlais’s Bearing His Name, followed by Owned by the Lion By Milly Taiden, then No Need for Love by Kate Baxter.  Get ready for a lot of steamy, sizzling chemistry and fantastic romance along with a good storyline. If you like paranormal romances, this this book is it for you.

My Rating:  4.6  stars ***** for all novellas in this book
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

The Big Alpha in Town anthology is 3 shifter stories
1 story - Bearing his Name – Eve Langlais – 5 stars
Meeting his mate for bear shifter Ark is full of surprises but don’t worry his confidence is never dented.
This will get you hooked from the 1st with the interaction between Ark and his mate. Great one liners “double-0 yogi” will make you lol.
Perfect for taking on your summer holidays on the beach chilling out.
Looking forward to more stories from this family.
2 story – Owned by the Lion – Milly Taiden- 3 stars
Lion shifter Keir is ready to settle down with Ally after playing the field for years.
Did not feel the relationship with these two. Perhaps I needed to read previous stories 1st to appreciate all the characters interactions.
3 story – No Need Fur Love – Kate Baxter – 3 stars
Werewolf Owen moves with his pack to Stanley, Idaho and meets wood nymph Mia whose seductive powers were the stuff of legend. Could she be his mate?
This did not feel a standalone story. It was all a bit rushed maybe need to read previous stories to relate to the wolf characters more.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review

Bearing His Name - Eve Langlais
This one was hilarious! And, for a short book, it had a nice plot. There were hints of a previous or long-standing plot, but I do not know if it is because Langlais was trying to introduce a new world or if it was part of an ongoing series. Regardless, it can be read alone with complete understanding. What I liked most about this short story was that it actually managed to have a plot with hints of a mystery - something authors do not always do very well in short stories. 

Owned By the Lion - Milly Taiden
Whoo! This story was hot, hot, hot! The hero and heroine had great and explosive chemistry. This story was a bit like a roller coaster - it was slow to start, became exhilarating and fun, then slow to end. I liked it, but it seemed like the plot went slow, even for a short story. The best part, at least for me, was the chemistry between the hero and heroine.

No Need Fur Love - Kate Baxter
Baxter was new to me and I was really impressed. Her supernatural world is one I would love to learn more about as she involves different types of supernatural creatures, not just shifters. Baxter's story was really quick. She wasted no time getting to the plot of the story. Sometimes, I felt it was too plot driven with not enough romance between the hero and heroin, but it was still a satisfying read. I would have loved to see this as a fully fleshed book. 

Overall, this book was hot, funny, and interesting. I liked seeing more of Langlais and Taiden and meeting Baxter. I think pairing these three authors together was a great choice and made for a delightful and entertaining read.

Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais

Ark, a bear shifter, is more than surprised when he gets a letter in the mail announcing he's fixing to be a father.  He immediately goes to his cousin to talk about it.  Turns out, several of their family members have gotten the same letter.  Ark isn't ready to let it go, so he sets out to see if there is any truth to it. 

Jade does not want her sister going through her pregnancy all alone so she coaxes a little information out of her in order to determine who the father is.  Jade then sends each possible man a letter.  She never dreamed it would bring a hunk like Ark to her doorstep.  Suddenly, Jade finds herself hoping he's not the father because she wants him for herself.


Owned By The Lion by Milly Tilden

Keir, a lion shifter, is known as being somewhat of a player.  However, Keir has finally met his mate.  All he wants is to settle down.  Convincing her he's ready for a serious relationship is a whole other story.

Ally cannot deny the attraction between her and Keir.  Unfortunately, she just cannot stand his playboy ways. Although it's obvious he'd like for there to be more between them, Ally isn't going to come easy.  Keir is going to have to prove to her he's in it for the long haul.


No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter 

Owen Courtney is having a rough time in the small town of Stanley, Idaho. He's on edge since it's three days until a full moon. He badly needs to take the edge off. Apparently, fate is on his side, when a sexy stranger sits by him at the bar and wonder of wonders, turns out to be his mate.

Mia Oliver is a wood nymph looking for a little action. She has made a deal with her father in order to gain some control over their fellow band of nymphs. Mia must either provide an heir by getting pregnant or her father will choose her mate. When Mia cuts out of the bar with Owen, she has no idea what she's in for.

THE BIG ALPHA IN TOWN is a well-titled anthology. Each story certainly showcases it's alpha males. Author Eve Langlais's BEARING HIS NAME is fun and fast-paced. Jade and Ark's story isn't very conventional, but it is wildly entertaining. Author Milly Tilden's OWNED BY THE LION is more serious and slow-paced. Keir and Ally already know each other well. Both characters really experience a lot of growth throughout the story to get their HEA. Last, but not least, author Kate Baxter's NO NEED FUR LOVE. This was by far, my favorite of the anthology. Owen and Mia just had this very real connection. Although theirs was meant to be a one-night stand, all in fun, it turned out to be so much more. If you need a few hours of entertainment, THE BIG ALPHA IN TOWN, will do the job.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This is three storys from three different authors. I am familiar with two of the authors and have loved their books so was excited to see this collection.

Bearing his Name by Eve Langlais was just too funny! Jade was just so uptight and Ark was so determined that he was going to get his mate.here were so many times that I just could not stop laughing as Ark interacted with Jade and with his big Greek family! It was also great that Jade's sister got her mate and great HEA with her pregnancy.

Owned by the Lion by Milly Taiden was great with Ally fighting against her attraction to Keir, who seemed to have dated a large group of women. Can't say that I would blame Ally for not wanting to be another in a long line of one night stands even if they sta friends with Keir. I loved that she didn't fall at his feet and really made him work at getting his mate!

I really hope that there will be a story about Shawna and Hawke, I think that sounds like an interesting romance going on and would love to know if Keir's right about Hawke hiding the real purpose of his finding a mage company.

No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter was different as you don't read about too many wood nymphs and werewolf romances! Mia was one tough woman and poor Owen was knocked over by her. Glad that she quit denying their attraction and accepted that she was Owen's mate and stood up to her father. 

Three great stories and will be looking for more from each author!

I absolutely loved all three of these stories!

The first, Bearing His Name, was a rollicking, snarky, insta-love roller coaster of fun! Ark recognizes Jade instantly as his mate, and doesn't let anything stand in his way - not even her absolute, complete, never-in-a-million-years rebuff of his advances! This was so much fun to read, and it had a sweet depth to the story and finely detailed characters.

The second story, Owned by the Lion, has Keir, a well-known playboy, having to work hard to overcome Ally's reluctance to get involved with someone who's been so cavalier with his affections in the past. With a lot of heart and plenty of steam, this story takes us on quite an emotional journey as both Ally and Keir follow their hearts to their HEA.

The last story, No Need Fur Love, is an intense, action-packed romance between Owen, a wolf-shifter who instantly scents his mate, and Mia, a wood nymph who is needing a man - any man, really - for a one-night-stand without any strings at all. They start out at cross purposes, but soon they realize they have to work together if anyone is going to survive the coming threat. Owen is absolutely delicious in his relentless pursuit of his mate, and the way they resolve the battle was nothing short of triumphant.

Each one is a standalone novella, though there are hints that each story is part of a larger series. They were all wonderful reads, and I recommend them for anyone who loves shifter romances. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

The Big Alpha in Town is an anthology with three paranormal romance stories. The authors wrote about different shifters in each of their stories. While this is a stand-alone book, I believe reading the previous books would make this an even better experience. Overall, this was an interesting and enjoyable way to pass some free time. If you like paranormal romance, some action, antics, humor, craziness, and HEA endings then this is the book for you.

I would like to thank St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the copy of this book. This review was completely voluntary and strictly my own opinion.

Big Alpha in Town contains short stories that revolve around shifters finding their mates. Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais involves Ark finding his mate Jade. Jade believes Ark impregnated her sister, and Ark strives to convince Jade otherwise. Owned by the Lion by Milly Taiden centers around Keir finding his mate Ally.  Keir hopes to gain Ally's love before revealing to her the depth of his ties to her. No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter centers around Owen finding his mate Mia. Mia finds Owen looking for a one-night stand, and is shocked to discover their immediate bond. Problems arise for the couple when Mia's father is unsupportive.

I enjoyed the romantic snapshots contained in Big Alpha in Town. All the characters were likable, and taking part in their relationships was entertaining. Out of the three short stories in Big Alpha in Town, my favorite was Bearing His Name. Ark was a strong alpha male but to me never felt too arrogant.  I found him, and his entire clan for that matter, charming and hilarious.  The other two stories were enjoyable as well, but my favorite tales are those with a good dose of humor throughout them.

Compilation novels present an excellent opportunity to try an author's writing style. I have since pursued other works of those authors unfamiliar to me, and I recommend giving them all a try. I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and may not be identical to others. I urge all readers to come to their own conclusions.

Because this book is 3 stories in 1 I will rate and do a mini review for each story. First up is 

Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais

2 Star

Bearing His Name was just blah for me. I had a hard time connecting to the couple. I didn't like the plot of the book were Ark might have impregnated his Mate's sister. I get that it was before he met his mate, and of course he wasn't the father of the baby, had never slept with the sister. Still it was just a gross start to the story. Ark came off very stalkerish. She would say no 100s of times and he would just act like she never said anything. 
On top of that Jade came off bitchy. She would be mean to Ark and push him away, no matter how hard he tried. Then there was that fact that at times this book got confusing. There was some funny parts but for the most part I didn't care for this story.

Owned by the Lion by Milly Taiden 

3.5 Stars

I enjoyed Owned by the Lion much more than I did Bearing his name. I liked the plot a lot more. Keir and Ally had good chemistry. Still there were parts that got a little confusing. On top of that the hero was a reformed man-whore. Which I have no problem with. My problem was the fact that everywhere the couple went exes would confront Ally and it was really annoying. Overall I enjoyed this read.
No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter

2 Stars

I didn't care for this story at all. Owen was very underdeveloped and one dimensional. Mia I couldn't stand at all. She was selfish and didn't care how her choices would hurt anyone. The only thing that mattered was what she wanted. More than my dislike for the heroine, is the fact that the book was so short and felt super rushed. I felt no connection at all between the h&h. I just wasn't feeling this one.

So over all this whole book was about a 3 star for me. The running theme of all the stories in this book is promiscuity. 
The first two stories the heroes were sleeping with everyone and in the last one the heroine was a wood nymph. Now I don't have a problem with stories where the h or h sleep with others in the past but it was ott in this book. They slept around like they changed their underwear. It kinda took away something special about the couples. That of course is just my humble opinion. My favorite read of the three was Owned by the lion.

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

Bearing His Name....4 stars

This book was sooooo funny to me. I loved the little love triangle that was not really a love triangle...Jade thinks Ark might have impregnated her sister....Ark feels like he never met her sister before in his life but he knows the moment that he meets Jade that she is the one for him. 

Can Ark convince Jade to give him a chance? Read and find out!

What a satisfying and fun anthology! Packed with 3 shifter stories by great authors that I will be adding to my favored author list. 

Eve Langlais - Bearing His Name...Jade's younger sister Ruby, moves in with her big sister so she won't be alone when she delivers her surprise baby. Problem is she doesn't know who the father is. Ruby hooked up with a "hot god" at a halloween costume party and got a surprise Christmas present. Jade being the ever responsible big sister, sends out baby announcements to the 7 guys who were dressed as "gods" at the party. "Ark"adios Pietro Matis is one of those men who tracks them down to solve the mystery of the unsigned announcement. The problem is that Ark recognizes Jade as his mate even if he may unintentionally impregnated her younger sister. Loved this story of sorting out who the dad is and keeping Jade and Ruby safe.

Milly Taiden - Owned By The Lion...Ally Jane Fosey is new to town so she can be closer to her Mother who is dying of a rare cancer. She makes quick friends with Shawna and Josie, who we met in the Thanks Fur Last Night Anthology. Shawna runs a mate-for-hire.com who can help Ally get the much needed money so her Mom can participate in a new drug study that shows promise. Keir Harper is friends with the group of friends and helps Ally move in. He is part of XJ Financial, run by his best friend Xander, mate to Josie, and quickly realizes Ally is his mate but she only knows he is HOT and annoys her. Lovely story of a feisty heroine and a very determined lion shifter.

Kate Baxter - No Need Fur Love...Mia Oliver is a wood nymph who's Dad is the leader of their band and has given her an ultimatum. Either provide him a heir so she be named his heir and have a say in the governance of the band, or he'll find her someone to mate to. He's an antique despot who keeps his band isolated and out of touch with the world. She want to take the band into the 21st century but needs a say to do it. She finds Owen Courtney in a local bar and he's more than willing to leave with her as he recognizes she's his mate. Owen is a werewolf and that becomes a problem as wood nymphs don't feel a mate bond. She leaves to inform her father she's satisfied his requirements. The problem is dear ole Dad is determined to make the werewolves leave the forest since he can't control them like he can the rest of the world. I really liked reading about Mia coming to grips with the bond she does feel for Owen and her struggle to choose a side in the conflict her Dad has made.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and these great authors for the NetGalley ARC of this book for my honest review. Great stories and I will be looking for more stories by these authors. Now to find a copy of Thanks Fur Last Night...

I enjoyed the last book by these three wonderful authors so much I was excited to read this one. And I wasn't disappointed. 

Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais
This story is a bit tricky.. Ark has a lot of explaining to do before he can even make any headway with his mate Jade..Can he do it?
Read and find out....


Owned By The Lion by Milly Taiden
This one is a riot.. Keir has always been a male who did what he wanted, with whom he wanted, how he wanted. He has always known who he wanted but Ally is so much more than just his best friends lil sister. Can he win her heart? Will she make his lion stand up and roar?
Grab this book and find out. 


No Need For Love by Kate Baxter
I love this authors writing and this book just sealed it even more for me. We get sexy but also funny. 
As a werewolf living in Idaho Owen knows his chances of finding his mate are slim to none. So he sets his mind on getting drunk if possible. 
In walks her.... His true mate.... But will she be?
Mia has a plan and doesn't involve finding love but she needs to do the deed to uphand her father. Will Owen be the man to handle it?
Awesome read.

Three sexy shifter reads.  The stories are fast-paced with plenty of drama and suspense.  The characters are fun and entertaining with great chemistry.  The stories really draw you into their paranormal world and keep you hooked from beginning to end.  A fun and entertaining read.

A great mix of shapeshifter romances. All three short stories have enough emotion and suspense to keep you intrigued until the very end!
These stories by this excellent group of authors is a must-read!  5 stars!

Even though all the stories seemed to be parts of other, I didn't really feel lost. I enjoyed each story in it's own way.

1) Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais
I love Ms. Langlais and her stories. I can always count on her to write a great story full of fun, snark, and plenty of heat. Ark and Jade are great together and the secondary characters keep the laughs rolling. 4 1/2 stars

2) Owned by the Lion by Milly Taiden
Ms. Taiden is a real master at her craft. Her books have interesting characters, plotlines, and hot smexy-times.. I loved Keir and Ally so much. 
4 stars

3) No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter
Ms. Baxter is a new-ish author for me but I really liked Owen and Mia and the town of Stanley. I can't wait to read more from this author
4 stars

Overall, I give this anthology a solid 4 stars and recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

It's no secret that I love box sets..especially since you get multiple stories from multiple authors who write in different styles and cadences. All stories reference characters from previous stories but can be read as a stand-alone. Just means that you will have more stories to devour at another time.
Eve Langlais - Bearing His Name: humour and sexiness with a mystery. about just which "God" is the father.
Millie Taiden - Owned by the Lion: sexy and funny when matches are made on a dating site. Just how does that work when you are a shifter? Do both parties need to be shifters? And what happens to your match if you meet someone else?
Kate Baxter - No Need Fur Love: mysteries and sexy times when dealing with wood nymphs. Can true love survive being matched with a shifter?