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Desert Hunt: The Prequel to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Paperback – October 27, 2015

by Anna Lowe (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,966 ratings
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Strictly off limits or destined mates?
Rae has a secret — one she can’t allow any wolf pack to discover. But with an old enemy hot on her heels, she has no option but to trust Zack, the man from the wrong side of the tracks. Taking off on the back of Zack's Harley seems like good idea at first, but when she lowers her defenses for the captivating coyote shifter, she might just be risking it all.

The new she-wolf in town may be strictly off-limits, but Zack just can’t keep away. When the thrill of the chase gets his blood pumping in more ways than one, he’s ready to overstep every boundary and break every rule. Destiny says she’s his — but the pack’s ruling alpha says she belongs to another.

There’s more than meets the eye on Twin Moon Ranch, home to a pack of shapeshifting wolves willing to battle for life and love.

A paranormal romance with adult content. The perfect read for fans of strong heroines, alpha heroes, werewolves and shapeshifters, bad-boy bikers, red-hot cowboys, romantic westerns, paranormal suspense, action-adventure romance, and fantasy romance! Each book is a complete standalone story — no cliffhangers!
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    The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch
  2. Print length
    172 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 27, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.43 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1518805922
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1518805929
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The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch:
Desert Hunt - the Prequel
Desert Moon - Book 1
Desert Wolf: Complete Collection (four short stories) - Books 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4
Desert Blood - Book 2
Desert Fate - Book 3
Desert Heart - Book 4
Desert Yule (a short story)
Desert Rose - Book 5
Desert Roots - Book 6
Desert Destiny - Book 7
Sasquatch Surprise (a spin-off story)

ONCE UPON A DESERT MOON - a boxed set of Books 1, 2, and 3 (+3 bonus scenes)
TWICE UPON A DESERT MOON - a boxed set of Books 4, 5, and 6 (+3 bonus scenes)

"Amazing characters, great plot and world, conflict, and romance. I was pulled in from beginning to end." - Angel's Guilty Pleasures Book Blog

"This is such a great series and a look into how Rae and Zack got together.Read and find out what happens in this very suspenseful story." - Read Our Thoughts Book Blog

"Rae's story is just magical. I am so glad to see something different in theshifter world and Desert Hunt has it in spades. Miss Anna Lowe has done a superb job at breathing life in her characters and the world she'sbuilt. She makes you capable of smelling the air or feeling the desertterrain under your paws." - Crystal's Quirky Reviews.

"There is a sizzling chemistry between (Rae and Zack)... I loved their story!" - She Hearts Books

"Sexy, sweet and full of adventure, a great start to the series!" - Nerdy, Dirty & Flirty

"...a compelling romance. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. If you arelooking for a paranormal shifter series to get into then check out theTwin Moon Ranch series." - Xtreme Delusions Book Blog"

The story is just amazing. The characters will keep you glued from beginning to end." - Barbara's Book Blog

What readers are saying:

- Like nothing I have read before. Worth every minute of your time.
- Ms Lowe has taken the wolf shifter to a new high with this tale, giving us a "mixed breed" and adding in a long-thought folklore in the worldof the wolf shifter.
- Great romance that kept me guessing from the beginning.
- Anna really gets you involved with the characters' lives.
- This story has suspense, action, red hot romance!

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 27, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1518805922
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1518805929
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.43 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,966 ratings

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Anna Lowe

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USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author Anna Lowe loves putting the HERO back into HEROINE and letting location ignite a passionate romance. She loves dogs, sports, and travel – and letting the later inspire her fiction. If she's not hunched over her laptop, working on her latest story, you'll find her hiking in the mountains or biking country roads. Either way, the day will end with a chunk of dark chocolate and a good read.

Get THREE FREE STORIES, 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS, and dozens of EXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENES instantly by joining Anna's reader group at www.annalowebooks.com.

SERIES by Anna Lowe (in ebook, paperback, box set, and AUDIOBOOK formats)

PARANORMAL ROMANCE (Shapeshifters)

Billionaires and Bodyguards (9 books)

Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart (6 books)

Aloha Shifters: Pearls of Desire (6 books)

The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch (6 books + 3 related titles)

Blue Moon Saloon (6 books)

Shifters in Vegas (4 books)

ACTION-ADVENTURE ROMANCE

Serendipity Action-Adventure Romance (4 books)

Holiday Travel Romance (2 books)

Anna Lowe's stories, audiobooks, and book covers have been awarded numerous prizes. Anna is a USA Today & Amazon best selling author, multiple-time RONE and RAVEN Award winner, PRG REVIEWER'S CHOICE Award winner, BEST AUTHOR Reality Bites Magazine, author of two books in Book Authority's "TOP 100 PNR BOOKS OF ALL TIME" list, and was named to the Paranormal Romance Lovers' BEST SERIES list.

PS - Who Anna Lowe is not: She is not the Anna Lowe of the Paris boutique nor is she the Anna Lowe of an autobiographical book concerning childhood experiences. She's just plain old Anna, romance author! Visit her website at www.annalowebooks.com (or annalowe.fr / annalowe.de for French and German translations).

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Customers appreciate the well-written story with suspense and action. They find the characters easy to connect with, with descriptions of their different personalities and emotions. The writing quality is described as lovely, vivid, and creative. Readers describe the book as a good start to a new series. The emotional depth and determination shown in the story are appreciated. Overall, customers find the book a quick, enjoyable read that provides a nice introduction to the series.

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147 customers mention "Story quality"147 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found the plot decent and the characters well-developed. The book was a fast, easy read with a good bromance between shifters. Some reviewers felt it was worth their time and will read the entire series.

"...This is a standalone book, but also the beginning of a series revolving around the Desert Moon pack...." Read more

"...My favorite scene is Zach and Ty’s “play” fight. I love a good bromance, and these two sexy shifters have that down pat...." Read more

"...It is that good. Zach is a half wolf/half coyote shifter and tracker who lives on the fringe of the Twin Moon Ranch pack...." Read more

"...Was it worth my time? Yes. Was it a favorite? Unfortunately, no. Would I recommend this? Why not??? It wouldn't hurt...." Read more

94 customers mention "Suspenseful"88 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with a bit of action. They find the writing captivating and beautifully done. The book keeps their interest with its twists, turns, and surprises. It sets the background for the series to come.

"...characters are unique, showing both strength and weakness, and love in all forms...." Read more

"...Though I really liked this shifter story, the fight scene with the bad guy at the end was a little predictable...." Read more

"This standalone prequel to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series is captivating and beautifully written...." Read more

"This was a nice quick read with some suspense as to what Rae was. I was expecting something spectacular but slightly disappointed with the outcome...." Read more

48 customers mention "Character development"45 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters in this book engaging. They appreciate the descriptions of their personalities, emotions, and thoughts. The characters are easy to connect with and like the storyline.

"...The characters are unique, showing both strength and weakness, and love in all forms...." Read more

"...Rae and Zach are very likeable characters...." Read more

"...Why not??? It wouldn't hurt. If you like romance, and strong male and female characters then this novel would work." Read more

"...The descriptions of all the different personalities, the emotions and thoughts, even the scenery are so well done you can feel, see and almost smell..." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book. They find the prose lovely, vivid, and creative. The descriptions allow readers to see the story unfold in their minds' eye. The author has a lyrical language that enhances the storytelling. Readers describe the characters as strong and relatable.

"...to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series is captivating and beautifully written...." Read more

"...different personalities, the emotions and thoughts, even the scenery are so well done you can feel, see and almost smell what the author is conveying..." Read more

"...Author Anna Lowe has such a creative bend to her writing that truly brings this book to life...." Read more

"...It's a very nicely written very strong and different piece. Like nothing I have read before. Worth every minute of your time." Read more

24 customers mention "Series content"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series content. They find it a good start to an exciting series that draws them in quickly. The characters learn to trust and believe in each other, and the ending is wonderful.

"...I recommend this book and the entire series for reading. You will be happy you did. Reading list for the series.... -..." Read more

"This book is a great prequel...." Read more

"...This was a fast easy read, that was very enjoyable. It drew me in quickly and didn't let go until it was over...." Read more

"...tobstart an amazing series. I started this wit the first 3 stories in a bundle...." Read more

15 customers mention "Emotion level"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's emotional depth and strong female character. They appreciate the characters' determination and self-knowledge. The story is described as a sweet love story that provides sufficient information about the next book in the series.

"...is the prequel to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series and one hell of an introduction...." Read more

"...The descriptions of all the different personalities, the emotions and thoughts, even the scenery are so well done you can feel, see and almost smell..." Read more

"...He was protective but also respectful of Rae’s feelings and fears. I really enjoyed this small glimpse at this world and I want to know more...." Read more

"...A good book can get your emotions going, that's for sure. I would recommend this book it was really quite good." Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They mention it's a quick, enjoyable journey with fast-paced dialogue and appealing characters.

"This was a nice quick read with some suspense as to what Rae was. I was expecting something spectacular but slightly disappointed with the outcome...." Read more

"...I liked the characters and the setting. It was a quick and easy read, and I will probably continue the series." Read more

"...This was a fast easy read, that was very enjoyable. It drew me in quickly and didn't let go until it was over...." Read more

"...It's a fast but deep read and I really enjoyed it and look forward to the rest of the packs stories!" Read more

12 customers mention "Action"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's action, intrigue, romance, and love. They find the storyline solid, with well-paced action that keeps their interest. The vivid descriptions of the desert make the story feel alive.

"...This book has action, a hot sexy shifter, intrigue, romance and love. What more could you ask for in a book...." Read more

"...prose is lovely and the picture of the desert is so vivid it makes it feel alive. A very pleasant read." Read more

"...The action, suspense and smokin hot scenes make this book a must read." Read more

"...It's a page turner from start to finish. Moves well and keeps your interest. Can't wait to read what must be an awesome series...." Read more

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  • cindyc
    5.0 out of 5 stars The good kind of howling
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
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    After reading this book, I want to howl! The good kind of howling. I love this book, and hope to be able to read the rest in the series. This is a standalone book, but also the beginning of a series revolving around the Desert Moon pack.
    Ms Lowe has taken the wolf shifter to a new high with this tale, giving us a “mixed breed” and adding in a long-thought folklore in the world of the wolf shifter, and bringing them together as fate decided. They will have to climb over many obstacles before they find their HEA, if in fact they do. The characters are unique, showing both strength and weakness, and love in all forms.
    Rae has already been through more than a she-wolf should have to experience in her young life, but fate seems to grin upon her when she receives the transfer she's requested, finding herself sent off to the Twin Moon Ranch. Here, she meets Zack, half wolf, half coyote, but all alpha and all male. Her wolf knows he's her fated mate, but will all of the terror of her past over rule her chances at love? Zack has always been a loner, never fitting in with the rest of the pack because of his mixed breading. Will he finally find his niche in the pack? Will fate finally smile down on him and give him a mate to love and cherish?
    Loved this book, and definitely looking forward to more from this author. Well done!
    I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars good wolf story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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    Rae is a werewolf with a secret. She doesn’t trust most people, especially alpha males, and she hates living under the horrible alpha of her current pack. When she finally receives a long-awaited transfer to the Twin Moon Ranch in Arizona, she doesn’t know what to expect but finds a kinship to the earth while avoiding the other wolves at her new home. But she can’t avoid Zach, a mix bred, and her inner wolf knows he’s her mate. A mate she never wanted.
    Half coyote and half wolf, Zach knows what it’s like to be an outcast. His two animals constantly nag at Zach and argue with each other in his head, but they’re in agreement when they sniff out Rae. She’s their mate. His best friend, Ty, is the reigning alpha’s son and set to inherit the pack someday. He’s just as lonely as Zach, probably more so, but he’s obedient when it comes to his father. The cruel alpha, Old Tyrone, demands that no one touches the new she-wolf, but Zach can’t help the pull between him and Rae.
    Rae and Zach are very likeable characters. The reader feels their hesitancy, loneliness, and alienation, and the strength they both find to love and trust the other.
    Though I really liked this shifter story, the fight scene with the bad guy at the end was a little predictable. Rae’s actions over a perceived betrayal irked me, but I understand she needed personal time to fight her own demons before she gave herself fully to her destined mate.
    My favorite scene is Zach and Ty’s “play” fight. I love a good bromance, and these two sexy shifters have that down pat.
    This is a prequel novella to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series, and I’m definitely interested in reading the other books.
    4 Stars
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zach and Rae, the Tracker and the Huntress
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015
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    This standalone prequel to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series is captivating and beautifully written. I am a fan of Anna Lowe's works, but this story and series remain my favorites. I first read this novella in an anthology, then reread it as part of Masters of the Hunt anthology, then purchased the single for my e-library. It is that good.
    Zach is a half wolf/half coyote shifter and tracker who lives on the fringe of the Twin Moon Ranch pack. Rae is an unmated she wolf who ran from an abusive Alpha in Colorado to a Nevada pack that traded her to the Twin Moon Ranch pack in Central AZ. She comes from a long line of she wolves with a special ability, one that is highly coveted for it's rarity and one she has kept secret to maintain her freedom and independence. But Zach triggers something she has never felt toward an alpha male and Zach finds he is also drawn to the female he has been ordered to keep the other males away from. Neither knows about the terms of her trade or the plans the TMR Alpha has for Rae that could cost Zach his life. But an abusive alpha pack male from Colorado has tracked Rae to Arizona, and he has his own plans for her, including taking her by force if necessary.
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  • L&S
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice and quick with a bit of suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2016
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    This was a nice quick read with some suspense as to what Rae was. I was expecting something spectacular but slightly disappointed with the outcome. Although overall the author did create enough suspense to keep you interested. The whole alpha and mate storyline is one that's used for wolves stayed true and I was glad to see that. Not sure if I will move on to the next installment or not as of right now. Was it worth my time? Yes. Was it a favorite? Unfortunately, no. Would I recommend this? Why not??? It wouldn't hurt. If you like romance, and strong male and female characters then this novel would work.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome first book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2019
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    Book 0.5 Desert Hunt in Twin Moon Ranch series by Anna Lowe.
    This is a first read by this author for me and I’ve got to say I’m not disappointed.
    Zach is a wolf/coyote shifter and alpha but not alpha of his pack. He’s happy leaving the responsibility up to his old unhappy leader Old Tyrone and his son Ty who is Zach’s bff.
    Rae is a very strong willed wolf shifter being bullied and suppressed in her old pack. That is until the Twin Moon Pack offer to take her in.
    Instantly Zach knows Rae his mate but with having a dark past with violent crazy ex’s she want to keep very clear but unfortunately Rae and Zach’s shifter sides have made their mines up.
    I love that this is insta love but the human sides try to dominate with excuses but eventually wolf/coyotes get there way.
    Rae is totally badass and really stands her grown and puts up a good fight when needed, I also love that she doesn’t expect Zach to rescue or save her but it’s lovely when he does but doesn’t think of her as weak or in need of protection.
    Really looking forward to more in series especially as I got the next three books on audible in box set for a great price.
    Great story and live HEA.
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  • Lynette Herbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Anna Lowe has written a book which I read in one sitting. Her characters are very well crafted. Most enjoyable.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 10, 2018
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    This book by Anna Lowe is the prequel to the stories of the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch.
    However, the book does not begin with the Wolves at Twin Moon Ranch but with Rae, a wolf-shifter with a jealously guarded secret, who lives with another pack some distance away. This pack still adheres to many of the old beliefs rather than embracing more modern, less restrictive rules for running the pack. The alpha is a cruel leader, willing to punish, or worse, any of the pack who go against him, particularly females. While protecting her secretive past and in doing so coming up against the structures of the brutal alpha, Rae requests to be transferred to another pack.

    To her surprise Rae finds she is to be transferred to Twin Moon Ranch where she hopes it may be easier to live with the pack there. What she does not know is her old alpha is hoping to be able to form a strategic alliance with Twin Moon by offering Rae to be mated to the older son of Tyrone, another old-fashioned, tyrannical alpha. But Tyrone’s son, Ty, a childhood friend of Zack, is not interested in mating with Rae.

    Among others, you will meet Zack, a hybrid wolf/coyote shifter who is shunned by his pack; Jed, a rogue shifter from Rae’s past, and a miscellaneous cast of both good and bad shifters. You will finally discover Rae’s secret; see the romance between Zack and Rae begin to blossom until a misunderstanding between them forces her to run from the pack. There is a showdown between Zack, Tyrone and Ty which ends when Jed and some new found friends try to crash the party.

    In the end, good triumphs over bad and the two lovers are reunited to live, we suppose, happily ever after. There are several more books in this series to enjoy and I hope to encounter Rae and Zack in some of them.

    Anna Lowe has done an excellent job in crafting this story, fleshing out the characters so you can feel their emotions, their hopes and fears. You will cheer for the good guys, boo and hiss at the bad guys and reach for the next book in the series as soon as you finish this one. I read this book in one sitting and am about to do just that. I heartily recommend this book to readers of romances, shifters, good versus evil or just plain feel-good books.

    I have written this review voluntarily and have not received any compensation for doing so.
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  • DG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2018
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    First book by this author, will definitely read next in this series. Loved characters and story. Worth reading
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  • Marilyn Coates
    4.0 out of 5 stars Destiny
    Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2016
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    Thus was a fun book to read. I enjoyed Rae and Zack, and how they came together. Even though I had read "Desert Moon" first, I loved to read how Zack won Rae.
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  • Robyn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2016
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    I liked that there was a storyline. It was easy to follow and I loved the huntress aspect of it.
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