Claire Gibson has secretly admired the handsome bartender Rudy from afar, never expecting their worlds to collide until a threatening stranger corners her one fateful night. When Rudy, a decorated Marine with twenty-one years of service, shifts into his magnificent wolf-form to protect her, it creates the perfect opportunity for these two lonely souls to finally connect.

Under the summer skies of Branwen Beach, their connection deepens with each shared moment, from intimate home-cooked dinners to the magical glow of the Lughnasadh bonfire festival. But can Claire embrace the intensity of their whirlwind romance and trust that what they’ve found is meant to last?

With fireworks lighting up both the sky and their hearts, Claire and Rudy discover that sometimes the most powerful romances ignite when protection turns to passion, and a single brave moment transforms into a lifetime of love.

Titles in the Branwen Beach Tavern Shifters series include:  Her Ex-Military Wolf Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Hawk Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Bobcat Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Wolverine Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Coyote Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Moose Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Cougar Shifter ~ Her Ex-Military Bear Shifter ~

This story may include language, potential violence, and/or sexual content intended for an adult audience 18+.

Title:  Her Ex-Military Wolf Shifter
Series:  Branwen Beach Tavern Shifters #1
Author:  Kat Vroman
Published:  March 9, 2026
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Her Ex-Military Wolf Shifter begins the Branwen Beach Tavern Shifters series with the seasoned romance between Claire and Rudy.  A connection that neither expected, yet when Claire is in danger, Rudy immediately steps in to protect her, and everything changes in their lives.  For the better, but it’s still going to be a while before the passion gets instep with the love growing between them.  Trust between mates can be an awesome thing that sometimes requires taking a few risks first.  Something Claire is about to discover.

I had such fun with Claire and Rudy’s romantic adventure.  Since it’s a short story (only about an hour or so long), you’re going to need to dive in yourself to learn the details of this well-written, passionate, and emotional story.  I happen to love it when two people who have noticed each other but hesitate on making that connection… until fate steps in.  You’ll not be the least bit disappointed, for you’ll laugh, sigh, and be completely engaged in this first story in a series that I’m looking forward to.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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