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  • Next Door Midlife Alpha

  • Shifter Nation: Destined Over Forty
  • By: Meg Ripley
  • Narrated by: D.C. Cole
  • Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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Next Door Midlife Alpha

By: Meg Ripley
Narrated by: D.C. Cole
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I expected dating after divorce to be weird.
But nothing like
this.

I was a workaholic executive—until I almost died.
It took a near-death experience to get my priorities straight,
And I knew big changes had to be made.
Priority #1 was spending more time with my kids and mother,
So I quit my job and bought a beach house on Cape Cod.
With the sun on my face and my toes in the sand,
I met one of the beach rangers,
Who turned out to be the hot single dad next door.
Dylan helped me move some furniture,
And I offered him dinner to thank him for his trouble—
Not knowing it would end with dessert.
My goal in moving out here was to spend time with family,
Not to have a wild summer fling at forty-two.
But thoughts of Dylan won’t leave my mind.
My kids swear strange things are happening on this beach,
And I chalk it up to their vivid imaginations—
Until it becomes a reality before my very eyes.
No one on this stretch of beach is human.
They’re all bear-people.
And the man I’ve come to love?
He’s their leader.
I thought my midlife crisis was over,
But baby, it’s just getting started.

Steamy shifter love scenes and a HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Listeners 18+.

©2024 Meg Ripley (P)2024 Meg Ripley
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Excellent

This is an entertaining shifter romance that grabs your attention from the beginning. Dylan finds his mate in a different form than expected. Their bond is immediate and steamy even with the challenges they face. This is an amazing story brought to life with fantastic narration. I enjoyed this audiobook and highly recommend it.

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Mama and the Bear Next Door

When I picked this up, I expected some fun post-divorce dating vibes with a twist, but Next Door Midlife Alpha totally exceeded that! Stacey’s journey from an overworked exec to beachside single mom meeting her bear-shifter soulmate was unexpectedly heartwarming and oh-so-entertaining. Meg Ripley brings something fresh to the genre, blending midlife romance with steamy paranormal fun, set against the relaxed Cape Cod coast.

Stacey and Dylan have that instant, magnetic connection. Their chemistry is strong, but there’s also a maturity to how they navigate life, family, and, of course, Dylan’s hidden shifter identity! Ripley dives right into their whirlwind romance while keeping it relatable and lighthearted, even when things take a wilder, supernatural turn. Dylan’s role as a leader of the “bear-people” was a cool twist, and Stacey’s curiosity and courage made her such an easy character to root for.

D.C. Cole definitely brings heat and intensity to the narration, especially in those tension-filled moments! He totally nails Dylan’s rugged, brooding vibe, giving him the perfect alpha edge. While I felt like a little more variation could’ve captured some of Stacey’s more vulnerable moments, Cole’s voice still makes it easy to stay hooked from start to finish. Overall, solid narration!

Yes I would recommend this one. With a unique setting, great chemistry, and a touch of midlife realism, it’s a fantastic listen that’s both swoon-worthy and fun. Ripley’s world of shifters feels fresh and well-rounded, and I’m already looking forward to her next installment. Whether you’re new to shifters or already love the genre, this one’s worth a listen!.

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next door

Amazing narration from D.C. Cole, who brings the heat, angst, drama and characters to your ears.

After an accident single parent Stacey, starts to rethink her priorities. Moving she finds her new neighbour Dylan is hot and sexy. They hit it off straight away
with immediate attraction between them. Going slow because because they are finding love later in life. Never mind that Stacey is human and Dylan is a shifter!

Great characters, pace, heat and romance.

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Good Paranormal Audiobook

I enjoyed listening to this story by Meg Ripley. She's one of my favorite paranormal writers because her storylines are interesting and engaging. The narrator of this book was easy to listen to. His reading pace was good, as were his voice inflections. The different vocalizations of the characters was fun. Women's dialogue being read by a man would be tough, I assume, but D. C. Cole pulled it off. His different male and female character voicings were unique and kept my attention. Listening to this audiobook was an enjoyable experience. I look forward to the next one from Ms. Ripley.

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Fantastic book

Dylan and Stacy.
After a traumatic fall that had Stacy seeing her deceased father, she moves her children and mother to a new town in a newly purchased home on the beach. There she meets Dylan, a handsome man and neighbor. Dylan knows that Stacy is his mate the second he met her, but she human and that complicated things. Add in his wayward brother showing up, it makes it more complicated for Dylan to decide which course of action he should take.
Wonderful characters, drama, entertaining, steamy, fated mates neighbors to lovers, family, and HEA.
The audiobook is done really well. The narrator, D.C. Cole brings the characters to life with his narration.

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Passion, Humor and Secrets!

This is the first book in the Shifter Nation: Destined Over Forty series, a paranormal romance. This is a great start to the series. I liked Dylan and Stacey's story. The storyline is fast-paced, entertaining, and fun, filled with passion, drama, and secrets. Dylan is handsome, protective and supportive. Stacey is strong, smart, and caring. They a perfect together. Their instant attraction is passionate. The supporting characters are great. I liked Stacy's kids, Vivan and Elijah. Her mother Carol is fun and colorful. D.C. Cole did an excellent job bringing these characters and this story to life. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listening to Wolf's Golden Mate, the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Boy next door

Good neighbors can make or break how great your new home may feel. Stacey is newly divorced and decided to start over. She bought a beach house and moved in with her sons. Dylan lives next door, and had intended to buy the house for his wolf pack. Boy meets girl, add physical attraction, interesting history for each, and you have a good story. The story was well written, and characters are interesting. The narration was well done. I recommend this story, and would be interested in more works by the author. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Surprises around every corner

I read this as a book and enjoyed it so much I couldn’t resist it as a audiobook. Experiencing in audio gives it a new dimension. This is a great and tender love story with action, humor, suspense and romance. Stacy wanted more for her children and she got it plus a second chance.

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So many funny moments!

I think that this was another great story from Meg Ripley. She has continued her world building only instead of mountains and forests we have beaches and a Cove. This was a good jumping point for the Truro part of her world. I've read the ebook as well as listened to the audiobook and I recommend either method. I believe that if you're into paranormal Romances then you'll love all of Meg's stories including this one.

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Exciting

This book is so exciting, it will grab you and not let you go. I loved all the changes Stacey made in her life, she is an amazing woman. Dylan is exactly what she needs. I loved the place they were able to live their lives. I’d never want to leave. You won’t be disappointed with this story. All the twists and surprises and incredible scenes will take you away. The narrator brings it all to life.

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