THE BIG ALPHA IN TOWN is an enjoyable collection of different kind of shapeshifters with stories by Eve Langlais, Milly Taiden, and Kate Baxter. Readers who want stories about some of the supporting characters in this anthology should also check out THANKS FUR LAST NIGHT -- also by the same authors. Each story strikes a different tone -- from slightly screwball comedy to ominous and spooky -- but all sexy.

"Bearing His Love" by Eve Langlais takes a turn I never would have expected. The opening of this story, with mysterious letters and a hint of blackmail, had me gearing up for a romance with a tangled and dark twist. However, Eve Langlais delivers a story with just as many laughs as there are thrills. The male characters in "Bearing His Love" are the only shifters, and their oversized personalities match their larger-than-life animal alter egos. Greek bear shifter Ark Matis is gobsmacked when, instead of some scheming woman with designs on his fortune, he finds prickly Jade Cadeux and wants to devour her. The quick-witted banter between Jade and Ark make this story so entertaining. The secondary characters make this story shine without distracting from the main couple. As this is a new-to-me author, I look forward to reading more shifter love stories by Eve Langlais in the future.

In "Owned by the Lion", Milly Taiden gives paranormal romance a conventional tale of girl meets lion. Ally and Keir know the same people and have been on the periphery until they finally get up close and personal in this story. Keir does a hard sell in a totally subtle and seductive way that eventually wins him the woman of his dreams. It's a classic story of an earnest, hard-working woman charmed by the suave playboy/boy-next-door hero. I like how captivated Keir is by Ally and how he works hard to woo her. Friends and family offer support in this story and play cupid. As with the story by Eve Langlais, the hero in this story is a shifter but the heroine is human.

Out of all the stories in this anthology, I was most looking forward to "No Need Fur Love" by Kate Baxter, because I'm a huge fan of her "Last True Vampire" series. This is a lust-to-love story with a spooky edge and fairy tale vibe. When a wood nymph and a werewolf lock lips and discover they are fated mates, complicated doesn't begin to cover it. Mia thought having Owen knock her up would solve a few of her problems, but it just added new ones. Papa wood nymph makes a perfect and completely sinister villain and potential father-in-law for Owen. Betrayal and loyalty are crucial to this battle of good versus evil, and a happy ending winning out. The chemistry between this couple rocks, and the haunted woodland atmosphere will give you chills.

THE BIG ALPHA IN TOWN is a fun, furry, and fabulous collection of alpha heroes of all stripes and heroines who can go toe-to-toe with their hulking heroes. These stories will give you a sample of paranormal yummy -- beastly brawls, fated love, and a story you can sink your teeth into. I look forward to reading more shifter romances by these authors.