A trapper in Alaska knows that spring will draw away the otter shifter who has been living with him all winter in his isolated cabin. A short, bittersweet story with a hint of heat.

Previously published in Shape Shifters Vol 1 (now out of print).
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Birch Hearts is a collection of short stories and novellas by Elva Birch, full of romance, adventure, and magic.
Shifters, witches, spaceships, and swords...these stories aren't always straight, but they are always straight up fun. They don't share a setting, but they all celebrate diversity and growth, and you know you'll get a satisfying conclusion in a bite-sized book.
And always? A touch of the impossible and irresistible.
Readers rave:
★★★★★ ...full of touching, real moments, woven with magic and unique characters.
★★★★★ Each story has the emotional power of a full fledged novel!
★★★★★ An absolutely beautiful read...