Changing Focus by Marilu Mann
Changing Focus is the story of Micah. After being in New Orleans, he returns home to Wisconsin for the winter season to an expected guest - but an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Olivia is a photojournalist who does not know her true nature. Micah knows that it is his responsibility to show her who she really is; he just did not anticipate wanting to make her his mate along the way. Add to that the return of one of his godchildren and for the first time in his life and Micah realizes what it is to have his own little pack. He has always resisted the idea of being an alpha and tends to be a lone wolf. When he is faced with a challenge from another pack, he will have to decide whether or not he is ready to accept that he has pack to back him up.
I think Changing Focus has just become my favorite in the Lusting Wild series. I loved this book. It flowed so smoothly and it was fascinating to read Olivia’s story and struggle to accept who she really is. I was also fascinated with Micah’s struggle to accept the mantle of responsibility that was thrust upon him by his pack. His reluctance to accept the position of alpha and his struggle to turn it over to someone else every chance he gets is interesting. While some pack members would kill for the chance to be an alpha, it is not the life that Micah wants, but it is interesting watching him realize just how important that pack to be is.
The romance between Olivia and Micah is very sweet and fun to read; I absolutely adored them as a couple. I love reading about the shifters that Marilu Mann has created. I had been steering away from shifter novels lately because they just did not appeal to me, but this series just drew me back into the shapeshifter world. There is something about the wolves of the Lusting Wild series that appeals to me. And I find myself wanting more. I cannot wait to find out who the writing team of Marilu Mann will focus on in their next novel in the series but I know that I cannot wait to read it.
Book Excerpt: “Finally the story of Micah Keeps Vigil is told. Though he appears in both Changing Times and Changing Hearts, Micah manages to maintain his privacy. He lives his life working six months of the year at something he doesn’t particularly enjoy in order to spend the remaining six months doing something he loves - running a wilderness lodge in the northern reaches of Wisconsin.
Micah grew up with a strong sense of his shifter heritage and an appreciation for his abilities. Enter Olivia Decatur, photojournalist, who suffers from blackouts that leave her with vague memories of the strangest dreams - dreams of running through the woods, dreams of howling at the moon. Her first encounter with the owner of the lodge shocks her down to her toes, as she’s never been so instantly attracted to another man in her life. Micah must help Olivia accept her abilities, her power, and at the same time, show her that he can be trusted to be a part of her life - forever - because we all know that wolves mate for life.”
Book Stats:
- e-book, digital format
- Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
- Book Length: Novel
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781419920189
To purchase an electronic copy of Changing Focus click here.
Books in the Lusting Wild Series in the order they should be read:
Changing Times
Changing Hearts
Changing Focus













Thank you so much for the great review. We really appreciate anyone who takes the time to read and write a review of our books.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed Micah & Olivia’s story!
Best,
Cai
1/2 of Marilu Mann
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The other half of Marilu chiming in.
Thanks for getting Micah so well. A reluctant Alpha is a different type of shifter. So glad you loved him like we do.
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