As the leader of the Bear Creek Guardians, it is Thane's duty to protect the town folk—and their secrets. When two hikers go missing in his beloved mountains, the last thing this bear shifter needs is a curious journalist poking around. Even if she is his mate! Soon Thane is torn between the oath his ancestors swore as a Bear Creek Guardian and the bond he shares with his mate. But are ancient unseen forces guiding him? Sable came to town seeking answers about the disappearance of two hikers. She definitely didn't expect an irresistible protector to come ambling into her life...and possibly her heart. Before she knows it, Sable is falling into Thane’s strong capable arms. And irresistible paws. When the mystery surrounding the missing hikers deepens, these fated mates must find answers before it’s too late. But their investigation soon puts Sable’s life in jeopardy. And Thane must race to save his mate... And the future of the Bear Creek Guardians. Danger has come prowling into these woods. And this guardian has scented his perfect match at last—if only he can persuade his curious mate to stand by his side forever. Descended from the first Bear Creek Guardians, Thane is sworn to carry on their legacy. As leader of the six protectors bound by blood and duty, he has almost given up hope of finding his perfect mate. But in fighting for their future and the survival of his kind against dangers that threaten to tear them apart, this bear shifter will discover that love gives even the greatest of warriors their greatest strength.

In the small town of Bear Creek, bear shifter, Stellan guards an old wound. As a direct descendant of the town's founders and member of the Bear Creek Guardians, he is sworn to protect its secret shifter inhabitants. But now history threatens to repeat itself as shifters fall mysteriously ill—the same sickness that took Stellan's father from him years ago. As a doctor at Bear Bluff Hospital, Stellan carries the burden of responsibility to help others avoid the pain he and his mother experienced. Mia arrives in Bear Creek with secrets of her own. A gifted herbalist, Mia has all but given up on finding love, but she is inexplicably drawn to Stellan's caring nature, though her past has left her slow to trust. When Stellan reveals the truth about Bear Creek's shifters and asks for Mia's help, she agrees to use her skills to find a cure Working together in close quarters, Mia and Stellan's attraction ignites. But with time running out and shifters' lives at stake, love seems a luxury they can't afford. To save the town and secure their future, Mia and Stellan must stop the sickness, heal old wounds, and overcome their differences. The fate of the town hangs in the balance, and so too the second chance both Stellan and Mia have been hoping for. Descended from the first Bear Creek Guardians, Stellan is one of six protectors, each with a story to be told. He has guarded his heart for too long, but in coming together to safeguard their town, this shifter doctor and gifted healer may just find that love is the most potent cure of all.

Welcome to Bearheart Ridge, where fate, love, and loyalty converge. When the Sarah moves to Bear Creek with dreams of opening her very own craft store, 'Crafty Corner,' her path crosses with Cormac, Bearheart Ridge's resident mechanic and motorcycle enthusiast. As a member of the Bearheart Guardians, a group of bear shifters sworn to protect their town, Cormac is a rebel at heart, always testing the boundaries. When the local bank threatens to pull the plug on Sarah's dreams, Cormac steps in with an unexpected offer of a loan. But, that's not the only surprise he has for her. In a leap of faith, he reveals his bear shifter nature and the undeniable bond between them - they are fated mates. But their newfound happiness is short-lived when Cormac senses the mysterious creature that only appears when a Guardian or their mate is in danger. They arrive back in town to find Sarah's store has been ransacked. Cormac's instincts point him toward a local motorbike gang. But when he seeks revenge, it threatens to tear the Bear Creek Guardians apart. Can Cormac balance his desire for revenge with his duty to the Guardians? Can Sarah navigate this world of shifters, danger, and destiny she's been thrust into? And can their love withstand the trials that come with fulfilling dreams, facing a mysterious threat, and honoring a bond that runs deeper than either of them could have ever imagined?