His fated mate taken too soon. His best friend hell bent on revenge. Marcus has been alone for too many years. Raising his daughter Regan on his own with the help of the clans female elders. But why is he alone. What happened to his Fated Mate and why does his best friend want to kill him and all he holds dear? Find out in this prequel to the Bears in Love series as it follows Marcus from one of the worst days of his life to his ever hopeful future.

Ian Jones is a shifter bounty hunter trying to infiltrate a rogue group of black bears who can't seem to stop breaking the most sacred of shifter law. When he meets his fated mate Lauren he will have to make a heart-wrenching decision; should he go or should he stay with the one fated just for him? Fast paced, heart stopping action and a love for the ages are all contained in this wonderful story reminiscent of all of our favorite paranormal writers that paved the way for the rest of us Indie girls (and boys).

Trevor has known heartache. Abandoned by one woman as a child and recently deceived by another, he has learned the only person he can count on is himself. Can Trevor open his heart and learn to trust again? Rebecca Ann is done with men and their duplicitous nature. Her ex boyfriend was caught red-handed in the act with Rebecca's best friend. Will she ever be able to heal her soul from the deep emotional wounds left by her callous ex? When two wounded souls meet, a smile from her is all it takes for the sparks to fly. Throw in an ex or two on a mission, a clan of grizzlies that will protect their own to their last breaths, and a little romance to nurture your soul, and you have one of the greatest powers on earth… Love.

Regan has finally come to terms with her future, but sometimes coming to terms with and being ok with your future are two very different things. Living under an assumed name can be tricky especially when you meet your Fated Mate, only to have to leave before your life can start. At least that has been Johnny's experience to date. When Regan meets Johnny she thinks she has finally found her happily ever after, too bad he's told her his name is David and then he disappears in the middle of a war that no one saw coming or the why of it. When Johnny returns can he and Regan make a life together or will both of their secrets keep them apart.