Kiera Matheson, in fear for her life, leaves her homeland in Scotland and moves to a shifter community in Stillwater, California. This bear-shifter brings more baggage than the suitcase variety. Police detective Mateo Savage, a panther shifter, is both intrigued and skeptical of the town’s new beautician. What were her motives for moving here? During his attempts to learn more about this sexy beauty, all he’s handed is more of her sass. The two can’t seem to fight their attraction. Lord knows they try. But when a “Heart’s Desired Mate” spell is unleashed, they are both affected by the passion-filled air of that magical night. But Kiera’s past follows her. When what she’s feared would happen threatens the couple’s new found happiness, will Mateo be able to save her and keep her in Stillwater?