Find a woman, keep a woman. For centuries, all the men in my family have captured their brides. Mine died, leaving me and my one year old son behind to grieve. But five years have passed, and I’m moving on. It’s time to go hunting. I’m Mitchell Shay, and I’m bringing back a mother for my son Amos. There’s no escaping this, Corina. It’s you and me. Us. This is what it means to be a Shay. NOTE: This novella is a prequel to Claimed, which will feature Amos. Both Caught and Claimed are loosely based on the story of the Romans and the Sabine women. CONTENT WARNING: Please do not read if explicit, graphic sexual content (18+ only, please) and women falling in love with their captors is distressing to you.

SOMETIMES GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT For centuries, all the men in my family have captured their brides. At forty-six, I wonder if I’ll ever find mine. But suddenly I see her, and everything changes. SOMETIMES GOOD THINGS ARE TAKEN I’m Amos Shay, and I’ve finally found my woman. No is not an acceptable answer, Mercy. THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SHAY NOTE: Have you read the prequel to Claimed? Check out Caught to learn about Amos’s parents and to see Amos as a little boy. (He’ll steal your heart, for sure.) CONTENT WARNING: This interconnected standalone book is loosely based on the story of the Romans and the Sabine women. Please do not read if explicit, graphic sexual content (18+ only, please) and women falling in love with their captors distresses you. Reader discretion is advised

IT'S IN MY BLOOD For centuries, all the men in my family have captured their brides. And for thirty-seven years, I've fought against the pull of tradition. But there she is, pregnant with twins and carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. THERE'S NO RUNNING FROM IT I'm Connor Shay, and it's time to do what I was meant to do. Don't worry, Rosanna... Daddy's here now. This is what it means to be a Shay.

I’LL KNOW HER WHEN I SEE HER For centuries, all the men in my family have captured their brides. Mine is sold to me instead, watching me with wide eyes as the judge marries us. All I want to do is love her, but she runs from me. WHEN I DO, SHE’LL BE MINE I’m Jedidiah Shay, and I’m going after my runaway wife. I'll find you, my silent little Dove, and make you mine. This is what it means to be a Shay Note: Named is not contemporary. The story happens circa late 1800s.