Paranormal, Lion Shapeshifter, Military Heroes Romance, MF, HEA NOTE: This book, originally published as Max & Shelly: a novella, is a prequel to Their Cajun Queen, Copper Creek Pack, #1_. Events of our past will shape our future, if we allow them to dominate our present. The only way to have a happily ever after is to let go of the past and embrace the present. Retired Force Recon Marine Max Granger is not your typical alpha lion shifter. He does not want a mate, his own pride, or territory, because experience taught him the easiest way to conquer a pride, is to kill the alpha mate. It’s a lesson he doesn’t want to relive. He may prefer his loner lifestyle, but when Max’s only friend, Copper Creek Pack enforcer and former Navy SEAL Kell Creed asks Max to help watch over a teammate’s widow, Fiona and daughter, Emma Grace. It's a favor he can’t refuse. When the favor leads him to his destined mate, Fiona’s best friend, Shelly, Max is forced to rethink his self-imposed exile, but, can he let go of the past? Will his shy, innocent, human mate accept him once she learns he’s an alpha lion shifter who will never lead a pride? NOTE: This book can be read before or after book one. 2500 words added to the original publication. This book contains graphic sex, adult content and language. It is intended for mature audiences over 18._

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Fiona is certain Fate is a mean kid with a magnifying glass who, for twenty-six years, has given her the proverbial middle finger and it doesn’t seem like Fate’s going to get bored any time soon. Something bad always follows her something good. At twenty-three, Fiona Lafont became a widow and single mother when her Navy SEAL husband was killed in Afghanistan and has spent the last three years picking up the pieces and building a life for her daughter. When an unexpected visitor from her past threatens to destroy everything, she runs to Copper Creek, TX and her husband’s best friend, Kell, for help. In Texas, she finds more than protection, she discovers a whole new world. For years Copper Creek Pack Alpha Declan and Beta Cade Creed have searched for their mate. When they discover their cousin Kell’s friend Fiona is their mate, they realize finding the feisty little Cajun widow was the easiest part of the journey. In order to claim her, they must earn her trust, protect her from those intent on harming her, heal her grieving heart, and convince her she is their destiny. On the verge of another something good, Fiona must decide if she can let go of her grief and risk it all once more, for a second chance at love. Will the dangerous men pursuing her, find her, and ruin her chance at happily ever after? NOTE: Contains graphic sex, violence, adult content and language. There is no sexual relationship or touching between or among siblings.

Two years ago, Catherine O’Brien took her son, Luke, and ran from her abusive husband. Now her ex is out of prison and looking for them. Her only option is to run, again. Cathy turns to her friend Fiona for help and heads to the one place her ex will never find her, the Double C Ranch. When Copper Creek County Sheriff Paul Creed, envisioned his mate, he foresaw a trained submissive, in need of his brand of dominance. He never imagined the Fates would choose the gorgeous, curvy red-head, with haunted, violet eyes, who suffered years of abuse, at the hands of a violent ex. A mate who fears his lifestyle. In order to win her heart, Paul must earn her trust, show her, that her submission is a cherished gift. Cathy wants Sheriff Paul Creed, but his need for dominance scares her. Paul swears she will only experience care, love, and pleasure, under his hands. Can she trust him or would accepting Paul mean exchanging one hell for another? Is it possible for an abuse survivor to heal and find love under a Dominant? Does she have the courage to find out? Warning: Contains adult subject matter and scorching scenes of a sexual nature, including BDSM. Contains brief violence against heroine at the hands of her POS ex. This book is not suited for readers under 18.

Kell Creed was born to protect others. As a Navy SEAL, his duty was to protect his country and his team. As head enforcer for Copper Creek, his duty is to protect his pack. An impromptu meeting with a council emissary brings danger to the pack. It also brings him that much closer to a mate and family of his own. Gunnar Stanton, bounty hunter and emissary for the US Pack Council, is on the hunt for a rogue werewolf and the trail leads to Copper Creek. As a hybrid shifter he’s endured his share of prejudice and hatred from the preternatural community. Needless to say, he is completely shocked when Kell’s pack not only accepts his presence, but embraces him as a member. For a decade, Jennifer Alvarado has helped keep the mean streets of Las Vegas safe. When violent crime hits too close to home, she applies for a position with the Copper Creek Sheriff’s Department. Little did she know, it wasn’t just the promise of employment and a low crime rate awaiting her in the small Texas town―it was a whole new fated life. When Kell and Gunnar meet their mate―CCSD Deputy Jennifer Alvarado―they realize the Fates truly do have a sense of humor. Two shifters whose very nature demands they protect those around them, end up with a mate whose job is to protect and serve and... she’s damn good at it. How do two dominant shifters come to terms with having a mate whose job constantly puts her in danger? …Especially when bodies start piling up. NOTE: This book contains woobilicious heroes, strong sexy heroines, menages, and HEA. Intended for readers over 18.