The forest hides many secrets. A wounded veterinarian. A brooding park ranger. A relentless hunter. A transformation that changes everything. After a late-night emergency call, veterinarian Amanda Adams crashes her SUV deep in the forest, left teetering on the edge of life. Park ranger Rance Manville, rugged and mysterious, finds her amidst the wreckage and makes a desperate choice—he gives her some of his own blood to save her. But Rance isn’t just any man; he’s a bear-shifter, and his blood carries unforeseen consequences. During Amanda’s recovery, she begins to notice strange and unsettling changes within herself—heightened senses, unnatural strength, and an inexplicable bond with the forest. Rance knows the his blood has triggered Amanda’s transformation, pulling her into a hidden world she never imagined. As Amanda struggles to unravel the mystery of her new reality, she and Rance are irresistibly drawn to each other, their connection deepening as they confront the dangers of the forest together. But with a hunter determined to destroy all shifters closing in, Amanda and Rance must navigate their growing feelings and the peril that threatens to tear them apart. Can Rance protect Amanda from the dangers that lurk in the forest’s heart, or will the secrets tear them apart? His Stubborn Mate is a gripping paranormal romance filled with tension, passion, and the supernatural—a tale that will leave you breathless, yearning for a love that knows no bounds. This is an Alaskan Tails novella, a spin-off from the Mystic River Shifter series. You don't need to read Mystic River to enjoy these stories.