Ruthless assassin or irresistible bodyguard? ***Named one of the 100 Best Paranormal Books of All Time by Book Authority!*** Tiger shifter Cruz Khala doesn’t trust humans. He doesn’t trust destiny either—not even when it sends him the one woman capable of saving his tormented soul. But there’s more than love at stake as merciless shifter forces gather on sunny Maui, intent on stealing a priceless jewel with mysterious powers. Before he knows it, Cruz becomes the last line of defense between pure evil and the sapphire—and the only one capable of saving his destined mate’s life. Footloose and carefree? Not anymore. Jody Monroe, pro surfer, is a woman on a mission—until an unknown gunman turns her world upside down. She escapes thanks to a stealthy, enigmatic stranger with haunting, yellow-green eyes who arouses all her fears—and her desires. Cruz is a gruff and grouchy, painfully private, yet tender and protective of those he loves. And sexy. Mouthwateringly sexy, all the damn time. Soon, Jody’s life isn’t the only thing on the line—her heart is, too. ALOHA JEWELS of the HEART is a thrilling new series set on the tropical shores of Maui. Each story is a page-turner packed with action, emotion, and romance! "Magnum, PI" with a shifter twist (a smoldering hot, alpha shapeshifter twist)! Book 1: Lure of the Dragon Book 2: Lure of the Wolf Book 3: Lure of the Bear Book 4: Lure of the Tiger Book 5: Love of the Dragon Book 6: Lure of the Fox * No cliff hangers. Each story is a standalone paranormal romance with adult content. This story includes strong heroines, alpha heroes, werewolves and shapeshifters, billionaires, military heroes, paranormal suspense, action-adventure romance, fantasy romance, and exotic, tropical locales! *