Veterinarian Nina Whitetail’s world is falling apart. Her beloved grandfather is dying, her best-friend is getting married and plans to move away, and someone is hunting bears out of season. Nina can’t do anything about the first two problems, but she’s determined to stop the poachers. The encounter doesn’t go well and she has to run for her life. In the confusion, Nina stumbles upon the Great Bear from Cherokee mythology…or so she thinks. Nina knows there’s more than magic happening, when the bear speaks and shape-shifts into an alarmingly large man bent on seducing her. Suddenly Nina is torn between love, loyalty, and a future amongst the stars. Riot has always been different from his Phantom Warrior brethren. His size and strength make finding a mate nearly impossible, especially when they all scream and run away. Nina is the exception. She thinks he’s the Great Bear. Riot doesn’t have the heart to correct her, until she asks him to save her grandfather. By then, it’s too late. Riot’s in love. Even with all their power and strength, a Phantom Warrior cannot cheat death. If he admits the truth, it will shatter their fragile bond and he’ll lose his only chance at happiness. If Riot doesn’t tell her, he’ll lose her trust and her love. Either way, he loses.