


Books in series

#1
Sawyer's Mate
2019
Madelyn has her entire life planned out: she’ll write her thesis and graduate next semester, then embark on her promising career as a paleontologist. But when she gets to Big Bend National Park and meets the hunky Ranger assigned to assist with her dig, her plans start to look less than solid. Her mind insists on staying on track, but whenever she’s around Sawyer, her heart refuses to listen.
After inheriting the Alpha title of his bear clan, Sawyer’s ready to start settling down—and when he meets Madelyn, his inner bear knows he’s found the one. Even though sparks fly between them, Madelyn can’t imagine leaving her New England family and budding career behind. But Sawyer longs for her to stay in Texas; he can’t bear the thought of being without her.
Madelyn tries to find a balance between dating and schoolwork, but time’s running out for her to make a discovery for her thesis.
But when she digs up Big Bend’s biggest secret of all, will her life—and love—be put in danger?
Sawyer’s Mate is a 33,000 word standalone novella with steamy shifter scenes intended for readers 18+.

#2
Elijah's Mate
2019
Elijah While fighting a fire blazing out of control in Big Bend, I saw Valentina and knew my life would never be the same. Try as I might, there was no denying my bear what he knew was his. We both gave in to what our animal sides craved so badly, and I reckoned she’d be mine forever. But just like that, she vanished without a trace. And I’ve got a feeling the local coyotes are to blame. Looks like I’ll be taking matters into my own hands. Because, come hell or high water, Valentina will be mine. Valentina After losing my father, Elijah was a beacon of hope shining on the darkness that consumed my heart. Between his slow, southern drawl and the intensity in his gaze, my inner bear roars to break free whenever he’s near. So when Javier, the Alpha of Los Aulladores, demands I never see Elijah again, it seems impossible. But when he threatens my family, I have no choice. Javier is the reason my father is dead. Going against the coyotes and endangering my family would make my father’s sacrifice meaningless, but I can’t stand being without Elijah. I don’t know how just yet, but I’ll do everything it takes to be with my fated. And vengeance will be mine. Elijah's Mate is a 33,000 word standalone novella with steamy shifter scenes intended for readers 18+.

#3
Wyatt's Mate
2019
Fate drew me home for a second chance at love.
But only if I can survive the battle for Alpha.
After all these years, I still feel a strong pull toward Big Bend.
Being uprooted and torn from your fated as a teen will do that to you.
With our shifter families at odds, Wyatt and I were forbidden to see each other again.
But now that my best friend is getting married, I have no choice but to return.
When Wyatt and I lock eyes again, our undeniable passion comes rushing back in an instant.
But little did I know, there’s been a power struggle happening among my gray fox clan there.
And with me being next in the bloodline for Alpha, I’m walking straight into the crosshairs.
Wyatt’s vowed to never let me out of his protective bear arms again.
But with danger lurking behind every corner in Big Bend, will I survive long enough to finally recapture my heart’s fated destiny?
Steamy shifter scenes inside! Readers 18+.

#4
Alex's Mate (Shifter Nation
Werebears of Big Bend, #4)
2019
Roxy My nights are filled with reckless abandon with my crew of badass biker bitches. My days are spent wearing a Ranger uniform in Big Bend. And now, working alongside the world’s geekiest bear, Alex. Our clans paired us up on an assignment, and we couldn’t be more different. So why does my inner wolf practically go into heat whenever he’s near? He may be a nerd, but his broad shoulders and muscular frame fill out his uniform in all the right places. Seriously, fate? Whatever stunt you’re trying to pull, you’re not gonna win this battle. After my cheating bastard of an ex took off with my so-called best friend, I’m freaking done with men. All I need are my bitches, my bike and the open road. But one night, when sh\*t starts to get real with my crew and they suspect I’m a shifter, I realize I might need Alex more than I think. Steamy shifter scenes inside! Readers 18+.
Author

Meg Ripley
Author · 97 books
Grab a free copy of Alpha's Midlife Baby, the prequel to the Fated Over Forty series, when you sign up for Meg's newsletter ==> https://www.authormegripley.com Meg Ripley is an author of steamy shifter romances. A Seattle native who’s relocated to New England, she can often be found whipping up her next tale curled up in a local coffee house with a cappuccino and her laptop.