Sheena Esposito has never rocked the boat in her father's repressive Coyote pack, but when she learns of his intentions to further antagonize a rival alpha, she can't stay quiet. She must warn the good guys that trouble is headed their way. When her search lands her outside Maria, New Mexico, a surly ranch hand pegs her as an annoying stray dog. Desperate to keep his new job, cowboy Austin Stuart plans to get rid of the distraction. Yet, according to his little brother, the dog is really a human, and she's on the run. Could this get more ridiculous? But he soon finds out shapeshifters are very real...and all signs point to Austin being Sheena's mate. After a lifetime spent recovering from one embarrassing social gaffe after another, Austin is open to trading his solitude for a chance at having a partner who's kind about his rough edges—and no one's sweeter than Sheena. Unfortunately, Sheena is still under her abusive father's thumb, and she knows he's waiting for her back in his territory. It's up to Austin to convince her that the bravest thing she can do is stay in Maria—not only for him, but so she can incite lasting change in Coyote culture as well.