Welcome To A World Where Nothing Is What It Seems And Every Touch Is Ecstasy... When Alexandria’s car goes off the road in a terrible blizzard, she has no idea night will bring a powerful rescuer and the start of an ecstatic sexual awakening. The moment Xandi wakes in Stefan’s muscular arms, feels the heat of his body pressing against hers, she feels no fear. Instead, she allows herself to be taken by one who is more than a man, whose primal nature is never far from him. As their connection grows, and as Xandi gradually loses her sensual inhibitions, experiencing pleasures she never dreamed possible, she is drawn deeper into Stefan’s mysterious world, meeting the alluring beauty, Keisha, as well as the dominant and sometimes ruthlessly commanding Anton, who can have any man or woman he wants…in any way he wishes…

RISE TOWARD ECSTASY Xandi, Keisha, Stefan and Anton share a powerful secret: they are shapeshifters whose primal power and heightened senses bring an added ecstasy to their lovemaking that is beyond all words. Now, one of their own is threatened by a danger from the outside, from one determined to expose their closely held secrets, and the friends will go to any lengths to save her and their clan Praise for Kate Douglas s erotic romance: Previously published in Sexy Beast 26,400 Words

This book is no longer available at Changeling Press. "The Gift" is actually the fifth part of the original WOLF TALES from Kensington Publishing, still available in ebook format. Wolf Tales started as an online serial at Changeling Press in 2004. The series was purchased by Kensington Publishing in 2005, first released as the final part of the first book of the 21 novel/novella series WOLF TALES. The original serial, as published at CP, consisted of Book 1: Stefan, Book 2: Alexandria, Book 3:Anton, Book 4: Keisha, and Book 5: The Gift. Anton Cheval was originally a secondary character who quickly established himself as the "Uber Alpha" of the Chanku, and continues in that role in the spinoff SPIRIT WILD series.

Enter a world where pleasure is a rite of passage… Tia Mason is an alluring—and very experienced—young woman. But she is naive of her heritage as Chanku, an ancient, highly sensual race of shapeshifters. It will be up to Luc Stone to introduce her to her feral birthright—and its thrilling rituals. For Luc is also Chanku, and a special agent in heir cadre, the Pack. And Tia is everything he wants in a mate… The attraction is instant, their thirst unquenchable. As Luc moves Tia inexorably towards her destiny, he prepares to introduce her to the Pack—where her favors will belong to the others as well. By the time her test is through, Tia will have proven just how willing, adventurous, and truly Chanku she is…but one ultimate explosive experience still remains… WARNING! This is a REALLY HOT book. (Sexually Explicit)

WILD PASSION A restless, sensual spirit, held captive by one who binds her with both love and hate, Camille yearns for freedom beyond the earthly plane. Her only hope lies in the supernatural powers of an extraordinary shapeshifter, the unquenchable desire of her one true love, and a magical night of impossible passion. . . Praise for Kate Douglas' erotic "Sexy, tense, and complex."— Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 12 "Kate Douglas always has a way with the sensual world of erotic romance."— Coffee Time Romance "Kate Douglas is definitely NOT for the timid reader."—Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author Previously published in Wild Nights 25,000 Words

In Their World, Pleasure Takes Many Forms… Return to the highly-charged world of the Chanku, an erotic race of shapeshifters as powerful and bold as they are sensually gifted… Willowy, auburn-haired Shannon Murphy has grown disillusioned with her many lovers. What she needs is a new challenge, and she finds him in Jacob Trent. The tall, gorgeous panther of a man has an aura of danger about him, a sense that he does what he pleases—in life and in a woman’s bed. His sensual movements, the way his mouth on hers ignites her most primal passions, suggest that he can have any woman he wants…and he wants Shannon… Jacob is a Chanku disgraced, dispelled from the pack for trying to seduce his Alpha’s woman. For Jacob, no woman was ever enough to satisfy him. But he’s never met anyone like Shannon before. Something about her awakens a powerful hunger, a white-hot desire that must be explored, no matter the cost. He was sent to protect Shannon. Now, all he wants to do is pleasure her… Praise for Wolf Tales “Packs a punch…I highly recommend this story to all lovers of erotic fiction!” —Sensual Romance Reviews “EXTREMELY erotic. The love encounters are intense, fiery, and passionately HOT!” —Just Erotic Romance Reviews “Absolutely superb…so steamy I would not have been surprised to see smoke rise from the pages.” —Coffee Time Romance

WILD AT HEART Empowered by hidden talents that intensify their senses, master shapeshifters Mik and AJ are on the prowl in New Mexico. They're on a mission to rescue a lost kin named Tala, a woman sold into bondage and desperate to escape. Free of her captors, Tala will experience true liberation with Mik and AJ—an uninhibited ménage à trois that takes her to the heights of erotic pleasure and reveals her true Chanku nature. . . Praise for Kate Douglas' erotic "Sexy, tense, and complex."— Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 12 "The story is so thrilling and the sex is so hot."— Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 11 "Kate Douglas is definitely NOT for the timid reader."—Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author Previously published in Sexy Beast II 34,200 Words

Watch a Video Trailer Cross Into A Realm Where Pleasure Rules The Night-And The Most Dangerous Passions Have Yet To Be Unleashed... When Tinker McClintock is assigned to track down a young woman who has no idea of her Chanku heritage, he intends it to be a job like any other. But wolf rescue specialist Lisa Quinn arouses in him an intense and immediate attraction that cannot be denied. Her innocent beauty belies a passionate soul and white-hot desire that demands to be satisfied again and again. And she will soon undergo a change that will awaken sensations beyond anything she's ever imagined... Unaware of her own shapeshifting powers, Lisa is totally dedicated to her work and determined to discover why wolves have been disappearing from her sanctuary. The mysterious Tinker may be just the man to help her learn the truth-even as he proves the perfect partner to indulge her every sensual fantasy. As shared ecstasy brings Tinker and Lisa ever closer, the lines between danger and passion will blur. And by the light of the full moon, all will be revealed... Praise for Wolf Tales "HOT, HOT, HOT." -The Romance Readers Connection "A mercury hot paranormal erotic romance that will burn the readers' fingers (and a few other spots)."-The Best Reviews "Heroines whom we love for their strength...heroes who we love for their sensitivity." -Romantic Times "Readers will devour Wolf Tales."-Romance Reviews Today "An atomic hot erotic romance with real emotional depth." -Joyfully Reviewed Warning! This Is A Really Hot Book (Sexually Explicit)

Two Couples, One Wicked Passion. Welcome To The Wild Side Of Love...Life hasn't always been easy for strong-willed Millie West, but it's been a hell of a lot simpler without romantic entanglements. Millie finds her pleasure when and where she wants it, although what she's gotten from regular guys has never been quite enough. When she meets Ulrich Mason, she finally learns why. Imbued with the sexual prowess of the Chanku pack, Ulrich is the perfect partner to help Millie embrace the birthright that has been denied her for too long. But will the very ritual that binds them in ultimate pleasure reveal secrets that could destroy them both...? Like his pack brother, Taylor Quinn is on a mission to bring a Chanku female into the fold—but his quarry is far wilder than any he has yet encountered. Caught in a feral limbo between woman and wolf, Manda is scarred by the cruelty of a world that has never understood her. It will take patience, compassion, and the healing hand of a master lover to help Manda embrace her own sensual powers—and the mate who loves her beyond measure...

A Woman's Secrets. A Man's Search. An Unexplored Realm Of Pure Pleasure. . . Pride. Power. Passion. They are the hallmarks of the shapeshifting Chanku—although not every member can immediately accept these gifts. Some, like Eve, must learn to love themselves before they can fully embrace their heritage. Eve's journey takes her far from Montana and her mate, Adam. What she finds in Florida's steamy climes is another of her kind. Beautiful, mysterious, and extraordinarily sensuous, Mei Chen is also desperate and alone—for she harbors a terrifying secret that will destroy her, unless she can open herself to the power of the pack. . . Oliver knows the loneliness of total isolation, of being unable to share ecstasy with another living soul, so when he accompanies Adam to Florida to reunite with Eve, he is immediately drawn to her vulnerable companion. Mei clearly needs Adam's healing touch, yet Oliver, so long in the shadows, also recognizes Mei as the mate for whom he has been searching. Only when Mei is free to lay herself completely bare, can her Chanku destiny be fulfilled. And when she is ready, no matter what the risk, Oliver will be there to indulge her every desire. . . Praise for the Erotic Novels of Kate Douglas "HOT, HOT, HOT."— The Romance Readers Connection "A smorgasbord of sensual delights."— Romance Reviews Today "I recommend this hot little number for anyone looking for something different and just plain arousing."— Just Erotic Romance Reviews WARNING! THIS IS A REALLY HOT BOOK (Sexually Explicit)

They Come Together In A Haze Of Seduction. . . Powerfully sensual and potently erotic, the Chanku are an exotic race of shapeshifters. Their intent is never to harm, only to delight in each other's sexual passion and pleasure. But someone or something is out to hurt them, and after attacks against all threepacks across the country, all targeted at women and children, Anton Cheval calls the Chanku home to find out who is orchestrating these assaults—and to stop them. Where Passion Knows No Limits. . . But as the Chanku come together to defend themselves, something even more unexpected happens. The combined sexual energy of so many libidinous shapeshifters creates an orgy of uncontrollable desire. Now Anton wonders if the Chanku's powers of seduction have merely increased in the presence of so many of their own kind, or whether they have discovered an important and unexpected legacy from their mystical and mysterious past. . .

Kate Douglas is definitely NOT for the timid reader. —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author The Time Is Now By invitation of Mik, Tala and AJ, a new group of six young people are discovering their Chanku heritage. They call themselves the Wolfpack, with Logan, the leader, Jazzy Blue, his lover, and Deacon, the outsider. Together they will learn of their shapeshifting power and their amazingly sensual legacy. . . Praise for Kate Douglas' erotic "Sexy, tense, and complex." — Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 12 "The story is so thrilling and the sex is so hot." — Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 11 "Kate Douglas always has a way with the sensual world of erotic romance." — Coffee Time Romance This book contains adult content. Previously published in Sexy Beast VI 33,000 Words

Welcome To The Pack... In the shadows they transform into beasts possessed of boundless sexual energy, with the strength and stamina to indulge every primal urge. Now, six new Chanku have appeared—bold, brash, and very much in need of their elders’ wisdom. It is decided to split the young pack: three will travel to Montana to learn from Anton Cheval, and three to Colorado to be mentored by Ulrich Mason and his mate, Millie... Having weathered a series of vicious attacks, the Montana pack welcomes the distraction of breaking in the novices. But everything changes with the arrival of a mysterious stranger whose connection to Millie will bring the she-wolf, her partner, and their protégés—including Matt, the sensitive alpha Millie has brought to his sexual peak—to Montana. The time has come for Millie to confront her past, even as the young Chanku prepare for a future of power, pride, and pure pleasure...

When Beth and Nick first discovered the amazingly sensual power of their Chanku birthright, the desire to mate was fierce and uncontrollable. But Beth remains haunted by an event from her past, and she must confront it in order to accept her new life and find the happiness she so desperately seeks. . .

In the dead of a Montana night, all the Chanku packs have gathered, not for a hunt, but for a vigil. As Tia and Luc prepare for the arrival of their twins, Chanku from across the country wait—and share their stories of becoming. . . For each, embracing the truth of who and what they are has been a life-altering experience. From Anton and Oliver's journey of discovery to Jacob Trent's dark night of the soul;from the intensely powerful relationship Mik and AJ shared even before they knew about Chanku to Stefan's torturous feral years, the stories are woven together by common threads: loneliness, brutality, tenderness—and the ultimate satisfaction of finding one's place in the pack. The revelations of primal desire and human need made this night will bring the Chanku closer than even they dreamed possible. But will the bond be strong enough when the united packs are called upon to save the most vulnerable among them. . .?

Kate Douglas is definitely NOT for the timid reader. —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author To Be Free In a quest to learn more about their sensual shapeshifter history, Anton travels to Florida with Stefan, his lover, and Matt, one of the newest Chanku. There they find the goddess who gives their erotic birthright meaning, but only Matt is powerful enough to discover the amazing secrets this mystical woman possesses. . . Praise for Kate Douglas' erotic "Sexy, tense, and complex." — Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 12 "The story is so thrilling and the sex is so hot." — Romantic Times, 4 Stars on WOLF TALES 11 "Kate Douglas always has a way with the sensual world of erotic romance." — Coffee Time Romance This book contains adult content. Previously published in Sexy Beast VIII 37,200 Words

A Life For A Life The Chanku are gifted with more power—of mind, body, and soul—than the most superior of humans. Yet even these exceptional beings cannot change the laws of nature. . .or destiny. And when one loses his human life mate to a tragic accident, he is shattered by grief he never imagined possible. . . The only thing worse than losing his love is knowing that her death was caused by the incompetence of a goddess supposedly possessed of timeless wisdom. The justice dealt for the goddess' horrible mistake is a demotion—from immortal to human—and the charge of filling the missing space in the Montana pack. But while some accept her quickly, not all are so willing. . . It is time for Anton, Stefan, and Adam to test the newcomer: to see if she can withstand the heights of ecstasy these Chanku men will show her—and to discover whether, when faced with the ultimate sacrifice, she will make the right choice. . . "Definitely NOT for the timid reader. . .Oh, to be Chanku!" —Anne McCaffrey Praise for Kate Douglas' and her Wolf Tales Series "A searing erotic tale that will send your senses reeling." —Cheyenne McCray "Deliciously erotic, lushly romantic. . .explores the hot edge of passion!" —Angela Knight "Heroines whom we love for their strength. . .heroes we love for their sensitivity." —Romantic Times

The Hunger They are Chanku, a race of shapeshifters whose bodies hunger for sexual passion and pleasure. Protective of their own, the Chanku have always relied upon their primal instincts to keep their packs safe. . .until now. Tala and Lisa have been kidnapped and no one knows where they are. Mik, AJ and Tinker fear not only for the safety of their mates but for that of their unborn children as well. . . The Power Unwilling to concede to the kidnappers' demands, the men summon Anton for help. Devising a daring rescue plan of his own, Anton calls upon all the Chanku to lose themselves in an erotic encounter like never before. As they link together and succumb to complete carnal desire, their sexual energy fills him with a superhuman ability to outmatch even their strongest enemy. . .

The Final Chapter Gifted with exceptional strength and extraordinary sensuality, the shapeshifting Chanku have learned to survive on their own, far away from their one true home in the mountains of Montana. But as the years pass, the packs begin to long for one another, for the incredible passion they enjoy together and for the erotic pleasure they find only with their own kind. . . It is then they hear Anton's call. He has learned even more about the fascinating past of the Chanku. And the young girl, Lily, has made the most astonishing discovery of all. . . The time has come for all Chanku to come together as one, to reclaim their primal past and to enter an amazing future that no one ever dreamed. Their epic journey is over, at least for now. . . Praise for Kate Douglas and her Wolf Tales Novels "A powerful story, terrific ending and a satisfying variety of sex scenes. . ." - Romantic Times on Wolf Tales 10 "This time she has outdone herself." - Coffee Time Romance on Wolf Tales 10 "For the best in paranormal romance, be sure to add the name Kate Douglas to your must-buy list." - Midwest Book Reviews