City Wolf Trilogy: Interracial Romance

City Wolf Trilogy: Interracial Romance PDF Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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City Wolf Zandrea, Nita and Stacy are three girlfriends who are only interested in what club to pop into on Friday and Saturday nights. Zandrea's life is turned upside down when, on break from her shift at the hospital cafeteria, she meets a sexy man with a serious injury in the emergency room. Nita and Stacy refuse to believe the man who Zandrea says disappeared from the hospital is the same guy they meet later at the club. But who cares. He's hot and he's set his sights on Zandrea. Nothing else matters...until Zandrea finds out what he really is. City Wolf 2 Nita is jealous of her friend Zandrea when she finds a man that is everything she could ever hope for, and nothing would make Nita happier than if she were to find someone of her own. When not one but two men begin to pursue her, she doesn't know what to do. The less intimidating of the two, the younger, mysterious man, Deandre, might be the better choice. But Lucas will not take no for an answer when he spots the woman he wants in his bed. Despite being warned by her friends that Lucas is not what he seems and is too much for a gentle woman like Nita, she can't seem to stay away from him. Still, Deandre has plans for the sweet Nita, and he will do whatever is necessary to make her give him what he wants. City Wolf 3 Stacy’s girlfriends lucked out finding a man, and when Stacy learns that they are wolf shape-shifters, she’s even more impressed. She wants one of her own, and decides to shop around among Brant and Lucas’ wolf buddies. Every last one of them is hot as hell, especially Nash. Being the bold thing that she is, Stacy makes a move on Nash, but is floored when he tells her she should stick to human men. Humiliated, hurt, and pissed off, Stacy turns to a new wolf shifter from out of town. Alphons is dangerous, wild, and sexy. Stacy is a little put off about him challenging Nash for the Alpha position, but what happens after the fight is even more shocking. Nash didn’t want to have anything to do with a human woman, least of all one of Zandrea’s friends. He was happy for his brothers, but that route wasn’t for him, especially if he wanted to remain leader of his pack. After one kiss, Nash can’t get Stacy out of his mind, and yet, he wonders if he can trust her motives since she’s still too close with his rival, Alphons.

City Wolf Trilogy: Interracial Romance

City Wolf Trilogy: Interracial Romance PDF Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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City Wolf Zandrea, Nita and Stacy are three girlfriends who are only interested in what club to pop into on Friday and Saturday nights. Zandrea's life is turned upside down when, on break from her shift at the hospital cafeteria, she meets a sexy man with a serious injury in the emergency room. Nita and Stacy refuse to believe the man who Zandrea says disappeared from the hospital is the same guy they meet later at the club. But who cares. He's hot and he's set his sights on Zandrea. Nothing else matters...until Zandrea finds out what he really is. City Wolf 2 Nita is jealous of her friend Zandrea when she finds a man that is everything she could ever hope for, and nothing would make Nita happier than if she were to find someone of her own. When not one but two men begin to pursue her, she doesn't know what to do. The less intimidating of the two, the younger, mysterious man, Deandre, might be the better choice. But Lucas will not take no for an answer when he spots the woman he wants in his bed. Despite being warned by her friends that Lucas is not what he seems and is too much for a gentle woman like Nita, she can't seem to stay away from him. Still, Deandre has plans for the sweet Nita, and he will do whatever is necessary to make her give him what he wants. City Wolf 3 Stacy’s girlfriends lucked out finding a man, and when Stacy learns that they are wolf shape-shifters, she’s even more impressed. She wants one of her own, and decides to shop around among Brant and Lucas’ wolf buddies. Every last one of them is hot as hell, especially Nash. Being the bold thing that she is, Stacy makes a move on Nash, but is floored when he tells her she should stick to human men. Humiliated, hurt, and pissed off, Stacy turns to a new wolf shifter from out of town. Alphons is dangerous, wild, and sexy. Stacy is a little put off about him challenging Nash for the Alpha position, but what happens after the fight is even more shocking. Nash didn’t want to have anything to do with a human woman, least of all one of Zandrea’s friends. He was happy for his brothers, but that route wasn’t for him, especially if he wanted to remain leader of his pack. After one kiss, Nash can’t get Stacy out of his mind, and yet, he wonders if he can trust her motives since she’s still too close with his rival, Alphons.

Wild Wolf: Black Mesa Wolves 4 (Wolf Shifter Romance Series)

Wild Wolf: Black Mesa Wolves 4 (Wolf Shifter Romance Series) PDF Author: J.K. Harper
Publisher: J.K. Harper
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201

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Book 4 in the Black Mesa Wolves series by USA Today bestselling author J.K. Harper "The romance was steamy, the action was exciting, and did I mention the sex was incredible?" Tate Bardou is a successful horse whisperer living the cowboy dream. He's also a sweet heartbreaker with a panty-melting smile. As a dedicated Black Mesa Wolf Pack Guardian, his days have meaning and purpose. Yet despite his content life, something essential is missing from his soul. And damned if he can figure out what it is--until he meets stunning, half-wild Claire and everything falls into place. Wild wolf Claire lives by her sharply honed instincts, leading a fiercely guarded solitary existence. Growing up without a pack, she was raised to believe they are far too controlling. An independent wolf leads a lonely and precarious life. But when she meets Tate, he captures her untamed heart. Tate, however, is undeniably bound to his Pack--and Claire will never surrender her freedom. But when a dangerous wolf from Claire's past returns, Tate and his bewitching wild wolf must find common ground, and fast. Otherwise, they risk losing everything--unless he can prove to her that the battle for a mate's love is always worth the cost. To the reader: This story is filled with hawt times, sexy romance, and the secret world of wolf shifters. If you love shifters, small towns, and the power of wild love to always triumph in the end, this book is for you. Black Mesa Wolves Guardian Wolf Alpha Wolf Hunting Wolf Wild Wolf Solstice Wolf Christmas Wolf New Year Wolf Protector Wolf Fire Wolf Rogue Wolf (coming soon) Fans of the following books and series are known to enjoy this scorching hot wolf shifter paranormal romance with sizzling sex scenes, alpha male hero, plenty of action & adventure, and true love between werewolf fated mates: a kingdom of exiles academy of magic dragon's gift accidentally in love alpha heist alpha mated alpha resolution attack by magic dragon's gift awakening dragon born in fire burning tower call of the dragon choose love crime of magic dragon's gift crimes against magic dark lover dark stranger the dream desired by the wolf dragon warrior falling for a wolf first bite garden of the wolf golden age greyriver shifters halfway to the grave hotbloods Kate Daniels’ Magic Series luna proxy master of magic dragon's gift moon lovers natural mage natural witch obsidian son protected mate raised in fire shadow keeper shadow kissed twisted fate undercover magic dragon's gift wild hunger wolf lake wolf’s secret baby Keywords related to this scorching hot, romantic wolf shifter series: 21st Century, Action Adventure, Adventure Books, Alpha Hero, Alpha Male, Animals & Nature, Best Selling Shifter Series, Bestselling Series, Black Mesa Wolves, Book, Contemporary, Current, ebook, Epic Fantasy, Essential Reads, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Romance Books, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Stories, Fantasy, Fated Mates, Feisty Heroine, Happy Ever After, HEA, Heroine, Hot Romance, Hot Sexy Read, J.K. Harper Books, J.K. Harper, Love Story, Magical Adventures, Millionaire, Mythology and Folklore, New Adult Romance, New Adult, Paranormal Fantasy Books, Paranormal Romance Books, Paranormal Romance Series, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Popular Series, Quick read, Racy Romance, Rich, Romance Books, Romance eBook, Romance Novel, Romance Series, Romantic Suspense, Seduction, Sensual, Series, Sexy, Shapeshifter Romance With Sex, Shifter Romance, Shifter Series, Short Reads, Small Town Romance, Story, Supernatural and Occult, Supernatural, Suspense, Suspenseful Read, Thriller, Top Rated Books, Top Rated Fantasy Collection With Shapeshifters, Top Romance Reads, USA Today Bestselling Author, Wealthy, Werewolf, Werewolves and Shifters, Wolf Romance, Wolf Shifter Romance, Wolves, Women's Fiction

Hunting Wolf: Black Mesa Wolves 3 (Wolf Shifter Romance Series)

Hunting Wolf: Black Mesa Wolves 3 (Wolf Shifter Romance Series) PDF Author: J.K. Harper
Publisher: J.K. Harper
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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Book 3 in the Black Mesa Wolves series by USA Today bestselling author J.K. Harper "I am glad I gave J.K. Harper a try! I love her shifter world! She's created a wonderful world and characters that captured my attention from the first chapter. This is my favorite in the series so far." -Night Owl Reviews, 4.5 Top Pick Caleb Bardou has a quick answer for anything that comes at him: his fists. Barreling through life, damn the consequences, has always worked for him. With dangerous rogue wolves threatening his Pack, he must be a ruthless hunter. But when a delicate little she-wolf gets in his steamroller way, he has to find a different strategy to win the unexpected battle for her body and her heart. Each time civilized Rielle Amoux thinks about caveman Caleb, she gets all tingly inside. Yet she refuses to be flustered by a hot-headed, chest-thumping, he-man of a wolf. Except Caleb is sexier than sin, and he arouses her on a primal level--the part of her she's always denied from fear she won't be able to control it. But if she doesn't free her wild side soon, she risks losing her wolf forever.... Between vicious rogues and sweetly seductive Rielle, Caleb has his hands full. Just when he thinks he has everything under control, his trigger temper erupts again. This time, the fallout could be disastrous for his Pack--as well as for any chance he has with the sexy little wolf who might be his destiny. To the reader: This story is filled with hawt times, sexy romance, and the secret world of wolf shifters. If you love shifters, small towns, and the power of wild love to always triumph in the end, this story is for you. Black Mesa Wolves Guardian Wolf Alpha Wolf Hunting Wolf Wild Wolf Solstice Wolf Christmas Wolf New Year Wolf Protector Wolf Fire Wolf Rogue Wolf (coming soon) Fans of the following books and series are known to enjoy this scorching hot wolf shifter paranormal romance with sizzling sex scenes, alpha male hero, plenty of action & adventure, and true love between werewolf fated mates: a kingdom of exiles academy of magic dragon's gift accidentally in love alpha heist alpha mated alpha resolution attack by magic dragon's gift awakening dragon born in fire burning tower call of the dragon choose love crime of magic dragon's gift crimes against magic dark lover dark stranger the dream desired by the wolf dragon warrior falling for a wolf first bite garden of the wolf golden age greyriver shifters halfway to the grave hotbloods Kate Daniels’ Magic Series luna proxy master of magic dragon's gift moon lovers natural mage natural witch obsidian son protected mate raised in fire shadow keeper shadow kissed twisted fate undercover magic dragon's gift wild hunger wolf lake wolf’s secret baby Keywords related to this scorching hot, romantic wolf shifter series: 21st Century, Action Adventure, Adventure Books, Alpha Hero, Alpha Male, Animals & Nature, Best Selling Shifter Series, Bestselling Series, Black Mesa Wolves, Book, Contemporary, Current, ebook, Epic Fantasy, Essential Reads, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Romance Books, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Stories, Fantasy, Fated Mates, Feisty Heroine, Happy Ever After, HEA, Heroine, Hot Romance, Hot Sexy Read, J.K. Harper Books, J.K. Harper, Love Story, Magical Adventures, Millionaire, Mythology and Folklore, New Adult Romance, New Adult, Paranormal Fantasy Books, Paranormal Romance Books, Paranormal Romance Series, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Popular Series, Quick read, Racy Romance, Rich, Romance Books, Romance eBook, Romance Novel, Romance Series, Romantic Suspense, Seduction, Sensual, Series, Sexy, Shapeshifter Romance With Sex, Shifter Romance, Shifter Series, Short Reads, Small Town Romance, Story, Supernatural and Occult, Supernatural, Suspense, Suspenseful Read, Thriller, Top Rated Books, Top Rated Fantasy Collection With Shapeshifters, Top Romance Reads, USA Today Bestselling Author, Wealthy, Werewolf, Werewolves and Shifters, Wolf Romance, Wolf Shifter Romance, Wolves, Women's Fiction

Black Mesa Wolves Collection Box Set (Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance Series)

Black Mesa Wolves Collection Box Set (Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance Series) PDF Author: J.K. Harper
Publisher: J.K. Harper
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1475

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Smokin' hot wolf shifters lay eyes on their destined mates and will do anything to win them. Get ready to feel the heat with this irresistible boxed set by a USA TODAY Bestselling author! "If you are a shifter fan, then this series is for you. Very well written." -Night Owl Reviews, 4.5 Top Pick Guardian Wolf Lily Bardou lost her status as a Guardian for the Black Mesa Wolf Pack—until sexy Kieran Rendall prowls into her life, very willing to help her release the past and unlock her caged passions. Alpha Wolf Rafe Bardou craves one thing he can’t have: Sara Kenyon as his mate. Losing control isn’t an option, but it may be the only way to convince this sweet vixen he’s her alpha wolf. Hunting Wolf Roughneck fighter Caleb Bardou and civilized Rielle Amoux are total opposites. But he might be the only one who can unleash her repressed wolf before it’s too late. Wild Wolf When cowboy and pack wolf Tate Bardou meets wild wolf Claire Amarok, he captures her untamed heart. Claire is fiercely independent—unless Tate can prove the battle for a mate’s love is always worth the cost. Solstice Wolf Rising legal star Lia Woolsey adores her settled small town mate Connor Lowe. But when she gets a big city job offer, they face an impossible choice only winter solstice magic can fix. Christmas Wolf When omega wolf Ana Lyall walked away from her forbidden human soulmate, Mason Pearce, it shattered her heart. Only a dash of wild Christmas magic could turn their season bright. New Year Wolf With his mate Rielle at his side, hotheaded Caleb is on a new path—until an old enemy shows up and threatens to take the shine off his bright new year. Protector Wolf Jace Canagan has one last shot at being a pack Guardian. Then sexy Caitlin Rendall strides into his life with her twins, challenging all his ideas of what it means to be a protector wolf. Fire Wolf No matter how many lives firefighter Tanner Canagan saves, dark guilt keeps his heart locked. Paramedic Jordyn Lowe must convince him their broken souls can create a sexy firestorm of a mate union…forever. Savage Wolf Not only does Carmen Delacruz know the bossy, seductive, untamed Dante Romano is her mate, she also knows she might be the only one who can save him from his own savage wolf. Rogue Wolf Luke Rawlins and Tala Mingan must heal their broken souls before they can find a joyful future together—and to be able to save their wolf pack from an evil assault by their terrible past. To the reader: This box set is filled with hawt times, sexy romance, and the secret world of wolf shifters. If you love shifters, small towns, and the power of wild love to always triumph in the end, this boxed set is for you. Black Mesa Wolves Guardian Wolf Alpha Wolf Hunting Wolf Wild Wolf Solstice Wolf Christmas Wolf New Year Wolf Protector Wolf Fire Wolf Savage Wolf Rogue Wolf Fans of the following books and series are known to enjoy this scorching hot wolf shifter paranormal romance with sizzling sex scenes, alpha male hero, plenty of action & adventure, and true love between werewolf fated mates: a kingdom of exiles academy of magic dragon's gift accidentally in love alpha heist alpha mated alpha resolution attack by magic dragon's gift awakening dragon born in fire burning tower call of the dragon choose love crime of magic dragon's gift crimes against magic dark lover dark stranger the dream desired by the wolf dragon warrior falling for a wolf first bite garden of the wolf golden age greyriver shifters halfway to the grave hotbloods Kate Daniels’ Magic Series luna proxy master of magic dragon's gift moon lovers natural mage natural witch obsidian son protected mate raised in fire shadow keeper shadow kissed twisted fate undercover magic dragon's gift wild hunger wolf lake wolf’s secret baby Keywords related to this scorching hot, romantic wolf shifter series: 21st Century, Action Adventure, Adventure Books, Alpha Hero, Alpha Male, Animals & Nature, Best Selling Shifter Series, Bestselling Series, Black Mesa Wolves, Book, Box Set, Boxed Set, Collection, Contemporary, Current, ebook, Epic Fantasy, Essential Reads, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Romance Books, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Stories, Fantasy, Fated Mates, Feisty Heroine, Happy Ever After, HEA, Heroine, Hot Romance, Hot Sexy Read, J.K. Harper Books, J.K. Harper, Love Story, Magical Adventures, Millionaire, Mythology and Folklore, New Adult Romance, New Adult, Paranormal Fantasy Books, Paranormal Romance Books, Paranormal Romance Series, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Popular Series, Quick read, Racy Romance, Rich, Romance Books, Romance eBook, Romance Novel, Romance Series, Romantic Suspense, Seduction, Sensual, Series, Sexy, Shapeshifter Romance With Sex, Shifter Romance, Shifter Series, Short Reads, Small Town Romance, Story, Supernatural and Occult, Supernatural, Suspense, Suspenseful Read, Thriller, Top Rated Books, Top Rated Fantasy Collection With Shapeshifters, Top Romance Reads, USA Today Bestselling Author, Wealthy, Werewolf, Werewolves and Shifters, Wolf Romance, Wolf Shifter Romance, Wolves, Women's Fiction

Omega's Destiny (Lost Wolves Book Three)

Omega's Destiny (Lost Wolves Book Three) PDF Author: Zoe Perdita
Publisher: Eccentric Erotica
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Maxim Reznik is the alpha king of a land ravaged by war from without and traitors from within. The barrier that keeps his shifters safe from attacking humans is on the brink of collapse, and the only one who can save his kingdom is the wolf who betrayed Maxim years before – his omega and ex-lover – Sasha Volkav. When Sasha severed their mate bond, Maxim never thought he’d see the omega wolf again. Now Maxim has a wife, a kingdom and a mess of responsibilities, but Sasha needs Maxim’s help. While Sasha ignites old passions Maxim swore died years ago, trusting the omega is a different matter entirely. Sasha might be an omega, but he’s not weak by any means. A curse grants him unimaginable powers that come at a high price – they’re slowly killing him. If Sasha breaks the curse he can save Maxim’s kingdom and his own life. The only problem is he needs his ex-mate’s help to do so, and Maxim isn’t the same alpha Sasha remembers. Years of betrayal have hardened Maxim’s heart, and if Sasha can’t gain Maxim’s forgiveness all is lost. Lust sizzles between Sasha and Maxim, but can they repair their severed bond and fall in love again before it’s too late? Contains graphic gay sex and violence.

City Wolf: Interracial Romance

City Wolf: Interracial Romance PDF Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94

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Previously published. Book 1 in the series. Zandrea, Nita and Stacy are three girlfriends who are only interested in what club to pop into on Friday and Saturday nights. Zandrea's life is turned upside down when, on break from her shift at the hospital cafeteria, she meets a sexy man with a serious injury in the emergency room. Nita and Stacy refuse to believe the man who Zandrea says disappeared from the hospital is the same guy they meet later at the club. But who cares. He's hot and he's set his sights on Zandrea. Nothing else matters...until Zandrea finds out what he really is.

City Wolf 2: Interracial Romance

City Wolf 2: Interracial Romance PDF Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Previously published. Book 2 in the series. Nita is jealous of her friend Zandrea when she finds a man that is everything she could ever hope for, and nothing would make Nita happier than if she were to find someone of her own. When not one but two men begin to pursue her, she doesn't know what to do. The less intimidating of the two, the younger, mysterious man, Deandre, might be the better choice. But Lucas will not take no for an answer when he spots the woman he wants in his bed. Despite being warned by her friends that Lucas is not what he seems and is too much for a gentle woman like Nita, she can't seem to stay away from him. Still, Deandre has plans for the sweet Nita, and he will do whatever is necessary to make her give him what he wants.

The Black Wolves of Boston

The Black Wolves of Boston PDF Author: Wen Spencer
Publisher: Baen Books
ISBN: 1625795599
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 607

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From the Romantic Times Sapphire award winning author of the Internationally best-selling Elfhome series. REBUILD A LIFE, SAVE A CITY Silas Decker had his world destroyed when he was attacked by vampires outside of New Amsterdam. He has rebuilt his life a dozen times in the last three hundred years—each time less and less successfully. Now he lives alone, buried under a hoarding habit, struggling to find some reason to wake up with the setting of the sun. Eloise is a Virtue, pledged to hunting evil. What she doesn’t know is how to live alone in a city full of strangers who know nothing about monsters. Seth is the sixteen-year old Prince of Boston, ward of the Wolf King. Now he is left in a city that desperately needs his protection with enemies gathering all around. Joshua believes he is a normal, college-bound high school senior. His life is shattered when he wakes up in a field, covered with blood, and the prom committee scattered in pieces about him like broken dolls. These four must now come together to unravel a plot by Wickers, witches who gain power from human sacrifices and have the power to turn any human into their puppet. Four people who lost everything struggle to save Boston by saving each other. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Wen Spencer's Elfhome series: “Spencer's intertwining of current Earth technology and otherworldly elven magic is quite ingenious.” —Booklist "The melange of science fiction and fantasy tropes, starships rubbing shoulders with proud elf warriors, is uncommon but tasty. Established fans will enjoy this installment, and those unfamiliar with the series or Spencer may find it an intriguing introduction to her work."—Publishers Weekly About Wen Spencer: “Wit and intelligence inform this off-beat, tongue-in-cheek fantasy. . . . Furious action . . . good characterization, playful eroticism and well-developed folklore. . . . lift this well above the fantasy average. . . . Buffy fans should find a lot to like in the book's resourceful heroine.”—Publishers Weekly on series debut Tinker About Wen Spencer's Eight Million Gods: Eight Million Gods is a wonderfully weird romp through Japanese mythology, culture shock, fan culture and the ability to write your own happy ending. It is diverting and entertaining fantasy."—Galveston County Daily News

The Lone Wolf Series

The Lone Wolf Series PDF Author: Louis Joseph Vance
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027248442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1401

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Lone Wolf is the nickname of the fictional character Michael Lanyard, a jewel thief turned private detective in a series of novels written by Louis Joseph Vance. "The Lone Wolf" series was so popular that it was featured in eight books and 24 films between 1914 and 1949, and also appeared in radio and television series.Contents:The Lone WolfThe False FacesAlias The Lone WolfRed Masquerade: Being the Story of The Lone Wolf's DaughterThe Lone Wolf Returns

City Wolf 3: Interracial Romance

City Wolf 3: Interracial Romance PDF Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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Previously published. Book 3 in the series. Stacy’s girlfriends lucked out finding a man, and when Stacy learns that they are wolf shape-shifters, she’s even more impressed. She wants one of her own, and decides to shop around among Brant and Lucas’ wolf buddies. Every last one of them is hot as hell, especially Nash. Being the bold thing that she is, Stacy makes a move on Nash, but is floored when he tells her she should stick to human men. Humiliated, hurt, and pissed off, Stacy turns to a new wolf shifter from out of town. Alphons is dangerous, wild, and sexy. Stacy is a little put off about him challenging Nash for the Alpha position, but what happens after the fight is even more shocking. Nash didn’t want to have anything to do with a human woman, least of all one of Zandrea’s friends. He was happy for his brothers, but that route wasn’t for him, especially if he wanted to remain leader of his pack. After one kiss, Nash can’t get Stacy out of his mind, and yet, he wonders if he can trust her motives since she’s still too close with his rival, Alphons.