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They were too young when they met to know they were fated mates, but their wolves knew… Caleb After years of searching for my mate, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’m destined to be a lone wolf. Now I spend most of my time in my cabin in the mountains, working on my business and keeping my grumpy self away from my neighbors. Until the dreams start again… Danielle When I was just a pup I got lost in the woods. Alone and scared, I didn’t think I’d survive. Until my knight in shining armor arrived. I’ve never forgotten the older boy who saved me and brought me back to my ...

She’s a billionaire pretending to be the maid. He’s a billionaire falling for the wrong woman… or maybe the right one. When James Fitzgerald sees a gorgeous woman cleaning his office after hours, he assumes she’s part of the janitorial staff. What he doesn’t know is that the "cleaning lady" is actually Nina Jimenez, the CEO of Johnson Janitorial and a billionaire in her own right. She’s just filling in during the holidays, something she does to stay connected to her employees and avoid the spotlight. James is used to women chasing his wealth and name, but something about the ...

When she called IT to fix her computer she didn’t expect it would reboot her entire love life. Dr. Diana Owens doesn’t date coworkers, especially not younger ones. But when a charming, persistent tech guy shows up to rescue her frozen laptop -- and flashes a dimpled smile that makes her knees weak -- she agrees to one drink. Just one. It’s not like anything is actually going to happen between them… Kevin knows what he wants the second he lays eyes on Diana. She’s brilliant, beautiful, and completely unaware of how sexy she is. Convincing her to break her own rules won’t be easy,...

Four women discover that the best gifts come after forty -- and they're definitely not under the tree. Unlock the magic of holiday love with this collection of 4 steamy midlife romcoms including: Dating Santa — A cynical retail manager meets her match in a department store Santa who's nothing like she expected -- and everything she didn't know she needed. Turns out this Navy vet's got more than milk and cookies on his mind. Christmas Cookies — Two ER doctors pulling Christmas Eve shifts discover the perfect cure for getting through the holiday is caffeine, chemistry, and a batch of ...

This year Santa is getting a Christmas present…a brand new mate! Tony is transitioning back to civilian life after twenty years in the military and trying to figure out his next steps. When his mom signs him up to play Santa at Greysden’s annual holiday festival, he’s not happy about it. After so many years away from his family, he’s lost his love of the holiday, and the last thing the grumpy wolf wants to do is spread Christmas cheer. Marissa just moved to town, looking for a fresh start to heal her broken heart. When a growly Santa tracks her down and says he’s her fated mate, ...

Sometimes, it takes stitches to mend the past… When an accident sends writer Janna Frazier to the emergency room, it’s not just the blood loss that’s making her woozy. She is shocked to learn that her doctor is the man she fell in love with at a New Year’s Eve party twenty years ago. The one who disappeared without a trace, leaving her pregnant and humiliated. Dr. Steve Jacobs had almost forgotten the woman he fell for all those years ago. Now he learns that taking Janna’s virginity and then losing her phone number had more serious consequences than he ever imagined. Having found ...

Living in a town full of shifters, witches, vampires, and other mystical creatures, she thinks she’s seen everything. She was wrong. Marian When I was offered the job as head librarian in a small town in Colorado, I was thrilled. (Yeah, yeah, I’m a librarian named Marian, cue the musical jokes.) Sure, I’m one of the only humans in this magical little part of the world, but the residents welcome me with open arms. At least I thought they did, before someone tried to play an April Fool’s joke on me. There’s no way the hot younger guy flirting with me is into a middle-aged woman like...

She just divorced one monster, she’s not going to fall for another! Maggie I thought I’d done everything right, getting married to the perfect man and creating the perfect life together. But it was all an illusion. My ex-husband was an emotionally abusive cheater and now that I’m free from him, I’m ready to get a new start. When my cousin offers me a job, I head to the small town of Greysden Colorado, eager to leave all my bad memories behind. But there’s something weird about this town… like the fact that my cousin is a witch who says that I also have latent magical powers. And...

They were each other’s first love in high school – in midlife they’ll be each other's last love too. Tara Month after month, my friends are finding love through our local book club. No one can explain it, but somehow whatever happens in the books we read happens to one lucky book club member in real life. When we read a story about childhood sweethearts who are reunited later in life, I never expect that this time I’ll be the one to fall in love. Patrick When I move back to my hometown, I never expect to run into my childhood best friend. I haven’t seen Tara in twenty-five years ...

A witch looking to rekindle her powers. A wolf shifter in search of a mate. When their worlds collide, it’s magic! After losing her job and getting divorced, Tabitha Kessler is ready for a fresh start. She moves to the supernatural town of Greysden where she can practice her magic in the open and finally begin living her life on her own terms. At least until a silver fox starts coming around claiming she’s his fated mate. Wolf shifter Archie Grey has spent the last forty-two years searching for his mate. When he meets Tabitha, he knows the wait is over – or so he thinks. The stubborn ...

Previously published as “Dirty Martinis” by Rose Bak The boy on the playground has grown up into quite a sexy man -- and he mixes a good drink too! Olga When your sister is married to a famous rock star and your boss is a self-made billionaire, it’s hard not to feel inferior now and then. So, when I found out my landlord was selling my apartment and I was going to have to move – again – I decided to pop into the new bar up the street for a little liquid comfort. I wasn’t expecting to run into the guy who’d been my first boyfriend. It was in kindergarten, but it still totally ...

When you’re an introvert who works on a ranch, it’s pretty hard to meet women. Unless they fall from the sky… Peter Jeffers spent his entire life working on his family’s ranch. His friends joked that he could have been a grumpy mountain man if Texas wasn’t so flat. But the truth is, the peace and quiet of working on the land suits him. Even if it gets a bit lonely… Dr. Abigail Southerland has a job to do. There’s been a report of animal abuse on the Jeffers ranch, and as the county’s lead animal cruelty investigator, she’s obligated to see if the reports are true. She ...

She escaped once, and she’s never going to be caged again! Clothing designer Kat Phillips nearly lost her life escaping her hometown. The tiger shifter did the unthinkable: leave the tiger streak and their autocratic and old-fashioned ways. She’s clawed her way to independence, and now she’s finally in a place where she feels safe and stable. Until a wolf walks into her store and insists that they are fated mates. For contractor Stuart Grey it’s love at first sight, for him and his wolf. Kat insists that she doesn’t feel the same, but even the strongest tiger can’t fight fate ...

A runaway bride walks into a bar…and finds her fated mate! Security Chief Duncan has just about given up on finding love. Almost everyone around him has paired up, but he’s still a lone wolf. Until a woman in a wedding dress appears in the doorway of his favorite watering hole… Elizabeth fought her way out of her old-fashioned pack. About to turn forty, she’s ready for a new start in the shifter town of Greysden. She’s ready to be independent and to finally live life on her own terms. What she’s not ready for? An overprotective wolf who claims she’s his mate the minute she ...

He’s a grumpy machinist. She’s an uptight efficiency expert. They’re going to use every tool in their arsenal to save the factory – or kill each other trying! George is a simple guy. He likes bowling, watching football, and remodeling his house. He’s worked at the same place since he was eighteen and for him, a job is just a job. Until his union steward tells them that management is considering outsourcing their jobs to Mexico. Cassandra is the leading efficiency expert for Thomas Industries. She’s got a reputation for being tough, fair, and getting results. She’s determined ...

She’s avoided commitment for fifty-six years. There’s no way she’s going to let some guy she just met put a ring on her finger now! Amy After my landlord sells our apartment building, leaving me homeless, my best friend Julie convinces me to rent her condo at the Silver Falls Active Living Community. I wouldn’t have even considered moving into a fifty-five and older community, but I’m getting a great deal on the rent. And then there’s all the hot older guys living there. I guess there’s a reason the residents call this place “Silver Fox Falls”. Things are changing with my ...

We all crave connection. The desire to be loved, to have friends, to feel like we are not alone in this world. All of us are defined by the relationships we share, whether it’s with our families, friends, romantic partners, and even ourselves. “It’s All About Relationships” includes a series of essays focusing on the good, the bad, and the ugly part of relationships. With her signature mix of humor and practicality, Rose Bak offers insights into modern relationships and presents real-world ideas on how to make your relationships work better for you. Topics covered include: ...

The first time Jonah Davis met his mate he was arresting her. The second time he saw his mate, he was rescuing her. When moved to the small shifter town of Greysden to become sheriff, Jonah was hoping that he would finally find his fated mate. He and his wolf had almost given up on finding love until they scented Susan Grey. Unfortunately, the beautiful and fiery wolf shifter hates him and has no interest in being his mate. She isn’t the first person that he arrested who has held a grudge. But little does Susan know that when Jonah decides on a goal, he pursues it with single-minded ...

The love spell worked…on the wrong sister! When her sister begs her to do a love spell to attract her true mate, Cami is hesitant. Her magic is glitchy on a good day. But what’s the harm of trying? To everyone’s shock, the spell manifests exactly the man they hoped for, except for one problem…he’s in love with Cami, not her sister. Shapeshifter Stephen doesn’t believe in magic, but he does believe in fate. His wolf knows the truth: Cami is his true mate, the one he’s destined to be together with forever. If only Cami could forget about the spell and listen to her heart… “...

Just when she’d given up on finding her fated mate, he turns up in her kitchen. Pepper Rosewater is known around town as the “mate magnet”. Everyone in the magical town of Greysden seems to find their true love when they’re with Pepper. Shifters, demons, witches…she helps them all, whether she means to or not. Now she’s decided to focus on her newly restored witchcraft and do something she’s always longed to do – learn how to cook. Charles is a magical mutt. He’s part demon, part wolf, part vampire, and one hundred percent grumpy about it. Ever since he turned forty his ...