A Heart of Stone, A Fate Unfolding

Stone Griffin thrives on order and purpose, balancing his life as an elementary school teacher with his ancient legacy as a wolf shifter. But when a chance encounter hurls him into the orbit of Sage Tigner, a fiercely independent woman on a reluctant rescue mission, his iron control begins to crack.

Sage has no time for complications, especially ones that involve supernatural creatures and the secrets they keep. But as danger closes in and Stone’s protective instincts awaken, Sage discovers there’s more to life—and love—than she ever imagined.

Bound by fate, Stone and Sage must learn to trust each other and the fate that binds them. Can a lone wolf find his mate and the courage to embrace his destiny? And can a woman whos always stood alone accept that sometimes fate knows best?

Dive into a thrilling paranormal romance where love, loyalty, and danger collide.

Londyn Rice is running for her life, a target of betrayal from the law firm she once trusted. With a fortune in inheritance checks and ruthless enemies closing in, her escape leads her to Waylon Dixon — a man with secrets of his own. Waylon is more than the town’s hardware store owner; he’s a gorilla shifter bound to protect Londyn as his destined mate.

As their lives intertwine, Londyn must navigate a dangerous web of lies, revenge, and supernatural forces. Can she trust Waylon with her heart and life, or will the relentless pursuit of her enemies destroy them both? Together, they must face an enemy who will stop at nothing to claim what isn’t theirs—and discover a love worth fighting for.

Judith and her warrior sisters had been around for several millennia, their time of fighting in wars and conquering kingdoms now a distant memory. Before Queen Dante passed, she graced her prized warriors—the falcon, hawk, eagle, phoenix, vulture, and owl—with humanity as well as immortality.

With two of their sisters mated, Jude and Piper were finding themselves a little envious of the large homes they had. Jude and Piper both were on the hunt for nicer accommodations. Christmas was just around the corner, and neither was sure if they wanted to attend the big gala that had been arranged this year in the old castle where they had all once lived.

Duncan was his mother’s son, thru and thru. He had inherited the gift of foresight as well as immortality and a few other magical traits. Jude being his mate, had been foreseen by his mother, Queen Dante, several millennia ago, and Queen Dante had kept Duncan’s identity a secret from them all.

When Duncan approached her, Jude didn’t know whether to stay put or flee. Being a warrior, she wasn’t afraid of any man, it’s what being with him represented, being a queen, Jude wasn’t sure she was ready for that. She wasn’t sure she would ever be ready for that.

When hotshot lawyer Axel Hathaway trades his corner office for a crumbling estate and a diamond-in-the-rough downtown property, hes looking for an escape—not a fresh start. Then, he meets Mackenzie Mac Booth, a renovation contractor whose sharp wit is matched only by her talent for bringing old buildings back to life.

As they peel back layers of vintage wallpaper and restore century-old hardwood, Axel finds himself falling for more than just the properties historic charm. But both the estate and Mac harbor secrets that refuse to stay buried. With his carefully constructed new life threatening to collapse like a house of cards, Axel must decide if hes finally ready to tear down the walls hes built around his heart.

The final book in the A Cross to Bear series.

Ewing Cross never planned on becoming a dad to six kids, but when he found two little girls in desperate need, he couldn’t turn his back. Before he knew it, his home—and his heart—were full. Juggling diapers, bedtime stories, and the occasional kitchen disaster, Ewing is learning that being a single dad is the toughest job he’s ever loved. But just when things start to settle, trouble comes knocking, and Ewing finds himself fighting to keep his new family safe.

Then there’s Trinity—a fiery, no-nonsense attorney who’s used to doing things her way. She’s got a successful career, no interest in kids, and zero patience for the chaos Ewing’s life brings. But fate has other plans. As sparks fly and tempers flare, Ewing and Trinity might just discover that together, they can handle anything—even six kids, a vineyard, and a little danger.

Ewing is a touching finale about family, love, and the courage to take a chance on something you never saw coming.

Amber Damon has spent her life protecting her younger brother, Wills, from the nightmare of their past—parents who see them as nothing more than currency. When a daring escape to a new town places them in the path of a powerful family with secrets of their own, Amber finds herself under the watchful eye of Wrangler, a man with a mysterious connection to her heart. Though drawn to him, Amber is reluctant to trust him, but Wrangler’s fierce determination to protect her and Wills begins to break through her defenses.

As the two fight to leave their dark pasts behind, an ancient threat awakens. Together, they must face both the family that wants to tear them apart and a mystical legacy that binds them. Will Amber find the courage to embrace a future with Wrangler, or will shadows of the past consume them both?

Shipley has spent her life saving others as a doctor in the Army's M.A.S.H. unit, where she's seen it all—except for a homecoming like this. Returning stateside for her brother-in-law's funeral, she's prepared for a quiet visit with her sister, but instead, she's thrown into a whirlwind of family drama, danger, and unexpected romance.

When a tragic accident thrusts her into the role of hero once again, Shipley finds herself face to face with Dusty, a man who's as relentless as she is in facing life's challenges. Dusty Erickson is no stranger to hard decisions, but when his path crosses with Shipley's, he knows he's found something worth fighting for.

As Shipley navigates family struggles, the pushy advances of a past admirer, and the weight of her military career, she's forced to confront a different kind of battle—one of the heart. Will she allow herself to trust Dusty with her life and her love, or will the burdens of her past keep her from embracing the future they could have together?

General MJ Brandon was trying to help her sister DJ take care of their Grannie. Keeping their father and their uncles away from their Grannie was a top priority. But it was time for MJ to fly back to D.C. She no more made it up in the air with the helicopter before she had to land it again.

Marshall was the original wolf shifter. He'd been around for a long time—hundreds of years. He'd had a mate once, and what a nightmare that had been. She'd pissed off the wrong person and had been killed. When Marshall hunted the man down for the deed, he was unsure whether to blame him or thank him. He was in no hurry to find another mate.

Marshall smelled the blood at the same time the chopper went down. She was his mate, and he'd do what he could to save her. She'd been shot. There was no way he was calling her MJ, either. He'd call her Meggie whether she liked it or not….

Georgeanne Rogers was a former addict. She hadn't touched anything in over six years, but to hear her boss talk, she could barely function. Sometimes, she just needed someone to talk her down…

Ivy had mentioned George to Lance. To be honest, he had thought George was a guy because of the name, but when he got a look at her, he realized she was one of the most beautiful women he'd ever seen. And when he opened the truck door and caught her scent, he was one happy lion…

George wasn't so sure. Feed her first. She would think later…

Harman Griffin had had a bit of bad luck. Calling out a group of disgruntled women had him in the hospital recovering from a bash to the head. If he hadn't been immortal, he wouldn't have survived the ordeal.

He had gotten to know Carrie and Katie Donahue, cousins, while in the hospital. He had a feeling that one of them was his mate, but he wasn't sure. Normally, her scent would be a dead giveaway, but Harman was born unable to smell or taste anything. There had to be some way to figure it out….

Locke Erikson and his brothers needed a way out. Their dad was one mean SOB, and they had to get out of the house before one of them ended up dead. Locke hit the jackpot. It was over a billion dollars, and there was only one winner. Just disappearing and keeping their winnings a secret seemed like the best solution.

Alexandra Grable was down on her luck. Her grandmother, Martha, had been keeping tabs on her and told her she'd be dying soon. Alexandra was hoping that her grandmother would be leaving her enough money to get on her feet. To her surprise, the woman gave nearly everything to Locke, including the responsibility for her care. She didn't have a penny to her name. What was she going to do when she wore out her welcome….

Brad Kirk came from old money, very old money, as he was an immortal.

He was gifted immortality and a great deal of magic by a bear group centuries ago. He was a recluse and didn't like people much, but he was a very shrewd businessman and had more money than he could spend in several lifetimes. Becka Dillard had raised her nephew, Toby, since he was an infant.

He was too young when his parents died to remember them. Now sixteen, Becka was the only mother he knew, and he loved her dearly. She was a trucker. They lived on the road. They never had much in the way of money, but she had plenty of love to share even though she didn't care much for people in general. They were early for her next delivery and, thankfully, had time for a hot, sit-down meal…or so she thought anyway. Some idiot wouldn't leave her alone, accusing her of being the wife of some man named Kirk, and he had a bone to pick with him.

Some days, it didn't pay to get out of bed….

Trent – When the gorgeous woman stumbled into his hospital room, Trent thought his dad was up to his old tricks again―that was until he caught her scent…. Now, because of his wolf, he's face to face with an angry vampire….

Elijah – Noelle's stepfather wasn't their only problem. Elijah's brother Sterling's nightmares had gotten worse and somehow the creature that had marked him was controlling his actions as well…no one was safe….

Scott – But when Chloe and Scott come together, they both find more than they expected…Scott has finally met his match. Now, if everyone would stop trying to kill them, they might live long enough to enjoy each other.

Sterling – Marty knew a few shifters, so she knew what it meant when Sterling told her she was his mate. Oh, hell no, this guy had to be nuts, the “mates” she knew were a strange lot, and she didn't want any part of it….

Randal – Randal knew Laney was his mate, and he couldn't stop her from leaving, but he was going with her if she left. He wouldn't force her to claim him, but he had a solution to her problem if she'd agree to it.

Tanner – Trust didn't come easy for Giyanna, so Tanner had a long way to go to earn her heart. But when bodies started coming out of the woodwork, Giyanna was riddled with guilt for not acting on her instincts years ago. Now it's up to Tanner to see her through it.

Hazel Cherokee and Booth Dixon had been good friends since college. Booth would do anything for her. Hazel had the unpleasant task of visiting her father one last time in jail to find out Grandma's last wishes, and she needed some muscle in case her dad got out of hand. He was a mean man and deserved everything he was getting. Booth couldn't make it, but he'd send one of his brothers…

As soon as Jayden came into the room, he stared at her like he'd never seen a woman before. She was getting annoyed with him because he just kept staring.

“I'm a woman. Haven't you ever seen one before?” He nodded, then grinned. “You're not all that charming if that's what you're going for. Sit down and keep an eye on my father. That's what you're here for, isn't it?”

“Yes. I'll protect you with my life.” She said that they'd have him chained up. She doubted that it would ever go that far. “You never know. Some people are stupider than you think. But he won't touch you. I swear it on my mother's heart.”

This school year was not starting out as Jeremiah had planned. He loved being a teacher, but so far, being the school's new principal had left a lot to be desired. He had only been at it for a few weeks and had already let go of eleven people. He had to find new teachers, and fast.

“Ms. Lexy Turner?” She turned toward them and fell backward when the ladder she'd been standing on slipped. Barely catching her, nearly dropping her when she scrambled away from Mr. J, Richy told her that she was safe. Mr. J just kept holding her even after she told him three times to let her down. She was fine. Finally, he did and just looked at him like he wasn't sure what had just happened. When she was steady on her feet, she and Mr. J seemed to stand really close to each other like he'd never seen a person of the opposite sex before. Then it hit him.

“Ah, crapola. She is your mate, isn't she?”

Carrie Hunter was at the end of her rope. Her brother's gambling debts left her owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was now dead, but somehow, the loansharks he owned money to were going after her. She would rather eat a bullet than live in that kind of fear. The thugs were in the diner to collect…

Archie and his brother Nash just happened to be grabbing a pizza at the diner. Well, Archie was grabbing a pizza, and Nash decided to hone in on his dinner. Nash informed him that the place was being robbed, and everyone was going to die except the manager, and she'd be left alive just to suffer…

The beautiful woman had a gun in her mouth, ready to pull the trigger. Archie thought he'd talked her out of it. He did leave her, but he wasn't sure that he'd be staying away. She was a spitfire, and he wanted to get to know her. Before he was to the dining area again, it hit him like a ton of bricks. He'd just met his mate. Turning to go back and talk to her more, he heard the sound of a gunshot before he reached her office.

Working undercover was mostly all Cassie had ever known. All she had left was her brother, Bradley, who was also special forces and working undercover. Bradley had arranged to meet with her; there was something he wanted her to see, but before he could tell her anything, they were trapped in an ambush. Bradley didn't make it, and she barely survived. The problem was Cassie didn't want to. She had no one left…

Daniel Watson was also working undercover. This was his last gig, and he was ready to retire. He didn't question it when his car was cut off, and he was herded into the back of a van to take care of gunshot victims. It was the nature of the beast…

Daniel was the last of the brothers that Caleb had set out to find. Daniel didn't want his new family to be caught in the crossfire. But Caleb insisted that family is what he needed most right now…

Things were worse than they had all feared. Bradley's secret affected them all… The roots of being Berkley's bastards ran deeper than any of them ever imagined.

Layla Marks had somehow been saddled with her family's debts. Now that nearly everyone was gone, it was up to her to make things right. Even at a physician's pay, it it wasn't nearly enough to do the things she needed to do, like put markers on their graves. Now, some idiot lawyers were ranting that she had some long-lost family because of some DNA test she didn't even take. Oh, well, it was too late to claim the inheritance now anyway. She'd missed the deadline.

Madison thought Layla Marks was one of the most stubborn women he'd ever met, next to his Mom. Even if she was his mate—he'd buy her a house and let her live in it. He'd stay in his apartment. Stubborn or not, there was no way in hell he'd let her walk away from that much money…

Grace McKenna had been friends with Jenson for years, and when she got into a bind, there was no way Jenson was going to let her deal with it on her own. Jenson's wife, Jade, loved Gracie to pieces, too.

Maverick was tired of living in a condo. Staying in a house while out of town attending a few classes had him realizing the condo life wasn't what he wanted. He was ready for a change. His dad told him about a house he had considered getting for the foundation, but it had too much land. Maverick took a look and fell in love with it as soon as he walked in the front door. The banker did warn him, though, that the prior owner's family might be a bother, but Maverick loved the house so much that he'd take it anyway.

Jade told Gracie that everyone was helping out Jenson's brother, Maverick, move some stuff into his new house. Gracie agreed to tag along.

Mac Pendleton didn't know what had come over her. When she woke up that morning, strange things were going on with her, and it scared her too much to think about it. This weird assed vine had just appeared on her back, and it moved. Not only that, but she now knew things that she couldn't possibly have known.

Edmond and his other single brothers were a bit put off by Lica's new mate, Brandy. She was shelling out cash to them so fast, they felt like bought men. Edmond had to take a bit of a break from the family, or he might say something to Brandy that he'd regret.

Edmond pulled into the parking lot of this small hole-in-the-wall diner to grab a bite to eat when these four men out of nowhere caused a ruckus, nearly getting him arrested along with them in the process. The cook, Mac, was their sister.

Mac saw it all coming. She could now read everyone but Edmond. He was a mysterious blank. But the vine on her back was reaching for him, actually pulling from her body to get to him….

Shawn Farley, Shawnie to her friends, had been around for quite some time. In fact, she was Immortal. She could also see and speak to ghosts. She came back to town as the last living relative to claim the house…

Finny Farley had been gone for quite some time. He had passed on, but he never left the house… He had some treasures buried around the property…