A grumpy bear and a cheerful baker. She's looking for a fresh start. He loves his routine and quiet.

In the picturesque town of Kodiak, where everyone knows your name and secrets are few, Hannah arrives to fulfill her lifelong dream of opening a bakery. After a nasty divorce, shes eager to start over. With her sunny disposition and mouthwatering treats, she quickly becomes a beloved part of the community. However, her enthusiasm is met with resistance from Rick, the grumpy yet ruggedly handsome owner of the Black Bear Diner.

Rick values the tranquility of Kodiak and the solitary life hes meticulously crafted. The last thing he expected was for his fated mate to arrive, disrupting his peace. Hannah is everything he thinks he shouldnt want: cheerful, human, and irresistibly sweet.

Strange incidents begin to occur around Hannah, is she just accident prone or is something else going on? As a fierce snowstorm blankets the town, leaving her stranded in her bakery, Rick realizes he must do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Will he get there in time or will he be too late to save her?

Warning: This is an Alaskan Tails novella, a spin-off from the Mystic River Shifter series. You don't need to read Mystic River to enjoy these stories.