He’s going to pick someone perfectly wrong for him—because fate isn’t in charge of his world! A stand alone title in a brand-new shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. As head of security for the family company, polar bear shifter Alex Borealis has intel warning something big is about to happen. His prime suspect? Tantalizing, infuriating Lara Lazuli, youngest daughter of Borealis Gems’ main competitor. But when mating fever hits, he decides she’s the perfect one to turn to. They’ve got chemistry hot enough to melt the polar ice caps, but he doesn’t trust her enough for a permanent connection to form. Being with Alex is one step shy of torture for Lara. As a wolf shifter, she scented the truth the instant she met him months ago—he’s her mate. But she’s not about to trap anyone into being with her, especially not a man who thinks she’s up to no good. Add in her own suspicions of wrong-doing in her pack and Lara’s caught between heaven and hell. But tangled sheets lead to real communication, and a bond of friendship forms that neither expected. When Lara asks for help, Alex finds himself living in the pack house, scaring off random Alpha wolves and fighting at her side. Because the mating fever knows a thing or two about fate and forever. Keywords: Canadian Author, paranormal, polar bear shifter, werewolf, enemies to lovers, fated mates, match makers For readers who enjoy Carrie Ann Ryan, Lauren Dane, Eve Langlais, Jennifer Ashley, and Cynthia Eden.

A stand alone title in a brand-new shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.

Alasdair McMahon isn't focused on finding his mate. He only has one thing on his mind - avenging his sister. Knowing the damage his dad's fated mate had done to his family, he isn't even sure he ever wants to find a mate of his own. Alasdair quickly discovers that sometimes the thing you want the least is what you need the most when his journey leads him straight to the woman fate has chosen for him. Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake? This is the first McMahon Clan book, a spin-off from the Black River Pack stories. Each novella features a different couple.

Hayley - After one bad choice too many, I ran away. Straight into the arms of possibly my worst choice yet. He’s huge, he’s sexy, and he growls... Rogue - I’ve been doing a pretty good job of hiding from the world since settling in Haven. There’s blood on my hands and I don’t deserve peace, let alone happiness. But then I see her and everything changes. She’s lost, innocent, and mine, and this rogue bear shifter will do anything to keep her. K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha males, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here! All Haven Bear Shifters books are standalones and can be read in any order, but you may get more out of each story if you read them in the order of publication, due to previous characters sometimes being mentioned in later books.

Lia - I’m a strong, independent woman who can’t talk to men to save my life. I’ve certainly never gone into a club’s private room with a guy. Until now... Ash - The night I met her, I was supposed to be taking care of business, but I couldn’t take my eyes off her. As alpha of the Haven bear clan, I have to put others’ needs first so I’ve stayed away from her, even after I found out she was Haven’s new librarian. It’s safer for everyone, including her. But Destiny has other ideas. Thanks to a winter storm, I had to get closer than I should have and now it’s too late to walk away. I’ve had a taste, and there’s no going back. She’s mine, and I’ll destroy anyone who tries to take her from me. K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha males, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here! All Haven Bear Shifters books are standalones and can be read in any order, but you may get more out of each story if you read them in the order of publication, due to previous characters sometimes being mentioned in later books.

The stand alone first title in a brand-new shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. Get mated—or else! When their meddling, match-making family patriarch lays down the law, Giles Borealis’ three polar bear shifter grandsons agree to follow his edict. Only James, Alex and Cooper each have a vastly different plan in mind to deal with their impending mating fevers. Will any of them be able to fight fate? Spoiler: not likely! First up: James, the youngest of the brothers… He’s going to accept his fate—but only with the woman he chooses! James Borealis figures if he has to get mated, it should be with someone he already knows and cares about—his best friend Kaylee. But when the mating fever hits, she’s still stuck in friendshipland while he’s ready to move all the way to true love and forever. Kaylee has heard about polar bear mating fever, but while James has held the starring role in her fantasies for a long time, she’s not about to leap into a permanent relationship that’s all wrong for him. He’s the PR powerhouse for Borealis Gems while she’s a quiet bobcat shifter with massive family baggage. He loves the spotlight; she wants to hide in quiet corners. But mating fever knows best, and when the storm settles, there’s no use in arguing with a polar bear’s choice. Keywords: Canadian Author, paranormal, bear shifter, alpha hero, fated mates, cat shifter For readers who enjoy Carrie Ann Ryan, Lauren Dane, Eve Langlais, Jennifer Ashley, and Cynthia Eden.

Grace - All my life, I’ve been so focused on survival, I’ve never really lived. Finding out I’m dying has me determined to grab onto life with both hands. That’s why I’m joining this medical trial, and, after one teeny, tiny, smoking hot slip-up, keeping my hands off the sexy hunk taking me there. Even if something inside me is desperate to get closer to this quiet, gorgeous man who makes me want things I’ve never dreamed of... X-675 - I thought I knew who I was. I thought I was one of the good guys. Grace thinks I’m taking her to a medical trial. I know different, and now I’m questioning everything I am, everything I’ve done. I’ve done some terrible things. The Haven bear shifters are the only ones I trust to keep Grace safe. The problem is, they know me, and may kill us both on sight. Even if they accept Grace, I’ll never see her again. But if my handlers catch us first, the consequences will be even worse. K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha males, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here! All Haven Bear Shifters books are standalones and can be read in any order, but you may get more out of each story if you read them in the order of publication, due to previous characters sometimes being mentioned in later books.