Honey Bauer has finally graduated from school, and is more than ready to embrace independence. To celebrate their newfound freedom, Honey and Yasmine rent out a cabin for a month. It all seems like perfection: the cabins right on the edge of the wildlife reserve, its summer, and to make it even better, hot guys wander the woods! But Honey has just had her heart broken by the guy she thought she loved, and can't tell whether she can trust her heart with anyone, especially the hunky and handsome man who won't leave her alone. Marcus Ursaleus is a were-bear that is irritated with his lot in life. He's young, strong, and more than ready to find his mate and settle down. Sure, he's only 21, but when a were-bear decides something, they stick to it until the decision is completed. So when Marcus finds his mate oh so conveniently vacationing on his territory, he is willing to work 24-7 to convince his mate that she belongs with him. **A paranormal romance born from my love of were-bears and my adoration of real life gentlemen and chivalry. My first real attempt at a story with possible sexual innuendo and/or action, so bear with me (no pun intended ;D)** -Izabella
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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