Wolf shifter Jade never imagined her alpha would betray her. When he arranges for her to mate a dangerous wolf from another pack, she has no choice but to run. A friend helps her find refuge in Northern Ohio, where the wolf pack welcomes her with open arms. But it's Brick, the pack's loyal and charismatic second-in-command, who truly makes her feel safe-and stirs emotions she's never felt before. Brick has always trusted his instincts, and the moment he meets Jade, he knows she's meant to be his. Smart, compassionate, and stronger than she realizes, she's everything he's been waiting for. But with enemies closing in, Brick will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even as the bond between them deepens into something unbreakable. When a fanatical anti-shifter leader targets Brick and Jade as part of his master plan and the wolf she fled comes to claim her, the Northern Ohio wolves must come together to keep their pack safe. As danger looms and tensions rise, Jade and Brick's love becomes their greatest strength-but will it be enough to overcome the forces determined to tear them apart?

I write for the readers who stay up past their bedtime, telling themselves "just one more chapter" long after the lights should be out. The ones who fall in love with fictional characters, escape into magical worlds, and crave protective heroes who would do anything for their women.

My love for paranormal romance started as a young mom reading ebooks in the middle of the night, drawn to the monsters who were more than villains?they were heroes. Inspired by shifters and fated mates, I set a goal in 2011 to publish my first book. Over 100 books later, I'm still creating the kind of stories I love to read.

Now, I spend my days dreaming up protective heroes, captivating heroines, and the happily ever afters they fight for, often while walking with my pup coworker and plotting my next book. I write for readers who love adventure, passion, and a touch of magic?because I'm still that girl under the covers, reading by flashlight, lost in another world.