by Lora Leigh
Part of Breeds, book 24
First published 2024
Katy Chavos built a new life after Dane Vanderale shattered her heart ten years ago. She left their hometown determined never to look back. Now her job forces her to return to the place she escaped. Dane is still there, still drawing her in with that same magnetic pull that destroyed her before. Dane is no ordinary Breed. As a hybrid, his strength runs deeper and his instincts burn fiercer than others of his kind. He believes Katy cannot be his mate, yet he craves her with every fiber of his being. He knows the damage he caused when he pushed her away. Now he wants to repair what he broke, but Katy refuses to let him close. The attraction between them ignites despite the walls Katy has built. She fights against the desire that threatens to consume her again. Dane struggles with his hybrid nature while pursuing the woman he hurt. Both must confront the truth they have avoided for a decade.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, paranormal-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Hometown
288 pages · Hardcover · Berkley