First published 2012
Iona passes for human in the ordinary world, but she carries wildcat Shifter blood that grows more dangerous each day. Without acknowledging her true nature and the mating instincts that come with it, her dual heritage could destroy her. Eric Warden leads his Shiftertown and recognizes what Iona truly is. He knows she needs to embrace her Shifter side to survive. Iona refuses to wear the Collar that marks all Shifters because it would expose her family. Her mother and sister helped hide her secret for years, and she will not put them at risk. Eric appears in her dreams as her body calls out for a mate. He feels the pull just as strongly. Iona must choose between the safety her human disguise provides and the survival her Shifter blood demands. Eric offers her a chance at both love and life, but only if she stops running from what she is.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Shiftertown
315 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley Sensation
Content warnings: violence