Claimed by the Bear

<p><strong>I was just trying to solve a murder.</strong> I didn't expect my past-and a world I didn't know existed-to come crashing down on me. </p><p> As a detective I've seen my fair share of crime scenes. But when I arrive at this one the last thing I expect is for Liam Seal-my childhood crush turned walking temptation-to step back into my life. He's bigger bolder and somehow even more infuriatingly smug. And apparently not just a man. </p><p> Turns out shifters are real. And I'm smack in the middle of a murder tied to their world.</p><p> <strong>Great.</strong></p><p> Being a detective means I don't have time for relationships. Been there done that got the emotional scars to prove it. My job is my life and getting tangled up with a possessive cocky too-damn-sexy-for-his-own-good polar bear shifter is <strong>not </strong>in the plan.</p><p> But Liam Seal? He's relentless. A six-foot-something wall of muscle charm and heat who keeps looking at me like I'm his next meal-and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted. He calls me his mate but I'm not sure I believe in destiny.</p><p> The problem? The closer we get the harder it is to ignore the fire between us. And when fated mates are involved resisting might not be an option.</p><p> Too bad my heart-and my body-didn't get the memo. </p><p> Now with danger closing in and Liam refusing to let me go I have to decide: fight fate or take the biggest risk of my life... <em>and let a bear claim me as his.</em></p>