She came to the mountains to find herself. Instead, she found a bear shifter, his daughter, and a love she never expected.

One rental cabin and an angry shifter create a Christmas that changes everything.

Maddie Garrett’s life fell apart right before the holidays. Now, without a job, boyfriend, or even a plan. A cabin in Timber Ridge seems like the perfect escape, until a furious owner shows up at her door, demanding she leave.

Nico Matthews doesn’t want a tenant. Especially not a beautiful human woman that his bear insists is their mate. He’s got enough to handle as a widowed single father and alpha of his clan. But his six-year-old daughter has other ideas.

When Maddie discovers the truth about shifters, she has a choice to make: run back to her safe, ordinary life, or stay for something extraordinary.

A heartwarming paranormal romance about second chances, found family, and choosing the impossible over the safe.