While fighting a wildfire in New Mexico, Kayla Swanson is trapped but lucky for her a tall, ruggedly handsome shifter comes to her aid. Pete Langlais is trying to redeem himself as a volunteer inmate firefighter and during a massive wildfire, he meets beautiful, courageous Kayla, he knows he must risk everything to save her… and claim her as his mate.

This shifter romance is one that starts off with an adrenaline spike first meeting that results in an accidental mating. The characters are strong, compelling and have a lot of sizzling chemistry but the relationship is one extremely star-crossed romance that could leave this hero and heroine mateless. Lots of emotional turbulence in regards to Pete and his past as he struggles to overcome his past and rebuild his life by convincing Kaya to give him a chance and by building a relationship with his son and in regards to Kayla, she is being torn between wanting her mate and her own family but facing being disowned by her family due to the events of the past.

The story is original, fast paced and keeps readers on tender hooks throughout as the suspense and tension builds. But it has several heartwarming moments and lots of passion throughout the turbulence to cheer and delight readers as well, while the charming and intriguing supernatural community ensures that readers enjoy their visit to Bearpaw Ridge and the wonderful characters that inhabit it.