Caveman Instinct Series by Hazel Gower, Jess Buffett

Stephan: I always thought the gypsies cursed my family centuries ago, but most members of my family feel different, they say we were gifted with prosperity and the ability to know our soul mate. Great, you say, well they forgot to mention when we find our soul mate we turn into possessive cavemen. I never wanted the curse to get me. I was happy with my privileged life, a new woman every night and no one ever saying no to me. I had my life planned out just how I wanted it... moreStephan: I always thought the gypsies cursed my family centuries ago, but most members of my family feel different, they say we were gifted with prosperity and the ability to know our soul mate. Great, you say, well they forgot to mention when we find our soul mate we turn into possessive cavemen. I never wanted the curse to get me. I was happy with my privileged life, a new woman every night and no one ever saying no to me. I had my life planned out just how I wanted it. That was until I saw her--Jade Black. I knew from the moment I laid eyes on Jade she was mine. My soul mate. The problem is I'm having trouble convincing her. Jade: I'm so close to freedom, to being eighteen and having a say in my life. Getting my Higher School Certificate, going to university, and living the life I've always dreamed. I'm so close. I blame my mother for dying, because I'm not eighteen I have to either go into foster care or live with my deadbeat grandpa in Reed Creek. I choose my grandpa. I can put up with him until I graduate. less

Richard My family is divided, some say we were gifted by the gypsies to prosper and know our soul mate, others feel we were cursed. The divide in the family may have a little to do with the gypsies forgetting to mention that when we Silverman find our soul mate we turn into possessive cavemen. I also thought it was a gift and was filled with jealously when my cousin Stephan found his other half though he believed it to be a cures... moreRichard My family is divided, some say we were gifted by the gypsies to prosper and know our soul mate, others feel we were cursed. The divide in the family may have a little to do with the gypsies forgetting to mention that when we Silverman find our soul mate we turn into possessive cavemen. I also thought it was a gift and was filled with jealously when my cousin Stephan found his other half though he believed it to be a cures. But now it’s my turn, the only problem is Bailey Rodgers thinks I’m crazy, overbearing and egotistical. Bailey My brother Ethan, my guardian since I was six, was finally loosening the reigns and giving me some freedom. Being vision impaired and the only family left, he sometimes took his role as protector too far. I’d convinced Ethan to let me celebrate graduation with a week-long holiday just friends sun and fun. The start of my holiday didn’t start out at all how I had planned when I was kidnapped by a crazy guy telling me I was his soul mate and his to keep forever. Imagine my surprise to learn he is a Silverman and supposedly sane. Richard wants me to give him a chance, but I don’t know if I can handle Richard’s overprotectiveness. I already had that with my brother and I didn’t want it in my relationship. less

Carl My family believe they’re gifted by gypsies to find their soulmate, but I always thought it was bullshit. I don’t think we were gifted, I believe we’re cursed. I’m forty five and still hadn’t found my mate, and my nephews use me as an example to prove my theory that we’re cursed. After watching my brothers and two of my nephew’s find their soulmate, I’d given up hope and have become known as the cranky reclusive uncle. I don’t care what my family thinks as long as they leave me in peace... moreCarl My family believe they’re gifted by gypsies to find their soulmate, but I always thought it was bullshit. I don’t think we were gifted, I believe we’re cursed. I’m forty five and still hadn’t found my mate, and my nephews use me as an example to prove my theory that we’re cursed. After watching my brothers and two of my nephew’s find their soulmate, I’d given up hope and have become known as the cranky reclusive uncle. I don’t care what my family thinks as long as they leave me in peace. Not only am I from one of the most powerful family’s the Silverman's, I’m one of the best doctors in Australia. I devote my days to bettering my skills and don’t care how others see me. Everything changes though when I find out the curse is in fact real, and meet my soulmate Annabelle. There’s a problem though, Annabelle doesn’t seem very impressed by me. Annabelle My life changed in a moment when Carl Silverman, pompous know it all kidnaps me from the hospital I’m visiting my mother at. He’s convinced me—quiet, plain, little old librarian me—is his soulmate. I feel a strange pull towards him and I can’t deny our attraction, but I don’t know if I’m ready for a relationship with someone like Carl. less

Ryder Silverman: Thanks to the supposed gypsies, the men in my family become caveman when they find their soulmates. Over the past few years, I’ve watched my cousin’s and uncle drop like flies and make fools of themselves. From observing their stupidity with their women, I thought I would know how to woo and get the love of my life to fall for me when the time came. If the time came... moreRyder Silverman: Thanks to the supposed gypsies, the men in my family become caveman when they find their soulmates. Over the past few years, I’ve watched my cousin’s and uncle drop like flies and make fools of themselves. From observing their stupidity with their women, I thought I would know how to woo and get the love of my life to fall for me when the time came. If the time came. I’d given up on ever finding my “one” until my brother and cousin messed up and I came face to face with my destiny, Divinity Stamon. She is different than anyone I’ve ever met before, so allowing her to do this at her pace and not mine seemed like the perfect plan. But the “caveman” in me isn’t happy with this choice. It is only a matter of time before he takes over and claims her. Divinity Stamon: It’s hard looking after my younger brother while my dad is deployed. Especially when I get called to the Emergency Department because he’s been in a fight. I never dreamed that our trip to the hospital would bring me face to face with the hottest guy I’d ever seen. If first impressions were anything to go on, I wasn’t impressed with Ryder Silverman. The second meeting wasn’t any better. He is the most annoying and obnoxious man I’ve ever met, and being around alpha military men my whole life, I know annoying men. He thinks he can come into my life and take over. I’m not having it. But his persistence, patience, and his attention to my every – need, is paying off. Maybe cavemen aren’t as bad as I thought. less

MasonMy family was given gifts for helping a group of gypsies. One of them was the ability to know your soulmate instantly. From what I’ve seen, it can be more of a curse, as once you find your mate, you turn into a possessive caveman. I’ve found my soulmate, beaten, battered, and bruised. As I nurse her back to health she clings to my side. My family thinks this is why the bad part of the gypsy gift hasn’t affected me. I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop... moreMasonMy family was given gifts for helping a group of gypsies. One of them was the ability to know your soulmate instantly. From what I’ve seen, it can be more of a curse, as once you find your mate, you turn into a possessive caveman. I’ve found my soulmate, beaten, battered, and bruised. As I nurse her back to health she clings to my side. My family thinks this is why the bad part of the gypsy gift hasn’t affected me. I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop.AlexaI didn’t realize how good I had it until I lost it all. Mason found me when I needed him the most. From the moment I saw him, he has been my knight in shining armor. He takes the time to get to know me, to let me be myself again. Settling into my new life, Mason tells me I’m his soulmate and the only one meant for him. I want to keep living the dream I’ve built with him, but I’ll have to fight my demons eventually and I don’t want to drag him along. less

Dustan I’m a Silverman, who's family centuries ago was gifted by gypsies to know who our soulmate is - I knew it was only a matter of time before I found my soulmate. I f*cked up. I met my one true love and called her names a woman should never hear. I hurt her. The second time I met her wasn’t any better and the third time I made promises I never really intended to keep. Awaking from a coma to the angelic splendor that is Cassandra Towensted changes everything. I have to start from scratch... moreDustan I’m a Silverman, who's family centuries ago was gifted by gypsies to know who our soulmate is - I knew it was only a matter of time before I found my soulmate. I f*cked up. I met my one true love and called her names a woman should never hear. I hurt her. The second time I met her wasn’t any better and the third time I made promises I never really intended to keep. Awaking from a coma to the angelic splendor that is Cassandra Towensted changes everything. I have to start from scratch. I don’t know what happened before or after the accident, but I know that I’ve done something to hurt my woman. I need to recover, but all I want is to make Cassandra happy. Cassie My nerdy teenage life was boring before my best friend Jade dated a Silverman. The family crashed into our lives and boring was something I never experienced again. I was happy to be the third wheel, and as I watched others find their mates my expectations for a Silverman of my own rose. when I first met Dustan, he didn’t act like any Silverman I knew. I was hurt that even after claiming I was his soulmate, he could be so self-centered and selfish. Tragedy brings about a second chance with Dustan becoming a changed man. less