One True Mate Series by Lisa Ladew

Trevor Lucas is a shifter cop in a world of humans who don't know the evil that wants them dead or in chains. If he does his job well, the humans will never need to know, but he feels like he's working against the clock, because his clan is about to die. The females have all been killed, and the half-breeds they make when they mate with humans aren't skilled or strong enough to keep the all-shifter police force running at levels that will successfully subdue the evil demon they face... moreTrevor Lucas is a shifter cop in a world of humans who don't know the evil that wants them dead or in chains. If he does his job well, the humans will never need to know, but he feels like he's working against the clock, because his clan is about to die. The females have all been killed, and the half-breeds they make when they mate with humans aren't skilled or strong enough to keep the all-shifter police force running at levels that will successfully subdue the evil demon they face. Gabriela Jacinthe has lost almost everything that means anything to her way too fast and now she feels like she’s losing her mind too. On a quest to find something that won't reveal itself to her, she feels as if she’s pining for someone who may not exist. So when an evil presence begins to follow her, she isn't sure if her mind is slowly falling apart, or if the impossible is actually coming true. And when an instant attraction sparks between her and the handsome police officer sent to help her, it makes matters worse and better at the same time. Can Gabriela hold on to her sanity as the world seems to crumble around her? And when she discovers something about herself that threatens to destroy her, will her unknown past tear her present apart? It's a race against time to find the angel/human hybrid One True Mates that the clan's spiritual leaders say truly exist. Saving the clans is on everyone's mind, except for the chosen, the One True Mates, most of whom don’t even know who or what they really are. less

Dragon love burns bright, can she survive the flames? Graeme made his way to Serenity for one very specific, hopefully-deadly reason, but a few friendly wolf shifters on the Serenity Police Department almost made him reconsider his centuries-old death wish. His body, however, remembers it well, acting upon it when he is unable... moreDragon love burns bright, can she survive the flames? Graeme made his way to Serenity for one very specific, hopefully-deadly reason, but a few friendly wolf shifters on the Serenity Police Department almost made him reconsider his centuries-old death wish. His body, however, remembers it well, acting upon it when he is unable. Heather Herrin has just received news that threatens to change everything for her, but when she sees a half-naked beast of a man in a hospital bed, he takes center stage in her thoughts, giving her some relief. Until he runs hot then cold so often she almost gives up on him, having no way of knowing he's someone that will make her entire life make sense. Are Graeme's reasons for turning down what he thought he'd never be blessed to have enough to keep them apart? Or will Heather manage to break through his walls in time to save them both? less

He's seen his fated mate die a thousand times... and yet, they've never met. Crew is a powerful, yet tortured, wolf shifter. With a weary heart, he seeks to avoid fulfilling a prophecy that foretells the death of his fated mate...true love lost before it has a chance to begin. Dahlia has seen her death at the hands of a demon many times, and the vision is starting to destroy her mind. Giving up on her sanity, her only hope is that death will come well and swift... moreHe's seen his fated mate die a thousand times... and yet, they've never met. Crew is a powerful, yet tortured, wolf shifter. With a weary heart, he seeks to avoid fulfilling a prophecy that foretells the death of his fated mate...true love lost before it has a chance to begin. Dahlia has seen her death at the hands of a demon many times, and the vision is starting to destroy her mind. Giving up on her sanity, her only hope is that death will come well and swift. But when she meets Crew, that all changes. For the first time in many years, she wants to see what happens after the blood spills from her fatal wound. Something in her heart says, with Crew, the last time will not be the end... 74,503 words This book can be read as a standalone, no cliffie, but you will enjoy it more if you read books 1 and 2 first. less

He's seen his fated mate die a thousand times...and yet, they've never met.Crew is a powerful, yet tortured, wolf shifter. With a weary heart, he seeks to avoid fulfilling a prophecy that foretells the death of his fated mate...true love lost before it has a chance to begin.Dahlia has seen her death at the hands of a demon many times, and the vision is starting to destroy her mind. Giving up on her sanity, her only hope is that death will come well and swift... moreHe's seen his fated mate die a thousand times...and yet, they've never met.Crew is a powerful, yet tortured, wolf shifter. With a weary heart, he seeks to avoid fulfilling a prophecy that foretells the death of his fated mate...true love lost before it has a chance to begin.Dahlia has seen her death at the hands of a demon many times, and the vision is starting to destroy her mind. Giving up on her sanity, her only hope is that death will come well and swift.But when she meets Crew, that all changes. For the first time in many years, she wants to see what happens after the blood spills from her fatal wound. Something in her heart says, with Crew, the last time will not be the end....This book can be read as a standalone, no cliffie, but you will enjoy it more if you read books one and two first. less

He's hunted, she's living a lie, and an unlikely connection dooms them both… Beckett Oswego has lost himself in his work for years, always looking over his shoulder for the killer who stole his father and brother from him. When he isn’t working, he parties his weekends away. Work, party...party, work. Anything to keep his mind busy and off the constant pain from the past that haunts him. Cerise Pekin has been captive for years, forced into a life of old ways and restrictions... moreHe's hunted, she's living a lie, and an unlikely connection dooms them both… Beckett Oswego has lost himself in his work for years, always looking over his shoulder for the killer who stole his father and brother from him. When he isn’t working, he parties his weekends away. Work, party...party, work. Anything to keep his mind busy and off the constant pain from the past that haunts him. Cerise Pekin has been captive for years, forced into a life of old ways and restrictions. Always planning her escape, she yearns for the day she can truly be free, but when a violent incident pushes her into the real world before she is ready, she quickly realizes that she is not prepared for survival. When Cerise talks Beckett into helping her escape from prison, he knows she isn't his one true mate. However, with the intensity of the connection they share, he is compelled to help her in any way he can, which sends them both straight into the clutches of a common enemy. With no help from Beckett's pack in sight, they are forced to rely on each other... less

Epilogue for One True Mate 4

Mac knows Rogue is his from the moment she holds him hostage, but she'll never let him claim her... If Mac ran the world, everything would be better. Everyone would say what they felt, mean what they said, and never, ever get offended. At least that's what he thought his own personal utopia would look like, until he met Rogue. Rogue's life was just fine, thank you very much... moreMac knows Rogue is his from the moment she holds him hostage, but she'll never let him claim her... If Mac ran the world, everything would be better. Everyone would say what they felt, mean what they said, and never, ever get offended. At least that's what he thought his own personal utopia would look like, until he met Rogue. Rogue's life was just fine, thank you very much. An expert in her chosen field of danger and lies, she was well on her way to retiring by 30, as long as she could keep her curious mental slide under control. Until that hot-as-sin cop showed up, turning her life upside down, bringing her everything she'd always-and never-wanted. 99,621 words. Standalone, but you will enjoy it more if you start with One True Mate 1. less

Bruin has never fit in with his kind because the bears hate him for something he can't control. The wolves like him OK, but now that his wolf bff is mated, Bruin prepares for more lonely days and nights... until he meets a female so 'purrfect', the sight of her breaks him. But is she already taken by another? Willow turned twenty-five this year and waits patiently for an angel to come and claim her, based on her mother's scattered recollection of the experience of Willow's conception... moreBruin has never fit in with his kind because the bears hate him for something he can't control. The wolves like him OK, but now that his wolf bff is mated, Bruin prepares for more lonely days and nights... until he meets a female so 'purrfect', the sight of her breaks him. But is she already taken by another? Willow turned twenty-five this year and waits patiently for an angel to come and claim her, based on her mother's scattered recollection of the experience of Willow's conception. But when a sweet and massive man steals her heart instead, she decides she's not going to wait around for destiny any longer. less

Harlan Mundelein, the Knotted Wolf, the soldier at heart who used to be the guy who got things done, is fading. It's been a long and pointless battle, and he can finally see the day coming...the day that he'll be eternally reunited with his Eventine. He's ready and his mind is made up: he is not getting a One True Mate. His mate is gone. So why does Leilani, a female who has mysteriously appeared twice in his lifetime, stir his blood in a way that makes no sense at all.. moreHarlan Mundelein, the Knotted Wolf, the soldier at heart who used to be the guy who got things done, is fading. It's been a long and pointless battle, and he can finally see the day coming...the day that he'll be eternally reunited with his Eventine. He's ready and his mind is made up: he is not getting a One True Mate. His mate is gone. So why does Leilani, a female who has mysteriously appeared twice in his lifetime, stir his blood in a way that makes no sense at all... especially when he knows she is not his mate? less

Jaggar is a half-wolf, half-mountain lion shifter, but his halves don't make a whole. Instead, they form the beast, a misshapen killing machine that terrifies even the hard-charging wolf shifters of the KSRT, especially after the mauling. "Jaggar has tragic down," his friend says about him, which must be why his one true mate, Leilani, is also steeped in tragedy. She's a time-traveler. In fact, our boys in Serenity owe their very future to her... moreJaggar is a half-wolf, half-mountain lion shifter, but his halves don't make a whole. Instead, they form the beast, a misshapen killing machine that terrifies even the hard-charging wolf shifters of the KSRT, especially after the mauling. "Jaggar has tragic down," his friend says about him, which must be why his one true mate, Leilani, is also steeped in tragedy. She's a time-traveler. In fact, our boys in Serenity owe their very future to her. But what she has done for them has robbed her of her sight, and her sanity. When Jaggar and Leilani meet in the forest, her eyes flashing silver, his beast in complete control, it seems only a miracle can keep them together. less

Troy was a man trapped in a wolf’s body for three decades, until a nap changed his life forever. Now that he’s a wolf trapped in a man’s body, he’s not going back. Food? Good. Partying? Better. Women? Best. With one brother missing, one brother overwhelmed by parenting twin engels, and only distracted Mac to keep him straight, Troy is fulfilling his every desire, never sleeping, rarely working, refusing to reel it in. Until he sees her... moreTroy was a man trapped in a wolf’s body for three decades, until a nap changed his life forever. Now that he’s a wolf trapped in a man’s body, he’s not going back. Food? Good. Partying? Better. Women? Best. With one brother missing, one brother overwhelmed by parenting twin engels, and only distracted Mac to keep him straight, Troy is fulfilling his every desire, never sleeping, rarely working, refusing to reel it in. Until he sees her. Reed has many rules, but the biggest one might be, never date a cop. There’s also never kiss on the first date. Never tell anyone your business. Never go in the forest. Never- But then that cop walked into her bar. The one with the wild eyes and the chiseled jaw. The one who devoured her every time he stared at her. Don’t go in the forest, Reed. Never go in the forest. That’s where the wolves live. less

Trent Burbank is a wolf shifter who has never shifted into a man. He’s on a mission—send the beast home. He’s given his word that the beast will be coming home, and Trent always keeps his word.After a devastating trauma, his plans are interrupted. Trent is yanked away from the life he knows and charged with a critical task that only he can complete.Now his vow has changed.But when he discovers keeping his word could mean losing his mate, Trent prepares to fight...

It's Valentine’s Day in the not-so-distant past. In Serenity, Illinois, four couples have gathered together on the same hobby farm, living together for strength in Trevor and Ella, Graeme and Heather, Crew and Dahlia, plus Beckett and Cerise.The males are shiften sworn to protect humans, while the females are half-angel humans with shattered pasts and fledgeling powers. The prophecy has matured and the mates are being gathered, but until the next mate is found, everyday life continues... moreIt's Valentine’s Day in the not-so-distant past. In Serenity, Illinois, four couples have gathered together on the same hobby farm, living together for strength in Trevor and Ella, Graeme and Heather, Crew and Dahlia, plus Beckett and Cerise.The males are shiften sworn to protect humans, while the females are half-angel humans with shattered pasts and fledgeling powers. The prophecy has matured and the mates are being gathered, but until the next mate is found, everyday life continues.The day starts with an isolating 500-year-storm that takes out the power to the area and closes vital roads. Graeme and Heather are called away on dragen business, something to do with treasure, while Trevor is determined that his mate, Ella, will have a relaxing and fun day, and so he sets his team to work on figuring something out, as the snow continues to fall.This is a novella (37,000 words and 21 chapters) less