Montana Wild Bears Series by Anya Nowlan

Tess Laurelton, PhD, likes things wild and unexpected. She's curvy, smart and not the kind of woman to let life stand in the way of adventure. Her career as a well-respected grizzly bear expert should have given her plenty of adventure, but instead, she's camped up inside a research lab. When she is given the opportunity to find out why the grizzly population at Cabinet Mountains in Montana is suddenly booming, she jumps at the chance... moreTess Laurelton, PhD, likes things wild and unexpected. She's curvy, smart and not the kind of woman to let life stand in the way of adventure. Her career as a well-respected grizzly bear expert should have given her plenty of adventure, but instead, she's camped up inside a research lab. When she is given the opportunity to find out why the grizzly population at Cabinet Mountains in Montana is suddenly booming, she jumps at the chance. What she doesn't know is that the innocent trip will be a lot more primal and untamed than she could have ever imagined. Jackson Arder might be known as a reserved forest ranger, but he is first and foremost the powerful Alpha of a prominent werebear clan. His clan has come under attack by a man he thought of as his brother, Ryder Hunt, throwing his life in turmoil. When Tess shows up on Jackson's doorstep, looking like a sassy, curvy treat made just for him, Jackson knows life is about to get a lot more heated than he was prepared for. How can a bear wage war when all he wants to do is claim the sexy, whip-smart woman who strolled into his world as if she belonged there? As danger surrounds them, Jackson finds himself falling fast and hard for Tess. But with war at his door, can he give his heart to someone who doesn't know about his true nature? Can Tess love both the man and the bear or will she run for the hills when she finds out the truth? less

Susie has lived in Bear's Grove all her life. And she's missed her bear for far too much of it. Susannah Marie Maple is tough, clever and a self-made woman, built to succeed in the wilderness. Despite that, she feels like something is missing in her life. A piece of her heart left with a man who has not shown his face in Montana in a long time and try as she might, she can't patch up the hole he left... moreSusie has lived in Bear's Grove all her life. And she's missed her bear for far too much of it. Susannah Marie Maple is tough, clever and a self-made woman, built to succeed in the wilderness. Despite that, she feels like something is missing in her life. A piece of her heart left with a man who has not shown his face in Montana in a long time and try as she might, she can't patch up the hole he left. But when he returns during a shifter conflict the likes of which Bear's Grove hasn't seen in centuries, will she find the man she misses or has he changed completely? Julian Arder is first and foremost a billionaire playboy. Few know that the dashing, brilliant man is also a werebear and Julian himself would be the first in line to forget about it. Fear for the safety of his loved ones led him to leave Bear's Grove and his werebear heritage many years ago, but it is also what brought him back. He hasn't stopped thinking about Susie and she is all he can focus on after he meets her again. But, he is not the only one who wants the curvy woman. Drake Heller, a werebear from the Bitterroot clan, has set his sights on Susie and he isn't about to give up without a fight. A fight which no mere billionaire can win without his bear. Can Julian win Susie back and make peace with his bear or will their fated love slip from between their fingers once again? This is a 30,000+ word novella with a HFN ending. It includes a steamy scene and can be read as a stand-alone. less

Two werebear clans at war. Two lovers caught in between. Will love triumph, or will loyalty win? Calliope Masters wants two things in life - a good man and a happy clan. She found her man, but her clan is anything but glad... moreTwo werebear clans at war. Two lovers caught in between. Will love triumph, or will loyalty win? Calliope Masters wants two things in life - a good man and a happy clan. She found her man, but her clan is anything but glad. When she is suddenly called back home to the wilds of Montana, the love she feels for her kin and for her lover are put to the ultimate test - can she stay loyal to both? Even when he is declared the enemy and just thinking of him is a betrayal, Callie can't get her mind off of him. Or her hands off of his hot body, for that matter. Jonah Arder has spent a long time searching for his place in life. After almost losing his soul to the horrors of war, the werebear Marine quickly discovered that only one thing could save him from an angry, bitter existence - the love of a mate. Callie, his sexy, curvy mate, saved him once, but can love exist when there is nothing but hate between his clan and hers? They must choose sides, but no choice comes without a loss. When things come to a boil between the two war-torn groups, the decision may no longer be theirs to make... This is a 26,000+ word novella with a HFN ending. The book includes a steamy scene and can be read as a standalone. less

A love followed by tragedy. Past deeds that damn both sides. Can love conquer where nothing else seems to? Jacqueline Arder has done things she is not proud of. She's been running from them ever since, too ashamed of her failures to give love a chance. Returning home to Montana was no easy feat and it is only the safety of her loved ones that brings her back. But, there she is faced with what she has missed the most - her mate, Ryder... moreA love followed by tragedy. Past deeds that damn both sides. Can love conquer where nothing else seems to? Jacqueline Arder has done things she is not proud of. She's been running from them ever since, too ashamed of her failures to give love a chance. Returning home to Montana was no easy feat and it is only the safety of her loved ones that brings her back. But, there she is faced with what she has missed the most - her mate, Ryder. Or the man that used to be her mate, but now seems to be a completely different beast - cruel, calculating, hard. Logic says that their past is just that - the past. But her heart screams something completely different. Ryder Hunt has been playing a dangerous game. No one must know what his plan is, or the safety of both his werebear clan and the Arders may be in jeopardy. It has been almost entirely too easy to keep up the facade of the heartless warmonger, but it begins to crumble fast when Jackie returns. He's been looking for her for more than a year after her abrupt exit, but the woman he loves has made it more than clear that she wants nothing to do with him. It's never that simple when fate is involved, though. Both Ryder and Jackie are tasked with the hardest of choices - follow their heart, or listen to their head. When the future of all they care for is at stake, neither option seems like quite enough. This is a 29,000+ word novella with a HFA ending. The book includes a steamy scene and can be read as a standalone. less