The Nox Series by Ally Summers, Meredith Clarke

Choices should come easily to a queen. Especially the queen of panther shifters. But Dare, leader of the Nox, faces the most difficult decisions of her life as she struggles to keep her freedom and keep the Nox safe. Destined to marry when she turns twenty-two and give up the magic that is her birthright, Dare fights back, determined to change the course of history. Only along the way she falls for a human who forces her to face the reality that there are some things she can’t resist... moreChoices should come easily to a queen. Especially the queen of panther shifters. But Dare, leader of the Nox, faces the most difficult decisions of her life as she struggles to keep her freedom and keep the Nox safe. Destined to marry when she turns twenty-two and give up the magic that is her birthright, Dare fights back, determined to change the course of history. Only along the way she falls for a human who forces her to face the reality that there are some things she can’t resist. Zac Morgan has crossed the globe hoping to find comfort after a tragic loss has left him empty. He hopes Sullen’s Grove will give him peace and just a little taste of home. Even though he’s worked hard to keep his heart protected, he can’t stop the attraction he feels for the mysterious green-eyed college girl Dare. When Zac is thrust into the middle of a dangerous shifter war, Dare may be the only one who can save him. Sometimes the choices we make are the ones we least expect. less

Dare was ready to walk away from being a queen, and ride off into the sunset with Zac. But now he’s missing and she has no idea where to start looking for the love of her life. In order to get him back she’s going to have to work with the rival jaguar shifters who have been targeting and torturing the Nox for months. And that includes her fated mate, Case. With so much at stake she’s willing to try anything to save Zac... moreDare was ready to walk away from being a queen, and ride off into the sunset with Zac. But now he’s missing and she has no idea where to start looking for the love of her life. In order to get him back she’s going to have to work with the rival jaguar shifters who have been targeting and torturing the Nox for months. And that includes her fated mate, Case. With so much at stake she’s willing to try anything to save Zac. Even if that means letting Case back into her life and maybe her heart. Zac is desperate to escape and find his way back to Dare, while Case is willing to prove whatever he has to that he is the mate Dare needs. As the danger grows, Dare learns evil isn’t what you always think it is. And maybe there’s no way to outrun destiny and fate, even when love is involved. **INCLUDES A BONUS NOVEL** less

Time is running out. For Dare. For Case. For Zac. The Nox and the Tribe must unite if they are going to stop the shifter council from controlling their lives. Only, working together brings Dare closer to Case, her fated mate, and that’s the last place she wants to be. While Zac fights to return home to the woman he loves, the queen of the panthers fights her own battle alongside the jaguar king. Sparks fly. Bonds strengthen. Instinct intensifies... moreTime is running out. For Dare. For Case. For Zac. The Nox and the Tribe must unite if they are going to stop the shifter council from controlling their lives. Only, working together brings Dare closer to Case, her fated mate, and that’s the last place she wants to be. While Zac fights to return home to the woman he loves, the queen of the panthers fights her own battle alongside the jaguar king. Sparks fly. Bonds strengthen. Instinct intensifies. And the definition of true love is tested beyond measure. less

Queens don’t make mistakes.Only I can’t get anything right.I’m torn between what my panther wants and what the Nox need.My enemy is now my ally.I’ve agreed to marry Case to save us all.His jaguar is what my panther wants and fears the most.Case is the answer and the consequence.The danger is coming for us no matter what the Nox do.They are counting on me to lead them through to safety.This war will test us all.Am I strong enough to navigate the thin line between love and hate?