Blood & Bone Series by C.C. Wood

Chloe MacArthur has finally found her mate but he's the one wolf she can't have. To save her heart from further pain, she leaves the pack that she's come to consider her family. Unfortunately, unfinished business leads her back to her childhood home and straight into a deadly game with shifters that will do anything to prevent her from learning the truth. Ian Lachlan is in mourning. Nearly two years ago, he lost his mate but, thanks to Chloe, he's finally living again... moreChloe MacArthur has finally found her mate but he's the one wolf she can't have. To save her heart from further pain, she leaves the pack that she's come to consider her family. Unfortunately, unfinished business leads her back to her childhood home and straight into a deadly game with shifters that will do anything to prevent her from learning the truth. Ian Lachlan is in mourning. Nearly two years ago, he lost his mate but, thanks to Chloe, he's finally living again. When he wanted to give up and die, she saved him. Now, Chloe is the one who needs help and Lachlan plans to return the favor. Intent on protecting her from her enemies, he follows Chloe and soon discovers that he wants far more from her than friendship. He wants everything she has to give. But can either of them let go of the past long enough to reach for their future? less

Rhys Carey spent centuries evading the clutches of his twisted brother, unable to trust anyone. He longs for a home and for the love that he could not have while his brother lived. Now that his twin is dead, he's bound with a different set of chains, those of isolation and self-loathing, and they are impossible to escape. Savannah Baker is unbearably lonely. Her abilities as an empath have trapped her in a small life, with only a single friend to call her own... moreRhys Carey spent centuries evading the clutches of his twisted brother, unable to trust anyone. He longs for a home and for the love that he could not have while his brother lived. Now that his twin is dead, he's bound with a different set of chains, those of isolation and self-loathing, and they are impossible to escape. Savannah Baker is unbearably lonely. Her abilities as an empath have trapped her in a small life, with only a single friend to call her own. She dreams of so much more but holds no hope that she will attain her deepest desires. When Rhys moves in across the street, the attraction between them blossoms into something more — a love neither of them believed they could have. Yet unbeknownst to Rhys, darkness stalks him, waiting for the opportunity to strike. The evil that shadows his every move will use whatever means necessary to ensnare Rhys, even kill the woman he can no longer live without. Now that these two lost souls have finally found each other, they are in a battle for survival. And for love. *Though this is the second book in the Blood & Bone series, it can be read as a standalone. Rhys was a secondary character in the Bitten series, so if you enjoy this book and you have not read that series, you should check it out! less

Ava Amaris is a witch with no past. Not one that she can remember anyway. She is cursed. For lifetimes, she's walked the earth with no knowledge of where she came from or who she once was. Despite the loss of her memories, Ava forges a life. She has a home, a career, and friends. Yet her heart remains shielded and cold. There is no room for love within her. Her relationships are short and casual, very rarely inspiring more than mild affection... moreAva Amaris is a witch with no past. Not one that she can remember anyway. She is cursed. For lifetimes, she's walked the earth with no knowledge of where she came from or who she once was. Despite the loss of her memories, Ava forges a life. She has a home, a career, and friends. Yet her heart remains shielded and cold. There is no room for love within her. Her relationships are short and casual, very rarely inspiring more than mild affection. Until she meets Macgrath, the first man to crack the stone around her heart. Ewan Macgrath is a vampire with no future. Not without Ava by his side. She is his mate and his chance at peace, yet she won't accept him. He can feel the fire inside her, the passion she denies, but Ava refuses to give in to him. To trust him. While Ava fights a war of hearts and Macgrath searches for the maker he's never known, a battle of a different sort arises. They must join forces in order to defeat a dark and powerful witch who seems to know everything about them, including their origins and how they came to be cursed. Soon, Ava and Macgrath discover that their destiny was created in another time and place, binding them with magic and blood. Once the truth is revealed, it could destroy them...or it could make them whole. * Forevermore is the conclusion of Destined by Blood (Blood & Bone, #2.5). Part 1 of this book contains Destined by Blood if you have not read it. If you have, Part 2 is the full-length conclusion. less

MarcusI dream of a woman, haunted by her nightmares. It's happened before, this connection to humans in danger. I've always been too late to save them.Until her.I will do anything to protect her. Merry is my destiny, my fated mate.But she will never love me in return. Not when she learns of what I've hidden from her.MerryA year ago, my nightmare began. I've been running ever since.Until him.He's a vampire, but nothing like those who hurt me. I'm drawn to him in spite of myself... moreMarcusI dream of a woman, haunted by her nightmares. It's happened before, this connection to humans in danger. I've always been too late to save them.Until her.I will do anything to protect her. Merry is my destiny, my fated mate.But she will never love me in return. Not when she learns of what I've hidden from her.MerryA year ago, my nightmare began. I've been running ever since.Until him.He's a vampire, but nothing like those who hurt me. I'm drawn to him in spite of myself. He wants to keep me safe but his secrets have been discovered. Now, he's the one in danger.After running for so long, it's time for me stand and fight for the vampire I love. less