The Curse of Bearclaw Castle Series by Emilia Hartley

Fixing up Bearclaw Castle is probably a mistake, but Roderick Carson intends to do it anyway.It’s the only thing he can think of that’s sure to bring his long-absent brother back to his life. Roderick knows he’s losing himself to his bear, and he wants to see his brother one last time and say goodbye before that happens. It doesn’t matter that the castle holds horrible, haunting memories... moreFixing up Bearclaw Castle is probably a mistake, but Roderick Carson intends to do it anyway.It’s the only thing he can think of that’s sure to bring his long-absent brother back to his life. Roderick knows he’s losing himself to his bear, and he wants to see his brother one last time and say goodbye before that happens. It doesn’t matter that the castle holds horrible, haunting memories. It doesn’t matter that his brother will be angry as hell that he’s restoringthe place instead of getting rid of it. He’s prepared for all that.What he’s not prepared for is an engrossing blonde who won’t stay out of his business—or his heart.When Morgan D’Marco sees trouble coming for the abandoned castle on the edge of town, she thinks her gift might be wrong for once. Nobody has lived in that place for years. Some say it’s haunted. Cursed might be more accurate. Either way, no one lives there. Still, her premonitions are rarely mistaken, so she checks it out. She’s glad she does when she finds a drool-worthy hunk parked in the driveway, set on repairing the castle. She can’t convince him to abandon his project, so she glues herself to his side despite his protests. She’s determined to avert the impending fate of this place.Hanging around might be dangerous; but leaving him to hisdoom is unthinkable.Curse’s Heir (Tempting Fate) is the first book in the Curse of Bearclaw Castle (Bearclaw Castle Shifters) series by Emilia Hartley. Like all Emilia’s books, this steamy romance has a sexy alpha male, a strong female lead, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. less

Vaughn Carson vowed never to step foot in Bearclaw Castle again.The cursed place has brought his family nothing but pain for generations, so he doesn’t understand why his brother would want to restore it. Better to tear it stone from stone and hope the bitter memories crumble with the rubble. Before he can see that happen, though, he has to convince his brother to leave and take the rag-tag pack he’s collected with him. Then Vaughn can destroy the castle and go back to wandering alone... moreVaughn Carson vowed never to step foot in Bearclaw Castle again.The cursed place has brought his family nothing but pain for generations, so he doesn’t understand why his brother would want to restore it. Better to tear it stone from stone and hope the bitter memories crumble with the rubble. Before he can see that happen, though, he has to convince his brother to leave and take the rag-tag pack he’s collected with him. Then Vaughn can destroy the castle and go back to wandering alone. He’ll be fine, even if his bear would rather sniff around one of his brother’s shifters than return to the woods. The sweet woman with the pixie cut and the unexpected stubborn streak makes him want to stay and figure out family again. But Vaughn knows his ancestral home is bad luck, and if he loves a woman, it’s all the more reason to get her far away. He’d never forgive himself if anything happens to her.Mimi Fisher knows better than anyone what’s wrong with Bearclaw Castle. After all, it was her ancestor who cursed the Carsons, bringing misery on both their families. Mimi is determined to find the remaining two stones whose destruction will break the curse, setting both the Carsons and her own family free. She dreams of raising children with a hope she could never have—of being regular shifters with true fated mates.When she meets Vaughn, his gentle attention only increases her resolve. If anyone deserves the freedom to love and prosper, it’s Vaughn Carson. She’ll liberate him from the curse, even if it means she’s paving the way for someone else to love him. If Vaughn is alive and happy, that’s all her heart needs. She doesn’t deserve any more, and she’ll content herself with that.Even if her bear seems confident she won’t have to.Twisting Fate (Book 4 in The Curse of Bearclaw Castle Series) is a steamy, action-packed romance with a resolution that both satisfies and points toward a final showdown with the curse in Book 5. less

Kai wants to see Bearclaw Castle razed, but he can’t destroy the place with his sister inside.Not that Kai is ready to forgive Mimi for leaving him alone to deal with their father, but he does still love her. He figures he should at least tell her the old man has died. He doesn’t expect to find Mimi cozying up to their family enemies, though. She’s even mated one of them!While he’s still off balance from his sister’s betrayal, she come in... moreKai wants to see Bearclaw Castle razed, but he can’t destroy the place with his sister inside.Not that Kai is ready to forgive Mimi for leaving him alone to deal with their father, but he does still love her. He figures he should at least tell her the old man has died. He doesn’t expect to find Mimi cozying up to their family enemies, though. She’s even mated one of them!While he’s still off balance from his sister’s betrayal, she come in. Sweet, spunky, and hurting, Stormi draws his attention in a way no one else has. If he weren’t such a monster, maybe he’d stick around and see if he could get a piece of the happiness his sister and the Carsons have found. He’s never been the settling type, though, and his ancestor’s ghost is hanging around to make sure he doesn’t change for the better.Since her husband left her, Stormi Blackford has sworn off men, but Kai Fisher is tempting. She can’t remember the last time anyone looked at her with that kind of desire. Did her husband ever look at her that way?Plus, Kai is just the right mix of protective and supportive. She’s beginning to wonder why Mimi thinks her brother is such a beast. Maybe it’s the influence of the ghost up at the castle. That termagant seems intent on possessing Kai—and destroying the inhabitants of Bearclaw Castle. Stormi has a gift for dealing with ghosts, though, and she doesn’t intend to let this one have her vindictive way, no matter how powerful she is.Triumph over Fate is the final story in Emilia Hartley’s series, The Curse of Bearclaw Castle. Like Emilia’s other stories, it has a strong heroine, a sexy shifter hero, and a steamy love story at its heart. And, of course, there’s a satisfying happily ever after. less