Holiday Mates Series by Alexander Elliott

Looking for a fresh start, Levi accepts a new teaching position in Bear Creek. Home to both humans and bear shifters, it also hosts an annual holiday celebration like no other. Focused on his students and preparing for Christmas, romance is the last thing on his gift list. When a local shifter shows interest, however, Levi’s hesitant to get involved.Knox lives a simple, quiet life just outside of town, longing for someone to love... moreLooking for a fresh start, Levi accepts a new teaching position in Bear Creek. Home to both humans and bear shifters, it also hosts an annual holiday celebration like no other. Focused on his students and preparing for Christmas, romance is the last thing on his gift list. When a local shifter shows interest, however, Levi’s hesitant to get involved.Knox lives a simple, quiet life just outside of town, longing for someone to love. When his bear picks up an intriguing and unforgettable scent, he’s determined to win over the cautious new music teacher. After a rough start, he patiently breaks down the walls around Levi’s heart, hoping for a future neither man thought possible.Aided by the magic of Christmas, a cozy cabin, and a lot of snow, Knox and Levi discover love is the greatest gift of all. Follow the twinkle lights to Bear Creek for a warm and furry holiday romance with a guaranteed happy ending! (Contains steamy M/M content.) less

Over a decade ago, bear shifter, Dash Hawthorn, tragically lost his mate near Valentine’s Day. Alone ever since, he shuns the lover’s holiday to keep his fragile heart from breaking. With a new business venture under construction near Bear Creek, Dash prepares to leave painful memories behind and embrace a different kind of life. He doesn’t know it will include an intriguing human his bear can’t resist.Aiden Romero’s world revolved around Delicious , his popular downtown chocolate shop... moreOver a decade ago, bear shifter, Dash Hawthorn, tragically lost his mate near Valentine’s Day. Alone ever since, he shuns the lover’s holiday to keep his fragile heart from breaking. With a new business venture under construction near Bear Creek, Dash prepares to leave painful memories behind and embrace a different kind of life. He doesn’t know it will include an intriguing human his bear can’t resist.Aiden Romero’s world revolved around Delicious , his popular downtown chocolate shop. While he loved most holidays, Valentine’s only reminded him that his desire for a shifter mate remained unfulfilled. When the town’s newest resident stops by the shop, their instant attraction begins a complicated romance neither man expected.As their attraction grows, Delicious experiences a wave of attacks that leave Aiden shaken and his business at risk. Despite Dash’s inner doubts, he does everything possible to protect the human he knows is his mate. In the process, and with the help of Dash’s bear, they begin to see a future full of possibilities.Can two lonely hearts overcome the past and embrace a new Valentine’s Day together? See what Cupid’s been up to in this hot and angsty romance with a guaranteed happy ending! (Book 2 of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy M/M content .) less

On the outskirts of town, bear shifter Gruff Cunningham leads a solitary life with only his cat for company. Disfigured by a horrific attack as a cub, he shuns interaction with others in favor of quietly tending his apple orchard. Now on the verge of an exciting expansion, he’s in need of someone to manage the new enterprise and cautiously sends out a help wanted ad... moreOn the outskirts of town, bear shifter Gruff Cunningham leads a solitary life with only his cat for company. Disfigured by a horrific attack as a cub, he shuns interaction with others in favor of quietly tending his apple orchard. Now on the verge of an exciting expansion, he’s in need of someone to manage the new enterprise and cautiously sends out a help wanted ad.Down in Harrisburg, Dustin Mowry is at a crossroads in life—between jobs, ready for a change, and looking for his place in the world. When he responds to Gruff’s advertisement, sparks fly, and Dustin quickly finds himself with a new job, a hot boss, and big problem!While Gruff thinks the sweet human would never want him, Dustin is afraid of jeopardizing his job if he gets involved in a work related romance. Bit by bit, their undeniable attraction grows, but what will it take to overcome Gruff’s painful past and secure a happy future?Return to Bear Creek for a fall romance that culminates in a sweet and sizzling Thanksgiving holiday you’ll never forget! (Book three of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy M/M content.) less

As Zak Hall finishes up his residency, he accepts a generous offer to establish his medical practice in Bear Creek. With a unique degree that enables him to treat all of the small town’s citizens, including bears, Zak anticipates the successful launch of his professional career. As a quasi-shifter who has no bear, he’s wary of frequent interaction with shifters and is resolved to blend in with the human population as he’s always done... moreAs Zak Hall finishes up his residency, he accepts a generous offer to establish his medical practice in Bear Creek. With a unique degree that enables him to treat all of the small town’s citizens, including bears, Zak anticipates the successful launch of his professional career. As a quasi-shifter who has no bear, he’s wary of frequent interaction with shifters and is resolved to blend in with the human population as he’s always done.Meanwhile, at the orphanage for shifter cubs, Orrin Crosby is busy caring for little ones who are waiting for their forever home. While careful not to play favorites, he becomes attached to two of the children that his bear insists are theirs. Orrin had always assumed he’d be mated before starting a family, but as he and the children grow closer, there’s no doubt that they belong together.When an accident injures one of the children, Orrin brings her to Zak’s new clinic where both men are forced to acknowledge their mutual attraction. Adding little ones to the mix only complicates their budding romance, but caution soon yields to the promise of a future they had never expected.Welcome back to Bear Creek for an unconventional romance, sweet orphans, and a group of new dads who get to celebrate Father’s Day for the first time! (Book four of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy M/M content.) less