Crescent Lake Series by Allie Carstens

Future alpha Wesley Stone's 6th-grade teacher assigns his class a pen pal project with a class located in another state. The young alpha soon finds himself forming a close snail mail friendship with a young, orphaned human girl, Haven Kenway. Over time, they lose touch, but neither forgets the other. Years pass, and Haven now lives in one of the towns near Wesley's pack. When they finally meet in person, sparks fly, and neither can resist the attraction they feel for each other... moreFuture alpha Wesley Stone's 6th-grade teacher assigns his class a pen pal project with a class located in another state. The young alpha soon finds himself forming a close snail mail friendship with a young, orphaned human girl, Haven Kenway. Over time, they lose touch, but neither forgets the other. Years pass, and Haven now lives in one of the towns near Wesley's pack. When they finally meet in person, sparks fly, and neither can resist the attraction they feel for each other. As secrets about Haven's identity are revealed, Haven and Wesley must journey to unravel the truth about who she really is, and Wesley must protect her from those who wish to use her. less

Reid Thomas is known for having a revolving door of females in his bed and for not wanting a mate. He's even created rules for himself to follow so he doesn't fall into the trap of a committed, long-term relationship.But when he loses a bet to his best friend, he's sent on a blind date. There, he meets Taryn Campbell, a feisty warrior with a personality to match, who has him questioning his strict rules... moreReid Thomas is known for having a revolving door of females in his bed and for not wanting a mate. He's even created rules for himself to follow so he doesn't fall into the trap of a committed, long-term relationship.But when he loses a bet to his best friend, he's sent on a blind date. There, he meets Taryn Campbell, a feisty warrior with a personality to match, who has him questioning his strict rules. After all, aren't rules made to be broken?~The Crescent Lake Series is a collection of werewolf shifter romance novels. These books contain mature content (steamy scenes!) and themes that may not be suitable for younger readers. If frequent use of profanity and f-words offend, then these books may not be for you.While this book ends with a HEA for the two main characters and no major cliffhangers, there may be some overarching storylines that may not be resolved at the conclusion of this book because they run throughout the series. This book can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended to read book one (The Alpha's Pen Pal) for context before starting in on this one. less

Nolan Shepard is no stranger to rejection. His fated mate shunned him without remorse. His long-time girlfriend left him to pursue her dreams. The once optimistic gamma is now alone, jaded, and constantly blaming himself for his failed relationships. So when Cassandra arrives in Crescent Lake to help his alpha and luna, Nolan can’t stand her happy-go-lucky attitude, her endless smiles, or the intense emotions she elicits in him whenever they’re together. Which is all the time... moreNolan Shepard is no stranger to rejection. His fated mate shunned him without remorse. His long-time girlfriend left him to pursue her dreams. The once optimistic gamma is now alone, jaded, and constantly blaming himself for his failed relationships. So when Cassandra arrives in Crescent Lake to help his alpha and luna, Nolan can’t stand her happy-go-lucky attitude, her endless smiles, or the intense emotions she elicits in him whenever they’re together. Which is all the time. He tells himself he wants nothing to do with her and pushes her away at every turn, knowing it would end in disaster if he gives in. As time passes, he finds it harder to resist Cassandra and harder to ignore his growing feelings for her. She’s an effervescent ray of sunshine, but the question still remains--does he deserve a second chance at love?~The Crescent Lake Series is a collection of werewolf shifter romance novels. These books contain mature content (steamy scenes!) and themes that may not be suitable for younger readers. If frequent use of profanity and f-words offend, then these books may not be for you.While this book ends with a HEA for the two main characters and no major cliffhangers, there may be some overarching storylines that may not be resolved at the conclusion of this book because they run throughout the series. While this book can be read as a standalone, it is recommended to read book one (The Alpha's Pen Pal) and book two (The Beta's Blind Date) for context before starting in on this one. less

Sebastian Stone is the king of trusting his gut. His instincts have never steered him wrong. Nothing, and no one, shocks him anymore.Except for Sarina Cisneros.Sarina crashed into his life, taking him by surprise at every turn. She found her way into his heart, then left without a trace as quickly as she’d appeared.For four years, he’s been searching for her—the rogue who became his everything—hoping those instincts will hold true. For four years, he’s met only dead ends.Until now... moreSebastian Stone is the king of trusting his gut. His instincts have never steered him wrong. Nothing, and no one, shocks him anymore.Except for Sarina Cisneros.Sarina crashed into his life, taking him by surprise at every turn. She found her way into his heart, then left without a trace as quickly as she’d appeared.For four years, he’s been searching for her—the rogue who became his everything—hoping those instincts will hold true. For four years, he’s met only dead ends.Until now.But finding Sarina is only the beginning. The secrets she kept from Sebastian may be too staggering for him to overcome.With time running out before they face down their enemies, Sebastian and Sarina must decide: Is their renewed connection enough to heal their wounds? Or are those scars too deep, too raw, to ever recover from?***The Crescent Lake Series is a collection of steamy, 18+, werewolf shifter romance novels. While the books feature only one couple’s story each and can conceivably be read as standalone novels, all the characters are heavily featured in every book, and there are some minor overarching plot points that continue throughout the series. Because of this, it is recommended to read the series from the beginning for proper context, world-building, and to avoid any spoilers. less