Claimed Series by Christina Mattingly

Emma, a sound mage, needs to get away from her fast-paced life as a magical nightclub owner in the city, so she decides to visit her brother’s small mountain town for the winter. After years of living without long-term commitments or consistent relationships, she’s ready to settle down and find something real.After finding herself in her roommate's bed, what she thought was a one-night stand turns into a big mess when she discovers Ryder’s wolf imprinted on her, irrevocably claiming Emma as his... moreEmma, a sound mage, needs to get away from her fast-paced life as a magical nightclub owner in the city, so she decides to visit her brother’s small mountain town for the winter. After years of living without long-term commitments or consistent relationships, she’s ready to settle down and find something real.After finding herself in her roommate's bed, what she thought was a one-night stand turns into a big mess when she discovers Ryder’s wolf imprinted on her, irrevocably claiming Emma as his. He’s just the kind of guy that she could see herself settling down with, but Ryder doesn’t want anything to do with a relationship with her.His wolf’s possessive nature won’t let Ryder leave her alone so she can move on, but with Ryder pushing her away at every turn, their relationship seems doomed to fail before it’s ever had a chance. less

“This book proves that no matter how bad your past haunts you there will always be people that will love you even with your broken pieces.” -Rieka (Goodreads review) Fated mate/imprinting, unexpected pregnancy, emotional scars, small townOwen is a wolf shifter who works as a deputy and paramedic in the small mountain town of Pinehurst. He wants to find the right mate to share his life with but is happy to take things slow... more“This book proves that no matter how bad your past haunts you there will always be people that will love you even with your broken pieces.” -Rieka (Goodreads review) Fated mate/imprinting, unexpected pregnancy, emotional scars, small townOwen is a wolf shifter who works as a deputy and paramedic in the small mountain town of Pinehurst. He wants to find the right mate to share his life with but is happy to take things slow.Caitlin is hiding from her abusive ex-mate when she meets a guy who seems like he's too good to be true, but she's willing to try being in a relationship with someone who just wants to keep her safe and make her feel loved and valued.What they don't know is the past Caitlin is working so hard to heal from isn't as far away as she thinks... and it's threatening to burn down the life Owen and Caitlin are building together.“If Virgin River met wolf shifters - this would be the result. - Liz (Goodreads review) less

Cheyenne wants to start a family - with or without the right man.As an Alpha female, she can have her pick of the wolf shifters in Pinehurst. When an arrogant alpha male she doesn't want picks her as her mate just as she finds the right guy who agrees to be the father of her child, and her potential mate, she's got her hands full.She has to choose between the beta who's a good man and the alpha who's an arrogant prick. There's no way she's going to fall for him, persistent though he may be... moreCheyenne wants to start a family - with or without the right man.As an Alpha female, she can have her pick of the wolf shifters in Pinehurst. When an arrogant alpha male she doesn't want picks her as her mate just as she finds the right guy who agrees to be the father of her child, and her potential mate, she's got her hands full.She has to choose between the beta who's a good man and the alpha who's an arrogant prick. There's no way she's going to fall for him, persistent though he may be.Or is his persistence just enough to get her to finally cave? less

Alec: Alec Kingston has been waiting for years for the right time to claim the human mage who has become his all-consuming obsession. When a wolf shifter named Ryder imprints on her during a brief visit to the small town where her brother lives, Alec is sure she'll reject him and return home, where Alec is waiting with a plan to introduce himself and claim her as his.When Emma surprises him and accepts Ryder’s claim on her, Alec decides it’s time to act... moreAlec: Alec Kingston has been waiting for years for the right time to claim the human mage who has become his all-consuming obsession. When a wolf shifter named Ryder imprints on her during a brief visit to the small town where her brother lives, Alec is sure she'll reject him and return home, where Alec is waiting with a plan to introduce himself and claim her as his.When Emma surprises him and accepts Ryder’s claim on her, Alec decides it’s time to act. Defying magical law and his own vow not to live among humans, Alec moves into an apartment above her studio in the guise of a human mage to gain her trust and friendship until he's ready to reveal his true form, and his real intentions.He was prepared to deal with one man when it came to claiming her affection, now he must contend with two, or risk losing everything he’s worked so hard for. He thought he was up for the challenge, but being so close to her makes him reckless, and Alec has never been reckless. His kind haven't stayed hidden from the world by making rash decisions, but he's willing to burn down the world if that's what it takes to claim her and make her his.Emma: Emma Rhodes is an accomplished professional mage who is ready to settle down - provided she can work out how to balance being in a relationship both with Ryder, the jealous wolf shifter who imprinted on her, and James, her long-time lover, best friend, and business partner.But will Emma be able to live between two men who both agreed to share her, but seem determined to tear each other apart in the meantime?Only the new stranger who came to town and rented the apartment above her studio seems to understand what she’s going through.Double or Nothing is an immediate continuation of a story begun in the first book of the Claimed Battle Within by Christina Mattingly. less

Tropes: fake dating, he falls first, alphaholeWhen Lena agreed to go home with her roommate Declan to be his date to his brother's wedding, she mostly did it because she didn't want to spend the holidays alone. But when she arrives in the small town of Pinehurst, the Ford family is so nice and welcoming, she immediately feels like one of the family... moreTropes: fake dating, he falls first, alphaholeWhen Lena agreed to go home with her roommate Declan to be his date to his brother's wedding, she mostly did it because she didn't want to spend the holidays alone. But when she arrives in the small town of Pinehurst, the Ford family is so nice and welcoming, she immediately feels like one of the family. Nevermind that she's an exotic dancer who's pretending to be a personal assistant, and that she and Declan are only fake dating to keep Declan's alphahole brother from making fun of Declan for being single.Everything is going great, until something that no one expected turns the entire wedding upside down. Lena is caught in the middle as the drama of the ruined wedding unfolds. less