The Wild Rites Saga Series by Anna McIlwraith

This is a short story of about 17,000 words, or 40—45 pages. Emma Chase is the Caller of the Blood, chosen by fate and ancient magic to hold the power of all shapeshifting races in her hands. She’s held her own against monsters, gods, and even a bloodsucking ex-boyfriend, but none of that can help her when it comes to untangling the mysteries of her complicated bear warrior, Red Sun... moreThis is a short story of about 17,000 words, or 40—45 pages. Emma Chase is the Caller of the Blood, chosen by fate and ancient magic to hold the power of all shapeshifting races in her hands. She’s held her own against monsters, gods, and even a bloodsucking ex-boyfriend, but none of that can help her when it comes to untangling the mysteries of her complicated bear warrior, Red Sun. Please note, this is a short story set in the universe of the Wild Rites Saga, and as such it contains massive spoilers for the previous books. The Bear’s Surrender takes place halfway between books 5 (The Raven Thief) and 6 (yet to be released) of The Wild Rites Saga. It contains massive spoilers for the previous books and features characters and relationships that may not make sense out of context. It also contains some steamy scenes. If that’s not your cup of tea, you don’t need to read this short story to understand the events of the next upcoming book. less

Being in love with a shapeshifting god of chaos isn’t easy, and watching him try to date someone else sucks. A lot.But the walking god must find a human mate or risk destroying the very fabric of reality, and Emma’s not quite as human as she used to be. Which is bad for her love life, but it might just help her survive what’s coming…Emma Chase is the Caller of the Blood, fated to command the power of all shapeshifter kind, bound to many through magic and through love... moreBeing in love with a shapeshifting god of chaos isn’t easy, and watching him try to date someone else sucks. A lot.But the walking god must find a human mate or risk destroying the very fabric of reality, and Emma’s not quite as human as she used to be. Which is bad for her love life, but it might just help her survive what’s coming…Emma Chase is the Caller of the Blood, fated to command the power of all shapeshifter kind, bound to many through magic and through love. She didn’t choose this life or this power; all she wants is to keep her ever-growing family of misfits, rebels, and lovers safe, and try to do some good along the way. Unfortunately, there’s a brotherhood of ancient immortals out there who believe she’s the harbinger of the end of the world, and they want her dead. Very, very dead.Violence. Magic. Inappropriate humor. Welcome to the Wild Rites saga, a gritty urban fantasy series with shifters, vampires, gods and mysterious enemies, all with one goal: claim the prize. Claim the Caller of the Blood. less