When her search lands her outside Maria, New Mexico, a surly ranch hand pegs her as an annoying stray dog. Desperate to keep his new job, cowboy Austin Stuart plans to get rid of the distraction. Yet, according to his little brother, the dog is really a human, and she’s on the run. Could this get more ridiculous? But he soon finds out shapeshifters are very real…and all signs point to Austin being Sheena’s mate.
After a lifetime spent recovering from one embarrassing social gaffe after another, Austin is open to trading his solitude for a chance at having a partner who’s kind about his rough edges—and no one’s sweeter than Sheena. Unfortunately, Sheena is still under her abusive father’s thumb, and she knows he’s waiting for her back in Sacramento.
It’s up to Austin to convince her that the bravest thing she can do is stay in Maria—not only for him, but so she can incite lasting change in Coyote culture as well.
Also available in the Masters of Maria series:
1 - The Demigod's Legacy
2 - The Angel's Hunger
3 - The Wolf's Joy
4 - The Coyote's Chance
7 - The Coyote's Bride
8 - The Coyote's Comfort
Holley Trent is an award-winning and bestselling author of paranormal and contemporary romance.
See her full backlist of stories at her website, holleytrent.com.