The Bear’s Claws by Laura Greenwood

Can they heal each other's wounds, or will they live the rest of their without their fated mate? The only way for Vic to deal with the death of his parents, is to hide away in the woods, doing everything that he can to avoid his responsibilities as the panther alpha. For years, Nita believed that her entire family was dead. But hearing a rumour that her cousin is still alive, she sets out to find him. A chance encounter in the woods, brings the two shifters together, and something quickly sparks between them. - The Bear's Claws is book six of The Paranormal Council, a fated mates paranormal romance series. It can be read as a standalone and includes a shifter m/f romance. If you enjoy fated mates, light-hearted paranormal romances, intertwined standalones, a hint of steam, quick reads, and plenty of swoon, check out the complete Paranormal Council series today!