Tess thought her life was ordinary until her mother's deathbed confession shatters her world. Raised as a human, Tess discovers her biological mother was a shifter and had been shot in a big game hunt on Kodiak Island. Armed with her mother's diaries, Tess embarks on a journey to Mystic River in search of the truth. Derek, the Mystic River sheriff, finds an unconscious shifter in town and immediately knows she is his fated mate. However, when Tess awakens and he hears her story, he realizes she may be in danger. The danger that follows her threatens to tear them apart. With powerful enemies determined to keep Tess's story a secret, it's up to Tess and Derek to discover the truth and find their happily-ever-after. If you loved Patricia Briggs' Moon Called, you'll love this thrilling adventure of secrets, magic, and forbidden love.