Sandy has spent most of her life fading into the background. Curvy, self-conscious, and stuck in a job she dreads, she’s convinced excitement and love belong to other people. Then a casual reunion with an old friend changes everything bringing her face-to-face with Mike Kane, a hockey star whose reputation makes her wonder why he’d ever look twice at her.

But Mike isn’t just another athlete chasing glory. Behind the blades and bright lights lies a truth he’s never shared with anyone: he’s a leopard shifter. His first attempt to win Sandy’s trust goes badly, but he refuses to give up. To prove himself, he shows her who and what he really is.

For Sandy, the choice isn’t only about Mike. It’s about believing she’s worthy of more than doubt and compromise. Accepting him means accepting herself, and the risk that love could be bigger and wilder than she ever imagined.

Can she claim the man who sees her true worth, or will fear keep her from the life waiting just beyond her doubts?

Cheyenne Woods