Shifters in the Snow: Bundle of Joy: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Winter Wolves, Merry Bears, and Holiday Spirits Read online

  Shifters in the Snow: Bundle of Joy

  Jacqueline Sweet

  Liv Brywood

  J.K. Harper

  Gen Géricault

  Auriella Skye

  J.M. Klaire

  Edith Hawkes

  Olivia Arran

  Cynthia Fox

  Alyse Zaftig

  Elianne Adams

  Milly Taiden

  Scarlett Grove

  Bella Love-Wins

  Anya Nowlan

  Suki Selborne

  Shifters Ever After Press

  Contents

  Copyright

  A Sneak Peek . . .

  The Wolf Mate’s Secret

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Angel

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  The Panther’s Christmas Surprise

  Running

  Smelling

  Shaking

  Following

  Waking Up

  Balcony

  Target

  Accident

  Cheeseburgers

  New Car

  Safe House

  Sweat

  Proposal

  Jacobson

  Left

  Doctor’s Office

  Knocked

  Private Jet

  Limo

  Smoke

  Bath Time

  The Dragon’s Christmas Baby

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Epilogue

  Enchanting Her Alphas

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Epilogue

  Burden

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Panther in a Pear Tree

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Epilogue

  Father Shiftmas

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Cheetahs Never Run

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Epilogue

  Tempt Me Cowbear

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  The Christmas Spirit

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  The Honeybear’s Secret Baby

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Epilogue

  Mountain Bear’s Baby

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  An Impawsible Christmas: Four Weddings and a Coronation

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  My Wound to Bear

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Epilogue

  Deputy Bear

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Dragon Baby

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  About the Authors

  Shifters Ever After

  All stories Copyright © 2016 by Jacqueline Sweet, Cynthia Fox, Milly Taiden, Holley Trent, J.K. Harper, J.M. Klaire, Liv Brywood, Auriella Skye, Gen Géricault, Alyse Zaftig, Edith Hawkes, Olivia Arran, Scarlett Grove, Elianne Adams, Suki Selborne, Bella Love-Wins, and Anya Nowlan.

  Cover design by Jacqueline Sweet

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  A Sneak Peek . . .

  Tempt Me Cowbear by Liv Brywood—Donna’s mission to indulge in each of the seven deadly sins begins with a trip to the Curvy Bear Ranch’s cooking class. Recently divorced, she’s ready to spread her wings and finally live the life she’s always wanted. But when she meets Brody, a sexy cowboy with a scorching hot body, she has to decide whether or not she’s ready to give up her newfound freedom to take a chance on finding the love of a lifetime.

  The Panther’s Christmas Surprise by Alyse Zaftig—Amani isn’t sure what she saw that night, but it definitely couldn’t have been a lethal panther who morphed into a naked man…could it? Amani has accidentally uncovered a dark secret that just might get her killed.

  The Dragon’s Christmas Baby by Anya Nowlan—A dragon will do anything for his fortune. Even more so if the fortune is a curvy, sassy woman and a baby he didn't even know he had...

  Enchanting Her Alphas by Auriella Skye—Rynn is a water witch running from her past, and all she wants a new life in Kala West. Wolf shifters Jax and Hendrix long for more than duty their pack and alpha leader. When these paranormal lives collide, it leads leads a steamy holiday encounter and a cute, little revelation.

  The Wolf Mate’s Secret by Bella Love-Wins—Robin’s ski slope encounter with gorgeous playboy, Dr. O’Halloran, turns into a smoldering night with unexpected secrets, and gifts that keep on giving.

  Burden by Élianne Adams—Beaten, imprisoned, and even starved, Violet has more reason than most to be afraid of any male. But with a baby on the way, she has to decide whether she will live in fear, or risk her body—and her heart—to claim her true mate.

  Panther in a Pear Tree by Cynthia Fox—Curvy panther Leah has always liked Bobby. His scent makes her tingle from whisker to tail. Too bad he’s human, albeit a hot, muscular one. When an unscrupulous hunter loses the holiday spirit and showers the mountains of Mistletoe Hollow with bullets, the pair find themselves fighting side by side. Is it time to abandon her shifters-only mating policy?

  Father Shiftmas by Edith Hawkes—Abandoned by her ex, Cora Reynolds and her baby are evicted and made homeless for Christmas. There is no one to turn to and a snowstorm threatens the life of her child. She must act now… even if that means breaking the law. Yet when she meets Security guard and bear shifter Joseph Stone, neither of them could have predicted what happened next. He’s used to dealing with shoplifters, but confronting this intruder changes everything and he causes her to flee. Now with a crying baby in his arms, Joseph is left considering something he’s never entertained before. Fatherhood!

  Cheetahs Never Run by Suki Selborne—It’s not easy being a single mom, or a witch with no magical skills. It’s even harder for Tyla at Christmas, when the rest of the supernatural community are partying hard with their families. When her cheetah shifter ex Quinn shows up in Rocky Falls for the holidays, Tyla is forced to confront her past -- and share her biggest secret. Can the two of them find a way to make it a merry Christmas after all?

  The Christmas Spirit by Gen Géricault—Whiskey-brewing witch Hazel Fortescue didn’t mind dropping her Christmas Eve plans; there was a grizzly cub in need of saving, after all. Upon returning the little bear to his sleuth, she is dazzled to meet alpha Hudson Holloway. The fated pair join forces to tackle the dark source responsible for the cub’s disappearance.

  Angel by Holley Trent—Grant Banks’ last one-night-stand ended in conception, and now he’s an alpha werewolf with a pack to lead, a ranch to run, and a son to raise on his own. He’s got his hands full, for sure, but he’d rather stick it out alone than to take a mate who’s only interested in him for his status. However, when a holiday visitor from the Norseton pack takes a shine to his son, Pete, Grant decides there might be a woman who’s just right for him after all.

  The Honeybear’s Secret Baby by Jacqueline Sweet—Outlaw shifter Jordan and by-the-book Sebastian had shared only one night together, but that night had left her with a secret and a desperate need to provide for the life growing inside her. When Sebastian catches her mid-heist, will he turn her in or be the Alpha she needs him to be?

  Mountain Bear’s Baby by J.K. Harper—Rough, gruff bear shifter Shane Walker left behind his fighting past for a fresh start in life. But when Jessie McMillan, the passionate three-night stand he also left behind, unexpectedly shows up with a baby boy that's his son, can he rein in his wild bear before he ruins everything again?

  An Impawsible Christmas by J.M. Klaire—Mix four shifter weddings, a dragon coronation, a stranger fleeing for her life, a found baby tripped over in the snowy woods, and an ultimatum- mate or die- all together and you have one very interesting Christmas at the castle.

  Dragon Baby by Milly Taiden—Thane will do anything to protect Lily and their baby, including killing anyone who threatens their existence.

  My Wound to Bear by Olivia Arran—Recovering from a horrifying and painful past, Gina’s future looks more and more uncertain every day. Especially when the local doctor strolls into her life and turns her world upside down. But is this sexy bear shifter the Christmas miracle she needs to heal her broken soul…and her heart?

  Deputy Bear by Scarlett Grove—Harper Brown left her cheating ex and moved to Fate Mountain just before Christmas. With snow piling on the ground, Harper has to start all over. When she finds her new boss dead, Harper becomes the prime suspect! Good thing she has Deputy Bear Knox Carter to keep her safe and solve the case.

  The Wolf Mate’s Secret

  by Bella Love-Wins

  A Holiday Standalone Novella from the Fated Moon Series

  Author’s Note

  Wolf Mate’s Secret and all of Bella Love-Wins’ shifter stories are set in a world which includes both natural born shifters, and shifters who are turned by a mystical immortal mystery woman named Theriona. The entire saga is called The Marked Chronicles. Be ready for sexy shifters of all varieties, witches, vampires, immortal beings and a lot of romantic hook-ups! For the most part, humans are not aware of their existence. Wolf Mate’s Secret tells its own story and can be read on its own.

  Chapter 1

  Robin

  I stood shivering at the top of Sunhawk Valley Resort’s most challenging ski slope.

  In my Santa’s little helper outfit.

  An elf suit.

  A bright green hat with white faux fur lining sat on my head with a pom-pom dangling off to one side. The red and green velvet mini dress—sleeveless, no less—had even more fake fur trim at the deep V-neckline and at the hem of the hip-hugging. That fake shit did nothing to keep me warm.

  Ditto for the red and white candy-cane striped tights that ended just above my knees.

  Shame didn’t even begin to cover it.

  On top of that, the thing didn’t fit. It was meant for one of my dad’s new ski resort employees who happened to be a no-show for her shift today, four days before Christmas. She was also two dress sizes smaller than me, and had a tiny little ass, so at the moment, this getup could barely cover my generous backside, let alone my thighs.

  Did I actually fly back home to Reno from college for this?

  No wonder I had not been home from New York City for several years. Honestly, my staying away had little to do with seedy side-jobs I filled in for at my dad’s resort. I spent holidays out east to complete the twelve hundred hours of field instruction I needed to have under my belt so I could graduate from Columbia University with a master’s degree in Social Work.

  My costume-clad trip down the slope was supposed to be a draw for the younger children of our patrons who spent the Christmas break at my father’s ski resort. Except with my body stuffed inside this tiny dress and leaving nothing to the imagination, it was the men who stopped and took notice.

  One group of guys a bit of a distance
away started up with the catcalls.

  And the whistling.

  And the goddamned ‘Hey baby, show me more’ crap mixed in with laughter that I swore I’d end up throat punching one of them over. As there were children everywhere, I took the high road and ignored the jerks’ sorry asses.

  The only upside to this hot mess was it allowed me to try out my new snowboard on ideal packed snow.

  “Here’s something I don’t see every day,” said a man’s voice from behind me to my right, which simultaneously sent chills up my back while also pissing me off even more.

  My mouth opened before I could whip around to see who it was. “Just keep your goddamned eyes on the trail, jerk, not on my a—” I started, but the air in my lungs evaporated and the word ‘ass’ didn’t get all the way out of my mouth when I turned and recognized his face. “Oh. You,” I said, rolling my eyes at Landon O’Halloran, one of the longstanding alpine ski patrollers who used to work for my dad. He had recently completed med school and his residency requirements, and was now practicing at a hospital in Carson City. According to my father, these days Landon would volunteer as a very part time medical associate on the resort’s ski patrol team whenever he was off work.

  “Hello, Robin,” he greeted me, sidling up beside me with his snowboard resting on one shoulder. “I haven’t seen you in years.”

  “Hey, Landon. Yeah, that’s called college.”

  He smiled. “So how’s it going?”

  “Peachy,” I said. “How are your brothers?”

  “Pretty good.”

  “All five of them are doing well?” I asked. All of Landon’s brothers’ names started with ‘L’. His older brothers, Logan, Lucas, and Leland, all looked alike. Plus he had twin younger brothers, Leo and Lawrence. Six boys in one house. I always used to marvel at the way his parents kept all six of their names straight. “What about the younger ones?”