Blood & Bone Series by C.C. Wood

Chloe I’ve finally found my mate.Yet he’s the one wolf I can’t have.I must leave before the pain of unrequited love kills me.But when I return to my childhood pack, so much has changed…and not for the better. I have unfinished business here and it seems there are shifters who will do whatever it takes to keep me from learning the truth. Lach I lost my mate nearly two years ago and I wanted to die with her.But Chloe dragged me back from the brink... moreChloe I’ve finally found my mate.Yet he’s the one wolf I can’t have.I must leave before the pain of unrequited love kills me.But when I return to my childhood pack, so much has changed…and not for the better. I have unfinished business here and it seems there are shifters who will do whatever it takes to keep me from learning the truth. Lach I lost my mate nearly two years ago and I wanted to die with her.But Chloe dragged me back from the brink.Now, she’s the one in danger and I’m discovering that I want more than her friendship. I want everything she has to give.Especially her heart.*Though this book features characters from the Bitten series, it can be read as a standalone. If you enjoy Chloe and Lach's story, you can read more starting with Bite Me (Bitten, #1) which is currently free! less

Savannah I’m an empath. I can feel the emotions of others and it’s overwhelming.My life is a small one by necessity, with only one friend I can call my own. I’ve always wanted so much more, but there is no hope for my dreams of a normal life.That all changes when Rhys moves in across the street. He gives me a glimpse of the happiness I could have and I want it all. Rhys I’ve spent centuries on the run from my twisted twin brother, unable to trust anyone... moreSavannah I’m an empath. I can feel the emotions of others and it’s overwhelming.My life is a small one by necessity, with only one friend I can call my own. I’ve always wanted so much more, but there is no hope for my dreams of a normal life.That all changes when Rhys moves in across the street. He gives me a glimpse of the happiness I could have and I want it all. Rhys I’ve spent centuries on the run from my twisted twin brother, unable to trust anyone.Now that my brother is dead at my hand, I’m bound by a different set of chains. Isolation and self-loathing are impossible to escape.Savannah makes me see myself in a different light. With her, I’ve found a home. And love.All too soon, I discover I haven’t left evil behind as I hoped. It stalks my every move and will use any means necessary to break me. Even kill the woman I love.But I will do anything to protect Savannah. Even sacrifice myself.*Though this is the second book in the Blood & Bone series, it can be read as a standalone. Rhys was a secondary character in the Bitten series, so if you enjoy this book and you have not read that series, you should check it out! less

Ava Amaris is a witch with no past. Not one that she can remember anyway. She is cursed. For lifetimes, she's walked the earth with no knowledge of where she came from or who she once was. Despite the loss of her memories, Ava forges a life. She has a home, a career, and friends. Yet her heart remains shielded and cold. There is no room for love within her. Her relationships are short and casual, very rarely inspiring more than mild affection... moreAva Amaris is a witch with no past. Not one that she can remember anyway. She is cursed. For lifetimes, she's walked the earth with no knowledge of where she came from or who she once was. Despite the loss of her memories, Ava forges a life. She has a home, a career, and friends. Yet her heart remains shielded and cold. There is no room for love within her. Her relationships are short and casual, very rarely inspiring more than mild affection. Until she meets Macgrath, the first man to crack the stone around her heart. Ewan Macgrath is a vampire with no future. Not without Ava by his side. She is his mate and his chance at peace, yet she won't accept him. He can feel the fire inside her, the passion she denies, but Ava refuses to give in to him. To trust him. While Ava fights a war of hearts and Macgrath searches for the maker he's never known, a battle of a different sort arises. They must join forces in order to defeat a dark and powerful witch who seems to know everything about them, including their origins and how they came to be cursed. Soon, Ava and Macgrath discover that their destiny was created in another time and place, binding them with magic and blood. Once the truth is revealed, it could destroy them...or it could make them whole. * Forevermore is the conclusion of Destined by Blood (Blood & Bone, #2.5). Part 1 of this book contains Destined by Blood if you have not read it. If you have, Part 2 is the full-length conclusion. less

MarcusI dream of a woman, haunted by her nightmares. It's happened before, this connection to humans in danger. I've always been too late to save them.Until her.I will do anything to protect her. Merry is my destiny, my fated mate.But she will never love me in return. Not when she learns of what I've hidden from her.MerryA year ago, my nightmare began. I've been running ever since.Until him.He's a vampire, but nothing like those who hurt me. I'm drawn to him in spite of myself... moreMarcusI dream of a woman, haunted by her nightmares. It's happened before, this connection to humans in danger. I've always been too late to save them.Until her.I will do anything to protect her. Merry is my destiny, my fated mate.But she will never love me in return. Not when she learns of what I've hidden from her.MerryA year ago, my nightmare began. I've been running ever since.Until him.He's a vampire, but nothing like those who hurt me. I'm drawn to him in spite of myself. He wants to keep me safe but his secrets have been discovered. Now, he's the one in danger.After running for so long, it's time for me stand and fight for the vampire I love. less