Broken Hill Bears Series by Ariana Hawkes

New world. New clan. Sexy new bunch of rough and tumble shifters. Are you ready for the Broken Hill Bears to fight for your heart?*** Full-length standalone novel ***Returning military hero Xander Silvester is the new Alpha of the Broken Hill Bears – an infamous wrestling clan. But not everyone’s happy with his father’s choice, least of all his older brother Maximus, who believes he’s been cheated out of his rightful place... moreNew world. New clan. Sexy new bunch of rough and tumble shifters. Are you ready for the Broken Hill Bears to fight for your heart?*** Full-length standalone novel ***Returning military hero Xander Silvester is the new Alpha of the Broken Hill Bears – an infamous wrestling clan. But not everyone’s happy with his father’s choice, least of all his older brother Maximus, who believes he’s been cheated out of his rightful place. Xander is hellbent on proving himself, but when his clan accidentally kidnaps three human females, he’s left with a terrible dilemma that threatens his leadership – especially when one of the women is sexy, feisty and hates as much as she wants him. Xander is torn between what his heart wants and what’s best for the Broken Hill Bears. Freya Wright is hiking the entire west coast of the USA with two close friends, hoping that the challenge will help her find the inner peace she’s lacked ever since her father abandoned her as a child. Instead she finds herself kidnapped by the terrifying bear wrestlers and told they can never leave. She’s determined to fight it every step of the way, but resisting the muscle-bound Alpha with the smoldering dark eyes proves to be her biggest challenge of all. The longer she’s held captive, the more she sees in the charismatic and powerful Xander. Now, it’s up to Freya to decide where she really belongs. Will she run like hell from Broken Hill, or will she choose a life with a bear in the rough?  This is a 55,000-word novel (around 275 standard pages) less

To Braxton Quentin, the world would be a better place if humans didn’t exist. They destroyed his family, leaving him with terrible emotional scars that have made him unable to contemplate finding a mate. And then he meets smart, sexy, auburn-haired Neve. His bear wants her, his clan needs her, but accepting her help means betraying his most deeply held convictions.Orphaned Neve Vincent has never had anyone looking out for her in life... moreTo Braxton Quentin, the world would be a better place if humans didn’t exist. They destroyed his family, leaving him with terrible emotional scars that have made him unable to contemplate finding a mate. And then he meets smart, sexy, auburn-haired Neve. His bear wants her, his clan needs her, but accepting her help means betraying his most deeply held convictions.Orphaned Neve Vincent has never had anyone looking out for her in life. Watching her hero, the smoldering, blue-eyed Braxton, wrestle live on stage is her escape from harsh reality. Too bad she has to find out the hard way that he hates everything she stands for.With the Broken Hill Bears facing ruin and time fast running out, Neve is the only one who can help Braxton save the clan. Can he make amends for the hurt he’s caused her – even if this means taking the risk that this good-hearted human will take hold of his heart and never let it go?This is a standalone, full-length novel, packed with heart-stopping romance, passion, and suspense! HEA and no cliffhanger!Note: This book and all other books in the Broken Hill Bear series are standalone and can be read completely independently. less

As teenage sweethearts, Rocco Silvester and Harper Waverly knew they were meant to be together forever. Then fate stepped in and tore them apart, leaving Rocco with a secret he could never share and Harper with a deep hatred of the man she once adored. Fast-forward five years, and Rocco is forced to take a mate of his Alpha’s choosing to save the clan from ruin. Already suffering from the loss of his father and older brother, being obliged to mate Harper almost pushes him to the brink... moreAs teenage sweethearts, Rocco Silvester and Harper Waverly knew they were meant to be together forever. Then fate stepped in and tore them apart, leaving Rocco with a secret he could never share and Harper with a deep hatred of the man she once adored. Fast-forward five years, and Rocco is forced to take a mate of his Alpha’s choosing to save the clan from ruin. Already suffering from the loss of his father and older brother, being obliged to mate Harper almost pushes him to the brink. Not least because he’s never stopped loving her. If Harper Waverly could change two things about herself, it would be to not have had a father at all, and to have never laid eyes on Rocco Silvester. But when her kind-hearted stepfather asks her to become Rocco's mate, refusing isn’t an option. Forced to confront their pain everyday, can Rocco show Harper that he’s still worthy of her, and can she learn to love him again? This is a standalone, full-length, 36,000 word book, packed with heart-stopping romance, passion, and suspense! HEA and no cliffhanger! An additional story is included as a special FREE bonus! Note: This book and all other books in the Broken Hill Bear series are standalone and can be read completely independently. less