Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Series by Ophelia Sexton

When pastry chef Annabeth Jones goes on the run from her abusive fiance, the small town of Bearpaw Ridge offers her a safe haven. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, with friendly neighbors and a bakery/cafe that needs a new owner, it's the perfect place for her to start over. Firefighter and bear shifter Dane Swanson knows at once that kind, curvy Annabeth is his fated mate. She's also human, in a world where shifters must keep their existence secret... moreWhen pastry chef Annabeth Jones goes on the run from her abusive fiance, the small town of Bearpaw Ridge offers her a safe haven. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, with friendly neighbors and a bakery/cafe that needs a new owner, it's the perfect place for her to start over. Firefighter and bear shifter Dane Swanson knows at once that kind, curvy Annabeth is his fated mate. She's also human, in a world where shifters must keep their existence secret. Annabeth has no idea that Bearpaw Ridge's population is more shifter than human ... but if they're to be mated, Dane will have to find a way to tell her everything. Wary of new relationships, Annabeth can't help warming to the strong, handsome man who can't get enough of her cinnamon rolls ... or her. But her fragile hopes are shattered when her ex tracks her down, determined to reclaim her. Dane is equally determined to protect his mate -- but will Annabeth still accept him when he reveals the other side of his nature? Heat is a novel-length steamy standalone paranormal romance with no cliffhangers. less

The biggest story of her life could be her last … unless her mate can save her. Fanged peril Curvy journalist Caitlyn Roberts can’t believe her eyes. She and her boss at a popular paranormal investigations website have just received shocking footage of a local businessman turning into a giant beast! Things go bad in a hurry when the subject of the investigation decides to destroy the evidence…and her... moreThe biggest story of her life could be her last … unless her mate can save her. Fanged peril Curvy journalist Caitlyn Roberts can’t believe her eyes. She and her boss at a popular paranormal investigations website have just received shocking footage of a local businessman turning into a giant beast! Things go bad in a hurry when the subject of the investigation decides to destroy the evidence…and her. Feeling the heat Caitlyn flees for her life, only to end up stranded in the middle of nowhere when her car goes off the road. Certain she’s about to die, her luck finally takes a turn for the better when she’s rescued by the strongest, sexiest firefighter she’s ever seen. Small town, big trouble Bear shifter and small-town attorney Mark Swanson divides his time between running a law office to help his friends and neighbors in small-town Bearpaw Ridge and volunteering as a firefighter. The last thing he expects is for an accident victim to be his fated mate…especially when she turns out to be the reporter behind the news site determined to expose shifters as real. Love in the crosshairs Despite the risks, Mark and his bear can’t resist getting closer to the sexy reporter they both want to claim. The heat between them is irresistible—but when a shifter hit man shows up, it’s clear that Caitlyn's got more problems than a wrecked car. Can he and his mate trust each other with their deepest secrets, or will their happy ending be ripped away from them? Smolder is a full-length steamy shifter romance with no cheating and a happy ending. less

Bear shifter Evan Swanson loves curvy women...but not commitment. When he rescues a woman and her infant niece from a hotel fire, he’s shocked to realize she’s his fated mate. Not only is she his bear’s wet dream, she’s the first woman who’s ever turned him down for a date. Steffi Tristan has been caring for baby Olivia since her sister and brother-in-law disappeared. When her niece turns into a bear cub before her eyes, Steffi knows it’s time to get help... moreBear shifter Evan Swanson loves curvy women...but not commitment. When he rescues a woman and her infant niece from a hotel fire, he’s shocked to realize she’s his fated mate. Not only is she his bear’s wet dream, she’s the first woman who’s ever turned him down for a date. Steffi Tristan has been caring for baby Olivia since her sister and brother-in-law disappeared. When her niece turns into a bear cub before her eyes, Steffi knows it’s time to get help. Evan’s the most attractive man she’s ever met, but Steffi's spent a lifetime in her beautiful sister’s shadow. A man like him couldn't really want her. When a sinister organization bent on abducting little Olivia follows Steffi to Bearpaw Ridge, Evan vows to protect them both. But can he neutralize the danger, persuade Steffi that he’s serious, and settle down happily with just one woman? IGNITE is a full-length steamy romance novel with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a happy ending. less

A hotshot in trouble… Thor Swanson is a bear shifter with a taste for danger. He's also a firefighter who's part of an elite smokejumper team. When a parachuting accident leaves him badly injured, he knows he can't go to a hospital. Unfortunately, he can't remember much else. All he knows is that the beautiful woman nursing him back to health is his. He'll protect her with his life. A beautiful shifter in worse trouble… Cassandra Long is a curvy sabertooth shifter on the run... moreA hotshot in trouble… Thor Swanson is a bear shifter with a taste for danger. He's also a firefighter who's part of an elite smokejumper team. When a parachuting accident leaves him badly injured, he knows he can't go to a hospital. Unfortunately, he can't remember much else. All he knows is that the beautiful woman nursing him back to health is his. He'll protect her with his life. A beautiful shifter in worse trouble… Cassandra Long is a curvy sabertooth shifter on the run. Her dreams of going to graduate school crashed and burned when her father arranged to marry her off to the head of a powerful and corrupt sabertooth clan in Texas. Edward Baldwin is a beast of a man…and he wasted no time in staking his claim. Since escaping her ex-fiance's clutches, a traumatized Cassie has barely managed to stay one step ahead of the violent, terrifying shifter who thinks he owns her. The day he finds her, there'll be hell to pay. Fated mates…or star-crossed lovers? But suddenly Thor bursts into Cassie's life. And just like that, everything changes. Deep inside, Cassie knows she has to stay close to the handsome firefighter, no matter what. It's finally time to stop running. When Baldwin catches up to Cassie at last, Thor's determined to stop the evil shifter in his tracks. Nobody takes his fated mate. But Thor's still hurt. Can he find the strength to save her, when he can hardly remember his own last name? And can Cassie step up and save Thor right back? Flame is a full-length steamy romance novel with no cliffhangers and a happy ending. less

Opposites attract… Bear shifter Elle Swanson’s no stranger to heartbreak. She’s been widowed for many years. A second chance at romance? She’s not holding her breath. But at the most unexpected moment, love comes walking in. At a family wedding, she’s swept into the arms of tall cowboy Justin Long. Between his smoldering good looks and seductive caresses, she’s falling hard. Except for one big problem. Justin’s a sabertooth shifter. Elle knows they’re pure trouble... moreOpposites attract… Bear shifter Elle Swanson’s no stranger to heartbreak. She’s been widowed for many years. A second chance at romance? She’s not holding her breath. But at the most unexpected moment, love comes walking in. At a family wedding, she’s swept into the arms of tall cowboy Justin Long. Between his smoldering good looks and seductive caresses, she’s falling hard. Except for one big problem. Justin’s a sabertooth shifter. Elle knows they’re pure trouble. Sabertooths have threatened her family in the past, and she can’t risk their safety, no matter how much Justin sets her senses ablaze. A second chance at love… After losing his mate in a tragic accident a decade ago, Justin believed he’d lost his one shot at happiness. But when he glimpses the lovely woman at his daughter's wedding, he can’t believe his eyes. Could this be another chance at love? Elle’s beautiful, strong, mature, and sexy—everything he craves in a mate. He knows she’s wary of sabertooth shifters, but vows to court her and claim her. But just when he thinks he's won her heart, his past—and vicious sabertooth politics—catch up with him. Suddenly, Justin finds himself fighting not only for his life, but for the future of his kind. Can Justin defeat the sabertooth threat or will his and Elle’s happily-ever-after come to a swift and violent end? This steamy romance novella is a complete story, with no cliffhangers and a happy ending. However, it's recommended that you first read Flame (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 4), as this story begins immediately after the end of Flame. less

A bear shifter promises to protect what’s his. Bear shifter Ash Swanson is at the top of his game. Thanks to the wildly successful gaming company he founded, he's well on his way to becoming a multi-millionaire. In his free time, Ash serves as a volunteer firefighter for the tightly knit community of Bearpaw Ridge. Powerful and fearless, Ash’s daring rescues have saved dozens of people. As the town hero, he leads an almost-perfect life. Only two things are missing. He’s never actually shifted... moreA bear shifter promises to protect what’s his. Bear shifter Ash Swanson is at the top of his game. Thanks to the wildly successful gaming company he founded, he's well on his way to becoming a multi-millionaire. In his free time, Ash serves as a volunteer firefighter for the tightly knit community of Bearpaw Ridge. Powerful and fearless, Ash’s daring rescues have saved dozens of people. As the town hero, he leads an almost-perfect life. Only two things are missing. He’s never actually shifted. Ever. Worse, after meeting his fated mate and beginning to plan a life with her, she disappears. When she returns just as suddenly as she left, he discovers she's pregnant with his baby and on the run from her brutal clan. Ash vows to overcome any threat to protect her and their child. All he needs is to learn how to shift into his bear… Fated mates forced to part. Beautiful, curvy Nika Medved fell in love with Ash Swanson at their first ShiftMatch-arranged date. He was everything she dreamed of—handsome, confident, kind. Most importantly, he was her fated mate. She didn’t care that he had never shifted. Nika's fairy-tale romance turns into a nightmare when her parents, ruthless Russian bears, discover that Ash can't shift. Her mother, the clan matriarch, forbids her daughter to wed a defective shifter or pollute the family’s ancient grizzly bloodline. She vows to send her strongest enforcer to kill Ash and to force Nika to return to the clan. When Nika finds she’s pregnant with Ash's child, she quits medical school and goes into hiding. Cut off from her family's money and with nowhere to turn, she returns to Bearpaw Ridge to face Ash. Pregnant, alone, and in terrible danger, Nika bets her baby’s survival on the only man she can trust… less

Together in one set for the first time--all six books in the popular Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters series! Meet the Swanson brothers: five alpha male bear shifters who help protect their small, close-knit community as volunteer firefighters. Dane, Mark, Evan, Thor, and Ash are heroes looking for their fated mates, but the road to their happily ever after is filled with peril and adventure.

A fresh start for a bad-boy bear shifter… Bear shifter Tyler Swanson used to be a real hell-raiser and the town's bad boy. And desperately in love with Mary Jacobsen, the pretty blonde strait-laced daughter of a cop. When Tyler was forced to move away from Bearpaw Ridge after a prank that nearly sent him to jail, he thought he was leaving his shifter hometown behind forever... moreA fresh start for a bad-boy bear shifter… Bear shifter Tyler Swanson used to be a real hell-raiser and the town's bad boy. And desperately in love with Mary Jacobsen, the pretty blonde strait-laced daughter of a cop. When Tyler was forced to move away from Bearpaw Ridge after a prank that nearly sent him to jail, he thought he was leaving his shifter hometown behind forever. But when Tyler's father dies unexpectedly, Tyler, now the head of a successful construction firm, returns to Bearpaw Ridge to help his widowed mother. Trying to put his old reputation to rest, he volunteers as a firefighter as a way to reconnect with the community after so many years. But people are reluctant to forgive and forget…especially the town's wolf shifters, who still hold a grudge against Tyler. Is this tattooed firefighter actually her fated mate? Wolf shifter Mary Jacobsen is convinced that she'll never find a mate of her own. Her first attempt at mating ended in failure. Then she fell for her longtime friend-with-benefits…just as he was falling in love with someone else. When an arsonist targets on the worst night of her life, she thinks she's doomed to burn alive. But then Bearpaw Ridge's newest volunteer firefighter Tyler Swanson saves her life and unexpected sparks fly between them. She never dreamed that losing her home and everything she owns could be the beginning of something new and wonderful… Will their future together go up in flames? Tyler can't believe his luck when he rescues a woman from a burning home…and it turns out to be his old flame Mary. When the heat between them ignites into a blaze and Mary becomes pregnant, Tyler offers to rebuild her home, determined to make a real home for himself, too. But it's a rocky road to romance with her wolf pack in opposition to the match and Tyler's enemies spreading rumors that he's the one responsible for the recent rash of fires. When the arsonist strikes again, Tyler must find and stop him before he kills Mary and burns down the entire town. less

A bear shifter with the heart of a hero Dimitri Medved used to live in the shadows of New York high society. But his ruthless, unscrupulous parents poisoned everything they ever touched before they were caught and sent to prison. Trying to escape his past, Dimitri left New York City and started a new life in a small close-knit shifter community far from the glitter and corruption of the big city... moreA bear shifter with the heart of a hero Dimitri Medved used to live in the shadows of New York high society. But his ruthless, unscrupulous parents poisoned everything they ever touched before they were caught and sent to prison. Trying to escape his past, Dimitri left New York City and started a new life in a small close-knit shifter community far from the glitter and corruption of the big city. When Dimitri headed west to the wilds of Bearpaw Ridge, he traded his Armani business suit for the helmet and ax of a volunteer firefighter. After his first rescue, this protective, alpha bear shifter knew he'd found his true calling, and his true home. All he lacks now is his mate. When he stops to help a woman stranded with her young daughter on the outskirts of town, he’s struck hard by Cupid's arrow. It's not just the woman’s fragile beauty, her lush curves or her delicate scent. His bear recognizes that Damaris is their fated mate. Add in her sweet, lively daughter, and Dimitri thinks he may have finally found the family he’s craved ever since he can remember. Dimitri’s restless bear hungers to claim his mate. But his instincts tell him that Damaris has secrets...secrets that now threaten her and her daughter. He needs to protect them both, but can he convince her to trust him before it's too late? Damaris Markidis hides desperate secrets Damaris works for New York City crime boss Tony "the Fixer" Rizzo. She lives in a world of shadows, vengeance and danger. The work she was forced to take is the job she can never leave. No one suspects that the poised and perfectly polished Damaris is a lethal assassin. Tony’s hired gun. She possesses a special skill set. Her hits look like accidents even to the jaded, cynical cops of The Big Apple. Tony ruthlessly exploits the fact that single mom Damaris can't refuse his orders. Not if she wants to survive and keep her young daughter safe. So far, Damaris's hits have all been vicious predators. She's never taken down an innocent person. All that's about to change when she's tasked with a hit on Dimitri Medved, son of the notorious Medved banking family. She's shocked to find herself falling for him at their first meeting. Hunky, kind, and protective, he's the man she's dreamed of. The man who could be the perfect husband and a tender father to her daughter. But with her past, she’s sure she doesn't deserve a man like Dimitri. And Tony’s not about to let go of his best, secret weapon… less

Small-town shifters. Big-hearted romance! Fall in love with the Swansons, hot firefighters protecting their fated mates. "The characters are smart, sexy, fun, protective and brave and that's just the heroines. The heroes, well, they're all that and they're firefighters! The storylines are engaging and full of suspense, action and sexy romance... moreSmall-town shifters. Big-hearted romance! Fall in love with the Swansons, hot firefighters protecting their fated mates. "The characters are smart, sexy, fun, protective and brave and that's just the heroines. The heroes, well, they're all that and they're firefighters! The storylines are engaging and full of suspense, action and sexy romance." - Amazon reviewer This boxed set contains three full-length standalone Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters novels, plus three never-before-published Bearpaw Ridge stories: "A Wedding to Remember," Ash and Nika (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 6.5) SMOKE, Tyler and Mary (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 7) BLAZE, Dimitri and Damaris (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 8) "Sophie's Christmas Present" Sophie and Matt (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 8.5) EMBER, Margaret and Daniel (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 9) "Christmas in July," Hannah and Sam (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Book 9.5) less

Accidentally mated to her family's worst enemy… Bear shifter Kayla Swanson is trapped. While fighting a wildfire in New Mexico, she makes a grave mistake and the flames are getting close. Lucky for her a tall, ruggedly handsome shifter comes to her aid. The fire may have been extinguished but their passion sparks a heated encounter. A mating bond takes them both by surprise, and a surprise baby is on the way... moreAccidentally mated to her family's worst enemy… Bear shifter Kayla Swanson is trapped. While fighting a wildfire in New Mexico, she makes a grave mistake and the flames are getting close. Lucky for her a tall, ruggedly handsome shifter comes to her aid. The fire may have been extinguished but their passion sparks a heated encounter. A mating bond takes them both by surprise, and a surprise baby is on the way. One problem: this shifter happens to be a disgraced police officer and convicted felon. A mating bond means forever, but what if forever doesn't work out? Kayla's always wanted a mate and a family of her own. Just not this mate. How can she be bonded to a man she knows she should despise? Even if she can't stop thinking about his courage and compassion in the face of overwhelming danger… Claiming his fated mate… A decade ago, sabertooth shifter Pete Langlais made a series of terrible decisions that effectively ruined his life. He lost everything: custody of his son Chris, his career as a police officer, his reputation, and his freedom. Trying to redeem himself, he volunteers as an inmate firefighter during a massive wildfire. When he meets beautiful, courageous Kayla, he knows he must risk everything to save her…and to claim her as his mate. Pete's courage and heroic actions win him a full pardon and freedom, but he knows he's got almost no chance of winning the heart of his pregnant mate or the respect of his estranged son. But he's beaten the odds before. He arrives in Bearpaw Ridge to claim Kayla and reunite with Chris, determined to prove to both of them that he's a changed man and worthy to be a mate and a father. When fire burns, everyone's at risk of getting hurt... Pete can try to convince Kayla of his true desires, but she has to decide for herself. Mated forever? Or is their love destined to go up in flames? less

Her connection to an enemy wolf shifter is forged in flame...When a plane falls from the sky and crashes on Ethan Jacobsen’s ranch, the NTSB investigator who arrives is smart and sassy, with curves that Ethan longs to explore. She's a fascinating mix of contradictions. On the outside, she’s gutsy and in control. But on the inside, she’s vulnerable. Fragile. And hiding secrets that are tearing her apart.Right from the start, sparks fly between them, even though she keeps him at arm’s length... moreHer connection to an enemy wolf shifter is forged in flame...When a plane falls from the sky and crashes on Ethan Jacobsen’s ranch, the NTSB investigator who arrives is smart and sassy, with curves that Ethan longs to explore. She's a fascinating mix of contradictions. On the outside, she’s gutsy and in control. But on the inside, she’s vulnerable. Fragile. And hiding secrets that are tearing her apart.Right from the start, sparks fly between them, even though she keeps him at arm’s length.Ethan's intrigued by her brains and beauty, and his wolf recognizes her as their fated mate. His usual easy-going demeanor gives way to fierce, primal need. Vowing to win her, he joins the crash investigation, determined to court and claim her.Despite her best intentions, Tamara finds it impossible to resist the attraction that burns between them. And when she uncovers the cause of the deadly crash, the truth puts her in terrible danger from her former pack. Now, it's up to Ethan to do whatever it takes to protect his vulnerable mate and make sure they both live to see their happily-ever-after. less

The Bearpaw Springs Resort is haunted by a vengeful ghost...or so local legends would have it.When a series of supernatural events terrorize the hotel's staff and guests and injure one of Sophie Markidis's shifter friends, the painfully shy, curvy Mythtrust News intern is compelled to investigate. She faces opposition from the hotel's owner and a ghost who seems to hold a grudge against shifters... moreThe Bearpaw Springs Resort is haunted by a vengeful ghost...or so local legends would have it.When a series of supernatural events terrorize the hotel's staff and guests and injure one of Sophie Markidis's shifter friends, the painfully shy, curvy Mythtrust News intern is compelled to investigate. She faces opposition from the hotel's owner and a ghost who seems to hold a grudge against shifters.Luckily for Sophie, her two best friends, bear shifter Matt Swanson and sabertooth shifter Chris Langlais, have always had her back. Now, they insist on tagging along to protect her.But there's a big complication--both of them want to claim her as his mate. Choosing one would mean destroying her friendship with the other. It's an impossible choice...but first she has to uncover the truth about the Bearpaw Springs Resort haunting, and survive long enough to tell the tale.Spark features the next generation of Bearpaw Ridge shifters, plus a sizzling friends-to-lovers romance spiced by a paranormal mystery with plenty of twists and turns. less

Cade Hunter is a lone bear shifter who’s given up on settling downWhen he was still just a cub, Cade lost everything to a Christmas Eve fire. He arrives in Bearpaw Ridge for a new job as ranch foreman, but doesn’t let himself hope that this shifter town might be his forever home. He won't be staying. He never does.Then he encounters a deliciously-curvy damsel in distress who cusses him out when he tries to rescue her... moreCade Hunter is a lone bear shifter who’s given up on settling downWhen he was still just a cub, Cade lost everything to a Christmas Eve fire. He arrives in Bearpaw Ridge for a new job as ranch foreman, but doesn’t let himself hope that this shifter town might be his forever home. He won't be staying. He never does.Then he encounters a deliciously-curvy damsel in distress who cusses him out when he tries to rescue her. His beast immediately recognizes the gorgeous, feisty brunette as his fated mate. Things just got real interesting in this small town.Too bad that she's his new boss’s daughter… and that she's not impressed with him. At all. But that doesn't stop Cade from vowing to claim her for his own, and to protect her, whether she wants protecting or not.Maggie Swanson can fix anyone’s romance…except her ownThe bakery manager is Bearpaw Ridge's resident problem-fixer and matchmaker. She suffers a massive romance fail when her arranged mate dumps her in front of all her friends. Cade, a shifter who's just arrived in town, comes to her rescue. He's tall, hot, and instantly protective but his gallantry makes Maggie's humiliation a hundred times worse.Sometimes, it’s not about what you want but what you need…Cade is everything Maggie’s never wanted: a rough-around-the-edges beer-drinking, growly bad boy with a hair-trigger temper. And shoulders a mile wide. And a sweet, tender center that he shows only to her.His kisses are hot as cookies fresh out of the oven, and as sweet and spicy as gingerbread. Why, oh why does he have to be such a hunk of drool-worthy cowboy?Cade is utterly and completely wrong for her… or is he? Can she risk making another wrong choice, possibly destroying her heart for good this time? less