Animal in Me Series by Tamara Hoffa

Twenty-five and never been kissed, Jenna Raynes is a beautiful woman with a rubenesque figure often overlooked by men. In the mood for a little honey, the sassy new schoolteacher is stopped in her tracks by one growled word from an alpha bear…“Mine.” Bern Helms’ inner bear catches the scent of his destined mate. His animal’s desire is drawn to her curves, but Jenna is human, and not lured to him by instinct. Convincing her begins as a sizzling, sweet affair that is soon spoiled by danger... moreTwenty-five and never been kissed, Jenna Raynes is a beautiful woman with a rubenesque figure often overlooked by men. In the mood for a little honey, the sassy new schoolteacher is stopped in her tracks by one growled word from an alpha bear…“Mine.” Bern Helms’ inner bear catches the scent of his destined mate. His animal’s desire is drawn to her curves, but Jenna is human, and not lured to him by instinct. Convincing her begins as a sizzling, sweet affair that is soon spoiled by danger. In their small backwater town, nerves are strung taut. Someone is abducting shifter children. When confronted, Jenna is as protective of her students as a mamma bear. For Bern, all bets are off when the kidnapper’s take Jenna too. Nothing will keep a bear from his mate. The hunters will become the hunted… less

Fate brought them together. Lies keep them apart. Love could set them free. All they need is to trust in Bear Hearts.Fate has dealt bear shifter Martin Kruger and rotten hand. His destined mate, Dr. Elizabeth Montrose, is the enemy and suffers from a fatal illness. He‘s waited over two hundred years for a mate he might never have the chance to claim.Elizabeth has long ago given up dreams of love, marriage and children... moreFate brought them together. Lies keep them apart. Love could set them free. All they need is to trust in Bear Hearts.Fate has dealt bear shifter Martin Kruger and rotten hand. His destined mate, Dr. Elizabeth Montrose, is the enemy and suffers from a fatal illness. He‘s waited over two hundred years for a mate he might never have the chance to claim.Elizabeth has long ago given up dreams of love, marriage and children. Her life is her research and now that is gone in a puff of smoke, thanks to the bears of Honey Corners. A tiny spark of hope blooms in her heart when the handsome bear tells her they are mates, but will that instinctual bond be enough to overcome all that stands between them? less

A trip to the library can change your life, but Guiles Fredricks never expected to find his mate standing behind the checkout desk. One whiff of her blackberry and lavender scent has him hooked, but the fear haunting her emerald green eyes makes his bear roar to claim and protect her. Gina Salducci came to Honey Corners to hide. On the run from her abusive ex- boyfriend she fears she will never be safe... moreA trip to the library can change your life, but Guiles Fredricks never expected to find his mate standing behind the checkout desk. One whiff of her blackberry and lavender scent has him hooked, but the fear haunting her emerald green eyes makes his bear roar to claim and protect her. Gina Salducci came to Honey Corners to hide. On the run from her abusive ex- boyfriend she fears she will never be safe. Nick Mancuso runs Atlantic City, he has ties to the mob and won't hesitate to kill her if he finds her. Obviously her taste in men sucks. When her fears are realized and danger finds her, will she run again, or find it in her heart to trust the bear that vows he is her mate? Excerpt Guiles guided her out to her car with a gentle hand on the small of her back, Gina loved the gentlemanly gestures that seemed second nature to the bear. They made her feel protected and cherished. When they reached her battered Toyota Gina flushed in embarrassment. "Sorry, I know she's not what you're used to driving, but she got me here." She patted the roof of the small car. Pulling her into his arms he kissed her forehead, her nose and then pecked her lips. "Sweet Gina, I would not care if we traveled in a horse and carriage. I only care that I am with you." God, he was so sweet. How did I get so lucky? Gina handed him the keys. "Do you want to drive?" "Thank you," he replied, taking the keys from her hand and opening the passenger door to seat her in the vehicle. "Buckle up." Gina watched the flex of muscles in his magnificent ass as he crossed to the driver' side and folded his huge body into the small confines of her compact. He fired up the car and turned up the heat before turning to her. "Would you mind spending the day at my house? My bear feels the need to have you in our den." "Your den? This really is a different world, isn't it? I would love to see your house. I'd really like the chance to talk. I want to learn more about this mating thing and what it entails." Gina started when Guiles' eyes flashed amber for a brief moment before returning to their normal hazel color. "What the hell was that?" Gina exclaimed. Guiles chuckled. "My bear. He was rather excited by the idea of mating with you sweet Gina. In fact, it is all that is on his mind." "Horny little bugger, is he?" "Horny, yes. Little, no." Guiles laughed. "You've never seen a transformed shifter have you?" Guiles asked. "Mmm, well, no." "My bear is about ten feet tall, Gina." "Holy fuck! I'm not sure I want to see that. He won't hurt me, will he?" "Of course not. I am still me when I shift. My bear loves you as much as I do. He would die to protect you." "Whoa, now just hold on a New York minute. Did you just say you love me?" Guiles reached across and took her hand, drawing it to his mouth for a kiss. "Of course, I love you, sweet Gina. I have been waiting for you for over a hundred and fifty years. I have dreamed of the day we would meet. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more." "Guiles, you don't even know me...I-I'm...broken. I wish we had met a few years ago, before-" He squeezed her hand. "Baby, there is no before. There is only now and the future. Whatever it takes, however long it takes, I will make you forget all the bad things in your past. I promise you from this day forward you will be nothing but cherished and loved." less

Most shifters are lucky to find one true mate in life. A hundred years after the murder of his first mate, the Goddess gifts Sebastian Von Drake with a second match. However, his sassy mate resists their union. Her past hold secrets she doesn’t want to share.Alice Miller is drawn to the stick in the mud wolf like no one she’s ever met before, but she can’t mate him and risk everything... moreMost shifters are lucky to find one true mate in life. A hundred years after the murder of his first mate, the Goddess gifts Sebastian Von Drake with a second match. However, his sassy mate resists their union. Her past hold secrets she doesn’t want to share.Alice Miller is drawn to the stick in the mud wolf like no one she’s ever met before, but she can’t mate him and risk everything. Why won’t he take no for an answer? Danger, intrigue, traitors, spies, and secrets…combined with the irresistible passion of a shifter for his mate. Bastian will claim Alice, come hell or high water. No matter how much the sassy wolf howls. less