Shifter Nation: Fated Over Forty Series by Meg Ripley

They say life begins at forty, But when infertility led to my divorce, it seemed more like the end.When I’d rather be at home in my sweats binging 80s movies,My dad begs me to go to Carlton with him for moral supportAs he presents my much younger sister to their unmated Alpha.We end up barging into his clan meeting—Completely awkward, to say the least.But not as awkward as when I realize he’s my fated mate... moreThey say life begins at forty, But when infertility led to my divorce, it seemed more like the end.When I’d rather be at home in my sweats binging 80s movies,My dad begs me to go to Carlton with him for moral supportAs he presents my much younger sister to their unmated Alpha.We end up barging into his clan meeting—Completely awkward, to say the least.But not as awkward as when I realize he’s my fated mate.When he tells me his bear knows we’re destined to be together,We can’t help but give in to the fire between us.But he deserves to know the truth:I can never give him an heir, so it will never work.Until, weeks later, I see the impossible:A pregnancy test with two lines.Alpha’s Midlife Baby is the prequel novella to the Fated Over Forty series. Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

“I can’t get the authorities involved in this,” he pleaded, his brows drawing together. “I need you.”When I got divorced and moved to the quiet Oregon countryside,The last thing I expected was for a hot stranger to pound on my door,Demanding I go with him in the middle of the night.Tyler’s sister-in-law’s in labor, and he swears she’s on death’s door.The weirder part? I’m not allowed to tell anyone what I’m about to see.This has WTF written all over it, but I took an oath to help... more“I can’t get the authorities involved in this,” he pleaded, his brows drawing together. “I need you.”When I got divorced and moved to the quiet Oregon countryside,The last thing I expected was for a hot stranger to pound on my door,Demanding I go with him in the middle of the night.Tyler’s sister-in-law’s in labor, and he swears she’s on death’s door.The weirder part? I’m not allowed to tell anyone what I’m about to see.This has WTF written all over it, but I took an oath to help.Looks like my cozy sweats, wine, and the remote will have to wait.Even after delivering babies for decades, Nothing could prepare me for this.Good god, the kid is hairy,And the ears, the eyes...they’re all wrong.Because I didn’t just deliver a baby.I delivered a freaking bear cub.Apparently, these folks are shapeshifters,And us humans aren’t supposed to know their secret.Now, some of these bear-people want me dead.That hunky stranger Tyler is now my bodyguard,And we’ve gotten very close living under my tiny roof.Am I ready to jump into a relationship with another man?Especially one that can change into a bear?Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

Having a baby at my age is crazy enough.Try throwing another species into the mix.At 45, I never dreamed I’d be starting over.But here I am, newly single in a new little town.My BFF dragged me out on New Year’s Eve to celebrate my next chapter,And a pair of stunning blue eyes caught my attention.I definitely wasn’t there to find a new man,But when I felt my cheeks burning at the sight of him,I knew it wasn’t just another damn hot flash... moreHaving a baby at my age is crazy enough.Try throwing another species into the mix.At 45, I never dreamed I’d be starting over.But here I am, newly single in a new little town.My BFF dragged me out on New Year’s Eve to celebrate my next chapter,And a pair of stunning blue eyes caught my attention.I definitely wasn’t there to find a new man,But when I felt my cheeks burning at the sight of him,I knew it wasn’t just another damn hot flash.So when he asked me to go back to his place to ring in the new year, He didn’t have to ask twice.But we ended up sharing much more than one wild night. I’m technically old enough to be a grandmother, but now I’m pregnant.On top of that? I just found out he’s part bear. As in not human.In that case, what exactly is growing in my belly?And how can I know I’ll be safe?Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

I just couldn’t see myself in a relationship with anyone here.Except you.Those are the last words I expected to hear that night.After a failed marriage and sending my twins off to college,It was finally time to put myself first.I stepped way outside of my comfort zoneAnd moved my relationship therapy practice up north.To help get my name out there,I hosted a speed dating event from my new home office,Just in time for Valentine’s Day.But I never thought I’d be struck by Cupid’s arrow myself... moreI just couldn’t see myself in a relationship with anyone here.Except you.Those are the last words I expected to hear that night.After a failed marriage and sending my twins off to college,It was finally time to put myself first.I stepped way outside of my comfort zoneAnd moved my relationship therapy practice up north.To help get my name out there,I hosted a speed dating event from my new home office,Just in time for Valentine’s Day.But I never thought I’d be struck by Cupid’s arrow myself.When a rugged stranger with soulful eyes showed upAnd asked me to take a round with him,I soon learned just how good this carpenter is with his hands.But there’s another side of Pax unlike anything I’d seen.At the risk of sounding certifiably insane,When I was attacked by a client, Pax changed from the man I’d come to loveTo a snarling, ferocious bear.He may have saved me from that fate, But now, who will save me from him?Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

It took 49 years, but I finally have the quiet life I’ve always dreamed of.Except for the departed souls who’ve decided I’m their new BFF.After three strikes, I’m out of the marriage game for good,Fully ready to embrace my inner crazy cat lady.I’d kept my psychic medium abilities in the shadows,Until my friend pushed me into the spotlight at Afterlife After Dark... moreIt took 49 years, but I finally have the quiet life I’ve always dreamed of.Except for the departed souls who’ve decided I’m their new BFF.After three strikes, I’m out of the marriage game for good,Fully ready to embrace my inner crazy cat lady.I’d kept my psychic medium abilities in the shadows,Until my friend pushed me into the spotlight at Afterlife After Dark.An introvert like me had no business giving readings on stage,Trying to prove myself to skeptical strangers—Like the hunk across the room arching his silvery brow at me.The stormy-eyed firefighter asked for my help,Looking for clues about his fallen comrade’s death.But the moment I envisioned bear paws instead of his buddy’s hands,Weirdly enough, I made a believer out of him.I thought that was the last I'd see of Hugh, until he shows up at my door,Wanting to know if I could tell him more—And then showing me a wild night neither of us would ever forget.Could this actually be the start of something new,Or is he just using me as a psychic hotline?All I know is the more I uncover about this mysterious death,The more my life’s in serious danger.And once the truth comes out, all hell’s gonna break loose.Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

After a hellish divorce at 48, I’m ready for a new life.But I just found out this isn’t the only one I’ve lived.My husband sent pics of his eggplant to every woman in Florida,And once I caught on, it was time to divorce the pig.I packed up the RV we’d planned to drive cross-country together,And headed off on an adventure, all on my own... moreAfter a hellish divorce at 48, I’m ready for a new life.But I just found out this isn’t the only one I’ve lived.My husband sent pics of his eggplant to every woman in Florida,And once I caught on, it was time to divorce the pig.I packed up the RV we’d planned to drive cross-country together,And headed off on an adventure, all on my own.I rolled to a stop in Carlton after finding a paramedic job,But it felt like déjà vu when I met the hunky fire chief,And a fiery blaze ignited between us instantly.I can’t shake the feeling we’ve met before,And when a medium unlocks the secret to my past with August,This little midlife adventure of mine turns into a straight up freak show.You see, even though he looks about fifty,August is a six-hundred-year-old dragon.And my husband from a past life.Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

At 41, I never imagined I’d be signing a baby contract.Or that the father would be my one true mate.My ex gambled away my kids’ college funds Along with my dreams of starting a business.After putting everyone else first for the last 23 years,Nothing will stop me from making my dream a reality.So when a bear posts he’s looking for a surrogate,As crazy as it sounds after having three grown kids,I know this could be the ticket to getting my food truck off the ground... moreAt 41, I never imagined I’d be signing a baby contract.Or that the father would be my one true mate.My ex gambled away my kids’ college funds Along with my dreams of starting a business.After putting everyone else first for the last 23 years,Nothing will stop me from making my dream a reality.So when a bear posts he’s looking for a surrogate,As crazy as it sounds after having three grown kids,I know this could be the ticket to getting my food truck off the ground.I loved being pregnant and know what to expect,But when I meet Evan at a coffee shop,My bear’s buzzing, and it has nothing to do with my latte.The man I’m sitting across from is my mate.And he wants us to start a family. Together.Raising another cub was never part of my business plan.Until we end up making it the old-fashioned way. Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

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When I turned 40, getting divorced was nowhere on my radar.Neither was getting pregnant with a cursed bear shifter’s baby.Have a divorce party, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.It was, until I ended up in handcuffs.A group of Karens rained on my parade at the wineryAnd in my drunken haze, I mooned every last one of them—Along with the responding officer called in to arrest my ass.Not a good look for a teacher starting off in a new little town... moreWhen I turned 40, getting divorced was nowhere on my radar.Neither was getting pregnant with a cursed bear shifter’s baby.Have a divorce party, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.It was, until I ended up in handcuffs.A group of Karens rained on my parade at the wineryAnd in my drunken haze, I mooned every last one of them—Along with the responding officer called in to arrest my ass.Not a good look for a teacher starting off in a new little town.When he cuffed me, I stumbled into his rock-hard body,But he softened up once he brought me down to the station,Taking pity on me and caring for me throughout the night.The charges were dropped the next morning,So he gave me a ride home, and I offered him breakfast.But Landon was hungry for me and jumped right to dessert.Fast forward to now, when I find out I’m pregnant at 40,But the fun doesn’t end there.Apparently, Landon’s part bear.Oh, and his family? Yeah, they’ve been cursed for generations.Now my unborn child could turn out to be a feral beast—Just like Landon’s brother, who’s now on the hunt for me.Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less

When I said I needed a midlife reboot, growing pumpkins in a town full of bear people wasn’t what I had in mind. Neither was falling for one of them.I should’ve been more specific when I asked the universe for a change,Because here I am at 44, left with my late aunt’s rundown farmhouse And a pumpkin patch I know jack about running. But hey, at least it came with a view.My hot new neighbor stepped out of the shower in plain sight,Giving me a very warm welcome to the neighborhood... moreWhen I said I needed a midlife reboot, growing pumpkins in a town full of bear people wasn’t what I had in mind. Neither was falling for one of them.I should’ve been more specific when I asked the universe for a change,Because here I am at 44, left with my late aunt’s rundown farmhouse And a pumpkin patch I know jack about running. But hey, at least it came with a view.My hot new neighbor stepped out of the shower in plain sight,Giving me a very warm welcome to the neighborhood.Turns out Duke’s not only a hunky cop but the chief of police.When I run into him at a Halloween party in town,There’s no disguising the raw desire between us.And for a woman who’d never seen herself with kids,His three little ones burrowed their way into my heart.But not everyone in town is as welcoming as the McMillans.Hillbillies are trying to intimidate me into selling my land,And when they realize I won’t budge, all hell breaks loose.Now I’m uncovering dark secrets that should’ve remained hidden,And Duke swears he’ll stop at nothing to protect me.But I’ll soon discover Duke and his kids have a secret of their own.Steamy shifter love scenes and an HEA inside! No cheating or cliffhanger in this standalone romance. Readers 18+. less