Guarded by the Black Bear

Book excerpt: He agreed to keep his hands off of her, but that was before he realized that she was his fated mate… Frankie When I go with my best friend to Alaska, it’s just to get away from my father’s creepy friends. Aspen Ridge is supposed to be a safe place for me to hide, but I’m not sure that I even know how to feel safe anymore. Then I meet Gunner and suddenly, I feel at home here in this small town. Gunner When I first agreed to watch over Frankie, I thought that it would be a boring assignment. Then the curvy bombshell shows up and I realize two things at once. One, guarding her isn’t going to be boring in the slightest, and two, I just found my fated mate. Now I need to explain shifters and mates to her while also making sure that she’s safe. Will I be able to win over my girl and keep her safe?