A Headstrong Woman's Plea For Help When Shayla Dalton's sister turns her back on her newborn baby, Shayla steps in to raise the child as her own. But when little Aislinn comes down with a mysterious illness that no doctor can identify, the fiercely independent Shayla runs out of options. A visit to Bear Island - and the sexy, abrasive man who doesn't even know his child exists - is their only hope. A Bear Shifter's Battle for Custody When Kade Lassiter is abandoned by his supposed mate, he swears off women forever. But when his ex's sister - beautiful, headstrong, infuriating Shayla - shows up with a sick baby girl that she says is his child, he knows he'll do anything in his power to protect Aislinn. And that means keeping her with him on Bear Island, where she belongs - whether Shayla likes it or not. A Child's Life Hanging In The Balance Their contentious custody battle is complicated by their undeniable hunger for each other. But when Aislinn's shifter DNA ends up in the wrong hands, Kade and Shayla have a choice to make. Can set their selfish desires aside to come together and fight for Aislinn's rights - and her life? And will Kade be able to accept his feelings for Shayla and give true love another chance?
 ***Fans of the Grayslake More Than Mated Series will enjoy this steamy standalone paranormal romance novella featuring a strong heroine, an Alpha bear shifter hero, fated mates, a secret baby, and a happily ever after.***