Risking everything for the one woman bold enough to betray him. Julia Rierdon attacks life with everything she's got, taking the missions no one else will touch. Refusing to slow down long enough to embrace anything or anyone else. When her plane goes down in the Smoky Mountains, being injured and alone with a dangerous shifter chained at her side is bad enough. Fighting her bone-deep desire is a challenge she could fail. Ross Walker knew Julie was dangerous the minute she walked into his casino. She exactly matches the image of his destined mate imprinted on his dreams. One moment of distraction and he's on his way to prison-putting at risk the future of the Cherokee Ani'Kutani, an ancient clan of shape shifters. He ought to make a break for freedom. Instead he stays to heal her wounds. Giving in to their wild, undeniable passion, Ross prays their mystical connection will help Julia see beyond what she's always believed about shifters and see the forever in his dreams. Warning: This book contains a kick-ass heroine who has faced death and come out on the other side ready for anything and everything. It also contains a sexy cougar shape shifter who's man enough to give her more than she's bargained for...again and again.