Fighting for Keeps by Grace Brennan

They both have their secrets. They’re both telling lies. And they both have pasts that need reconciling.

In Eagle Creek, to take care of her late uncle’s estate, Amelia Anderson is a long way from home. Before he passed, her uncle warned her of men—specifically from Rocky River—who can change into animals. She’s almost certain her uncle was delirious. The scientist in her wants to investigate, but as she gets closer to the fighters, it’s not just the truth she wants. It’s Seth.

Seth Birmingham is struggling to get back to himself, still reeling from events that have shaken him to his core. When Amelia shows up, the sexy, inquisitive, charming, and sometimes hilariously awkward Brit, is the perfect distraction. But that’s all she can be. He’s not ready for a mate, and an educated woman like her deserves more than a humble shifter like him.

To Seth, she’s perfect, and despite everything standing in their way, he doesn’t want to let her go. But when one truth turns into a betrayal, Seth has to decide whether Amelia is worth the greatest fight of his life, or risk losing her and spiraling worse than ever before.