She's his fated mate. But when he left her behind-twice-she swore she was done waiting...

Sofia Miller has mastered the art of keeping it together. Running Three Rivers' most popular bar, caring for her younger brother, and hiding the hurt when her fated mate, Derek Shaw, chose military duty over their bond. When he finally returned and gave her one perfect date, only to vanish again without explanation, she locked her heart away for good.

Derek Shaw, powerful Beta of the Three Rivers Pack, has spent years haunted by the choices he made to protect Sofia. He knows he shattered her trust, but when a dangerous enemy targets her, he'll risk everything to keep her safe-even if it means kidnapping her to a remote cabin in the mountains.

Trapped together as threats close in from all sides, Sofia and Derek must confront the wounds of their past while battling a conspiracy that could destroy everything they love. But as old feelings reignite and new dangers emerge, Sofia faces her toughest choice: Can she trust the mate who broke her heart when the future of their entire species hangs in the balance?
With time running out and enemies closing in, Sofia must decide if she's fighting alongside Derek-or against him. But in a world where bonds can be broken and loyalties betrayed, sometimes the most reluctant mate makes the fiercest defender.

The Reluctant Mate is the fifth novel in the thrilling Shifters of the Three Rivers series. It can be read as a standalone. Perfect for fans of fated mates, forced proximity, second chances, and protective alpha heroes who will fight to the death for those they love.

The Reluctant Mate is book five in the Shifters of the Three Rivers series.

Shifters of the Three Rivers (complete series)
Book 1: The Runaway Mate (Ryan and Mai)
Book 2: The Renegade Mate (Ryan and Mai)
Book 3: The Resolute Mate (Ryan and Mai)

Shifters of the Three Rivers omnibus: Books 1-3, Ryan and Mai's story (ebook only, with exclusive epilogue)

Book 4: The Rescued Mate (a Mason and Shya story)
Book 5: The Reluctant Mate (a Derek and Sofia story)
Book 6: The Relentless Mate (a Sam and AB story)

Books 4, 5 and 6 can be read as standalones

Novellas:
A Three Rivers Holiday Tale (ebook only)