Nolan Shepard is no stranger to rejection. His fated mate shunned him without remorse. His long-time girlfriend left him to pursue her dreams. The once optimistic gamma is now alone, jaded, and constantly blaming himself for his failed relationships.

So when Cassandra arrives in Crescent Lake to help his alpha and luna, Nolan can't stand her happy-go-lucky attitude, her endless smiles, or the intense emotions she elicits in him whenever they're together. Which is all the time. He tells himself he wants nothing to do with her and pushes her away at every turn, knowing it would end in disaster if he gives in.

As time passes, he finds it harder to resist Cassandra and harder to ignore his growing feelings for her. She's an effervescent ray of sunshine, but the question still remains—does he deserve a second chance at love?

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The Crescent Lake Series is a collection of steamy, 18+, werewolf shifter romance novels. While the books feature only one couple's story each and can conceivably be read as standalone novels, all the characters are heavily featured in every book, and there are some minor overarching plot points that continue throughout the series. Because of this, it is recommended to read the series from the beginning for proper context, world-building, and to avoid any spoilers.