She thinks he's a myth. He only has a few days to convince her that he's real.

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Veterinarian Nina Whitetail's world is falling apart. Her beloved grandfather is dying, her best-friend is getting married, and someone is hunting bears out of season. She can't do anything about the first two problems, but Nina's determined to stop the poachers. When her plan fails, she finds herself running for her life. It's during this escape that she stumbles upon the Great Bear from Cherokee mythology...or so she thinks. After the bear scares off the hunters, it shape-shifts into an alarmingly large man, whose shy, gentle nature seduces her and captures her heart.

Riot has always been different from his Phantom Warrior brethren. His size and strength make finding a mate nearly impossible, especially when they all scream and run away. Nina is the exception. She stands her ground because she thinks he's the Great Bear. When Nina asks the 'Great Bear' to save her grandfather, Riot knows he's in trouble. For all his power and strength, a Phantom Warrior cannot cheat death. Nothing can. If he admits the truth, there's a very good chance it will shatter their fragile bond. But if he lies, he'll lose everything.