Dásreach Council Novels Series by Josette Reuel

Malkum Nitá is a bear shifter and one of two Dásreach enforcers in the Thirteen. Due to a tortured past, Malkum never wanted a mate, but he must accept it for the Thirteen to be the next Council. However, with no one having found their mates, it was looking like Malkum's bachelorhood was safe. That is until, Kai’s mate walked into Great Spirit Tattoo with her friends. Rogue inflamed his passion from the moment she touched his tattoo and tamed the ferocious bear... moreMalkum Nitá is a bear shifter and one of two Dásreach enforcers in the Thirteen. Due to a tortured past, Malkum never wanted a mate, but he must accept it for the Thirteen to be the next Council. However, with no one having found their mates, it was looking like Malkum's bachelorhood was safe. That is until, Kai’s mate walked into Great Spirit Tattoo with her friends. Rogue inflamed his passion from the moment she touched his tattoo and tamed the ferocious bear. Rogue Phenix had enough of changing for other people. Life had shown her many things and she wasn’t going to chase her dreams; she was going to make them happen. And, thanks to her Book Worm friends she had found the relationships she had never had, but it’s not enough, she wants it all – her friends, a family… and a man. But, just when she thinks she’s found her destiny, her man runs scared. Unbeknownst to the Thirteen a darkness is working against them. Working in the shadows and using human pawns, the darkness has set its sights on Rogue and her friends. Can Malkum come to terms with his past before it’s too late? less

Charlie Gavin is a panther shifter and the Beta of the Thirteen — the group to become the next Dásreach Council. But, to become the council the Thirteen must find their mates. When he received a phone call from his best friend and Alpha, Kai Darrow, Charlie was happy his friend found his mate, but a bit jealous too. That was until he saw Natalie on the side of the road with her friends after a blown tire... moreCharlie Gavin is a panther shifter and the Beta of the Thirteen — the group to become the next Dásreach Council. But, to become the council the Thirteen must find their mates. When he received a phone call from his best friend and Alpha, Kai Darrow, Charlie was happy his friend found his mate, but a bit jealous too. That was until he saw Natalie on the side of the road with her friends after a blown tire. His panther’s natural instincts immediately took control and his passions rose with each interaction with the emotionally distanced ex-Marine. Natalie Hunnam, goes by Nat, decided a long time ago that living life only got you hurt. She devoted herself to the Marines and when she couldn’t handle seeing the aftermath of the conflict of being a soldier; she retired and started helping those wounded soldiers that spoke to her own wounded heart. Her life was rewarding, but lonely, until the Book Worms. Control and logic ruled her life, but paranormal romance and her Book Worms gave her a place to release her deepest hidden desires. Desires that manifested in one cocky British Dásreach panther. Unbeknownst to the Thirteen a darkness is working against them, preventing possible mates from coming into contact with them. Working in the shadows and using human pawns, the darkness has set its sights on Natalie and her friends. Can Charlie convince Natalie that sometimes you need to let go and live before it’s too late? less

As the Thirteen realize the Book Worms might be the answer to finding their mates, the unmated members go to protect the women who now have targets on their backs. For Darragh Curran, the whole situation is bittersweet. Dar’s brothers, The Thirteen, mean everything to him and he’s grateful a few have finally found their mates, but now duty forces him to leave the man he loves behind and open himself to the woman who Fate says is his future... moreAs the Thirteen realize the Book Worms might be the answer to finding their mates, the unmated members go to protect the women who now have targets on their backs. For Darragh Curran, the whole situation is bittersweet. Dar’s brothers, The Thirteen, mean everything to him and he’s grateful a few have finally found their mates, but now duty forces him to leave the man he loves behind and open himself to the woman who Fate says is his future. Riordan Whelan hasn't been alone since the day he met Darragh when they were boys. It was a friendship that grew into love. After Darragh was selected for the Thirteen, Ri ignored the future without his Bear and lived in the moment. Then the day arrived and Darragh kissed him one final time before leaving for Ireland. Riordan knew the Dásreach had to come first but he wasn't ready to let go of the male he loved, so he jumped at the chance to follow him. Amelia always put on a brave face, even as her eyesight degenerated and the life she’d known growing up slowly faded away. Reading, and later listening to, books was her escape and the Book Worms became her rocks. At her age, women typically had a boyfriend... not her. It was easier to dibs a book boyfriend than to find a real-life breathing one. less