The Enforcers Series by Ruby Shae

After a routine mission turns deadly, bear shifter and former Enforcer, Jase Wagner is lost. The ability to trust his senses disappeared with the death of his partner and left him feeling worthless and unable to protect his clan. In an effort to find a place to fit in, he travels south and ends up in Deals Gap, North Carolina. Violet Black lives in the neutral zone between the wolf and cougar clans, otherwise known as Deals Gap... moreAfter a routine mission turns deadly, bear shifter and former Enforcer, Jase Wagner is lost. The ability to trust his senses disappeared with the death of his partner and left him feeling worthless and unable to protect his clan. In an effort to find a place to fit in, he travels south and ends up in Deals Gap, North Carolina. Violet Black lives in the neutral zone between the wolf and cougar clans, otherwise known as Deals Gap. In a town of hybrids, a half-wolf and half-human shifter is nothing special, but being a curvy, plus-sized virgin with no shifter senses definitely makes her a freak. Luckily, no one ever gets close enough to learn the truth. When Jase walks into the coffee shop where Violet works, his whole world flips upside down. He immediately recognizes her as his mate, but when she runs, he realizes his senses still can’t be trusted. As much as he thinks he wants Violet, he vows to leave her alone…until she forces him to protect her. less

Ansel Mason, known as just Mason to nearly everyone, is a bear shifter, and the third top Enforcer for his clan. His job of protecting the clan is fulfilling, and he's good at it, but the never-ending responsibilities force him to spend a lot of time alone, and often take a toll on his well-being. Tall and curvy, Paige Gentry knows she's not the ideal woman for most men, but when she and her best friend were both single, it didn't matter... moreAnsel Mason, known as just Mason to nearly everyone, is a bear shifter, and the third top Enforcer for his clan. His job of protecting the clan is fulfilling, and he's good at it, but the never-ending responsibilities force him to spend a lot of time alone, and often take a toll on his well-being. Tall and curvy, Paige Gentry knows she's not the ideal woman for most men, but when she and her best friend were both single, it didn't matter. Now that her friend has found someone, and is starting a family, the truth about her lonely future comes crashing down, and it just plain sucks. Mason and Paige are both searching for someone to fill the lonely spots deep in their souls, but when they find each other, accepting their connection isn't easy. Especially when Paige runs before she knows Mason's secrets. She'll have to accept all of him, though, including his protection, if she wants a chance at forever. less

Jacob Underwood, bear shifter, and the Enforcers Second of his clan, has watched his mate date another man for six long months…although the word date didn’t really apply. When he watches the loser finally walk out of her life, he puts a long-time plan in motion to win over her heart. Avery Bennett has always been in awe of her extraordinary neighbor, but deep-down, she knew that’s all their relationship would ever be... moreJacob Underwood, bear shifter, and the Enforcers Second of his clan, has watched his mate date another man for six long months…although the word date didn’t really apply. When he watches the loser finally walk out of her life, he puts a long-time plan in motion to win over her heart. Avery Bennett has always been in awe of her extraordinary neighbor, but deep-down, she knew that’s all their relationship would ever be. Tall and curvy weren’t exactly points in her favor, and besides, she had a boyfriend…sort of…okay, not really. Still, perfect men like Jacob didn’t date imperfect women like her. When Jacob starts acting more than interested, Avery guards her fragile heart until the persistent bear is impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, some things from the past can’t be ignored, and both Avery and Jacob will have to rely on their trust in each other if they want their newfound relationship to survive. less