Shakesbear: Shifters of Verona Series by Lily Cahill

For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo … Will Romero, scion of his bear shifter clan, has returned to Verona to take over the Romero business … and to continue the centuries-long feud raging between the Romeros and Carpathians. But when Will sneaks into a forbidden Carpathian masked ball, he collides with Jules Carpathian, and his life is changed in an instant. The only daughter of the Carpathian clan chief, Jules is Will’s sworn enemy... moreFor never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo … Will Romero, scion of his bear shifter clan, has returned to Verona to take over the Romero business … and to continue the centuries-long feud raging between the Romeros and Carpathians. But when Will sneaks into a forbidden Carpathian masked ball, he collides with Jules Carpathian, and his life is changed in an instant. The only daughter of the Carpathian clan chief, Jules is Will’s sworn enemy. But she’s also the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, and he can’t resist how he’s drawn to her. Jules Carpathian, a witch, has always been the perfect daughter, the perfect Carpathian. So perfect, in fact, that she’s engaged to a man she doesn’t love. But when she learns it’s all a lie—even her fiancé’s intentions—Jules is left questioning everything … even the idea that the Romeros are her enemy. For the first time in her life, Jules is ready to make her own decisions. And she chooses Will Romero. But is their love enough to bridge the gap between their family histories? Can the stars be rewritten for true love, or is there no escaping their tragic fate? less

My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else my heart concealing it will break … Kat Francisco hates love. Love killed her friend, drove her mother away, and brought down a curse on her and her sister. So when a stranger comes to town and won’t stop flirting with her, Kat, a powerful witch, isn’t having it. Except … except Tru St. John is so annoyingly clever. She’d rather trade barbs with him than coo sweet nothings at anyone else... moreMy tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else my heart concealing it will break … Kat Francisco hates love. Love killed her friend, drove her mother away, and brought down a curse on her and her sister. So when a stranger comes to town and won’t stop flirting with her, Kat, a powerful witch, isn’t having it. Except … except Tru St. John is so annoyingly clever. She’d rather trade barbs with him than coo sweet nothings at anyone else. But when she finally gives in to her desires, she finds that love is bigger and more complicated than she ever imagined. Tru St. John, a bear shifter, is in town for one reason: to woo Kat Francisco. He’s been promised a meeting with the powerful head of the Carpathian clan, but only if he distracts Kat for a bit to give his college buddy time to finally seal the deal with Bianca, Kat’s little sister. Yet with every encounter with Kat, Tru finds himself wanting not just to distract her, but to keep her forever. He was supposed to make Kat fall for him … but he’s the one falling, and fast. Will the truth bring Kat and Tru together, or drive them apart? less

The course of true love never did run smooth ... Damon Reed has lived a solitary half-existence in the woods outside Verona since the death of his wife and infant son. He spends more time in his bear than as a man. But there is one woman he can’t stop dreaming about: shy bookworm, Lena Rodriguez. When he sees Lena dance in the Rite of Spring festival, he can no longer conceal his desire... moreThe course of true love never did run smooth ... Damon Reed has lived a solitary half-existence in the woods outside Verona since the death of his wife and infant son. He spends more time in his bear than as a man. But there is one woman he can’t stop dreaming about: shy bookworm, Lena Rodriguez. When he sees Lena dance in the Rite of Spring festival, he can no longer conceal his desire. But what can he offer Lena except for a broken man who’s almost lost all his humanity? Lena Rodriguez moved to magical Verona after her witch mother’s death in a search for her own power, but so far, nothing. All the magic in her life comes from the books she loves. But there is one bright spot—the monthly visit from the quiet, moody Damon Reed. She wishes he would love her … but in Verona, you have to be careful what you wish for. Are his feelings real or magic? And is she strong enough to find out? One hot summer night in Verona, magic runs wild. But is magic enough to keep Lena and Damon from letting their heads drown out their hearts? less

Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me … Tris Cousins, an architect and reluctant shifter, celebrates her first lead project by taking a ruggedly handsome stranger to bed. But when she arrives in Verona to work on the Carpathian-Romero memorial, she realizes that her handsome stranger is the town’s hardware store owner … and he’s not happy to be working with someone who owes fealty to the Carpathians. They’ll have to work together and try to forget that one night of passion... moreLet me be that I am and seek not to alter me … Tris Cousins, an architect and reluctant shifter, celebrates her first lead project by taking a ruggedly handsome stranger to bed. But when she arrives in Verona to work on the Carpathian-Romero memorial, she realizes that her handsome stranger is the town’s hardware store owner … and he’s not happy to be working with someone who owes fealty to the Carpathians. They’ll have to work together and try to forget that one night of passion. Ben Romero’s hatred of the Carpathians has become all-consuming, and Tris becomes the focus of his hate. She’s uptight, haughty … and unbelievably sexy. It’d be best for everyone if Ben refused to work with Tris, but if he’s going to pay for his sister’s pricey tuition, he needs her business. Ben agrees to help Tris, but every encounter leaves him twisted up with anger and desire. Ben has to overcome his hatred … or risk losing the only woman who makes him feel alive. The heat between Tris and Ben is incendiary, but will it end in love … or hate? less