Shifter Nation: Special Ops Shifters Series by Meg Ripley

After serving together in the Special Ops Forces, a group of veteran shifters still feels a strong sense of duty to serve their country and misses the brotherhood aspect of active duty. When they reunite one night at a bar, they complain how the regional conclaves are antiquated; any clan crimes brought to them take ages to resolve.The men conjure up the idea of setting up a special vigilante force with the purpose of helping shifter clans... moreAfter serving together in the Special Ops Forces, a group of veteran shifters still feels a strong sense of duty to serve their country and misses the brotherhood aspect of active duty. When they reunite one night at a bar, they complain how the regional conclaves are antiquated; any clan crimes brought to them take ages to resolve.The men conjure up the idea of setting up a special vigilante force with the purpose of helping shifter clans. Especially when they get word of a tiger shifter being held captive by a pack of rogue coyotes—and the conclave won't do a damn thing about it.The creation of the Force might not bode well with the conclaves, but that won't stop these rugged shifters from taking action. This short story is the prequel to Meg Ripley's steamy shifter romance series, Special Ops Shifters. less

Between caring for his shifter war brothers at the VA, being a single dad, and his duties with the elite Special Ops Shifter Force, Dr. Drake Sheridan has his hands full. Being called away to covertly diffuse the most complex issues amongst clans—ones that even the shifter conclave can’t handle—can be tough, but this Special Forces Medical Sergeant is always up for the challenge... moreBetween caring for his shifter war brothers at the VA, being a single dad, and his duties with the elite Special Ops Shifter Force, Dr. Drake Sheridan has his hands full. Being called away to covertly diffuse the most complex issues amongst clans—ones that even the shifter conclave can’t handle—can be tough, but this Special Forces Medical Sergeant is always up for the challenge. When he gets a call about an Alpha who’s supposedly been brainwashed by her three mates, Drake knows he has to step in. Nikki’s triad of mates treats her like a queen—or so she thinks. She doesn’t see a problem in her Eureka, California bear clan, but her sister won’t stop telling her otherwise. When a newcomer named Drake shows up in town looking for a clan to join, Nikki knows he’s a good fit, but her inner bear goes berserk whenever he’s around. She’s already found her mates, so what’s going on with her bear? As soon as he encounters Nikki, Drake’s bear craves to claim her as his. But his mate died in childbirth years ago; he still beats himself up for not being able to save her and never thought he’d love again. But the way his bear yearns for Nikki now has him thinking otherwise. No matter what his bear wants, he’s in Eureka on a mission and won’t give up until he gets to the bottom of the mystery behind Nikki’s devious mates. He can’t let his heart get involved. Or can he? Steamy shifter scenes inside! Readers 18+. less

Hudson Taylor knows there’s something missing from his life: a mate. But between his tactical missions with the Special Ops Shifter Force and running his communications company, this veteran can only ignore the roar of his inner lion. Until the day a sassy, iron-willed lioness shows up at the Force’s secret headquarters unannounced. Leona Kirk was living her dream as a Green Beret, but when an IED injured her overseas, her military career was over in an instant... moreHudson Taylor knows there’s something missing from his life: a mate. But between his tactical missions with the Special Ops Shifter Force and running his communications company, this veteran can only ignore the roar of his inner lion. Until the day a sassy, iron-willed lioness shows up at the Force’s secret headquarters unannounced. Leona Kirk was living her dream as a Green Beret, but when an IED injured her overseas, her military career was over in an instant. She’s restless and won’t be happy until she lands a job that will give her the same satisfaction she had in the service. As soon as she hears about the SOS Force, she knows what her new dream is. But that dream evaporates into thin air the moment she locks eyes with Hudson. Although they weren’t hiring, the Force’s Alpha reluctantly agrees to let Leona head out on a test mission—where she and Hudson will be posing as mates. The only problem? Each immediately recognizes the other as their one true match. And dating within the Force is strictly forbidden. Will honor and duty keep these big cats from realizing what’s written in the stars for them? Steamy shifter scenes inside! Readers 18+. less

After being ousted from his pack, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Flint Myers has found a new sense of family in his Special Ops Shifter Force brothers. But ever the lone wolf, he still has a restless feeling gnawing at him, and he’s not sure how to quell it. Soon after he’s sent on a secret mission to infiltrate a pack in the Rockies, he realizes that finding a mate might be just what he needs to finally soothe the beast within—when he meets their Alpha’s alluring sister... moreAfter being ousted from his pack, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Flint Myers has found a new sense of family in his Special Ops Shifter Force brothers. But ever the lone wolf, he still has a restless feeling gnawing at him, and he’s not sure how to quell it. Soon after he’s sent on a secret mission to infiltrate a pack in the Rockies, he realizes that finding a mate might be just what he needs to finally soothe the beast within—when he meets their Alpha’s alluring sister. Audra Larson has just returned to her home pack with her little boy after a messy divorce, hoping to piece together a new life. But when her brother asks her to keep an eye on the newcomer, Flint, to make sure he’s not a spy, Audra’s wolf discovers he’s something entirely else: her mate. The last thing she needs is another man in her life at this point, so she does her best to focus on the task at hand. When she happens upon Flint one night deep in the forest and overhears his phone call with the Force, Flint has no choice but to take her hostage. He must keep his cover and protect the integrity of the mission, but when tensions rise between these two shifters out in the middle of the woods, will they be able to ignore the howling of their inner wolves? Steamy shifter scenes inside! Readers 18+. less