Growl and Prowl

When she called him a pussycat, she didn't mean it literally. There comes a time in every man's life where he's got to choose: settle down or get smacked by his mom for not giving her grandbabies. After all, he's not getting any younger, although age isn't why he retired from the military. After the incident they had no choice but to medically discharge him. Probably for the best because something inside him is struggling to break free. Adrift and on the prowl, he runs into his high school crush, Anika. She's still as beautiful as before, meaning of course he puts his foot in his mouth, down his throat, and out his... Yeah, he's still an idiot around her. He can't help himself despite knowing he should stay away. The blackouts have started up again, resulting in a loss of clothes and a raw diet. Discovering he's a giant freaking cat isn't easy to accept, especially since his family's idea of sympathy is offering him a can of tuna and dangling a string. They won't laugh for long once they realize he can't control the beast. Only love can tame him. Contains mature themes.

For her, he'll unleash the tiger within. Stefan's getting married for the good of his family, because if he doesn't, the local werewolves will run them out of town. He's not exactly happy about it, but it could be worse. His bride is quite beautiful when she's not completely off her canine leash. As beta for her pack, she's used to giving orders and has a bite to go with her bark. However, if she thinks he's giving in to the beast within, then she'll be waiting a long time. Stefan's spent the last decade keeping his tiger caged. Past experience has shown him he can't lose control. Yet, when he's captured by the company that created him, he'll realize he doesn't have a choice. He'll have to learn how to growl if he wants to protect those he loves. Contains mature themes.

This avid gamer is about to discover love doesn't mean game over. As a hacker who rarely leaves the basement, Raymond's chances of meeting Mrs. Right are slim to none until his hermit-lifestyle is jolted. A warning to stop poking into his past comes with consequences, and intrigues this curious cat. Raymond's only recently discovered he can shift into a lynx. He has questions, but the answers will require leaving his safe zone, and his comfy slippers, so he can find the one woman who can help. A scowling and fierce woman who makes Raymond crave a happily ever after. Whereas Lainey would rather he disappear. She isn't falling for his awkward charm. They must remain alert and never forget they're playing a game with an enemy who will stop at nothing to win. The stakes are their lives. Is it game over for this budding love? Contains mature themes.