One True Mate by Julie Trettel

He had left before she could tell him the secret she carried. Her father explained he had chosen to leave, but she never believed it. Eight years ago he’d disappeared without a word. Olivia Murphy had loved only one man in her life. But in the night, she still haunts his every dream. During the daylight hours smiles and jokes are his defense to cover the pain he still harbors. He loves his life, but a part of him always feels missing. Today, Baine is a sexy explosives loving bear shifter and proud part of Westin Force Bravo team. His biggest regret in life would always be confiding in his best friend, her brother. Sure, Olivia was five years younger, but she was about to come of age and he foolish thought her family would accept him. He knew she was off limits, but that hadn’t stopped him from succumbing to her innocent, and sometimes not-so-innocent charm. Our love was a secret, forbidden, and then I went and screwed it all up.Įight years ago, Baine Landry was a young, naïve boy in love with his best friend’s little sister.