Graduated and ready to start the next chapter of her life, Julie can't help but feel incomplete. Born to a family of shifters as the only full human, Julie often wishes she would be able to meet a mate who would treasure her forever, but knows it is a pipe dream that will never happen.

Brendan has been waiting for Julie to graduate before claiming her. Growing up as friends, it took all his restraint to never lead on how he truly felt. Now that she is back he plans of courting her until he can finally claim her as his mate.

Number three in the Alpine Wood Shifter series, a really good addition to the series. You feel for Julie, she is so confused by Brendan's actions that the courting process is not as smooth as Brendan had hoped.