Devlin

by Kathi S. Barton

She walked away from everything that should have mattered…
Now fate is about to claim her anyway.
Devlin Frazier has spent his life exactly the way he wants it—free, unattached, and far from the complications of love. As a powerful wolf shifter and a respected attorney, he’s always been in control.
Until the moment he meets her.
Lisa Gunther has fought her own battles—surviving the military, building a life from nothing, and refusing to let anyone control her future. She doesn’t believe in destiny, fairy tales… or mates.
But Devlin isn’t offering her a choice.
Because in his world, mates aren’t found—they’re claimed.
As danger closes in and enemies from Lisa’s past resurface, the bond between them becomes more than instinct—it becomes survival. And the closer they get, the harder it is to deny the truth neither of them wanted:
Some connections are stronger than fear…
Stronger than freedom…
And impossible to escape.
In a world of power, passion, and primal instinct—walking away may no longer be an option.

200 pages, ebook

Published July 6, 2026

About the author

Kathi Barton, author of the bestselling series Force of Nature, lives in Nashport, Ohio with her husband Paul. In addition to writing full time Kathi likes to spend time with her eight grandkids, three children and three children-in-laws. She writes to relax and have fun.
Her muse, a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman brings them to life for her readers in a way that has them coming back time and again for more. Her favorite genre is paranormal romance with a great deal of spice. You can visit Kathi on line and drop her an email if you’d like. She loves hearing from her fans. aaronskiss@gmail.com.
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