Max's Skunk — Jane Wakely

Maxine Donovan, owner of “Maxine's Muffins,” has been delivering muffins to the Chestnut Rock Resort for almost two years. During the first year, her relationship with Ethan grew from awkward greetings into a comfortable friendship. Confident their relationship was destined for more, Max held nothing back, but her confession caused Ethan and his friendship to run.



Ethan Rookman has desired Max since the first moment her green eyes met his. She's his mate, the one woman fated for him, but sometimes fate can be cruel. While most shifters claim their mate within days, Ethan has never made rash decisions, a characteristic he's thankful for when Max's true personality is revealed. He'd rather live alone than with a mate he can't trust.



After months of not speaking, a passionate kiss and angry words cause Ethan to desire his mate more than ever. He decides he can forgive her dark heart, but Max doesn't make it easy for him to apologize. She only agrees to listen after he rescues her from a horrible date and Ethan has one night to convince her to give him another chance at forever.