Troy's Fox — Jane Wakely

Autumn Wilson is a struggling waitress in the new café, The Health Nut. She's been alone for so long, her circumstances, while not ideal, have become routine. Her past is a constant reminder that hopes and dreams are useless and the only one you can depend on is yourself.



Troy Richards' success as an author has allowed him to travel the country searching for his mate. He's visited dozens of cities and small towns over the years only to leave feeling more lonely and depressed than when he arrived. Tired of hoping for something that will never happen, he decides to plant roots in the mid-sized town of Chestnut Rock.



On Troy's first day in town, he finds Autumn. After years of searching, he not only finds his mate, but she's a fox shifter like him. He joyfully braces himself for her recognition, eager to start their lives together, until it becomes clear she doesn't feel the same. Autumn seems to thwart his advances easier than a mated shifter should and tries to keep her distance. As Troy gets to know Autumn, he realizes he not only has to convince her of their mating and his ability to shift, but of her own ability, as well as the strength of a bond between a mated pair.