Michael and Mira Bartholomew have just taken over the Crescent Woods pack and have everything they could ever possibly ask for. In addition, Michael is the Phoenix Wolf, with powers of regeneration, healing, and mindlinking any living creature. In addition, they are going to be welcoming new life into the world with Mira's first pregnancy. However, their lives are in a constant state of flux, as they deal with known threats from their previous battle and rival werewolf packs and werecougar dens. With so many threats to deal with, Michael and Mira will be pushed in ways they couldn't ever imagine, including an unexpected mate bond for their Gamma, Phil Jessen. Follow along as Michael, Mira, and the rest of the Crescent Woods pack take their place of power amongst the ranks of supernatural creatures.

BOOK 1 OF THE MATED SERIES; COMPLETED!!! Michael Bartholomew moves to a prosperous small town, surrounded by densely wooded forests to teach in a high achieving school district in order to escape a life he thought wanted. At night, he relaxes to the sounds of the woods, but swears he can hear heavy footprints around his new house on the outskirts of town. What Michael doesn't know is that he is now living and working among the Crescent Woods Wolf Pack, and is the destined mate of the Alpha's oldest daughter. Follow along as Michael discovers the secrets in the woods, embraces his truest calling, and fulfills what was foretold decades ago.