Forbidden Griffin (Bodyguard Shifters)

Cela was raised in an isolated shifter clan, but after a cruel rejection and exile, she finds herself navigating the human world with two young children in tow. Life as a single mom in a small town is a steep learning curve, but everything shifts the moment she meets Tyr. He is the protective alpha hero she never dared to dream of, a man who embraces her children as his own and offers the stability she desperately craves.

There is only one agonizing catch: they are fated mates cursed by their clan, making physical contact impossible. Every time they brush against one another, Cela suffers unbearable pain. Caught between the soul-deep pull of their connection and a magical barrier that keeps them apart, they are forced to choose between a safe, quiet life in the human world and a dangerous return to the very people who cast them out.

Blending high-stakes urban fantasy with the warmth of a found-family dynamic, this story is a must-read for fans of paranormal romance. It is a heartfelt exploration of resilience and the lengths to which a devoted protector will go to break a curse and claim a future for his fated mate.