"Only a man with the tenderest heart would have to shield it."A spellbinding tale of love, hope, and redemption. Quinn is a free-spirited artist who is struggling to get her business off the ground. When a prominent Packmaster commissions a piece from her, she finally sees a glimmer of hope. Creating a masterpiece for this pack is her mission, and Quinn won't let anything get between her and her dreams, not even a marriage proposal. Salem Lockwood has chosen an altruistic life, prioritizing others' needs above his own. But when a local artist asks him to pretend they're mated, his generosity is put to the test. Quinn's tenacity and beauty are unmatched, and the more he gets to know her, the more he commits to the lie. He's experienced at faking a relationship, but now there's more at stake and time is running out. What happens when your biggest enemy is one you can't see? Love takes courage. A talented artist with no interest in love is on a collision course with fate when she enters a fake relationship with the one man in town she has a crush on. Passion burns bright in this opposites-attract redemption story where two people learn the best way to conquer their fears is to face them together.