Blood Moon ClaimBell Hollow, Book One - a steamy small-town shifter romanceIgnoring the "Stay on Path" signs, Lena wanders into Bell Hollow and straight into Aiden's molten-gold gaze. He's the quiet, commanding Alpha of a town protected by five iron ring-wards-and something ancient is pressing at the border, testing every seam. Lena's voice resonates with the wards in a way no outsider's ever has. One bone whistle. One stubborn no. One bond neither of them planned.As a rival pack circles and a traitor moves in the dark, the Blood Moon rises. To keep Bell Hollow standing, Lena and Aiden must rewire the last ring, outwit an enemy with pale eyes, and decide whether their bond is duty...or desire.Expect: Protective Alpha × capable heroineFated-mates vibe with a consent-forward twistFound family, pack politics, and ward-magicSlow burn → open-door heat (explicit)High-stakes action and a hard-won "for now"Perfect for fans of: Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling, Ilona Andrews' gritty magic worlds, and steamy small-town paranormal romance with teeth.Heat Level: Steamy/open-door (explicit). Content notes: adult language, sensual content, brief violence/peril.Series: A complete story with a satisfying ending and a soft hook for Book Two in the Bell Hollow world.