Jane Walsh was the hardest working talent agent in California. Even now, checking in on her previous client Elise, she was never far from her cellphone. At any time, it could buzz with another offer from a sponsor or another nervous breakdown from a client. It was nothing but tension and high stakes, balancing personalities both big and small. But in a place like Fairhaven Park, she thought she might be able to finally relax, if but for a week.

Hartwin Best appreciated the simple things in life. A cold beer. A warm bed. A good ol' family gathering. Luckily for him, this week would afford all three. A very special ceremony was about to take place, one which would fully welcome his brother Dietrich's newborn son Isaak into the Clan. The scent of Elise's friend lingered in his nose, intriguing him.

None could see the clouds of smoke rising in the distance.

This 10,000+ word novella has hot Bear Shifter Bachelor action, a Happily Ever After, no cheating and no cliffhangers!