When the Earl of Newbury proposes to her in order to prevent his nephew, Sebastian Grey, from inheriting when he dies, Annabel Winslow refuses to marry this horrible ancient aristocrat, and turns to Sebastian for help.

Bo Novikov--part polar bear, part lion, and all man--takes Blayne Thorpe to Maine, despite her protests, in order to protect her from stalkers who are trying to force shape-shifters into dog fights.