Savoring Her Snake Embracing the Bond

He lives in the shadows, determined to stay there until her. Heath is a snake shifter who hides his animal and the power he wears on his skin. He shoves away the hurt he feels when the two men he considers brothers walk out of his life. Pretending he enjoys the silence he lives in, he allows them to remain in his past. When they force themselves and the family they have gathered into his world, he is reluctant to reveal his secrets. He has given up the idea of a mate who will accept him and his choices. Sure, such a woman doesn't exist; he is not expecting his mate to run into his world. Ignoring the rumors of his dark side, he will prove them all true to keep her. Juliana is a human who knows about the creatures who hide among them. Unconcerned about the magic surrounding her, she focuses on surviving her family and the demons she lives with. She spent her childhood raising her brother and continues to fight for their relationship while he uses his fists to make money and push his memories away. She races to her brother's side when he gets hurt, having no idea the beast she will encounter. Juliana is drawn to the quiet, mysterious stranger, who makes her feel the safety she has craved. She must decide if she can be the woman to tame the beast and give him the family he deserves. Heath will have to accept the gift the universe gave him and embrace the darkness within to deal with the threat, trying to take it away. Savoring Her Snake is the eleventh book in the Embracing The Bond Series, a stand-alone, snake shifter, steamy, paranormal romance. A guaranteed HEA where the female character ends up with her forever mate. Note: Due to explicit language, graphic sexual scenes, and violence, this book is intended for mature (18 years +) readers.