In the Dark Pines territory, love fights tooth and claw. Eleanor McGowan is a piano teacher, hypochondriac, and proud fangirl of the Interstellar Love Connection graphic novel series. She's also had her heart broken one too many times by her high school sweetheart, Will Jaynes. When he returns to Huntwood after being MIA for four years, she can't decide whether to avoid him or kiss him or even better, kick his butt. Mountain lion shifter Will Jaynes has been avoiding his family's territory for one reason and one reason only, and that reason starts with an "E" and ends with a "leanor" and has beautiful hazel eyes and a tender heart. But four years ago, everything was ripped away from him after a pride war-his parents, his territory, and even Eleanor. When danger returns to the Dark Pines territory, Will must fight for his pride's place or lose everything. And if he loses this time, he knows there'll be no coming back. Content Warning: This shifter romance stands alone and has an HEA. It contains liberal usage of naughty language and sexytimes and is intended for adults.