From Friendzone to Forever
(2025)(A book in the Pinehurst Mates series)
A Story by Christina Mattingly
Penny Whitehall has always been a magnet for the wrong men…and her most recent relationship disaster has her swearing off love for good. Thankfully, she can always count on her best friend, Christian. He’s her rock, her partner-in-crime, and her constant in the small mountain town of Pinehurst. Sure, he''s a wolf shifter, but Penny’s always seen Christian as safe, dependable… and just a friend. Her best friend, but nothing more.
Christian has spent years hiding his true feelings, watching Penny fall for one loser after another. He’s always been there to pick up the pieces, even when his wolf instincts scream at him to claim her as his mate. But when one reckless, passion-filled night changes everything, Christian finally lets his love—and his wolf—off the leash.
Now, Penny is faced with a startling revelation: her best friend might just be the love of her life. But with unspoken truths, a surprise pregnancy, and a bond that’s deeper than either of them ever imagined, can Penny open her heart to the one man who’s been there all along? Or will she let fear of the unknown send her running?
From Friend Zone to Forever is a standalone novel in the Claimed series, set in the charming small mountain town of Pinehurst. Full of steamy romance, emotional twists, and the irresistible pull of fated love, this shifter romance will have you hooked from the first page.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Christian has spent years hiding his true feelings, watching Penny fall for one loser after another. He’s always been there to pick up the pieces, even when his wolf instincts scream at him to claim her as his mate. But when one reckless, passion-filled night changes everything, Christian finally lets his love—and his wolf—off the leash.
Now, Penny is faced with a startling revelation: her best friend might just be the love of her life. But with unspoken truths, a surprise pregnancy, and a bond that’s deeper than either of them ever imagined, can Penny open her heart to the one man who’s been there all along? Or will she let fear of the unknown send her running?
From Friend Zone to Forever is a standalone novel in the Claimed series, set in the charming small mountain town of Pinehurst. Full of steamy romance, emotional twists, and the irresistible pull of fated love, this shifter romance will have you hooked from the first page.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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