title: Lauren's Mate
author: Rachels, Rayne
description: Tragedies have defined who they became.
  Despite the tragedies in her past, curvy Lauren Masters has built a life for herself in Bryant Station, but her solitary life as a web designer is lonely. She longs for a man who will love her, curves, brains and all, without trying to change anything about her.
  Because of a tragedy in his past, Adam has grown into a dark and dangerous man. He does not believe he even deserves a mate.
  Fate brings the two together, but will Adam come to terms with his past and protect his mate from a stalker determined to destroy her?
  Novella (36,000 words)
  Contains sexually explicit content (m/f)