Better Half — Elva Birch

Meghan has spent half her life fleeing her past.After losing her best friend and canine companion, Meghan finds a wolf in the Alaskan wilderness who turns into a man claiming they are meant for each other. But Meghan has been burned by love before, and her past is still hunting her.Better Half is a hot, heart-wrenching—and sometimes hilarious—tale of healing and finding a happy-ever-after, perfect for a short, satisfying fast read.Originally printed in Shape Shifters Vol 1 by Elva Birch, now out of print.Birch Hearts is a collection of short stories and novellas by Elva Birch, full of romance, adventure, and magic. Shifters, witches, spaceships, and swords...these stories aren't always straight, but they are always straight-up fun. They don't share a setting, but they all celebrate diversity and growth, and you know you'll get a satisfying conclusion in a bite-sized book with a full emotional arc.And always? A touch of the impossible and irresistible.Readers rave:★★★★★ ...full of touching, real moments, woven with magic and unique characters.★★★★★ Each story has the emotional power of a full fledged novel!★★★★★ Short stories are too often overlooked but are definitely a worthwhile read!