Gator-shifter Gavin resigned himself long ago to a lonely existence. He pours himself into running his animal sanctuary, finding meaning in helping other creatures. It's a simple life, but he doesn't expect more. Then Celeste walks into his life. Nerdy, smart-as-hell, and full of questions, she charms him within minutes. She's his mate - he knows it, his inner gator knows it. But will his secret be too much for her to handle?This is a standalone BWWM shifter romance for busy people - quick, steamy, and guaranteed to have a happy ending!