Memory (Tails Book One). Tails, #1

Duke Fairborn has one goal: become alpha of his pride. Pride law is clear-only a mated male can rule, and matings must be within their own kind. After agreeing to let the matchmaker choose his future, Duke finds himself betrothed to a lioness, with a mating ceremony in a week.  His future is finally set. Memory "Ree" Hendrix doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters. After too many broken hearts, she trusts no one but herself.  But when she joins her younger sister for drinks, she ends up in the arms of the sexiest man she's ever met.  One night with Duke reminds her what hope feels like-and what it means to want more. After a run-in with the lioness, Ree believes Duke will never choose her and runs.  But Duke isn't about to let his truemate walk away.  Nothing will stop him from claiming her and fighting for the love meant to be his.  This book contains fated mates, a lion shifter hero, forbidden love, emotional healing, and a guaranteed happily ever after.