Christian Clarke has been missing for nearly a year. Christian, a forester, disappeared on the job. He vanished following an argument with Joanna Stuart, and now, it seems, she'll never have the chance to tell him how much she loves him. His case will soon be turned over to homicide for lack of evidence, but Joanna is determined to search the woods yet again. Christian, her friend of twenty years' standing, deserves any help she can offer!

Christian Clarke has loved Joanna for a long time. He has helped her through break-ups with current boyfriends, even if their last conversation on the phone ended in an argument. He would like to put things right with her, but a bite from Cain has ended all that. Now, he needs to fake his disappearance because he can no longer trust himself. That bite turned him into a Lycan with a savage hunger stirred by the full moon. It has been almost a year, but Christian feels he is no closer to mastering his urges. When Joanna comes searching for him in the woods, Christian knows it won't be long before his pack attacks her. Whether together or not, Joanna is his mate. He cannot allow this to happen!

In Bare Bones, Aline de Chevigny spins a wonderful short story of a love that lasts through time, even when threatened by regret and horror. Christian's love for Joanna has kept him forest-bound, fearful of doing her harm. When Cain and his pack threaten her, Christian knows he will fight to the death to keep her safe. This is a very hot little read, that will leave readers applauding!