Fall head over paws in The Mating Game, a witty and steamy paranormal romance from USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson. Blending humor, heartfelt emotion, irresistible chemistry, and wolf shifter romance, this standalone novel delivers an unforgettable love story about unexpected second chances and discovering where you truly belong.

Tess Covington has always believed she was an ordinary human.

When a routine trip to the emergency room reveals she's actually a late-blooming omega wolf shifter, her entire world is turned upside down. Suddenly faced with unfamiliar instincts, unexpected changes, and strict advice to avoid alpha shifters, Tess has one goal—finish renovating a remote mountain lodge so she can save her family's finances and keep her dream career on track.

Unfortunately, the lodge belongs to Hunter Barrett.

Hunter is an alpha wolf shifter who has spent years avoiding relationships after heartbreak left him determined never to trust another omega. Focused on keeping his struggling lodge afloat, the last thing he needs is a newly awakened omega living under his roof.

Working together was never part of either of their plans.

Neither was falling in love.

As snowy days turn into cozy nights and undeniable attraction grows stronger, Tess and Hunter discover that resisting fate may be harder than they imagined. But with both of their futures pulling them in different directions, they'll have to decide if risking their hearts is worth changing everything they thought they wanted.

Filled with laugh-out-loud banter, emotional depth, found family, and sizzling romantic tension, The Mating Game is a delightful paranormal romance that perfectly balances heart, humor, and happily ever after.

The Mating Game – A Standalone Wolf Shifter Romance

Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert, Tessa Bailey, and Lana Ferguson's signature romantic comedies, this paranormal romance features wolf shifters, forced proximity, opposites attract, workplace romance, cozy mountain lodge vibes, and a slow-building love story with plenty of chemistry.

Product Details

Title: The Mating Game

Author: Lana Ferguson

Format: Paperback

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Paranormal Romance
• Romantic Comedy
• Fantasy Romance
• Contemporary Romance
• Romance

Pages: 400

Dimensions: 1 x 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Publication Date: December 2, 2025

Features:

• Standalone paranormal romance
• Wolf shifter romance
• Alpha and omega romance
• Forced proximity
• Opposites attract
• Cozy mountain lodge setting
• Workplace romance
• Slow-burn chemistry
• Romantic comedy
• Happily Ever After

Author Biography

Lana Ferguson is a USA Today bestselling author known for writing witty, sex-positive romances filled with humor, heartfelt emotion, and unforgettable chemistry. A lifelong romance reader and self-proclaimed nerd, she loves combining laugh-out-loud banter with swoon-worthy love stories. When she's not writing, Lana enjoys show tunes, debating the best Batman, rereading The Lord of the Rings, and spending time outdoors with her corgi.