She's a scholar of defiance. He's a mechanic who likes his life quiet. But destiny doesn't care about a quiet life... and neither does her inner wolf. Merit is used to finding her answers in books. She's returning to the small town of Moonglen to find the missing pieces of her own past. She wants a peaceful cottage, a finished thesis, and to finally feel like she belongs. She didn't expect to run into a wall of muscle, grease, and grumpiness named River. River is a man of few words and even fewer friends. He likes his garage, his routines, and his solitude. But the moment Merit walks into his life, his wolf recognises her. She is his mate. The catch? She has no idea she's a shifter, and her transformation is being triggered by the one thing she isn't ready for: him. In a world of ancient instincts and modern choices, can a grumpy mechanic and a defiant scholar find a middle ground? Or will the secret River is keeping tear their bond apart before it truly begins? If you love cozy small-town vibes, "he falls first" energy, and a heroine who demands her own agency, you'll fall in love with First Mine, Then Yours. Why readers love the Moonglen Shifters: The Grumpy/Sunshine Dynamic: A solitary mechanic meets a radiant academic. Fated Mates with a Twist: She doesn't know she's a shifter, and she isn't saying "yes" just because fate told her to. Inclusive & Deep: Featuring a neurodivergent-coded hero and a journey of reclaiming personal power. Small Town Magic: Return to the beloved community of Moonglen with appearances from your favourite series characters. A beautiful exploration of choice, agency, and the power of finding where you truly belong. This is the third book in The Moonglen Shifters Series, it's best read in order: A Home With The Pack, A Bond That Heals