Catherine Bybee

In "Before the Moon Rises," the first book in Catherine Bybee's Ritter Werewolves series, exhausted nurse Janet O'Brien encounters an unconscious, naked man in the ER. Upon waking, the man, werewolf Max Ritter, charms Janet with his smile and convinces her to drive him home. Max's archrival also becomes interested in Janet, prompting Max to keep her close for protection. As their chemistry ignites, Max finds a new motivation to ensure Janet's safety.