The gripping book “Maggie’s Mates” by Bronwyn Green tells the story of Maggie Ryan, who leaves a toxic relationship and moves back to her Upper Peninsula homeland in Michigan. She meets up with brothers Quinn and Lucas Makwa, who are now adults and have secrets and were her childhood buddies. The brothers have been in love with Maggie since high school and want to mate with her. They can transform into black bears at command. The narrative explores Maggie’s quest for self-awareness and her battle with trust.