From the USA Today bestselling author who “revolutionizes shifter romance” (Fresh Fiction) comes a sexy new enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense. Hard-bodied and military-trained shifter Hank Coleman will always do what’s best for the clan. With a mysterious virus ravaging the city and transforming anyone with shifter DNA into dangerously unstable hybrids, that means asking a human scientist for … hybrids, that means asking a human scientist for help. Hank knows that getting Dr. Cecilia Lu involved will mean exposing the shifter world and his black bear self, but it’s the animal attraction that sparks between them that could be the real danger.
Cecilia trusts data and what she can see with her own two eyes. So when the hottest man she’s ever met transforms into a bear right in front of her, she has no choice but to accept that shifters are real. And with hybrids attacking humans and shifters turning on their own kind, Hank and Cecilia have zero time to fight the desire that’s burning hotter by the minute. But war is brewing between the shifters, and Cecilia will be forced to choose between the world of men . . . and the world of her sexy beast.
“Alpha Unleashed is a fast-paced, wild bear-shifter ride! I loved it!” — New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley
rewing between the shifters, and Cecilia will be forced to choose between the world of men . . . and the world of her sexy beast.
“Alpha Unleashed is a fast-paced, wild bear-shifter ride! I loved it!” — New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashleyrewing between the shifters, and Cecilia will be forced to choose between the world of men . . . and the world of her sexy beast.
“Alpha Unleashed is a fast-paced, wild bear-shifter ride! I loved it!” — New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashleyrewing between the shifters, and Cecilia will be forced to choose between the world of men . . . and the world of her sexy beast.
“Alpha Unleashed is a fast-paced, wild bear-shifter ride! I loved it!” — New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashleymore
Kathy is always brilliant. And shifters!!
Bound to the Bear was a really intriguing story that was more than just shifter finds mate. I was swept into the story with the science and the intrigue of the what ifs of the flu epidemic. Cecilia has a lot thrown at her in a very little amount of time. Time that she has not been sleeping or eating well. There is so much action going on and you really can’t guess what is on the next page. I loved how gentle Hank was and how hard he strived to stay that way. Even in the midst of everything going on. Did I mention that there is a lot going on? This story is packed. There are a lot of characters, a lot of action, and no stopping until the last page.
Even if you have not read the previous instalments in the fabulous Grizzlies Gone Wild series, if you enjoy shifter romances, BOUND BY THE BEAR is one book you don’t want to overlook. Kathy Lyons summarises concisely and clearly the necessary information, and you can safely dive right in this superlatively fabulous story. Ms. Lyons goes where no author has gone before and takes us right into the mind of a shifter, in this case Hank Coleman, a bear shifter.
Hank has reluctantly abducted Dr. Cecilia Lu because she might have the solution to the Detroit Flu that has decimated the city, which is under quarantine. He hates the whole situation, almost as much as she does, but she soon understands why they need her medical expertise. What she can’t comprehend is her attraction to the bear shifter: he is a very handsome man, quiet and brave, but decidedly not of her world. Hank understands his attraction as the manifestation of the bonded mates phenomenon, but he has struggled for years to get his bear under control, and he must find out if this bond is the shifter magic at work, or if it’s real. And it is here that Ms. Lyons dazzles, and shines, and obliterates the brilliance of the sun, because she takes the whole shifter mythology – which she had already blasted into outer space in the previous books – and takes the genre in a direction where other shifter romances will now pale by comparison.
The writing is superlative, there is plenty of action, clever dialogues abound, and the romance is sublime and feels exceptionally genuine. The characters are superbly written, and I loved that Hank is African American – and a totally delectable hero – and Cecilia is the alpha female I always dream of seeing in novels. Need I say more as to why I highly recommend BOUND TO THE BEAR?
Amazing and vivid shifter love story with plenty of action and a whole lot of heart. Definitely for lovers of paranormal romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
I really enjoyed reading this story. There was a gritty plot to this story. Dr. Cecilia Lu is from the CDC working in Detroit in finding a cure for the Detroit Flu. Hank goes to the hospital where she is working and kidnaps her. The story evolves into a complex journey into the shifter world for Dr. Lu. While Hank fights his attraction to Cecilia as he is unsure if the magic of the shifter bound has affected her the same as it has him. He wants to give her time to “fall in love.” I truly adored Hank and his struggle to overcome his instincts to bound with Cecilia and give her time for her for this to happen.
I adored the fact that this story was written in a dual POV format. Reading shifter paranormals it is a must to have this. Trying to understand something like shifters and their actions is only going to happen if the reader see the character’s thoughts.
I had a hard time putting this down and if I had to, I quickly picked it back up. I adored reading this story and look for the the next one as there was a glimpse at the end of the next story.
I highly recommend this if you enjoy reading shifter romance.
Bound to the Bear (Kindle) by Kathy Lyons This is the 5th book in the series Grizzlies Gone Wild… Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me preview this book. Hank Coleman (Shifter Bear and all around good guy) Cecilia Lu (Dr. working for CDC) they are both trying to find a cure for the “Detroit Flu”. (it is causing havoc on shifter DNA. This book has mystery, violence, laughs, tears, steamy sex and HEA. I am looking forward to WHEN AN ALPHA MEETS HIS MATCH.
This Grizzlies Gone Wild romance is a thrilling ride with death defying suspense and a sizzling romance. This fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat with essential events, adrenaline pumping intrigue and surprising twists. The Detroit Flu is taking its toil and the shifters have a radical idea that has Hank doing the unthinkable which pulls Dr. Cecilia Lu into the shifter world and that just the beginning of the non-stop events that take place in this romance as it keeps readers hanging on to the edge of their seat and unable to put this book down.
Cecilia and Hank are two strong and captivating characters that have undeniable chemistry but lots of monumental obstacles to overcome during their suspenseful romance. The passion is hot and steamy but his relationship takes an emotional toll on the couple, especially as Cecilia gets a pretty rough introduction into the shifter world and what it means to be with such a sexy and rugged bear shifter. And if that’s not enough to keep readers enthralled in the story, the wolves decide they want a piece of Cecilia as well which adds even more turbulence to the story.
This series has just gotten wilder as it answers some questions but adds a few major twists that has war brewing between the shifters and I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the way Cecilia and Hank handled everything that was thrown their way.
Cecilia works for the CDC in Atlanta but is in Detroit working on a flu. People are turning into animals and some are dying. Hank is a bear shifter and kidnaps the doctor and takes her to his Alpha. The only way to get her to believe in shifters is to show her. Cecilia is a science person and is intrigued when Hank shifts. Hank feels a connection to her and thinks she might be is mate but she doesn’t believe in magic but she is attracted to him too. Hank is protective and possessive of Cecilia and Hank calms Cecilia and brings her peace. But there are wolves out there that want her to work for them but when she declines, they lock her in a lab with the doctor who helped make the virus.
Will Hank be able to convince Cecilia of his love or will she think his feelings will pass in a couple of days?
Good story. Hank is a hunk and has to talk his bear into staying calm. Cecilia is smart and beautiful. Steamy, action, shifters, and crazy doctors.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *
Bound to the Bear by Kathy Lyons is book 5 in the Grizzlies Gone Wild series. This is the story of Hank Coleman and Cecilia Lu. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Cecilia is a Doctor who is working on the flu virus outbreak. Hank is a bear shifter who is worried about his clan so he kidnaps Cecilia and brings her to his Alpha to help with the out break they have.
But Hank quickly starts thinking that Cecilia is his mate. Cecilia believes in science not magic or any other unproven things…so Hank has to convince her of who he is. Cecilia is put into danger by other shifter wanting her knowledge which leads Hank to go after her again.
Exciting read!