For centuries he roamed the mountains, restless and wild. Then he chose me as his mate.He was a man once, long ago. Now people say he is nothing more than a myth, a legend, a story locals tell one another around the campfire. The tale of the mountain man who became a bear.But I know better. He saved my life, and he watches over me still. Because I belong to him.The man in him is old-fashioned, … him.
The man in him is old-fashioned, from a time when a headstrong woman was taken over a knee, but the beast in him is as wild as this land itself, and when he claims me it will be truly savage.
Publisher’s Note: Bear includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Cade is a two hundred year old bear and has had to protect Halley twice. Cade is a gorgeous dominant alpha male bear, he needs to show Halley to be submissive, as she is very feisty, but will also give her, her independents.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
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Distinctively Different Shifter Mystery!
Professionally written, fast-paced and engaging, “Bear” is a uniquely different erotic romance, featuring a bear shifter of local myth and legend. Long ago Cade Deveraux was simply a man carving out an existence with his young wife in the Colorado Rockies. When tragedy strikes the couple, Cade undergoes an unexpected transformation, the ability to shift at will and take the form of a bear. The bear takes his vengeance and local folklore develops creating the legend of, “The Spirit of the Bear”.
Slumbering through two centuries Cade is inexplicably awakened and his transformation into the bear saves a young woman stalked by a cougar. Cade and the young woman, Halley, both sense an enigmatic connection, but ten years pass before they meet again. When Halley returns home after completing a PhD in animal biology, she is once again saved by Cade and their journey beyond simple lust begins. Mystery and intrigue permeate the story increasing tension and adding a darker atmosphere to the plot. “Bear” is conveyed through dual POV, is a standalone novel and includes a welcome epilogue.
Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 + only… due to dark, sexually explicit content within an unequal power exchange dynamic.
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, misplaced commas or illegal use of overly descriptive language.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 Visceral Stars
WRITING STYLE: 5 Professional Stars
PLOT: 5 Uniquely Creative Stars
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 Dominant, Shifter Stars
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 Gratifying Stars
*** I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review ***
Delta does not disappoint. I have lovedette everything I have read by her.
Bear is a paranormal romance but not a typical shifter story. You will love the twist.
I love that this book focused attention on environmental issues, they need to be more important than they seem to be. We must protect our plants and animals we can not afford to lose any more species of either.
I hope you enjoy Halley and Cade’s story, as much as I did.
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This can be disturbing to some readers as it may a trigger to others. But this is one book that I would read again. The world built in this story is a unique type of dark romance but it is steamy and direct in the scenes, I love the trust that it builds between the characters. The need to be open minded and non judgemental is the best type of way to read the book. I love romance but there is something about some dark romances that can stick out to a reader for sure.
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This author is amazing, and it all shows in this book. She made me feel every emotion, and it felt like I was there watching instead of reading it. I shedded a tear or two, smiled and giggled, and yelled at a character or two, but I loved every moment of it.
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I love Delta James writing style her characters are engaging and well developed and fun. The storyline flowed smoothly with plenty of chemistry and twists and turns making for great reading.
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Taming a wild modern woman.
by sewsummore
Falling in love with a dominating man was not what Halley was expecting when she moved into her grandmothers home. Kyle was more than just a man but also the bear that saved her life as a teenager. Kyle was over 200 years old and set in his ways. Halley would need to control her language and respect his wishes or she would be over his legs for a spanking she would remember for some time. This was a paranormal shifter romance that packed quite a punch. Halley resented his demands but loved his lovemaking. It was entertaining to read how he tames his wild modern woman.
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This author has done it again and produced a book that is absolutely brilliant! Cade is a bear shifter who has lived a very long time but looks young and sexy, he has finally found his mate, Halley who is a feisty independent woman. Due to the age difference these two don’t always see eye to eye on certain things, especially when it comes to who is in charge. There is domestic discipline and some steamy sometimes rough scenes in this story. To go with that though there is a very interesting plot with lots of twists and turns in it that kept me engaged and turning those pages. This is a wonderfully written book, if you don’t like domestic discipline then don’t read this book but if you are ok with that then grab the book, get a cuppa and get comfy because you won’t want to move again until you have finished reading this book.
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This is a A Dark Shifter Romance which is well written and kept me turning pages. There is suspense, drama, danger, and a romance between Halley and bear shifter Cade. A story I enjoyed reading. I hope there is going to be a follow up story to this one. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is another great book from Delta but be aware she does give trigger warnings so don’t buy it and then give a bad review for something you have been warned about. All though saying that it isn’t that dark
Dear Cade is a bear with a past he is over 200 hundred years old although he looks much much younger in fact he looks like a man in his prime But he has old fashioned values and definitely believes a woman has her place in life and should be protected at all costs something he failed to do for his wife 200 hundred years ago. Now he is the protector of Halley a spit fire who has got on the wrong side of a land developer Will he be able to save her again and will she accept that she is his mate and she belongs to him
Daddy Dom Bear
A two hundred year old daddy? That will get your motor running. Things have changed in the past two hundred years but Cade will definitely see that Halley is safe and protected, even if her bottom pays the price. Good read, loved the time differential between Cade’s origin and the present and Halley being an independent, modern woman. Great conflict in that department, along with steamy and vigorous loving this is a book to check out.
Do you want an original twist on a shifter story? Call on Delta James. As usual she’s crafted a tail which has steamy sex, romance, action, a kick-ass heroine and a two hundred year old hero. Loved it.
This was a really good story. I liked how the bear. Protected her. Although I do think
That her discipline started really too soon for someone that had never experienced it before. That did make for some really steamy scenes though. I enjoyed all the prime characters and the mountains.
It was really exciting!
If you are into spankings this is the book for you. Chloe seems to get a spanking just about every other time she opens her mouth, either from refusing to follow his rules or her foul language. Even though Cade is strict on Chloe, I love him in this book. He is gentle but strong and he is determined to keep her safe and love her. This is a great book and I would highly recommend it if you like strong men who are not afraid to discipline the women they love. Loved the book and cover.
I like the storyline and the whole idea of Cade/Bear watching and always wanting Halley. But I did not like how there was never any compromising with Cade on even the smallest thing. Relationships are full of compromises. He seemed to take too much joy and glee in forcing her into submission. Submission should not be forced like this. It is a gift and should be encouraged, but the continued spankings were too much. And I personally was very disappointed in the ending. It just dropped. I understand the need to leave the town, but there was no epilogue showing them settled, happy, having children, having Charlie and Kaye visit.
There were a couple of interesting storylines in this book. At the same time, it was almost like reading two different books that merged into one. The environmentalist and developer plot; the grandmother and the 200 yo bear shifter plot (sub plot?); and then the Cade and Halley Dd plot.
I am not sure if the “dark” in this book was the rather intense sexual and discipline scenes, or if it was the non consent that turned into either consent or acceptance, if it was the somewhat graphic violence, or all of the above. The book is very patriarchal. Both Halley and her friend Kaye, have men who are dominant and want their wife/girlfriend to submit to them. If any of these things offend you, I would advise you to pass on this book.
I have to admit that although they got their HEA, the end made me kind of sad.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy.
A lovely dip into the dark again with Ms. James. Bear is a fabulous character that will make you want to cheer for them. I loved all the twists and the way the legend is woven throughout the tale. The story really engages the reader. I did not want to put it down.
I really enjoyed reading this somewhat dark bear shifter romance. It has a well-paced plot that starts in the past & continues in the present, there are some unexpected surprises in store for the reader. The characters have individual personalities that display realistic & believable emotional feelings although they are inclined to be domineering and/or protective at times.
There is: a domineering 200yr old bear shifter (Cade) notices a feisty young woman (Halley) & saves her again but this time he is not letting her go, destined mates, a greedy company, twists & turns, intrigue, adventure, action, suspense, memories, danger, threats, twists & turns, discipline, spanking, BDSM, restraints, deceit, misunderstandings, profanity, verbal conflict, confrontations, devious plans, manipulations, conflict, emotional turmoil, heartache, discovery, contentment, love, steamy scenes & a satisfying conclusion. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading this genre.