He’s a shifter. She’s a human. Their attraction is…dangerous.Her best friend’s wedding at Grizzly Ridge is just the break from reality that Nina needs. Not to mention the super sexy, mountain man who looks at her like he’d like to flip her over his shoulder and carry her away. He’ll do.Ryker knows he’s in trouble the moment he sets eyes on the sassy blond with the luscious curves that drive his … the sassy blond with the luscious curves that drive his instincts wild. He’s an alpha grizzly shifter, and she’s a human. There can be no future for them. But, one night can’t hurt.
Right?!
With an attraction this strong—this fated—one night will never be enough.
What was supposed to be a fling turns into something so powerful, Ryker realizes the only way to save the woman he’s falling for, is to leave and never come back. Not even for love.
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What a great book. All the books are stand-alone. I haven’t read the others in this series and I wasn’t lost. I absolutely loved all the characters. Nina was in Grizzly Ridge for her best friend Harper’s wedding. When she stepped out to get a breath of fresh air she got more then that. She ran into a sexy man known as Ryker. A call from her friend broke the spell, but little did she know he was in the wedding.
Ryker didn’t know what it was about Nina but he couldn’t get her out of his mind and head. Her scent over took him. He should walk away it but he couldn’t. He was at the wedding for a reason. But got sidetracked. One magic night with Nina would never be enough. He made a mistake and took something from her. He knew he wronged her. His cousin he had to leave her.
The best thing for her was for him to leave.
Nina didn’t know why Ryker just left, but got some answers. If they were truly meant for one another then he would come back. He said something to her. Was it a dream? Well whatever it was she believed in her heart he would come back.
See what happens.
First let me say, paranormal books are not my first choice. Nina and Ryker are one of my favorites so far. This is an easy read, there is much tribulation and angst along with the steam (of which there is plenty). This stand-alone is full of everything a romance junky craves. Put it at the top of your TBR list.
I really liked this book. I’ve been hoping that Elena would revisit this series and I got my wish! This story is about Harper’s friend Nina (which we were introduced to in the 1st book). Ryker is the brothers’ cousin that comes to Grizzly Ridge to stop the wedding between Harper and Axel. I love that the story included the other characters in the previous books and updated me on their lives. I’m looking forward to reading the next book! I received an advance copy of this book via Booksprout and the author and this is my honest and voluntary review.
The measure of a really good author is the talent that shows through not matter what genre the author is writing in. I was introduced to Elena Aitken through her contemporary romances. When she ventured into shape shifters, I gave them a chance because I like her tone & style of writing. I found that I really enjoy the way she crafts her stories no matter what genre. The main storyline is the romance & anything else is window dressing.
Nina & Ryker are completely different. She’s human & he’s a shape shifter. She believes in love & romance & is excited about her best friends marriage. Ryker is there to stop the marriage between his cousin & the half breed. From the minute they met, the chemistry was front & center. When Ryker appeared to the conclusion of the story, the descriptive prose & the narrative kept my attention. I loved this story & that even though Ryker didn’t think it was right, he was unable to resist Nina. I enjoyed catching up with the families from the first books in the series & seeing how their lives had progressed. This is another wonderful story from a talented author.
My overall feeling with this book is…. “awwwwwwwwwwwww!” Without giving any spoilers, His to Defend is about Nina and Ryker. Nina is human; Ryker is an alpha grizzly shifter. Nina doesn’t know anything about shifter communities and Ryker believes, down to his shifter DNA that bears do NOT mate with humans – hybrids or any non-shifters. Let the chaos begin!
The story is very smexy and hawt. I love how both Nina and Ryker are smacked upside (their own) heads by the attraction that grows from the very first look. Yes, Ryker acts like a typical boy and is thoroughly confused about his feelings. No worries, his cousins help him to understand what he is feeling and how he needs to move forward with his life. As a reader, because I know about the shifter community, it was fun to see how Nina is sometimes confused by the terms being bandied about [cubs, dens, mating…] but never really makes the connection to anything as fantastical as a shifter. Her – let’s call it awakening – to what is right in front of her was touching to read and she is quick to link all the information she has or is given. Sorry that is vague but I truly don’t want to spoil the story for anyone.
I really loved these two! Nina doesn’t have many ‘I’m a pushover’ moments and Ryker is adorably clueless sometimes. Their chemistry is definitely combustible. Whew! And it was much fun to visit with characters from past books and get to know them again. I highly recommend this (truly standalone) story!
3 stars . Good, predictable story.
A paranormal romance that keeps your interest until the last page. I recommend this book.
love this series,,,
I absolutely love Elena Aitken’s writing. She is able to pull you in and keep you hooked into the story. Every single time. Her bear shifter series is original, fun and swoon worthy. I absolutely love the dynamic between the characters.
Elena Aitken is always a must read for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love the bear shifter books and this one is definitely a keeper. I would love to have a met a bear shifter if they were real. If you’ve not read a shifter book start here!
Never thought I’d like a book about “shifters” but this actually turned out to be pretty good. In fact, I’ve read two in the series and liked both of them.
Enjoyable read
One of those books you can’t put down.Enjoyed it immensely.Read it y’all,you’ll enjoy it too.
I love reading this book. i love the shifters. I love how their instincts kick in to their mate and how they resist it. And I love how I get transformed to Montana and the Mountains. The author takes me there so visually with her writing.
Great read
This is a fun series, I’ve enjoyed every book that I’ve read in it.
I was excited to return to Grizzly Ridge to see all the past characters and how they have settled in. So glad she is introducing some extended family to bring in some new stories of the Jackson Clan. This story about The wedding of Harper and Axel brings with it his cousin Ryker who is there to stop the wedding to this human “half-breed” but ends up being bowled over by the sudden feelings for Harpers best friend Nina, a human. The chemistry from first meeting is hot and continues through the book as he fights his bear instincts of wanting Nina. It’s an easy, enjoyable and fast read that I was unable to put down till I finished. It was great to catch a glimpse of previous characters and to see who is pregnant and see glimpses of maybe future storylines. Can’t wait to go back to see the trouble that the mystery visitor at the end of the books causes the family on the Ridge.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
His to Defend is book five in the Bears of Grizzly Ridge series. Ryker would never mate with a human. It goes against everything he believes in. Nina knows nothing about the shifter world, but she can’t deny she is attracted to Ryker, even if she wanted to. The chemistry between Nina and Ryker just oozes off the page. How could Ryker possibly resist that? This story kept me hooked throughout, and I loved it. Highly recommended!
I have lived every book in this series
And this book was no exception can’t wait for the next … there has to be a next
HIS TO DEFEND is a beautifully written love story! Ryker is a handsome Shifter, Nina is a gorgeous Human. From the very first page I was intrigued with the story line, the extreme passion, very loyal friends and Rykers mission to stop a wedding. I highly recommend Ms. Aitken’s books to everyone!