WHEN AN ALPHA MEETS HIS MATCH . . .Between singlehandedly running her bakery and raising her teenaged nephew, Becca Weitz thought she had a decent grip on “normal.” Then her nephew vanishes, and life as she’s known it changes forever. Local legends are true: bear shifters exist . . . and her nephew is part of their clan. As is Carl Carman, the sexy, larger-than-life man who has sworn to find her … sworn to find her nephew-and the other young shifters who’ve gone missing.
As the leader of his clan, Carl is surrounded by enemies. He’s learned the hard way that keeping a firm leash on his inner beast is key to survival, though his feelings for Becca test his legendary control. Then danger stalks too close, and Carl realizes he must unleash the raging, primal force within to protect everything he holds dear. But can Becca trust his grizzly side with her life-and her heart?
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The Grizzlies Gone Wild Series
Book 1: The Bear Who Loved Me
Book 2: License to Shift
Book 3: For the Bear’s Eyes Only
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The Bear Who Loved Me is book one in the Grizzlies Gone Wild series by Kathy Lyons. It’s full of action, suspense, mystery, and romance.
Becca is a human, a backer, a aunt and now mother to her sisters son. She is a strong women who has put everyone before herself. She does what needs to be done to take care of her family. I felt for her and all the struggles she went through; it made her that much more real. When she learns about shifters and her nephew, well she can’t quit believe. I liked how she digested the information thrown at her. She went through a few different reactions, but eventually took it all in. No hysterics!
Carl is a bear shifter, the Alpha to his clan, and protector. I liked him. He is trying to change how things are run and ruled. To think and not just kill. To balance both.
Becca and Carl I liked from the beginning. Their back and forth was playful and funny. When the situation calls for seriousness they are focused. The love is intense and sweet. I enjoyed learning about this world. I liked how man and bear are two separate entities yet living in the same body and so they must find balance. The secondary characters where also fun and just added to the story. We are taken on an adventure full of mystery, suspense, and romance.
The Bear Who Loved Me was one of those books that once you pick it up, you aren’t going to set it down. I can’t wait to read more in this series.
Rated: 4 Bear Stars
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Forever via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
Pleasant few hours reading about Grizzly Bear shifters. Enjoyed the author’s job of characterization as I now want to read the stories about Tonya, Alan, Mark and Bryn.
Sexy grizzly bear shifters for the win! I had such a great time reading this. It had a light, fun vibe happening, it was entertaining and super-steamy! I love the world the author created and I’m excited for more!
I actually read the new version of this called Bound by Shadows but it is basically still the same book! Becca is raising her nephew and trying to run her bakery and keep them both afloat. She thought things were normal, until her nephew disappears and everything she thought she knew? It was wrong. Carl is the leader of his clan and is trying to hold things together and keep his people safe while at the same time deal with the enemies that surround them. He has been keeping an eye on Becca’s nephew for year to see if he would shift all while trying to keep his distance from the woman who tempts him like no other. But when the danger comes to them directly? He will have to not only embrace his other side but face how much she means to him and what it means to them.
I was sucked into this one from the start! Becca is this strong, snarky, and stand up woman who took on a child that wasn’t hers but she loved like he is. I loved how she was willing to do anything to save him, even face the things that she never believed were real. Carl had to step up and become the leader of his clan when he never truly wanted it. He has a strong sense of responsibility to the point of giving up what he hopes and dreams for his own life. But when this man steps up and stands up for not only what is right but what he wants? I loved him! My only drawback? I didn’t like how some of the clan were treated. It kinda annoyed me even if I somewhat understand why. This book still left me wanting to read more in this series though and I added them to my TBR pile!
5 stars
Becca owns a bakery and is raising her teenage nephew. When he disappears, she doesn’t know what to do. Until a huge, handsome man shows up in her bakery. Carl is a grizzly shifter and the Maximus of his clan. He has been keeping an eye on Theo, Becca’s nephew, and proceeds to tell her about shifters. She thinks he’s insane and has no choice but to kidnap her. He takes her back to his home and tries to convince her they are not crazy. The more time they spend together, the harder they fall but Carl thinks she sees him as a monster. Can Becca knock down the walls around Carl’s heart and be one big happy family?
It was really hard to explain this because I didn’t want to give anything away. Sex and secrets with a little cliffhanger.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed for NetGalley *