I bought this book when I was high on painkillers after having my wisdom teeth extracted, but I ended up actually really liking it?? It was fun and suspenseful (the book, not the extraction), and it reminded me of the early Sookie Stackhouse books. ( )

I am reviewing this book based on an ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

Romances involving "weres" are a bit overdone at this point so I was not sure how I would feel about this book but I was pleasantly surprised. It was well written and the romance part was engaging without being over the top. ( )

Link to full review below!Good characters, interesting plot, and a pretty quick read over all! I am looking forward to more in this series! See full review on The Book Disciple ( )

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.

( )