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MacBrun, Bearly a Nip
MacBrun, Bearly a Nip. BBW Bear Romance.
Never get between a bear and his honey!
Mac is a lonely park ranger resigned to the fact there are no available female bear shifters in Bear Clan MacBrun to claim as a mate. But his long-frustrated inner bear refuses to take no for an answer and makes a solo decision to claim its heart’s desire.
A stormy night on a treacherous mountain road sends self-professed “boss-lady” Andi Brunell hurtling over the side of a gorge and into an icy river. Mac rushes to the rescue, but fate places too much temptation in front of him in the form of flirty-eyed, curvalicious Andi. The bear inside knows what’s good for both of them, and during the voluptuous vixen’s rescue, delivers an initiation-stage claim bite.
Oops, it was bearly a nip, but it was enough to set off a chain of life-changing events that flings them both onto an emotional roller coaster. Mac is forced to take Andi back to the ranger station, where she displays all the telltale signs of transforming into a she-bear. Poor Andi has no idea why she’s behaving so strangely, and Mac’s guilty conscience won’t allow him to take advantage of her or come clean about what his bear has done. Trying to be a good guy, Mac battles temptation until his bear pheromones clear from her blood stream. But a long, awkward night of simmering lust, punctuated by string of hilarious situations, leaves both of them questioning their sanity. Once things heat up, the bears come out to play.
Author’s note: this is a happy-for-now ending that will just keep getting happier.
Meet Bear Clan MacBrun. This is the first book of a continuing series of interrelated stories, which does finish in a very happy ending for all characters introduced.
Look for more ~Bite Of The Moon~
Catherine Vale, Between Two Wolves
Michelle Fox, Moon's Law
Elle Boon, Lyric's Accidental Mate
Bryce Evans, Bewitched By the Alpha
Erika Masten, Preferred Prey, Sons of Fenris 1
Never get between a bear and his honey!
Mac is a lonely park ranger resigned to the fact there are no available female bear shifters in Bear Clan MacBrun to claim as a mate. But his long-frustrated inner bear refuses to take no for an answer and makes a solo decision to claim its heart’s desire.
A stormy night on a treacherous mountain road sends self-professed “boss-lady” Andi Brunell hurtling over the side of a gorge and into an icy river. Mac rushes to the rescue, but fate places too much temptation in front of him in the form of flirty-eyed, curvalicious Andi. The bear inside knows what’s good for both of them, and during the voluptuous vixen’s rescue, delivers an initiation-stage claim bite.
Oops, it was bearly a nip, but it was enough to set off a chain of life-changing events that flings them both onto an emotional roller coaster. Mac is forced to take Andi back to the ranger station, where she displays all the telltale signs of transforming into a she-bear. Poor Andi has no idea why she’s behaving so strangely, and Mac’s guilty conscience won’t allow him to take advantage of her or come clean about what his bear has done. Trying to be a good guy, Mac battles temptation until his bear pheromones clear from her blood stream. But a long, awkward night of simmering lust, punctuated by string of hilarious situations, leaves both of them questioning their sanity. Once things heat up, the bears come out to play.
Author’s note: this is a happy-for-now ending that will just keep getting happier.
Meet Bear Clan MacBrun. This is the first book of a continuing series of interrelated stories, which does finish in a very happy ending for all characters introduced.
Look for more ~Bite Of The Moon~
Catherine Vale, Between Two Wolves
Michelle Fox, Moon's Law
Elle Boon, Lyric's Accidental Mate
Bryce Evans, Bewitched By the Alpha
Erika Masten, Preferred Prey, Sons of Fenris 1
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Published November 3, 2015
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October 30, 2015
"Saved by a sexy Bear"
This is an incredible story!. Right first off its suspenseful and intense. The characters are Awesome!.
Andi is a spunky curvy woman. Her mother just passed away and her last request was to have her ash's released from the summit of the Sierras mountains. Everyone at her job laughed when they heard she was going to hike to the summit to do this because of her size. So Andi is more determined then ever to do this even though there are reports of mud slides in the area. Sure enough Andi runs into a mud slide when she is driving up to the point she is suppose to hike from. Not only this but a bear dives out into the road before her which causes her to wreck her SUV ends up in the river below. What is shocking the bera dives into the river and saves Andi but manages to bite her. When she comes to there is a sexy Man with her on the river bank not the bear. Michael MacBurn is a werebear he did not mean to make Andi wreck and sure did not want his bear to bite her!, but the bear wanted himself a life mate lol.
Wow you will love this exciting and wonderful book!. It is a must read 5-star plus book!.
This is an incredible story!. Right first off its suspenseful and intense. The characters are Awesome!.
Andi is a spunky curvy woman. Her mother just passed away and her last request was to have her ash's released from the summit of the Sierras mountains. Everyone at her job laughed when they heard she was going to hike to the summit to do this because of her size. So Andi is more determined then ever to do this even though there are reports of mud slides in the area. Sure enough Andi runs into a mud slide when she is driving up to the point she is suppose to hike from. Not only this but a bear dives out into the road before her which causes her to wreck her SUV ends up in the river below. What is shocking the bera dives into the river and saves Andi but manages to bite her. When she comes to there is a sexy Man with her on the river bank not the bear. Michael MacBurn is a werebear he did not mean to make Andi wreck and sure did not want his bear to bite her!, but the bear wanted himself a life mate lol.
Wow you will love this exciting and wonderful book!. It is a must read 5-star plus book!.
October 30, 2015
I absolutely loved this book. Andi, a smart, independent woman hydroplanes over a cliff into a ravine to avoid hitting a bear. Then this bear saves her by pulling her from her car to safety. When Andi wakes up, there is a man there to assist her out of the ravine. His name is Mac, who is a park ranger. We soon find out that Mac is also the bear, and he had gotten carried away and bit her. She of course does not know that the bear and Mac are one and the same. Andi has to stay with Mac until a helicopter can pick her up the next morning. From there on out, it is so funny and sweet at the same time. It is such a sweet romance, that also keeps you laughing. This is a must read if this is the type of book that you like. I received this book in return for an honest review, and I plan to read many more from this author.
November 5, 2015
This book is part of the multi-author Bite of the Moon series. While I wanted to like it based on the description, part of me just couldn't totally get into the book. This paranormal romance just seemed a little too far out there for me. I just found Andi too be way too accepting of a "bear" rescuing her from her overturned SUV. And then a bear rescuing her from another bear. And this is before she even finds out that shifters exist.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
November 5, 2015
Thank you for a truly enjoyable review copy. Katalina Leon is a first time author for me and I will definitely be looking for more of her books to read. I like reading about bear shifters and this one kept me interested from the first to the last page. Andi and Michael are true soul mates. He is so caring but knows what he wants and he wants Andi. Loved this book. Highly recommend this author and her book.
May 9, 2018
MacBRUN, BEARLY A NIP is a stand-alone paranormal romance. I received it as part of the Bite of the Moon, multi-author series.
This is what happens when you don’t let your animal have what it wants! MacBrun’s bear has taken matters into his own paws and with bearly a nip he has staked a claim on his mate. Now the man just has to realize the animal is right, right? This time the bear is meeting the girl first and he is telling the man I’ve decided. This leads to a lot of frustration, consternation, and embarrassment for Mac.
Andi has been driven all of her life. This makes her the type of person to take charge and when she makes a decision she’s all in. Even Mac has to learn to figure out how this is different from other people he has known.
The characters are unique!!! These are the same old characters in the same old story. These two have personalities unlike the norm and they are wonderfully told.
Just my guess, but with Andi’s last name being Brunell, meaning brown bear, do you suppose she may have some bear shifter in her family tree unbeknownst to her? Wouldn’t that be a delicious twist somewhere down the line in this series?
I would love to find out more about this clan. This book was distinctively unusual and I enjoyed it very much.
Note: while I was given this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: MacBRUN, BEARLY A NIP
Series: Bite of the Moon
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Katalina Leon (as an ARC gifted copy)
This is what happens when you don’t let your animal have what it wants! MacBrun’s bear has taken matters into his own paws and with bearly a nip he has staked a claim on his mate. Now the man just has to realize the animal is right, right? This time the bear is meeting the girl first and he is telling the man I’ve decided. This leads to a lot of frustration, consternation, and embarrassment for Mac.
Andi has been driven all of her life. This makes her the type of person to take charge and when she makes a decision she’s all in. Even Mac has to learn to figure out how this is different from other people he has known.
The characters are unique!!! These are the same old characters in the same old story. These two have personalities unlike the norm and they are wonderfully told.
Just my guess, but with Andi’s last name being Brunell, meaning brown bear, do you suppose she may have some bear shifter in her family tree unbeknownst to her? Wouldn’t that be a delicious twist somewhere down the line in this series?
I would love to find out more about this clan. This book was distinctively unusual and I enjoyed it very much.
Note: while I was given this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: MacBRUN, BEARLY A NIP
Series: Bite of the Moon
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Katalina Leon (as an ARC gifted copy)
November 3, 2015
MacBrun, Bearly a Nip: ~Bite Of The Moon~ BBW Bear Romance Katalina Leon
Reviewed by SFF Dragon
A werebear who thinks he'll never have a mate and a high powered executive who doesn't know she's lonely. There is a HEA for them.
'MacBrun: Bearly A Nip' by Katalina Leon is part of the multi-author Bite of the Moon Collection and the first book I've read by this author. I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review, but it captured my attention on the first page and I absolutely loved it. This may be the first book I've read by this author, but it certainly won't be the last and I've added Katalina Leon to my list of authors I like to read.
Ambitious manager of the 5 Star chain of Boutique Hotels, Andi Brunell is on a memorial pilgrimage to the Sierra Portal peak to honour her mother's last wish and scatter her ashes at the summit. Driving on a very dangerous road in treacherous conditions, she swerves to avoid a bear and crashes over the side of the road into a ravine. When a bear appears and drags her out of the car, biting her neck in the process, she thinks she's about to be dinner, but the bear cradles her like a baby and takes her to a nearby rock. When she wakes up, it's to find the most gorgeous man she's ever seen, Michael MacBrun, the ranger from the Sierra Portal Station, rescuing her. He has no memory of what the bear did, but is immediately smitten.
Lonely werebear Michael MacBrun has avoided people, and therefore temptation, for a long time and isn't happy when he sees the bite on Andi's neck. It isn't that he doesn't want her, in fact the complete opposite, he knows she's his true mate even though she is human, but to bite someone and begin a claiming without their informed consent is a strict no-no in his clan and now he's stuck in the unhappy and frustrating position of having to wait for the effects of the initial claiming bite to wear off before he can start courting Andi. It's the only way he can be sure that she really wants him and it's not the effects of the bite controlling her actions.
This is a terrific story about two lonely people who have a change in their perspective on life and find happiness with each other. It has some sad bits and a lot of happy bits with some serious frustration for the characters in between. It made me laugh and cry as well get seriously frustrated with Mac for trying to protect Andi by not telling her the truth. All he ended up doing was sending mixed messages and hurting her. I also got a bit upset about Andi's general take over and move in attitude to things like the MacBrun land in Scotland. There is a happy ending for Mac and Andi, as well as plans for the future involving a Motel in the ski resort at the bottom of the mountain. Although this book is a stand alone and comes complete with a happily ever after, threads have been left open and I hope it will become the first book in a new a series. I'd really love to read it.
Reviewed by SFF Dragon
A werebear who thinks he'll never have a mate and a high powered executive who doesn't know she's lonely. There is a HEA for them.
'MacBrun: Bearly A Nip' by Katalina Leon is part of the multi-author Bite of the Moon Collection and the first book I've read by this author. I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review, but it captured my attention on the first page and I absolutely loved it. This may be the first book I've read by this author, but it certainly won't be the last and I've added Katalina Leon to my list of authors I like to read.
Ambitious manager of the 5 Star chain of Boutique Hotels, Andi Brunell is on a memorial pilgrimage to the Sierra Portal peak to honour her mother's last wish and scatter her ashes at the summit. Driving on a very dangerous road in treacherous conditions, she swerves to avoid a bear and crashes over the side of the road into a ravine. When a bear appears and drags her out of the car, biting her neck in the process, she thinks she's about to be dinner, but the bear cradles her like a baby and takes her to a nearby rock. When she wakes up, it's to find the most gorgeous man she's ever seen, Michael MacBrun, the ranger from the Sierra Portal Station, rescuing her. He has no memory of what the bear did, but is immediately smitten.
Lonely werebear Michael MacBrun has avoided people, and therefore temptation, for a long time and isn't happy when he sees the bite on Andi's neck. It isn't that he doesn't want her, in fact the complete opposite, he knows she's his true mate even though she is human, but to bite someone and begin a claiming without their informed consent is a strict no-no in his clan and now he's stuck in the unhappy and frustrating position of having to wait for the effects of the initial claiming bite to wear off before he can start courting Andi. It's the only way he can be sure that she really wants him and it's not the effects of the bite controlling her actions.
This is a terrific story about two lonely people who have a change in their perspective on life and find happiness with each other. It has some sad bits and a lot of happy bits with some serious frustration for the characters in between. It made me laugh and cry as well get seriously frustrated with Mac for trying to protect Andi by not telling her the truth. All he ended up doing was sending mixed messages and hurting her. I also got a bit upset about Andi's general take over and move in attitude to things like the MacBrun land in Scotland. There is a happy ending for Mac and Andi, as well as plans for the future involving a Motel in the ski resort at the bottom of the mountain. Although this book is a stand alone and comes complete with a happily ever after, threads have been left open and I hope it will become the first book in a new a series. I'd really love to read it.
November 3, 2015
Andi Brunell was on a mission of love. Her beloved mother had wanted her ashes scattered in the Sierra Nevada Mountain, the place she met her husband, and Andi was going to fulfill her mother last wish. Everybody advised her against traveling alone to the mountains. She was a plus sized woman non fit for such exercise, without knowledge of mountains and the weather conditions were lousy at the time but nothing made her change her mind. She would prove that she had control of the situation. When an avalanche of mud hit the road in front of her vehicle a huge bear appeared and her SUV got into the ravine with her and her belongings in there. She feared for her life, alone at the mercy of the swirling waters of the river and the claws of the bear. But contrary to expectations, the bear didn’t attack her. No, the bear grabbed hold of her collar with its teeth and dragged her nicking her skin in the process. She was rescued by the bear! Michael MacBrun was the park ranger assigned to Sierra Portal Station and he knew his bear had done something terrible. Michael was scared and thinking how to deal with the situation when Andi regained her senses. He had been alone for too long and it was taking its toll but he could not force her to accept him. Seems like the bear was in charge. Both characters, Andi and Michael had an inner struggling with their choices in life. Andi needed to be in charge, in control. She was the boss, a woman in a competitive world where the smartest, the skilled and the strongest were the survivors. She didn’t want to be vulnerable. She had no friends and rejected potential lovers who tried to control her but at the same time “she wished to be special in someone’s eyes and a boon to their life”. Michael had lived in fear of his bear and what it could do if not in control. He, like many of his family, had alienated himself, voluntarily, hoping to maintain control by himself and do no harm to others. But, he had been starving for someone to share his life with. This was a sweet story with emotions and feelings that made the protagonist think better of their lives and what they really wanted because it was getting late for them. When Andi said: “it hit me hard that if I ever take my turn in the chair, what would I have to talk about that wouldn’t bore someone else to tears?” my eyes were moist. Very good insight! Loved this story. Besides the action, the suspense, the romance, sex and the good characters it has a message for living. Very good written story. Looks like I’ll be waiting for his brother, Hudson MacBrun, the bad boy. Received the ARC for an honest review.
November 4, 2015
I was gifted this book by the author for an honest review..Awesome, Beauty and the Beast Love Story Werebear Style..
Andi Brunell is a successful business woman, strong and independent, yet still single.This past year she has been taking care of her mother who had cancer. After her death, Andi decides to honor her moms last wish, she will take her ashes to the mountain summit, even if it kills her.And it just might.
While driving to the mountain, the weather is horrendous, snowing and slippery roads is making it almost impossible for Andi to see. As she notices what she thinks is a boulder coming down the mountain, she hope to avoid it, but...it isn't a boulder, it's a bear!! Shocked, she loses control of her SUV and careens off the side of the mountain to the bottom of the gorge.
Michael MacBurn, ranger for the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, has more or less been hiding from people. He's a werebear and at 38 he figures he will never find a mate so he believes being alone and away from people, is the best for him.
While out in his bear form checking on the conditions of the area, he watches in slow motion a SUV coming at him. He startles the driver and watches as it starts sliding then goes off the side of the mountain. S***..
Andi can't believe that she is alive, much less not hurt too bad, but the airbag has her trapped in the vehicle and water is rushing in and the gas is leaking. While struggling to get out, she doesn't notice that the bear she swerved to avoid is now in from of her windshield staring her down.
Michael can see she is trapped, but he is in bear form, so he does the only thing he can, he breaks the windshield with his paws. Thinking she is the bears next meal, she is shocked when he breaks her windshield, then punctures the air bag with his claws. s*** s***. Michael then sticks his head in and grabs her by the collar to drag her out to safety. He nips her without knowing it, but it couldn't be helped, could it?
What happens next is......ha thinking I was going to give it all away...nope...you need to read this...
A must read for anyone who enjoys a awesome love story werebear style...Loved it..
Andi Brunell is a successful business woman, strong and independent, yet still single.This past year she has been taking care of her mother who had cancer. After her death, Andi decides to honor her moms last wish, she will take her ashes to the mountain summit, even if it kills her.And it just might.
While driving to the mountain, the weather is horrendous, snowing and slippery roads is making it almost impossible for Andi to see. As she notices what she thinks is a boulder coming down the mountain, she hope to avoid it, but...it isn't a boulder, it's a bear!! Shocked, she loses control of her SUV and careens off the side of the mountain to the bottom of the gorge.
Michael MacBurn, ranger for the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, has more or less been hiding from people. He's a werebear and at 38 he figures he will never find a mate so he believes being alone and away from people, is the best for him.
While out in his bear form checking on the conditions of the area, he watches in slow motion a SUV coming at him. He startles the driver and watches as it starts sliding then goes off the side of the mountain. S***..
Andi can't believe that she is alive, much less not hurt too bad, but the airbag has her trapped in the vehicle and water is rushing in and the gas is leaking. While struggling to get out, she doesn't notice that the bear she swerved to avoid is now in from of her windshield staring her down.
Michael can see she is trapped, but he is in bear form, so he does the only thing he can, he breaks the windshield with his paws. Thinking she is the bears next meal, she is shocked when he breaks her windshield, then punctures the air bag with his claws. s*** s***. Michael then sticks his head in and grabs her by the collar to drag her out to safety. He nips her without knowing it, but it couldn't be helped, could it?
What happens next is......ha thinking I was going to give it all away...nope...you need to read this...
A must read for anyone who enjoys a awesome love story werebear style...Loved it..
November 11, 2015
His bear had chosen well. 5 GOLD PAWS UP
I feel like the bear chose me for something special. HOLY BEARS BATMAN! What an UPROARIOUSLY hot story!! It is so PAWFECTLY BEARTASTIC! At first I was feeling sad for Andi, and even though I still am at the end of the book, her PERSONALITY and her BEARALITY had me cheering for her, laughing with (and at) her, a lot jealous & envious of her, but most IMPAWTANTLY, I ABSO-FURRY-LUTELY love her! Then there is Mac! He is so BEARY yummy! And it seems he is just as WONDERFURRY in bear form as he is in human form! Not much more I can say without spoilers! Kat, if I didn't know better, I would think you were describing YOUR own story of becoming a bear! It is so detailed and downright hilarious, I lost count of how many times I snorted & burst out laughing and I am only at the end of chapter 2 where Mac is making Andi dinner after rescuing her!! “I’d let you rub my bacon anytime.” It's all just so..so....GRRRREAT!!! You have no idea how BEARY excited I am to know there is more MacBrun books to come!! The bad part is...THE WAITING!! I am a BEARY IMPAWTIENT reader at the best of times, but after this FURLICIOUSLY BEARIFIC story, that wait will keep me from HIBEARNATING!! I've read a few of Katalina's books and have liked every one of them. Or to borrow from Mac: “Liked” wasn’t the word he was looking for. “Over the moon enthusiastic” was a better description." I couldn't have said it better myself!! All in all - this is one PAWSITIVELY BEARTACULAR book that you need to read!! And the note about this being a 'happy for now' story, well there is no CLAWS for concern because this book DOES NOT leave you with a cliff-hanger ending. It DOES end, but instead of leaving us wondering what happened to this plan, or that idea, it looks like Katalina will address those in future books! How PAWESOME is that!!! With Katalina's phenomenal talent it's easy to see - or read - why I love her books and cannot wait to read more!! Plus, she has such a magical way with words that has catapulted her onto 'My Favorite Authors' bookshelf where I can read her books over & over again for many, many years to come!
I feel like the bear chose me for something special. HOLY BEARS BATMAN! What an UPROARIOUSLY hot story!! It is so PAWFECTLY BEARTASTIC! At first I was feeling sad for Andi, and even though I still am at the end of the book, her PERSONALITY and her BEARALITY had me cheering for her, laughing with (and at) her, a lot jealous & envious of her, but most IMPAWTANTLY, I ABSO-FURRY-LUTELY love her! Then there is Mac! He is so BEARY yummy! And it seems he is just as WONDERFURRY in bear form as he is in human form! Not much more I can say without spoilers! Kat, if I didn't know better, I would think you were describing YOUR own story of becoming a bear! It is so detailed and downright hilarious, I lost count of how many times I snorted & burst out laughing and I am only at the end of chapter 2 where Mac is making Andi dinner after rescuing her!! “I’d let you rub my bacon anytime.” It's all just so..so....GRRRREAT!!! You have no idea how BEARY excited I am to know there is more MacBrun books to come!! The bad part is...THE WAITING!! I am a BEARY IMPAWTIENT reader at the best of times, but after this FURLICIOUSLY BEARIFIC story, that wait will keep me from HIBEARNATING!! I've read a few of Katalina's books and have liked every one of them. Or to borrow from Mac: “Liked” wasn’t the word he was looking for. “Over the moon enthusiastic” was a better description." I couldn't have said it better myself!! All in all - this is one PAWSITIVELY BEARTACULAR book that you need to read!! And the note about this being a 'happy for now' story, well there is no CLAWS for concern because this book DOES NOT leave you with a cliff-hanger ending. It DOES end, but instead of leaving us wondering what happened to this plan, or that idea, it looks like Katalina will address those in future books! How PAWESOME is that!!! With Katalina's phenomenal talent it's easy to see - or read - why I love her books and cannot wait to read more!! Plus, she has such a magical way with words that has catapulted her onto 'My Favorite Authors' bookshelf where I can read her books over & over again for many, many years to come!
December 2, 2015
Another fabulous paranormal read by one of my favorite author packed full of hot bear shifter and fast build romance. The book does not have a dull moment; it actually starts full speed from the first paragraph. The heroine, Andi Brunell, is trying to fulfill her mother’s last dying wish by scattering her ashes on the mountain. Even if all her acquaintances didn’t give her a chance to succeed (her plus-size lady curves made her not very fit to attempt such a challenging trip into wilderness… yeah right… she has new custom-made hiking boots), she was determined to face the elements and fulfill her duty. The bad weather and the bear in the middle of the highway forced her off the road, down the slope, landing right into a riverbank. While struggling to stay sane and choose her death from the many options ahead of her (a leaking gas tank, possibly drowning and …mauling?) while lying into the wrecked car, she is saved by a bear. A bear that doesn’t act like an animal at all, but more like an intelligent being.
Michael ”Mac” MacBrun is a bear shifter and a ranger as well. He didn’t get to meet Andi first, his bear did. When his bear saves the woman from the car accident and bites her, he forced Mac to break his moral code and his self-imposed isolation. Tired to wait, the bear made a move to choose a life mate and now the ball is in Mac’s field. But all his rules starts to dissolve from the moment he discovers that the curvy and sassy woman might be the perfect mate for him and his bear. Andi is the kind of woman who speaks her mind very openly and has a sense of humor (she can laugh of herself, even in the most difficult moments). The tricky part begins when he becomes jealous of his bear. How silly that is? They are one and the same person, yet, he can’t stand the fact that Andi might like the bear more than the man. However, he must do the right thing and give the bite some time to wear off and, maybe then, Andi will choose to come back to him.
This is a fast read story and I totally enjoy it. I can’t wait to see what future holds for them and what challenges they must past to have their HEA.
Michael ”Mac” MacBrun is a bear shifter and a ranger as well. He didn’t get to meet Andi first, his bear did. When his bear saves the woman from the car accident and bites her, he forced Mac to break his moral code and his self-imposed isolation. Tired to wait, the bear made a move to choose a life mate and now the ball is in Mac’s field. But all his rules starts to dissolve from the moment he discovers that the curvy and sassy woman might be the perfect mate for him and his bear. Andi is the kind of woman who speaks her mind very openly and has a sense of humor (she can laugh of herself, even in the most difficult moments). The tricky part begins when he becomes jealous of his bear. How silly that is? They are one and the same person, yet, he can’t stand the fact that Andi might like the bear more than the man. However, he must do the right thing and give the bite some time to wear off and, maybe then, Andi will choose to come back to him.
This is a fast read story and I totally enjoy it. I can’t wait to see what future holds for them and what challenges they must past to have their HEA.
November 14, 2015
Was given an ARC for an honest review (of course it will be honest, mine always are!)
MacBrun, Bearly a Nip: ~Bite Of The Moon~ BBW Bear Romance was one of the funniest and steamy books I've read this year. This is the first book I've read by Katalina LeonKatalina Leon but it won't be the last.
Andi Brunell has decided to take her Mom's ashes to place she wanted them scattered, however the weather decided to take a turn and she finds herself loosing control of her vehicle and plummeting down a ravine. She finds herself face to face with a giant bear who instead of tearing her to shreds actually saves her life but nips her while dragging her to safety. When she is later woken by Park Ranger after passing out from the ordeal. Michael MacBrun, finds the woman on a flat rock in the ravine and helps her..but has a secret....
When they get back to his station (and his home) her recovery becomes his main concern, but that's until her odd behavior. Andi is even freaked out by why she feels strange urges. ................ I won't say anything more because I do not want to be a spoiler.
This story had me hooked in the first chapter, the author's writing was fantastic! The characters were all very well developed and had personality that was very believable. At times I found myself panting over "Mac" and then laughing until I was in tears. I had to read some to my husband so he could understand what I found so hilarious. He even called me from work to hear more!
I could not put this book down and I hope there is more to their story. I will be looking for more books by Katalina Leon because I enjoyed her writing style so much!!
Please get this book if you like handsome heroes with big hearts and steamy passion and realistic heroins that are smart and sassy then you will LOVE this story as much as I did!!
November 4, 2015
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a sweet story, a story of two lonely outsiders. One was a bearserker and park ranger named Mac. The other a workaholic woman that has no family or friends named Andi. Andi is traveling at night- (her mother passed away from having cancer and Andi has been scouting an mountaintop to scatter her mother's ashes on, this is where Andi is headed ) on a slightly dangerous road when she believes a rock slide occurs- a boulder stops in front of her SUV, but the boulder turns out to be a bear. Andi tries to miss hitting the bear, next she is going over the edge and winds up in a river. After that something really crazy happens, the bear comes to her rescue. The bear gets her door open and helps Andi out of the car, then he carries her up a hill away from the current. During the rescue and transport the bear bites Andi on the back of her throat. Totally crazy right? Andi awakens to a male's voice asking if she is okay? Mac introduces himself as the park ranger stationed in the area and gets her to his cabin until she can be airlifted to the hospital. Mac is also the bear that saved her life and the same bear that has started the process of mate claiming Andi. Mac's bear couldn't help it, he is lonely out in that cabin all by himself and mates are hard to come by.Mac comes from a long line of bearserkers from Scotland and had looked for a mate, with little success. The rest of the book details the emerging bear qualities that Andi is acquiring and Mac trying to resist biting Andi a second time before he can explain what is happening and what he is. They actually have common roots to Scotland and are very comfortable with each other which Mac places on the bear pheromones. When he does reveal the truth to Andi she is very accepting and has to talk Mac into giving her the final bite- he wanted to wait so he would know that she truly wanted him-Andi wasn't having that. Cute and sweet.
November 4, 2015
*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for a honest review*
MacBrun, Bearly a Nip by Katalina Leon
What happens when your shifter side is tired of been lonely and decides to choose a mate, without giving you the chance to agree or disagree. Michael MacBrun finds himself in this predicament, when he rescues a voluptuous female from her SUV. Mac's bear takes control and leaves him with no memory of the event. All he knows is he has a beautiful woman in his cabin with his claim bite, an impatient bear and a need to mate.
Before Andi Brunell's mom passes away she promises to scatter her ashes on a mountain. So she decides on the Summit, as her mom worked nearby and she loved it there. But due to a storm and the treacherous road Andi hurtles over the side of a gorge and into an icy river. When she's saved by a bear and only gets nipped, things become a bit strange. She starts to feel different and weird. She knows somethings not right. But Andi doesn't understand why she's acting so out of sorts.
Mac's feeling guilty over the reasons for Andi's irrational behaviour but he can't explain it to her, not yet. He and his bear want her but Mac’s guilty conscience won’t let him take advantage of her or come clean about what his bear has done. He wants her to want him for him and not because of the pheromones in her blood stream due to the bite. So will Andi accept Mac for who and what he is or will they both miss out on everlasting love.
This book was really enjoyable. The storyline was interesting and entertaining and it flowed well. I loved the characters, they were very captivating. I felt really sorry for them, their situation was complicated. But the characters had attitude, sarcasm, emotion and were really funny at times, which just made the book more engaging for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
MacBrun, Bearly a Nip by Katalina Leon
What happens when your shifter side is tired of been lonely and decides to choose a mate, without giving you the chance to agree or disagree. Michael MacBrun finds himself in this predicament, when he rescues a voluptuous female from her SUV. Mac's bear takes control and leaves him with no memory of the event. All he knows is he has a beautiful woman in his cabin with his claim bite, an impatient bear and a need to mate.
Before Andi Brunell's mom passes away she promises to scatter her ashes on a mountain. So she decides on the Summit, as her mom worked nearby and she loved it there. But due to a storm and the treacherous road Andi hurtles over the side of a gorge and into an icy river. When she's saved by a bear and only gets nipped, things become a bit strange. She starts to feel different and weird. She knows somethings not right. But Andi doesn't understand why she's acting so out of sorts.
Mac's feeling guilty over the reasons for Andi's irrational behaviour but he can't explain it to her, not yet. He and his bear want her but Mac’s guilty conscience won’t let him take advantage of her or come clean about what his bear has done. He wants her to want him for him and not because of the pheromones in her blood stream due to the bite. So will Andi accept Mac for who and what he is or will they both miss out on everlasting love.
This book was really enjoyable. The storyline was interesting and entertaining and it flowed well. I loved the characters, they were very captivating. I felt really sorry for them, their situation was complicated. But the characters had attitude, sarcasm, emotion and were really funny at times, which just made the book more engaging for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
November 5, 2015
Title: MacBrun, Bearly A Nip
Bite Of The Moon
Author: Katalina Leon
Reviewer: Stephanie Jordan
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OMG! This has to be a record, I was hooked not only on the first page but the first paragraph. Sitting on the edge of my seat I was so scared for Andi and her Brand New SUV. Lol I noticed Andi calls it a truck like I do too.
In the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Ca, Andi Brunell, was on a mission, she promised her mother to take her ashes to a mountain summit. Even with a lot of criticism, which they might as well have said she was to fat, she was keeping her promise to her mother. Andi, sure picked the wrong day to do this though, it was raining so bad she couldn’t see anything in front of her. Then BAM!!!!!!! Rocks/Mud coming down the mountain and a BIG BIG BEAR!!!! Throwing on the brakes was good, rolling down the mountain NOT so good!!!!!
Michael MacBrun, is a Ranger at the
Sierra Portal Station and a very lonely WereBear. Running in his bear skin down the mountain than jumping into the river to save this women, went from bad to worse when his Bear bit her that's right his bear wanted her to mate and personally he would like that too. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
My Personal Stars Scores
Book Cover Rating 4 Stars
Hero Rating 5+++++++++++ Stars
Heroine Rating 5++++ Stars
Sexual Tension Rating 5+++++++++Stars
Sex Scenes Rating 5 Stars
Plot Development Rating 5 Stars
Dialogue 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5+++++++++ Stars
Storytelling Rating 5+++ Stars
StoryEnding Rating 5++++++ Stars
Would I Reread This Book?? DEFINITELY
Would I Read Future Books By This Author? ABSOLUTELY!!
Bite Of The Moon
Author: Katalina Leon
Reviewer: Stephanie Jordan
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OMG! This has to be a record, I was hooked not only on the first page but the first paragraph. Sitting on the edge of my seat I was so scared for Andi and her Brand New SUV. Lol I noticed Andi calls it a truck like I do too.
In the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Ca, Andi Brunell, was on a mission, she promised her mother to take her ashes to a mountain summit. Even with a lot of criticism, which they might as well have said she was to fat, she was keeping her promise to her mother. Andi, sure picked the wrong day to do this though, it was raining so bad she couldn’t see anything in front of her. Then BAM!!!!!!! Rocks/Mud coming down the mountain and a BIG BIG BEAR!!!! Throwing on the brakes was good, rolling down the mountain NOT so good!!!!!
Michael MacBrun, is a Ranger at the
Sierra Portal Station and a very lonely WereBear. Running in his bear skin down the mountain than jumping into the river to save this women, went from bad to worse when his Bear bit her that's right his bear wanted her to mate and personally he would like that too. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
My Personal Stars Scores
Book Cover Rating 4 Stars
Hero Rating 5+++++++++++ Stars
Heroine Rating 5++++ Stars
Sexual Tension Rating 5+++++++++Stars
Sex Scenes Rating 5 Stars
Plot Development Rating 5 Stars
Dialogue 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5+++++++++ Stars
Storytelling Rating 5+++ Stars
StoryEnding Rating 5++++++ Stars
Would I Reread This Book?? DEFINITELY
Would I Read Future Books By This Author? ABSOLUTELY!!
November 2, 2015
Andi is going to fulfill her mother's final wish and scatter her ashes when she is involved in a major car accident. It is a bear that saves her and pulls her out of the wrecked car. Mac is a Ranger who finishes the rescue and he takes her to his home to recover.
Mac feels very guilty. He is the bear that saved her and during the rescue his bear recognized her as his mate and delivered an initiation-stage claim bite. For the next month, Andi is going to experience some major changes that could become final if they complete the bond.
It is funny to watch Mac try to resist Andi and keep his distance. He feels such a strong attraction but wants Andi to be able to make a choice on her own and not under the influence of the bite. Andi can't understand why she is acting and feeling so differently and more like an animal. She really doesn't get why Mac is keeping his distance when he sees so interested.
I liked both of the characters and enjoyed their romance. Andi is a strong woman who is now realizing that work is not the most important thing with the loss of her mother. She is ready to make changes in her priorities. The romance comes at a perfect time for her. Mac has been so alone and had given up on finding a mate. He is such a sweetheart and he deserves a special person and to not be alone. He is honorable and doesn't want to make choices for Andi.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
Mac feels very guilty. He is the bear that saved her and during the rescue his bear recognized her as his mate and delivered an initiation-stage claim bite. For the next month, Andi is going to experience some major changes that could become final if they complete the bond.
It is funny to watch Mac try to resist Andi and keep his distance. He feels such a strong attraction but wants Andi to be able to make a choice on her own and not under the influence of the bite. Andi can't understand why she is acting and feeling so differently and more like an animal. She really doesn't get why Mac is keeping his distance when he sees so interested.
I liked both of the characters and enjoyed their romance. Andi is a strong woman who is now realizing that work is not the most important thing with the loss of her mother. She is ready to make changes in her priorities. The romance comes at a perfect time for her. Mac has been so alone and had given up on finding a mate. He is such a sweetheart and he deserves a special person and to not be alone. He is honorable and doesn't want to make choices for Andi.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
November 7, 2015
CAPTIVATING & SIZZLING ROMANCE!
MACBRUN-BEARLY A NIP-A charming, thrilling, sizzling romantic story.
This story features; Andi, a confident, curvaceous, sassy, beautiful human; MacBrun; a strapping, heart-stirring gorgeous, powerful werebear and park ranger.
What you'll find in this story; remarkable impressive and engaging characters, fantastic story-line, jaw-dropping vivid scene descriptions, phenomenal banter, gripping suspense, life-threatening incidents, gut-wrenching moments, pent-up rage and desires, heart-throbbing pulsating sensual romance, and a melt your heart conclusion that leaves you content and wanting more.
A mother's dying wish, a horrific storm, and a tweak of bite catapults Andi into a whole new world!
INCREDIBLE fast paced well written creative read by a truly gifted author. The characters are convincing and spring to life with breathtaking scene descriptions and humorous conversations. The chemistry between Mac and Andi is filled with fiery passion. I relished this story, a marvelous read from beginning to end. If you dote on shifter romance this is an excellent choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely honest review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book.
MACBRUN-BEARLY A NIP-A charming, thrilling, sizzling romantic story.
This story features; Andi, a confident, curvaceous, sassy, beautiful human; MacBrun; a strapping, heart-stirring gorgeous, powerful werebear and park ranger.
What you'll find in this story; remarkable impressive and engaging characters, fantastic story-line, jaw-dropping vivid scene descriptions, phenomenal banter, gripping suspense, life-threatening incidents, gut-wrenching moments, pent-up rage and desires, heart-throbbing pulsating sensual romance, and a melt your heart conclusion that leaves you content and wanting more.
A mother's dying wish, a horrific storm, and a tweak of bite catapults Andi into a whole new world!
INCREDIBLE fast paced well written creative read by a truly gifted author. The characters are convincing and spring to life with breathtaking scene descriptions and humorous conversations. The chemistry between Mac and Andi is filled with fiery passion. I relished this story, a marvelous read from beginning to end. If you dote on shifter romance this is an excellent choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely honest review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book.
January 9, 2016
I am huge Katalina Leon fangirl, I love the quality stories, and love inside her books. This one is no exception. MacBrun, Bearly a Nip is a story I truly loved! Andi is just trying to do the right thing by her mom when we meet her. Distribute her ashes on top of a mountain. For a city girl like Andi not so easy a feat but she does it or rather tries to. She gets literally thrown off course by a storm, barely making it out of her car in one piece only to have injuries and a icy river stop her from getting to safety. Lucky for our spunky heroine she has a hero with the heart of a bear. Mac, is one of the rangers and he comes to her rescue. Mac knows rather his inner bear knows Andi is more to him than someone to save. She is his mate. But how does he tell her that he is a bear shifter and she is his mate? They just met…
Well through many trials and errors they do find their way to love. I loved the quirky humor in this book, and how strong the characters are. Mac is daring, fiercely loyal, and a true gentleman at heart. Ani is brave, daring, and highly romantic she just doesn’t know it herself. Together these two have a chemistry that is off the charts and a love that can last a lifetime. If you like your shifters as much as I do, and true love I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read but worth it.
Five Shooting Stars
Well through many trials and errors they do find their way to love. I loved the quirky humor in this book, and how strong the characters are. Mac is daring, fiercely loyal, and a true gentleman at heart. Ani is brave, daring, and highly romantic she just doesn’t know it herself. Together these two have a chemistry that is off the charts and a love that can last a lifetime. If you like your shifters as much as I do, and true love I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read but worth it.
Five Shooting Stars
October 27, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
What do you do when your bear is so lonely that it choose the woman he wants without her consent. When Andi goes up the mountain to spread her mother's ashes she never expect to end up in a rock slide or to go over a mountain let alone survive all that to end up pinned in her car in the water. So what else can happen to this woman well a bear comes to get her out of her car and in the process nips at her neck. When she next wakes up there is the ever handsome Mac waiting to ensure that she is ok.
Mac didn't realize what his bear had done until it was already to late, but wow what a woman do nip at. Mac knows what is happening to Andi and he knows he has to get her away from him as quickly as possible. He wants a woman who chooses him not one that is forced by the mating hormones to choose only him.
This book is amazing it is a push and pull of is it love or just something else. Both Mac and Andi are attracted to one another and want to be together but only one of them know the secret of why the pull is so strong. I would recommend this book it is a great story and makes you hope for that all consuming love again. I have not read this author before but will be looking for her in the future.
What do you do when your bear is so lonely that it choose the woman he wants without her consent. When Andi goes up the mountain to spread her mother's ashes she never expect to end up in a rock slide or to go over a mountain let alone survive all that to end up pinned in her car in the water. So what else can happen to this woman well a bear comes to get her out of her car and in the process nips at her neck. When she next wakes up there is the ever handsome Mac waiting to ensure that she is ok.
Mac didn't realize what his bear had done until it was already to late, but wow what a woman do nip at. Mac knows what is happening to Andi and he knows he has to get her away from him as quickly as possible. He wants a woman who chooses him not one that is forced by the mating hormones to choose only him.
This book is amazing it is a push and pull of is it love or just something else. Both Mac and Andi are attracted to one another and want to be together but only one of them know the secret of why the pull is so strong. I would recommend this book it is a great story and makes you hope for that all consuming love again. I have not read this author before but will be looking for her in the future.
November 4, 2015
Suspense, romance and fated mates - what more can you ask for!!!
Andi has just lost her mother, only real family. She is curvy and sassy. She is a bit of a workaholic but has taken time out to come scatter her mothers ashes. But when her colleagues find out about the climb/hike involved they don't shy away from telling her that they don't think she is capable with all those curves. Well that just makes her more determined!!!
When she runs into trouble of the flash mudslide variety she can barely believe it when a bear comes to her aid! He deposits her on the bank and she is later found by Mac, the local ranger. But Mac is more than he seems, he's the bear who saved her! This shifters bear has decided it's been on its own long enough and when it saved Andi it give her an initial claiming bite. So long as he keeps his paws off Andi until after the next full moon, the claim on her will fade and she can leave. But if not...well lets just say his human mind can come up with lots of things to occupy them up on this lonely mountain!!!
Rip roaring adventure with a shifter who is so noble he might just talk himself out of a mate!!! Loved Mac and Andi together. They are vulnerable. Snarky and sooo cute together. Brilliantly snappy dialogue to whizz the story along.
Andi has just lost her mother, only real family. She is curvy and sassy. She is a bit of a workaholic but has taken time out to come scatter her mothers ashes. But when her colleagues find out about the climb/hike involved they don't shy away from telling her that they don't think she is capable with all those curves. Well that just makes her more determined!!!
When she runs into trouble of the flash mudslide variety she can barely believe it when a bear comes to her aid! He deposits her on the bank and she is later found by Mac, the local ranger. But Mac is more than he seems, he's the bear who saved her! This shifters bear has decided it's been on its own long enough and when it saved Andi it give her an initial claiming bite. So long as he keeps his paws off Andi until after the next full moon, the claim on her will fade and she can leave. But if not...well lets just say his human mind can come up with lots of things to occupy them up on this lonely mountain!!!
Rip roaring adventure with a shifter who is so noble he might just talk himself out of a mate!!! Loved Mac and Andi together. They are vulnerable. Snarky and sooo cute together. Brilliantly snappy dialogue to whizz the story along.
October 29, 2015
This book starts of at a run and doesn't really slow down, I really liked it!
Andi and Mac are the main characters of this story, each of them is in forced isolation but for very different reasons. Andi, is the youngest person to be offered the general manager position for a botique hotel chain. She has had to be tough to maintain her authority and get where she is; the only problem, it's left her isolated with no real friendships. Mac on the other hand has feared he would never find love or his mate. As a bear shifter, he doesn't want to force a woman into accepting the lifestyle like his ancestors did hundreds of years ago.
A fateful night causes Mac and Andi to come together in ways neither thought possible.
I enjoyed the story immensely! I thought the author did a great job creasting backstories for both of the characters. I really liked how she explained Mac's family become bear shifters. I thought it was a unique touch! I'm hoping to see another story featuring the characters, I felt like there was more to tell when the story finished. This was the first book by this author that I've read and look forward to reading more.
I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
Andi and Mac are the main characters of this story, each of them is in forced isolation but for very different reasons. Andi, is the youngest person to be offered the general manager position for a botique hotel chain. She has had to be tough to maintain her authority and get where she is; the only problem, it's left her isolated with no real friendships. Mac on the other hand has feared he would never find love or his mate. As a bear shifter, he doesn't want to force a woman into accepting the lifestyle like his ancestors did hundreds of years ago.
A fateful night causes Mac and Andi to come together in ways neither thought possible.
I enjoyed the story immensely! I thought the author did a great job creasting backstories for both of the characters. I really liked how she explained Mac's family become bear shifters. I thought it was a unique touch! I'm hoping to see another story featuring the characters, I felt like there was more to tell when the story finished. This was the first book by this author that I've read and look forward to reading more.
I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 3, 2015
When Andi takes a reprieve from the rat race, and risks hazardous roads and torrential rain to spread her mother’s ashes from the mountain top she sets in motion a series of events she could never have dreamed of! First she skids to miss a bear and rolls her SUV down the cliff only to be rescued by the same bear, Andi can’t believe the bear only bit her never attacked. Lonely, isolated were bear Mac can’t believe his bear started the Mating claim, he rescues Andi from the gorge and takes her home, but trying to fight the Mating pull may be too much for him, especially with Andi exhibiting bear behavior and she – bear pheromones . However, he’s determined to give her free will and tries to get her to come back in a month free of the first bites influence. Of course Andi can’t wait that long and is determined to get with Mac whether he’s ready or not, who’s will is stronger? Very sweet and entertaining story, I love the characters, especially Mac who wars with himself and his bear over Andi’s freedom of choice. Bite of the Moon is a great collection and this is an awesome addition (with a sequel out in 2016! Check out the end).
**This book received in exchange for an honest review * *
**This book received in exchange for an honest review * *
November 6, 2015
I have read this author before but this one for the most part kept me on the edge of my seat because of anticipation. Andi goes to take a trip to scatter her mother's ashes but ends up in trouble;e when mud and rocks come down and also avoids a bear. When she is later rescued by said bear he also bits her which opens the door to a different road for them both. She later wakes to find she is with the ranger Mac and they must wait at his cabin until help can come for her. During that time you find out all about Mac and also the consequences of that bite. You also realize they are perfect for each other but because of his heart he wants it to be her choice. You just know everything would be ok between them just love her already and do not let her leave. Even though things are changing inside for her she does not have a clue. She just knows that after she has gone he has filled her thoughts and heart and she must see him again soon. From there you are really hollering come on already but this author tortures you with the slow dance and another encounter with a bear that makes the other bear defend her. Seriously though this is read that will have you wrapped around her little finger until you find out what will become of the two of them.
November 3, 2015
Mac is a lonely shifter resigned to living as a park ranger. But things swiftly change when his bear nips a potential mate. Not what Mac was planning to basically force a female he has never met before to become his mate. He has conflicting feelings about the whole thing. He doesn't want to force himself on a mate regardless of what his ancestors have done throughout the ages. "He owed it to his ancestors to treat Andi with respect and preserve her free will." Andi doesn't know what is wrong with her, she keeps smelling things she has never smelled before and feels stronger and more capable of anything she has felt before. "There's just something special about you. The minute I get myself worked up, you calm me down. It's not even what you say. It's just you. I wish I could bottle that serene quality and take it with me." Mac and Andi have a few things they have to work through before Mac can consider making Andi his mate in truth. Does Andi accept Mac as he is? Will she concede to becoming a bear shifter? Read on to find out, enjoy! I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 31, 2015
I haven’t read many Bear shifter books, but I thoroughly enjoyed this first in Ms Leon’s brand new series.
We’ve all experienced loneliness and for Mac this is his self-imposed existence. Not wanting to force a prospective mating on some unsuspecting woman, he has chosen to live in exile and hope the solitude doesn’t destroy his soul.
Even though she’s a City girl through and through, Andi is honour bound to uphold her mother’s wishes and scatter her ashes at the summit of her favourite spot. Armed with camping gear, hiking boots and determination, Andi sets off on her first holiday in forever with gusto and enthusiasm.
What follows is a flash flood, a land slide, a near death experience and an unlikely rescue in the claws of a Grizzly Bear. But Andi’s rescuer is more than meets the eye and when she wakes to find one very sexy Park Ranger looking down on her, Andi’s adventure is just about to begin.
This is a steady paced story with engaging characters, some sassy, fun and sarcastic one-liners and one very loveable, devoted and admirable Bear shifter who will capture your heart.
I'm looking forward to more from the MacBruns.
We’ve all experienced loneliness and for Mac this is his self-imposed existence. Not wanting to force a prospective mating on some unsuspecting woman, he has chosen to live in exile and hope the solitude doesn’t destroy his soul.
Even though she’s a City girl through and through, Andi is honour bound to uphold her mother’s wishes and scatter her ashes at the summit of her favourite spot. Armed with camping gear, hiking boots and determination, Andi sets off on her first holiday in forever with gusto and enthusiasm.
What follows is a flash flood, a land slide, a near death experience and an unlikely rescue in the claws of a Grizzly Bear. But Andi’s rescuer is more than meets the eye and when she wakes to find one very sexy Park Ranger looking down on her, Andi’s adventure is just about to begin.
This is a steady paced story with engaging characters, some sassy, fun and sarcastic one-liners and one very loveable, devoted and admirable Bear shifter who will capture your heart.
I'm looking forward to more from the MacBruns.
November 5, 2015
Curl up and hibernate for a night or two a large mug of hot chocolate and this warm fuzzy tale, you won’t be disappointed.
Andi Brunell is a sassy, curvy and confident high powered woman. At work she's always in charge and follows through with her commitments.
Mac is a park ranger, living a quiet life alone in the mountains, while hiding a family secret. His ancestors are Bear Clan.
The story starts with Andi's car ending up in an icy river. Finding herself pressed against the air-bag she begins to think she must have bumped her head harder than she thought as she imagines a Bear reached in and helped her out of the car...when she opens her eyes she finds herself in the arms of mountain ranger Mac.
From the moment they meet the chemistry between Andi and Mac is captivating, full of confusion and emotion as they both try to fight against the overwhelming pull towards each other.
There's some lovely unexpected humour as the story unfolds. I found myself smiling and giggling all they way through this ( Note to self - Next time maybe not read it on the train)
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andi Brunell is a sassy, curvy and confident high powered woman. At work she's always in charge and follows through with her commitments.
Mac is a park ranger, living a quiet life alone in the mountains, while hiding a family secret. His ancestors are Bear Clan.
The story starts with Andi's car ending up in an icy river. Finding herself pressed against the air-bag she begins to think she must have bumped her head harder than she thought as she imagines a Bear reached in and helped her out of the car...when she opens her eyes she finds herself in the arms of mountain ranger Mac.
From the moment they meet the chemistry between Andi and Mac is captivating, full of confusion and emotion as they both try to fight against the overwhelming pull towards each other.
There's some lovely unexpected humour as the story unfolds. I found myself smiling and giggling all they way through this ( Note to self - Next time maybe not read it on the train)
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 6, 2015
Andi is headed into the Sierra Mountains to fulfill her mothers last wish. Never being one for the outdoors. Andi is determined to do this. Maybe she should have checked the weather before heading up the mountain. When a mud slid forces her to swerve and what she thought was a boulder turns into a bear. Andi ends up going over the embankment and ends up in the river. When the bear rescues her she doesn't know what to think. It has to be a dream or a hallucination. When she comes to instead of a bear park ranger Michael MacBrun is rescuing her. Michael can't believe what he did to Andi. It just wasn't done that way. Now he needed to let her go and hope she came back to him.
Talk about action from the get go. As soon as you start reading the book draws you in with action. Loved the characters and really enjoyed the face paced story line. They both feel the attraction but Michael tries to keep what he is and what he has done from Andi. She takes it as rejection. How can he convince her they were meant to be with out telling her the truth right away. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Talk about action from the get go. As soon as you start reading the book draws you in with action. Loved the characters and really enjoyed the face paced story line. They both feel the attraction but Michael tries to keep what he is and what he has done from Andi. She takes it as rejection. How can he convince her they were meant to be with out telling her the truth right away. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 7, 2015
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Mac is a park ranger and a bear shifter, who wants to find a mate but unfortunately all the female shifters in the clan are taken. Poor Mac is facing a lot of lonely nights with no end in sight. At least until he meets Andi. Even if they don't meet under the most ideal of circumstances , when her car goes off the road and into the icy waters. Mac jumps in to save her, and accidentally ends up biting her, beginning her transformation into a she-bear.
Wracked with guilt, but also drawn to Andi, Mac takes her back to the station to help her, but is unable to bring himself to tell Andi what he's done, or the truth about himself. Then begins a series of events that are both life altering for Mac and Andi, and hilarious for us readers.
I really like both Mac and Andi and I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow, and Andi trying to adjust to the changes she was experiencing from the bite. I'm not going to give away any spoilers, so you'll have to see for yourself what happens with them. But if you enjoy a good shifter romance, with a dash of humor, then I suggest you give this book a try.
Mac is a park ranger and a bear shifter, who wants to find a mate but unfortunately all the female shifters in the clan are taken. Poor Mac is facing a lot of lonely nights with no end in sight. At least until he meets Andi. Even if they don't meet under the most ideal of circumstances , when her car goes off the road and into the icy waters. Mac jumps in to save her, and accidentally ends up biting her, beginning her transformation into a she-bear.
Wracked with guilt, but also drawn to Andi, Mac takes her back to the station to help her, but is unable to bring himself to tell Andi what he's done, or the truth about himself. Then begins a series of events that are both life altering for Mac and Andi, and hilarious for us readers.
I really like both Mac and Andi and I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow, and Andi trying to adjust to the changes she was experiencing from the bite. I'm not going to give away any spoilers, so you'll have to see for yourself what happens with them. But if you enjoy a good shifter romance, with a dash of humor, then I suggest you give this book a try.
October 31, 2015
Andi Brunell, has had one hell of a year. She is on a emotional task given to her by her mother, spread her ashes on the mountain range she loved and left her heart so many years ago. But torrential rains and a late start sends Andi crashing over the edge into the river, to certain doom.
Michael MacBrun, Park Ranger is his day job, Lonely Scottish Silver tipped Bear under the skin. His bear saves Andi from the wreckage and the river but takes a liberty of nipping her in an attempt to keep her as his mate. Bad Bear, now what is Mac to do cause he wants nothing more that to keep the lovely strong woman. But it is wrong she need to choose of her own free will or not at all! He sends her away on a Med-chopper sure that she will not come back in the month that he has asked of her. Tormented Man and Bear they wait..........................
Can they make this work? She is a city girl through and through, or is she? She has changed so much so quickly.
I enjoyed this immensely, looking for the next one in this series. Mac has a twin oh my.........
Michael MacBrun, Park Ranger is his day job, Lonely Scottish Silver tipped Bear under the skin. His bear saves Andi from the wreckage and the river but takes a liberty of nipping her in an attempt to keep her as his mate. Bad Bear, now what is Mac to do cause he wants nothing more that to keep the lovely strong woman. But it is wrong she need to choose of her own free will or not at all! He sends her away on a Med-chopper sure that she will not come back in the month that he has asked of her. Tormented Man and Bear they wait..........................
Can they make this work? She is a city girl through and through, or is she? She has changed so much so quickly.
I enjoyed this immensely, looking for the next one in this series. Mac has a twin oh my.........
November 3, 2015
I received this for an honest review.
Andi Brunell was headed in the mountains to sprinkle her mother’s ashes on the summit. She never dreamed of the adventure she would have. She had wrecked and had this bear save her. Yip not eat or attack her but save her. Andi had felt lost before the wreck. She was sick of her life and needed a chance. She seemed to be searching for something just did not know what.
Michael MacBrun who was this handsome lonely bear shifter never would of dreamed that his bear would take over and start the process of claiming a mate. He was mortified that his had happen. He never wanted to force a woman to become his mate. When Mac’s bear had seen Andi it was like it had already known that they should be mated. Now here she was bitten. Mac wanted to get as far away as he could to keep from finishing the process. Not because he was not attracted to her but because he wanted her to have a chose.
Things seem to be getting hot and heavy between Andi and Mac. What happens when Andi is in danger? Will Mac and his bear be able to keep her safe?
Andi Brunell was headed in the mountains to sprinkle her mother’s ashes on the summit. She never dreamed of the adventure she would have. She had wrecked and had this bear save her. Yip not eat or attack her but save her. Andi had felt lost before the wreck. She was sick of her life and needed a chance. She seemed to be searching for something just did not know what.
Michael MacBrun who was this handsome lonely bear shifter never would of dreamed that his bear would take over and start the process of claiming a mate. He was mortified that his had happen. He never wanted to force a woman to become his mate. When Mac’s bear had seen Andi it was like it had already known that they should be mated. Now here she was bitten. Mac wanted to get as far away as he could to keep from finishing the process. Not because he was not attracted to her but because he wanted her to have a chose.
Things seem to be getting hot and heavy between Andi and Mac. What happens when Andi is in danger? Will Mac and his bear be able to keep her safe?
November 4, 2015
MacBrun, Bearly A Nip by Katalina Leon
Andi Brunell went to the mountains to fulfill her mom's last wishes. She encounters a bear and everything spins beyond her control. This might be the worst or best adventure of her lifetime, only time will tell.
Michael "Mac" MacBrun (werebear, park ranger) bear made some hasty decisions regarding Andi. What will Michael say to Andi? What is a lonely bear to do?
Read the story to find out how her life is changed after the bite.
The story was a great way to enjoy a break. I found it well thought out and entertaining.
Readers are to be amazed with action, suspense, romance and original storylines. The realistic settings all wrapped up in this unique paranormal tale.
The sexy werebear ranger will not be a calming influence. Andi and Mac enjoy a well deserved HEA. I enjoyed MacBrun, Bearly A Nip by Katalina Leon and finished with it quickly. It's just awesome! It deserves 4.5 stars!
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andi Brunell went to the mountains to fulfill her mom's last wishes. She encounters a bear and everything spins beyond her control. This might be the worst or best adventure of her lifetime, only time will tell.
Michael "Mac" MacBrun (werebear, park ranger) bear made some hasty decisions regarding Andi. What will Michael say to Andi? What is a lonely bear to do?
Read the story to find out how her life is changed after the bite.
The story was a great way to enjoy a break. I found it well thought out and entertaining.
Readers are to be amazed with action, suspense, romance and original storylines. The realistic settings all wrapped up in this unique paranormal tale.
The sexy werebear ranger will not be a calming influence. Andi and Mac enjoy a well deserved HEA. I enjoyed MacBrun, Bearly A Nip by Katalina Leon and finished with it quickly. It's just awesome! It deserves 4.5 stars!
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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