Matthew

Bearly Saints #1

by Becca Fanning

Melinda Darling has always dreamed of being at the center of the Nashville country music scene. She thought getting her Master's Degree in Music Business would be her ticket to the top, but it turns out managers are a dime a dozen in Music City. With no other prospects and student loan repayments on the horizon, she takes an internship position under the devious Kitty Konstantine. The job was simple: find talent, introduce talent to Konstantine Talent Agency, and keep it all professional. When she finds The 4 Saints, she can see the men ooze with talent, their stage presence commanding rapt attention. When she lays eyes on Matt Saint, she knows she has no hope of keeping it professional...

Matthew Saint has a lot on his shoulders, and he's got the scars to prove it. As guitarist for The 4 Saints, he and his brothers have to live in two worlds. On the one hand, they're up and coming country music stars just trying to make it in Nashville. On the other hand, they're a clan of Bear Shifters that have to be careful who they let get close. Trouble is never far off, and since meeting Mel Darlin', he thinks maybe he's due for a little more trouble in his life.

This 12,000 word novella features a Happily Ever After, No Cheating, No Cliffhanger and lots of graphic primal hotness. I've attached some free stories after it as my way of thanking you for checking it out!

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Amazon, Paranormal Romance

69 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2016

About the author

Becca is an art school student in the greater Chicagoland area. She loves the lake, her lab Lou, and writing saucy smut! She is confident that she's the horniest person she knows, and hopes that comes across in her writing. Sit for a spell and join the fun. She won't tell. ;)

Becca is an art school student in the greater Chicagoland area. She loves the lake, her lab Lou, and writing saucy smut! She is confident that she's the horniest person she knows, and hopes that comes across in her writing. Sit for a spell and join the fun. She won't tell.

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Reviews

[Annemarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in this series and now I can't wait to read the rest. Mel is working for a talent agency in Nashville and hear a group called The 4 Saints. Four brothers with the lady name of Saint. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. She wants them to be the first group she gets signed. She wanders into a rough bar that she was told they like to hang out in and is molested and attacked by a man. Matthew shifts and saves her and then he along with his brothers get her safely home. They all start talking and a relationship forms between her and Matthew.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story! It’s fast paced. It’s not one of those, “can’t tell my mate what I am yet, have to draw this out til we do it a few times and then my mate learns my truth and is all upset and may leave me.” Ugh

Like I said, it’s fast, sweet and too the point. None of that rigmarole. Plus, it’s free, you can’t complain too much!

[Opasan Ouprie]

Wonderful

This to me is a very good one shot. Ladies you can go to Ed and read it before it’s time to sleep. Mel and Mark are a sweet couple. Bart can handle the women fast and easy. Can’t wait to read more books from Becca Fanning.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good quick read. The entire Saint family was great. Matt and Melinda have that instant connection that works well.

[Reina Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I love the country bear music shifters and all of the additional stories were great bonus stuff to read! Country bears rock!

[Sn8wflake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bear

For some reason this felt like a fairytale. There was an evil witch, a quest with danger and a hea. All in all very sweet

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

This is a great fast paced read that kept me wanting more. I Highly Recommend this book for over 18 due to content.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Excellent writing style! Loved the storyline!

[Tammy Sowards-Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Wow as usual Becca did a great job. Now i have a get this whole series this was great. I cant wait to see what happens next.

[Julie · Rating 1 out of 5]

What did I read?

It was rushed and the ending felt incomplete
You meet the guy the day before and you are in love with him the next evening. This was rushed.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great book love finds all can't wait to read more books by this author

[Coco.V]

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[Debra Johnson]

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[Kaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Matthew (BBW Country Music Bear Shifter Romance) (Bearly Saints Book 1) is well written and because Becca Fanning has proven that she’s an outstanding writer, who’s creativity developed characters whom are complete. I love this story because it’s about family, loyalty, love, and an undeniable sexual attraction between a striking, sensual woman and a tall, wickedly sexy, hot male shifter.
Melinda Darling is intelligent, beautiful and desperate to find The Four Saints in order to keep her job at Konstantine Talent Agency. However everything didn’t go as she planned when she went into the warehouse-pub where they were to be relaxing by playing pool. After being rescued by Matthew Saint her luck changed. The Four Saints wanted to sign with her agency but with contingencies.
Matthew Saint believes in family, loyalty and love are essential. Coming upon a young woman needing help in the pub he automatically shifted into his bear in order to protect the woman. He felt the instant attraction but knew he couldn’t press the issue because of just meeting her and with her being hurt.
If you haven’t read any of Becca Fanning’s books take my suggestion and make time to read them. I guarantee you won’t regret it. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

*explicit content*

Melinda Darling has always dreamed of being at the center of the Nashville country music scene. She thought getting her Master's Degree in Music Business would be her ticket to the top, but it turns out managers are a dime a dozen in Music City. With no other prospects and student loan repayments on the horizon, she takes an internship position under the devious Kitty Konstantine. The job was simple: find talent, introduce talent to Konstantine Talent Agency, and keep it all professional. When she finds The 4 Saints, she can see the men ooze with talent, their stage presence commanding rapt attention. When she lays eyes on Matt Saint, she knows she has no hope of keeping it professional.

Melinda is in over her head and may be too naive to keep a client for herself. She takes a risk finding The 4 Saints, landing herself into more than she can handle. Matt notices Melinda at their performance but is unable to find her afterwards. He is attracted to her but does not know how she will handle him and his brothers being shifters.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Bear Shifter Music Band..

Mel, the female lead, takes an internship position to pay off her student loans.

Matthew, the male lead, is in a band and Melinda is looking for fresh talent for her new job.

They are attracted to each other instantly at a concert and they are both dumbstruck but they lose track of each other after the performance.

Wanting to keep the music band the 4 Saints all to herself, Mel makes a risky decision to look for the band alone which lands her into a risky situation at a bar. Matt has to step in and come to her rescue.

Overall, the story was ok but I always wonder why the author, Becca Fanning , writes most of her books as short stories., as soon as the story starts getting good, its over.

I think it would be time worth spending to read about Matt's brothers, the other guys in the band.


Audrey Lusk did well with the narration.

Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."

[Linda Rea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow I just loved this story! Mel is trying to be a representative for a musical group and when she can't do it on her own she gets hired by an agency . The boss is a tyrant but Mel really needs to do something. When she goes to see the 4 Saints she is captivated by the lead singer but her boss interrupts her and by the time she goes to talk to them they are gone. She gets a tip that they hang out at a biker bar and when she goes there she realizes she doesn't fit in and when she goes to find the Saints she gets attacked. When she comes to the bands lead singer whose name is Matt is helping her and the man who attacked her is on the floor with what looks like claw marks on him. When Matt takes her home he tells her he is a shifter as are the rest of the brothers, and When she asks Matt to shift she is in awe of the bear that he is. Great story I hope it continues.
I received this book for an honest review

[Samantha Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was looking forward to this book as I love the author and usually manage to read the entire book in one sitting so I grab my coffee, something tasty to eat and get myself comfy to enjoy a good read, and this book was no exception an absolutely excellent read.
Mel, bless her isn't having much luck with her job, as a talent scout, trying to find the next big thing and then she stumbles upon "The 4 Saints" and more importantly Matt. They are instantly attracted to each other and can't take their eyes off each other the moment they meet at a club and from that moment on.
The book is very fast paced and it very exciting to read, I can't wait to find out what happens with the rest of the Saints, even the Uncle.
I would definitely recommend this book, it had me gripped from beginning to end and just couldn't put it down.
Another 5 star recommendation from me and hope tha the next book in this series is out soon :)

[Mandy (MP Book Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mel takes an internship under Kitty at the Konstantine Talent Agency and her job is to find talent and introduce that talent to the agency. Simple until she finds The 4 Saints. They are all gorgeous and when she sees Matt Saint she knows she is not going to be able to keep this professional.

Matt Saint is the guitar player in The 4 Saints. Whilst they may be up and coming country music stars they have to be careful as they are a clan of bear shifters that don't react well to lights and lots of noise.

Can they sort out the differences between the needs and expectations for a country music band in Nashville? Will Matt and Mel manage to keep it professional and if they don't will everything work out?

I loved this story. It had enough interest and drama, whilst having the love interest and romance too.

[Nancy Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Matthew is set in a (parallel) universe where shifters are a known entity. It revolves around the four Saint brothers who perform in a band together; and Mel, a recruiter for a talent agency. Rescued by Matt from an assault and near rape, Mel and the band still need to deal with her "not so nice" boss before she and Matt can act on their mutual attraction.
What I liked about this book is it was a short, quick read. It's perfect if you have an hour or so (depending on how fast you read) and want to enjoy a quick book. She has compressed a lot of story in a few short pages.
What I didn't like about this book--it was a quick, short read. It ended too abruptly for my liking, and left me wanting more. Which I guess is what any good author wants.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melissa is trying to find the Four Saints to bring to her boss as some new talent in country western music. She finds trouble before she finds them. When they help her out of the trouble can she still bring them to her boss or is she out of a job?

I liked this story. The characters were interesting. I am going to enjoy this series. Matt and Melissa are the first story being told. He's big but she's not scared of him. She's surprised by him as he shows her a different side to life. She just needs to get used to what he says.

This is a quick read. I look forward to the rest of the series.

[Lynn Zagrod · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book free for an honest review. I actually didn't read this book first in the series. However, it appears each book can be read individually. Becca Fanning does a great job of giving you a complete story with thrill and romance. The story of Melinda just starting her career as a talent scout or the music industry. She found a singing group with 4 gorgeous shifters. She went into a sleezy bar looking for them and was attacked. Matthew, came to her rescue along with his brothers and promoter uncle. Great story. The narrator is not my favorite, but does an acceptable job.

[Pam Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Matthew Stars

Hmm I liked it; I wasn’t a huge fan of the narrator. I enjoyed some of her voices but not all of them.

This is a really short story; I wanted more from it because I kind of felt like it wasn’t done.
I don’t really know why I didn’t like this book as much, but I have loved all the other bear shifter books by Becca Fanning

I do want to the other brothers books because you never know they might be my next big favorite.

*All my Reviews are 100% honest and my own.*
*This Audiobook was given for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.*

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Melinda Darling was trying to make a name for herself in the Nashville country music scene. She had worked hard but has always been held back and sabotaged by her boss. One night she is out listening to bands and she hears the Saint Brothers play, through some rough scenes she finds them again and is able to introduce them to her boss. Just when I felt like the story began it basically just ended with Matthew saying I love you and Melinda being surprised. I thought maybe it was a peek into the future but it wasn't.

This Audiobook was given for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

[Gay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this arc copy in exchange for an honest review. I honestly loved this book. Ms Fanning has a great way to add a little something extra to her books. This book didn't have a heroine in trouble needing protection but she did need a little help. And of course there is always just enough passion to make it great.The characters are always bigger than life. I will be reading another of Ms Fanning;s books soon. I can't wait.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this quick read! Matthew and his brothers are The Saints, a band that Mel is scouting for her boss' talent agency. While looking for them at a bar Mel finds herself in trouble with the Saints coming to her rescue. Matt and Mel are adorable together. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Leanna Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I just want to say I was hooked from page one. It's a story that pulls you in and leaves you wanting more.. Once I started I read the whole book without putting it down. I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait for more stories from Becca.

[Treena Beavers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mel Darling went in the bar looking for the local talent she'd heard earlier and gets a whole lot more than she bargains for.
When he sees a woman being mistreat at the bar Matt races to help her. He instantly takes on the role as her protector and won't take no for an answer but in a caring nurturing way.

[Nancy Rushing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved, loved this book. Mel and Matt are perfect together. She helped him in his singing career and he helped her as her protector. I loved all the characters. These shifter books are just awesome.

I received this book as an arc from the author for an honest review.

[Cheryl's Literary Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, quick read. I love how instead of everything falling to the shoulders of one hero, Ms. Fanning uses the entire clan to protect the girl. She may have fallen in love with one bear, but she got the whole clan for protection.

ARC for honest review.