A Bear's High Prince

Midsummer Moon #5

by Noah Harris

Sometimes you need to lose the small battles in order to win the war, but love can be a battle worth winning even if the war is beyond reach.

Andrei

Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to rebuild. Thanks to my father and brother, the Lazhov family has lost the trust of its people, my people. The summit is the last chance to save all the tribes of Sirisse and protect the omega princes from the imminent threat of the Raksha.It's true, I don't play well with others but it depends who it is and what they want to play. From the moment the little omega bear walked into my office offering sex in return for my protection I was on the back foot, and the game was on.

Brendan

With war on the horizon, I came to the summit to win myself an alpha dragon to protect me. I don't believe in fated mates but I'm happy for the dragon prince to try and change my mind. I just never believed it could become reality.As the fight for the Midsummer Moon Hotel rages, Brendan and Andrei engage in a battle of their own. Who will win? If the Gods allow maybe there can be more than one winner...

Genres: Shapeshifters

248 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 2019

About the author

Noah Harris is a 28-year-old bisexual man currently single and living in a small apartment in New York.

Being a natural introvert with significant extrovert tendencies he expresses himself through the world of writing MM books, often with a darker, paranormal twist. His books are written from the heart of his deep, sensitive and mysterious, but playful and creative, wild spirit.

Noah is dedicated to giving something back to the universe, sharing generously in his successes and inspiring and motivating others through his writing and in any other way he can. He believes in living a natural, healthy lifestyle and has embraced meditation as a way of clearing the 'noise' in his head and allowing his dark creativity to shine through in his books.

He is determined to reach out to as many readers, who he considers his 'friends', as he can through his unique personal touch and through building like-minded communities online. It is this personal touch, with his readers, that sets him apart from most other authors today.

Reviews

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been waiting for Brendan and Andrei’s true mate story. Their story was different then I had expected from reading the other books. The other books they seemed to have mated that first night at the Summit Meeting, but I loved the surprise twist to their them getting together to mate. Noah gave a realistic feel to the two MCs and I’m amazed how he always brings his characters to life with so much emotion your heart beats as fast as the characters.

The book also brings in Brendan and Andrei’s POV about not only the assault on the castle, but what they had missed during all the other happenings going on with the other Prince’s inside of the castle. I loved the part where they are making their way to the southern castle, meeting so many shifters and a special shifter for Andrei, but I won’t spoil the surprise there.

The book brought us to the knocking of Kai and Godric at the southern castle’s door. I can wait to see how that unfolds. This book was very hard to put done once I started reading. Just like his other books in this series it was interesting, informative, and riveting. I’m looking forward to Book 6. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the absolute best story. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Everything I like to read about and more. Such a great story I will read again and again. A keeper!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Andrei & Brendan's story. I found it to be a very intriguing book. Great characters. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.

[❤Sharonica-Logic❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

💖🎶They Did IT Their Wayyyyy!!!!🎶💖

***Warning*** Reading beyond this point with no prior knowledge from books #1-#4, could spoil your reading appetite, unless you are like some who read the last chapter first of every book, in case of a zombie apocalypse. In that case... Read on, dear ones. 💋

Title: A Bear's High Prince
Author: Noah Harris
Publisher: Books Unite People, LLC
Release Date: 7/09/2019
Review Date: 7/09/2019
Genre/Trope(s): MM Omegaverse (Shifter)
Page Count: 241p.
SteaMMy Swordplay: 3/5⚔ ⚔ ⚔
Sharonica-Stars: 4.75✨✨✨✨•✨
GoodReads AVG: NA



I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.💋

Andrei & Brendan

Sheesha Meesha! Shifters are as snobbish and prejudicial as mundane humans. Not wanting to "weaken" their bloodlines by mixing outside their "kind" meant mating for convenience, not for fate of love. **sigh... Good thing this war... I mean Summit took place. A little bloodline mixing has been taking place all up in Midsummer Moon Hotel since book one. Ya know, 'I mean? 😂😂😂

Let's reminisce for a sec, shall we? Don't fret, keep your thongs crack-free. We will get down to the nitty-gritty in book five after the naughty-knotty leading up to then. A "mixer" re-cap...🍹🍷🍸🍻

Book 1- brainwashing and banging abound for the bad boys, Vaselko and Karston. Karston (Kai) just wants answers to who killed his wolf-shifter parents. Vaselko has him believing the dragons are to blame and and He can have his revenge by joining the evil forces from across the sea (anyone else hear Darth Vader'voice? And heavy breathing? No?!?! Yeah, me neither).

Poor gullible Kai...believing everything a rich hot 🔥 Dragon boy in tight pants tells you. Didn't he ever get the fortune cookie that said, "always seek wise counsel before making life decisions for a whole species of people?" Cuz, I swear I get that one at least twice a month!😲

Because of the events that take place in the series, and the amount of times I wanted to throat punch Kai, or toss him into a pool of hungry piranha, gonna say NO,on the fortune cookie. BUT he did walk away with some nookie from a crazy Dragon 🐉,so SCORE one for Kai! NOT! That was mixing just produced Jim Jones Kool-Aid, and poor Kai not only drank it but learned to make it to serve to his mate later. 😏

Book 2 gave us bloodline mixing with Matthias, wolf shifter and Kai's twin brother, and Pavel the delightful ball of Dragon/Phoenix Sunshine! I loved how Pavel helped Matthias find his family jewels were right where they were supposed to be. Because of this, he learned how to take charge and stop letting Kai use and control him.

Book 3 Showed that even bad boys can find their fated mates and fall in love. The traitor, Kai is sort of on The fence with just who is right and who is wrong.

He works to explain his plight to his mate Godric, a bear shifter. Because fate has born this connection, Godric is seeing his mate through love's rose colored glasses. There are times I feel bad for Kai, but more often than not, I just wanna smack him for being dumb.

Book 4 is my favorite in the series. I think the stags get a bum rap going into the summit. However, bear shifter, Anselm finds he cannot stop staring, or wanting to talk with the beautiful stag Prince, Gideon.

There was just something about Anselm and Gideon that made my heart beat just a little faster for them. And then, when they were asked to take up the cross and bear the weight of Sarisse, by Andrei, I could not think of a better power couple to lead the Foresters on the path to peace.

Now, Book 5! With a drum roll, and in the famous words of "Old Blue Eyes," my review begins...

🎤🎼🎤
🎶And now, the end is near🎶 (Matthias & Pavel)
🎶And so We face the final curtain🎶 (Anselm & Gideon)
🎶My friends, He'll say it clear🎶 (Brendan)
🎶I'll state my case, of which I'm certain🎶 (Andrei)

🎶I've lived a life that's full🎶 (Veselko)
🎶We've traveled each and every highway🎶 (Kai & Godric)
🎶But more, much more than this🎶
🎶We did it... Ourrrrr Wayyyyyy🎶 (everyone)
💚🎶💜🎶💙🎶💚🎶💜🎶💙🎶💚🎶💜🎶💙🎶💚🎶💜🎶


Go ahead, judge all you want. As an old chick, there are few things I love in life. A good story, is at the top of that list. Especially one filled with adventure, mystery, shifters, sMMexy goodness, and an end that leaves you feeling satisfied, but also hopeful that maybe someday you will see and visit this world and these people again. **hint...hint... Sir Noah! 😂

Now then, on to the review... Finally! Yes, yes I know! Patience, darlings patience. In book 5 you finally get to see and understand why the High Dragon Prince kept leaving the room for that little side door tucked away off the main room. I know for me, in the first book I thought he was up to no good, but then as our adventure progressed I began to suspect perhaps he had a secret war room or something. Let's just say, it had less to do with James Bond like tendencies and leaned more on the Freudian end of the spectrum. **sigh...

Now on to adorable feisty Brendan. He was awesome and never gave an inch when it came to morality and what was right. No matter who opposed his values he would stand toe to toe against them.I

Andrei carried a heavy burden as High Prince and the coming King. His struggles and inner turmoil were made worse by his father and brother's traitorous actions. Thankfully, fate granted him the perfect partner. The fierce bear omega to compliment his strong alpha dragon. 🔥💖🔥

I know the fated-mates trope catches a lot of flack, but it worked beautifully in this story, because in a small way, it was what tore apart the country to begin with. When people stopped mating for Love outside their breed and bloodlines, because of prejudice and pride. In the end however, blurring the lines just might save them all. IF the rest of Sarisse follows in the steps of its new leadership. 💖🐺💙🐰💚🐉💜🐶💖

This was so much fun to read! I also wanted to add the genius behind writing this type of story. Each of these books is good in Dual POV. While that may not seem quite geniusy (ok- so I made a new word, deal! 😂), what is, is the fact, beyond book #1, which is actually a prequel, the events in the remaining books happen simultaneously. So, when you are reading an event in book three you remember from book two, you are experiencing it again, BUT the experience is completely new and different because it is happening to a new character or character couple. I absoflogginlutely LOVE that!💖

Noah Harris won my heart and devotion with this series! If you give this series a chance, I believe you will be won too!

"The Hart Has a Long memory." ~ book four (The Stag's Heart)

4.75 shifting-good-stars ✨✨✨✨•✨

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: A Bear’s High Prince
Author: Noah Harris
Publisher: Books Unite People
ISBN: B07TBYKC3C
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Midsummer Moon 3
Sometimes you need to lose the small battles in order to win the war, but love can be a battle worth winning even if the war is beyond reach. 

Andrei 
Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to rebuild. Thanks to my father and brother, the Lazhov family has lost the trust of its people, my people. The summit is the last chance to save all the tribes of Sirisse and protect the omega princes from the imminent threat of the Raksha. 

It’s true, I don’t play well with others but it depends who it is and what they want to play. From the moment the little omega bear walked into my office offering sex in return for my protection I was on the back foot, and the game was on. 

Brendan 
With war on the horizon, I came to the summit to win myself an alpha dragon to protect me. I don’t believe in fated mates but I’m happy for the dragon prince to try and change my mind. I just never believed it could become reality. 

As the fight for the Midsummer Moon Hotel rages, Brendan and Andrei engage in a battle of their own. Who will win? If the Gods allow maybe there can be more than one winner…

Total Score: 5/5

Summary:
This was a fascinating series as it unfolded as seen from the eyes of the leaders and omegas who were at the Midnight Moon meeting. Andrei was raised to be the next leader of not only the vampires but all the tribes of the Sirisse. Now that training from his father the king was horrible as he dwelt with the physical abuse his father used to “train him”.

Brendan has always been protected and seen as the baby of the family leaving him scared that he would be pushed to the side if things went wrong. Brendan decided to ask Andrei to be his protector, but didn’t expect that anything beyond that would happen. Andrei used to dream of a perfect mate for himself, but he has given up any hope of that ever happening until he set eyes on Brendon.

The struggle to not only survive, but find a way to save the tribes of Sirisse from the Raksha has just begun. The Alphas and Omegas need to band together if any are to survive, but what happens from there could change the tribes of Sirisse forever.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is the last book in the Midsummer Moon series. As with the other main books, this is the same story, but with a different couple for the MCs.

This is Andrei and Brendan's story. I think it certainly helped to fill-in some of the gaps with what happened during the both the initial meeting of the princes and the subsequent battle. This gave us a much better glimpse into what was going on with Andrei, why he kept slipping out of the room, what he knew about his father and brother going into the main story, and we also get a glimpse into what he dealt with growing up as the crown prince. Brendan came across as very uncertain and needy, especially in the beginning of the story. Although he does have moments where he developed, he still seemed young at times. I think Andrei and Brendan do a good job of balancing each other once they get passed all of the miscommunication issues they started with. There were a few additional moments of information that this story provides, but the bulk of the story didn't offer much more to the overall plot.

I think this series really needs an epilogue, something to really wrap-up the story. As it stands, I felt more like it was a bit unfinished, there were too many loose ends that I was hoping to see a bit more finality with the fight with the Raksha or even just moving beyond the ending we had already gotten with the previous books. I would have settled for getting to see some of the babies, but it doesn't go really any beyond what Kai and Godric's book did.

[Jo Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Bears High Prince is the final instalment of Noah’s Midsummer Moon series and is brilliant. This series has been a revelation, with the action of five books taking place at the same time but telling the story of murder, mystery and intrigue from the point of view of five different couples and each book holds its own set of surprises. This is Brendan and Andre’s story, omega bear and alpha dragon. Finally we have all the pieces that make up the whole and it doesn’t disappoint.
All the books stick to the fated Mates trope which I love. Andre, who called the summit of all the princes, is all set to be king of the Sarisse tribes but will that still be the case by the end? If not, then who will be the new king of Sarisse? As expected the writing is fantastic, the plot is fast paced, there is emotion, heat, action and intrigue, all keeping the reader on the edge of the seat. Even though the ending has been told several times already Noah still manages to make this one fresh and exciting. A brilliant end to a wonderful series.
The books can be read in any order but the prequel should be read first. I’d really like to see the whole set of five bundled up and offered together. I read an advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.

[Patricia Hoffstaetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will admit that I absolutely enjoyed reading this fascinating MM/Mpreg shifter romance & this is the fifth book in the series “Midsummer Moon” which is set in a complex mystical world where different kingdoms of various kinds of shifters rule the world. The story-line is interesting and well-written with intriguing plot & splendid background details. The characters are well-developed and interesting with unique personalities and have attributes of loyalty & determination when faced with certain situations.
There is: a omega bear (Brendan Bowen) attends a summit meeting with the intention of looking for a dragon protector & comes into contact with a dragon prince (Andrei Lazhov), various kinds of shifters, fated mates, twists & turns, intrigue, secrets, adventure, action, danger, threats, enemies, assassins, deceit, betrayal, violence, treason, attractions, propositions, compromises, memories, defiance, misunderstandings, verbal conflict, vulnerability, mischievousness, playfulness, confrontations, invasion, vengeful feelings, battles/war, voluntary abdication, love, fated mates, some steam & a very interesting epilogue.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fifth book of the "Midsummer Moon" Series , where young shifter princes are coming together to deliberate about the future of their country and find their mates in the face of an attacking army and betrayal in the family.
All books tell more or less the same story from different angles - so if you already are familiar with the series - you have an idea what is happening, just not what exactly happened to the two heroes of each book.
This book is about the king, Andrei, and his mate - the youngest of the bear princes. They do not seem to fit together, but what began as a strategic move turned into deep caring on both sides.
Well-written and entertaining - if you do not mind for the storyline to be already being known.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omega Brendan goes to the meeting with the Dragon Princes intending to ask for protection.
All the Princes of the Forest Clans have been summoned to a meeting at Midsummer Moon Hotel the home of the Dragon Princes. An attack by the Raksha is expected anytime and the Lazhov brother have called the meeting to discuss the situation and share any information. Omega Bear shifter Brendan has his own agenda and to that end he arranges to to see Prince Andrei Lazhov. He ask the Dragon Prince for his personal protection and offers to do whatever he wants in return. But the two find themselves more and more attracted to each other.

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[C.B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Epic! Interesting ending to a great series. This is Andrei and Brendan's story. I liked this couple the most. Andrei Lazhov knew his family lost the trust of the people. Brendan Bowen was looking for a dragon to protect him. Brendan didn't believe in fated mates in principle, but he was open to an Alpha changing his mind. Brendan, is the youngest after Anselm and Godrick. I liked Andrei and Brendan as individuals and as a couple. Showing the same events from different perspective was an interesting strategy. I kept getting lost with the who, how and when. This story opened quite a few doors through which we were not taken. The doors looked absolutely interesting. I didn't understand the final solution, but okay. Nice series. I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.

[Patti Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is about Brendan and Andrei. Brendan is a bear prince omega and Andrei is the Dragon Alpha King. There is a war going on and Andrei is trying to keep everyone safe. Brendan and Andrei meet when Andrei calls a summit for all the princes to attend. There is a problem and the castle is invaded. Can Andrei keep everyone he cares about safe. They run into problems and have to escape the castle to live. Can Andrei and Brendan find their way to the southern castle? Will all the princes make it to the castle?

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[lynn miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is told from the perspectives of Brendan and Andrei. Although if you have read the previous books you now know how the story goes, there is still plenty to be revealed. The final pieces click into place and the whole story is concluded revealing what really happened that night.
It moves along at a breakneck speed and violence murder and mayhem ensue.
Very intense and heated at times ,you want to keep reading but at the same time don’t want it to end . All four books have a HFN ending and can be read in any order, I would suggest you read the prequel Alpha in the mirror first though.

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[Anne Dwyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The war with the Raksha has started, and some of the princes are their mates are caught in the castle. Andrei has promised to protect Brendan - but does he realize what they will mean to each other? Will any of them survive, escape with their lives? How will they ever be able to re-build and have all of the different clans working together? I am really enjoying this series, and look forward to reading the next book!!

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[L H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fifth book in a series of interconnected stories featuring different love partners. This is Brendan and Andrei's love story as all of the couples featured in this series are fated mates. They add their story to those of the other couples who are coming together amidst the mystery and intrigue and struggling to not only live but move past what is going on to love. Great next installment. I can't wait for the next book.

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[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such an enjoyable series. I love how the story is told from so many different points of view. You get the full story of how each couple finds each other. The story is complex and I give kudos to the author for tying everything together cohesively. You learn something new each book and I can't wait to find out what happens next.

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[Teal Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Bear's High Prince is the fifth book in the Midsummer Moon series by Noah Harris. This is the love story between Andrei and Brendan and the last book in this series. I loved these characters together. The story was great - adventure, drama, steam and love. A great conclusion to the series.

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[Terri Warber-Breneman · Rating 5 out of 5]

With this book all the missing pieces fit together and the story of what happened in the hotel is told. Lots of twists, lots of misunderstandings and even more steamy chemistry. Once they all get to the southern keep even more is explained. An excellent story, very well told, full of excitement and sexy characters with strong chemistry. A must read to finish this saga.

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[Killeena Savola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in this series. Andrei is in line to be king. He summons all the princes to his home for a summit. Brendan is on a mission to get in favor with the soon to be king. There is danger all around them that they cant see. These two will have to learn to trust there feelings if their going to work.

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[Akasha721 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice addition to the 5 book series! If you're like me, I want to know how the war and the pregnancies turned out. While I did like Andrei and Brendan's point of view, it left a lot of unanswered questions. The best part is that the two susceptible brothers, (Kai and Godric) lives were spared. I'm going to miss this series and wish there was one more book!
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[Gwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brendan and Andrei... this mystical world created by Noah Harris is a first for me of its kind. The whole series taking place at the same time and each depicting a couple who find their mate while in the middle of a war. Lots of mystery and secrets, all unveiling in this last book. I was happily amazed by the development of the storyline. Awesome!!

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[Katie Townsend · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bear's high prince was such a remarkable intense and powerful journey

I was hooked from beginning to end

During this journey you get action intensity heat that has you on the edge of your seat at times

The storylines and the characters are fantastic and you really don't want to put the book down

I voluntary reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book by Noah Harris I can as a author he never disappoints me. The characters were genuine in their feelings for each other and the chemistry was perfect. Undeniably passionate this is a must read

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[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

The journey continues between the dragon, wolf, bear and stag shifters of Sarisse. The tiger shifters of Raksha are on their way to attack the shifters of Sarisse. Andrei head of the dragon shifters call an emergency meeting to figure out what to do. The shifters don't know who they can trust or who will betray them to the shifters of Raksha. I enjoyed this book.

[Mim Crenshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this author's books, and this one didn't disappoint. It was wonderfully written with a great storyline that captures the reader's attention and doesn't let go till the last page. The characters were so well developed that you couldn't help but to like them. Just a wonderful read

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book I've read written by Noah Harris; he has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of his books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

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[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Bear's High Prince by Noah Harris is a wonderful story to read. This is book number five in this wonderful series that I have fallen in love with. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about LBGT and paranormal romances.

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[lorikayhorsfall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story that pulled this series together.

I waited to read this final storytelling a need to separate Andrea and Brandon's story from the other princes . I did this because I felt their story was the one that would pull the other's together . I was right it did pull their stories together but I also felt that Sarisse's story is left unfinished.

[Joscelyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with the rest of the series I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Brendan and Andrei were great characters and their story was a great addition to and the perfect ending to the Midsummer Moon series.

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[Michelle Fortune · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the last book in this series. I would love to see a spin-off series with some of the side characters. I cannot wait to see if there will be more. I am leaving a voluntary review for an advanced copy of the book.