Librarian Kendra Sexton wants to make a good impression. New to town and hopeful she’ll be accepted by the local bear clan, she has her work cut out for her. But it’s not the work that worries her the most. It’s her long-held secret that could destroy her chances of having any semblance of a relationship with anyone… ever. Future alpha Rocco Brink needs a mate. The Prime Grizzlies clan dictates that he finds his mate and produces heirs, but he’s not inclined to settle for just anyone. With an exhaustible list of must-have traits, no one believes he’ll ever find the one. That is until the night of his family’s annual Christmas party. One sweet scent and he’s sure he’s met his future. All the pieces in place for the perfect union, Rocco is ready to claim his mate. But when Kendra’s past catches up with her, their plan for a happily ever after is left hanging in the balance. Will her secret destroy their chance for love everlasting? A Beary Christmas is a sweet holiday paranormal novella by Author Ariel Marie that will tug at heartstrings and make readers root for love, romance, and a lifetime of undeniable passion to keep them warm all winter long.