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Bear Heat
Series · 6 books · 2015-2016

Books in series

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#1

Bear's Bride

2015

A brave, beautiful BBW teams up with an Alpha Black Bear in this hot, sizzling romance. \\\Standalone, HEA, no cliffhangers. Adult only bear shifter romance\\\ Cora Olson loves her curves, her job and kids. She would love to have her own kids one day, but first, she has to find the right man to have kids with. That's easier said than done. Her last few dates have been disastrous. So until she meets her elusive Mr. Right, she'd just rock the single life...and shop. But one heroic deed and her safe, stable world explodes. When Cora tries to save a small child from a pack of vicious kidnappers, she ends up being bundled into the van right along with the kid. Cora fights to protect the frightened child but just how long can she hold out? As the CEO of the Black Bears Group, one of the biggest and baddest security companies in the city, Ethan Flint is used to getting calls for help at all hours of the day and night. Rescuing a human woman and a little cub from the notorious, brutal Hyland Wolves, he is amazed at the woman's resilience, tenacity and courage. Despite her ordeal, Cora refuses to let the wolves get away. Ethan faces the toughest challenge of his career as he puts everything on the line for this fearless, tough-as-nails human. And Cora will soon discover that being a bear's bride is just the beginning of the wildest, craziest, bestest ride of her life.
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#2

Bear's Kiss

2015

Prisha Singh has just moved to the city to take over her grandmother's little restaurant. Determined to continue her Nanni's legacy and build up the business of Curry Corner, Prisha throws herself into her work. She is just a hardworking chef, a small business owner, and she never expects danger to come striding through the front door of her little restaurant. When Caleb Nash, Beta of the Black Bears, saves the life of his hot, new neighbor, he realizes that a deadly plan has been set in motion. The fate of the city and this beautiful, curvy human woman is inextricably linked. Caleb is in charge of the operations of the Black Bears Group, a large security company, and he is used to taking risks and executing daring plans. But the risks and the cost may be too high this time Will he risk the entire city for the life of his mate? Or will he sacrifice Prisha to save the city? Caleb has only one choice and one chance.
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#3

Bear's Claim

2015

Aubrey Williams is determined to forget the one night she spent with Thor McKenzie. She is a dedicated, capable nurse, and she will focus on caring for her patients instead of thinking of a big, sexy Black Bear who touched her in the night and rocked her world. But she has no idea just how much her world is about to change. When one of her patients dies mysteriously and suddenly, Aubrey finds herself caught up in a deadly operation where the stakes are higher than she could ever imagine… Thor McKenzie is a big, scarred Black Bear who has just returned to the clan from a dangerous undercover mission. Aubrey is sweet, fun and loyal, and even though he wants to claim her and spend forever with her, he knows that one night is more than he deserves with the beautiful, curvy human. There are lives hanging in the balance, not just Aubrey's. Something sinister is at work, and Thor may have to fight a battle where there can be no winners...
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#4

Bear's Baby

2015

Baxter Sadowski is good at his job and he is good with women. He works hard, plays hard, and likes to have fun. But Baxter isn't one to kid himself. He knows that fun and happiness are two different things. It takes a lucky bear to find his true mate, and well, he knows better than to count on luck. Lindy Meyers has never forgotten a tough, tenacious, hunky Black Bear she met ten years ago. When she meets him again, she is no longer the shy, self-conscious twenty-something woman. She is still plus-sized and curvy, but with the added dollop of success and independence. What was supposed to be just a night of fun with the sassy, curvy human turns out to be something more. When Baxter leaves for an urgent, dangerous mission, he realizes that everything he has worked for, fought for and stood for is being threatened by a deadly enemy. Baxter can't believe he has finally found his mate, but if he doesn't act fast enough, he might just lose her forever.
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#5

Bear's Heart

2015

Jade Keller is starting her new job in the city. She has just moved to the city to be near her younger brother, Luke, and it's her first day at Dino Diner. But smack in the middle of lunch hour, when the diner is packed with customers, everything shatters with devastating, deadly force. Dylan Hart races with his team to support the rescue efforts of the police and civil defense forces. There are few survivors of the bombing, but he finds Jade. Dylan stays with her and vows to keep her safe. But the worst is far from over. Jade may have a dedicated bodyguard by her side, but someone is determined to destroy her life—by targeting everything and everyone she holds dear.
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#6

Bear's Match

2016

Luke Keller survived a horrible, harrowing ordeal that changed his life forever. He used to be human, but now there is something dangerous and deadly lurking inside of him. Just when he thinks he has his beast under control, someone from his past crashes back into his life and sets his world ablaze. Nicole Forrest is determined, feisty and she has worked damn hard to get where she is. She has her life, her career, her future all mapped out but when she receives a call for help from one of her clients, everything goes to hell in a branded handbag. Thrust into a situation that is fast unraveling into something sinister and horrific, Luke and Nicole will have to overcome their fears and trust each other with their secrets and their hearts. Sometimes, keeping a promise can cost you your life. Will Luke and Nicole be strong enough to fight for what they believe in and for a future together?

Author

Natalie Kristen
Author · 68 books

Natalie Kristen is a writer who enjoys mixing the sweet with the spicy, the light with the dark, the possibilities with the unimaginable. She enjoys exploring dystopian and paranormal worlds, deep desires and inspiring romances. She is hopelessly addicted to coffee, chocolate, reading and writing. She loves to hear from readers and would be thrilled if you would leave a review. Please feel free to follow her on Twitter and Facebook, or visit her blog for the latest news and updates. https://www.facebook.com/NatalieKrist...

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