A BBW who's alone at Christmas + a lonely bear shifter searching for his mate + a crowded house full of relatives = a snowy yet sizzling holiday romance! Ashley Carson isn't feeling very merry. Her boyfriend dumped her right before Christmas, and she's not looking forward to another holiday spent all alone. But when she arrives back home to the small town of Oakville, her family has a special gift ready: matchmaking services with local football coach Matthew Phillips! He's handsome and new to town, but is he the right one for her? As soon as Matt sets eyes on Ashley, he recognizes that she's his destined mate. But will she accept his love… and the fact that he's a bear shifter? Or will the truth scare away his mate forever? The days are ticking down until Christmas, and Matt and Ashley don't have much time if they want to seal their love with a kiss beneath the mistletoe. And, more importantly, Ashley's prying relatives might keep them from finding the privacy they need for a sexy celebration! Will their Christmas be naughty… or very, very nice? The Bear's Christmas Bride is a smoking hot standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!