Load Bearing (Grizzly Protection: Alaska Shifter Branch Book 2)

Hunter is a grumpy grizzly shifter with a serious case of misplaced pride. When he heads to the Alaskan wilderness to rescue his family’s security business, he finds himself sidelined by his own kin and desperately in need of a new mission. That mission arrives in the form of Trixie, a fiercely capable contractor battling sabotage on a remote construction site. Clueless with a hammer but lethal with his instincts, Hunter goes undercover as her new hire to protect her project—and soon realizes he is the one who needs saving.

This paranormal romance delivers a perfect blend of high-stakes tension and sizzling chemistry. As a quintessential grumpy-sunshine pairing, the dynamic between the brooding, overprotective shifter and the hardworking, independent visionary is magnetic. Trixie has no time for distractions, but Hunter’s presence brings a heat that the freezing Alaskan climate cannot dampen.

If you are craving a fast-paced read packed with mystery and supernatural intensity, this story hits the mark. Elva Birch weaves a captivating tale where ancient instincts meet modern grit. Grab this steamy shifter romp for your next binge-read and discover why some burdens are meant to be shared.