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Goldie's Grumpy Grizzly
by Coco Elliot
About this book
A grumpy bear shifter with no desire for a mate collides with a car and wakes up with a mating bond locked onto the driver responsible— the blonde bombshell he finds sleeping in his bed.
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RAE
My weeklong writing retreat in Fable Forest's distraction-free campground was supposed to refill my creative well and help me meet my deadline. But my trip's off to an inauspicious start when I accidentally crash into a grizzly who turns out to be the sexy, grumpy bear shifter I've dreamed about and whose personal cabin is the one I'm mistakenly occupying.
Even though Cole Osborne is a growly, bearded hunk of a man who says he doesn’t want me in his bear cave, I'm not willing to let him recuperate on his own. And before long, the sparks between us become undeniable. So when strange things start happening and the truth of my bloodline is revealed, it threatens everything I thought I’ve built—my career, my family, and my shot at true love.
COLE
I’ve got no use for a mate. Don’t want—or need—one, no matter how much my mama pushes me to give her grand-cubs. After witnessing the kind of devastation losing one’s mate can cause, the last thing I need is for the mating bond to stitch me up with one—especially a beauty with a sunshine-bright smile and the most irresistible honeysuckle scent.
But when Rae Golding slams her flashy rental into me, my bear recognizes the curvy blonde bombshell for what she is—my fated mate. And since she's not so easily scared off, she sticks close, tempting me until I can't help but take a taste. Our bond is all it takes for me to reconsider the bachelor life… until I discover just how cruel fate can be.
Can a loving bond be strong enough to heal old, deep wounds? Or are some truths too big and too heartbreaking to bear?
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You've met the Monsters Between the Sheets in Screaming Woods, now meet the enchanted townsfolk in neighboring Fable Forest, where love and magic collide. Thieves and witches and creatures that fly. Wolves and demons and bears ... oh my!
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Content Warnings: Enchanted Body Parts, Magical Matings, Filthy Happily Ever Afters
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0CRPXJ93B
Reader Reviews
April 6, 2026
Really strong characters great in depth background. The story has some serious elements in it which led to some interesting and creative twists. Loved how everything tied together. Really enjoyed the Three Bears references, was a lot of fun. There were some moderate spicy scenes, loved the dirty talk. With the Great town and background characters I'm really hoping there will be more books about this family. )
June 22, 2024
Goldie and Grumpy are quite the pair. Goldie is suffering from writer's block and her deadline for her series finale is approaching fast. She heads off to the small town that features in her books looking for inspiration. A few mishaps have her mistakenly staying in the home of Grumpy, one of the owners of the resort. Oh yeah, and they are mates. But Grumpy doesn't want a mate, he knows what the loss of one would do, so he'd rather just skip that whole mess, you know, just in case. Goldie was a...
June 2, 2024
If you are looking for a paranormal romance that includes bear shifters & witches then I recommend reading Goldie's Grumpy Grizzly. This is a great addition in the Filthy Fairy Tales series and a great read! This is Rae and Cole's story that takes readers on a journey filled with drama, magic, danger, passion, and the unbreakable bond between fated mates. This was a great introduction to a new to me author!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review....
May 22, 2024
This is the first book I read by this author and it is fantastic. A great retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with just enough of the “its to big, its to small, its just right” concept to make it a fun read. Lots of heat, a little mystery and support of family and friends - great read!!!!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ) One person found this helpful
July 18, 2024
Goldie and Grumpy are the MC in this story. Goldie is fighting writer's block. She has a deadline to meet for the series finale. Heading to the small town where her books take place for inspiration. She ends up in the home of Grumpy. He is a co-owner of the resort. They also happen to be mates. Grumpy doesn't want a mate, for fear of losing her. He decides to skip the possibility. How will they manage all this? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a...
