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Mated to the Mountain Bear: A Bear Shifter Romance (Bear Protector, Book 1)
by Reece Barden
About this book
ZARA
My stalker destroyed my life. My grumpy mountain man protector is about to ruin me for anyone else. Running to a remote cabin wasn't part of the plan. Neither was the massive, silent man who opens the door, all dark eyes, muscly arms, and barely concealed irritation at having his solitude interrupted.
Ben Lennox doesn't want me here, and he makes that crystal clear with every growl, glare, and gruff one-word answer.
Too bad I'm stranded here, stuck with a man who hasn't had a houseguest in years and treats every conversation like torture.
But the longer I'm forced to stay, the more I realise Ben isn't all he seems.
I should be terrified of the danger hunting me. Instead, I'm terrified of how safe I feel in Ben's arms. How right this cabin feels like home. How much I want to stay.
BEN
She talks too much. Touches everything. Fills my silent world with chaos. She's also mine.
My bear knew it the second Zara walked through my door, this sweet but noisy woman who doesn't belong in my world of isolation and secrets. I've spent years keeping everyone out. Then my brother dumps her here. Terrified. Running from danger and needing protection.
Now she's wearing my clothes. Sleeping in my bed. Eating my food. And making me want things I can't have.
Because I know what I am.
She thinks she's hiding from a monster, but she has no idea her presence has awakened one. And I'll tear apart anyone who tries to take her from me.
Forced proximity meets fated mates in this scorching shifter romance. Standalone, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0GTJZSKVN
Reader Reviews
May 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and the action was continuous through. You could feel how they were feeling and could picture what they were seeing. Greatbook )
January 22, 2026
I think from the beginning I was intrigued because it pulled me into this mystery of the main character and why she was scared for her life. I thought it was intriguing how the author set it up and it wasn't just a shifter romance it had mystery and unanswered questions so I felt that it was more than just fluffy, which sometimes shifter romance books are fluffy. This one had some meat to it I was able to get behind it. I liked the Intrigue that came with the mystery of what was going on....
April 2, 2026
I adored reading this from the first chapter to the end. The tension was on point & gave you both perspectives to really sink into the story. Ben & Zara’s connection is so surreal that it’s the most beautiful thing to see bloom. This has definitely become my favorite. ) One person found this helpful
February 11, 2026
Lost interest after they got together and kept waiting for the plot to turn toward finding Amber which it did not.. Lennox Brothers clearly are not great detectives. ) 3 people found this helpful
March 20, 2026
This book is a great addition to the series. I love all the characters. It delves deeper into the bear lifestyle while trying to solve a mystery. )
