Physical training? I’d rather hex myself.

I’m a witch who prefers potions, peace, and perfectly brewed tea. So when the cruise line hires a burly bear shifter as the new physical trainer, I throw up my guard like a magical ward.

I’ve been ghosted by a suave shifter before. Fool me twice? I’ve got a spell for that.

So I whip up a little magic to protect my personal space from Mr. Beast Mode, Baby!

But instead of repelling Roan, my spell backfires—binding us together. Every. Single. Day.

Now I’m stuck doing mountain climbers with the Iron Shifter.

Roan isn’t the meathead I expect. No flexing. No “time to get swole.” Just quiet strength, intense eyes… and a ridiculous claim that I’m his fated mate.

Yeah, right. Pretty sure someone spiked his protein shake.

Titles in the Moonlight Siren series include: Every Bite You Take ~ Howl Me to the Moon ~ Another One Bites the Lust ~ Rock of Stages ~ Bear to be Wild ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Title:  Bear to be Wild
Series:  Moonlight Siren #5
Author:  Lisa Carlisle
Published:  September 25, 2025
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Bear to be Wild is the fifth title in the Moonlight Siren series, this time featuring Maribelle and Roan, one witch, one bear shifter, two hearts who are fated mates… with one uncertain heart that says, “No, hold on there, not my mate!”

Welcome back to the Moonlight Siren cruise ship, where the sea breezes are brisk, the entertainment lively, and love is definitely in the air.  Well, usually.  Maribelle runs the spa on the ship, the peaceful, tranquil, calming spa… right next door to the new physical trainer’s spot, where Roan is easily heard encouraging, complimenting, “bellowing” at his clients through the thin walls separating their space on the ship.  

At the end of her rope, hoping to return the tranquility of quietness to her spa, Maribelle does something she knows full well she shouldn’t (especially considering the fiasco that happened last time): she casts a spell through the wall.  Only it didn’t calm anything down at all… it did guarantee that a witch and a bear shifter need to stay close together until the spell wears off.  Roan knows that Maribelle is his fated mate, but convincing the beautiful, annoying little witch is going to be one of his most challenging endeavors.  Maribelle scoffs at the fated mate idea; it’s just a spell gone wrong, and all will be well once it wears off… she thinks.

I had such fun with Bear to be Wild by Lisa Carlisle, but then I always enjoy Lisa Carlisle’s work.  Roan and Maribelle were fun to watch as they tumbled into love, with lively banter, attitude, and an attraction that just will not be denied.  If you love a well-written, passionate, emotional Shifter/Paranormal Romance that will keep you engaged as a stubborn couple finds their way to a happy ending, then you’re going to love this one!

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review, giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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