A mom and her young daughter on the run. A bear shifter with a protective streak.

A forbidden love that threatens to keep them apart.

When Kay checks in at Bear Creek Lodge, Curtis instantly recognizes her as his mate. There’s just one problem. Kay is already married.

The wedding ring on her finger means he can’t declare his love for her, or even tell her they are mates. Not when she has a young daughter. Curtis might be many things, but he is not a homewrecker.

However, things are not as they seem and as he learns more about Kay, he realizes that instead of wrecking her life, he is destined to save it.

Kay is in trouble. She’s on the run and doesn’t know who to trust.

Then she meets Curtis. He doesn’t deserve to get caught up in her messy life. Not when getting involved will put him in danger.

But she soon realizes there’s no stopping the grumpy-looking bear shifter when he tells her – you’re mine!

Titles in the A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge series include — Maid For The Bear —♥— The Bear’s Forbidden Love —♥— Nanny for The Bear —♥— Trapped with The Bear —♥— The Bear’s Runaway Bride —♥—

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

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Title:  The Bear’s Forbidden Love
Series:  A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge #2
Author:  Harmony Raines
Published:  October 6, 2022
My Rating:  4.5 stars

The Bear’s Forbidden Love continues the A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge series with a romance that is full of questions as Kay and Curtis first meet.  She’s on the run from a man who would take everything from her – including her life.  He’s rebuilt his life and now to finally find his mate – and she’s wearing another man’s ring.  Two truly wounded souls, each searching for or finally finding an escape from their pasts will meet in this small shifter town where anything is possible… eventually.

I enjoyed Curtis and Kay’s romance.  And absolutely adored little Adele, talk about stealing scenes and hearts easily.  The Bear’s Forbidden Love is full of intrigue and steamy moments, dealing with the past and trying to find a safe future, accepting love from the right person for all the right reasons.  Trust is such a fragile thing, watching Curtis slowly gain Kay’s trust was an emotional journey.  He’s an honorable man, but his mate is in trouble and there is no way he can walk away from her or her precious daughter.

There are vile villains to loathe, a couple that belongs together, steamy moments, and one sweet little girl who loves one big grumpy bear.  I love returning to this world and discovering more engaging stories set in this magical town.  If you love a good story, a romance that keeps you guessing, and all the feelings you could ask for then The Bear’s Forbidden Love is just right for you.

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