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Bear #1
Stripped Bear
When Ayana moved into her first home in Charlotte, North Carolina, she thought nothing could be more perfect. The quiet little street was a sharp contrast to where she’d come from, and she loved it. What made her wonder though was when the ladies in the neighborhood speculated on whether Ayana would be competition. The verdict wasn’t favorable. Just when she began to question what kind of community she’d moved into, Ayana discovers that her home is snuggled right in the middle of two sexy men on both sides of her. And to the annoyance of the women on the block—including the local slut—she is the object of Reece’s and Blaine’s desires.
Reece and Blaine have a secret. They are not quite human. Ayana might be afraid to accept their ménage relationship, but they’re sure of what they feel about her. She is their mate, and they have no problem sharing the mocha beauty. The only thing left to do is convince Ayana that her new life isn’t complete until they are a permanent part of it.
Warning: This fiesty heroine pisses off every single and married woman in her quiet neighborhood by carrying on a sexual relationship with two hot bear shifters.
Reece and Blaine have a secret. They are not quite human. Ayana might be afraid to accept their ménage relationship, but they’re sure of what they feel about her. She is their mate, and they have no problem sharing the mocha beauty. The only thing left to do is convince Ayana that her new life isn’t complete until they are a permanent part of it.
Warning: This fiesty heroine pisses off every single and married woman in her quiet neighborhood by carrying on a sexual relationship with two hot bear shifters.
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First published May 18, 2011
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December 20, 2014
I found this book on a Listopia on Goodreads called 'I'll Be Goldilocks! Were Bears and Bear Shifters in Romance'. Since bears are my all time favorite shifter, I had oodles of fun on this list! This is one of two books that I found on the list, that I hadn't read, that sounded interesting. I particularly prefer bear shifter books that aren't tied to the the trite Goldilocks story.
The story opens with Ayana, having moved away from her family in New York, to Charlotte, North Carolina and purchasing her own home. She is an assistant to a web designer and does all her work from home via telecommuting, so she can live anywhere. Ayana is ready for a new start in a new location, away from the family that can't seem to realize she is no longer the baby of the family. Ayana is looking forward to her new house in a friendly neighborhood.
She soon meets one of her neighbors, Reece at the grocery store. While he is flirting with her it comes out that they are neighbors. Reece basically invites himself to a cookout the next day. Once she gets home from the store, she meets her other neighbor, Blaine. Since she is attracted to him as well, she decides to invite him to her BBQ as well. During the BBQ, the men show no jealousy of each other and basically announce to Ayana that they both want to have a relationship with her and are happy to share her.
I wanted to enjoy this book. I liked the premise and hello, bears! But I just had a hard time with it. Things moved very quickly, almost unnaturally so. There were times when it seemed there were contradictions in events. Explanations are given for time passing, but the next scene takes place almost immediately following the previous one. Then there was some confusion with the guys. It just felt like it could have used a good editor and/or careful reviewer to make sure that these inconsistencies were caught before publishing. There is some real potential here, but fighting with time line issues and the like just throw you out of a story. I am giving this 2 stars on Goodreads. It makes me sad when a book just doesn't live up to your expectations.
The story opens with Ayana, having moved away from her family in New York, to Charlotte, North Carolina and purchasing her own home. She is an assistant to a web designer and does all her work from home via telecommuting, so she can live anywhere. Ayana is ready for a new start in a new location, away from the family that can't seem to realize she is no longer the baby of the family. Ayana is looking forward to her new house in a friendly neighborhood.
She soon meets one of her neighbors, Reece at the grocery store. While he is flirting with her it comes out that they are neighbors. Reece basically invites himself to a cookout the next day. Once she gets home from the store, she meets her other neighbor, Blaine. Since she is attracted to him as well, she decides to invite him to her BBQ as well. During the BBQ, the men show no jealousy of each other and basically announce to Ayana that they both want to have a relationship with her and are happy to share her.
I wanted to enjoy this book. I liked the premise and hello, bears! But I just had a hard time with it. Things moved very quickly, almost unnaturally so. There were times when it seemed there were contradictions in events. Explanations are given for time passing, but the next scene takes place almost immediately following the previous one. Then there was some confusion with the guys. It just felt like it could have used a good editor and/or careful reviewer to make sure that these inconsistencies were caught before publishing. There is some real potential here, but fighting with time line issues and the like just throw you out of a story. I am giving this 2 stars on Goodreads. It makes me sad when a book just doesn't live up to your expectations.
August 5, 2013
This was a hot quick read. I will definitely be looking into more of Lockwoods books.
July 17, 2023
This was ok. I've read a bunch of these types of stories so at this point the author really has to bring me something new and refreshing to get me excited- this does not do that. This was vanilla as they come and even though there were some 🔞 scenes, they still just weren't hitting it for me.
July 28, 2015
This one is a did not finish for me. Though I tried to get through at least half the book. Just overly dramatic and the plot not thoroughly thought through. They seemed to be acting as teens in a relationship. Characters are rather immature. Nothing about that captivated me nor drew me in. A rather disappointing read.
July 27, 2011
I feel like I'm beginning to expect too much from the books I read. I just wasn't all that impressed with this story. I really didn't care about what happened to the characters. Maybe after a re-read in the future I'll change my opinion.
October 18, 2011
It was a so-so book. The conversations were trite and juvenile in many places. It could have been a much better story without the feisty heroine being so feisty...The story didn't really call for all of her "attitude."
July 11, 2012
When I first started, I thought that it was going to be horrible, however, it was better than expected. Not great, but for a short story, decent. A few unanswered questions (what was up with Brooke and Gwen). It just seems like this was going to be longer and she decided to end it.
July 26, 2015
It started out okay but the heroine became more and more annoying as the story progressed. This made it very difficult to feel any sympathy for the situation she was going through especially as she came across as being ignorant.
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October 29, 2015I couldn't stand the heroine!
She was ignorant petty and just down right not likeable! The guys had little to no character development and it was just ugh! Proper nouns were confused and basically it was like a bad porno in written form.
She was ignorant petty and just down right not likeable! The guys had little to no character development and it was just ugh! Proper nouns were confused and basically it was like a bad porno in written form.
August 2, 2011
nice past time read but i prefer ms tressie her book two
Bear Necessities to me was extra. I do like the face both hero's are dominate instead one submissive.
Bear Necessities to me was extra. I do like the face both hero's are dominate instead one submissive.
June 2, 2011
Very Good Novella.. Wished it was longer... Multiple partner shape shifting book....wish it went into more detail...
June 13, 2011
Needed a little more of everything plot, character and spice
Want to read
July 20, 2011BK2 is Bear Necessities
September 22, 2011
I got the Kindle Edition, this book was umm umm good. All I can say is what it would be like to have 2 men at your beck and call.
September 13, 2012
This was good. Started out shaky but came together.
November 26, 2012
I thought it would be better it was going fine in the beginning than she started getting on my nerves really but not bad
January 1, 2013
I wish it was longer and went into more detail about their shifter myth. Ahhh, but there is a sequel
April 2, 2013
A quick read.
November 1, 2015
a high 2 stars
November 9, 2015
Enjoyable
I enjoyed the relationship between the three main characters. To have two hot men want and adore you, is a dream come true.
I enjoyed the relationship between the three main characters. To have two hot men want and adore you, is a dream come true.
April 23, 2016
This book was a bit annoying but had some good scenes.
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