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Honey Pot Hollow #3
Bearly Spicy
Clay Bearly
When Bethany Sweet walks into my life, I lose my heart followed closely by my mind.
To my inner bear’s horror, my mouth runs away without consulting my brain and I end up insulting my mate. It’s going to take a lot of begging for me to make this up to my curvy little mate but I’ll do whatever it takes to win her forgiveness and her heart.
For starters, I’m going to take my inner bear’s advice and play on my strengths. As the shy, nerdy Bearly brother, I’ve always been much more comfortable with technology than people, so I’m going to use an unconventional method of wooing my mate. Text messages.
Bethany Sweet
I’m so shocked when Clay Bearly refuses to shake my hand that my mind goes blank and I totally miss the opportunity to nail the middle Bearly brother to the wall for daring to insult me in my brand new bakery.
The shocks don’t stop there. Within a few days, I’m getting sweet messages from the grouchy bear shifter that are impossible to ignore. Before I’m able to stop myself, I start to fall head over heels for Clay but I’m not going to roll over and let him walk all over me. Oh no. Clay Bearly has his work cut out for him if he wants to win my forgiveness.
If you like over-the-top, growly bear shifter, curvy girl instalove with a ton of humor, and tiny amount of drama this short story is perfect for you.
When Bethany Sweet walks into my life, I lose my heart followed closely by my mind.
To my inner bear’s horror, my mouth runs away without consulting my brain and I end up insulting my mate. It’s going to take a lot of begging for me to make this up to my curvy little mate but I’ll do whatever it takes to win her forgiveness and her heart.
For starters, I’m going to take my inner bear’s advice and play on my strengths. As the shy, nerdy Bearly brother, I’ve always been much more comfortable with technology than people, so I’m going to use an unconventional method of wooing my mate. Text messages.
Bethany Sweet
I’m so shocked when Clay Bearly refuses to shake my hand that my mind goes blank and I totally miss the opportunity to nail the middle Bearly brother to the wall for daring to insult me in my brand new bakery.
The shocks don’t stop there. Within a few days, I’m getting sweet messages from the grouchy bear shifter that are impossible to ignore. Before I’m able to stop myself, I start to fall head over heels for Clay but I’m not going to roll over and let him walk all over me. Oh no. Clay Bearly has his work cut out for him if he wants to win my forgiveness.
If you like over-the-top, growly bear shifter, curvy girl instalove with a ton of humor, and tiny amount of drama this short story is perfect for you.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2023
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February 19, 2025
Último librito de los hermanos Bearly y creo que ha sido mi favorito. 👌
May 29, 2023
Secret romances can be very sexy
Clay may prefer to be behind a computer screen rather than in front of people, and he may have inadvertently insulted Bethany at their first meeting, but I love that he puts his skills to good use to apologise and begin his wooing.
I really like that Clay doesn't try to make excuses, he acknowledges his mistakes and fully admits she took his breath and his brain cells the moment he saw her. Clay is definitely the sweetest of the three Bearly brothers, but it doesn't stop him being competitive and making stupid bets! The dreaded red stilettos make another appearance, and probably not for the last time! I look forward to the spin off series for the Alaskan cousins, I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Clay may prefer to be behind a computer screen rather than in front of people, and he may have inadvertently insulted Bethany at their first meeting, but I love that he puts his skills to good use to apologise and begin his wooing.
I really like that Clay doesn't try to make excuses, he acknowledges his mistakes and fully admits she took his breath and his brain cells the moment he saw her. Clay is definitely the sweetest of the three Bearly brothers, but it doesn't stop him being competitive and making stupid bets! The dreaded red stilettos make another appearance, and probably not for the last time! I look forward to the spin off series for the Alaskan cousins, I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
May 22, 2024
It became my favorite book of the entire series! 🫶🏻🧸
June 19, 2023
I was waiting for Clay and Bethany’s story and it was worth the wait! They didn’t get started off on quite the right foot but Clay was determined to make up for it. Bethany decided to give him a chance and the rest was history. I loved their banter and how they kinda kept to themselves until they told their siblings. It was also nice to get a peak at more of the family too. Excited to see who’s story is next!
May 16, 2023
*sigh* this is the last of the Bearly brothers *sad face*......BUT NOT OF THE BEARLY FAMILY!!! YES!!
We get Bearly Icy, Dillon's story Jan 2024.
YES Loni Ree will write more fated mate /dual virgin love stories! They are so sweet, no angst, very light, humorous, and a delight to read!
Safe
No cheating
No OM
NO OW
No separation
DUAL VIRGIN/Fated mates/each others one and only
Lot of love and sex
funny moments, among the brothers
no angst
very honey sweet read
HEA
This book is about Clay and Bethany. The story starts off the same, he meets her, is so stunned that he found his mate and that her beauty is otherworldly that when she puts out her hand in greeting, he doesn't shake it. Since she is spicy she lets him have it and he threatens to spank her. LOL! That gets her heated and she walks away, meanwhile he is thinking of how to fix this faux pas.
They text, call, get to know each other and he fixes her computer issues, and when one thing leads to another, and they officially become mate, they hide their mating a secret, since the two other brothers and her sisters have their own love stories and they did not want intrude. Of course they tell them and now all three couples are mated, in love and happy!
Clay is asked to help one of his cousins solve an issue he is having and he refuses to leave Bethany so he asks her to come with him, and it will be a romantic getaway! So they travel up to Glacial Pass, where Clay's polar bear cousins live. We are introduced to the bigger, burlier, handsome polar bear cousins, so MORE dual virgin/fate mate stories to come for these sibblings!!! The twins Gabe and Grant, then we have Gianna, and lastly, the youngest of the bunch, Dillon. Clay and Bethany decide to move up there after bonding with the family and open a new honey bun shop there next to Gianna's café. Of course there are several sweet epilogues that end the series beautifully.
I recommend reading the trilogy of the Bearly brothers and the Sweet sisters, it is worth your time, will put a smile on your face and again, this is not the end. Loni Ree knows romance, the sweet, meet cute light read that puts a smile on your face. She also respects fated mates, as the couple in every story are both virgins and each others one and only, (as it should be) so we are safe in her shifter romance world.
Happy reading!
We get Bearly Icy, Dillon's story Jan 2024.
YES Loni Ree will write more fated mate /dual virgin love stories! They are so sweet, no angst, very light, humorous, and a delight to read!
Safe
No cheating
No OM
NO OW
No separation
DUAL VIRGIN/Fated mates/each others one and only
Lot of love and sex
funny moments, among the brothers
no angst
very honey sweet read
HEA
This book is about Clay and Bethany. The story starts off the same, he meets her, is so stunned that he found his mate and that her beauty is otherworldly that when she puts out her hand in greeting, he doesn't shake it. Since she is spicy she lets him have it and he threatens to spank her. LOL! That gets her heated and she walks away, meanwhile he is thinking of how to fix this faux pas.
They text, call, get to know each other and he fixes her computer issues, and when one thing leads to another, and they officially become mate, they hide their mating a secret, since the two other brothers and her sisters have their own love stories and they did not want intrude. Of course they tell them and now all three couples are mated, in love and happy!
Clay is asked to help one of his cousins solve an issue he is having and he refuses to leave Bethany so he asks her to come with him, and it will be a romantic getaway! So they travel up to Glacial Pass, where Clay's polar bear cousins live. We are introduced to the bigger, burlier, handsome polar bear cousins, so MORE dual virgin/fate mate stories to come for these sibblings!!! The twins Gabe and Grant, then we have Gianna, and lastly, the youngest of the bunch, Dillon. Clay and Bethany decide to move up there after bonding with the family and open a new honey bun shop there next to Gianna's café. Of course there are several sweet epilogues that end the series beautifully.
I recommend reading the trilogy of the Bearly brothers and the Sweet sisters, it is worth your time, will put a smile on your face and again, this is not the end. Loni Ree knows romance, the sweet, meet cute light read that puts a smile on your face. She also respects fated mates, as the couple in every story are both virgins and each others one and only, (as it should be) so we are safe in her shifter romance world.
Happy reading!
May 25, 2023
I think of the 3 sisters, this one is my favorite and it's only by a thin margin. Because I gotta tell ya, I had just as many annoyances reading this one as I did with the first. I think Clay being the more shy reserved, nerdy brother is what kept be so invested to finish this series.
After an awkward encounter where Clay inadvertently insults Bethany, he has to find a way to make it up to his mate. Because he and his bear can't stand that their mate thinks of her as anything other than a goddess and blessing. But technology is where Clay thrives, so he chooses to use his greatest asset to his advantage to get Bethany to talk to him and understand what happened.
Bethany knew that the bears of Honey Pot Hollow weren't exactly welcoming of 3 human women moving to town. But she never thought the one man she found attractive right off the bat would be one to not welcome her. However, even she can't help but thaw when Clay tells her the reason for his freeze-up when they first met.
So while this was an okay read for me I got to talk about my issues with it.
First, the synopsis...is nobody going to mention how it's confusing for the reader when it says 'CORA' instead of Bethany?
My second issue I just couldn't understand why Bethany and Clay wanted to keep their relationship and mating a secret? Like let's be honest had it happened with the other two sisters, Bethany would've been upset and mad because they all claim to be so close and there are no secrets between them.
After an awkward encounter where Clay inadvertently insults Bethany, he has to find a way to make it up to his mate. Because he and his bear can't stand that their mate thinks of her as anything other than a goddess and blessing. But technology is where Clay thrives, so he chooses to use his greatest asset to his advantage to get Bethany to talk to him and understand what happened.
Bethany knew that the bears of Honey Pot Hollow weren't exactly welcoming of 3 human women moving to town. But she never thought the one man she found attractive right off the bat would be one to not welcome her. However, even she can't help but thaw when Clay tells her the reason for his freeze-up when they first met.
So while this was an okay read for me I got to talk about my issues with it.
First, the synopsis...is nobody going to mention how it's confusing for the reader when it says 'CORA' instead of Bethany?
My second issue I just couldn't understand why Bethany and Clay wanted to keep their relationship and mating a secret? Like let's be honest had it happened with the other two sisters, Bethany would've been upset and mad because they all claim to be so close and there are no secrets between them.
May 19, 2023
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Last Bearly brothers book. Clay also doesn’t react well when he meets his mate Bethany, but he quickly figures out how to right it. Being a computer guy and a bit more quite than his brothers, after his faux pas he starts to text Bethany. Having seen both her sisters with their mate’s Bethany wants that too so she’s pretty quick to give Clay another chance. They keep their mating a secret for a bit. They are sweet together and their sexy times spicy.
When Clay has to visit his cousin in Glacier Pass to help find who is sabotaging his company he takes Bethany with him. He smells her pregnancy and tells her while he proposes when they get to Glacier Pass. Lots of I love yous and more sexy times. She meets his cousins, his aunt, and uncle, this sets up the cousins stories coming soon.
It takes a few weeks to find the saboteur in the meantime Bethany falls in love with Glacier Pass and is best friends with his cousin Gianna. She tells her sisters they have decided to move and to open a second honey bun shop in town. They do go back Honey Pot Hollow when Mabel and Cora have their babies. Bonus epilogue from momma bear’s pov, she’s happy all three boys are happily married and giving her grand babies.
Last Bearly brothers book. Clay also doesn’t react well when he meets his mate Bethany, but he quickly figures out how to right it. Being a computer guy and a bit more quite than his brothers, after his faux pas he starts to text Bethany. Having seen both her sisters with their mate’s Bethany wants that too so she’s pretty quick to give Clay another chance. They keep their mating a secret for a bit. They are sweet together and their sexy times spicy.
When Clay has to visit his cousin in Glacier Pass to help find who is sabotaging his company he takes Bethany with him. He smells her pregnancy and tells her while he proposes when they get to Glacier Pass. Lots of I love yous and more sexy times. She meets his cousins, his aunt, and uncle, this sets up the cousins stories coming soon.
It takes a few weeks to find the saboteur in the meantime Bethany falls in love with Glacier Pass and is best friends with his cousin Gianna. She tells her sisters they have decided to move and to open a second honey bun shop in town. They do go back Honey Pot Hollow when Mabel and Cora have their babies. Bonus epilogue from momma bear’s pov, she’s happy all three boys are happily married and giving her grand babies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2023
This is the 3rd book of the Honey Pot Hollow series and I think this is the one I've been most excited to read. There's just something about Clay that made me hope he got his happily ever after..
Clay is the shy,sweet,hot computer geek of the family. He meets Bethany, who owns a bakery with her sisters and immediately knows she is supposed to be his mate..but unfortunately he messes up and Bethany decides she's gonna make him work for her to forgive him...so he sets a plan into motion that has some sweet moments, some playful moments and definitely some hot and steamy moments.
This book didn't disappoint at all.. I recommend starting with the first book and reading the whole series. The Bearly brothers are hilarious, stubborn but sexy men who know that their mates are worth any trouble they have to go through to get them.
Clay is the shy,sweet,hot computer geek of the family. He meets Bethany, who owns a bakery with her sisters and immediately knows she is supposed to be his mate..but unfortunately he messes up and Bethany decides she's gonna make him work for her to forgive him...so he sets a plan into motion that has some sweet moments, some playful moments and definitely some hot and steamy moments.
This book didn't disappoint at all.. I recommend starting with the first book and reading the whole series. The Bearly brothers are hilarious, stubborn but sexy men who know that their mates are worth any trouble they have to go through to get them.
May 15, 2023
I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This was an amazing fated mates romance. It was the last book in the series and each book can definitely be read on its own but reading the whole series did enhance the pleasure for me. I’m really sad to see the series end because I have so enjoyed it but luckily the polar bear cousins will be getting a series so there’s something to look forward to.
This was Clay and Bethany’s story and it was the perfect way to end. I loved the two together, and their first meet was absolutely hilarious. I just loved everything about the story especially the epilogue.
This was an amazing fated mates romance. It was the last book in the series and each book can definitely be read on its own but reading the whole series did enhance the pleasure for me. I’m really sad to see the series end because I have so enjoyed it but luckily the polar bear cousins will be getting a series so there’s something to look forward to.
This was Clay and Bethany’s story and it was the perfect way to end. I loved the two together, and their first meet was absolutely hilarious. I just loved everything about the story especially the epilogue.
May 22, 2023
Clay Bearly owns his own IT support company. Bethany Sweet is the middle Sweet sister. They opened the Honey Buns Bakery in Honey Pot Hollow. It is a bear shifter community and the Sweet sisters are humans.
While her sisters are having issues with their mates, Bethany and Clay talk, text and video chat to get to know each other. Clay helps Bethany get the bakery’s computer system fixed. They basically keep a low profile regarding their attraction to each other.
I loved all three stories and loved the final epilogue told by Mama Bearly.
While her sisters are having issues with their mates, Bethany and Clay talk, text and video chat to get to know each other. Clay helps Bethany get the bakery’s computer system fixed. They basically keep a low profile regarding their attraction to each other.
I loved all three stories and loved the final epilogue told by Mama Bearly.
May 16, 2023
Grumpy Bear gets his Spicy Mate
This was such a cute series. I’m not usually a big fan of shifter tropes but these brothers stole my heart. Clay was such a good mate to Bethany. He did everything he could to make her happy. Even eventually loving to Glacier Pass.
I loved the whole series so much more than I expected to. The three Bearly brothers and their mates were so much fun to read!
This was such a cute series. I’m not usually a big fan of shifter tropes but these brothers stole my heart. Clay was such a good mate to Bethany. He did everything he could to make her happy. Even eventually loving to Glacier Pass.
I loved the whole series so much more than I expected to. The three Bearly brothers and their mates were so much fun to read!
May 16, 2023
Clay comes face to face with his mate, Bethany
Clay comes face to face with his mate, Bethany. He's rendered speechless and just sticks his foot in his mouth where she's concerned. He soon figures out he needs to butter up his mate so he doesn't end up alone.
Bethany soon finds that she can't get Clay off of her mind and sets out to catch her bear.
These two are too cute together and extremely hot!
I enjoyed this read 📚!
Clay comes face to face with his mate, Bethany. He's rendered speechless and just sticks his foot in his mouth where she's concerned. He soon figures out he needs to butter up his mate so he doesn't end up alone.
Bethany soon finds that she can't get Clay off of her mind and sets out to catch her bear.
These two are too cute together and extremely hot!
I enjoyed this read 📚!
May 18, 2023
Now the last couple gets his HEA. Clay is a bear shifter and when he meets Bethany the owner of the new bakery.... He instantly screwed up. She is his mate and he kind of offended her. Instalove, sweet,steamy, romantic and safe (heck yes dual virgins 😍) with an awesome storyline and with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍😍
May 22, 2023
Sweet!!
Another wild read, I loved this series and can't wait for the next one. The characters and their stories. How they all over lap is just amazing. It draws you in, and you have fallen in love with everyone. It's got the right heat and just enough action and drama it keep you interested. I loved this book!
Another wild read, I loved this series and can't wait for the next one. The characters and their stories. How they all over lap is just amazing. It draws you in, and you have fallen in love with everyone. It's got the right heat and just enough action and drama it keep you interested. I loved this book!
May 16, 2023
Great Read
I loved this book and I was glad to see Clay and Bethany get their HEA and see into the future to see how their lives are going. I look forward to the next Bearly family members series
I loved this book and I was glad to see Clay and Bethany get their HEA and see into the future to see how their lives are going. I look forward to the next Bearly family members series
May 16, 2023
Clay and Bethany didn’t get started off on quite the right foot. I loved the two together, and their first meet was absolutely hilarious. A wonderful addition to this series and keeps you pleasantly captivated.
May 17, 2023
I absolutely love the newest book in the Honey Pot Hollow series. I have really been looking forward to Clay and Bethany's story. These silly bears truly find their match. I'm really excited to see the Polar bear cousins get their perfect mates in your spin-off series.
May 17, 2023
clay and Beverly
We get the 3rd sister and 3rd brothers story
Double virgin
No cheating
No ow/on drama
We get a fun epilogue with Momma Bear POV
Worth the read and i do recommend reading the first two before this one but it isn’t 100 percent necessary
We get the 3rd sister and 3rd brothers story
Double virgin
No cheating
No ow/on drama
We get a fun epilogue with Momma Bear POV
Worth the read and i do recommend reading the first two before this one but it isn’t 100 percent necessary
May 18, 2023
Lucky Bear
Clay is struck speechless the first time he meets his mate Bethany but he quickly apologizes via text and through their text correspondence manages to win a second chance that he doesn't waste in this sweet read.
Clay is struck speechless the first time he meets his mate Bethany but he quickly apologizes via text and through their text correspondence manages to win a second chance that he doesn't waste in this sweet read.
May 19, 2023
such a sweet series
This was such a sweet series. I’m sad to be at the end of these brother and sister trios stories but do look forward to the cousins’ stories. This was a fun and steamy quick read. Loved it.
This was such a sweet series. I’m sad to be at the end of these brother and sister trios stories but do look forward to the cousins’ stories. This was a fun and steamy quick read. Loved it.
May 22, 2023
4 1/2⭐️
Good read. This series was funny. I love the way the brothers tease it other. But when they find their mates they don’t play. It was hard to believe that Clay and Bethany move to Glacier Bay I believe that’s the name. Good read
Good read. This series was funny. I love the way the brothers tease it other. But when they find their mates they don’t play. It was hard to believe that Clay and Bethany move to Glacier Bay I believe that’s the name. Good read
May 26, 2023
Great book
Sweet, Funny, and Sexy. This is a great book 3 to the Bearly Brothers. I loved how fast our spicy redhead takes matters into her own hands. I loved the fire between this mated couple.
Sweet, Funny, and Sexy. This is a great book 3 to the Bearly Brothers. I loved how fast our spicy redhead takes matters into her own hands. I loved the fire between this mated couple.
June 25, 2023
Loved
Loved this series and sad to see it end. Clay and Bethany are the perfect mates. They have less drama than their siblings, but they were so sweet with each other. Excited to read about the polar bears next year.
Loved this series and sad to see it end. Clay and Bethany are the perfect mates. They have less drama than their siblings, but they were so sweet with each other. Excited to read about the polar bears next year.
July 1, 2023
Good
Bethany and Clay's story is sweet. No drama, they just sort of fall into their relationship. This story felt more like a bridge, introducing is to another set of Bearly brothers.
Bethany and Clay's story is sweet. No drama, they just sort of fall into their relationship. This story felt more like a bridge, introducing is to another set of Bearly brothers.
July 9, 2023
Clay and Bethany have a run in at the bakery, which doesn't go well because when Clay realises she's his mate, he gets all tongue tied and ends up insulting her lmao but he soon sets out to apologise and woo her in the sweetest of ways
3/5 stars
3/5 stars
July 14, 2023
I'm really enjoying this series but this has to be my favorite. I loved the texting aspect of this book. I like that these two were having a few issues but tried to keep it to themselves and away from their families.
November 20, 2023
Nearly Spicy
I'm saddened to know this is the last book of the series. All three books were a sweet love story. The brotherly rivalry and outrageous bets were hilarious. I appreciated the bonus epilogue at the end of all the books showing how all of them for their HEAs.
I'm saddened to know this is the last book of the series. All three books were a sweet love story. The brotherly rivalry and outrageous bets were hilarious. I appreciated the bonus epilogue at the end of all the books showing how all of them for their HEAs.
January 21, 2024
Aww
I like that Clay was the shy one this time. Gotta love the redheads and their firey personalities. Bethany definitely took charge, so her shy mate and her wouldn't lose out on the mate bond.
I like that Clay was the shy one this time. Gotta love the redheads and their firey personalities. Bethany definitely took charge, so her shy mate and her wouldn't lose out on the mate bond.
May 13, 2023
I loved Bethany and Clay. The Bearly brothers and their mates were so sweet, and I couldn't wait to see the last brother and Sweet sister get their story. I loved the Mamma Bear epilogue!
May 18, 2023
WOW! Soo soo good! I love Clay and Bethany together! Such a sexy and beautiful love story! I absolutly loved it soo soo much! Can't wait for Dillon's story! 😍❤️🔥🥰
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