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Bear Creek Forever: Thornberg Ranch #4
A Heart to Bear
Small Town Shifter Romance
After being jilted a week before her wedding, Tammy swears off love and escapes her old life to care for her injured Uncle Gavin in the peaceful small town of Bear Creek. Tammy takes over the work in Gavin’s veterinarian practice, content to spend her days tending to the local animals, but her resolve to avoid romance is tested when she meets Dougray Thornberg—a rugged rancher whose family has called Bear Creek home for generations.
Tammy and Dougray’s connection is undeniable, but when she discovers Dougray’s secret—that he’s a bear shifter and her fated mate—she’s faced with a protect her fragile heart or embrace a bond stronger than anything she’s ever known.
As Tammy and Dougray grow closer, an unseen danger lurks in the wild, threatening their newfound connection. And when Tammy’s ex-fiancé shows up in Bear Creek, stirring up old wounds, it becomes clear that Tammy’s future—both in love and in life—is far from certain.
Can Tammy trust Dougray enough to take a leap of faith, or will her past and the looming danger tear them apart before they can build a life together?
Heartwarming, suspenseful, and filled with small-town charm, A Heart to Bear, is a shifter romance that will leave you believing in second chances and the power of true love.
After being jilted a week before her wedding, Tammy swears off love and escapes her old life to care for her injured Uncle Gavin in the peaceful small town of Bear Creek. Tammy takes over the work in Gavin’s veterinarian practice, content to spend her days tending to the local animals, but her resolve to avoid romance is tested when she meets Dougray Thornberg—a rugged rancher whose family has called Bear Creek home for generations.
Tammy and Dougray’s connection is undeniable, but when she discovers Dougray’s secret—that he’s a bear shifter and her fated mate—she’s faced with a protect her fragile heart or embrace a bond stronger than anything she’s ever known.
As Tammy and Dougray grow closer, an unseen danger lurks in the wild, threatening their newfound connection. And when Tammy’s ex-fiancé shows up in Bear Creek, stirring up old wounds, it becomes clear that Tammy’s future—both in love and in life—is far from certain.
Can Tammy trust Dougray enough to take a leap of faith, or will her past and the looming danger tear them apart before they can build a life together?
Heartwarming, suspenseful, and filled with small-town charm, A Heart to Bear, is a shifter romance that will leave you believing in second chances and the power of true love.
- GenresParanormal Romance
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2024
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Harmony Raines
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January 18, 2025
Just not for me.
April 16, 2025
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought that it was another good addition to the Bear Creek Forever: Thornberg Ranch Series by Harmony Raines. This book, like all the books in the Bear Creek Universe is an insta-love story about fated mates. Tammy has come to Bear Creek to help her injured Uncle Gavin with his Veterinary Clinic, as well as a way to escape to rumour mill after she was jilted a week before the wedding by her ex fiancé Peter.
Tammy knows of shifters since she spent a lot of time in Bear Creek in her childhood and she saw her Uncle Gavin’s friend shift once. The last thing Dougray expects when the Vet comes to check out his pregnant horse Lucy, is for him to be injured and helping him with his clinic is his niece Tammy and that she happens to also be his mate. Dougray could tell that Tammy by the look in her eyes when they shook hands and she felt the spark of their connection that she’s been hurt recently so he needs to approach things slowly.
When Tammy learns they’re mates she’s ready to see where their connections goes by slowly getting to know each other, as she’s still hurt from her ex’s actions with Dougray is okay with. I really liked the suspenseful aspect during this book, as it added an unexpected but most welcome twist to Dougray & Tammy’s happily ever after. I’m looking forward to reading Klein’s story next. I’d definitely recommend this book, series, universe and author to everyone.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought that it was another good addition to the Bear Creek Forever: Thornberg Ranch Series by Harmony Raines. This book, like all the books in the Bear Creek Universe is an insta-love story about fated mates. Tammy has come to Bear Creek to help her injured Uncle Gavin with his Veterinary Clinic, as well as a way to escape to rumour mill after she was jilted a week before the wedding by her ex fiancé Peter.
Tammy knows of shifters since she spent a lot of time in Bear Creek in her childhood and she saw her Uncle Gavin’s friend shift once. The last thing Dougray expects when the Vet comes to check out his pregnant horse Lucy, is for him to be injured and helping him with his clinic is his niece Tammy and that she happens to also be his mate. Dougray could tell that Tammy by the look in her eyes when they shook hands and she felt the spark of their connection that she’s been hurt recently so he needs to approach things slowly.
When Tammy learns they’re mates she’s ready to see where their connections goes by slowly getting to know each other, as she’s still hurt from her ex’s actions with Dougray is okay with. I really liked the suspenseful aspect during this book, as it added an unexpected but most welcome twist to Dougray & Tammy’s happily ever after. I’m looking forward to reading Klein’s story next. I’d definitely recommend this book, series, universe and author to everyone.
December 12, 2024
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧
Genre & Tropes : Paranormal Romance x Bear Shifters x Small Town x Awful Ex x Mate at first sight
Une romance paranormale que j'ai lu avec plaisir mais que j'aurais voulu plus longue !
J'ai un petit faible pour les ours shifters qui ne sont pas mes préférés mais que j'adore quand j'ai besoin d'une romance mignonne =)
Le livre était un peu court et j'aurais voulu une romance plus lente et un ex plus maléfique mais j'ai quand même passé un bon moment !
Bref, une romance mignonne avec des ours shifters qui se lit trop vite !
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A paranormal romance that I read with pleasure but that I would have liked longer !
I have a little weakness for bear shifters who are not my favorite but that I love when I need a cute romance =)
The book was a little short and I would have liked a slower romance and a more evil ex but I still had a good time !
In short, a cute romance with bear shifters that is read too quickly !
Genre & Tropes : Paranormal Romance x Bear Shifters x Small Town x Awful Ex x Mate at first sight
Une romance paranormale que j'ai lu avec plaisir mais que j'aurais voulu plus longue !
J'ai un petit faible pour les ours shifters qui ne sont pas mes préférés mais que j'adore quand j'ai besoin d'une romance mignonne =)
Le livre était un peu court et j'aurais voulu une romance plus lente et un ex plus maléfique mais j'ai quand même passé un bon moment !
Bref, une romance mignonne avec des ours shifters qui se lit trop vite !
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A paranormal romance that I read with pleasure but that I would have liked longer !
I have a little weakness for bear shifters who are not my favorite but that I love when I need a cute romance =)
The book was a little short and I would have liked a slower romance and a more evil ex but I still had a good time !
In short, a cute romance with bear shifters that is read too quickly !
April 25, 2025
3.5 stars.
More interesting than the previous books.
Mainly due to the hurt shifter aspect and how that played out with Finlay. (soft spot for my grandsons name).
Liked Dougray getting his mate and the fact Tammy knew about shifters was a good change.
Both Tammy and her uncle Gavin were likeable.
The whole fool Peter but was fun.
Though I wouldn’t want to entrust my animals to vets who don’t react properly in an emergency situation. Why wasn’t Tammy starting treatment on the way to the clinic. Ezra had bought her medical bag so she could have at least given him antibiotics or a pain killer.
And they don’t mention cleaning (debriding) the infected wound before stitching it, which is a must do. Antibiotic drips alone won’t work.
I am intrigued to know more about Jay, the missing brother.
Read through kindle unlimited.
More interesting than the previous books.
Mainly due to the hurt shifter aspect and how that played out with Finlay. (soft spot for my grandsons name).
Liked Dougray getting his mate and the fact Tammy knew about shifters was a good change.
Both Tammy and her uncle Gavin were likeable.
The whole fool Peter but was fun.
Though I wouldn’t want to entrust my animals to vets who don’t react properly in an emergency situation. Why wasn’t Tammy starting treatment on the way to the clinic. Ezra had bought her medical bag so she could have at least given him antibiotics or a pain killer.
And they don’t mention cleaning (debriding) the infected wound before stitching it, which is a must do. Antibiotic drips alone won’t work.
I am intrigued to know more about Jay, the missing brother.
Read through kindle unlimited.
December 2, 2024
A Heart To Bear #4 11/30/2024
Tammy has come back to Bear Creek to help out her uncle after he has hurt is ankle. But she also needs the break after her ex dumped her one week before their wedding. But coming to Bear Creek will get her true love. Dougray has been waiting along time to find his mate and she just drove up. Her and her uncle are the areas veterinarians and they have come to check one of Dougray’s horses not know he is her mate. But soon they face the facts that fate has brought then together. But they have to solve a mystery before they can make a life together. So enjoy another great read from ms. Raines !!
Tammy has come back to Bear Creek to help out her uncle after he has hurt is ankle. But she also needs the break after her ex dumped her one week before their wedding. But coming to Bear Creek will get her true love. Dougray has been waiting along time to find his mate and she just drove up. Her and her uncle are the areas veterinarians and they have come to check one of Dougray’s horses not know he is her mate. But soon they face the facts that fate has brought then together. But they have to solve a mystery before they can make a life together. So enjoy another great read from ms. Raines !!
January 8, 2025
Opps that can't be correct, can it? There were a couple of head scratchers caused by glaring inconsistencies. One time, they were eating pot roast, and then the pot roast miraculously turned into meatloaf, then turned back into pot roast. Hummm, a new kind of shape shifter, maybe?? Then, a couple of pages later, on a different day, they were eating lunch that shifted into dinner and then back to lunch in the matter of a paragraph or several. Well, now we have all that shifting out of the way. I can say that the book was a cute read but had lean meat to it. On the good side, you will need oven mits to 📚 read. Still sweating.
November 30, 2024
Wonderful!
Dougray and Tammy...The fourth Thornberg bear shifter finds his mate in Tammy, a veterinarian. She's hesitant to accept the mating bond. Meanwhile, there's something strange happening near Bear Creek. It's spooking the animals and bringing unwanted attention to the Bear Creek shifters. This story is quite the adventure that takes the reader on a wonderful ride of discovery. Enjoy!
Dougray and Tammy...The fourth Thornberg bear shifter finds his mate in Tammy, a veterinarian. She's hesitant to accept the mating bond. Meanwhile, there's something strange happening near Bear Creek. It's spooking the animals and bringing unwanted attention to the Bear Creek shifters. This story is quite the adventure that takes the reader on a wonderful ride of discovery. Enjoy!
December 5, 2024
Brilliant Series
A Heart to Bear (Bear Creek Forever Book 4) by Harmony Raines. Veterinarian Tammy’s fiancée Peter dumped her a week before they were to marry so she came to Bear Creek to help her uncle with his practice while her broken heart mended. When she met Dougray they both realised they were mates but decided to take it slow. Things get complicated when a lion and Tammy’s ex Peter show up.
A Heart to Bear (Bear Creek Forever Book 4) by Harmony Raines. Veterinarian Tammy’s fiancée Peter dumped her a week before they were to marry so she came to Bear Creek to help her uncle with his practice while her broken heart mended. When she met Dougray they both realised they were mates but decided to take it slow. Things get complicated when a lion and Tammy’s ex Peter show up.
April 14, 2025
Lion in Wait
As soon as he saw her, he knew she was his mate. It didn't take long for her to accept it. When out for a ride, they found a wounded lion shifter. They fixed him up but not without consequences. Social media posted pictures of paw prints and her ex arrives. I enjoyed the way they tricked him. Once he was gone, they got their HEA.
As soon as he saw her, he knew she was his mate. It didn't take long for her to accept it. When out for a ride, they found a wounded lion shifter. They fixed him up but not without consequences. Social media posted pictures of paw prints and her ex arrives. I enjoyed the way they tricked him. Once he was gone, they got their HEA.
November 26, 2024
A heart to bear
Loved this series and couldn't put it down enjoyed the characters and the storylines and can't wait to read more in this series so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
Loved this series and couldn't put it down enjoyed the characters and the storylines and can't wait to read more in this series so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
February 25, 2025
Bear Creek
Quick, insta love read with low key mystery. A broken heart and a new opportunity working with her uncle has the new veterinarian in town living out the adventure of a life time.
Quick, insta love read with low key mystery. A broken heart and a new opportunity working with her uncle has the new veterinarian in town living out the adventure of a life time.
April 9, 2025
The Shifter and the Vet
Such fun. Prepare for new beginnings, family and more family. Beloved characters add warmth and richness to the story (and an eagerness for their stories as well). I do love the shifters of Bear Creek (each of the series is gold).
Such fun. Prepare for new beginnings, family and more family. Beloved characters add warmth and richness to the story (and an eagerness for their stories as well). I do love the shifters of Bear Creek (each of the series is gold).
May 11, 2025
Loved it🐻🦁
I really loved this book📚 from this series! Once again another brother has found their fated mate. This series is filled with family, friendship, loyalty, romance and love❤
I really loved this book📚 from this series! Once again another brother has found their fated mate. This series is filled with family, friendship, loyalty, romance and love❤
December 5, 2024
A broken engagement makes room for better things
Tammy comes to visit her uncle when her wedding is called off. She meets Douglan her true mate. To get her they save a lion shifter.
Tammy comes to visit her uncle when her wedding is called off. She meets Douglan her true mate. To get her they save a lion shifter.
February 9, 2025
Great Read!
I enjoyed book 4 in this series watching Dougray and Tammy’s finding their HEA. I’m looking forward to book 5 in this series and will recommend this book to everyone.
I enjoyed book 4 in this series watching Dougray and Tammy’s finding their HEA. I’m looking forward to book 5 in this series and will recommend this book to everyone.
May 20, 2025
A Heart to Bear
Loved this book. Oh my it has only gotten better as it goes on. I can't wait for the next book. So Please hurry.
Loved this book. Oh my it has only gotten better as it goes on. I can't wait for the next book. So Please hurry.
June 19, 2025
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
August 18, 2025
Meeting her mate three days before her wedding
Book four Tammy comes to town to help her uncle and get over her ex leaving her a week before the wedding.
Book four Tammy comes to town to help her uncle and get over her ex leaving her a week before the wedding.
September 2, 2025
Great book
Really well written book and a story line that I did not expect. I totally would recommend this book. I'll read more from this author.
Really well written book and a story line that I did not expect. I totally would recommend this book. I'll read more from this author.
March 21, 2025
Back in Bear Creek with my favorite story of the series so far! Dougray & Tammy's story is sweet, sexy, suspenseful & a bit spicy all wrapped in a neat little package! I love these shifters!
Dougray has been waiting for his mate for...forever & she has just driven onto Thornberg Ranch to check on their pregnant mare!
Tammy has come to Bear Creek to help her uncle Gavin with his veterinary practice while his ankle is injured. She may also be running from the looks & whispers of friends & family, when her fiance cancels their wedding a week before its supposed to happen. She is most definitely NOT looking for a relationship, but she sure can feel the pull from a certain shifter & their bond! Though she is hesitant, she does enjoy spending time with Dougray, strengthening their bond.
The suspense in this story brings an interesting surprise I didn't see coming as well! Enjoy!
Dougray has been waiting for his mate for...forever & she has just driven onto Thornberg Ranch to check on their pregnant mare!
Tammy has come to Bear Creek to help her uncle Gavin with his veterinary practice while his ankle is injured. She may also be running from the looks & whispers of friends & family, when her fiance cancels their wedding a week before its supposed to happen. She is most definitely NOT looking for a relationship, but she sure can feel the pull from a certain shifter & their bond! Though she is hesitant, she does enjoy spending time with Dougray, strengthening their bond.
The suspense in this story brings an interesting surprise I didn't see coming as well! Enjoy!
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