Sweet Heart for the Bear: Uncle Uzzi's Date to Mate: A Magical Matchmaking App for Fated Mates Book

by C.D. Gorri

One date can lead to love. You just have to believe.

Horace Vanderbilt is not your ordinary Bear Shifter. He has a few quirks that make dating a little bit difficult. Like his beastly temper. He needs a mate and fast, but with his rep Horace’s options are limited.

Carina Coppola runs the new pizzeria in town with her sisters. The buxom beauty is excellent with dough, but not so great when it comes to romance. She doesn’t believe in happy ever afters, but the right man could change all that.

Can Uncle Uzzi’s Magical Matchmaking App, Date to Mate, help this growly grump find true love?

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2025

About the author

C.D. Gorri is a USA Today Bestselling author of steamy contemporary & paranormal romance & urban fantasy.

She is the creator of the Grazi Kelly Universe.

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An avid reader with a profound love for books and literature, when she is not writing or taking care of her family, she can usually be found with a book or tablet in hand. C.D. lives in her home state of New Jersey where many of her characters or stories are based. Her tales are fast paced yet detailed with satisfying conclusions.

If you enjoy powerful heroines and loyal heroes who face relatable problems in both contemporary and supernatural settings, journey into C.D. Gorri's Universe today.

You will find sassy, curvy heroines and sexy, love-driven heroes who find their HEAs between the pages. Werewolves, Bears, Dragons, Tigers, Witches, Romani, Lynxes, Foxes, Thunderbirds, Vampires, and many more Shifters and supernatural creatures dwell within her worlds. The most important thing is every mate in this universe is fated, loyal, and true lovers always get their happily-ever-afters.

Want to know how it all began? Enter the Grazi Kelly Universe with Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel or pick up Charley's Christmas Wolf and dive into the Macconwood Pack Novel Series today.

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Reviews

[Tamare · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and supernatural, with just the right amount of fun and flirty energy to keep me smiling the entire time. Horace Vanderbilt and Carina Coppola were such a perfect pair. Their chemistry was magnetic, and I loved watching their connection unfold from awkward first spark to full-on fated mates.

C.D. Gorri does such a great job balancing humor, heart, and heat. Horace’s grumpy, protective nature paired with Carina’s bold, down-to-earth charm made for a romance that felt both magical and believable. The supernatural element was light but sexy, adding a playful twist to a story that was already full of charm and passion.

I’m obsessed with the idea of Uncle Uzzi’s “Date to Mate” app, and I can’t wait to see how this series continues to evolve around it. There’s something so fun about a matchmaking app designed for fated mates—it opens the door for endless possibilities and new couples to fall for.

This story left me smiling, swooning, and ready to dive right into the next one.

[T.M. Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Heart for the Bear: Uncle Uzzi's Date to Mate: A Magical Matchmaking App for Fated Mates Book
by C.D. Gorri
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts

REVIEW

I was so tickled to get more in the world of Uncle Uzzi.
Carina and her sister own a pizza shop, and she wants to take it to higher heights but... technology has her stumped.
Well she is in luck when she meets Horace he is a tech wiz but not only that.
And why would he do all that he is about to do? Well she is his...

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pizza and love what a combination!

Uncle Uzzi, I just love his character and I know this series is going to be a hit!

Horace was helping Uncle Uzzi with his new dating adventure when he comes across Carina his fated mate.

These two are meant to be and when Uncle Uzzi gets involves you can guarantee lots of spark, sizzling moments and a HEA!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horace and Carina
I couldn't wait for more Uncle Uzzi's shaningons, and now he's back. The sly old fox, I mean witch, knows exactly what he's doing. He matches a grumpy, nearly reclusive bear (Horace) with a sunshine, pizza making human (Carina). I loved how close Carina's sister's are to her and their wit and banter. I love steamy fated mates stories. This one is really good as I've come to expect from all of C.D.Gorri's books.

[Teri Ruscak · Rating 5 out of 5]

C.D. Gorri
Sweet Heart for the Bear: Uncle Uzzi’s Date to Mate: A Magical Matchmaking App for Fated Mates Book
Horace and Carina
Carina owns The Pizza Girls with her sisters in the lobby of a highrise in Newark.
Horace live upstairs from the pizzeria, and goes downstairs with Uncle Uzzi for a business meeting at The Pizza Girls, where he meets Carina.

[Tara Heilman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since Uncle Uzzi was first introduced, I knew he would continue to be a favorite of mine. It's a guarantee that this magical matchmaker will bring us many great stories. Horace and Carina were such the perfect couple. They both had so much love to give. I can't wait to read about Dina and MJ. Another amazing shifter finds his mate.

[Janet Hendricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Start to The Series

Uncle Uzzi is online and his matchmaking app has its first match. Bear Shifter Horace and pizzeria owner Carina share one look and Bam! Ever shy Horace runs and sassy Carina is pining for the big lug. Will Horace get up enough nerve to take what's him? Will the fur fly? Oh, Yeah! Enjoy!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m loving this series

I’ve been in a book funk for a while after finishing (and rereading) the Honey Badger Chronicles and Pride Series by Shelly Laurenston. I’ve finally found books written in the same style. Oddly, the location of both series are almost the same. (New York and Jersey)

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome story. Horace is a bear shifter who's also a loner. Carina is a human who owns the pizza shop in his building and when he meets her his bear knows she's the one. This is a wonderful fun shifter story and Uncle Uzzi is there to help their matchmaking along. Fast and fun, sweet and steamy, lovely story.

[Judith Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Uncle Uzzi

So glad Uncle Uzzi is back. This is another C D Gorri winner winner book. Love the story and great characters to fall in love with . Looking forward to the next book.

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Uncle Uzzi so much!! I was so excited he is back and this story met all my high expectations! A deliciously grumpy bear, a sunny, beautiful human, love, romance, sweetness and steam! Beautiful, fun romance that gave me all the good feels and a wonderful HEA

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Uncle Uzzi, that sly little devil of a magical matchmaking Witch! Horace never stood a chance against finding Carina. Looking forward to more Magical Dating App books.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matchmaking app romance (for fated mates). Funny and steamy, with a shifter bear that is immediately head over heels..

[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Anna gardone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horace and Carina

This is a short story, but a fun read. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. There is insta-love romance and a happily ever after.

[Melvena Asa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Heart for the Bear

Absolutely loved this book . It is a great start to a new series. It is full of mysterious twists that you will definitely get lost in.

[Vanessa Hilario Mata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely matchmaking romance! Horace and Carina have an instant connection, but with Uncle Uzzi’s Magical Matchmaking app, Date to Mate they get a little push for the first date. A must read for this wonderful story!

[Diana Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Witch and a Bear Walk into a Pizzeria …

I loved Horace and Carina’s story ! Uncle Uzzi strikes again ! It’s the perfect length for an afternoon read or before bedtime ( just be prepared to get a little hot as the sex between them is blazing )! Can’t wait to see Carina’s sisters get their stories . 5✨’s

[Brandy B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweetheart for the Bear by C.D. Gorri was such a fun, cozy and fuzzy ride.

I literally read it in one sitting and totally fell for the growly bear.

Quick easy read and just the right amount of 🌶️.

If you love fated mates and a small town trope this one’s for you