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Bitter Wind
He swore he’d never take another mate…
Grizzly bear shifter, Ryker Windsor, doesn’t want a mate—ever. His first mating was a mistake, and though he doesn’t regret raising his sons, he refuses to let another woman into his heart—or his head. But when Carly Masters walks into his shop, all his careful walls start to crack.
She’s not looking for forever…
Curvy girl, Carly Masters, never expected the town’s broody mechanic to ask her out. She’s not chasing fairy tales, but the instant pull between them is impossible to ignore. Ryker makes her crave something she’s never had, and though he’s holding back, she can’t help but hope for more.
Fate doesn’t care about his promises…
Ryker vowed to spend the rest of his life alone, but fighting the bond between them is futile. Carly is his, and now that he has her, letting go isn’t an option. But old wounds run deep, and if he can’t overcome his past, he might lose the only woman who was ever meant to be his.
"This is a steamy small-town shifter romance with a possessive hero, a curvy heroine, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA."
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Each book in the HICKORY BEAR RAPIDS Series can be read as a stand-alone, but they are more enjoyable when read in order!
HICKORY BEAR
1. BITTER WIND
2. STEADY WIND
3. DUAL WIND
Grizzly bear shifter, Ryker Windsor, doesn’t want a mate—ever. His first mating was a mistake, and though he doesn’t regret raising his sons, he refuses to let another woman into his heart—or his head. But when Carly Masters walks into his shop, all his careful walls start to crack.
She’s not looking for forever…
Curvy girl, Carly Masters, never expected the town’s broody mechanic to ask her out. She’s not chasing fairy tales, but the instant pull between them is impossible to ignore. Ryker makes her crave something she’s never had, and though he’s holding back, she can’t help but hope for more.
Fate doesn’t care about his promises…
Ryker vowed to spend the rest of his life alone, but fighting the bond between them is futile. Carly is his, and now that he has her, letting go isn’t an option. But old wounds run deep, and if he can’t overcome his past, he might lose the only woman who was ever meant to be his.
"This is a steamy small-town shifter romance with a possessive hero, a curvy heroine, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA."
***
Each book in the HICKORY BEAR RAPIDS Series can be read as a stand-alone, but they are more enjoyable when read in order!
HICKORY BEAR
1. BITTER WIND
2. STEADY WIND
3. DUAL WIND
165 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2025
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Ruby Shae
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March 16, 2025
A bear shifter who mated with the wrong person boss ever homage again. Ryker can't help himself when his true mate walks into his garage. Carly senses the attraction and is trying to keep her head straight.
The past still haunts Ryker, and he keeps pushing her away. When be almost loses Carly be realizes he needs to mate with her so he can happy. These two belong together and usually shifters don't settle for less than their fated mate. Even though he had the wrong mate he at least both is sons from that
union.
I always like shifted stories, this one was good I just wanted more of his bear.
The past still haunts Ryker, and he keeps pushing her away. When be almost loses Carly be realizes he needs to mate with her so he can happy. These two belong together and usually shifters don't settle for less than their fated mate. Even though he had the wrong mate he at least both is sons from that
union.
I always like shifted stories, this one was good I just wanted more of his bear.
March 18, 2025
sweet heat
Loved this book couldn’t put it down would recommend it to anyone 18+ very unique and lovable characters very relatable
Loved this book couldn’t put it down would recommend it to anyone 18+ very unique and lovable characters very relatable
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