Something is missing. Garret Hoffman had the perfect life, back when he was human. He does not remember what happened the night he was Turned into a grizzly shifter, and he hates the snarling animal inside of him. The animal side of him stole his comfortable life, and replaced it with one of chaos. He’s just trying to survive day to day without making a mistake that would bring the wrath of the blue dragon, but when a gorgeous crocodile shifter shows up at his doorstep asking for protection, he can’t tell her no. He wants nothing to do with the Cold Foot Crew, but he can’t get Raynah out of his head, and with a chance meeting in town, he finds himself intrigued by the rare beauty. He can be himself around her, bear and all. She is teaching him how to be a shifter, and the more time he spends with her, the more he wants to build a life with her. She feels like the missing piece, but Raynah is at a huge crossroads. She has been through something huge, and she’s in the middle of running away from the life she’s supposed to be settling into.
She doesn’t dare put down roots in Wreck’s Mountains. Crocodile shifter, Raynah Furrow, is newly escaped from Cold Foot Prison where the unspeakable has happened. The Cold Foot Crew has taken her in, but she’s struggling to connect with anyone anymore. The cabin she lives in is cold and empty, like her heart. She’s about to have a baby, but there are so many things that terrify her about the position she is in. When a familiar man witnesses a vulnerable moment, Raynah recognizes the grizzly shifter who saved her in the woods those weeks ago. Garret is even hotter than she remembers, and he seems genuine and sweet when he talks to her. It must be a trick. No man looks like that, and has good intentions. She has plans to run from the Cold Foot Crew, but Garret is making her rethink everything. The longer she stays here, the more attached she becomes to the man who is slowly learning to protect her heart. Nothing has ever terrified her more than giving a man power over her again. The only one who can end them is her. And she must. Destruction is all that she knows.
Don’t miss out on this heart-pounding roller coaster of a love story—a full-length third installment in T.S. Joyce’s bestselling Wreck’s Mountains series.
****Content Explicit spicy love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences.
T.S. Joyce is devoted to bringing hot shifter romances to readers. Hungry alpha males are her calling card, and the wilder the men, the more she'll make them pour their hearts out. She werebear swears there'll be no swooning heroines in her books. It takes tough-as-nails women to handle the shifters of Bear Valley.
She lives in a tiny town, outside of a tiny city, and devotes her life to writing big stories. Foodie, bear whisperer, ninja, thief of tiny bottles of awesome smelling hotel shampoo, nap connoisseur, movie fanatic, and zombie slayer, and most of this bio is true.
Bear Shifters? Check Smoldering Alpha Hotness? Double Check Sexy Scenes? Fasten up your girdles, ladies and gents, it's gonna to be a wild ride.
We meet Raynah in the first book in this series as a shifter in Cold Foot Prison who was a part of their breeding program. She’s pregnant when she escapes with the help of Katrina and King. She is chosen by Wreck to be a part of their Crew, but she honestly doesn’t feel as though she deserves to be with their Crew or feels like she is connecting to any of the other Crew members😢 Garret was Turned, but doesn’t know who his maker is. He feels disconnected to his animal until Raynah helps him❤️🩹
Until she sees Garret at the shops while she is window shopping for the baby…does she start to feel something for him and feel a little more at home🥰
Loved Raynah and Garret so much, that ending was spectacular🙌 So excited to find out more about Cash.
I liked Raynah and Garret together. He was her strength and she was his safety in a scary new world. I would love to rate it higher but for me, there were a few moments that were just a little too sappy sweet. Still a good read though! For what its worth, I'm convinced Garret's maker is Beaston. Absolutely no proof of that, just a hunch.
TS did it again! This book was a joy to read; full of hope, healing, overcoming and becoming. I thoroughly enjoyed diving in and rapidly devouring this book in one night....it was just too good to put down! Love these happy endings and feeling like I can relate to the characters on so many levels. Really enjoy seeing the other characters of Wrecks mountains grow with each story. Can hardly wait for the next story!
Read this in one sitting. Captured me from the first page. Garret and Raynah were just so complex and with each page you learned more and more about them as individuals and how well they complimented each other. Heart breaking stories, but such an awesome HEA.
This author grabs you with each story, no matter the time or place. I have been reading her work for over 10 years and am never disappointed. I sometimes hesitate to start a book unless I am ready for the tears, she never fails to bring them on, in a good and sometimes awful ways.
T s Joyce never writes a bad book at all, this is so darn touching so get the Kleenex handy, hits emotions, and wreck is awsome, it’s a must read, so I’m going to download. The series and read again, because they’re all that good you can re- read what Damon gets up to with old treasure and new ones
This is book three in the series of Wreck’s Mountains and features Raynah (crocodile) and Garett (bear). This is a cute romance between these two characters. Raynah as you know from book one, was in the breeding program at the prison. She was wrongly forced into that position. Garett has a wonderful back story and a fabulously supportive brother Dylan (human). I will not spoil it by giving anything away. I hope Dylan gets his own story/book. Garett finds Raynah attractive and approaches her to see if she is open to the possibilities. There is a happy ending. Read On!
Both Garrett and Raynah are so unsure of themselves for different reasons, so it's fun to watch them get to know each other, amid their attraction and how they get stronger together and are able to face all the hard things in their lives.
Raynah is hard put to believe a hunk like Garrett can really see her, but soon finds out she is much more than Cold Foot Prison made her out to be and this man really wants to be by her side. They have obstacles amongst themselves to work out, but they do so despite everything that stands in their way.
Another great one Ms. Joyce, can't wait to read the next installment of the Cold Foot series.
Both Garrett and Raynah are so unsure of themselves for different reasons, so it's fun to watch them get to know each other, amid their attraction and how they get stronger together and are able to face all the hard things in their lives. Better is how everyone else in their lives sees how things are better for them when they are together and firmly get behind them. The ending was so cute! Loved how happy they were together and so settled in life.
I am so happy for Raynah and Garrett. Just wished we got to see them interact more with the baby. Also we actually didn't see Raynah change. And I would have loved her brother and Mother to visit.
A troubled, pregnant, ex-con with trust issues falls in love with an abandoned turned shifter. I really enjoyed reading this book. Emotions and strength come through loud and clear.
Another awesome story from TS Joyce. Raynah is a Croc shifter who spent years in the Cold Foot Prison. She was used as a breeder and forced to become pregnant. When all hell broke loose and Damon arranged for most of the shifters to be set free Katrina made sure she wasn't left behind. Garret was human until the day he woke up and realized he was now a grizzly bear shifter. He has no idea who his maker is but he's been left on his own trying to figure out how to work with his bear. He's a good man and literally died trying to help save Sasha and Raynah from a Komodo Dragon shifter who was trying to kill them. Wreck brings him back and the attraction between Raynah and Garret starts to grow. As always TS brings out the emotional journey between two shifters and you get caught up in it. Excellent story and I highly recommend reading it.
In this gem, we have Garrett and Raynah's story. Family, forgiveness and learning to except our selves faults and all are main themes thru out this beautiful story. It was great to see familiar characters and meet new ones because that is what Joyce is all about weave family and friends to strengthen the main couple. Just when we think life is over, it really can be the beginning of a whole new path. This series is great and I would recommend it as a five star read. Peace out.
Cold Foot Croc is the third title in the Wreck’s Mountains series, part of the Damon’s Mountains universe, and brings us Raynah’s and Garret’s heartbreaking romance. Yes, “heartbreaking” because things and events have happened to each that changed their lives as they once knew them. Their lives are at a breaking point when they discover that they can be more, that they are better together… As mates, rather than running from what they could share for a lifetime.
We met Raynah earlier in the series. She was part of the horrendous breeding program at the nefarious Cold Foot Prison. Chosen to be part of the new crew at Wreck’s Mountains, she knows she should be grateful for a fresh start, especially since she’s pregnant, yet she’s empty inside and ready to run.
Garret is constantly fighting against his bear, having been turned against his will; he resents and hates the animal living inside him. He feels a connection to Raynah, but by not allowing his bear any say in his life, Garret doesn’t fully realize that she is his mate or that she can help him to calm, and even accept this new identity that he never asked for. Together, they could forge a future, lives worth living to the fullest, if only they could take the risk of trusting the other… if only Raynah stays.
My heart broke for both Raynah and Garret. Neither willingly sought out the lives they are living now, and both must make adjustments to their attitudes for what fate has dealt them. Watching them reach out to each other, even if reluctantly at times, was emotional. Their journey isn’t going to be easy, but so worth the effort of staying for each other in the end. If you love a well-written shifter romance with a couple who will break your heart, and slowly heal it once again, then you’d love Cold Foot Croc by T. S. Joyce. This is my favorite story of the series, so far, making me cry and smile equally, discovering their connection, their future. Yeah, it’s for this type of story that I read T. S. Joyce.
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This coupling was strongly hinted at in the last book, and did not disappoint. No one out there wasn’t rooting for Raynah to get her HEA. She was quite the dichotomy of a character. She started out with that sort of unwanted beagle from the testing facility kind of energy and swung to rottweiler from the fighting ring once those protective instincts reared. (Garrett is always golden retriever energy). Her backstory is heartbreaking, and I loved how insecure and frightened it made her but that she eventually overcomes it. And not just because of a man, she just finds her footing in her own time with some help from her pack until they feel like family. Loved that for her. I actually found Garrett’s growth played out well, if a little abruptly at times. He had a journey to learning himself that Raynah plays a big part in without her being the reason; more of a facilitator. There were some great analogies thrown in too. This one just pulled at me the whole way through. It made me want to be pregnant again, which is entirely ridiculous because I am miserable the entire time since my body hates it, but that’s what these words in here evoked. That nostalgia and limitless possibility of holding life within you before it’s out into the world. Super glad that baby wasn’t named Billy jack though.
‘Garret leaned down and kissed her lips. It wasn’t some perfect movie kiss. It was tear-stained cheeks, and open hearts, and a rawness to both of their souls, as if they’d just really seen each other for the first time. It was a kiss that said, I’m not running. It was an emotionally-charged declaration that he didn’t mind reading the story she’d carved on the walls she’d built to keep the world out. It was an I-still-see-the-good-in-you kiss, and for Raynah, it was the biggest moment of her life thus far. She could see Garret so clearly too, and there was nothing but good in that man.’
Book 3 in TS Joyce’s fabulous Wreck’s Mountain series continues after the members of the crew escape prison and are attempting to bond as a family.
Of course there is hysterical dialogue, a Joyce specialty, but we once again feel the love that binds these misfit critters, each attempting to live their best lives!
Raynah and Garrett Raynah escaped from Cold Foot Prison with the other's that day, but she wasn't on the list. Pregnant by a sadistic but now dead Jakyl , in the program the Prison forced them in like a science experiment. She feels like she doesn't belong with the crew or anywhere. She was in prison for killing the man that was abusing her mom, but her mom and brother we lost to her, as her mom was brainwashed by her abuser. Garrett was turned into a monster, a grizzly and he has no idea who did it. He moved to Montana to get away, but the animal and him were not getting along. He died at the hands of the female Komodo dragon bent on revenge, but Wreck brought him back. He is a mess. Raynah helps him make peace with his bear as he helps her find peace with her past. Together they find each other. Loved this one so much!
The main characters are delightfully awkward with each other. The MMC is dominant and humble - a super sweet mix. The MFC is so strong from what she has been through and vulnerable from being pregnant and vicious in her determination to protect those she loves.
Favorite lines,
“I’m not a charity case, you absolute hamburger. I can take care of myself.”
And,
“He had never seen anything hotter than how hard that bra had to work to keep her curves confined. “
Followed by her statement of encouragement to help him learn to Change faster.
I love what the crew did for her at the end with the tiny house. So much warmth in this book.
I love this series but then I love the demon mountains series, this is linked all set in same universe, demon is king to shifters and watched over them, even when not in his mountain, this is kind of a project of his trying to save shifters but sending wreck and his mate to do it.
I did feel this was a little to slow but I did not see the twist coming with croc. I did think the brother might end up turned? (Not yet so no spoilers) Not so much humour in this one sadly, plus Why don't we see women on cover?
I liked how the story played out. I can't believe the baby daddy thought they had any right to that baby. But it was an interesting part of the story especially how his bear got totally possessive over "his" baby! I liked how the mom changed and was so loving to Jer on the phone and she found a man who was good for her. Am glad she finally felt accepted and that she belonged! Now they can buy cute frilly girl clothes!
Raynah was put through he'll in prison and doubts belonging in Wreck's crew. Garret was turned but has no idea by who or why. There are so many adjustments to be made. It takes working together for each of them to find and accept that there is a future for them. As always, once I start a T S Joyce book, I can't put it down. I'm enjoying this series and know I will re-read as I have most of her other books.
Wreck's Mountains book 3. Simply fantastic. We met these two in previous books. The connection between the two is brilliantly written. The dialogue takes you there and is most enjoyable. This story takes you on an emotional rollercoaster of forgiveness, redemption and love in all its shapes and glory. A pregnant croc and a grizzly at odds with its other half. Get ready for the tears, drama, action, smexiness, angst and hope.
3.5 Stars - Each story continues to be short, but good. That's the shame though because we want more of their individual stories. Garret has been through so much and we are still left with unanswered questions. Plus the Jackals gave up? Not likely. So much should have happened with both of their families towards the end and we were left wanting to see that towards the end and we were left wanting, strange the blue dragon hasn't put his two cents in as well.
Another good book! This was more sweet and less intense than her other books in the series. This is the story of the crocodile mama Rayah and Garrett the grisly bear. It was cute. We get to see the crew towards the end of the book. Not as sexy as some of her other books, but lots of emotional connection. Okay.
This story is so GOOD! T just keeps writing the BEST stories. I say it every time her stories keep getting better and better… but they have always been GREAT. Raynah and Garret’s story is beautiful, emotional and fun. Two very broken people, who really aren’t broken they just needed to find one another. I love this crew I can’t wait for more of them.
She just keeps getting better and better. I have everyone of her books and love them all. When I got this yesterday, I started to read it and stopped after first page. Went back to book on and spent the entire day reading all 3 books. What a great day that was. Can't wait for book 4.
I knew this would be a brilliant story. As a long time TSJ reader, I'm amazed at how each crew each story is so unique. So many memorable moments, events and mates that have come together in this 1010 space. Raynah and Garrett's story was beautiful and emotional another favorite for sure.
4.5 stars. I just love this author's books and writing style. Raynah was a bit of an enigma before. I loved getting to know her in this book, and Garret is such a great guy. They make a great couple. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because
Garret is a newly turned Grizzly who has no clue who his maker is. The day he met Rayana he was smitten. Rayana is very pregnant and feeling like a whale. She has fallen for Garrett but is scared to let her walls down because of her horrific past. Can these two get past the walls? Great read
What can I say besides I loved this! T.S. Joyce has definitely hit the ground running with this series. Brilliant perfectly imperfect characters that have become the mainstay for these books. I can consume these books and this was no exception. 5 Brilliant shifter stars, I can't wait to see where she takes us next.