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Snowed In With the Gentle Bear
She stole his tree. He stole her heart.Merit needed one evergreen tree for her Winter Solstice school program at Shadow Wolf Creek Elementary. She didn't expect to wake up the town's most lovable bear shifter or to feel an instant spark with the gentle giant.
Dr. Wesley has spent years taking care of the conservation and his patients at the Sleep Apnea Center. Now this spirited beauty has turned his peaceful world upside down, and he's not letting her go.
Between cookie decorating, winter solstice festivities, delivering the town tree and taking care of patients they’re falling in love. But Merit has a secret that could change the mating process.
A heartwarming Winter Solstice paranormal romance about finding love when you least expect it.
Dr. Wesley has spent years taking care of the conservation and his patients at the Sleep Apnea Center. Now this spirited beauty has turned his peaceful world upside down, and he's not letting her go.
Between cookie decorating, winter solstice festivities, delivering the town tree and taking care of patients they’re falling in love. But Merit has a secret that could change the mating process.
A heartwarming Winter Solstice paranormal romance about finding love when you least expect it.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2025
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January 4, 2026
This one let me down
I have read dozens of this authors books and this is the first one I struggled finishing. The first 150 pages absolutely dragged. There was so much focus on the Christmas events and the other characters I kept checking the table of contents to see if this book had an epilogue. The story was almost out of runway for me and made the last 40 pages or so feel rushed. The constant almost ad nauseam PCOS references desensitized me to the issue. The MFC’s constant indecisiveness and doubt made me wish Fate was wrong. Her character just came across of whiny and weak. I sped read most of it and was left annoyed.
I have read dozens of this authors books and this is the first one I struggled finishing. The first 150 pages absolutely dragged. There was so much focus on the Christmas events and the other characters I kept checking the table of contents to see if this book had an epilogue. The story was almost out of runway for me and made the last 40 pages or so feel rushed. The constant almost ad nauseam PCOS references desensitized me to the issue. The MFC’s constant indecisiveness and doubt made me wish Fate was wrong. Her character just came across of whiny and weak. I sped read most of it and was left annoyed.
January 27, 2026
amazing!!!
Ugh I’ve never felt so seen in a book before, dealing with pcos myself I shocked to say the least when it was revealed that the FMC had it. I was just awe I boohood at the end because gosh that is a dream of mine. I loved every single piece of this book thank you so much Elle for highlighting the struggles infuse pcos girlies 💕
Ugh I’ve never felt so seen in a book before, dealing with pcos myself I shocked to say the least when it was revealed that the FMC had it. I was just awe I boohood at the end because gosh that is a dream of mine. I loved every single piece of this book thank you so much Elle for highlighting the struggles infuse pcos girlies 💕
January 12, 2026
I wanted to like this book but just couldnt. The ML was soft yet overly controlling in my opinion and the FMC continuously harped on her PCOS to the point I got annoyed hearing about it and then when she finally shared her diagnosis with her mate i was so upset! A magic tree that heals things? Really?!?! This would have been so much better story if they had just accepted that she couldn’t have children and loved each other anyway.
December 19, 2025
imperfections are still beautiful 💚
This by far was one of my favorite 🤩 s. I love how Merit didn’t come 100% together in the beauty world 🌍 but she was beautiful 😻 in her way and right. Wesley didn’t give two hunny pots about Merit imperfections. He loved her for her. I don’t want to give it all away, but fate did it again 💫 with the match making. Being with a healing ❤️🩹 bear 🐻
What I took from this book 📖 is there is somebody for somebody all the time. Just have trust in fate 🌟
This by far was one of my favorite 🤩 s. I love how Merit didn’t come 100% together in the beauty world 🌍 but she was beautiful 😻 in her way and right. Wesley didn’t give two hunny pots about Merit imperfections. He loved her for her. I don’t want to give it all away, but fate did it again 💫 with the match making. Being with a healing ❤️🩹 bear 🐻
What I took from this book 📖 is there is somebody for somebody all the time. Just have trust in fate 🌟
February 16, 2026
They deserved their happy ending
I enjoyed this story about Merit and Wesley. Merit's struggles were handled with care and consideration. I liked Wesley from the beginning. He was such a good guy that most woman would want. Merit was sassy, take charge, and compassionate when she needed to be. Wesley was patient as she learned to navigate her new reality while harboring her secret. I enjoyed their happy ending.
I enjoyed this story about Merit and Wesley. Merit's struggles were handled with care and consideration. I liked Wesley from the beginning. He was such a good guy that most woman would want. Merit was sassy, take charge, and compassionate when she needed to be. Wesley was patient as she learned to navigate her new reality while harboring her secret. I enjoyed their happy ending.
December 4, 2025
What I need is understanding
I absolutely loved this story. How the topic of PCOS was covered and women’s health issues. That’s not something many books cover. The relationship between Wesley and Merit had me swooning. This book was definitely worth the wait. I love it in Shadow Creek.
I absolutely loved this story. How the topic of PCOS was covered and women’s health issues. That’s not something many books cover. The relationship between Wesley and Merit had me swooning. This book was definitely worth the wait. I love it in Shadow Creek.
December 4, 2025
must read
This was a great read. I loved the fact that it’s not your typical paranormal read there are differences in the mating and ceremonies. I really enjoyed this book. I was so happy that she ended mated to someone who can heal her so that she could have a family. It was also really cool that that particular clan can only mate with women who have heath issues so different
This was a great read. I loved the fact that it’s not your typical paranormal read there are differences in the mating and ceremonies. I really enjoyed this book. I was so happy that she ended mated to someone who can heal her so that she could have a family. It was also really cool that that particular clan can only mate with women who have heath issues so different
December 7, 2025
Something about them bears…..
This was a great addition to the collab. I love how the characters from the other stories were mentioned and included in the story. It really helped with the world building!
The story came together great Merit was a trip but it worked out well. Loved hearing about the little shifters, they played a big part of the story. This is one of the best in the series.
This was a great addition to the collab. I love how the characters from the other stories were mentioned and included in the story. It really helped with the world building!
The story came together great Merit was a trip but it worked out well. Loved hearing about the little shifters, they played a big part of the story. This is one of the best in the series.
December 13, 2025
Loved it!
This book was funny, sad at times and very informative. I had trouble carrying my babies. It was good to see this topic addressed. This is fiction but, it might inspire someone to really do more research on this subject. I loved the support she was given by her mate an his clan. It takes a village is so true.
This book was funny, sad at times and very informative. I had trouble carrying my babies. It was good to see this topic addressed. This is fiction but, it might inspire someone to really do more research on this subject. I loved the support she was given by her mate an his clan. It takes a village is so true.
January 14, 2026
A Story That Need To Be Told
I loved this story for sheading light on a illness that a lot of women suffer with in silence. Yes, the book is written in the lense of a fantasy community but the feelings are real. These issues are based on real life human experiences and it's beautiful thing that a safe space was created for them to be discussed.
I loved this story for sheading light on a illness that a lot of women suffer with in silence. Yes, the book is written in the lense of a fantasy community but the feelings are real. These issues are based on real life human experiences and it's beautiful thing that a safe space was created for them to be discussed.
November 28, 2025
Must Read!!!
As a woman with PCOS I loved this story and was so happy that Merit got her happy ending. Merit and Wesley made an awesome couple I’m glad they found each other. Them little shifters are territorial lol. Overall was a good read as well as a must read!
As a woman with PCOS I loved this story and was so happy that Merit got her happy ending. Merit and Wesley made an awesome couple I’m glad they found each other. Them little shifters are territorial lol. Overall was a good read as well as a must read!
November 29, 2025
Excellent
This book was very good and as someone who has a friend who struggles with PCOS I am grateful that this book introduced and discussed what PCOS is and how it affects females.
This book was very good and as someone who has a friend who struggles with PCOS I am grateful that this book introduced and discussed what PCOS is and how it affects females.
December 2, 2025
Oh my goodness! So good!!
My heart went out to Merit! She was dealing with a lot but was still full of love. Fate rewarded her with Wesley, who was just the healing and love that she needed. I loved this book!!
My heart went out to Merit! She was dealing with a lot but was still full of love. Fate rewarded her with Wesley, who was just the healing and love that she needed. I loved this book!!
December 3, 2025
Fmc got on my last
This fmc got on my last. Overall this story was ok.. the focus wasn't so much on the story but her issues and clearly depression...and the fact that she moved to a shifter town...works with the city and kids but knew nothing of mates...not
This fmc got on my last. Overall this story was ok.. the focus wasn't so much on the story but her issues and clearly depression...and the fact that she moved to a shifter town...works with the city and kids but knew nothing of mates...not
December 6, 2025
Phenomenal Read!!!!
An amazing job bringing attention to an illness that plagues soooo many women that many are too embarrassed to mention or even share with anyone. Thank you…. Keep writing and I’ll definitely keep reading!!!!
An amazing job bringing attention to an illness that plagues soooo many women that many are too embarrassed to mention or even share with anyone. Thank you…. Keep writing and I’ll definitely keep reading!!!!
December 7, 2025
Love the Romance
This was an amazing romantic read. I love how the writer incorporated real world women issues. I like how she gave a voice to a problem we as women face daily, great read.
This was an amazing romantic read. I love how the writer incorporated real world women issues. I like how she gave a voice to a problem we as women face daily, great read.
January 4, 2026
Gentle Love
Good read! Merit's story is written to pull at all emotions. Merit and Dr Wesley were adorable. Loved the bear clan, and children. Glad to star year off with high quality writing.
Good read! Merit's story is written to pull at all emotions. Merit and Dr Wesley were adorable. Loved the bear clan, and children. Glad to star year off with high quality writing.
February 7, 2026
Elle does it again
First I liked how this was an older couple and I liked how Merit who thought she will never be a mother or wife found a mate who accept her for who she was. I have never heard of this disease until I am i read this book so thank you Elle for the awareness.
First I liked how this was an older couple and I liked how Merit who thought she will never be a mother or wife found a mate who accept her for who she was. I have never heard of this disease until I am i read this book so thank you Elle for the awareness.
February 12, 2026
Healing Bear
I really enjoyed this story and was glad the author touched on a major health issue that affects women of color. I hope we can get a book for her brother and sister being mated.
I really enjoyed this story and was glad the author touched on a major health issue that affects women of color. I hope we can get a book for her brother and sister being mated.
March 4, 2026
DNF
This book dragged and it was boring. The FMC was ANNOYING! I hate a whiny FMC. Her health issues were mentioned wayyy too many times. I made it to 83% before I gave up. I was just over it.
This book dragged and it was boring. The FMC was ANNOYING! I hate a whiny FMC. Her health issues were mentioned wayyy too many times. I made it to 83% before I gave up. I was just over it.
November 29, 2025
Snowed in Collab is one of my favorites ever. These two hold a special place in my heart. I couldn’t put this down. It was the best kind of insta love/slow burn.
November 29, 2025
beautiful love story that covered a health issue that plagues a lot of women.
December 1, 2025
yessss
This was a good read. I needed me a good shifter love story. Let me go find my bear. And I’ll give him a baby.
This was a good read. I needed me a good shifter love story. Let me go find my bear. And I’ll give him a baby.
December 7, 2025
Gentle
I have loved the series and when the author teaches about such things as PCOS, it just made it all the better. Thank you Ms. Elle with sharing your gift with us.
I have loved the series and when the author teaches about such things as PCOS, it just made it all the better. Thank you Ms. Elle with sharing your gift with us.
December 7, 2025
GREAT!!!
OMG this was such a good book, I loved how Wesley loved Merit. Definitely looking thru the catalog. 5 stars
OMG this was such a good book, I loved how Wesley loved Merit. Definitely looking thru the catalog. 5 stars
December 7, 2025
Enjoyed it
This was a good read, I liked the PCOS representation. I needed her to get on board with her near a little faster lol
This was a good read, I liked the PCOS representation. I needed her to get on board with her near a little faster lol
December 31, 2025
3.5⭐
What a treat! Gimme an obsessed shifter any day of the week.
Loved how PCOS was addressed throughout the book.
What a treat! Gimme an obsessed shifter any day of the week.
Loved how PCOS was addressed throughout the book.
December 31, 2025
Great read
I love the way Wesley loves his mate. Do men really treat their women like this or is this all just make believe.
I love the way Wesley loves his mate. Do men really treat their women like this or is this all just make believe.
January 10, 2026
4.25⭐️
February 28, 2026
Really enjoyed🐻
I love reading paranormal romance stories, and reading new authors work is a bonus! This book was filled with family, friendship, loyalty, romance and love❤
I love reading paranormal romance stories, and reading new authors work is a bonus! This book was filled with family, friendship, loyalty, romance and love❤
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