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Snowed in with the grouchy bear: african american paranormal romance
One cabin. One bed. One storm they’ll never forget
Diana has spent her life proving people wrong. They say fifty is old she’s proof it’s not. Thriving as a solo travel blogger and living life on her own terms, she’s not looking for love. In fact, she swears she doesn’t want it.
Then, during a live interview, a smug reporter claims she’s “too old” to climb the mountains around Shadow Wolf Creek.
She grabs her bag and hits the trail. But before she reaches the summit, the blizzard hits.
Nathaniel has zero interest in rescuing anyone. Betrayed by his sleuth and done with shifter politics, he’s perfectly content in his remote mountain cabin—until he finds her. Hurt. Beautiful. Nearly buried in the snow.
She’s not just any woman.
She’s his mate.
But Nathaniel swore off love long ago, after a betrayal that left scars deeper than any wound.
Now, the most dangerous thing on this mountain isn’t the storm outside it’s what’s happening in their hearts.
Because fifty’s already climbed mountains… and he’s next.
Diana has spent her life proving people wrong. They say fifty is old she’s proof it’s not. Thriving as a solo travel blogger and living life on her own terms, she’s not looking for love. In fact, she swears she doesn’t want it.
Then, during a live interview, a smug reporter claims she’s “too old” to climb the mountains around Shadow Wolf Creek.
She grabs her bag and hits the trail. But before she reaches the summit, the blizzard hits.
Nathaniel has zero interest in rescuing anyone. Betrayed by his sleuth and done with shifter politics, he’s perfectly content in his remote mountain cabin—until he finds her. Hurt. Beautiful. Nearly buried in the snow.
She’s not just any woman.
She’s his mate.
But Nathaniel swore off love long ago, after a betrayal that left scars deeper than any wound.
Now, the most dangerous thing on this mountain isn’t the storm outside it’s what’s happening in their hearts.
Because fifty’s already climbed mountains… and he’s next.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2025
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December 13, 2025
Finally, the representation Ive been waiting for!
As an older reader navigating the menopause era, I found this book to be a breath of fresh energy. It genuinely gives a voice to those of us in this specific season of life. Melody skillfully captures the raw feelings of being a mother who has reached a point, where she can fully enjoy her grandbabies while still living her own life to the fullest.
Thank you, Melody, for giving us this much-needed voice. Please hurry and release the physical books—my library is eagerly waiting to be filled with your catalog of masterpieces!
As an older reader navigating the menopause era, I found this book to be a breath of fresh energy. It genuinely gives a voice to those of us in this specific season of life. Melody skillfully captures the raw feelings of being a mother who has reached a point, where she can fully enjoy her grandbabies while still living her own life to the fullest.
Thank you, Melody, for giving us this much-needed voice. Please hurry and release the physical books—my library is eagerly waiting to be filled with your catalog of masterpieces!
December 15, 2025
I made it to about 49% before deciding to DNF this one, and ultimately it just wasn’t for me.
The biggest issue for me was the MMC. Emotional instability in a love interest is a major turn-off for me personally, and his behavior crossed a line I couldn’t get past. Shifting in anger, breaking a counter, charging at the FMC, then redirecting that rage to smash through a door — all during a snowstorm — didn’t read as romantic or protective to me. It read as volatile.
The mating dynamic also didn’t work for me. The FMC agrees to what she believes is consensual, sexy talk, only to later find out it’s considered a lifelong commitment — and she’s then punished emotionally for not immediately disclosing that “mating” to her daughter and friends. That lack of informed consent around something so serious made it hard for me to stay invested.
On top of that, the MMC’s hot-and-cold emotional swings made the romance feel unstable rather than passionate. Instead of tension, it created discomfort for me as a reader.
This also didn’t quite match the vibe I’ve come to expect from the Snowed In With series, which usually leans more cozy and romantic. While this may work for readers who enjoy intense, volatile paranormal dynamics, it wasn’t my cup of tea.
No shade to the author. This just didn’t align with my personal preferences. I’m tapping out early on this one.
The biggest issue for me was the MMC. Emotional instability in a love interest is a major turn-off for me personally, and his behavior crossed a line I couldn’t get past. Shifting in anger, breaking a counter, charging at the FMC, then redirecting that rage to smash through a door — all during a snowstorm — didn’t read as romantic or protective to me. It read as volatile.
The mating dynamic also didn’t work for me. The FMC agrees to what she believes is consensual, sexy talk, only to later find out it’s considered a lifelong commitment — and she’s then punished emotionally for not immediately disclosing that “mating” to her daughter and friends. That lack of informed consent around something so serious made it hard for me to stay invested.
On top of that, the MMC’s hot-and-cold emotional swings made the romance feel unstable rather than passionate. Instead of tension, it created discomfort for me as a reader.
This also didn’t quite match the vibe I’ve come to expect from the Snowed In With series, which usually leans more cozy and romantic. While this may work for readers who enjoy intense, volatile paranormal dynamics, it wasn’t my cup of tea.
No shade to the author. This just didn’t align with my personal preferences. I’m tapping out early on this one.
December 13, 2025
decent read..
This book featured a different type of character than what I typically expect from this author, which sparked my excitement. Overall, it was an okay read. However, I found Diana incredibly frustrating. It illustrates that no matter how old we are—even in our 50s—people can struggle with effective communication and selfishness. Throughout the story, I kept thinking, “This woman can’t be this dense!”
Diana’s daughter didn’t want all the material things she sent; she simply wanted her mother to be present. I understood the narrative about the struggles of raising a child, and now that her daughter is grown, it seems Diana is trying to fulfill her own unfulfilled desires.
I also wish we could have heard more from Nathaniel’s point of view, as his perspective could have added depth to the story. Despite these frustrations, I found the book to be decent, it wasn’t horrible, just even me being 43 I couldn’t remotely get into these characters, they almost behaved in my opinion like they were 20s.
This book featured a different type of character than what I typically expect from this author, which sparked my excitement. Overall, it was an okay read. However, I found Diana incredibly frustrating. It illustrates that no matter how old we are—even in our 50s—people can struggle with effective communication and selfishness. Throughout the story, I kept thinking, “This woman can’t be this dense!”
Diana’s daughter didn’t want all the material things she sent; she simply wanted her mother to be present. I understood the narrative about the struggles of raising a child, and now that her daughter is grown, it seems Diana is trying to fulfill her own unfulfilled desires.
I also wish we could have heard more from Nathaniel’s point of view, as his perspective could have added depth to the story. Despite these frustrations, I found the book to be decent, it wasn’t horrible, just even me being 43 I couldn’t remotely get into these characters, they almost behaved in my opinion like they were 20s.
December 12, 2025
Disappointedly Too Short
I have been waiting weeks for this book to come out for this series and it was so short. I was hoping for more building on Nathaniel & Diane's relationship. I was hoping for a little push back or drama with her fans complicating her situation or fans showing up unannounced to meet the bear shifter. We could have gotten more information on Kendra's divorce or maybe she meets a mate. I feel like this book was rushed and there were so many spelling errors in here which is why I gave the three stars. However, the flow between characters was smooth and it was HEA.
I have been waiting weeks for this book to come out for this series and it was so short. I was hoping for more building on Nathaniel & Diane's relationship. I was hoping for a little push back or drama with her fans complicating her situation or fans showing up unannounced to meet the bear shifter. We could have gotten more information on Kendra's divorce or maybe she meets a mate. I feel like this book was rushed and there were so many spelling errors in here which is why I gave the three stars. However, the flow between characters was smooth and it was HEA.
January 5, 2026
Diane was a entrepreneur and influencer in her 50s who wanted to live life, and thought that love was out of the cards for her. But when Nathaniel came and saved her life, they both felt something. This short story was good, but they both seem to have a problem with knowing how to communicate their feelings, and Diane kept running from him because she thought it was too good to be true, or being in love meant put your life on hold. I feel like Nathaniel should’ve explained more about the mate bond before going all the way. But overall I’m glad it worked out in the end. 3.5
January 19, 2026
Your never to old to find love 💕
This book was good. I like how the author placed the main character daughter situation inside of the book even though Diana had her own situation going on she placed her daughter's situation first. I also like how the author Incorporated the main character being 50 years old but still finding love at her age and why at one point in time she was not looking for love because of the love she had for her daughter and raising her daughter the right way. This was another great read from Melanie Lynch. At the end love still wins.
This book was good. I like how the author placed the main character daughter situation inside of the book even though Diana had her own situation going on she placed her daughter's situation first. I also like how the author Incorporated the main character being 50 years old but still finding love at her age and why at one point in time she was not looking for love because of the love she had for her daughter and raising her daughter the right way. This was another great read from Melanie Lynch. At the end love still wins.
December 14, 2025
50 and fine!
Diane is a bad ass who is showing the world that adventures in life don’t stop because you’re 50. She’s been pushing forward proving people wrong for so long. And then she meets Nathanael. Sometimes the person you’re destined to be with wants you to live for you and make choices for yourself that aren’t about proving anything. It’s about being.
Diane and Nathanael are just right for each other. A fun holiday read!
Diane is a bad ass who is showing the world that adventures in life don’t stop because you’re 50. She’s been pushing forward proving people wrong for so long. And then she meets Nathanael. Sometimes the person you’re destined to be with wants you to live for you and make choices for yourself that aren’t about proving anything. It’s about being.
Diane and Nathanael are just right for each other. A fun holiday read!
December 20, 2025
Good and Flawed
This was a good read. However, there were too many typos, missing punctuation, unneeded with and formatting errors. It needs better editing. I feel like this was a rushed editing job. Works like "two" that should have been "too". Sentences that contained the word "had" when it was not needed. It was sometimes frustrating. I would have given it 5 stars is the editing was better.
This was a good read. However, there were too many typos, missing punctuation, unneeded with and formatting errors. It needs better editing. I feel like this was a rushed editing job. Works like "two" that should have been "too". Sentences that contained the word "had" when it was not needed. It was sometimes frustrating. I would have given it 5 stars is the editing was better.
December 15, 2025
Love a silver fox in this case silver bear lol
I enjoyed this read as do the others. I like the read was short, especially being part of a series. Also, It was a switch up from the normal MMC characteristics which gave a different POV. I liked that age played a factor since love doesn’t stop at a certain age. I look forward to meeting Krampus!
I enjoyed this read as do the others. I like the read was short, especially being part of a series. Also, It was a switch up from the normal MMC characteristics which gave a different POV. I liked that age played a factor since love doesn’t stop at a certain age. I look forward to meeting Krampus!
December 13, 2025
Pretty good!!
Nathaniel and Diane didn't really click for me! Diane running away and not communicating got on my nerves with her big age. She should have known better. And Nathaniel not being clear about mates. The story just didn't flow we!!. But I loved the series!!
Nathaniel and Diane didn't really click for me! Diane running away and not communicating got on my nerves with her big age. She should have known better. And Nathaniel not being clear about mates. The story just didn't flow we!!. But I loved the series!!
December 14, 2025
It was a gentle love story, but I expected more. There wasn’t any build up, to be in their 50s both characters acted like teenagers, and there were a lot of grammatical errors that made this one a rough read.
Glad they got their HEA though.
Glad they got their HEA though.
December 25, 2025
Phenomenal Read!!!
Now I see that being 50 isn't a be all. You can still be adventurous and enjoy life and still enjoy being loved by the right one of course... Booking flights and enjoying life maybe I need to visit Shadow Creek soon!!!!
Now I see that being 50 isn't a be all. You can still be adventurous and enjoy life and still enjoy being loved by the right one of course... Booking flights and enjoying life maybe I need to visit Shadow Creek soon!!!!
January 1, 2026
Grouchy bear
It's always a great pleasure to read melody books because I know for sure I'm going to read greatness and have a relaxing time doing it remember you don't have to be on the go all the time sometimes you have to be still in order to see the bigger picture
It's always a great pleasure to read melody books because I know for sure I'm going to read greatness and have a relaxing time doing it remember you don't have to be on the go all the time sometimes you have to be still in order to see the bigger picture
January 2, 2026
Such a sweet story! It’s nice to read a story about finding true love a lot later in life.
January 17, 2026
From the editing to obvious jumps in the storyline, this was bad. It felt like a good concept without the dedication or adequate time to make it actually good in execution.
December 21, 2025
I liked that this story centered around an older FMC. Who was living an adventurous life and in the date game.
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