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Bear Mountain #5
Lost Bear
Dave Yeager is the deputy in Bear Mountain, and the only human in town who knows about the shifting abilities of the sheriff and his friends. After watching yet another couple mate, his dreams for a family resurface, and loneliness sets in when he’s reminded he may live out the rest of his life alone.
Emma Thompson, after being jilted one too many times, has been living in her bear form for the past ten years. The energies from the pregnant bears bring her back to Bear Mountain, but she’s surprised to find the pull of the deputy a greater draw.
When Dave meets Emma, sparks fly and he’s convinced she might be the one. Unfortunately, his stubborn bear has other ideas. Unwilling to be cheated on and left by yet another man, she creates a plan to satisfy them both and allow them to remain friends. Her plan seems perfect until she realizes that whether bear or man, an alpha always gets what he wants.
Emma Thompson, after being jilted one too many times, has been living in her bear form for the past ten years. The energies from the pregnant bears bring her back to Bear Mountain, but she’s surprised to find the pull of the deputy a greater draw.
When Dave meets Emma, sparks fly and he’s convinced she might be the one. Unfortunately, his stubborn bear has other ideas. Unwilling to be cheated on and left by yet another man, she creates a plan to satisfy them both and allow them to remain friends. Her plan seems perfect until she realizes that whether bear or man, an alpha always gets what he wants.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2015
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August 5, 2016
Bear Mountain Series Book Five: "Lost Bear" by Ruby Shae...
3.5 Stars!!!
This was the last book in this series. Each book was super short and cute with the heroes, sexy and protective, while the heroines were insecure and lonely. I enjoyed this whole series. These are great stories if you're in the mood for a quick read with sexy alpha heroes with light suspense and a small amount of angst. They are all around sixty-five pages.
This story is a bit different from the others but no less romantic. Here our bear shifter is the heroine. Our hero is the town's sexy deputy.
Emma and Dave.....
Emma feels a strong pull to return to Bear Mountain where her cousins live. She can sense the pregnancies of their mates and that reason alone compels her to visit. Emma returns to Bear Mountain but unlike the other shifters who live there, she has been living in the form of her bear for the last tens years. She was tired of always being hurt from bad relationships so she gives up men entirely. That is until she feels a connection to a human; a gorgeous, sexy man who is the town's deputy. Could she trust her instincts that this man is her mate or is she destined for more heartache?
We are introduced to Dave in the first book of the series and we get to know him more in each book after. I liked Dave from book one and I'm so glad he gets his own story. Dave is deputy to the town of Bear Mountain. The Sheriff is a bear shifter. Dave has gotten to know all the shifters in town and he loyally keeps their secret. He has also been witness to each one of them finding their mates. Since, he's been melancholy, feeling envious and lonely; this only fueled his own desires to find love. When he is drawn to a bear wandering around the woods behind his home, it isn't concern or fear he feels. It's protectiveness and longing. He suddenly feels lighthearted and a strong feeling of hope. When Emma finally shifts to her human form, Dave knows she was meant to be his. But Emma is in denial and stubborn when it comes to admitting that Dave could be her mate. She is determined to protect her heart.
Emma has been lost and wondering. Dave will stop at nothing to show her that not only has she found a place to call home and her family, she found him. And forever he will love and cherish her. Dave was awesome and I fell in love myself.
Although these can be read as standalone, I was glad I read them in order.
Bear Mountain Series:
"Lone Bear"
"Brother Bear"
"Double Bear"
"Idle Bear"
"Lost Bear"
3.5 Stars!!!
This was the last book in this series. Each book was super short and cute with the heroes, sexy and protective, while the heroines were insecure and lonely. I enjoyed this whole series. These are great stories if you're in the mood for a quick read with sexy alpha heroes with light suspense and a small amount of angst. They are all around sixty-five pages.
This story is a bit different from the others but no less romantic. Here our bear shifter is the heroine. Our hero is the town's sexy deputy.
Emma and Dave.....
Emma feels a strong pull to return to Bear Mountain where her cousins live. She can sense the pregnancies of their mates and that reason alone compels her to visit. Emma returns to Bear Mountain but unlike the other shifters who live there, she has been living in the form of her bear for the last tens years. She was tired of always being hurt from bad relationships so she gives up men entirely. That is until she feels a connection to a human; a gorgeous, sexy man who is the town's deputy. Could she trust her instincts that this man is her mate or is she destined for more heartache?
We are introduced to Dave in the first book of the series and we get to know him more in each book after. I liked Dave from book one and I'm so glad he gets his own story. Dave is deputy to the town of Bear Mountain. The Sheriff is a bear shifter. Dave has gotten to know all the shifters in town and he loyally keeps their secret. He has also been witness to each one of them finding their mates. Since, he's been melancholy, feeling envious and lonely; this only fueled his own desires to find love. When he is drawn to a bear wandering around the woods behind his home, it isn't concern or fear he feels. It's protectiveness and longing. He suddenly feels lighthearted and a strong feeling of hope. When Emma finally shifts to her human form, Dave knows she was meant to be his. But Emma is in denial and stubborn when it comes to admitting that Dave could be her mate. She is determined to protect her heart.
Emma has been lost and wondering. Dave will stop at nothing to show her that not only has she found a place to call home and her family, she found him. And forever he will love and cherish her. Dave was awesome and I fell in love myself.
Although these can be read as standalone, I was glad I read them in order.
Bear Mountain Series:
"Lone Bear"
"Brother Bear"
"Double Bear"
"Idle Bear"
"Lost Bear"
September 3, 2018
**2.5 Stars**
His plan to prove to her they belong together was horrible and hurtful. It made me lose respect for him, and up until this point, I'd really liked his character in the previous books. His behavior in this one disappointed me.
His plan to prove to her they belong together was horrible and hurtful. It made me lose respect for him, and up until this point, I'd really liked his character in the previous books. His behavior in this one disappointed me.
September 26, 2020
Final book in the series, Dave is the deputy on Bear Mountain, he worked under the previous corrupt sheriff and some of the town folks still don’t trust him because of it. Things have gotten a little better since Gage took over as sheriff and he trusts Dave 100%. Seeing all of his friends mated and happy he is definitely feeling lonely but does not feel an attraction to any of the available ladies in town. One evening while sitting on his back porch he sees a small bear, he immediately knows it’s a female shifter and tries to coax her out. He asks Gage and Kate to come see if they can get her to come into the open. Seth comes with Gage and startled she attacks Seth, feeling horrible she shifts back to human, the shifters are happy to see her, she is their cousin Emma. The attraction between Dave and Emma is instant and she knows he’s her mate. But she fights the attraction at first then decides she will do a friends with benefits arrangement with him. She’s convinced like all her previous boyfriends he will cheat on her and leave her. It’s the furthest thing from the truth for Dave, he knows she his one. But he agrees because he knows he can convince her once they spend time together. Things go well for a few weeks, then, while on a date Emma seeing the hostess looking at Dave longingly, she tells her to ask Dave out. Frustrated and angry with Emma for doing that he pretends he’s going on a date with the hostess. Feeling sad and heartbroken Emma shits and runs into the forest and sleeps in a cave. Dave feeling restless heads into the forest and when it starts raining he seeks shelter in same cave as Emma’s bear. They finally talk and Emma gives Dave his mate mark. Epilogue with Kate delivering her twins and Emma pregnant with twins.
I wish Dave had gotten a mate that was more invested in him, he has been a good friend to the shifters, it was sad to see they doubted him. He needed someone like him, kind and thoughtful.
I wish Dave had gotten a mate that was more invested in him, he has been a good friend to the shifters, it was sad to see they doubted him. He needed someone like him, kind and thoughtful.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 5, 2023
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
Hero rating: 4/5 - Dave
Heroine rating: 4/5 - Emma
Drama: 3/5
Trope(s): paranormal; shifter
Thoughts: Great read. Will look into more from this author!
October 1, 2020
Emma has been is bear form for years. Deputy Dave has been a loyal friend to the bear clan. Her mistrust of men in general led to their unusual “friends with benefits” arrangement. He turns the tables on Emma to get her to believe his intentions are honourable. I loved this HEA story. I read this using my KU subscription.
November 3, 2019
Awesome
I recently started reading Ruby Shae and so far she has not disappointed! You can read as standalone but if you start at the beginning, you get involved with the whole clan!!
I recently started reading Ruby Shae and so far she has not disappointed! You can read as standalone but if you start at the beginning, you get involved with the whole clan!!
March 12, 2022
great
Another great series with a great storyline and great characters each storyline suited the couple it was written for,ms Shae has a way of writing that you can get lost in her books, filled with lots of love and laughter.
Another great series with a great storyline and great characters each storyline suited the couple it was written for,ms Shae has a way of writing that you can get lost in her books, filled with lots of love and laughter.
November 19, 2023
Lost bear
Wish there was more in this series but I've loved every single book in this series loved the characters and the storylines so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
Wish there was more in this series but I've loved every single book in this series loved the characters and the storylines so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
November 29, 2020
Another great read
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
December 30, 2024
I love ruby shae
I have read this series 3 times and every time it makes me laugh and smile I highly recommend them enjoy
I have read this series 3 times and every time it makes me laugh and smile I highly recommend them enjoy
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 23, 2025
A very short, pleasant read to wrap up a series and leave no hunky guy unmated, no danger but lots of high school drama…
Jeez she’s a nincompoop and has an ignoramose
Dave’s plan to prove they belong together had potential however it was also hurtful especially to Lynette . His behavior disappointed me. But don’t get me started on her stubborn foolhardy plan then goes on about betrayal and how devastated she is.. girl!
Jeez she’s a nincompoop and has an ignoramose
Dave’s plan to prove they belong together had potential however it was also hurtful especially to Lynette . His behavior disappointed me. But don’t get me started on her stubborn foolhardy plan then goes on about betrayal and how devastated she is.. girl!
June 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A story of healing and hope, with deputy Dave and shifter Emma both grappling with loneliness and past heartbreak. Their push-and-pull dynamic feels authentic, especially as Emma struggles with trust and Dave balances his human identity with knowledge of the shifters’ world. This book combines emotional warmth with an engaging exploration of vulnerability and desire.
A story of healing and hope, with deputy Dave and shifter Emma both grappling with loneliness and past heartbreak. Their push-and-pull dynamic feels authentic, especially as Emma struggles with trust and Dave balances his human identity with knowledge of the shifters’ world. This book combines emotional warmth with an engaging exploration of vulnerability and desire.
March 4, 2017
Emma Thompson (and all I think about is the actress when I hear that name) is a female bear shifter who has been living as a bear for 10 years, having been rejected by one too many boyfriends. Dave is the town deputy and the only guy in Bear Mountain who knows about shifters. When he meets Emma, he knows they're meant to be together, but she's still wary. She agrees to be friends with benefits and waits for him to move on and he agrees hoping she'll change her mind.
A sort of average addition and conclusion to the series. Nice to see the role reversal in regards to the mate mark and it was a switch up in formula (as opposed to reading the same book over and over again with different characters). But this was not very exciting and Emma was a bit frustrating. I'm still not sure I understand all the rules in the shifter-verse, but I may continue reading from this author.
A sort of average addition and conclusion to the series. Nice to see the role reversal in regards to the mate mark and it was a switch up in formula (as opposed to reading the same book over and over again with different characters). But this was not very exciting and Emma was a bit frustrating. I'm still not sure I understand all the rules in the shifter-verse, but I may continue reading from this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2015
I really love this little series of novellas by Ruby Shae. Their lengths are perfect for a lunchtime read. The characters have just enough depth that you do care what happens and the plots are simple but not boring. Lost Bear was a wonderful feel good story that lightened my beige, number crunching work day. The price I paid for this novella versus the apple pie slice I had considered, well... my waist line and my heart was happy with the purchase!
March 27, 2015
Good reading.
I was glad that Dave got a story of his own, and was mated to a female bear shifter. He was such a strong character in the other stories, and Emma was just perfect for him. I loved her plot to try to stay unmated and Dave's reaction to not only the friends with benefits plan, but to Emma's attempt to set him up with Lyntte. This was a very good story and I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
I was glad that Dave got a story of his own, and was mated to a female bear shifter. He was such a strong character in the other stories, and Emma was just perfect for him. I loved her plot to try to stay unmated and Dave's reaction to not only the friends with benefits plan, but to Emma's attempt to set him up with Lyntte. This was a very good story and I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
January 10, 2015
I really liked the interaction between man and bear. Just like the other Bear Mountain stories offered something a little different in the struggle that each character faced, book 5 was no different. Emma was a totally lovable character and I can totally visualize her blonde curls and her stubborn attitude. Well done! Can't wait to read more from Ruby Shae.
January 7, 2015
A must read series!
What a great conclusion to the series! This was a great series to read! In each and every book, the story was different every time. In some cases of short series, the story is the same over and over again, but the author in this case does a very good job of making each story different! I look forward to reading more from this author!
What a great conclusion to the series! This was a great series to read! In each and every book, the story was different every time. In some cases of short series, the story is the same over and over again, but the author in this case does a very good job of making each story different! I look forward to reading more from this author!
January 6, 2015
Lost
I can't believe its over I loved it so happy that Dave got a mate.
I want to know more about the others will they have babies? What does Sara have?
Thank you so much Ruby wonderful series!
I can't believe its over I loved it so happy that Dave got a mate.
I want to know more about the others will they have babies? What does Sara have?
Thank you so much Ruby wonderful series!
January 21, 2015
Loved books 1-5.....awesome reads. I loved all the characters and the story lines .
I loves all the books in the series. They have it all humor,danger and hot sex plus hot men and ladies with curves.......great reads
I loves all the books in the series. They have it all humor,danger and hot sex plus hot men and ladies with curves.......great reads
February 18, 2015
Great book
this book was beautifully written, I loved the story. I was sorry for the end I wanted to keep reading more. so definitely recommending the book and the author. they're both fabulous.
this book was beautifully written, I loved the story. I was sorry for the end I wanted to keep reading more. so definitely recommending the book and the author. they're both fabulous.
June 12, 2015
Oh! I didn't want my visit to Bear Mountain to end...
:-( I didn't want my visit to Bear Mountain to end... Such a wonderful series! So fun, so vivid with people, and how a group comes together and melds. In this one, a deputy finds his future... Well worth reading!
:-( I didn't want my visit to Bear Mountain to end... Such a wonderful series! So fun, so vivid with people, and how a group comes together and melds. In this one, a deputy finds his future... Well worth reading!
January 23, 2017
Lost Bear
Emma is a bear shifter who hasn't shifted in ten years. She has been in the forest of Bear Mountain watching Dave. They are drawn to each other but Emma doesn't believe he will remain faithful. Great book.
Emma is a bear shifter who hasn't shifted in ten years. She has been in the forest of Bear Mountain watching Dave. They are drawn to each other but Emma doesn't believe he will remain faithful. Great book.
January 11, 2015
Part of Kindle Unlimited. Love these stories. Didn't like the girl bear as much as the male stories but I couldn't put it down. Hope there are more books to come!
January 13, 2015
So. A very short, pleasant read to wrap up a series and leave no hunky guy unmated, and it was obvious this was all this was. Short, boring, no drama... the obligation book.
February 11, 2015
LOST BEAR
Stubbornness can create its own challenges when it's comes to love. Another great story in the continuing series about Bear Mountains. I wonder if there be more?
S. Otto
Stubbornness can create its own challenges when it's comes to love. Another great story in the continuing series about Bear Mountains. I wonder if there be more?
S. Otto
March 24, 2015
Lost bear
So glad to see Dave get his HEA! He broke down Emma's walls and became her Mate. Emma discovered that a human can be an Alpha.
So glad to see Dave get his HEA! He broke down Emma's walls and became her Mate. Emma discovered that a human can be an Alpha.
March 31, 2015
I love that this was about a female bear shifter and I love Dave! Good story - good series!
March 31, 2015
Awesome!!
A wonderful series, can't wait to see if she has more to come later. Fantastic story with love and laughter, sensual with friends and family.
A wonderful series, can't wait to see if she has more to come later. Fantastic story with love and laughter, sensual with friends and family.
April 18, 2015
Great series
I enjoyed this series. The stories are short but sweet. Each character bring a little more romance and highlighting the importance of family.
I enjoyed this series. The stories are short but sweet. Each character bring a little more romance and highlighting the importance of family.
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