Bite the Power

by Milly Taiden

Dr. Tessa Monroe is done with men who see her curves before her PhD. When the mysterious Gerri Wilder offers her a research gig in the Arctic, she jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She’s not expecting a town full of polar bear shifters and a king. The growly, impossibly hot alpha makes her forget all about seismic readings. One look from the possessive bear king and her scientific mind doesn't just short-circuit—it melts.

Kaidan Veyr, King of Frosthaven, is drowning in responsibility. His land is plagued by mysterious tremors, and his bitter rival, Magnus Rake, is using the instability to undermine his rule. He has no time for a human distraction, but the moment the brilliant, curvy scientist arrives, his inner bear roars one possessive Mine .

Tessa is determined to solve the scientific mystery of the restless ice, but the growly, impossibly hot king keeps tracking her every move. As their attraction explodes, the danger escalates from sabotage to a fiery inferno and a deadly avalanche. Can this alpha king protect his fated mate and his kingdom before his rival buries them both?

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2025

About the author

Milly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.

She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simply wonderful start to a new series by Milly Taiden
This is another wonderful addition to the Gerri Wilder books and I guarantee that other readers will be completely blown away by this simply charming story that has everything I have come to expect from Milly Taiden books.
Dr Tessa Monroe has a PhD. in the seismic activity, she has gained quite the reputation and has become the head of her field excelling above those that have been in the job for years and yet she finds it impossible to gain another position simply because she is a woman in a field that is being managed mainly by males and they resent her greatly.
Kaiden Very is the king of Frosthaven and he has simply been concentrating on running the lands left to him by his father and it is simply imperative that he ensures that all is well with his clan and the lands they reside on.
However, of late there have been some odd happening with the ice sheets and seismic activity beneath the ground for which there is absolutely no reasoning and so he has called in a human specialist that has been working on these problems for the last five years and Eli is a wonderful and determined in finding out what is causing these odd readings and happenings on the ice.
Tessa and Kaiden are aware that there is something very special between them, he has known that she is his fated mate since the day he shook hands with her and it was as though they both had received an electric shock.
They also have not been able to spend a moment apart without them being completely besotted with each other and it seems that it is necessary that they both have to be with each other and it is essential that he sorts out the problems that are occurring on his pack lands before he makes an official claim on Tessa as his fated mate.
This is a simply wonderful book and as both Tessa and Kaiden are trying to find out where Eli has been taken and also trying to save Frosthaven and time is against them both it is essential that they find him and the ensure that Magnus Rake is brought to justice.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gerri strikes again when she convinces Dr. Tessa Monroe, PhD to take a job at an Arctic research center in a place that doesn't seem to exist on any map. Tired of the misogynistic 'old boys club' of academia, she jumps at the chance to be one of only two researchers at the facility. Finding out their 'boss' is a polar bear shifter is interesting, discovering he is a king is slightly unnerving, realizing he is very interested in her is completely bonkers. She had gotten use to the idea of being alone since the grandmother who raised her died, and she had never considered she'd have a shifter as a mate, much less a king. But all is not well in the kingdom as old grudges, intolerance of humans, and strange seismic readings paint a scary picture. Subtle sabotage turns into life-threatening attacks and Tessa worries King Kaidan Veyr will have to fight his own subjects in order to claim her. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bite the Power - Milly Taiden 5 Stars posted 11/7/25 published 10/31/25
Kaiden &Tessa

Gerri is at it again. Will she maintain her perfect matchmaking record? Tessa has a PHD in her field and a reputation in this man's world. When offered another job discovering the reason for anomalies in an unknown artic location, after losing her job to a man, she accepts.

She finds more than a job. The king is a polar bear shifter, and she is you -know -what. His people aren't excited about a human coming, and even less with the interest the King shows.

Bears are very protective of what is theirs. He becomes more possessive as the weather worsens and danger hunts for Tessa.

As always, Ms. Taiden shows a valuable lesson along with entertaining her readers. There are great main characters, lots of "heat", danger, and action. Another story packed full for fans and new readers alike.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Another Gerri Wilder match. Tessa & Kaidan make a cute couple. This is a great romance with adventure and drama. Tessa is a scientist who meets Gerri at a gala right after losing her job. Gerri offers her a solution to her problem. Kaidan is king of the arctic polar bears. Tessa’s new job is the science research station in the arctic where she meets Eli the other scientist and Kaidan. Then the romance begins and the adventure begins. The problem going with the tremors is not caused by what they think. But the pieces start to come together and their relationship grows. What is the cause of all the problems in the arctic or is it who? In this story the love is so intense. I received this free copy for my review.

[Hilary Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant Series

Bite the Power (Paranormal Dating Agency Book 93) by Milly Taiden. Gerri Wilder convinced environmental scientist Dr Tessa Monroe to go to the artic and help with problems they were experiencing. There she met polar bear shifter and King Kaidan and they are immediately drawn to each other as they are fated mates. The stability of the whole region is being threatened by sudden shifts in the ice and sudden unexpected storms. As Tessa and Eli, the scientist already there, look through the data that had been collected it became apparent that all the anomalies were caused by human hands not nature. A saboteur.

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Tessa Monroe wants people to see her as more than a pair of boobs to gawk at. In walks Gerri Wilder, the infamous matchmaker, to do what she does best. Kaidan Veyr, King of Frosthaven, is exhausted from all the responsibilities that weigh on his shoulders. The last thing either of them is looking for is a love connection, but we all know that once Gerri picks you, there's no getting out of it. This story is chock-full of danger and steamy attraction. It's a must-read for anyone who loves a good fated mates shifter romance.

Well done to the author. I'm looking forward to reading more.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gerri Wilder’s newest match brings together Dr. Tessa Monroe and King Kaidan Veyr in the frozen tundra of the Arctic. Her scientific expertise is exactly what is needed to discovery the mysterious anomalies plaguing Frosthaven. Once she starts digging, ancient grudges turns subtle sabotage deadly.

Despite the icy setting, sparks fly between Tessa and Kaidan. Their story is a fun mix of heat and intrigue and a great addition to this longstanding series. I love the Paranormal Dating Agency books and can’t wait for the next one.

[Catriona Bain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

If you love paranormal romances, with plenty of twists and turns then look no further.
Although I'm sure my love of Polar Bears also came into it lol.
I received this book as an ARC, but this is my honest review.

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of ARC reading this book. I absolutely loved it and was sad when it ended. I hope there is another book in the future. It was my first time reading a Polar bear shifter book. The plot was flawless and the reading flowed so well it was really hard to stop reading.

[Wanda Grier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book📚 from this series!

I really enjoyed reading this book📚 from this series! It was filled with family, friendship, loyalty, drama, action, romance and love💘.

[Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Polar Bears Rock

Bite the Power written by Milly Taiden was a great read. There was a lot of twists and turns that made it interesting. I am excited to read her next book.