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Bear: A Motorcycle Club Romance
She had the perfect recipe for success—until he added a dash of chaos.
Lexie only wanted to build her catering business, not get tangled up with a rough-and-tumble motorcycle club. But when a chance meeting at Costco leads her to cater an Exiled Reapers’ cookout, she finds herself caught in the club’s business and the arms of their handsome enforcer.
Bear lives by the protect the club, no attachments, no weakness. But from the moment he meets Lexie, her kindness and quiet strength undo him. She’s everything he shouldn’t want and everything he can’t stop thinking about.
When an attack on the club pulls Lexie into the crossfire, Bear will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. As secrets surface and danger closes in, Lexie will have to trust the one man capable of breaking down her walls and just hope he doesn’t break her heart in the process.
Lexie only wanted to build her catering business, not get tangled up with a rough-and-tumble motorcycle club. But when a chance meeting at Costco leads her to cater an Exiled Reapers’ cookout, she finds herself caught in the club’s business and the arms of their handsome enforcer.
Bear lives by the protect the club, no attachments, no weakness. But from the moment he meets Lexie, her kindness and quiet strength undo him. She’s everything he shouldn’t want and everything he can’t stop thinking about.
When an attack on the club pulls Lexie into the crossfire, Bear will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. As secrets surface and danger closes in, Lexie will have to trust the one man capable of breaking down her walls and just hope he doesn’t break her heart in the process.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2025
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December 15, 2025
It was good actually but it would have been even better if it was lengthier and the story could unfold more smoothly. It had some goofy moments and suspense.I liked both main characters and I'm eager to read Mav's story in the next book
November 23, 2025
Bear is a club enforcer who is being punished for having his phone with him in church. He is tasked with organising the club cookout. Lexie is fresh out of foster care and use to be on her own. She is wanting to start a catering business so when she overhears Bear on the phone while at Costco he shoots his shot.
I am still calling this instalove because even though Bear didn't realise it he was falling for Lexie from the moment her saw her. There is club drama as well as the usual OWD you get with MC novels.
I really great read and I cannot wait for the next in this series.
I am still calling this instalove because even though Bear didn't realise it he was falling for Lexie from the moment her saw her. There is club drama as well as the usual OWD you get with MC novels.
I really great read and I cannot wait for the next in this series.
January 10, 2026
Sweet Quick Read
This was a quick read but don’t let that fool you. It was packed with plot and some sweet/spicy moments.
There is danger, an idiot in love, a couple of big twists, and an instalove romance. It was a great read all around!
This was a quick read but don’t let that fool you. It was packed with plot and some sweet/spicy moments.
There is danger, an idiot in love, a couple of big twists, and an instalove romance. It was a great read all around!
November 30, 2025
Funnier than I was expecting
I enjoyed this. The meet cute between Bear and Lexie is one of the better ones I’ve read in several years. I like their chemistry and would love a follow up story on them now that this book’s events are done.
I enjoyed this. The meet cute between Bear and Lexie is one of the better ones I’ve read in several years. I like their chemistry and would love a follow up story on them now that this book’s events are done.
December 24, 2025
short and sweet
Very insta love and insta commitment. But it’s a cute and short Motorcycle Club romance. I enjoyed it. If you want a short easy read this is a rec
Very insta love and insta commitment. But it’s a cute and short Motorcycle Club romance. I enjoyed it. If you want a short easy read this is a rec
December 22, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating System (as of 8/14/2025):
⭐: It was a struggle to read. I almost DNF
⭐⭐: This could have been so much better.
⭐⭐⭐: Good/Average
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Great book. I will probably reread it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: I absolutely loved this book.
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Triggers:
🚩Kidnapping
🚩Violence
Tropes:
💕Age Gap Romance
💕MC Romance
💕Virgin
💕HEA
💕dad's Friend Romance
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice Level Rating System (as of 9/4/25)
🔥: Clean. Handholding. Kissing.
🔥🔥: Non-Descriptive/Implied on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥: Hot-Descriptive on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥🔥: So Hot—Do Not Read in Public
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Oh My-BDSM. Blood Play. Smut.
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My mom always claimed I was born under a lucky star, but I'd never believed it until now.
Summary:
FMC is a chef who is looking to start a catering business. MMC is the Enforcer of a MC and is being punished by having to set up the next cookout. They meet by coincidence at their local Costco. MMC hires FMC to be the caterer for the upcoming cookout.
This leads to her witnessing a violent act and having to stay at the mc. During this time, she also becomes involved with the MMC. HEA
Review:
If you could call a mc romance "cuddly" this would be it. I absolutely loved how they met. I loved how he was all into her and she was just trying to shop for the cookout. I loved the twists and turns of her family💖 and their involvement with the mc. The writing kept me engaged and made me chuckle at times.
This was my first book by this author, and I look forward to reading more.
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Rating System (as of 8/14/2025):
⭐: It was a struggle to read. I almost DNF
⭐⭐: This could have been so much better.
⭐⭐⭐: Good/Average
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Great book. I will probably reread it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: I absolutely loved this book.
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Triggers:
🚩Kidnapping
🚩Violence
Tropes:
💕Age Gap Romance
💕MC Romance
💕Virgin
💕HEA
💕dad's Friend Romance
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice Level Rating System (as of 9/4/25)
🔥: Clean. Handholding. Kissing.
🔥🔥: Non-Descriptive/Implied on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥: Hot-Descriptive on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥🔥: So Hot—Do Not Read in Public
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Oh My-BDSM. Blood Play. Smut.
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Quote:
My mom always claimed I was born under a lucky star, but I'd never believed it until now.
Summary:
FMC is a chef who is looking to start a catering business. MMC is the Enforcer of a MC and is being punished by having to set up the next cookout. They meet by coincidence at their local Costco. MMC hires FMC to be the caterer for the upcoming cookout.
This leads to her witnessing a violent act and having to stay at the mc. During this time, she also becomes involved with the MMC. HEA
Review:
If you could call a mc romance "cuddly" this would be it. I absolutely loved how they met. I loved how he was all into her and she was just trying to shop for the cookout. I loved the twists and turns of her family💖 and their involvement with the mc. The writing kept me engaged and made me chuckle at times.
This was my first book by this author, and I look forward to reading more.
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November 25, 2025
With the first book this good, I’m looking forward to reading the whole series! I think that BEAR had a great blend of plot, heat, romance, and food p rn. I read it and now I’m totally hungry.
Lexie seizes an opportunity to do the catering for the Exiled Reapers’ barbecue when she meets Bear at a well-known, members-only, big box store whose name starts with a C. Instalove over food samples at the store. She then proceeds to make a metric crapton of sides, plus burgers, dogs, and vegetarian options. Don’t read this book on an empty stomach like I did, lemme tell ya. It all sounded delish.
Speaking of delish, there’s Bear, whose very presence makes my Kindle sweat. And the man is absolutely determined that his Pixie will be his ol lady. There’s drama, of course, but not the other-woman kind of drama.
The plot involves a rival MC moving in on the Exiled Reapers’ territory and selling illegal, laced substances causing ODs. And some serious violence against a club member whom Lexie finds bleeding behind a dumpster. There are overarching plot elements, but not a cliffhanger. The plot has some unexpected twists, and there are some excellent side characters who help make the story even better. I enjoyed every minute reading this book, and I can hardly wait until the next one comes out.
Book is SAFE.
Heat is EXPLICIT, and features a VIRGIN HEROINE.
TRIGGERS include violence, blood, threatened SA, language, and discussion of illegal substances.
TROPES include Food Is Love, Found Family, Former Foster Child, Instalove, 1%, and That’s Not My Leg.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lexie seizes an opportunity to do the catering for the Exiled Reapers’ barbecue when she meets Bear at a well-known, members-only, big box store whose name starts with a C. Instalove over food samples at the store. She then proceeds to make a metric crapton of sides, plus burgers, dogs, and vegetarian options. Don’t read this book on an empty stomach like I did, lemme tell ya. It all sounded delish.
Speaking of delish, there’s Bear, whose very presence makes my Kindle sweat. And the man is absolutely determined that his Pixie will be his ol lady. There’s drama, of course, but not the other-woman kind of drama.
The plot involves a rival MC moving in on the Exiled Reapers’ territory and selling illegal, laced substances causing ODs. And some serious violence against a club member whom Lexie finds bleeding behind a dumpster. There are overarching plot elements, but not a cliffhanger. The plot has some unexpected twists, and there are some excellent side characters who help make the story even better. I enjoyed every minute reading this book, and I can hardly wait until the next one comes out.
Book is SAFE.
Heat is EXPLICIT, and features a VIRGIN HEROINE.
TRIGGERS include violence, blood, threatened SA, language, and discussion of illegal substances.
TROPES include Food Is Love, Found Family, Former Foster Child, Instalove, 1%, and That’s Not My Leg.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2025
This is the first book I've read by this author. I picked this one up through an ARC, and I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline.
Bear, an enforcer for the Exiled Reaper's MC, finds himself getting a punishment of sorts when he does the one thing that he knows he shouldn't have when attending Church. But luckily, heaven must be looking down on him when they sent him an angel in the shape of the cooking Goddess, Chef Lexi.
Lexi finds herself in the right place, at the right time. She can offer her services to this man, help him in his hour of need, and at the same time, hopefully receive good reviews and referrals to kick-start her own business.
Bear soon finds himself thinking that Lexi is his; he needs his brothers to know she is off-limits, as he is drawn to her, and when an incident occurs at the clubhouse, he needs to make sure she is safe, and the best way is to keep her by his side.
Lexi now finds herself pulled into the MC, something that she thought she'd keep away from because of her past. But things are so straightforward for her when her past catches up to the present. Jealousy rears its head and makes a bigger target on her back.
Bear is having to deal with his emerging feelings for Lexi and her safety, but also his commitment to his club and its safety. Which one takes priority now? Or does he have to choose when he knows that his brothers will stand by his side and help protect the one he loves?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Bear, an enforcer for the Exiled Reaper's MC, finds himself getting a punishment of sorts when he does the one thing that he knows he shouldn't have when attending Church. But luckily, heaven must be looking down on him when they sent him an angel in the shape of the cooking Goddess, Chef Lexi.
Lexi finds herself in the right place, at the right time. She can offer her services to this man, help him in his hour of need, and at the same time, hopefully receive good reviews and referrals to kick-start her own business.
Bear soon finds himself thinking that Lexi is his; he needs his brothers to know she is off-limits, as he is drawn to her, and when an incident occurs at the clubhouse, he needs to make sure she is safe, and the best way is to keep her by his side.
Lexi now finds herself pulled into the MC, something that she thought she'd keep away from because of her past. But things are so straightforward for her when her past catches up to the present. Jealousy rears its head and makes a bigger target on her back.
Bear is having to deal with his emerging feelings for Lexi and her safety, but also his commitment to his club and its safety. Which one takes priority now? Or does he have to choose when he knows that his brothers will stand by his side and help protect the one he loves?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2025
This novella left me hungry for more!
This story recommendation came from the Tok. Okay, I said to myself, here’s a quick and tasty treat of some MC and romance yummies! But Bear left me hungry for the main course! The story was brief but chock full of surprises and fun! I’m pretty sure there were many “Easter eggs” placed that lay the groundwork for more stories in this series! The interaction between Lexie the spunky caterer and Bear the gruff MC enforcer was sweet and very believable! My fav place is Costco too— love their fated meeting and how about the kielbasa and electrolyte water! LOL!! The plot was seasoned with a good amount of spice and a twist of the unexpected! Also, loved the use of real locations to enhance the flavor of the story! Cora Day’s writing style is like comfort food- hearty and satisfying! I loved how the story ended but it was too soon!! Wish this novella was more of an entree than an appetizer but can’t wait for the next books in the series!
This story recommendation came from the Tok. Okay, I said to myself, here’s a quick and tasty treat of some MC and romance yummies! But Bear left me hungry for the main course! The story was brief but chock full of surprises and fun! I’m pretty sure there were many “Easter eggs” placed that lay the groundwork for more stories in this series! The interaction between Lexie the spunky caterer and Bear the gruff MC enforcer was sweet and very believable! My fav place is Costco too— love their fated meeting and how about the kielbasa and electrolyte water! LOL!! The plot was seasoned with a good amount of spice and a twist of the unexpected! Also, loved the use of real locations to enhance the flavor of the story! Cora Day’s writing style is like comfort food- hearty and satisfying! I loved how the story ended but it was too soon!! Wish this novella was more of an entree than an appetizer but can’t wait for the next books in the series!
January 1, 2026
There was so much potential here. It started off well. But then I quickly realized it wasn’t at all what I was hoping for. If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be rushed. The story could have been expanded and developed further. There was so much potential for back stories, character development, and plot twists. But unfortunately it didn’t do any of those things. We get quick facts about a character’s past and it gives you whiplash and then the story continues on without expanding on it or further tying it into the character.
I really wanted to like this book and continue with the second book, however I want satisfied enough with the first. I’m a firm believer in always trying to finish a book you start, and therefore I did. It was also a very short book which made it painstakingly easy to do. But I would not read it again.
I really wanted to like this book and continue with the second book, however I want satisfied enough with the first. I’m a firm believer in always trying to finish a book you start, and therefore I did. It was also a very short book which made it painstakingly easy to do. But I would not read it again.
December 4, 2025
He is stuck planning the MC BBQ when he runs into her at Costco. She is an aspiring caterer and shoots her shot when she sees what he is planning. He takes her up on it more because he wants to be done with it than anything, but he quickly realizes the curvy little powerhouse is going to rock his world. She is everything he never knew he needed. She has been alone for years after aging out of foster care, and with him she finds a sense of family she has never had. This is a quick read but satisfying on many levels. It hits the spice, tension, characters, it gives you MC life and additional brothers, and it gives you a little MC drama all on the way to a happily ever after.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2025
Very short, read it in just a couple of hours, getting to 83%, their first bedroom scene, but didn't continue, despite being that close to the end. That really says it all and what it says isn't good. I just didn't care what happens.
Their meet-cute was okay but some of the dialogue etc was very cheesy and cringing. Very short and very lacking. Wasn't made to care about the characters or what happens, because nothing really happens here as it is.
For comparison with other books in the MC genre I've read and throughly enjoyed by other authors, the last four books were 277 pages long, 290, 400 plus and 500 plus pages long, compared to this, which is only 163 pages in length. Review in one word, lacking.
Their meet-cute was okay but some of the dialogue etc was very cheesy and cringing. Very short and very lacking. Wasn't made to care about the characters or what happens, because nothing really happens here as it is.
For comparison with other books in the MC genre I've read and throughly enjoyed by other authors, the last four books were 277 pages long, 290, 400 plus and 500 plus pages long, compared to this, which is only 163 pages in length. Review in one word, lacking.
November 24, 2025
Bear
An exciting, Reapers MC story, about Bear meeting an unsuspecting young woman who is trying to get her catering business going. These two connect with needing each others help, her finding the ways of an MC club, but something very unexpected happens after her evening of catering. Now there is a possibility of danger, yet not knowing what to expect, she goes about her day to day life. Exciting, yet potential danger lurks ahead for where she least expects it. Amazing story.
An exciting, Reapers MC story, about Bear meeting an unsuspecting young woman who is trying to get her catering business going. These two connect with needing each others help, her finding the ways of an MC club, but something very unexpected happens after her evening of catering. Now there is a possibility of danger, yet not knowing what to expect, she goes about her day to day life. Exciting, yet potential danger lurks ahead for where she least expects it. Amazing story.
November 24, 2025
I absolutely adored how Lexie's ingenuity led her to snag a catering gig with Bear, and how she so unwittingly drew him to her like a moth to a flame. Bear's fascination with her was a hoot, and their banter was truly fun to read. It was also refreshing to have a male lead that doesn't touch the bunnies at the clubhouse, as that "drama" is overutilized by waaaay too many authors of MC stories.
This was definitely one book that I didn't want to end, and I can't wait to catch up with Bear, Lexie, and the rest of the brothers in the Exiled Reapers in book 2!
This was definitely one book that I didn't want to end, and I can't wait to catch up with Bear, Lexie, and the rest of the brothers in the Exiled Reapers in book 2!
December 12, 2025
I devoured this book. There was a captivating storyline. I was so engrossed in what was happening that I didn’t realize how close to the end of this book I was. This MC world has captivated me and I look forward to the next installment.
Characters weren’t bad. I really loved Bear. Lexie grew on me at first it seemed she was ditzy.
But hey you go from a random meet at Costco to an Old Lady for the enforcer of the MC…
Characters weren’t bad. I really loved Bear. Lexie grew on me at first it seemed she was ditzy.
But hey you go from a random meet at Costco to an Old Lady for the enforcer of the MC…
December 17, 2025
This was a fast intriguing read. I loved the meet cute. It was very much insta love and I actually didn’t mind it. I honestly loved Lexie (22), I just found her so adorable. She is the image of innocence, but she also had a hard childhood. I wish the author would’ve went a bit more into it but oh well. Bear (28) is definitely OTT and possessive. He would literally do anything for her. I wish this book would’ve been longer, there were a few things that I would’ve like to see more of.
December 31, 2025
Danger, traitors, secrets, chaos , spice, found family, action, drama, that's just some of the things in their book.
Bear a sexy MC enforcer, Lexie a girl just trying to get her carter business to grow. They cross paths and life isn't the same after that.
It's such a crazy rollercoaster ride with twists and turns, that will have you on the edge of your seat. , great characters, storyline and plot.
Highly recommend
Bear a sexy MC enforcer, Lexie a girl just trying to get her carter business to grow. They cross paths and life isn't the same after that.
It's such a crazy rollercoaster ride with twists and turns, that will have you on the edge of your seat. , great characters, storyline and plot.
Highly recommend
November 22, 2025
I loved every single thing of this book. Bear was sexy, and when he met his match he treated her like gold and made her feel safe for the first time in her life. The action was non-stop and left you guessing what was going to happen. I loved how Lexie was strong in her very own way and it made her the perfect match for Bear. I so cannot wait to read more from this author!!!
December 17, 2025
Enjoyable, But Too Short
This was an enjoyable read, but too short. There were so many skips forward that would have been brilliant to explore fully.
Great potential, but the brevity of the story hurt it overall.
Would absolutely read again if it was ever released with a longer story
This was an enjoyable read, but too short. There were so many skips forward that would have been brilliant to explore fully.
Great potential, but the brevity of the story hurt it overall.
Would absolutely read again if it was ever released with a longer story
December 7, 2025
so good
Loved this book great story and a great love can’t wait to read the next one so happy to read a good book in one sitting not over two or three books I hate that amazing author definitely recommend
Loved this book great story and a great love can’t wait to read the next one so happy to read a good book in one sitting not over two or three books I hate that amazing author definitely recommend
December 12, 2025
Bear
Well-written story with well-developed characters. This novel has it all: danger, love, thrills, chills, healing, excitement, laughter, and sobbing. I can't wait until the next one!
Well-written story with well-developed characters. This novel has it all: danger, love, thrills, chills, healing, excitement, laughter, and sobbing. I can't wait until the next one!
December 15, 2025
Bear and Lexie were so sweet together! I loved them! I think the author did a really good job with the pacing of the book. It was only 163 pages but it didn’t feel rushed and it didn’t give me whiplash. I enjoyed it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️.75/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️.75/5
December 15, 2025
Amazing heartwarming story with comedy throughout
LOVE all of your work but this one particularly. Bear is everything you could want in a book BF 😍 lexi was witty, not a simp and loved the HEA.
LOVE all of your work but this one particularly. Bear is everything you could want in a book BF 😍 lexi was witty, not a simp and loved the HEA.
December 15, 2025
AMAZING
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to be read.
I love Lexie she is very strong and independent and ends up falling for the clubs enforcer who is loyal to Lexie. Can’t wait for next book to come out so I know what happens next.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to be read.
I love Lexie she is very strong and independent and ends up falling for the clubs enforcer who is loyal to Lexie. Can’t wait for next book to come out so I know what happens next.
December 18, 2025
the perfect steamy quick MC read
I throughly enjoyed this book, just adore innocent Lexie and the way she falls into trouble and under the MC protection.
Loved the action and danger, as well as the hot steamy scenes.
It definitely is a very fast almost insta-love, which I actually enjoyed.
Overall a really great read.
I throughly enjoyed this book, just adore innocent Lexie and the way she falls into trouble and under the MC protection.
Loved the action and danger, as well as the hot steamy scenes.
It definitely is a very fast almost insta-love, which I actually enjoyed.
Overall a really great read.
December 24, 2025
Don't waste your time
Girl meets boy, boy hires girl, boy messes up and can't see girl for a week, girl is mad and doesn't talk to boy for a week, boy comes back ur at 80% progress and they say I love you too each other.
Girl meets boy, boy hires girl, boy messes up and can't see girl for a week, girl is mad and doesn't talk to boy for a week, boy comes back ur at 80% progress and they say I love you too each other.
December 30, 2025
I like this new MC series. Insta love at cosco!
I really enjoyed it, I liked Lexie she was naive on some level but also so grounded!
I liked this MC’s environment and now I can’t wait for the next one and read more about Lexie, Bear and Michael!
I really enjoyed it, I liked Lexie she was naive on some level but also so grounded!
I liked this MC’s environment and now I can’t wait for the next one and read more about Lexie, Bear and Michael!
January 7, 2026
Bear
Bear finds a cateria in Lexi at the local Costco. And she and her food are a hit. But the Exiled Reapers have problems and she gets caught up in them and Bear saves her. Great story.
Bear finds a cateria in Lexi at the local Costco. And she and her food are a hit. But the Exiled Reapers have problems and she gets caught up in them and Bear saves her. Great story.
November 11, 2025
A great story with ups and downs mystery and romance mixed with suspense. A great combination for a wonderful book. Past characters still mentioned too.
November 28, 2025
10/10
Loved the twists and turns of this book. Can't wait for the rest of the series to come out.
If you are after a non dark mc romance, this is the perfect book.
Loved the twists and turns of this book. Can't wait for the rest of the series to come out.
If you are after a non dark mc romance, this is the perfect book.
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