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Bear
Brooke
I moved to a small city to get away from my past, which leaves me hiding my body. The scars I carry, both inside and out, force me to hide my true self and stay under the radar. When I got a job as a mechanic for the Hell’s Reapers Motorcycle Club, I thought it would be a fresh start. Everything changed when I made eye contact with Bear.
Bear
After a month of being away from the Reapers to care for my mom, I was ready to return to normal club life. When I first saw Brooke, everything changed. By the time I found out what she was running from, it was too late.
Will Bear be able to save Brooke from her past? Will she ever feel safe around him?
I moved to a small city to get away from my past, which leaves me hiding my body. The scars I carry, both inside and out, force me to hide my true self and stay under the radar. When I got a job as a mechanic for the Hell’s Reapers Motorcycle Club, I thought it would be a fresh start. Everything changed when I made eye contact with Bear.
Bear
After a month of being away from the Reapers to care for my mom, I was ready to return to normal club life. When I first saw Brooke, everything changed. By the time I found out what she was running from, it was too late.
Will Bear be able to save Brooke from her past? Will she ever feel safe around him?
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2026
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March 28, 2026
mc romance novella bear is ex military turn Brothers and arms meets mute Brooke who has a serious past of domestic violence that I will say at moments was hard there was a few thing but I would really like more from this series??..
March 1, 2026
Red Flags
I’ve read several books by this author and enjoyed them, so don’t let this spoil her for you.
The FMC is abused/tortured in graphic detail on page multiple times and her being set on fire is not just mentioned but also on page in a nightmare. These trigger warnings should be better outlined at the start. The behavior by MMC should also be listed as a trigger.
He is abusive, manipulative, controlling, forceful, explosive, and disrespectful to FMC through out the entire book.
He asks her out and she refuses so he grabs her wrist tightly and refuses to let go, even though she tries to get away from him, and yells/berates her until she relents and agrees to go out with him. He yells at her multiple times and grabbed her wrist like that multiple times as well. There’s one instance of him physically restraining her while she’s trying to get away. He says multiple things to her that are word for word verbatim to what her previous abuser told her. She purposely does and says, or doesn’t do and say things in order to placate him so he doesn’t have an explosive outburst. He refuses to let her get her own apartment and throws a fit and yells at her and tells her that she’s not even allowed to ask about having an apartment and that she should be grateful for everything he does for her. Even though she’s literally never asked him for anything.
He is the epitome of a red flag, and has all the makings to become a physical abuser because he is already abusing/controlling her in every other way.
This is not a romance, but a sad story about a DV victim who goes from one severe abuser to a less abusive partner.
I’m not sure how she can be attracted to him when he does some of the same things as her previous abuser or feel safe enough to overcome her trauma induced mutism. Her reactions do not line up or make sense with the reactions that a trauma victim would have to someone who is displaying abusive behavior towards them.
I absolutely despise the MMC. There were several things that his brothers said and did that I also found offensive so I doubt I will read any more books in this series.
I’ve read several books by this author and enjoyed them, so don’t let this spoil her for you.
The FMC is abused/tortured in graphic detail on page multiple times and her being set on fire is not just mentioned but also on page in a nightmare. These trigger warnings should be better outlined at the start. The behavior by MMC should also be listed as a trigger.
He is abusive, manipulative, controlling, forceful, explosive, and disrespectful to FMC through out the entire book.
He asks her out and she refuses so he grabs her wrist tightly and refuses to let go, even though she tries to get away from him, and yells/berates her until she relents and agrees to go out with him. He yells at her multiple times and grabbed her wrist like that multiple times as well. There’s one instance of him physically restraining her while she’s trying to get away. He says multiple things to her that are word for word verbatim to what her previous abuser told her. She purposely does and says, or doesn’t do and say things in order to placate him so he doesn’t have an explosive outburst. He refuses to let her get her own apartment and throws a fit and yells at her and tells her that she’s not even allowed to ask about having an apartment and that she should be grateful for everything he does for her. Even though she’s literally never asked him for anything.
He is the epitome of a red flag, and has all the makings to become a physical abuser because he is already abusing/controlling her in every other way.
This is not a romance, but a sad story about a DV victim who goes from one severe abuser to a less abusive partner.
I’m not sure how she can be attracted to him when he does some of the same things as her previous abuser or feel safe enough to overcome her trauma induced mutism. Her reactions do not line up or make sense with the reactions that a trauma victim would have to someone who is displaying abusive behavior towards them.
I absolutely despise the MMC. There were several things that his brothers said and did that I also found offensive so I doubt I will read any more books in this series.
April 10, 2026
Ms Raine always has a good story. Her plots and characters always have some good depth and make me want more.
These characters are not as developed as I would like. We know precious little about Bear as we don't have his POV very often in this story. Also, we have some backstory on Brooke but not a lot other than her abuse.
There are two factors keeping this from a higher review. 1) The characters' actions aren't consistent. Brooke has been horribly abused for years, but can snuggle in a bed within a week of meeting Bear? Not likely. 2) The editing is lacking. Aside from some grammatical errors, there are some serious continuity errors. She is on a bench in the park or a couch? She was unconscious for a week, but talks about how Bear has helped her through recovery. Does the motel like the MC as indicated early on, or not?
Correcting these issues and Ms. Raine has a great MC series in the making!
These characters are not as developed as I would like. We know precious little about Bear as we don't have his POV very often in this story. Also, we have some backstory on Brooke but not a lot other than her abuse.
There are two factors keeping this from a higher review. 1) The characters' actions aren't consistent. Brooke has been horribly abused for years, but can snuggle in a bed within a week of meeting Bear? Not likely. 2) The editing is lacking. Aside from some grammatical errors, there are some serious continuity errors. She is on a bench in the park or a couch? She was unconscious for a week, but talks about how Bear has helped her through recovery. Does the motel like the MC as indicated early on, or not?
Correcting these issues and Ms. Raine has a great MC series in the making!
February 20, 2026
No just no. Brooke is a victim of domestic violence and abuse. She escapes her past only to end up with a guy who throws tantrums when he doesn't gets his way and thinks of punishing her because she made him look weak by fighting for something that she rightfully got angry about. No this isn't a love story, it's just a story of preying on a vulnerable girl and pestering and frightening her till she succumbs to Bear's wishes. He might not hit her or be physically abusive, but still his behaviour isn't one of love. Bear is selfish, and clearly prioritises his so called reputation and club before Brooke. A huge disappointment.
February 18, 2026
I have loved everything I've read by Everly Raine so far, even the most otp guys were still sweet with their girls but something about this whole book just put me off. Bear was not likeable at all, the way he acted and yelled at her and then apologized but didn't change and kind of acted the same way again. Like literally all of the other guys we sweet and nice.
February 19, 2026
Closer to 3.5 stars. I didn’t like when H was screaming at h when he wasn’t getting his point across. He was pushy and a dick to someone who visibly had demons to fight. Her description wasn’t exactly accurate. She must have marks from the flogging and cuts and so along with the burn marks. He just wanted her and wouldn’t take no .
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June 11, 2026
I really had a problem with this story. The FMC had been severely abused, and the MMC proceeded to repeatedly yell at her, order her around, and control her by imposing his will at the expense of hers. Why are we supposed to root for a character who is acting abusively? Furthermore, I think the story is sloppy and (even for this type of novel) unrealistic.
April 26, 2026
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING INCREDIBLE STORY!!!
I LOVEED IT SO MUCH. SHE WENT THROUGH SUCH AN HORRIFIC TRAUMA.
I AM GLAD SHE MADE HER WAY TO THE CLUB.
LOVED HER HEA!!!!
I HOPE WE GET TO READ ANOTHER CHAPTER OF THE CULB!!!!
📖💞🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥📚
I LOVEED IT SO MUCH. SHE WENT THROUGH SUCH AN HORRIFIC TRAUMA.
I AM GLAD SHE MADE HER WAY TO THE CLUB.
LOVED HER HEA!!!!
I HOPE WE GET TO READ ANOTHER CHAPTER OF THE CULB!!!!
📖💞🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨🔥📚
April 30, 2026
Betrayal to Safety!
Love this story. Scared and alone going into a new town to escape an evil ex. Leaving with only the cloths in her back and being mute has its disadvantages. Gaining not only a new job by by extension a new family. Love those and highly recommend !!
Love this story. Scared and alone going into a new town to escape an evil ex. Leaving with only the cloths in her back and being mute has its disadvantages. Gaining not only a new job by by extension a new family. Love those and highly recommend !!
June 26, 2026
Bear
This was a great story of recovery, resilience and rebuilding. Bear is a sweet and patient with Brooke. Her becoming the mechanic at the MC was great place for all that to begin. I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next one.
This was a great story of recovery, resilience and rebuilding. Bear is a sweet and patient with Brooke. Her becoming the mechanic at the MC was great place for all that to begin. I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next one.
July 25, 2026
great book
I’m excited to read book 2. Bear’s story was so compelling. The things Brooke goes through and survives is amazing. The care and love Bear shows her. He is truly an amazing man.
I’m excited to read book 2. Bear’s story was so compelling. The things Brooke goes through and survives is amazing. The care and love Bear shows her. He is truly an amazing man.
February 18, 2026
I couldn’t put it down. It was different but In a good way!!
April 2, 2026
bear
This was such a good story but read your trigger warnings, I cried and laughed but every second was worth it
This was such a good story but read your trigger warnings, I cried and laughed but every second was worth it
April 13, 2026
First for me
This a first read by this author to me. It was awesome! I hope she is gonna write more Mc books. Loved Bear and a Brooke
This a first read by this author to me. It was awesome! I hope she is gonna write more Mc books. Loved Bear and a Brooke
April 14, 2026
these 1⭐️ reviews are cray cray
This was another incredible story. Her trigger warnings are there for a reason. Don’t beat up a story just because you don’t know your own triggers.
This was another incredible story. Her trigger warnings are there for a reason. Don’t beat up a story just because you don’t know your own triggers.
September 11, 2026
Such a good story
I loved this story. This was sweet and a nice read. It made my heart happy to read. I loved that the bad guy was handled.
I loved this story. This was sweet and a nice read. It made my heart happy to read. I loved that the bad guy was handled.
May 31, 2026
DNF @9%
DNF early on due to constant inconsistencies and sloppy plotting. The writing is bloated with unnecessary detail, yet somehow still fails to track basic logic. The timeline and character decisions don’t make sense, she has no money, no food, nowhere to sleep, and yet is spending what little she has on clothes that don’t even solve her stated problem. The pacing is also confusing, jumping from urgent survival stakes to oddly casual choices that don’t align with the situation at all. Nothing feels grounded or believable.
DNF early on due to constant inconsistencies and sloppy plotting. The writing is bloated with unnecessary detail, yet somehow still fails to track basic logic. The timeline and character decisions don’t make sense, she has no money, no food, nowhere to sleep, and yet is spending what little she has on clothes that don’t even solve her stated problem. The pacing is also confusing, jumping from urgent survival stakes to oddly casual choices that don’t align with the situation at all. Nothing feels grounded or believable.
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