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Holiday Mates #5
Bear Creek Memorial Day
Sometimes, love is borne of joy and tears.
Following a devastating loss, Jared Emerson now spends his days at the potter’s wheel, quietly honing his craft and wondering what the future holds. As the holidays approach, he attends one of Bear Creek’s free concerts in the park and meets an intriguing bear shifter. Though he doesn’t realize it at the time, the brief encounter sets off a chain of events that will turn his entire world upside down.
While Rowan Kincaid enjoys his job at a local pub, he loves his seasonal role as one of Bear Creek’s famous dancing bears. One whiff of an enticing human stranger, however, leads to a convoluted search for his mate involving friends, relatives, and even the mayor! As clues come in, Rowan discovers that the man he’s looking for is right under his nose.
Bear Creek Memorial Day is a loss-to-love tale for fans of small town romance, shifters, and HEA’s. (Book five of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy MM content.)
This work is human authored, without the use of generative A.I.
Following a devastating loss, Jared Emerson now spends his days at the potter’s wheel, quietly honing his craft and wondering what the future holds. As the holidays approach, he attends one of Bear Creek’s free concerts in the park and meets an intriguing bear shifter. Though he doesn’t realize it at the time, the brief encounter sets off a chain of events that will turn his entire world upside down.
While Rowan Kincaid enjoys his job at a local pub, he loves his seasonal role as one of Bear Creek’s famous dancing bears. One whiff of an enticing human stranger, however, leads to a convoluted search for his mate involving friends, relatives, and even the mayor! As clues come in, Rowan discovers that the man he’s looking for is right under his nose.
Bear Creek Memorial Day is a loss-to-love tale for fans of small town romance, shifters, and HEA’s. (Book five of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy MM content.)
This work is human authored, without the use of generative A.I.
- GenresAmazonParanormal
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2026
About the author
Alexander Elliott
18 books76 followersAlexander Elliott resides in the Midwest and writes in multiple genres, including romance, paranormal, fantasy and science-fiction. His work is replete with themes of love, passion, family, humor, hope, and acceptance.
The author is praised for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. He strives for realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
All of Alexander’s books are HUMAN authored, without the use of generative A.I.
If you have enjoyed his work, he would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
The author is praised for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. He strives for realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
All of Alexander’s books are HUMAN authored, without the use of generative A.I.
If you have enjoyed his work, he would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
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June 16, 2026
BEAR CREEK MEMORIAL DAY is the fifth book in the Holiday Mates series, but you don't have to have read any of the previous ones. Characters from those books are in this one, but nothing that requires you to have read their story.
Jared was bisexual in his youth, but fell in love and married Lori. Unfortunately, their time together was short, and Jared is now living with his grief and learning how to carry on without her. He goes to the Christmas Faire in Bear Creek and is pulled on stage to do a dance with the Dancing Bears. Rowan is one of those bears, and his bear goes a little crazy when he scents Jared.
This is a low angst book, with Jared being understanding when Rowan's bear pushes, and Rowan giving Jared the time he needs. There are some s3xy scenes in here, but it is (as always) tastefully handled.
One thing I absolutely need to say - I love the amount of research that went into the pottery-making side of things. I had absolutely no idea about any of it, but I would definitely buy from Jared's store! I was honestly fascinated by it, and loved it when they could both work together.
Another great story from Mr Elliott, and definitely recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jun 16, 2026
Jared was bisexual in his youth, but fell in love and married Lori. Unfortunately, their time together was short, and Jared is now living with his grief and learning how to carry on without her. He goes to the Christmas Faire in Bear Creek and is pulled on stage to do a dance with the Dancing Bears. Rowan is one of those bears, and his bear goes a little crazy when he scents Jared.
This is a low angst book, with Jared being understanding when Rowan's bear pushes, and Rowan giving Jared the time he needs. There are some s3xy scenes in here, but it is (as always) tastefully handled.
One thing I absolutely need to say - I love the amount of research that went into the pottery-making side of things. I had absolutely no idea about any of it, but I would definitely buy from Jared's store! I was honestly fascinated by it, and loved it when they could both work together.
Another great story from Mr Elliott, and definitely recommended by me.
** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jun 16, 2026
July 13, 2026
Sugary sweet
There is an addictive quality to this series! Every story varies but the sweetness and love of each couple rings true each time.
Rowan and Jared were sweet and their story one of patience and courtship.
There is an addictive quality to this series! Every story varies but the sweetness and love of each couple rings true each time.
Rowan and Jared were sweet and their story one of patience and courtship.
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