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Bears Gone Wild
Bear Down
BBW biologist + bear shifter pilot + huddling for warmth in the wilderness = one blazing-hot story!
Wildlife biologist April has given up on love. She's curvy, stubborn, and wears jeans and boots instead of skirts. If that wasn't bad enough, her job takes her all over the North American continent. What man would want that?
Hunky bush pilot Nathan has spent his whole life hiding his true polar bear shifter nature. But when gorgeous April walks into his life, his bear wants to rise up and claim his mate. Unfortunately, all April wants is a pilot to fly her across the Canadian tundra to count polar bears. But Nathan's touch sets her on fire ...
After their plane goes down in the wilderness, the two give in to their red-hot passion. But can their love survive April's discovery of Nathan's secret? And when they get back to civilization, can the bear and the girl who loves bears find their happily ever after?
**Standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!**
Wildlife biologist April has given up on love. She's curvy, stubborn, and wears jeans and boots instead of skirts. If that wasn't bad enough, her job takes her all over the North American continent. What man would want that?
Hunky bush pilot Nathan has spent his whole life hiding his true polar bear shifter nature. But when gorgeous April walks into his life, his bear wants to rise up and claim his mate. Unfortunately, all April wants is a pilot to fly her across the Canadian tundra to count polar bears. But Nathan's touch sets her on fire ...
After their plane goes down in the wilderness, the two give in to their red-hot passion. But can their love survive April's discovery of Nathan's secret? And when they get back to civilization, can the bear and the girl who loves bears find their happily ever after?
**Standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!**
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2015
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About the author
Lauren Esker
80 books77 followersLauren Esker writes romantic suspense and paranormal romance that’s just a little off the beaten path. Which isn’t surprising since she’s a lifelong Alaskan who is a little off the beaten path herself! (Literally and figuratively.) She also writes graphic novels and scifi/fantasy as Layla Lawlor, and m/m romance as Layla M. Wier.
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October 4, 2017
2 1/2 stars
I wish there was more of a development here. I liked the idea of the crash and all that happened but I feel like I missing a lot.
I wish there was more of a development here. I liked the idea of the crash and all that happened but I feel like I missing a lot.
April 4, 2018
Another great book by Zoe chant I love shifters but bear shifters are big and alpha
June 21, 2015
Like the part of this story how they met and what happened during the flight and the crash.
But the part when they are back in town I liked less, I was afraid they were messing up there change to be with each other.
But the part when they are back in town I liked less, I was afraid they were messing up there change to be with each other.
October 1, 2025
Brilliant Series
Bear Down (Bears Gone Wild) by Lauren Esker. April was in the Canadian arctic to survey the polar bears. When she met Nathan, the pilot who was flying her to do the survey, she was instantly drawn to him. Nathan knew instantly that April was his mate. Whilst flying a storm blew up and Nathan had to land but crashed the plane. While they waited to be rescued a bear came too close and Nathan had to shifter so he could protect April. It wasn’t the way he wanted her to find out he was a shifter.
Bear Down (Bears Gone Wild) by Lauren Esker. April was in the Canadian arctic to survey the polar bears. When she met Nathan, the pilot who was flying her to do the survey, she was instantly drawn to him. Nathan knew instantly that April was his mate. Whilst flying a storm blew up and Nathan had to land but crashed the plane. While they waited to be rescued a bear came too close and Nathan had to shifter so he could protect April. It wasn’t the way he wanted her to find out he was a shifter.
August 22, 2024
Read This Series
What could be scarier than crash landing in the wilds of Canada? The polar bear surveyor biologist is about to find out. She's about to get closer to the bears than she ever thought she would!
The three stories in this series are an exciting mixture of drama and sexy romance with a side of fun. The novellas are quick reads. Perfect for lunchtime or bedtime. Very enjoyable reads. I wish there were more Bears Gone Wild.
What could be scarier than crash landing in the wilds of Canada? The polar bear surveyor biologist is about to find out. She's about to get closer to the bears than she ever thought she would!
The three stories in this series are an exciting mixture of drama and sexy romance with a side of fun. The novellas are quick reads. Perfect for lunchtime or bedtime. Very enjoyable reads. I wish there were more Bears Gone Wild.
August 13, 2019
This began really strong, I enjoyed the writing, but I wish it ended up being more about being stuck out there after the crash and it ended with them being found, as opposed to what happens. A bit disappointed in the author that this ends at 85% and is followed by pages and pages of their books and synopsis, a list of the titles would have worked exactly the same and followed the guidelines.
March 22, 2022
April & Nathan
Thoroughly enjoyed April & Nathan's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
Thoroughly enjoyed April & Nathan's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
May 16, 2022
Nice Read
Short and sweet and to the point. Love how you make the simplest stories interesting, I love all your books, and looking forward to more captivating stories like this one..big fan as alway Winzie19🤗💞.
Short and sweet and to the point. Love how you make the simplest stories interesting, I love all your books, and looking forward to more captivating stories like this one..big fan as alway Winzie19🤗💞.
August 4, 2022
🤩
Such a sweet story. Both Nathan and April are adorable. Reading their story just made me so happy. The Zoeies always do a wonderful job of world building and story development even in their short stories.
Such a sweet story. Both Nathan and April are adorable. Reading their story just made me so happy. The Zoeies always do a wonderful job of world building and story development even in their short stories.
July 1, 2024
Pilot Nathan crashes his plane
He's taking a biologist on a trip to count polar bears. She doesn't know that he is a polar bear shifter until he changes into a bear to chase another bear away.
He's taking a biologist on a trip to count polar bears. She doesn't know that he is a polar bear shifter until he changes into a bear to chase another bear away.
did-not-finish
February 9, 2025DNF at 4%.
I usually really enjoy this author but I hate this line with a fiery passion. I feel like it's so toxic and so unnecessary and untrue!
"No one was interested in a girl who wasn’t a size zero and preferred comfy jeans to the latest fashions."
I usually really enjoy this author but I hate this line with a fiery passion. I feel like it's so toxic and so unnecessary and untrue!
"No one was interested in a girl who wasn’t a size zero and preferred comfy jeans to the latest fashions."
May 15, 2025
A sweet shifter read with a polar bear as the hero.
Heroine was plucky and took things well in stride.
Not a lot of depth and it was pretty much over within a 36 hour timeline but still enjoyable.
Read in the KU box set BEAR DOWN & BEAR WATCHING.
Heroine was plucky and took things well in stride.
Not a lot of depth and it was pretty much over within a 36 hour timeline but still enjoyable.
Read in the KU box set BEAR DOWN & BEAR WATCHING.
August 16, 2018
Good
While the story was good and I enjoyed it, it left me feeling unfinished for some unknown reason. But I still call it a good read.
While the story was good and I enjoyed it, it left me feeling unfinished for some unknown reason. But I still call it a good read.
May 6, 2020
It was fun
I liked it, but aome how the characters were a bit slow and dull. They were nice enough just kind of bland
I liked it, but aome how the characters were a bit slow and dull. They were nice enough just kind of bland
April 5, 2022
Sweet short story
Very good as usual. A sweet little short story full of charm. A can't put it down until its at the end.
Very good as usual. A sweet little short story full of charm. A can't put it down until its at the end.
April 15, 2025
A nice story but it ends at 77%.
June 6, 2025
Good read till end. Needed more.
Good read till end. Felt it ended unfinished too soon! There should of had a chapter on next step in there lives.
Good read till end. Felt it ended unfinished too soon! There should of had a chapter on next step in there lives.
September 15, 2025
nice, and short
This was a cute, short love story with a happy ending, a female main character who readily accepts her bear, and a bear that has finally found his mate
This was a cute, short love story with a happy ending, a female main character who readily accepts her bear, and a bear that has finally found his mate
May 3, 2022
After seeing a FB post of this being one of the first Zoe Chant books, I decided to check it out.
This is a super sweet, super quick read. April is a fun character, and Nathan is a smokin' hot Polar Bear ... in Canadian tundra. A plane crash actually helps jump start this couple's relationship.
This is a super sweet, super quick read. April is a fun character, and Nathan is a smokin' hot Polar Bear ... in Canadian tundra. A plane crash actually helps jump start this couple's relationship.
May 30, 2015
Polar Bear Shifter Standalone Book
Kindle Unlimited standalone book. She is there to study the Polar bears and he is supposed to take her for a flight so she can gather it. Problem one is a bear. Problem two she is his mate. Problem three they crash. Was an okay read. Kind of slow to start and the Alpha wasn't as strong as the female character. I'd say it's a 3 - 3 1/2 read for me.
Kindle Unlimited standalone book. She is there to study the Polar bears and he is supposed to take her for a flight so she can gather it. Problem one is a bear. Problem two she is his mate. Problem three they crash. Was an okay read. Kind of slow to start and the Alpha wasn't as strong as the female character. I'd say it's a 3 - 3 1/2 read for me.
May 9, 2015
This was a cute story. I liked Nathan. He was a sweet polar bear. April was sweet too. She actually took him being a polar bear really really well. She didnt freak at all. He kinda ran off afraid what her reaction would be and she chases after him looking for him. LOL. Great light hearted book. Good secondary characters too. His business partner Lee was cool.
September 21, 2016
I was binge reading and had quite a few of Zoe Chant's books that I had one-clicked and wanted to read, but would always have something else come up. I have to say. TAKE THE TIME AND READ ALL OF HER BOOKS!! They are each unique, some follow a specific group, but each can stand alone and have a happy ending. They are feel good and quick reads! I absolutely loved all her books I have read!
April 12, 2015
Fun and Sexy Story
This was a fun short story. Loved how the hero and heroine meet. The crash scene was exciting. I differently enjoyed the non cliffhanger ending. Great Story. An easy fast read.
This was a fun short story. Loved how the hero and heroine meet. The crash scene was exciting. I differently enjoyed the non cliffhanger ending. Great Story. An easy fast read.
April 24, 2015
This was a cute short. The characters were very likable and relate-able.
She hires him to fly her around for her job and he realizes that she's his mate. Crash landing on the tundra leads to hot sex and him shifting to protect her from another bear.
She hires him to fly her around for her job and he realizes that she's his mate. Crash landing on the tundra leads to hot sex and him shifting to protect her from another bear.
April 22, 2015
Hot polar bear in action!
April has contracted with Nathan's charter service to fly over the tundra to perform a polar bear study. What start as a crash landing ends up with her learning that shifters are real.
April has contracted with Nathan's charter service to fly over the tundra to perform a polar bear study. What start as a crash landing ends up with her learning that shifters are real.
July 18, 2015
Loved it!
Bear biologist human meets bear shifter pilot. From the moment he locked eyes on human bear researcher he couldn't look away. Will they get a chance at thinking of a future together when they crash land during a storm on the tundra? Very well worth reading!
Bear biologist human meets bear shifter pilot. From the moment he locked eyes on human bear researcher he couldn't look away. Will they get a chance at thinking of a future together when they crash land during a storm on the tundra? Very well worth reading!
February 3, 2016
Bear Down
I enjoyed this book but really wish it was a full length story I am so into shifters and like it so much more when they give more about them and the dark secrets they are fighting
I enjoyed this book but really wish it was a full length story I am so into shifters and like it so much more when they give more about them and the dark secrets they are fighting
April 19, 2015
Great story
Great story. Great author. I love everything I have read from her. I have lots more to read too. Happy reading.
Great story. Great author. I love everything I have read from her. I have lots more to read too. Happy reading.
April 21, 2015
Love it
Great book great story cute love story and a little spicy. Cant wait to read more zoe chant books...keep them coming
Great book great story cute love story and a little spicy. Cant wait to read more zoe chant books...keep them coming
April 26, 2015
Reasonable short read, unusual that it was a Polar bear shifter.
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