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Bears Gone Wild
Bear Watching
BBW park ranger + bear shifter smokejumper + a lonely fire-watcher's post = one red-hot fire between the sheets!
Some women would hate being stuck in a remote fire-watch tower, but for curvy Angie Dearborn, it's a peaceful retreat to nurse her broken heart. Love? Who needs it? She's got books, a dog, and the world's most solitary job. And she likes it that way. Until Hudson comes into her life ...
Bear shifter and firefighter Hudson Pierce knows Angie is his destined mate as soon as her touch sets his body and soul aflame. Emotionally wounded Angie doesn't believe they have a future together, but this sexy smokejumper is determined to mend her broken heart and prove to her that their love is possible.
Will it take a real forest fire to ignite their fire?
This is a burning hot, standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
Some women would hate being stuck in a remote fire-watch tower, but for curvy Angie Dearborn, it's a peaceful retreat to nurse her broken heart. Love? Who needs it? She's got books, a dog, and the world's most solitary job. And she likes it that way. Until Hudson comes into her life ...
Bear shifter and firefighter Hudson Pierce knows Angie is his destined mate as soon as her touch sets his body and soul aflame. Emotionally wounded Angie doesn't believe they have a future together, but this sexy smokejumper is determined to mend her broken heart and prove to her that their love is possible.
Will it take a real forest fire to ignite their fire?
This is a burning hot, standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 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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April 4, 2018
Loved this book love shifters books
May 12, 2016
Book Facts: Bear Watching
Genre: Shifter Romance
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My thoughts: Fluff book. Simple not much to it but entertaining.
Overall Rating: 3
Do You Recommend This Book: Yes
ReRead: No
Would You Read More Books By This Author: Yes
January 11, 2021
Loved it!
Angie is a real heroine; she may have been tricked into and trapped in a toxic relationship, but when she recognized it for what it was she got out and refused to go back. Bear shifter Hudson is a worthy mate; he's protective, respectful, and loyal, even under his UNUSUAL challenge. There are a couple of perilous situations to ratchet up the intensity level of the story,, and the heat between this pair is hotter than the fires he fights!
Angie is a real heroine; she may have been tricked into and trapped in a toxic relationship, but when she recognized it for what it was she got out and refused to go back. Bear shifter Hudson is a worthy mate; he's protective, respectful, and loyal, even under his UNUSUAL challenge. There are a couple of perilous situations to ratchet up the intensity level of the story,, and the heat between this pair is hotter than the fires he fights!
May 17, 2025
I enjoy this author a lot, so reading her works are a fun read for me. Love the diversity of her characters and how they always find each other. I especially love the bears, big, good looking and protective of their mates, no matter what the situation.
This time was a bit different but interesting to read how it all works out. And glad when it does work out for them. Come on and found out how these two meet, it’s a fun read.
This time was a bit different but interesting to read how it all works out. And glad when it does work out for them. Come on and found out how these two meet, it’s a fun read.
July 6, 2024
okay
This was an okay read. I really liked the premise of the storyline. It’s funny but these fire lookouts have been coming up on my for you pages lately so I found it interesting learning more about their jobs. My complaint would be with the characters. There was just something strained with their chemistry. It took me a while to get into it but overall it was an okay read.
This was an okay read. I really liked the premise of the storyline. It’s funny but these fire lookouts have been coming up on my for you pages lately so I found it interesting learning more about their jobs. My complaint would be with the characters. There was just something strained with their chemistry. It took me a while to get into it but overall it was an okay read.
August 21, 2024
The Fire Watcher 🔥🔥🔥
This novella chronicles the beginning of the love story between a demoralized female forest fire watcher and the bear shifter firefighter who discovers that after waiting for years and years, he has finally found his mate and she's a human! How does a bear go about telling a human she's the One for him? Love the characters! Love the story and HEA! 😉
This novella chronicles the beginning of the love story between a demoralized female forest fire watcher and the bear shifter firefighter who discovers that after waiting for years and years, he has finally found his mate and she's a human! How does a bear go about telling a human she's the One for him? Love the characters! Love the story and HEA! 😉
May 15, 2025
Good fun action read.
Was a bit annoyed with Angie at one point for her attitude but when Larry turned up and behaved as he did, I understood her thinking a bit better.
Angie accepted Hudson as a bear quite quickly.
I really want Larry to be dealt with.
Read in the KU box set BEAR DOWN & BEAR WATCHING.
Was a bit annoyed with Angie at one point for her attitude but when Larry turned up and behaved as he did, I understood her thinking a bit better.
Angie accepted Hudson as a bear quite quickly.
I really want Larry to be dealt with.
Read in the KU box set BEAR DOWN & BEAR WATCHING.
August 26, 2019
Nice read. A bit simplistic in storyline. The Hero never explained anything about himself except that he was a bear shifter and that she was his mate. Seems he lives nowhere and has no family or community, he's just continually ambling through the woods.... unbelievable.
January 19, 2021
Quick and wonderful
As always Zoe Chant delivered a full story with relatable characters in a short novella. I did want to shake Angie at some points for acting crazy.
It is an instalove (on Hudson's part at least), this is a shifter book after all.
As always Zoe Chant delivered a full story with relatable characters in a short novella. I did want to shake Angie at some points for acting crazy.
It is an instalove (on Hudson's part at least), this is a shifter book after all.
May 11, 2024
A real happily ever after story
The main characters make this story a winner. Their raw emotions come through to the reader as the story develops and the reader is rewarded with the end. As always I would love to see a story of their future. Hint Hint Enjoy!
The main characters make this story a winner. Their raw emotions come through to the reader as the story develops and the reader is rewarded with the end. As always I would love to see a story of their future. Hint Hint Enjoy!
September 17, 2024
Quick read
Even though it was a quick read, the details were there and tension subtly conveyed. I enjoyed that it was a Insta love moment for him, but she felt something too. Plus we got not only an appropriate villain, but a fire too.
Even though it was a quick read, the details were there and tension subtly conveyed. I enjoyed that it was a Insta love moment for him, but she felt something too. Plus we got not only an appropriate villain, but a fire too.
December 16, 2018
Bear Watching
Really good book. Enjoyed Angie and Hudson's story. A lot of action and heart tugs. Got into their story and cheered for them. Highly recommend this book.
Really good book. Enjoyed Angie and Hudson's story. A lot of action and heart tugs. Got into their story and cheered for them. Highly recommend this book.
May 6, 2019
Short but sweet
This story has a unique (so far as I've read) problem where the shifter gets stuck in his animal form. I enjoyed that.
This story has a unique (so far as I've read) problem where the shifter gets stuck in his animal form. I enjoyed that.
September 21, 2022
Angie & Hudson
This story made me feel better after a hard day. Thoroughly enjoyed Angie & Hudson's story very much. Thank you for writing this story.
This story made me feel better after a hard day. Thoroughly enjoyed Angie & Hudson's story very much. Thank you for writing this story.
November 23, 2024
Amazing
It was a great story. How she finds out about the bear was my favorite. . . . . .
It was a great story. How she finds out about the bear was my favorite. . . . . .
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!
July 29, 2015
Cute shifter romance !! This is a short stand alone tale, with terrific characters, an interesting plot, and shifter sexiness. Angie is a fire-spotter, and Hudson is a Smokejumper/firefighter. He finds her on the mountain and knows she's his mate, but she doesn't know about shifters, and his sudden instant love of her frightens her. Her creepy ex shows up and gets mean, when the bear comes running and chases him off. She discovers his bear/ man after the forest fire starts up. They battle it together, and later she feels the true mates connection. This lighthearted romance is fun and sweet. ENJOY !!!
July 3, 2015
Different kind of bear shifter book.
Kindle Unlimited book - standalone - no cliffhanger. She goes to work in a remote forest during a dry spell. She's running from an abusive ex. When a man comes along and things heat up, she doesn't believe he wants her so he pushes her away. When her ex shows up...a bear saves her. Can she accept his secret?
Kindle Unlimited book - standalone - no cliffhanger. She goes to work in a remote forest during a dry spell. She's running from an abusive ex. When a man comes along and things heat up, she doesn't believe he wants her so he pushes her away. When her ex shows up...a bear saves her. Can she accept his secret?
February 1, 2016
Bear Watching
It had a slow start but as you get into it you warm up to it, it is a cute story with some twists and turns in it finding love and your self and a man that is more than a man and with out knowing , is the one who helps you. So if you need a short story this is for you
It had a slow start but as you get into it you warm up to it, it is a cute story with some twists and turns in it finding love and your self and a man that is more than a man and with out knowing , is the one who helps you. So if you need a short story this is for you
December 21, 2016
A bear shifter fire fighter ambles along when he gets a tantalizing smell he has to investigate that will change his life forever .
A part time forest ranger for the summer is stationed in a remote fire tower in the mountain country . An assignment she asked for to get away from everything civilized an her ex . 18+
A part time forest ranger for the summer is stationed in a remote fire tower in the mountain country . An assignment she asked for to get away from everything civilized an her ex . 18+
July 6, 2015
Firefighters are HAWT!!!!!!
Hudson and Angie what a combo of love, understanding resolve and commitment. This story has a tale of its own if you love firefighters and the women they love oh and said firefighter a bear shifter then you will love this one. I did!!!!!!
Hudson and Angie what a combo of love, understanding resolve and commitment. This story has a tale of its own if you love firefighters and the women they love oh and said firefighter a bear shifter then you will love this one. I did!!!!!!
July 18, 2015
Loved it!
Bear shifter firefighter falls for forest ranger human on sight. It's a race to see what will happen first, them as a couple, or a forest fire! Lovely! Very well worth reading!
Bear shifter firefighter falls for forest ranger human on sight. It's a race to see what will happen first, them as a couple, or a forest fire! Lovely! Very well worth reading!
August 9, 2015
Good one
I gave this a 5 because I liked that he was not able to shift back because of her it brought a new twist to the shifter books and also she had her dog who knew the bear was good a must read
I gave this a 5 because I liked that he was not able to shift back because of her it brought a new twist to the shifter books and also she had her dog who knew the bear was good a must read
May 16, 2015
Quick entertaining read!
Perfect quick read for lazy Saturday morning. I enjoyed the story. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.
Perfect quick read for lazy Saturday morning. I enjoyed the story. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.
May 18, 2015
Bear Watching
I loved this story. I am glad she slapped the check out of Larry, he deserved. I am mad they didn't rough him up some more. Love how their story ended.
I loved this story. I am glad she slapped the check out of Larry, he deserved. I am mad they didn't rough him up some more. Love how their story ended.
May 22, 2015
This was a really sweet story.
Too bad Hudson couldn't get his paws on larry
Too bad Hudson couldn't get his paws on larry
June 29, 2015
Great read
This short but very fantastic read was perfect. Shifter plus a hot fire fighter and a lonely female make the best stories. Great writing with a perfect plot.
This short but very fantastic read was perfect. Shifter plus a hot fire fighter and a lonely female make the best stories. Great writing with a perfect plot.
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