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Bear Haven #2
Rancher Bear
Jesse is used to being the calm one of the three overprotective, overbearing Mcallister brothers. But ever since the beautiful, redheaded Bonnie came into town with her two friends, the big bear has been on the hunt for one thing only- her heart.
Bonnie can’t deny that the tall, unfathomably sexy Jesse Mcallister is the hottest thing she’s ever seen on two legs, and that the attraction they feel for each other is undeniable. The only problem? She’s been engaged to a man that doesn’t love her and that Bonnie’s friends believe is all wrong for her. So when things with the ill-fitting finance finally break off, Bonnie sees this at her first, and maybe only chance for true love.
The second the two are together, fireworks go off and Bonnie knows she’ll never be able to get enough of the incredible Jesse. But Bonnie’s ex isn't going down without a fight, and there’s a secret that Bonnie and Jesse share that may endanger their relationship and change everything they ever believed in.
Bonnie can’t deny that the tall, unfathomably sexy Jesse Mcallister is the hottest thing she’s ever seen on two legs, and that the attraction they feel for each other is undeniable. The only problem? She’s been engaged to a man that doesn’t love her and that Bonnie’s friends believe is all wrong for her. So when things with the ill-fitting finance finally break off, Bonnie sees this at her first, and maybe only chance for true love.
The second the two are together, fireworks go off and Bonnie knows she’ll never be able to get enough of the incredible Jesse. But Bonnie’s ex isn't going down without a fight, and there’s a secret that Bonnie and Jesse share that may endanger their relationship and change everything they ever believed in.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2015
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Terry Bolryder
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December 23, 2017
Heroine was virgin.
Hero was experienced but not a manwhore.
He was not proud of his sexual past even if he enjoyed it in past. His only excuse was he didn't really know or believe about mates, or else he would have saved himself for her.
Heroine acted extremely immature when she figured out he marked her. The thing was, it was not really his fault. He WOULD have asked for permission, he WOULD have had sex with protection, SHE was the one initiated the whole thing and got carried away.
He was just giving her space.
And put your hands up who would blame a hero for seeing red watching their mate kissing someone else who told them just the night before they loved them but they're just not "together"?
Yep, heroine pulled that card, said she loved him, had sex the night before with him and then claimed he should react calmly seeing her kissing her ex-fiancé.
And then blamed that he's a controlling possessive caveman, this is the guy who has been giving her space the whole freaken day!
However! I forgave her BECAUSE who would have thought there would be an epic cat fight between the heroine and HER ex over the hero? Like a literal cat fight, since they are both lynxes! She was mad at the hero, so her ex-fiancé who has just been completely utterly dumped by her was like "wooooo, he's hoooot, you don't want him, me wants the bear!" And she lost her shit completely!
And I guess also got a taste of her own medicine and saw how exactly Jesse would have felt about her if she was that possessive of Jesse while claiming she doesn't want him. Jesse at least has been honest from the beginning. He loved her, and has nothin. To do with the land whatsoever! And he would ALWAYS fight for her.
So that cat fight between h and HER ex was epic!!!!!!
And she was totally forgiven!!!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hero was experienced but not a manwhore.
He was not proud of his sexual past even if he enjoyed it in past. His only excuse was he didn't really know or believe about mates, or else he would have saved himself for her.
Heroine acted extremely immature when she figured out he marked her. The thing was, it was not really his fault. He WOULD have asked for permission, he WOULD have had sex with protection, SHE was the one initiated the whole thing and got carried away.
He was just giving her space.
And put your hands up who would blame a hero for seeing red watching their mate kissing someone else who told them just the night before they loved them but they're just not "together"?
Yep, heroine pulled that card, said she loved him, had sex the night before with him and then claimed he should react calmly seeing her kissing her ex-fiancé.
And then blamed that he's a controlling possessive caveman, this is the guy who has been giving her space the whole freaken day!
However! I forgave her BECAUSE who would have thought there would be an epic cat fight between the heroine and HER ex over the hero? Like a literal cat fight, since they are both lynxes! She was mad at the hero, so her ex-fiancé who has just been completely utterly dumped by her was like "wooooo, he's hoooot, you don't want him, me wants the bear!" And she lost her shit completely!
And I guess also got a taste of her own medicine and saw how exactly Jesse would have felt about her if she was that possessive of Jesse while claiming she doesn't want him. Jesse at least has been honest from the beginning. He loved her, and has nothin. To do with the land whatsoever! And he would ALWAYS fight for her.
So that cat fight between h and HER ex was epic!!!!!!
And she was totally forgiven!!!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2016
This one was a cute with a side of cheesy. But still cute none-the-less. At least the Jesse wasn't a total neanderthal like Maverick.
December 7, 2015
The female lead was rather wishy-washy. She tells the guy she loves him and the next morning gets angry because they mated. While mad she goes to a bar, has a group of guys get aggressive towards her and when her mates steps in she gets pissed, again, because she 'could have handled it'. To my way of thinking when you have a group of guys coming for you & you get mad at someone trying to help that starts to push you into the TSTL category.
August 15, 2020
3 Stars
April 4, 2017
I love shifter books, I really do - when they are well written. This is the first book I've read by this author and seeing how it has great ratings, I thought I'd be good. I was wrong.
I hate the female characters in this book. The h wasn't a pushover but she also wasn't strong, just stuck in the middle somewhere. The only one who was somewhat consistent was the weakest of the 3. The male characters, none of them worked for me either. And come on, if you're into shifters, how many books have you actually read where they speak in their animal form? Not only that but two of them were all "ruthlessly fighting" one second and the next they're all "oh, my bad, no worries".
Not a solid storyline, not a single strong and well developed character. One book was enough for me to know I won't be reading the rest.
I hate the female characters in this book. The h wasn't a pushover but she also wasn't strong, just stuck in the middle somewhere. The only one who was somewhat consistent was the weakest of the 3. The male characters, none of them worked for me either. And come on, if you're into shifters, how many books have you actually read where they speak in their animal form? Not only that but two of them were all "ruthlessly fighting" one second and the next they're all "oh, my bad, no worries".
Not a solid storyline, not a single strong and well developed character. One book was enough for me to know I won't be reading the rest.
March 19, 2022
I really wanted to like this book but both the MCs bugged me to distraction.
The Good, The Bad, and Everything Else: Honestly what you have here is a short, fated mate, insta-love, shifter story. That's it. Nothing more. I did give this less than my typical rating for these type of books but only because as a character driven reader I just didn't like or connect with Jesse or Bonnie. With only 118 pages there just isn't enough background on them even though both were introduced in the first book in this series, Mountain Bear. There is even less on world building required for me to fully understand the Lynx shifter part and why other shifters can't sense cat shifters like they can all other shifters. Apparently, cat shifters can sense other cat shifters but a bear shifter can't sense a cat shifter or even if they are shifters at all. Jesse's lineage is mentioned and then not brought back up until the epilogue but only as side note to the story and not something that I, for one, find rather important especially since the McAllister men are actively seeking out mates that aren't bear shifters.
I also think Bonnie's ex, Seth, is a wasted character. He was written to be one we wouldn't like yet his story had the potential to be quite tragic as it appears LGBTQIA+ shifters either don't exist (in a Don't Ask Don't Tell kind of way as long as they still do their duty to their family and breed the next generation anyway) or the author only writes a queer character to be a throw away. I think Seth had more depth than Jesse and was really underplayed within the book. I keep hoping I'll run across an M/M shifter romance by this author featuring Seth. It wouldn't be the first time an author could take a character not written as hero material and flip it to be an amazing story and a worthy hero.
In a Nutshell: Even though I really didn't care for this book I will absolutely read the rest of the series and the author's other series as well.
The Good, The Bad, and Everything Else: Honestly what you have here is a short, fated mate, insta-love, shifter story. That's it. Nothing more. I did give this less than my typical rating for these type of books but only because as a character driven reader I just didn't like or connect with Jesse or Bonnie. With only 118 pages there just isn't enough background on them even though both were introduced in the first book in this series, Mountain Bear. There is even less on world building required for me to fully understand the Lynx shifter part and why other shifters can't sense cat shifters like they can all other shifters. Apparently, cat shifters can sense other cat shifters but a bear shifter can't sense a cat shifter or even if they are shifters at all. Jesse's lineage is mentioned and then not brought back up until the epilogue but only as side note to the story and not something that I, for one, find rather important especially since the McAllister men are actively seeking out mates that aren't bear shifters.
I also think Bonnie's ex, Seth, is a wasted character. He was written to be one we wouldn't like yet his story had the potential to be quite tragic as it appears LGBTQIA+ shifters either don't exist (in a Don't Ask Don't Tell kind of way as long as they still do their duty to their family and breed the next generation anyway) or the author only writes a queer character to be a throw away. I think Seth had more depth than Jesse and was really underplayed within the book. I keep hoping I'll run across an M/M shifter romance by this author featuring Seth. It wouldn't be the first time an author could take a character not written as hero material and flip it to be an amazing story and a worthy hero.
In a Nutshell: Even though I really didn't care for this book I will absolutely read the rest of the series and the author's other series as well.
December 25, 2017
Love it!
I really enjoyed this book. This is the story of Jesse a bear shifter and Bonnie, a linx cat. One of the reasons I so loved this book I'd Jesse! He is so patient with Bonnie, so caring and trying to do everything and anything to keep her by his side without at any moment coming across as a love sick idiot. I enjoyed Bonnie with her feisty personality. Highly recommend
I really enjoyed this book. This is the story of Jesse a bear shifter and Bonnie, a linx cat. One of the reasons I so loved this book I'd Jesse! He is so patient with Bonnie, so caring and trying to do everything and anything to keep her by his side without at any moment coming across as a love sick idiot. I enjoyed Bonnie with her feisty personality. Highly recommend
May 24, 2022
Brilliant
Rancher Bear (Bear Haven Book 2) by Terry Bolryder. Jesse knows Bonnie is his mate. Being a cat shifter Bonnie was promised to another car shifter when she was born. After years of doing what her family say, Bonnie is finding it hard to do what her heart is telling her to do.
Rancher Bear (Bear Haven Book 2) by Terry Bolryder. Jesse knows Bonnie is his mate. Being a cat shifter Bonnie was promised to another car shifter when she was born. After years of doing what her family say, Bonnie is finding it hard to do what her heart is telling her to do.
February 27, 2017
Jesse knew her secret.
Bonnie came out for two weeks and had broke up with Seth for good. She didn't care what her family said. She was ready to live a life of her own.
Then Seth showed up at the lodge and the adventures began.
Read and enjoy.
Bonnie came out for two weeks and had broke up with Seth for good. She didn't care what her family said. She was ready to live a life of her own.
Then Seth showed up at the lodge and the adventures began.
Read and enjoy.
August 8, 2017
Good...
A good book but confusing in some parts, happened fast in others. Been waiting to read mavericks book! There was one sentence towards the end that had the wrong names written with the wrong mates.
A good book but confusing in some parts, happened fast in others. Been waiting to read mavericks book! There was one sentence towards the end that had the wrong names written with the wrong mates.
October 9, 2017
I swear this bear series is my dream life come true, a ranch in the middle of the Montana Mountains and gorgeous bear shifters to go with it a girl really can't ask for more Bonnie is one lucky, lucky girl because Jesse is amazing.
October 15, 2019
I Loved it!!!
OMG!!!! I Loved it. I loved it. I was romantic, conflicted and very very funny! Enjoyed it very much & laughed a Lot. I was at 2 a m trying to not to laugh so hard & wake everyone at home. So so funny. Can't wait to read the next book!!!!👍👍💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💕💕💕💕💕😍😍😍😍😍😻😻😻😻
OMG!!!! I Loved it. I loved it. I was romantic, conflicted and very very funny! Enjoyed it very much & laughed a Lot. I was at 2 a m trying to not to laugh so hard & wake everyone at home. So so funny. Can't wait to read the next book!!!!👍👍💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💕💕💕💕💕😍😍😍😍😍😻😻😻😻
February 8, 2020
Bear shifters at their best
What a fantastic read. The series gets better and better. Hot sexy guys, smart, intelligent , sexy women. Some twists and turns all with a happy ever after. A must read.
What a fantastic read. The series gets better and better. Hot sexy guys, smart, intelligent , sexy women. Some twists and turns all with a happy ever after. A must read.
December 10, 2021
Ok
Not a fan of the female lead. I get she has had issues but she’s blaming new man for the past man’s mistakes. And not only his mistakes but hers. I just really didn’t like her at all. I honestly wanted to quit reading because she was a horrible being in ways.
Not a fan of the female lead. I get she has had issues but she’s blaming new man for the past man’s mistakes. And not only his mistakes but hers. I just really didn’t like her at all. I honestly wanted to quit reading because she was a horrible being in ways.
June 2, 2023
Getting control
He knew she was his mate but she was with someone else he had to make her change her mind. She was trying to figure out what was going on with her life could she really take control of her life?
He knew she was his mate but she was with someone else he had to make her change her mind. She was trying to figure out what was going on with her life could she really take control of her life?
August 10, 2017
Made me want to go visit sky country! Jesse is hot! Good read!
April 18, 2018
Slightly better than the first. Found books 3 & 4. Gonna continue what I have.
November 9, 2018
Another Winner!
Ms. Bolryder's ability to weave a story filled with beautiful locations and relatable characters is amazing! You'll love this series!
Ms. Bolryder's ability to weave a story filled with beautiful locations and relatable characters is amazing! You'll love this series!
November 7, 2018
Patience or lack of
Hot, really really hot, sweet, and funnystory! I so enjoyed reading this clever story that had several "oh no he didn't" moments.
Hot, really really hot, sweet, and funnystory! I so enjoyed reading this clever story that had several "oh no he didn't" moments.
December 2, 2019
I would love Jesse to be my teddy bear.
January 29, 2020
I loved the bit of twist in this one. What a surprise for everyone! Good job!
October 21, 2021
I wondered why she stayed in a relationship that didn’t make her happy. It was so hilarious when she kissed him and he gagged. And later tried to come on to Jesse, that part was comical.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2022
bear cat
The girls are back at the ranch. The heroine is learning independence. The fact she is a shifter is the primary focus.
The girls are back at the ranch. The heroine is learning independence. The fact she is a shifter is the primary focus.
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 31, 2017
I liked this story better than the first in the series. I liked the characters more. It was fast paced, sexy, protective alpha bears, and a dash of drama. I'll continue the series because now I want to see how Mav wins his mate.
June 17, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rancher Bear deepens the McAllister family saga with Jesse, the most grounded brother, struggling to balance his fierce bear nature and his growing feelings for a fiery redhead mate. The tension between control and desire creates a passionate dynamic filled with emotional stakes and tender moments. It’s a strong continuation with relatable characters and a perfect mix of romance and family ties.
Rancher Bear deepens the McAllister family saga with Jesse, the most grounded brother, struggling to balance his fierce bear nature and his growing feelings for a fiery redhead mate. The tension between control and desire creates a passionate dynamic filled with emotional stakes and tender moments. It’s a strong continuation with relatable characters and a perfect mix of romance and family ties.
September 22, 2015
Jesse is the middle brother of three, always calm, cool and patient, until he meets his mate, then everything is upended in his peaceful life. The three brothers are bear shifters living on the family ranch in Montana. Jesse owns several restaurants that use the beef that the ranch raises while his older brother Shane deals with the running of the ranch and Maverick, the youngest, guides hiking and riding tours on their land. When the brothers discover that they each have three months to find mates or loose the land they love, Maverick hatches a crazy plan to find mates. With Shane newly mated, it's Jesse's turn and he already knows who his mate is; one of Ruby's best friends. Bonnie is incredibly attracted to Jesse but is engaged to another man, sort of. Bonnie and Seth have known each other their whole lives and have had an on again off again relationship for what seems like forever. Bonnie leaves Seth and goes to Montana to visit her friend while she thinks about her life, but can't help but think about Jesse instead. He makes her feel things she's never felt with Seth and she has no idea what to do about it. Jesse only has a short time frame before Bonnie goes back to New York, and Seth, to convince her to stay with him, that he loves her more then Seth ever could and that they are fated mates. Mavericks story is next and I can't wait to read what shenanigans he gets up to trying to convince his mate to accept him!
September 23, 2015
SPECTACULAR & SIZZLING ROMANCE!
RANCHER BEAR-Bear Haven Book 2- A captivating romantic story that sets the pages on fire.
This story features Jesse, a strapping gorgeous blue-eyed bear-shifter who sports a calm, voice of reason persona until Bonnie enters his tranquil life; Bonnie an audacious green-eyed, red-headed beauty; Maverick, the youngest brother of Shane and Jesse who has good intentions but always manages to get himself into unpleasant trouble.
What you'll find in this story; a cast of amazing impressive and engaging characters, spectacular story-line, potent vivid scene descriptions, phenomenal banter, family issues, secrets revealed, pent-up rage, old friends reunite, emotions spiral, a heart-warming surprise, heart-throbbing pulsating romance, and a melt your heart conclusion leaving you content and wanting more.
JEALOUSY CATAPULTS BONNIE INTO A FIT OF RAGE!!
SPECTACULAR fast paced well written read by a truly gifted author. The characters are convincing and admirable. The undeniable passion between Bonnie and Jesse shines like a beacon. I relished this story; it was a fun, steamy and a most gratifying read. I eagerly await Maverick's story. If you treasure shifter romance this is an excellent choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely honest review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book as a great read.
RANCHER BEAR-Bear Haven Book 2- A captivating romantic story that sets the pages on fire.
This story features Jesse, a strapping gorgeous blue-eyed bear-shifter who sports a calm, voice of reason persona until Bonnie enters his tranquil life; Bonnie an audacious green-eyed, red-headed beauty; Maverick, the youngest brother of Shane and Jesse who has good intentions but always manages to get himself into unpleasant trouble.
What you'll find in this story; a cast of amazing impressive and engaging characters, spectacular story-line, potent vivid scene descriptions, phenomenal banter, family issues, secrets revealed, pent-up rage, old friends reunite, emotions spiral, a heart-warming surprise, heart-throbbing pulsating romance, and a melt your heart conclusion leaving you content and wanting more.
JEALOUSY CATAPULTS BONNIE INTO A FIT OF RAGE!!
SPECTACULAR fast paced well written read by a truly gifted author. The characters are convincing and admirable. The undeniable passion between Bonnie and Jesse shines like a beacon. I relished this story; it was a fun, steamy and a most gratifying read. I eagerly await Maverick's story. If you treasure shifter romance this is an excellent choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely honest review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book as a great read.
September 23, 2015
Jessie, the calm brother, is anything but once Bonnie enters his life. Red hair--and we all know what goes with that--captivating eyes--they sure have captivated Jessie, and a body that won't quit--and he'd never want it too. Yeah, he's a goner. However, Bonnie has just broken her long engagement thinking she'll go back to the ex. even though Jessie does it for her and her ex fiance, let's just say it's no contest.
There is another issue, a secret that Bonnie hasn't even shared with her best friends. Jessie knows. For him, the secret doesn't matter, she is his mate and there is no other for him. For Bonnie there are other considerations even though the ex can't make her happy like Jessie. There are family commitments and promises. That's fair since he has a secret he hasn't shared with her, but it can't wait for long.
You will love watching Jessie become the romantic, and lose his cool with the ex, in more ways than one. This is another book for Terry Bolryder when you finish it you just smile. Then you realize it will be a few weeks until the next one. Rats. Maverick's story should be a real kick, I can't wait.
I was provided an ARC for an honest review.
There is another issue, a secret that Bonnie hasn't even shared with her best friends. Jessie knows. For him, the secret doesn't matter, she is his mate and there is no other for him. For Bonnie there are other considerations even though the ex can't make her happy like Jessie. There are family commitments and promises. That's fair since he has a secret he hasn't shared with her, but it can't wait for long.
You will love watching Jessie become the romantic, and lose his cool with the ex, in more ways than one. This is another book for Terry Bolryder when you finish it you just smile. Then you realize it will be a few weeks until the next one. Rats. Maverick's story should be a real kick, I can't wait.
I was provided an ARC for an honest review.
September 27, 2015
Gotta say some of the funniest and hottest bear shifter books are from Terry Bolryder! This is brother 2 of three which is book. Each book has it's own story but you really need to read them in order to get what is going on.
Jesse knows who his mate is but she kinda sorta refuses to admit it. Seems she was promised at birth to another shifter and so she was engaged but she broke up with him. Besides her friends all say he is gay and using her for cover anyways. And one tiny little thing...Her friends don;t know SHE is a shifter. One Ruby is mated to Jesse's brother so she knows about shifters but Jesse for some reason is the only one who can scent Bonnie. This book does have some heat and steam but it also has some funny as heck stuff in it,
I personally can't wait for Maverick's book to come out. I need to see if it is out already. Grab this one and read it but get book 1 first so you understand the land issue!!!!!
Jesse knows who his mate is but she kinda sorta refuses to admit it. Seems she was promised at birth to another shifter and so she was engaged but she broke up with him. Besides her friends all say he is gay and using her for cover anyways. And one tiny little thing...Her friends don;t know SHE is a shifter. One Ruby is mated to Jesse's brother so she knows about shifters but Jesse for some reason is the only one who can scent Bonnie. This book does have some heat and steam but it also has some funny as heck stuff in it,
I personally can't wait for Maverick's book to come out. I need to see if it is out already. Grab this one and read it but get book 1 first so you understand the land issue!!!!!
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