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Gray Bears #1
Marrying The Bear
How to cook up your own happily-ever-after:
Make a wish, add some magic, stir in a dose of danger and turn the heat waaay up!!
A wish unleashes magic, mayhem and the mating heat...
After suffering heartbreak and betrayal, Alisa finds herself out of a job and running out of options. On a whim, she makes a wish. The wish is simple enough. She wishes to find her true love and live happily ever after.
Tristan Gray, bear shifter and the boss of Gray's Domain, receives a call from his grandmother. Gramma Gray raised Tristan and his three brothers after their parents died, and Tristan would never deny his Gramma anything. He agrees to her odd request to drive out of Shadow Point to escort her new hire back to Broomstick Inn.
When Alisa runs into danger, a big, growly man comes to her rescue. Tristan is sweet, sexy, tough and protective. He is everything a girl could wish for in a mate.
But Alisa knows from experience that wishes don't come true.
Or do they?
As Alisa rolls up her sleeves and dives into her new job as a chef in Broomstick Inn, she realizes that she just might have discovered the recipe for her very own happily-ever-after.
Make a wish, add some magic, stir in a dose of danger and turn the heat waaay up!!
A wish unleashes magic, mayhem and the mating heat...
After suffering heartbreak and betrayal, Alisa finds herself out of a job and running out of options. On a whim, she makes a wish. The wish is simple enough. She wishes to find her true love and live happily ever after.
Tristan Gray, bear shifter and the boss of Gray's Domain, receives a call from his grandmother. Gramma Gray raised Tristan and his three brothers after their parents died, and Tristan would never deny his Gramma anything. He agrees to her odd request to drive out of Shadow Point to escort her new hire back to Broomstick Inn.
When Alisa runs into danger, a big, growly man comes to her rescue. Tristan is sweet, sexy, tough and protective. He is everything a girl could wish for in a mate.
But Alisa knows from experience that wishes don't come true.
Or do they?
As Alisa rolls up her sleeves and dives into her new job as a chef in Broomstick Inn, she realizes that she just might have discovered the recipe for her very own happily-ever-after.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2015
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June 6, 2017
Short shifter story
No cheating, no ow/om drama, no pushing away, low steam and no epilogue. Worked well for a lunch time read.
No cheating, no ow/om drama, no pushing away, low steam and no epilogue. Worked well for a lunch time read.
July 5, 2017
This is a no cheating book with the most independent women who doesn't need a alpha to save her from troubles trying to haul her.
This is one of the most fast forward stories which I have read.There was no streamy romance just straight to the point "I Love You "No nonsense.
This is a very sweet story which gives a hope wishes come true.If the story had little more drama that would have made it much better but the story was good.
This books would fit fast reads.
This is one of the most fast forward stories which I have read.There was no streamy romance just straight to the point "I Love You "No nonsense.
This is a very sweet story which gives a hope wishes come true.If the story had little more drama that would have made it much better but the story was good.
This books would fit fast reads.
April 2, 2020
Marrying The Bear
Goodness I have read this series so many times over the years. It's like visiting with an old friend for me. I visit whenever I need something familiar. Natalie Kristen books never let me down. Just a fast paced shifter instalove with a fated mate and a Happily Ever After.
I consider this story safe and free of any kind of abuse or cheating, no ow/om drama, no others after meeting.
Goodness I have read this series so many times over the years. It's like visiting with an old friend for me. I visit whenever I need something familiar. Natalie Kristen books never let me down. Just a fast paced shifter instalove with a fated mate and a Happily Ever After.
I consider this story safe and free of any kind of abuse or cheating, no ow/om drama, no others after meeting.
February 1, 2022
This book was a quick easy read. Female makes a wish for happily ever after which sets off a spell that brings her to her true love.
The reason why I give three stars is because it lacked any kind of emotional depth or deep story.
The first day she arrives in town is the same day she sleeps with the male lead and all of a sudden they are mated and she is happy.
There weren't any discernible characteristics to like about the male lead either. He was very generic. This didn't give me any warm fuzzies or make me angry or make me feel anything at all.
It was probably like reading a human interest story in the newspaper.
The reason why I give three stars is because it lacked any kind of emotional depth or deep story.
The first day she arrives in town is the same day she sleeps with the male lead and all of a sudden they are mated and she is happy.
There weren't any discernible characteristics to like about the male lead either. He was very generic. This didn't give me any warm fuzzies or make me angry or make me feel anything at all.
It was probably like reading a human interest story in the newspaper.
February 1, 2018
Gray Bears: Tristan and Alisa
Short, sweet, and to the point! This is a 👍 great treat and can be read within a few hours. Tristan and Alisa are two lonely people that meet with the help of Tristan's Grandmothers. The Grandmothers (Gramma and Ne-ma) are a riot and a hoot! The reader's will love 💘 them. This is the first book in the series and can be read as a standalone. The series is off to a great start!
Short, sweet, and to the point! This is a 👍 great treat and can be read within a few hours. Tristan and Alisa are two lonely people that meet with the help of Tristan's Grandmothers. The Grandmothers (Gramma and Ne-ma) are a riot and a hoot! The reader's will love 💘 them. This is the first book in the series and can be read as a standalone. The series is off to a great start!
December 3, 2020
I've read the whole Gray Bear series but this review can be applied to all of them. The stories are very quick reads with an HEA but they each have a little suspense thrown in by each having their own villain. My favorite characters in the entire series (you even see them pop up in some of her other series) are the two 80+ year old witches who are always up to well intentioned mischief. If they were real I would love to be able to become their best friend!
May 21, 2019
Great Author
I am totally in love with this author and the way this author can bring out the emotions in their words. Great characters and storyline. Great short reads and always wonderful series where one book ends the next picks up the story. Highly recommended this author and any one of their series or stand alone books.
I am totally in love with this author and the way this author can bring out the emotions in their words. Great characters and storyline. Great short reads and always wonderful series where one book ends the next picks up the story. Highly recommended this author and any one of their series or stand alone books.
June 24, 2017
A little beyond ridiculous but that alone I could have handled, my issue was the same as others' it was too rushed and squished together to make a short story. Minus a few elements such as the sex scenes it seemed like a children's book IMO.
June 13, 2022
Great Sneaky Title
With a title like “Marrying The Bear”
I thought a totally different story line, my idea was wonderfully and woefully inaccurate YEAH!
The story you crafted was unexpected and with a “badass chef” LOL
With a title like “Marrying The Bear”
I thought a totally different story line, my idea was wonderfully and woefully inaccurate YEAH!
The story you crafted was unexpected and with a “badass chef” LOL
August 9, 2017
Short but a REALLY liked it! :)
May 28, 2021
Hurry up and make a wish!!!!!!!
I can't wait for the next one! Come on woman wish for a hottest bear🐻!Witch granny's,hot bear guys an lost women wats not to love
I can't wait for the next one! Come on woman wish for a hottest bear🐻!Witch granny's,hot bear guys an lost women wats not to love
June 26, 2023
good story
I’m glad she got her happily ever after because she definitely deserves it after the crap her ex did . I wish it showed them getting their karma.
I’m glad she got her happily ever after because she definitely deserves it after the crap her ex did . I wish it showed them getting their karma.
November 14, 2023
Loved it 😍
I really enjoyed this short novella,it was filled with family, friends, loyalty, romance and love 💕 I will continue to read all books 📚 from this series.
I really enjoyed this short novella,it was filled with family, friends, loyalty, romance and love 💕 I will continue to read all books 📚 from this series.
December 28, 2023
almost too simple
It wasn’t poorly written but the storyline was so basic. It was like someone took a kids fairytale and added a few elements. It is also extremely short.
It wasn’t poorly written but the storyline was so basic. It was like someone took a kids fairytale and added a few elements. It is also extremely short.
November 23, 2015
Other possible title of post: "Quick Hit of Happy"
Was this book challenging? Nope.
Was it deep and thought provoking? Nope.
Was this book short, sweet, sexy, and cheap? Yup! And let's just repeat....$0.99 on Amazon and I read for "free" with Kindle Unlimited! (Did I mention how much I love Kindle Unlimited?) It was exactly what I was looking for at the end of a really rough day. A quick hit of happy....
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Was this book challenging? Nope.
Was it deep and thought provoking? Nope.
Was this book short, sweet, sexy, and cheap? Yup! And let's just repeat....$0.99 on Amazon and I read for "free" with Kindle Unlimited! (Did I mention how much I love Kindle Unlimited?) It was exactly what I was looking for at the end of a really rough day. A quick hit of happy....
The rest of this review is posted on Bodacious Bookworm
December 27, 2015
Wow this was a great little read. Cute and funny and sweet. It was really fast and I wanted it to be longer and give Alisa and Tristan more time to form a relationship. Just happened awful fast but I still loved it but that is the way of mates. I loved Ne-ma and Gamma so fun! I can't wait to read the rest of the boys' stories. :)
October 22, 2015
Gray Bears Series
This is the 1st book in the Gray Bears Series and I loved it! It's about the 4 Gray brothers and their 2 grandmas who are witches. The grandmas cast a Happily-Ever-After spell so that if the boys mates ever wish for their true love they will find a way to be together. I can't wait for the other 3 books in this series.
This is the 1st book in the Gray Bears Series and I loved it! It's about the 4 Gray brothers and their 2 grandmas who are witches. The grandmas cast a Happily-Ever-After spell so that if the boys mates ever wish for their true love they will find a way to be together. I can't wait for the other 3 books in this series.
October 17, 2015
Love a Natalie Kristen story!
We say good-bye to the Black Bear Clan and hello to the Gray Bears! Tristan, his brothers, Gramma, and Ne-ma...a loving and wacky family! I'm going to enjoy reading more about them. My only complaint...too short!
We say good-bye to the Black Bear Clan and hello to the Gray Bears! Tristan, his brothers, Gramma, and Ne-ma...a loving and wacky family! I'm going to enjoy reading more about them. My only complaint...too short!
October 29, 2015
Bear shifter romance - no cliffhanger.
Cute short bear shifter book. Standalone but within a series. She needs a job and has no one so she makes a wish.... A job opens up at a inn doing what she loves, cooking. What she finds is a job, family, and love.
Cute short bear shifter book. Standalone but within a series. She needs a job and has no one so she makes a wish.... A job opens up at a inn doing what she loves, cooking. What she finds is a job, family, and love.
April 29, 2016
Lovely
Great shifter romance with a twisted, yet paranormal beginning. Another awesome shifter romance set in shadow point. Sorry no dragons in this story. Thank you Natalie Kristen
Great shifter romance with a twisted, yet paranormal beginning. Another awesome shifter romance set in shadow point. Sorry no dragons in this story. Thank you Natalie Kristen
October 27, 2015
Marrying the Bear was short but no less sweet and very passionate. I am looking forward to the brothers getting their own book.
November 6, 2015
Sweet
I enjoyed this series so far. Was glad to see Mason and Sudan from the black bear group. The Grandmothers are cool
I enjoyed this series so far. Was glad to see Mason and Sudan from the black bear group. The Grandmothers are cool
November 20, 2015
A fun read.
November 25, 2015
Wishes
Wow I guess some wishes do come through for some people. Well maybe I should say some wishing spells do.
Wow I guess some wishes do come through for some people. Well maybe I should say some wishing spells do.
January 8, 2016
Marrying The Bear
This was unusual, but so good. I love these old witches and I know the rest of brother's are in fora surprise.
This was unusual, but so good. I love these old witches and I know the rest of brother's are in fora surprise.
June 8, 2016
3.5 stars
A funny, sweet and short story ..
But what's with everyone acting and sounding like they're on some sort of drug??!!
A funny, sweet and short story ..
But what's with everyone acting and sounding like they're on some sort of drug??!!
December 11, 2016
Cute little read really liked this book perfect for a lazy weekend
November 2, 2015
Witches, vampire, bears, oh my!
June 20, 2016
Too short but you got to love these books and the meddling fairy godmother type grandmas.
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