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Bear Essentials #1
The Bear Essentials
[Siren The Stormy Glenn ManLove Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] Bear shifter Rob Colton is excited about the future, and after graduating, he is ready to start the next phase of his life. He never expects that life to include a frightened young man that darts out in front of his truck. But one whiff of Casey's sweet smell and Rob knows his future is going to be brighter than ever. He has found his true mate. Orphaned at an early age, Casey Newton has bounced from foster home to foster home, never quite finding a place to call his own. When a big, burly man decides Casey is his true mate, the cold and lonely world Casey grew up in begins to change. For once in his life, someone wants him. But wanting someone and keeping them safe are two very different things. When the man that has terrorized Casey for most of his life comes after him again, can Casey trust Rob to protect him or will he be tossed away like he has every other time in his life? And will the bond between mates be strong enough to withstand the threat of losing everything they hold dear? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2015
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Stormy Glenn
310 books1,700 followersAbout Me
I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
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July 1, 2019
Very cute shifter story. Just what I needed to cleanse my reading palate after the last two disturbing reads. Insta-love on steroids for sure but it’s a mate story so I approve.
January 3, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. One of the main characters is named after me, so that bumped it up a star :) It's a quick read, and you know what you're getting - hot bear shifters. Though the book's marketing doesn't say it's the first in a series, the ending is very open, and sets up a new series of books.
November 18, 2015
SEQUEL!! SEQUEL??
Please? lol...
I really enjoyed this book. Definitely not for everyone simply because I know there are SOME annoying people out there that have a fit with effeminate men who cry easily but if you don't mind that and like stories by Stormy then this is another good one to read. :D
IT NEEDS A SEQUEL!! <3
LIKE NOW! looool~~
Please? lol...
I really enjoyed this book. Definitely not for everyone simply because I know there are SOME annoying people out there that have a fit with effeminate men who cry easily but if you don't mind that and like stories by Stormy then this is another good one to read. :D
IT NEEDS A SEQUEL!! <3
LIKE NOW! looool~~
March 20, 2019
4.5 Stars Stormy Glenn had better make this a series or else! I was captivated from the first page. Casey broke my heart with everything he's been through and Rob is so stinking adorable as this giant bear with a soft, squishy heart just for his mate.
There was some drama which was done really well, and sex which was done great!
Really hoping to see more of these bears!
There was some drama which was done really well, and sex which was done great!
Really hoping to see more of these bears!
November 2, 2015
There was a bit too much crying, giggling, insta-love in this for me to really love it. Things moved too quickly, and then to top it off, it felt unfinished at the end, like there should be more to Rob and Casey's story.
October 31, 2015
Just. ..awwwww. ...
I'm really hoping THIS is turned into a series! There is soooooooo much more story here! !
I'm really hoping THIS is turned into a series! There is soooooooo much more story here! !
April 13, 2019
A whirlwind romance between fated mates, a bear shifter ready to start his life after graduation, and an orphaned human who has only ever known abuse are at the center of this story. A few twists and turns keep things interesting and a couple of revelations give the ending an unexpected twist. Not everything is as it seems in this shifter world, and while there are similarities with others I have read, there are enough differences to make me curious to find out more. While this is not a suspenseful grand adventure with lots of action, the focus on two men finding happiness and dealing with personal drama and small-minded enemies definitely kept my attention.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
November 8, 2021
Casey es un amor. Odié todo lo que le hicieron y el Alfa Barker es un imbecil sin pelotas.
A ver qué nos depara los siguientes libros...
A ver qué nos depara los siguientes libros...
December 14, 2015
I can see this turning into a series.. after the fact. Rob's brother Harvey and one of his BFFs seemed to have some kind of tension, making me believe something happened..
Onward... I can NOT say I'm terribly shocked on the real background on Casey. And what the alpha played in that part also didn't really shock me. That doesn't mean I wasn't teeted off that the alpha doesn't seem to see what son Raymond is doing. Oh and attacking a 'future alpha'.... Shouldn't the future alpha be able to handle himself and not get wiped on the proverbial floor? Seems to me that hints at a poor alpha in training...
Basically this is riding the fence for me.. not terrible but not over the top. I COULD allow this another go around if it turns into a series and see where it goes.. But, as of now I'm assuming this is a one off.
Onward... I can NOT say I'm terribly shocked on the real background on Casey. And what the alpha played in that part also didn't really shock me. That doesn't mean I wasn't teeted off that the alpha doesn't seem to see what son Raymond is doing. Oh and attacking a 'future alpha'.... Shouldn't the future alpha be able to handle himself and not get wiped on the proverbial floor? Seems to me that hints at a poor alpha in training...
Basically this is riding the fence for me.. not terrible but not over the top. I COULD allow this another go around if it turns into a series and see where it goes.. But, as of now I'm assuming this is a one off.
nope
November 28, 2015I haven't read the book, nor am I likely to. Hence, no rating. But this cover? Good grief, that's not okay by me. The kid looks like he's maybe thirteen. There is no way a kid this age should be on the cover of a romance/erotica title.
I'm aware that the author probably didn't have any say in the matter, so my blame entirely goes to the publisher. Siren covers are notoriously terrible but there is a distinction between awkward/ugly/silly and just plain wrong. This is just seven kinds of wrong.
I'm aware that the author probably didn't have any say in the matter, so my blame entirely goes to the publisher. Siren covers are notoriously terrible but there is a distinction between awkward/ugly/silly and just plain wrong. This is just seven kinds of wrong.
November 10, 2015
This book was just okay for me. There wasn't anything that made it stand out from any other shifter romance I've read, except the shout out to Rob Colton, whom I also adore.
This was clearly positioned as the beginning of a series, but if the rest follow this one's lead at about $5 a book, I doubt I will continue it.
This was clearly positioned as the beginning of a series, but if the rest follow this one's lead at about $5 a book, I doubt I will continue it.
December 22, 2015
It was a cute short story. I wish it had been longer, now I feel as if so many things were left unexplained.
I liked both Rob and Casey, they both were so adorable. The plot was fine enough, too. Hope I get to see a sequel.
I liked both Rob and Casey, they both were so adorable. The plot was fine enough, too. Hope I get to see a sequel.
October 31, 2015
3.75 stars
Although this is listed on Stormy Glenns' website as a single title, it finishes as if there could be more to write about. I certainly hope that there will be more to come!
Although this is listed on Stormy Glenns' website as a single title, it finishes as if there could be more to write about. I certainly hope that there will be more to come!
October 25, 2019
There needs to be a sequel like NOW!!!
May 22, 2019
I've owned this book for a few years. The release of a sequel prompted me to read the first in the series. I really like Bear shifters and this was a glimpse into a shifter culture that was quite harsh. The privileged Alpha's son had the run of the community. Unfortunately for those not in his circle he was a nasty bully. And of course he selected the most vulnerable to pick on - harass & physically assault. This included smaller Bears and the few Humans that resided in their community.
It wasn't right, but no one did anything because the consequences from angering the son of the Bear Alpha were for the lucky ones banishment and for others it was death. Being a small foster child in this environment was hard. Being a Human it was much worse. Unable to defend himself from the superior strength of the Bear shifters, one of the MCs did a lot of hiding, running, trying to blend and be unnoticed. Yet none of that saved him from the wrath of others.
He dreamed of saving up enough money to leave. To find a permanent place to call home. Little did he know his permanent home was a lot closer than he realized. This was a quick, but satisfying read. There was violence, Injustice, but seeing the good guys ultimately win is what I look forward to.
It wasn't right, but no one did anything because the consequences from angering the son of the Bear Alpha were for the lucky ones banishment and for others it was death. Being a small foster child in this environment was hard. Being a Human it was much worse. Unable to defend himself from the superior strength of the Bear shifters, one of the MCs did a lot of hiding, running, trying to blend and be unnoticed. Yet none of that saved him from the wrath of others.
He dreamed of saving up enough money to leave. To find a permanent place to call home. Little did he know his permanent home was a lot closer than he realized. This was a quick, but satisfying read. There was violence, Injustice, but seeing the good guys ultimately win is what I look forward to.
April 11, 2019
Rob and Casey were a cute mated couple, although, I felt truly bad for everything that Casey had been through. I felt like there should have been punishment for Raymond even though he was the alpha's son. I did love how Rob's family and friends truly supported them in such a big way. There were some surprises and a bit of action. Rob was a sweetheart and I enjoyed his sensitivity. Overall a pretty fantastic read. =)
January 30, 2019
I more or less always enjoy Stormy’s books but I always feel like there should be more. She sets up great secondary characters and just seems to abandon them which is a shame.
March 6, 2019
Stormy Glenn geht immer. Schade, dass es keine Reihe ist. Die Geschichte ist echt süß. Vorhersehbar und auch ein bisschen klischeehaft, aber insgesamt sehr echt goldig.
March 1, 2020
Actually a pretty engaging story.
I will try to continue the series as I want to know what becomes of the boys...
I will try to continue the series as I want to know what becomes of the boys...
June 24, 2023
Oh no! Este libro toca fibra profunda. He llorado mucho
No puedo evitar correr lágrimas
No puedo evitar correr lágrimas
May 19, 2024
Al ser un libro corto las cosas suceden MUY RÁPIDO, pasan muchas cosas y el final era un poco obvio.
March 20, 2016
Title: The Bear Essentials
Author: Stormy Glenn
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-63259-906-3
Buy Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/the-be...
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Bear shifter Rob Colton is excited about the future, and after graduating, he is ready to start the next phase of his life. He never expects that life to include a frightened young man that darts out in front of his truck. But one whiff of Casey's sweet smell and Rob knows his future is going to be brighter than ever. He has found his true mate.
Orphaned at an early age, Casey Newton has bounced from foster home to foster home, never quite finding a place to call his own. When a big, burly man decides Casey is his true mate, the cold and lonely world Casey grew up in begins to change. For once in his life, someone wants him.
But wanting someone and keeping them safe are two very different things. When the man that has terrorized Casey for most of his life comes after him again, can Casey trust Rob to protect him or will he be tossed away like he has every other time in his life? And will the bond between mates be strong enough to withstand the threat of losing everything they hold dear?
Summary:
Casey's childhood memories were of being sent from one foster care home to another where only one woman cared for him. He lost her when she was injured. Casey learned that he could only depend on himself until the day Rob rescued him when the alpha's son was again abusing him. Rob knew Casey from afar, but when he realized that Casey was his mate his life changed in an instant. It was inspiring how in spite of his past, Casey was willing to trust that Rob would protect him. The fact that Casey, a human, was always placed in bear shifter homes when that was never the case. Casey's knowing about shifters made it easier when Rob told Casey that he was a bear shifter even though it made them wonder what was going on. The trust and love that grew between Rob and Casey proved to be very important as secrets about Casey's past threatened everything the had. This story was filled with unexpected twists that surprised me and their story has just begun!
Author: Stormy Glenn
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-63259-906-3
Buy Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/the-be...
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Bear shifter Rob Colton is excited about the future, and after graduating, he is ready to start the next phase of his life. He never expects that life to include a frightened young man that darts out in front of his truck. But one whiff of Casey's sweet smell and Rob knows his future is going to be brighter than ever. He has found his true mate.
Orphaned at an early age, Casey Newton has bounced from foster home to foster home, never quite finding a place to call his own. When a big, burly man decides Casey is his true mate, the cold and lonely world Casey grew up in begins to change. For once in his life, someone wants him.
But wanting someone and keeping them safe are two very different things. When the man that has terrorized Casey for most of his life comes after him again, can Casey trust Rob to protect him or will he be tossed away like he has every other time in his life? And will the bond between mates be strong enough to withstand the threat of losing everything they hold dear?
Summary:
Casey's childhood memories were of being sent from one foster care home to another where only one woman cared for him. He lost her when she was injured. Casey learned that he could only depend on himself until the day Rob rescued him when the alpha's son was again abusing him. Rob knew Casey from afar, but when he realized that Casey was his mate his life changed in an instant. It was inspiring how in spite of his past, Casey was willing to trust that Rob would protect him. The fact that Casey, a human, was always placed in bear shifter homes when that was never the case. Casey's knowing about shifters made it easier when Rob told Casey that he was a bear shifter even though it made them wonder what was going on. The trust and love that grew between Rob and Casey proved to be very important as secrets about Casey's past threatened everything the had. This story was filled with unexpected twists that surprised me and their story has just begun!
December 4, 2015
Casey is a runt, constantly getting beat up and hating life in the small town he’s grown up in as an orphan. His foster parents feed him, but they aren’t what you’d call supportive. He’s doing his best to finish high school and get the hell out of town.
When Rob runs across Casey just after Casey’s been in a fight –again – he realizes Casey is his True Mate. Though bears and humans don’t generally mate, he knows for sure Casey is his forever Mate.
The two have to convince the bully to leave Casey alone and convince the bully’s Sheriff father that they aren’t doing anything to malign the pack. Fortunately Rob’s family is awesome and supportive and together they uncover some secrets about Casey that make everything both easier and more difficult than ever.
**
This is a fun shifter romance of two mates – one alpha and one “omega”. It’s pretty hot and sweet, just like you’d expect from Stormy Glenn.
I recommend it to fans of shifter romances.
When Rob runs across Casey just after Casey’s been in a fight –again – he realizes Casey is his True Mate. Though bears and humans don’t generally mate, he knows for sure Casey is his forever Mate.
The two have to convince the bully to leave Casey alone and convince the bully’s Sheriff father that they aren’t doing anything to malign the pack. Fortunately Rob’s family is awesome and supportive and together they uncover some secrets about Casey that make everything both easier and more difficult than ever.
**
This is a fun shifter romance of two mates – one alpha and one “omega”. It’s pretty hot and sweet, just like you’d expect from Stormy Glenn.
I recommend it to fans of shifter romances.
March 13, 2016
Hacía un tiempo que no me ponía con alguna historia de Stormy Glenn, y me ha encantado volver, aunque esta no haya sido de sus mejores.
En este libro nos metemos dentro de la vida de los shifters oso, y más que nada en la pareja que empiezan a conformar Casey y Rob. Casey es un niño huérfano que sabe poco de su ascendencia. Y Rob es un enorme shifter que cae perdidamente enamorado de Casey al reconocerlo como su compañero.
Sin embargo, no todo será color de rosa para la nueva pareja, Raymond, el matón del pueblo se empecina en molestar a Casey, y cuando las cosas llegan a un punto súper dramático las revelaciones del pasado de Casey salen a la luz para asombrar a todos.
Esta es una historia bastante entretenida para pasar el rato.
En este libro nos metemos dentro de la vida de los shifters oso, y más que nada en la pareja que empiezan a conformar Casey y Rob. Casey es un niño huérfano que sabe poco de su ascendencia. Y Rob es un enorme shifter que cae perdidamente enamorado de Casey al reconocerlo como su compañero.
Sin embargo, no todo será color de rosa para la nueva pareja, Raymond, el matón del pueblo se empecina en molestar a Casey, y cuando las cosas llegan a un punto súper dramático las revelaciones del pasado de Casey salen a la luz para asombrar a todos.
Esta es una historia bastante entretenida para pasar el rato.
May 19, 2019
Rob and Casey... 4.5 Stars!
This first story to the Bear Essentials story was very good. I loved Rob he was no joke and the protective way he cared for Casey before and after finding out that he was his true mate made me like even more. Alpha Barker really needed to put his foot in his son Raymonds behind instead of looking the other way. Just because he was his heir doesn't give him the right to act like an jackass and bully everyone in their clan it was crazy the stuff he got away with. Loved the supporting characters can't wait to read their stories to find out what's next for this group.
This first story to the Bear Essentials story was very good. I loved Rob he was no joke and the protective way he cared for Casey before and after finding out that he was his true mate made me like even more. Alpha Barker really needed to put his foot in his son Raymonds behind instead of looking the other way. Just because he was his heir doesn't give him the right to act like an jackass and bully everyone in their clan it was crazy the stuff he got away with. Loved the supporting characters can't wait to read their stories to find out what's next for this group.
December 4, 2015
I'm pretty sure this is the start of a series. I'm thinking there's a story about Harvey coming soon and Rob's BFF's.
Shout out to Rob Colton though :) That made me smile and now I want to read some of his stories!
Shout out to Rob Colton though :) That made me smile and now I want to read some of his stories!
November 19, 2015
Loved Rob and Casey's story.
Fate, destiny brought these to together. The true love, soul mate love they have for each other is amazing. Sweet, caring, protective and oh so sexy!!!!!!
Love love loved this story
Fantastic
Fate, destiny brought these to together. The true love, soul mate love they have for each other is amazing. Sweet, caring, protective and oh so sexy!!!!!!
Love love loved this story
Fantastic
January 17, 2024
DNF @ 12% - 25.03.2023
There is something about these young adult characters that make me icky and I can’t get enjoy the reading.
This writing feels juvenile….maybe it’s the fact the H keeps calling his mate cub"
There is something about these young adult characters that make me icky and I can’t get enjoy the reading.
This writing feels juvenile….maybe it’s the fact the H keeps calling his mate cub"
October 31, 2015
2.5 stars
I liked this but it only felt like half a book - hope there is more to come...
I liked this but it only felt like half a book - hope there is more to come...
January 31, 2016
Characters and story started off good but there were instances of inconsistency and awkwardness that took me out of the story. I want to know more of what happens though.
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