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Bear Elite #2

Operation Bear: Part Two

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In the wilderness, he'll battle to protect his mate.

Bear Armstrong is a leader who specializes in the tactics of war. The shifter has been set up with every single woman his special ops team could find and it takes being in the woods hunting down one of the most dangerous wolf shifter packs before he could find her…alluring human Raven Holiday.

Raven is everything Bear wants in a mate, but there’s just one problem. Why the hell would fate finally bring his mate, only to have her be his kinds’ sworn enemy?

Operation Bear, Part Two is the second book in the Bear Elite Saga, a series of adventure-packed shifter romance tales. If you like steamy love scenes, heart-pounding romance, and piles of sexy shifter secrets, then you'll love the latest romp from author Sedona Venez.

Buy Operation Bear today to fall for this latest shifter tale!

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2015

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Profile Image for Sherill.
1,296 reviews38 followers
December 7, 2015
CAPTIVATING AND ROMANTIC!

OPERATION BEAR-PART 2-I adore series, you get acquainted with all the awesome characters, and the characters in this series are powerful, sultry, exhilarating and full of unforeseen surprises.

What you'll find in this story; a cast of remarkably impressive and engaging characters, phenomenal banter, fabulous story-line, dynamic scene descriptions, camaraderie, gripping suspense, life-threatening incidents, emotions spiral, gut-wrenching moments, heated passion, and a conclusion that leaves you craving the next book.

Raven continues to run for her life, and Bear is still secretly following and protecting her. Bear finds out something about Raven that shocks and disturbs him. Grant spies on the wolves and overhears a phone conversation that Price has regarding Raven. When Raven finally meets Bear, Grant and Cutter she shows no fear being around them. Bear is extremely impressed with Raven's spirited persona and her survival skills.

WOW! Spectacular well written fast paced creative read by a genuinely gifted author. I absolutely relished this story; a most exhilarating read. The interaction between the characters is fabulous, and certainly praise-worthy. The plot, humor, and fantastic scene descriptions keep you glued to the story. This series just gets better with each book. I eagerly await the next book in this fantastic series. If you dote on shifter stories with suspense, romance, and fabulous characters, this is an excellent choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely truthful review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book and the series.
Profile Image for Kay Brigham.
21 reviews1 follower
December 8, 2015
Couldn't wait to get my teeth into this,Raven is still running and Bear is still watching her every move,trying his best to keep her safe from Price and his pack.
There is something off about the way Price is operating the hunt and throws more questioning about his end game.
Hurt and infection setting in Raven gets cornered by some of Price's pack she gets bitten before Bear and his men get her out of there.
Can Bear keep on his mission and find out what he needs to know about Ravens heritage?.
I loved the interactions between Bear Grant,Cutter and Raven.
Cannot wait for book 3.
Received this in exchange for honest review.Sedona Venez
Profile Image for Christine Morgan.
732 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2016
I liked this second part a lot. We get to know more information about Bear and he and Raven interact in this book which is hilarious! So are the other bears. New questions come up. Who is Raven? Why do the wolves want her so bad? I'd love to learn more about the protectors also. I really want to read part 3 and have my questions answered and see Raven and Bear get together.
Profile Image for Dena Ellis.
578 reviews1 follower
October 22, 2017
Awesome

Continue from first part of Raven running from the wolves And being saved by Bear the bear shiftters. The Wolves plan to kidnap her
Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,405 reviews33 followers
December 8, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book is not a stand alone but part of a series you need to read book 1 first to understand what is happening in this book.

In this book we find that Raven is still alive after her first night on the hunt but is growing weak due to lack of food and proper warmth but she is not giving up. She doesn't know why she has been chosen but knows she must use all of her survivor skills to survive everything that is happening to her. During this time Raven is still seeing that bear from her dream but thinks that it is part of a hallucination. Things are going to get a whole lot rougher for Raven before she will find relief. It will tall all of her wits as well as all of the things she has learned during survival training to get out of this alive.

Bear knows the rules and he should leave the human alone but he just can't. His bear is demanding that he get as close as possible to her. Though Bear does what he can he wonders what this is all about this doesn't seem to be a typical hunt which has him wondering what are the wolves really after. Bear will use not only all of his contacts but everything he knows about surviving on his territory to help her survive but what happens when he has to let her go again.

This book had me hooked from the first word to the very end and has me on pins and needles till the very next one. In this book we find two people who are not only fighting their attraction but also fighting for survival. The land they are at is not forgiving and as storms roll in there will be more problems than solutions. There is so much that goes on in this story that I want to tell you about but as a reader I know I don't like it spoiled for me so I won't for any of you. I will say that I highly recommend this series to anyone and everyone. You will not be disappointed.
Profile Image for Racy.
1,711 reviews16 followers
December 7, 2015
I received this for an honest review.

I am sure Raven Holiday is kicking herself over and over about taking Price and his men out on this trip in the forest. Now here she is finding herself being hunted by a bunch of wolf shifters. She is running for her life. She knows that the bear of her dreams is stalking her. She thinks this is just another problem she has to add to the mix.

Bear Armstrong is waring with his bear. His bear sees Raven has a mate and wants to protect her. They will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Can Bear and his men just stay in the shadows to protect Raven or will they have to step in at some point?

Bear finds Raven very impressive. She is not only stubborn but also a survivor. She is one to face her fear head on. This could be in her favor or it could not. There is more that is going on than meets the eye. It is important for Bear and his men to uncover the wolves true nature.

You cannot read this book without falling in love with this series. I have to say there are some parts in this book that I could not help but laugh. Poor Bear.
Profile Image for Lynn Smith.
2,682 reviews9 followers
December 8, 2015
Raven is on the run from the wolf pack. Trying to stay ahead of them is taking everything she has. With a snow storm on the way she doesn't know how she is going to survive. Seeing bear prints then seeing a bear Raven is starting to think it is a dream. Bear is keeping an eye on the human. His bear is grumbling to be released to go protect her. Bear never thought his mate would be a human. He is doing his best to just keep an eye on her and let what happen just happen. When Raven gets injured he soon finds out he can't just watch. The need to help and protect her is too overwhelming.

Awesome series. This is the second book and they do need to be read in order. Raven is a strong women. Used to taking care of herself. She has the training to survive the wild but the hard part is staying one step ahead of the wolf pack that is hunting her. The meeting between Raven and Bear in bear form is funny. One of those laugh out in public moments. Looking forward to reading the rest of this series. I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Rochelle.
3,462 reviews56 followers
December 5, 2015
*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for a honest review*

OPERATION BEAR(Part Two) by Sedona Venez

Raven Holiday is running for her life from Price and his pack of werewolves. When she's injured she becomes delirious and feverish, she is struggling and becoming weaker. Raven's not sure whats real and whats not, including her bear company.

Bear Armstrong and his special ops team have been watching Price and his pack track down Raven. As leader, Bear has a job to do and is quiet happy to use her as bait. Until he realises how badly she's hurt. Bear steps in to help her, he can't help himself she's his mate.

I loved part two. It was just as interesting and entertaining as book one, if not more. I loved the characters alot. Raven is awesome, she is strong and says her peace. Her conversation with Bear, Grant and Cutter and was just halarious. The plot thickens, so I can't wait to read book 3!
Profile Image for Coral Mitchell.
3,189 reviews
December 5, 2015
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Part Two. Bear and his elite team are following Raven through the frozen lands in Canada while the wolf shifters continue to hunt her. Bear is still denying his link to Raven even though his bear is trying to do everything to protect her from the enemy he is hunting and her dire situation. Bear only wants to capture these wolf shifters and bring them to justice. Never mind that the wolfs are on his pack's land, participating in an outlawed ritual, and a pack war between the bears and wolf is looming. Raven is only trying to survive and escape from the wolves and she is more resourceful than Bear gives her credit for. His only question is why did they choose Raven to hunt.

Such an awesome middle part of Bear and Raven's story. Action, pain, and more twists to the plot of why they are hunting Raven and who she is. I love that the bears are all different species and still work together under one Alpha.
Profile Image for Tracy Grieve.
414 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2016
I want my own Bear

Ok so book two picks up where the first one ended. Raven is still on the run from Josh and his pack, now she knows they are wolves she is fighting to survive. Unlike most people Raven is a fighter but there's something about her and it comes in the form of her birthmark it's one for protectors. Which I would love to know more about.

Anyway Bear is trying to keep his inner bear under control but it's becoming harder as he wants Raven. Finding out what Josh wants with Raven is priority and why she was targeted but keeping her safe is hard when he doesn't want to reveal himself to her but he does and he gets told to kiss her backside, as well as getting a slap and then she goes and cuddles up to a polar bear.

Lots of humour in this book I can't wait to get stuck into the 3rd.

Please note this has to be read as part of the series and it dies end on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Profile Image for Barbara Stoker.
68 reviews22 followers
December 8, 2015
I received this book as a arc for my honest opinion.
I need more, omg so good. Raven us a human who works for a company that does stuff for rich ceo's like camping, sky diving extreme stuff like that. She gets hired for a month long trip but turns out that they are werewolves and are doing THE HUNT , which has been banned for years, killing humans is not cool. Bear who hello is a bear, work for the government in a shifter division. He has his two buddies are out to stop the bad guys, problems one she's human, 2 they are trying to prevent a war, 3 she might not be so normal after all.
I can't wait for part 3. This series is getting better and better. If you live shifters you will love this book, of course read part 1 first. Once again it's so good, I burnt cookies. I couldn't put it down.
Loooooooved it, 5 stars across the board.
Profile Image for Debra.
343 reviews5 followers
December 6, 2015
Well well it's so wonderful when you find an author that can keep you wanting and guessing and that's exactly what this wonderful lady has done, her second is every bit as good as the first.
I received this as an ARC for a honest review and I can honestly say that it was wonderful. It kept us guessing as to the out come, it is different to some others in this genre, it is full of shifters actually in there shifted form, which I love. I really can't wait for the next part of the series, my only gripe is that it's a cliff hanger and I have to wait for the next part, what a bummer.
The story continues with Raven fighting for her life and Bear realising he has to help her., with his special op's team., if you want to know more buy the book.
Profile Image for Ana.
2,038 reviews6 followers
December 7, 2015
In part 2 Bear finally accepts the fact that Raven is his mate, but there is something strange happening with Price. Bear was sure that Price was on the "Hunt" and that Raven was his prey, but things have taken a different twist and it turns out that Price and his pack want Raven alive to deliver to a mysterious person. Who is Raven really and why does someone want her? Bear is not going to let anyone get their hands on his mate.

Raven is torn, she has finally accepted that Bear and his friends are the good guys, but she is feeling very drawn to this shifter and for the life of her she does not know why.

Things are getting very intriguing, I can't wait to read the next installment of this mystery.

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
760 reviews1 follower
December 7, 2015
After reading Operation bear one, I could not wait for OB 2 but unfortunately it did not leave up to my expectations as it dragged on for a bit. I have mixed feelings about this novella as it did not have the same gripping intensity as part one. There was not enough exciting things going on to keep me engrossed and was very disappointed.

I wonder if this is a trick by the author to keep us wondering if the riveting scenes will be back in part three, because I really missed it and hope that is the case as the story line is very intriguing and would love to know more about the protector’s mark that is on Raven’s arm. What does it mean and who wants her alive……………….the plot thickens

I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Elaine Kirby.
972 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2016
Still Pretty Good!

Bear & Raven officially meet as she is delirious because she got injured & an infection as she was still trying to escape the rogue werewolves. After Bear, Grant & Cutter get her wound patched up she leaves again only to be suddenly surrounded by 3 of the rogues & just as they were going to attack her both Grant & Cutter in their bear forms start to protect her. But while 2 of the rogues were ganging up on one of the 2 bears the other rogue went around just as the other bear & bit Raven on the shoulder to start & drag her away when Bear came out to save her. After they patched her up again it's near the end of this part when Bear & Raven kiss for the 1st Time. Now I'm off to read Part 3 though I wish this was just one entire book.
Profile Image for Sherri.
1,135 reviews10 followers
December 6, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

The story continues as Raven escapes and is found by Bear after she is injured. He takes her to his camp and they fix her wound but she is afraid of them and leaves. Bear is fighting his animal who insists she is his mate. Bear also finds out that she is a rare protector. She is found and bitten by one of the wolves but the bears jump in and rescue her. Raven finally admits her feelings for Bear and Bear is awaiting information from the person he works for to actually find out who she is.

Really good story so far and looking forward to the next installment!!
Profile Image for Diana Page.
903 reviews16 followers
December 6, 2015
This was a great follow up to book 1, Book 1 must be read in order to understand and follow the story-line. While not totally satisfying my quest for answers from Operation Bear part one, part two does Bring Bear and Raven closer to their HEA, while still leaving lots of unanswered questions for the 3rd and final novella. I believe I would have enjoyed this mini novella more as a complete stand alone book. Sedona has done a good job in fleshing out her characters and their responses to each other and the situations in which they find themselves. I'm definitely ready for Operation Bear part 3 !!
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,644 reviews25 followers
December 7, 2015
Bear is still fighting his instincts to protect his mate. He has a mission and Raven may be the key to getting his enemies once and for all. He has to decide how far he is willing to go and how much he is willing to risk.

Raven is a very strong woman and she does not give up. I admire her courage in continuing to fight for her life.

Most of the shifter romances features mates that would never turn their back on their mate and let them be at risk so it is a different kind of story.

I really am enjoying these books and look forward to the next book.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.
Profile Image for Crystal.
1,258 reviews8 followers
December 8, 2015
Bear is supposed to be on a mission, not finding his mate in a human. Raven is fighting for her life in the wilderness. These two don't even get a proper introduction at first, but he can't help but be drawn to her.

The wolves are not just hunting her, but plan to take her back with them to someone else, but for what reason???? This does end in a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read part 3. I want to find out what is going to happen next.

Also really hoping that there might be more in the future about the other members of Bear's team. Like Kinky bear and Clown bear. :)


I was given an arc for an honest review.
Profile Image for Ann.
753 reviews4 followers
December 9, 2015
This is part 2 of Operation Bear and after getting to the end of this installment I'm not sure if I love or hate Ms. Venez! This one ended on a major cliffhanger, which although the first one ended abruptly it was not as bad a stopping point as this one! Now I can't wait for the next one to come out so I can find out what happens! As I was reading this one it and was just settling in, everything looked like it was starting to come together and them bam....book over. If you are looking for a series to keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens this is it. I am now thoroughly hooked and will certainly be looking for more from this author in the future.
Profile Image for Sheryl.
2,030 reviews22 followers
December 12, 2015
I was given a complimentary copy for an honest review by author Sedona Venez. This is part 2 of the series Bear Elite by the author.

Raven survived the night from the werewolves who were hunting her but she was having a hard time because of the cold and no gloves or food. Starting to see things Raven encounter a couple bears and gets more pissed as time goes on. Bear was still trying to figure out why Price and his werewolves wanted with the human. When he helps her again and sees the mark on her arm things start to fall into place but can he save her in time.

This just gets better with every part. Fantastic story line and characters in this book.
Profile Image for Susan.
1,295 reviews21 followers
December 15, 2015
This is a wonderful series and a wonderful book. Great writing, Sedona Venez! Raven is in serious trouble She is stuck in the forest in Canada running for her life from a pack of werewolves. Bear and his team of bear shifters are out to capture the leader of the werewolves, but at the same time, Bear is having strong feelings about Raven. I love how strong a character Raven is, and I love all the teasing that goes on amongst Bear's team, also known as Clown Bear, Kinky Bear, and Grumpy Bear. I received this book from the author in return for an honest review. Now, it is hard having to wait for the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Lynn Vincent.
653 reviews4 followers
December 7, 2015
OMG! This is a really great part 2 of the bear Elite Series, Operation Bear. The plot has thickened and taken a twist. Bear has fallen for Raven. Raven is injured, but not out while surviving the hunt so far. Price has made a mistake talking on a sat phone. He lets the cat out of the bag about wanting a shifter war and Raven. Will Raven be able to continue in her escape? Will Bear discover who Raven really is? I can't wait to read part 3. I give this one a 5 star rating.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Jamie .
1,490 reviews2 followers
December 13, 2015
Great read

Raven in the middle of a Canadian forest running for her life from Price and his pack for The Hunt. Out on her own with nothing but the clothes on her back. She is fighting a losing battle form Price and the Snow Storm brewing. When Bear finds her weak and hurt she vows to help her and let her on her way because he is Herr on a Mission and that mission is the capture Price and his rouge wolves but his enter Beast wants it a mate and Raven is his mate. But her pass may have something to do with the right here and now. Can't wait for book 3.
Profile Image for Tammy Sowards-Sanchez.
1,816 reviews8 followers
December 9, 2015
This is book 2. We catch up with Raven. She is running for her life. She stumbles upon a bear. Is he friend or foe? Will he help her or hurt her like the wolves? She ends up in trouble and comes face to face with a grizzly and a polar bear what will she do? She gets attacked by the wolves. Will she figure out what they want? Will she accept help from Bear? What will Bear do?

I received an ARC copy for an honest review.
Profile Image for Jenn Allen.
3,267 reviews46 followers
December 8, 2015
LOVED!! Bear is so drawn to Raven and he keeps fighting it while Raven is fighting for her life. There were parts that had me laughing and other parts where I was holding my breath. It's great when you can have those different emotions in one book. We are learning a bit more about Raven and I'm on the edge of my seat to see what happens next!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Scrap.
882 reviews6 followers
December 5, 2015
I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review

Part 2 starts off right where one ends, I love this series Bear, Cutter and Grant are Great and Raven is hysterical, I LOVED when she smacks bear in the muzzle lol, although at the time she thinks she is delirious, like part one it ends with a cliffhanger but I know I will be continuing on with this series and highly recommend it!!! I also can't wait to see what is up with Price and Boyle and the whole protector thing as well!!!
Profile Image for Donna Hokanson.
1,694 reviews35 followers
December 8, 2015
Keeping ahead but with help she doesn’t know about
I want and need the next book now please. Raven is on the run from a group of wolf shifters. The special group of Bear shifters are watching the wolfs, awaiting their chance to take into custody the main guy and try to prevent a war. But why her? What’s so special about Raven and why can’t “Bear” the bear shifter stop wanting to protect her. Looking forward to the next installment of the series. Great story.
Profile Image for Pam Louis.
1,722 reviews7 followers
December 8, 2015
Raven is still running for her life from the wolves and Bear and his team are trying to ad her but when she gets hurt and new information come out their ad becomes protecting her. But they don't know why the wolves what her so badly.

Great story! I love the action and fun parts. Now it looks like the mystery is coming into play! I can't wait for the next book. Highly recommended
Book gifted for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
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