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Bear Elite #3
Operation Bear: Part Three
In the wilderness, he’ll keep his mate safe or die trying.
Bear Armstrong swore to be captivating human Raven Holiday’s protector. He’s her mate, and it’s his duty to be there for her at all times. When the leader of a renegade wolf shifter pack draws dangerously near, Raven’s life is in jeopardy and Bear’s future with her hangs in the balance.
Bear’s choice is clear: Raven first, mission last. But can he come up with a plan that won’t put his mate in harm’s way?
Operation Bear, Part Three is the third 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!- GenresParanormal
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2016
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Sedona Venez
66 books563 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Sedona Venez lives in New York City with her hot ex-military hubby--hooah--and their fur babies. She loves writing sizzling, sexy intricate stories about strong but broken characters who push limits, overcome their fears and risk it all for love.
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January 10, 2016
I got this story in exchange for an honest review. I really should have started these books from the beginning, but sometimes, that’s not always how you get them but I will be getting the first two in this series asap! This story is one of those that simmers then, when it boils, everything happens very fast! I found Bear to be a stand-up, caring, and protective guy without being a ridiculously over pushy Alpha. Cutter, I think is my favorite. He’s funny and while he knows how to rein it in, he also knows that sometimes, everything (even life and death situations, ironically) doesn’t have to be so serious that you can’t see humor in those situations. Grant, I like him but you can’t help but feel sorry for him. He’s a good guy that you want to see happy again. I hope that he and Cutter both get their own stories soon.
January 23, 2016
Learning the truth of heritage
Raven finds out something about her and her heritage that explains why the wolves want her. Bear is trying to stop a war as well as Price and his pack. So many bodies of all age range are found on Prices lane setting a tone that makes everyone wanting Price out of the picture even more than before. This book ties up everything and yet I still want more of the story that could follow. Well written and very entertaining to read.
Raven finds out something about her and her heritage that explains why the wolves want her. Bear is trying to stop a war as well as Price and his pack. So many bodies of all age range are found on Prices lane setting a tone that makes everyone wanting Price out of the picture even more than before. This book ties up everything and yet I still want more of the story that could follow. Well written and very entertaining to read.
January 12, 2016
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely love this series! The characters are interesting, the story fast-paced and well written. Operation Bear - Part Three is full of suspense, danger, and action.
I absolutely love this series! The characters are interesting, the story fast-paced and well written. Operation Bear - Part Three is full of suspense, danger, and action.
November 7, 2017
What a fantastic shifter series.
Drama, shifters, romance and steamy romance scenes. This series has it all. Raven is a feisty adventure loving lady. She works fairly a company who caters to rich people or companies who want adventures. This adventure is in the winter for a month long Canadian wilderness trip. The group she's leading are not who they say they are. Raven meets a man named Bear after the group she's with make it known they are wolf shifters that are going to hunt her. Will Bear and his 2 friends be able to save Raven? Hot steamy romance scenes and action packed shifters. Great series
Drama, shifters, romance and steamy romance scenes. This series has it all. Raven is a feisty adventure loving lady. She works fairly a company who caters to rich people or companies who want adventures. This adventure is in the winter for a month long Canadian wilderness trip. The group she's leading are not who they say they are. Raven meets a man named Bear after the group she's with make it known they are wolf shifters that are going to hunt her. Will Bear and his 2 friends be able to save Raven? Hot steamy romance scenes and action packed shifters. Great series
October 22, 2017
Awesome
Continue from last book where the bears and his mate ate tracking the bad wolf shiftters and was found. They found her and her mate challenged the wolf to a fight and wolf packs dead while Bear and His mate went to the clan
Continue from last book where the bears and his mate ate tracking the bad wolf shiftters and was found. They found her and her mate challenged the wolf to a fight and wolf packs dead while Bear and His mate went to the clan
November 17, 2017
Loved it
I loved all three in this series I couldn't put it down in would love for the series to continue after all we don't know where Logan is and I would love to see what is going on with bear and raven and what is going on with gunner and cutter.. so Pease continue the series
I loved all three in this series I couldn't put it down in would love for the series to continue after all we don't know where Logan is and I would love to see what is going on with bear and raven and what is going on with gunner and cutter.. so Pease continue the series
May 31, 2017
This is the end of a serial - fortunately I had all three parts in one. It's an engaging story - it sucked me right in. I hope the other characters get stories soon!
May 3, 2021
💕💕💕💕. A favorite series of mine.
January 14, 2016
*received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
This was a pretty entertaining read! This is the first I've read of the author and characters, and although Raven and Bear were really hot-headed and always yelling, they had their cute moments. I assume it starts off right where it ended in Part Two, with them somewhere in the forest on Bear's lands, hiding from the were-shifters after Raven because of her blood.
It was a short and fairly well-paced read, with enough details to make me interested in the rest of the characters and books in this series. I love strong woman, but Raven came off a little... 'loud'?... for me to get into the story right away. She kept yelling and taking her frustration out on Bear, but of course it's all under duress and the stress of being hunted down. Bear doesn't fault her for it, and neither do I. The same goes for Bear with his impossible expectations on keeping her out of the whole crazy situation. Both are strong-willed and despite their opinions brought up at the worse possible moments, I still loved how feisty they were. They weren't stupid, so it's okay lol because they didn't do anything that made me want to choke them.
The plot was good, but a few details and ways of execution were a little weird. For example, Raven's constant accusations, while right and on point with the things he kept from her, were still accusations, so it was a bit off-putting to see her blow up on him for nearly 'no reason' (I'm saying, how did she know this or that to suddenly jump on him for it?). A lot of things that I can't say without spoiling came up that made me feel like she was being a little too aggressive. But it works for them, because obviously Bear has no quarrels with it. The only other thing that took me out of the story was what was used during the sexy-time scenes. I love floral and sweet, but the numerous ways she thought of calling his jewels a shaft just ruined the serious mood for me and I couldn't stop laughing. And then a few pages later, she was using the general erotic words! So I don't know why they couldn't be used in the first place, because now every time I look back, I'm gonna think of her shivering womanhood and his quivering rod... *shivers*
I recommend this quick, fun read to any who get a kick out of agent-hired shifters with bad-ass tendencies and cute moments between a woman on the run and a bear who's too stubborn to do anything until more than 50% into the story. I left the story feeling fairy well.
This was a pretty entertaining read! This is the first I've read of the author and characters, and although Raven and Bear were really hot-headed and always yelling, they had their cute moments. I assume it starts off right where it ended in Part Two, with them somewhere in the forest on Bear's lands, hiding from the were-shifters after Raven because of her blood.
It was a short and fairly well-paced read, with enough details to make me interested in the rest of the characters and books in this series. I love strong woman, but Raven came off a little... 'loud'?... for me to get into the story right away. She kept yelling and taking her frustration out on Bear, but of course it's all under duress and the stress of being hunted down. Bear doesn't fault her for it, and neither do I. The same goes for Bear with his impossible expectations on keeping her out of the whole crazy situation. Both are strong-willed and despite their opinions brought up at the worse possible moments, I still loved how feisty they were. They weren't stupid, so it's okay lol because they didn't do anything that made me want to choke them.
The plot was good, but a few details and ways of execution were a little weird. For example, Raven's constant accusations, while right and on point with the things he kept from her, were still accusations, so it was a bit off-putting to see her blow up on him for nearly 'no reason' (I'm saying, how did she know this or that to suddenly jump on him for it?). A lot of things that I can't say without spoiling came up that made me feel like she was being a little too aggressive. But it works for them, because obviously Bear has no quarrels with it. The only other thing that took me out of the story was what was used during the sexy-time scenes. I love floral and sweet, but the numerous ways she thought of calling his jewels a shaft just ruined the serious mood for me and I couldn't stop laughing. And then a few pages later, she was using the general erotic words! So I don't know why they couldn't be used in the first place, because now every time I look back, I'm gonna think of her shivering womanhood and his quivering rod... *shivers*
I recommend this quick, fun read to any who get a kick out of agent-hired shifters with bad-ass tendencies and cute moments between a woman on the run and a bear who's too stubborn to do anything until more than 50% into the story. I left the story feeling fairy well.
January 9, 2016
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This is not a stand alone book so if you have not read the first two books in this series this may reveal some spoilers from the previous two.
In this book we find Bear and Raven still out in the woods with Grant and Cutter. When this book starts out Raven is still hurt from the attack on her in the end of the previous part. Raven knows there are things that Bear is still not telling her and she wants answers and she wants them now. Raven is determined to get her answers one way or another and the longer she is with these bears the closer she feels to one in particular. She isn't sure what this will mean for their future but right now it isn't looking good because if Bear can't trust her and tell her what is going on then what is the point of staying with him.
Bear is slowly figuring thing out and he thinks he knows exactly why Price wants Raven and exactly what it will mean if he gets her. Bear will also find out about Raven's birth parents in this book but he is reluctant to tell her that and a few other things because he feels if he tells it all to her it will overwhelm her and he wants to protect her more than anything. Because that is what mates do right? Bear might not have been looking for his mate but boy did he find her and now he worries that if he tells her can he keep her?
This is the third installment in this series and it will wrap up the trilogy by the end of the book. We will find out if everyone will survive and if they do what their future is. We will also learn more about Cutter and Grant and why Bear feels like so close to these two. This installment like the other two will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. Like I said at the beginning though this is not a stand alone and this series must be read in order to make it all make sense. However this series needs to be on everyone's must read list. I highly recommend it.
In this book we find Bear and Raven still out in the woods with Grant and Cutter. When this book starts out Raven is still hurt from the attack on her in the end of the previous part. Raven knows there are things that Bear is still not telling her and she wants answers and she wants them now. Raven is determined to get her answers one way or another and the longer she is with these bears the closer she feels to one in particular. She isn't sure what this will mean for their future but right now it isn't looking good because if Bear can't trust her and tell her what is going on then what is the point of staying with him.
Bear is slowly figuring thing out and he thinks he knows exactly why Price wants Raven and exactly what it will mean if he gets her. Bear will also find out about Raven's birth parents in this book but he is reluctant to tell her that and a few other things because he feels if he tells it all to her it will overwhelm her and he wants to protect her more than anything. Because that is what mates do right? Bear might not have been looking for his mate but boy did he find her and now he worries that if he tells her can he keep her?
This is the third installment in this series and it will wrap up the trilogy by the end of the book. We will find out if everyone will survive and if they do what their future is. We will also learn more about Cutter and Grant and why Bear feels like so close to these two. This installment like the other two will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. Like I said at the beginning though this is not a stand alone and this series must be read in order to make it all make sense. However this series needs to be on everyone's must read list. I highly recommend it.
January 11, 2016
CAPTIVATING & SIZZLING ROMANCE
OPERATION BEAR-PART 3-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, fantastic story-line, powerful scene descriptions, camaraderie, gripping suspense, horrific danger, life-threatening incidents, pent-up rage, emotions spiral, gut-wrenching moments, secrets revealed, skyrocketing heart-throbbing sensual romance, and a heart-melting conclusion that leaves you wanting more.
Raven knows Bear is hiding information from her and keeps pushing his temper buttons until he spills the who and what. Bear now knows for sure that she is his mate and will try to keep her from harm though she battles with him constantly to help catch Price and his pack of psychopath wolves. Raven tells Bear a secret she has been keeping from him that shocks him. Grant and Cutter inform Bear they have to move their camp as the wolves are closing in on them.
WOW! SPECTACULAR well written fast paced creative read by a truly gifted author. I absolutely loved this story; a most gratifying read. The characters come alive with the fabulous plot, banter, and powerful vivid scene descriptions keeping you glued to the story till the finish. The romance between Raven and Bear sizzles and is filled with unwavering devotion. Raven’s lion-hearted deed makes her a most valiant heroine and worthy alpha mate. If you dote on shifter stories with suspense, romance, and awesome sultry characters, this is an excellent choice for your library. Keep an eye out for more exciting stories in the Bear Elite Series. {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.
OPERATION BEAR-PART 3-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, fantastic story-line, powerful scene descriptions, camaraderie, gripping suspense, horrific danger, life-threatening incidents, pent-up rage, emotions spiral, gut-wrenching moments, secrets revealed, skyrocketing heart-throbbing sensual romance, and a heart-melting conclusion that leaves you wanting more.
Raven knows Bear is hiding information from her and keeps pushing his temper buttons until he spills the who and what. Bear now knows for sure that she is his mate and will try to keep her from harm though she battles with him constantly to help catch Price and his pack of psychopath wolves. Raven tells Bear a secret she has been keeping from him that shocks him. Grant and Cutter inform Bear they have to move their camp as the wolves are closing in on them.
WOW! SPECTACULAR well written fast paced creative read by a truly gifted author. I absolutely loved this story; a most gratifying read. The characters come alive with the fabulous plot, banter, and powerful vivid scene descriptions keeping you glued to the story till the finish. The romance between Raven and Bear sizzles and is filled with unwavering devotion. Raven’s lion-hearted deed makes her a most valiant heroine and worthy alpha mate. If you dote on shifter stories with suspense, romance, and awesome sultry characters, this is an excellent choice for your library. Keep an eye out for more exciting stories in the Bear Elite Series. {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.
January 26, 2016
Operation Bear - Bear Elite Part 3
OH My! This storyline is well written fast paced It's such a great read. I absolutely adore reading this story. The characters just come alive even in the last part. The dialogue is sassy, the scene description are so powerful and vivid that they keep you turning the pages until you finish. There is a lot of chemistry and tension between Raven and Bear it's scorching HOT. Raven is a protector but she doesn't know how to deal with the information. Bear tells Raven about who her parents were and what happened to them, she wants them dead. But she feels Bear is not telling her something and she is right, but he just admitted it to himself, that Raven is his mate. But before he or she can think of having a life together they must deal with Price and his pack of wolves.
Part 3 is impressive, phenomenal and engaging. The camaraderie is humorous, fantastic, with powerful scenes, danger, suspense, life-threatening, emotional some secrets will be revealed and sensual romance.
Raven knows Bear is hiding something from her, so she keeps pushing his temper until he allows her to help but the decision was takin from them. Bear knows that she is his mate and he will keep her safe and out of harm way. Raven tells Bear of her dream him and it stung him. But the fight with the wolves are a must, So Bear challenged Price to a duel.
If you love to read shifter stories with suspense, romance, that has awesome
sexy characters, this is a great choice for your TBR list. This storyline is fantastic. I am so into this series I can't hardly wait until I get to read the next Book written by Ms Venez. WOW another Fantastic, scorching hot and exciting book, with a exciting HEA! Watch for more exciting stories in the Bear Elite Series. I highly recommend this Box Set.
If you believe in the world of paranormal romance, the possibilities are endless and fascinating!
OH My! This storyline is well written fast paced It's such a great read. I absolutely adore reading this story. The characters just come alive even in the last part. The dialogue is sassy, the scene description are so powerful and vivid that they keep you turning the pages until you finish. There is a lot of chemistry and tension between Raven and Bear it's scorching HOT. Raven is a protector but she doesn't know how to deal with the information. Bear tells Raven about who her parents were and what happened to them, she wants them dead. But she feels Bear is not telling her something and she is right, but he just admitted it to himself, that Raven is his mate. But before he or she can think of having a life together they must deal with Price and his pack of wolves.
Part 3 is impressive, phenomenal and engaging. The camaraderie is humorous, fantastic, with powerful scenes, danger, suspense, life-threatening, emotional some secrets will be revealed and sensual romance.
Raven knows Bear is hiding something from her, so she keeps pushing his temper until he allows her to help but the decision was takin from them. Bear knows that she is his mate and he will keep her safe and out of harm way. Raven tells Bear of her dream him and it stung him. But the fight with the wolves are a must, So Bear challenged Price to a duel.
If you love to read shifter stories with suspense, romance, that has awesome
sexy characters, this is a great choice for your TBR list. This storyline is fantastic. I am so into this series I can't hardly wait until I get to read the next Book written by Ms Venez. WOW another Fantastic, scorching hot and exciting book, with a exciting HEA! Watch for more exciting stories in the Bear Elite Series. I highly recommend this Box Set.
If you believe in the world of paranormal romance, the possibilities are endless and fascinating!
January 13, 2016
I'm so sad part three is over. I really really really really hope there will be more books from the different characters from this story. I love love love this series. I'm not really big on books that are done in parts. I normally try to avoid them but I'm so happy I chose to give this one a try.
Raven is a beautiful strong woman who loves to hike and camp for weeks at a time, sky dive pretty much a bad ass. Bear is the alpha of his bear clan and the leader of his squad that works for the usa. He is there to rescue her and stop perry from causing a war. What bear didn't expect was Raven is his mate. He knows she is freaking out about being hunted and is afraid to tell her why and to tell her paranormal is part of her blood, for she is a protector and has been since the day she was born. As they run and try to find a plan that will end perry, Bear has to come clean to Raven and hope she can except him. Raven knows Bear is keeping something from her and it is freaking her out. Yet bear doesn't know Raven has been dreaming of him for months.
Can they figure it out in time to prevent war and eachother.
This book and part 2 and 1 are all so amazing, you need to read them I'm order to get the whole story, but there are worth every penny. This was a great read to kick off 2016.
A must read, click buy and buy buy buy. Heck buy one for a friend or book buddie. They will love it.
5 stars all the way. .
I received this book as a arc for my honest opinion
Raven is a beautiful strong woman who loves to hike and camp for weeks at a time, sky dive pretty much a bad ass. Bear is the alpha of his bear clan and the leader of his squad that works for the usa. He is there to rescue her and stop perry from causing a war. What bear didn't expect was Raven is his mate. He knows she is freaking out about being hunted and is afraid to tell her why and to tell her paranormal is part of her blood, for she is a protector and has been since the day she was born. As they run and try to find a plan that will end perry, Bear has to come clean to Raven and hope she can except him. Raven knows Bear is keeping something from her and it is freaking her out. Yet bear doesn't know Raven has been dreaming of him for months.
Can they figure it out in time to prevent war and eachother.
This book and part 2 and 1 are all so amazing, you need to read them I'm order to get the whole story, but there are worth every penny. This was a great read to kick off 2016.
A must read, click buy and buy buy buy. Heck buy one for a friend or book buddie. They will love it.
5 stars all the way. .
I received this book as a arc for my honest opinion
January 9, 2016
*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for a honest review*
OPERATION BEAR #3 by Sedona Venez
Now that Bear Armstrong knows Raven is his mate, he will do anything to keep her safe or die trying. Coming up with a plan that is safe enough for Raven is proving difficult, as she is demanding to help. But it's all taken out of his hands when the sneaky but dangerous wolf pack creeps up without warning and uses his mate to weaken him and his bear.
Raven Holiday knows she shouldn't be so angry with the stubborn bear. But since finding out she's his mate his turned crazy overprotective. Bear thinks it's okay to put himself at risk and she must sit on the sidelines, Raven disagrees. When she's attacked by Price and Boyle, she sees her opportunity to get her own back and she does it with a little help from her mate.
This is the final part in the Bear Elite Saga. Part three bought the series together nicely. It was filled with excitement and entertainment. I just loved all the characters a lot. Bear definitely proves why he is alpha and a leader, strong, powerful and loyal. I really liked his relationship with Cutter and Grant, who I hope have their own stories. Raven, even though she is human she is tough and resilient, and I love that about her. This book drew me in and was a
captivating read. Loved it!
OPERATION BEAR #3 by Sedona Venez
Now that Bear Armstrong knows Raven is his mate, he will do anything to keep her safe or die trying. Coming up with a plan that is safe enough for Raven is proving difficult, as she is demanding to help. But it's all taken out of his hands when the sneaky but dangerous wolf pack creeps up without warning and uses his mate to weaken him and his bear.
Raven Holiday knows she shouldn't be so angry with the stubborn bear. But since finding out she's his mate his turned crazy overprotective. Bear thinks it's okay to put himself at risk and she must sit on the sidelines, Raven disagrees. When she's attacked by Price and Boyle, she sees her opportunity to get her own back and she does it with a little help from her mate.
This is the final part in the Bear Elite Saga. Part three bought the series together nicely. It was filled with excitement and entertainment. I just loved all the characters a lot. Bear definitely proves why he is alpha and a leader, strong, powerful and loyal. I really liked his relationship with Cutter and Grant, who I hope have their own stories. Raven, even though she is human she is tough and resilient, and I love that about her. This book drew me in and was a
captivating read. Loved it!
February 4, 2016
Operation Bear - Part Three is the third book in the Bear Elite series. It is NOT a stand-alone book. It connects strongly with the other two books in the series through shared main and minor characters. You need to read parts one and two to understand what is happening in this book. This book has an HEA and no cliffhangers. This is the first book that I have read by Sedona Venez and I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. She has a unique writing style that added to the flavor and flow of her story. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of paranormal series, especially ones interested in shifter romances.
Synopsis:
Bear Armstrong is desperately trying to protect his injured mate, Raven Holiday in the opening of this book. They are being hunted by a pack of wolves led by a foe named Price. Bear is keeping secrets from Raven in order to protect her but, his seeming lack of trust in her is only hurting her further. Especially when these secrets pertain to her parents and why Price and his wolves want her so badly. Raven is keeping a secret of her own that will shock Bear to his core. Will Bear choose his mission or his mate? Can Bear and Raven prevent the war between shifters instigated by Price?
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis:
Bear Armstrong is desperately trying to protect his injured mate, Raven Holiday in the opening of this book. They are being hunted by a pack of wolves led by a foe named Price. Bear is keeping secrets from Raven in order to protect her but, his seeming lack of trust in her is only hurting her further. Especially when these secrets pertain to her parents and why Price and his wolves want her so badly. Raven is keeping a secret of her own that will shock Bear to his core. Will Bear choose his mission or his mate? Can Bear and Raven prevent the war between shifters instigated by Price?
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2016
Designation: Part 3 of a Serial, can be read as a standalone
So Operation Bear: Part Three is a 87 page short story. Raven is being hunted by a pack of wolves and she doesn’t know why. She is being protected by three bear shifters. She doesn’t know that the birthmark on her arm is the key to everything. It is the sign of a Protector. She was raised in foster homes after her parents abandoned her and so she knows nothing about the world she was born to be a part of. She doesn’t realize her importance in the shifter world.
Bear is the Alpha of the bear clan and no only that, but he works for a secret branch of the military, runs a billion dollar company and oh by the way, he realizes that Raven is his mate.
So I read this without reading the previous two books and I can say that I was not disappointed. Sure there were a few things that I didn’t quite get about how things got to where they were, but Sedona Venez does a great job or giving you enough back story that you aren’t confused. It was a great read and I can’t wait to read more from Sedona.
Hero: Bear Armstrong 5 stars
Heroine: Raven Holiday 5 stars
Steam Level: 5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Cliffhanger: no
Received ARC in exchange for an honest review.
So Operation Bear: Part Three is a 87 page short story. Raven is being hunted by a pack of wolves and she doesn’t know why. She is being protected by three bear shifters. She doesn’t know that the birthmark on her arm is the key to everything. It is the sign of a Protector. She was raised in foster homes after her parents abandoned her and so she knows nothing about the world she was born to be a part of. She doesn’t realize her importance in the shifter world.
Bear is the Alpha of the bear clan and no only that, but he works for a secret branch of the military, runs a billion dollar company and oh by the way, he realizes that Raven is his mate.
So I read this without reading the previous two books and I can say that I was not disappointed. Sure there were a few things that I didn’t quite get about how things got to where they were, but Sedona Venez does a great job or giving you enough back story that you aren’t confused. It was a great read and I can’t wait to read more from Sedona.
Hero: Bear Armstrong 5 stars
Heroine: Raven Holiday 5 stars
Steam Level: 5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Cliffhanger: no
Received ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2016
I received this for an honest review. I have loved following along with Raven and Bears story. They will go through so much trying to find their way to each other. fighting it along the way.
Raven was in so much trouble. The wolves were hunting her and she did not understand even why. Now she finds herself with bears. One was a very handsome bear. One that could make her go week in the knees.
Bear was fighting the fact that Raven was his mate. She was human and she was a protector. He felt like fate had really messed this up. His clan would never except her as his. His men with him were happy to see that their alpha had found their mate.
They were trying to figure out the best way to lure out Price and his men. Raven and the other thought it would be best if she was used as bate. Bear was not hearing any of it.
Will they be able to keep Raven safe? Will they be able to stop a war among the shifters? Will Bear get the guts to tell Raven she is his mate?
You will love each and every part of this story. This its not a standalone so please go back and read book one and two first.
Raven was in so much trouble. The wolves were hunting her and she did not understand even why. Now she finds herself with bears. One was a very handsome bear. One that could make her go week in the knees.
Bear was fighting the fact that Raven was his mate. She was human and she was a protector. He felt like fate had really messed this up. His clan would never except her as his. His men with him were happy to see that their alpha had found their mate.
They were trying to figure out the best way to lure out Price and his men. Raven and the other thought it would be best if she was used as bate. Bear was not hearing any of it.
Will they be able to keep Raven safe? Will they be able to stop a war among the shifters? Will Bear get the guts to tell Raven she is his mate?
You will love each and every part of this story. This its not a standalone so please go back and read book one and two first.
January 11, 2016
- I was given an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. -
The story is a continuation so it might pay to read Part 1 & 2 to get a perspective of the entire story to date.
Bear, Grant & Cutter are still protecting Raven on clan's land while Price continues to hunt for Raven. So far Bear hasn't told Raven that he is the Alpha of his bear clan or that she is his mate but the attraction between them is undeniable. It becomes apparent that the only way to stop Price is to make Raven their bait, but Bear will not agree to it, and lets slip that he won't put his mates life in danger. Once the truth is out in the open, Bear no longer denies his feelings for Raven and they spend a few hours cementing this connection.
During their time in the forest, Raven also learns through Bear who her parents really were and what she is. As the wolves get closer to locating them, they move camp and the eventually Price catches up to them. I won't reveal any more of the story as the culmination of the events, lead to a quick and surprising ending to this instalment.
This book is very quick and easy to read.
The story is a continuation so it might pay to read Part 1 & 2 to get a perspective of the entire story to date.
Bear, Grant & Cutter are still protecting Raven on clan's land while Price continues to hunt for Raven. So far Bear hasn't told Raven that he is the Alpha of his bear clan or that she is his mate but the attraction between them is undeniable. It becomes apparent that the only way to stop Price is to make Raven their bait, but Bear will not agree to it, and lets slip that he won't put his mates life in danger. Once the truth is out in the open, Bear no longer denies his feelings for Raven and they spend a few hours cementing this connection.
During their time in the forest, Raven also learns through Bear who her parents really were and what she is. As the wolves get closer to locating them, they move camp and the eventually Price catches up to them. I won't reveal any more of the story as the culmination of the events, lead to a quick and surprising ending to this instalment.
This book is very quick and easy to read.
January 12, 2016
This is part three of a three part serial. For this novella to make sense it helps if you have read Operation Bear Parts One and Two. This series had me intrigued from the start of Part One and has continued through Part Three. Series overview is that Raven works as an instructor/guide for a company that specializes in adventures for groups. She meets up with Josh and his group of company executives to plan a four week long trip hiking through the Canadian wilderness.
As the adventure progresses, Raven senses that things are not as they seem. It isn't until she finds out that Josh and his team are wolf shifters and she is to be their prey that she knows her instincts were right.
Add an elite group of bear shifters and things get hot and heavy. Bear and his team hope to capture Josh and his wolves but need to protect Raven and stop Josh from starting a shifter war. Bear soon realizes that Raven isn't merely a human and will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
The series was three parts and is complete with Bear and Raven's story. Will the author continue this series with future installments with others from Bear's pack? Only time will tell.
As the adventure progresses, Raven senses that things are not as they seem. It isn't until she finds out that Josh and his team are wolf shifters and she is to be their prey that she knows her instincts were right.
Add an elite group of bear shifters and things get hot and heavy. Bear and his team hope to capture Josh and his wolves but need to protect Raven and stop Josh from starting a shifter war. Bear soon realizes that Raven isn't merely a human and will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
The series was three parts and is complete with Bear and Raven's story. Will the author continue this series with future installments with others from Bear's pack? Only time will tell.
January 9, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for and honest review.
The final part to the Operation Bear series. Bear and Raven must decide how to face the pack of wolves chasing her. Bear has partially acknowledged to himself Raven is his mate, but her being a Protector may cause some difficulties with his Clan. He must also still figure out the connection Raven has to Price and why he and his wolves want her specifically. Never mind still withholding information from Raven, Bear only wants to protect her. Raven feels a connection to Bear but does not know what it is or why. She also feels at home with these bear shifters and she has never felt that way. The truth is their but how will she handle it when it is revealed.
A wonderful ending to this three part series. We learn more about Bear’s clan and some background about his two current companions, Cutter and Grant. I would love to read more stories focused on Cutter, Grant, and their HEAs. Little tidbits about the continuing relationship between Bear and Raven thrown in there would be awesome as well.
The final part to the Operation Bear series. Bear and Raven must decide how to face the pack of wolves chasing her. Bear has partially acknowledged to himself Raven is his mate, but her being a Protector may cause some difficulties with his Clan. He must also still figure out the connection Raven has to Price and why he and his wolves want her specifically. Never mind still withholding information from Raven, Bear only wants to protect her. Raven feels a connection to Bear but does not know what it is or why. She also feels at home with these bear shifters and she has never felt that way. The truth is their but how will she handle it when it is revealed.
A wonderful ending to this three part series. We learn more about Bear’s clan and some background about his two current companions, Cutter and Grant. I would love to read more stories focused on Cutter, Grant, and their HEAs. Little tidbits about the continuing relationship between Bear and Raven thrown in there would be awesome as well.
January 11, 2016
This is the third book in the Bear Elite Series. I enjoyed this book. I do recommend reading the first two books to understand what is happening in the third book. I did enjoy the story line and how the author has developed the characters. I wish that Bear would share his secrets with Raven easier. I do enjoy the chemistry between Bear and Raven. I liked the way that the book ended. I can’t wait to read more books by Sedona Venez. I’m hoping that Sedona will continue the series with Cutter finding his mate. I received this free book in exchange for an honest review.
Here is a synopsis about the book. In the wilderness, he’ll keep his mate safe or die trying. Bear Armstrong swore to be captivating human Raven Holiday’s protector. He’s her mate, and it’s his duty to be there for her at all times. When the leader of a renegade wolf shifter pack draws dangerously near, Raven’s life is in jeopardy and Bear’s future with her hangs in the balance. Bear’s choice is clear: Raven first, mission last. But can he come up with a plan that won’t put his mate in harm’s way?
Here is a synopsis about the book. In the wilderness, he’ll keep his mate safe or die trying. Bear Armstrong swore to be captivating human Raven Holiday’s protector. He’s her mate, and it’s his duty to be there for her at all times. When the leader of a renegade wolf shifter pack draws dangerously near, Raven’s life is in jeopardy and Bear’s future with her hangs in the balance. Bear’s choice is clear: Raven first, mission last. But can he come up with a plan that won’t put his mate in harm’s way?
January 11, 2016
I received a free review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. The only issue was that I had not read parts 1 and 2. But there were no issues just reading this story as a standalone. Bear and Raven are fighting a wolf alpha that wants to start a shifter war and take over leaving the wolves at the top of the food chain. Raven finds out who and what she really is and what had happened to her parents leaving her in the foster care system. Along with Gavin and Curry, Bear and Raven come up with a plan but is it too late? Really enjoyed the story.
I really enjoyed the 3rd part of the story and read it in one sitting. My preference, which has nothing to do with the author, who by the way did a great job with the story, is to have the whole book together. I have a hard time starting a book and waiting for segments. I had another story that did the same thing and even after reviewing the first two parts, ended up buying the whole book series because I couldn't remember what part of the story I had. LOL.
I really enjoyed the 3rd part of the story and read it in one sitting. My preference, which has nothing to do with the author, who by the way did a great job with the story, is to have the whole book together. I have a hard time starting a book and waiting for segments. I had another story that did the same thing and even after reviewing the first two parts, ended up buying the whole book series because I couldn't remember what part of the story I had. LOL.
January 15, 2016
Loved part 3 and the last of this very suspenseful story. It certainly had a grip on me and I never expected it to play out the way it did. Bravo Ms. Venez for keeping the readers on the edge from the very beginning of this great series... It certainly kept me on the edge, always waiting to see the outcome and I can tell you and I bet a lot of readers did too, I didn't expect a lot of things that happened.
Raven now knows who she is and what she was meant for and she will do everything in her power to keep her mate safe....That's right she knows and accepts the fact that she is Bears mate, after all she fell in love with him before she even met him.
The confrontation between Bear and Price finally comes to a head, but will that prevent the war between shifters that Price had in mind, or will another take over?
Great series, you shouldn't miss out on it and what was great about it is that there wasn't long to wait between the 3 books and each flowed into the other very easily.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Raven now knows who she is and what she was meant for and she will do everything in her power to keep her mate safe....That's right she knows and accepts the fact that she is Bears mate, after all she fell in love with him before she even met him.
The confrontation between Bear and Price finally comes to a head, but will that prevent the war between shifters that Price had in mind, or will another take over?
Great series, you shouldn't miss out on it and what was great about it is that there wasn't long to wait between the 3 books and each flowed into the other very easily.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2016
Bear and Raven are now mates but the adventure continues!!! Bear is still consumed with a need to protect Raven but this girl is more than capable of helping catch the bad guys, something she never tires of telling her grumpy ass mate!! With Cutter and Grant still watching their six, she knows it won't be long before Price and his maniacal wolf pack are brought to heel.
As the concluding part of Bear and Ravens story it tied all those nasty loose ends together. I'm hoping that Grant and Cutter will get their own stories at some point cos these bears are crying out for their HEA!! Bear is the perfect alpha - mix of powerful/possessive/loyal and downright worships the ground Raven walks on. Raven loves being a part of something bigger than herself and has no fear in trying to get her big bad bear to see that she is no damsel in distress. Cutter and Grant are like the unruly little brothers and are a fantastic foil to the oh so serious Bear!
As the concluding part of Bear and Ravens story it tied all those nasty loose ends together. I'm hoping that Grant and Cutter will get their own stories at some point cos these bears are crying out for their HEA!! Bear is the perfect alpha - mix of powerful/possessive/loyal and downright worships the ground Raven walks on. Raven loves being a part of something bigger than herself and has no fear in trying to get her big bad bear to see that she is no damsel in distress. Cutter and Grant are like the unruly little brothers and are a fantastic foil to the oh so serious Bear!
January 9, 2016
Absolutely fantastic! Epic! This final installment of the series was so fantastically written it never strayed from the original storyline and kept your imagination gripping at the suspense! .
Definitely kept you guessing through out the whole thing. Fabulous. Must read as final to the series. Loved it definitely recommending it.
This is the book in which we discover why Raven is so important to the pack of wolves and Bear will examine and dig into his strange reactions to her.
The Bears will discover why the wolves broke shifter laws and are hunting on bear territory.
This book finally answers so many questions you didn't EVEN know you wanted answered. But is easy to relate to for so many of us who have struggled through bad childhoods and adolescents only looking for that ONE person to love us understand us and a nonquestioing non judgemental way. Unconditional love. Forever.
Definitely kept you guessing through out the whole thing. Fabulous. Must read as final to the series. Loved it definitely recommending it.
This is the book in which we discover why Raven is so important to the pack of wolves and Bear will examine and dig into his strange reactions to her.
The Bears will discover why the wolves broke shifter laws and are hunting on bear territory.
This book finally answers so many questions you didn't EVEN know you wanted answered. But is easy to relate to for so many of us who have struggled through bad childhoods and adolescents only looking for that ONE person to love us understand us and a nonquestioing non judgemental way. Unconditional love. Forever.
January 13, 2016
** I received this book in exchange for an honest review**
I have to say WOW what an amazing book. I was drawn into this book from the very start and held my interest and wanting more through the whole book. I love how Raven feels that the "boys" Bear, Grant and Cutter were family, not just Bear being her mate. I liked that the male characters were all together and truly family to one another. Also the dynamics between all of them sparkle through the whole book. The HEA in the third book is amazing - not saying anything else, you will have to read the book to see it. I am hooked.
I was not let down by the series and look forward to other series of books from Sedona Venez. I loved this series and recommend it to everyone. I look forward to reading more from Sedona Venez and am honored to have been given the chance to read and review this book. It is a must read series!
I have to say WOW what an amazing book. I was drawn into this book from the very start and held my interest and wanting more through the whole book. I love how Raven feels that the "boys" Bear, Grant and Cutter were family, not just Bear being her mate. I liked that the male characters were all together and truly family to one another. Also the dynamics between all of them sparkle through the whole book. The HEA in the third book is amazing - not saying anything else, you will have to read the book to see it. I am hooked.
I was not let down by the series and look forward to other series of books from Sedona Venez. I loved this series and recommend it to everyone. I look forward to reading more from Sedona Venez and am honored to have been given the chance to read and review this book. It is a must read series!
January 11, 2016
Advanced copy given for honest review.
So Raven has decided to stay with Bear, Cutter and Grant knowing she will be safe from Josh and his pack of hungry wolves. But Bear wants Raven as his mate and he will do anything to protect her. To get Josh out in the open Raven is willing to be used as bait but Bear doesn't want any harm to come to her, but when Bear asks his boss Taggert to look into Ravens past he finds out that she is the daughter of protectors and her parents only gave her up to save her life and this is the reason Josh is after her.
Will Bear be able to save Raven and make her his mate?
Was hooked from the first book in this series. Have read all Sedona's other books and I would recommend this one.
Please don't be the last in the series I need nope I want more.
So Raven has decided to stay with Bear, Cutter and Grant knowing she will be safe from Josh and his pack of hungry wolves. But Bear wants Raven as his mate and he will do anything to protect her. To get Josh out in the open Raven is willing to be used as bait but Bear doesn't want any harm to come to her, but when Bear asks his boss Taggert to look into Ravens past he finds out that she is the daughter of protectors and her parents only gave her up to save her life and this is the reason Josh is after her.
Will Bear be able to save Raven and make her his mate?
Was hooked from the first book in this series. Have read all Sedona's other books and I would recommend this one.
Please don't be the last in the series I need nope I want more.
January 21, 2016
The journey is over with this third book unless the author chooses to tell some stories featuring the other characters which I hope she does.
It was all about Bear and his choice about whether to place his job and role over his mate. It was quite a struggle for him. Raven learns more about her past and this world she knew nothing about until the wolves made her their target. There are moments of humor and fun and love as they made choices about their futures.
I really enjoyed the series and look forward to more books from this author. She did a great job of creating interesting characters with conflicts that really test them. It was a good journey and I look forward to the next adventure.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
It was all about Bear and his choice about whether to place his job and role over his mate. It was quite a struggle for him. Raven learns more about her past and this world she knew nothing about until the wolves made her their target. There are moments of humor and fun and love as they made choices about their futures.
I really enjoyed the series and look forward to more books from this author. She did a great job of creating interesting characters with conflicts that really test them. It was a good journey and I look forward to the next adventure.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
January 12, 2016
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is part 3 of the Operation Bear series. I am new to this author and to this series so I read the first two of the series too in order to give a better review of this book. No spoilers will be given.
This book was well written and quite humourous and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the background stories of the characters and see how their relationships progressed.I am really hoping that the series continues to give Cutter and Grant their HEA. I highly recommend all three of these books if you’re looking for a quick highly enjoyable read.
This book is part 3 of the Operation Bear series. I am new to this author and to this series so I read the first two of the series too in order to give a better review of this book. No spoilers will be given.
This book was well written and quite humourous and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the background stories of the characters and see how their relationships progressed.I am really hoping that the series continues to give Cutter and Grant their HEA. I highly recommend all three of these books if you’re looking for a quick highly enjoyable read.
January 12, 2016
Bear is alpha of his bear clan on a mission for the us government. He runs into Raven and a team of people she is bring back packing in the woods only thing is there not normal business people like they pretend, they are werewolves and they are there to start trouble/war.
Raven has made it away from the wolf pack and Bear has saved her but there is a complication Raven is his mate and Price and his wolves are after her with only Grant, Cutter and Bear to protect her and stop a war.
I love this series and hope the author keeps thus series going on. This book has action and spice plus mystery. I highly recommend it.
Book gifted for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
Raven has made it away from the wolf pack and Bear has saved her but there is a complication Raven is his mate and Price and his wolves are after her with only Grant, Cutter and Bear to protect her and stop a war.
I love this series and hope the author keeps thus series going on. This book has action and spice plus mystery. I highly recommend it.
Book gifted for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
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