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Upson Downs #1
Target: BillionBear
A BBW artist + a billionaire bear shifter who's lost his memory + a mysterious murder plot = an explosive romance!
Curvy small-town painter Kesley Enkel loves her meddling family and her close-knit town of secret shifters, but is unlucky in love—until handsome billionaire Jameson walks into her life.
After the mysterious crash of his private plane, Jameson Dandridge III has no memory of his previous life. All the amnesiac bear shifter knows is that someone is trying to kill him. He plans to lie low in a peaceful small town while he figures out who he is and who wants him dead. Then he spots Kelsey. And while Jameson isn't sure of anything else, his bear is certain that the curvy artist is his mate.
From heart-pounding battles to sizzling encounters under the stars, Jameson and Kesley fall headfirst into passion when they team up to fight Jameson's enemies. Together they struggle to recover his memory and find out who is trying to kill him before the entire town goes up in flames. Which will win: danger or love?
This is a sizzling hot, standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
Curvy small-town painter Kesley Enkel loves her meddling family and her close-knit town of secret shifters, but is unlucky in love—until handsome billionaire Jameson walks into her life.
After the mysterious crash of his private plane, Jameson Dandridge III has no memory of his previous life. All the amnesiac bear shifter knows is that someone is trying to kill him. He plans to lie low in a peaceful small town while he figures out who he is and who wants him dead. Then he spots Kelsey. And while Jameson isn't sure of anything else, his bear is certain that the curvy artist is his mate.
From heart-pounding battles to sizzling encounters under the stars, Jameson and Kesley fall headfirst into passion when they team up to fight Jameson's enemies. Together they struggle to recover his memory and find out who is trying to kill him before the entire town goes up in flames. Which will win: danger or love?
This is a sizzling hot, standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2015
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Zoe Chant
332 books1,509 followersZoe Chant loves writing paranormal romance. Over a cup of tea (or something stronger) she whips up sexy tales of hunky heroes and adventurous heroines to tantalize and satisfy her readers. Sizzling hot romance, no cliffhangers!
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June 22, 2017
Insta-love
Great insta-love story. I liked the mystery of Jameson's amnesia and the whole conspiracy drama that was going on. I knew pretty quick who the culprit was but the depth of the conspiracy shocked me. Jameson was really luck to find Kesley. I love that she shifts into a raccoon. Raccoon's are awesome! I love that they didn't fight their attraction too hard and I also enjoyed how their chemistry was immediate fireworks.
Great insta-love story. I liked the mystery of Jameson's amnesia and the whole conspiracy drama that was going on. I knew pretty quick who the culprit was but the depth of the conspiracy shocked me. Jameson was really luck to find Kesley. I love that she shifts into a raccoon. Raccoon's are awesome! I love that they didn't fight their attraction too hard and I also enjoyed how their chemistry was immediate fireworks.
February 18, 2020
Amazing story about a billionbear
Jameson was a bear shifter who was injured severely. His stepmother told him that is brother Charlie try to kill him. He has doctor Marlo took him out of town to find some metahuman.
Kelsey is an artist and a raccoon shifter. She is immediately attracted to Jameson while trying to avoid Marlo. A friend told her that he is a shifter but not to tell him until he remembers. There is also some bikers trying to kill him. Will they be safe?
The characters are intriguing, funny, and relatable. The plot is a fast-paced drama with many twists and turns despite the mystery involving who is trying to kill him.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat so I had to continue reading it until I finished the story. I hope there's more any more stories about this town of shifters.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
Jameson was a bear shifter who was injured severely. His stepmother told him that is brother Charlie try to kill him. He has doctor Marlo took him out of town to find some metahuman.
Kelsey is an artist and a raccoon shifter. She is immediately attracted to Jameson while trying to avoid Marlo. A friend told her that he is a shifter but not to tell him until he remembers. There is also some bikers trying to kill him. Will they be safe?
The characters are intriguing, funny, and relatable. The plot is a fast-paced drama with many twists and turns despite the mystery involving who is trying to kill him.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat so I had to continue reading it until I finished the story. I hope there's more any more stories about this town of shifters.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
March 28, 2020
Another great shifter romance by Zoe Chant!
This is a fun story. Jameson was in a plane crash and lots his memory. Kelsey is in this cool town called Upson Downs, definitely a place I would like to visit over and over again! So anyways, Jameson meets Kelsey in Upson Downs, but weird things start happening. Now he is desperately trying to regain his memory while staying alive and keeping Kelsey safe. Read this to find out what happens and why Upson Downs would be a neat place to visit!
This story has a fast pace, a hopeful tone and a character oriented storyline with some action and some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and endearing. If this sounds good to you, try this and enjoy!
This is a fun story. Jameson was in a plane crash and lots his memory. Kelsey is in this cool town called Upson Downs, definitely a place I would like to visit over and over again! So anyways, Jameson meets Kelsey in Upson Downs, but weird things start happening. Now he is desperately trying to regain his memory while staying alive and keeping Kelsey safe. Read this to find out what happens and why Upson Downs would be a neat place to visit!
This story has a fast pace, a hopeful tone and a character oriented storyline with some action and some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and endearing. If this sounds good to you, try this and enjoy!
April 21, 2020
Jameson finds his bandit
A good mystery type story that has Jameson trying to find his memory. In the process, he finds his mate Kesley. In a town full of odd shifters, Jameson is hiding his bear. He is suddenly targeted to be killed by a group of bikers. He discovers that he is being poisoned. He stopped taking his medicine and his mind is clearing. Kesley and her mate are becoming closer. A kidnapping takes place and the town comes together to take down the bad guys and rescue the people. Picturing these non predatory animals coming together to take down bikers with weapons is hilarious at best. Enjoy the adventure with hot love scenes thrown in the story to spice it up.
A good mystery type story that has Jameson trying to find his memory. In the process, he finds his mate Kesley. In a town full of odd shifters, Jameson is hiding his bear. He is suddenly targeted to be killed by a group of bikers. He discovers that he is being poisoned. He stopped taking his medicine and his mind is clearing. Kesley and her mate are becoming closer. A kidnapping takes place and the town comes together to take down the bad guys and rescue the people. Picturing these non predatory animals coming together to take down bikers with weapons is hilarious at best. Enjoy the adventure with hot love scenes thrown in the story to spice it up.
October 26, 2016
I am binge reading and have quite a few of Zoe Chant's books that I had one-clicked and wanted to read, but would always have something else come up. I have to say. TAKE THE TIME AND READ ALL OF HER BOOKS!! They are each unique, some follow a specific group, but each can stand alone and have a happy ending. They are feel good and quick reads! I absolutely love all her books I have read! And they never leave you feeling like your missing something at the end.
March 21, 2023
Loved it
I must admit looking at the front cover which should not have been the deciding factor that took me so long to read. Once I started reading it I still took longer to get into it however as I read more, I really enjoyed it. This book was filled with family members of a town full of shifters that looked out for one another. The intriguing story line of a newcomer who had no idea who he was but the pull he had to someone and the rest was a HEA.
I must admit looking at the front cover which should not have been the deciding factor that took me so long to read. Once I started reading it I still took longer to get into it however as I read more, I really enjoyed it. This book was filled with family members of a town full of shifters that looked out for one another. The intriguing story line of a newcomer who had no idea who he was but the pull he had to someone and the rest was a HEA.
August 24, 2025
Shifter
Target: BillionBear is another great story by Zoe Chant full of twists and turns with a couple of fight scenes but the best is left for last. A number of hot steamy moments a few more than there normally is. There’s minimal clues to the plot and who is trying to target the billionaire bear. It’s a good ending to the newly mated couple but it leaves the I wonder what might happen next
Target: BillionBear is another great story by Zoe Chant full of twists and turns with a couple of fight scenes but the best is left for last. A number of hot steamy moments a few more than there normally is. There’s minimal clues to the plot and who is trying to target the billionaire bear. It’s a good ending to the newly mated couple but it leaves the I wonder what might happen next
August 12, 2023
A Great Mystery and Romance
I love the mix of mystery by not having Jamesson even remember being a shifter thus calling into question his own sanity when a voice in his head warns him of potential danger and the mate who stumbled into his life Kesley. Really enjoyed the substance of this story with keeping me guessing who was actually the perpetrator.
I love the mix of mystery by not having Jamesson even remember being a shifter thus calling into question his own sanity when a voice in his head warns him of potential danger and the mate who stumbled into his life Kesley. Really enjoyed the substance of this story with keeping me guessing who was actually the perpetrator.
April 6, 2020
KU Edition reader
There is so much danger, deception, mystery, mayhem, secrets, and eclectic characters in this book you will be locked in reading it until the last word! I hope there are more stories coming from Upson Downs!
There is so much danger, deception, mystery, mayhem, secrets, and eclectic characters in this book you will be locked in reading it until the last word! I hope there are more stories coming from Upson Downs!
July 23, 2022
WOW!! So Good!!
Well written story and well developed characters! What happens when a shifter gets amnesia and doesn't even remember being a shifter? Add someone trying to murder that person! What is going to happen??!! How will it end?!?
Well written story and well developed characters! What happens when a shifter gets amnesia and doesn't even remember being a shifter? Add someone trying to murder that person! What is going to happen??!! How will it end?!?
April 19, 2024
This is great wat way to start a series
This is a great series start i hoping it can be a long series the characters are great and believable. After reading this book I want more. Please consider it.
This is a great series start i hoping it can be a long series the characters are great and believable. After reading this book I want more. Please consider it.
December 26, 2018
Great book
This Author is one of the best paranormal writers I've read. I love all her books so far. I can't wait to read more.
This Author is one of the best paranormal writers I've read. I love all her books so far. I can't wait to read more.
August 5, 2019
Good read
Really good story Wondered for a while if Jamieson would recover his memory With the help of his mate and more suspense it all worked out
Really good story Wondered for a while if Jamieson would recover his memory With the help of his mate and more suspense it all worked out
October 27, 2024
Loved the storyline. Great characters, enjoyed the story and finished the book in three days by denying myself sleep last night.
February 26, 2016
Reviewed at Shifter Haven
I like Target: Billionbear. A Lot. Why? One word – Diversity. Oh, don’t get me wrong I loved the story, it is intense, funny, charming and quite an emotional merry-go-round at times. But the diversity of shifters in this tiny out of the way town was perfectly charming. I believe that we readers who devour Shifter fiction are accustomed to the wolves, bears and cats having the main appeal in Shifter-land. Yet, Target: Billionbear has some of the cutest, coolest and most unusual Shifters I’ve come across in a long time. To find them all in one town, living their daily lives until an outsider comes in and stirs things up was such fun for me. Yeah, reading should be fun, otherwise why spend so much time doing it?
Jameson does not trust anything or any one at the moment. After a plane crash has him shuffled from one hospital to another at the request of his step-mother – and his brain is fogged down by medicine, Jameson is just going through the motions. He cannot remember the last few years, let alone the crash. Yet… there is some inner voice, some instinct that is telling him to ditch the meds, that there is more danger he must prepare for.
Kesley never expected to find her mate – that one man that is truly her other half. Her luck with men hasn’t been, well too great. But just watching Jameson from a distance gave her tingles that no other man ever did. When circumstances seem to work toward pushing them together things start to heat up fast…
…and the danger to Jameson comes to the forefront. The way the citizens of this tiny town rally around Jameson is simply amazing and funny.
I don’t intend to tell you the whole story here but I am saying… go get this one. It’s sexy, funny and well worth your time. I hope we get the chance to re-visit these unique Shifters at some point.
I like Target: Billionbear. A Lot. Why? One word – Diversity. Oh, don’t get me wrong I loved the story, it is intense, funny, charming and quite an emotional merry-go-round at times. But the diversity of shifters in this tiny out of the way town was perfectly charming. I believe that we readers who devour Shifter fiction are accustomed to the wolves, bears and cats having the main appeal in Shifter-land. Yet, Target: Billionbear has some of the cutest, coolest and most unusual Shifters I’ve come across in a long time. To find them all in one town, living their daily lives until an outsider comes in and stirs things up was such fun for me. Yeah, reading should be fun, otherwise why spend so much time doing it?
Jameson does not trust anything or any one at the moment. After a plane crash has him shuffled from one hospital to another at the request of his step-mother – and his brain is fogged down by medicine, Jameson is just going through the motions. He cannot remember the last few years, let alone the crash. Yet… there is some inner voice, some instinct that is telling him to ditch the meds, that there is more danger he must prepare for.
Kesley never expected to find her mate – that one man that is truly her other half. Her luck with men hasn’t been, well too great. But just watching Jameson from a distance gave her tingles that no other man ever did. When circumstances seem to work toward pushing them together things start to heat up fast…
…and the danger to Jameson comes to the forefront. The way the citizens of this tiny town rally around Jameson is simply amazing and funny.
I don’t intend to tell you the whole story here but I am saying… go get this one. It’s sexy, funny and well worth your time. I hope we get the chance to re-visit these unique Shifters at some point.
February 1, 2016
Well.....
Jameson and Kesley...well the plot would have been better if she was a Lynx instead of a raccoon. All the barnyard type shifters did not do anything for me liking the story. The premise was Shifter bear wakes up to find he has lost his memory and does not know he is a bear. Nothing appears to help him recover his memories. He ends up running from his crazy sibling and is recuperating in a small town where he meets someone who catches his eye.
There were a lot of grammatical errors.
Jameson and Kesley...well the plot would have been better if she was a Lynx instead of a raccoon. All the barnyard type shifters did not do anything for me liking the story. The premise was Shifter bear wakes up to find he has lost his memory and does not know he is a bear. Nothing appears to help him recover his memories. He ends up running from his crazy sibling and is recuperating in a small town where he meets someone who catches his eye.
There were a lot of grammatical errors.
February 26, 2016
Whimsy meet sexy
I've read a lot of Zoe's books. I find them very entertaining and quick reads when I don't have a lot of time. This one had an amnesiac shifter hero who did not represent as a mere human nor the super bad Alpha, a heroine who was neither fluffy, weak or obnoxiously dim-witted. I thought the book was laid out well and different then the norm of its genre.
I highly recommend this book for what it is...entertainment!
I've read a lot of Zoe's books. I find them very entertaining and quick reads when I don't have a lot of time. This one had an amnesiac shifter hero who did not represent as a mere human nor the super bad Alpha, a heroine who was neither fluffy, weak or obnoxiously dim-witted. I thought the book was laid out well and different then the norm of its genre.
I highly recommend this book for what it is...entertainment!
February 1, 2016
Good story.
When two strangers come to town and start asking questions the town is on alert. Marlo is on a quest to discover SHifter. James is along for therapy. He has amnesia. So this where the really story begins. There is a great storyline with meant twists and turns I would recommend this book.
E
When two strangers come to town and start asking questions the town is on alert. Marlo is on a quest to discover SHifter. James is along for therapy. He has amnesia. So this where the really story begins. There is a great storyline with meant twists and turns I would recommend this book.
E
February 23, 2016
Mystery shifter story - no cliffhanger.
Kindle Unlimited standalone shifter book. Great story line. He can't remember what happened. When he comes to a town to hide, he meets a woman who will change him forever. She can't tell him the truth about who she is, even though she knows he's her mate. Can they save each other? Who's trying to kill him?
Kindle Unlimited standalone shifter book. Great story line. He can't remember what happened. When he comes to a town to hide, he meets a woman who will change him forever. She can't tell him the truth about who she is, even though she knows he's her mate. Can they save each other? Who's trying to kill him?
February 27, 2016
Will make you smile!
Such a fun book! The characters were great, so well thought out and written that even though there were so many it wasn't crowded, and everyone had their place. It's such fun when shifters are more than just wolves and big cats. When a rooster, snake, hamster and hedgehog come to the rescue, you just know you'll be safe!
Such a fun book! The characters were great, so well thought out and written that even though there were so many it wasn't crowded, and everyone had their place. It's such fun when shifters are more than just wolves and big cats. When a rooster, snake, hamster and hedgehog come to the rescue, you just know you'll be safe!
December 27, 2015
This was a fun book. Very enjoyable
December 27, 2015
Adorable
Loving story characters were very cute it was a romantic truly sweet story I hope his brother finds love cute
Loving story characters were very cute it was a romantic truly sweet story I hope his brother finds love cute
July 5, 2019
Such a page gripping read and interesting town! I hope the author revisits it!
October 15, 2016
Good Reads. Enjoy.
Short and to the point..All of Zoe ,s books are great..Get them. You won't be disappointed. I certainly wasn't...Enjoy......waiting for her next one
Short and to the point..All of Zoe ,s books are great..Get them. You won't be disappointed. I certainly wasn't...Enjoy......waiting for her next one
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