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The Bear's Christmas Bride
A BBW who's alone at Christmas + a lonely bear shifter searching for his mate + a crowded house full of relatives = a snowy yet sizzling holiday romance!
Ashley Carson isn't feeling very merry. Her boyfriend dumped her right before Christmas, and she's not looking forward to another holiday spent all alone. But when she arrives back home to the small town of Oakville, her family has a special gift ready: matchmaking services with local football coach Matthew Phillips! He's handsome and new to town, but is he the right one for her?
As soon as Matt sets eyes on Ashley, he recognizes that she's his destined mate. But will she accept his love… and the fact that he's a bear shifter? Or will the truth scare away his mate forever?
The days are ticking down until Christmas, and Matt and Ashley don't have much time if they want to seal their love with a kiss beneath the mistletoe. And, more importantly, Ashley's prying relatives might keep them from finding the privacy they need for a sexy celebration! Will their Christmas be naughty… or very, very nice?
The Bear's Christmas Bride is a smoking hot standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
Ashley Carson isn't feeling very merry. Her boyfriend dumped her right before Christmas, and she's not looking forward to another holiday spent all alone. But when she arrives back home to the small town of Oakville, her family has a special gift ready: matchmaking services with local football coach Matthew Phillips! He's handsome and new to town, but is he the right one for her?
As soon as Matt sets eyes on Ashley, he recognizes that she's his destined mate. But will she accept his love… and the fact that he's a bear shifter? Or will the truth scare away his mate forever?
The days are ticking down until Christmas, and Matt and Ashley don't have much time if they want to seal their love with a kiss beneath the mistletoe. And, more importantly, Ashley's prying relatives might keep them from finding the privacy they need for a sexy celebration! Will their Christmas be naughty… or very, very nice?
The Bear's Christmas Bride is a smoking hot standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
65 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2015
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Zoe Chant
326 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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January 20, 2016
Love for Christmas
Ashely is home for the holidays but never expects to find a reason for her to stay, in the form of a hunky bear shifter. Matt has finally found his mate, now he just has to get her to stay with him! Fun and sexy story.
Ashely is home for the holidays but never expects to find a reason for her to stay, in the form of a hunky bear shifter. Matt has finally found his mate, now he just has to get her to stay with him! Fun and sexy story.
December 23, 2015
Sweet holiday romance.
A quick sweet story, filled with love laughter and a bit of crazy family moments. All the best parts of a holiday romance.
A quick sweet story, filled with love laughter and a bit of crazy family moments. All the best parts of a holiday romance.
January 2, 2016
Growl
Loved it but was too short. I loved the story and hope there will be more to come.
Thank you for such great stories.
Loved it but was too short. I loved the story and hope there will be more to come.
Thank you for such great stories.
July 29, 2020
Ashley Carson isn't feeling very merry. Her boyfriend dumped her right before Christmas, and she's not looking forward to another holiday spent all alone. But when she arrives back home to the small town of Oakville, her family has a special gift ready: matchmaking services with local football coach Matthew Phillips! He's handsome and new to town, but is he the right one for her?
As soon as Matt sets eyes on Ashley, he recognizes that she's his destined mate. But will she accept his love… and the fact that he's a bear shifter? Or will the truth scare away his mate forever?
The days are ticking down until Christmas, and Matt and Ashley don't have much time if they want to seal their love with a kiss beneath the mistletoe. And, more importantly, Ashley's prying relatives might keep them from finding the privacy they need for a sexy celebration! Will their Christmas be naughty… or very, very nice
Heather's Notes
I liked this story. It was short but sweet. Although I did feel Ashley was a little to blasé about Matt being a bear, it still was a sweet story. I liked the lack of angst in the relationship and the fact Aunt Meredith helped her see the truth. I would have like a better epilogue. Unfortunately the one at the end of this story was unsatisfying and did not add to the story at all.
As soon as Matt sets eyes on Ashley, he recognizes that she's his destined mate. But will she accept his love… and the fact that he's a bear shifter? Or will the truth scare away his mate forever?
The days are ticking down until Christmas, and Matt and Ashley don't have much time if they want to seal their love with a kiss beneath the mistletoe. And, more importantly, Ashley's prying relatives might keep them from finding the privacy they need for a sexy celebration! Will their Christmas be naughty… or very, very nice
Heather's Notes
I liked this story. It was short but sweet. Although I did feel Ashley was a little to blasé about Matt being a bear, it still was a sweet story. I liked the lack of angst in the relationship and the fact Aunt Meredith helped her see the truth. I would have like a better epilogue. Unfortunately the one at the end of this story was unsatisfying and did not add to the story at all.
July 29, 2024
Sweet, low angst Christmas story
This is an early work by Zoe Chant, and it shows. The guy is just sweet. The girl is a little desperate. And the only conflict is he needs her to accept his inner bear and move closer to her loving family. It's fine for a Christmas story, with a benefit of being pretty short, but I like a bit more conflict and character development, which are things Zoe Chant (all of them) have gotten better at.
This is an early work by Zoe Chant, and it shows. The guy is just sweet. The girl is a little desperate. And the only conflict is he needs her to accept his inner bear and move closer to her loving family. It's fine for a Christmas story, with a benefit of being pretty short, but I like a bit more conflict and character development, which are things Zoe Chant (all of them) have gotten better at.
December 17, 2018
Scared
Getting dumped,going home for Christmas, her family wanting to set her up,meeting the set up in store, asking him to come to her family party, seeing a very big bear, him telling her the truth,running scared and realizing that she does care about him,the running to him and making up.
Getting dumped,going home for Christmas, her family wanting to set her up,meeting the set up in store, asking him to come to her family party, seeing a very big bear, him telling her the truth,running scared and realizing that she does care about him,the running to him and making up.
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December 22, 2019Ashley & Matt
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Ashley & Matt's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Ashley & Matt's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
May 12, 2023
The Bear's Christmas Bride
Ashley Carson had came back home for christmas. Ashley was lonely and needed a change. Matt Phillips a Black Bear Shifter, scented her in the grocery mart store. Fated Mates, and a very Merry Christmas!
Ashley Carson had came back home for christmas. Ashley was lonely and needed a change. Matt Phillips a Black Bear Shifter, scented her in the grocery mart store. Fated Mates, and a very Merry Christmas!
September 23, 2025
Christmas Bear
The Bears Christmas Bride by Zoe Chant is solely based on their quick romance and family at Christmas celebration. Looking for someone to love, someone to share dreams and love with, who accepts them as they are worts and all.
The Bears Christmas Bride by Zoe Chant is solely based on their quick romance and family at Christmas celebration. Looking for someone to love, someone to share dreams and love with, who accepts them as they are worts and all.
December 10, 2017
4 Stars. Review coming soon
December 1, 2018
Loved it
The book was amazing I loved the love story and how Ashley shared her love with her family. Thanks I loved the happy ever after
The book was amazing I loved the love story and how Ashley shared her love with her family. Thanks I loved the happy ever after
February 2, 2019
Review
No matter how long or short Zoe Chang's stories never disappoint! They always have a deep message for the reader.
No matter how long or short Zoe Chang's stories never disappoint! They always have a deep message for the reader.
October 13, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed reading this book it was a very good short, quick read. Once again another hit for Zoe Chant.
I enjoyed reading this book it was a very good short, quick read. Once again another hit for Zoe Chant.
March 8, 2023
lovely
Zoe Chant writes such delightful, definitely steamy and very entertaining little paranormal romance adventure stories. Her books are a sweet treat.
Zoe Chant writes such delightful, definitely steamy and very entertaining little paranormal romance adventure stories. Her books are a sweet treat.
June 16, 2024
Great way to celebrate Christmas
This book can be read at any time and be good. The plot is believable and the story solid. Enjoy The Bear's Christmas bride and enjoy!
This book can be read at any time and be good. The plot is believable and the story solid. Enjoy The Bear's Christmas bride and enjoy!
January 10, 2026
wonderful series
December 25, 2015
Originally reviewed at Shifter Haven
The Bear’s Christmas Bride is a short novella that packs a powerful story punch. Ashley is heading home for Christmas. Alone. Again. No matter how she tries, the men she’s meeting or getting involved with are proving to be a bunch of users and losers. She’s still convinced that just right man for her is out there somewhere, it’s just a matter of meeting him. Little does she know that she’s driving straight for him – but will she be prepared to take him as he is or not at all.
Matt is a bear shifter living among humans. He’s the local high school football coach and he loves his job – but he’s almost given up on finding his mate. Alone he really doesn’t see how she’s ever going to walk into his life. The last place he ever thought to catch the scent of his mate was in the grocery store aisle on Christmas Eve – really? But there was no doubt about who this beautiful, human woman was – he knew it and man did his bear ever know it. Now comes the hard part – convincing this beautiful lady that they were meant to be together – and oh yeah, he turns into a big, bear upon occasion.
Ashley is attracted to Matt and is even beginning to have some hope that she’s found the man for her – right up until he shares a secret with her. One that she’s not ready to hear. Can she put logic aside for the sake of love?
The Bear’s Christmas Bride is a charming Christmas novella that give us a very defined story with interesting secondary characters as well. Ashley is a strong woman but Matt has tossed something amazing into the romantic mix with his bear – and she’s just not sure what to do with that information. Which is to me an enjoyable reaction to read instead of the instant acceptance. After all, it is a big deal and certainly not something you run into every day – so it takes some thought. We aren’t left in doubt for very long that love will win over everything – but as a reader of Shifter romance – hell, as an addicted Shifter romance reader… it is nice to see some realistic indecision in stories every now and then.
Looking for an entertaining Shifter Christmas Romance? Then go check out The Bear’s Christmas Bride. It’s a fun read.
The Bear’s Christmas Bride is a short novella that packs a powerful story punch. Ashley is heading home for Christmas. Alone. Again. No matter how she tries, the men she’s meeting or getting involved with are proving to be a bunch of users and losers. She’s still convinced that just right man for her is out there somewhere, it’s just a matter of meeting him. Little does she know that she’s driving straight for him – but will she be prepared to take him as he is or not at all.
Matt is a bear shifter living among humans. He’s the local high school football coach and he loves his job – but he’s almost given up on finding his mate. Alone he really doesn’t see how she’s ever going to walk into his life. The last place he ever thought to catch the scent of his mate was in the grocery store aisle on Christmas Eve – really? But there was no doubt about who this beautiful, human woman was – he knew it and man did his bear ever know it. Now comes the hard part – convincing this beautiful lady that they were meant to be together – and oh yeah, he turns into a big, bear upon occasion.
Ashley is attracted to Matt and is even beginning to have some hope that she’s found the man for her – right up until he shares a secret with her. One that she’s not ready to hear. Can she put logic aside for the sake of love?
The Bear’s Christmas Bride is a charming Christmas novella that give us a very defined story with interesting secondary characters as well. Ashley is a strong woman but Matt has tossed something amazing into the romantic mix with his bear – and she’s just not sure what to do with that information. Which is to me an enjoyable reaction to read instead of the instant acceptance. After all, it is a big deal and certainly not something you run into every day – so it takes some thought. We aren’t left in doubt for very long that love will win over everything – but as a reader of Shifter romance – hell, as an addicted Shifter romance reader… it is nice to see some realistic indecision in stories every now and then.
Looking for an entertaining Shifter Christmas Romance? Then go check out The Bear’s Christmas Bride. It’s a fun read.
April 1, 2016
Zoe Chant did a good job at writing this wonderful Christmas story. I really enjoyed reading it. I loved the story line and how her family wanted Ashly to be happy so they decided to help her, by matching her up with the school football coach.
Ashly Carson is headed home for Christmas and she just isn't feeling the Christmas spirit this year. Her boyfriend had just dumped her right before Christmas and she just did not want to spend another Christmas alone!! Hoping for a nice Christmas with her family she doesn't suspect that the family had plans to fix her up with the school football coach, Matthew Phillips. He is handsome and new in town. Will Matthew be able to convince Ashly that she is his mate?
Matthew Phillips is a bear shifter who just happens to be the new coach to the high school football coach. Seeing Ashy for the first time Matt realizes that Ashly is his life mate. The one thing that really bothers his is he scared that she won't want him once she finds out he is a bear shifter. Will she accept his bear, or will she turn her back on him and his bear?
Time is ticking down and Ashly's family sort of gets in the way of Ashly and Matt trying to get to know each other. Will Ashly and Matthew find love inspite of her meddling family? Will their Christmas be naughty, or nice?
Read and find out what happens.
Ashly Carson is headed home for Christmas and she just isn't feeling the Christmas spirit this year. Her boyfriend had just dumped her right before Christmas and she just did not want to spend another Christmas alone!! Hoping for a nice Christmas with her family she doesn't suspect that the family had plans to fix her up with the school football coach, Matthew Phillips. He is handsome and new in town. Will Matthew be able to convince Ashly that she is his mate?
Matthew Phillips is a bear shifter who just happens to be the new coach to the high school football coach. Seeing Ashy for the first time Matt realizes that Ashly is his life mate. The one thing that really bothers his is he scared that she won't want him once she finds out he is a bear shifter. Will she accept his bear, or will she turn her back on him and his bear?
Time is ticking down and Ashly's family sort of gets in the way of Ashly and Matt trying to get to know each other. Will Ashly and Matthew find love inspite of her meddling family? Will their Christmas be naughty, or nice?
Read and find out what happens.
December 28, 2015
This was very cute christmas story about finding love when you least expect it. Ashley has come home for Christmas without her old boyfriend thee cheater. The family is all together for the holidays and her Great Aunt is trying to hook hr up. Matt the football coach is her intended date. They meet in the grocery store of all places. Matt's bear sits up and takes notice. How do you tell a human your a bear and his mate? Will Ashley be able to accept Matt's bear? Will her love for him overcome her reluctance to believe? This is a must read at 5 stars.
January 24, 2016
Out with the old
Ashley goes home for Christmas minus a boyfriend. Her great aunt wants to fix her up with the new football coach. She politely refuses. Go's shopping for mom and who does she meet? Matt, the new coach. She invites him to the pre Christmas Eve party. There is so much heat between them. What happens when they realize how badly the want each other? What happens when Ashley finds out Matt is a bear shifter? You'll have to read the book to find out.
Ashley goes home for Christmas minus a boyfriend. Her great aunt wants to fix her up with the new football coach. She politely refuses. Go's shopping for mom and who does she meet? Matt, the new coach. She invites him to the pre Christmas Eve party. There is so much heat between them. What happens when they realize how badly the want each other? What happens when Ashley finds out Matt is a bear shifter? You'll have to read the book to find out.
December 19, 2016
The bear shifter finds his mate at last the last daughter of a local family home for the holidays .
A daughter comes home for Christmas from the big city to enjoy family and friends so so thought as her mother sends her back out with a grocery list as she walks in the door from her long drive . So off she goes to runs into the new coach of the football team at the local high school unknown to her also her mate . 18+
A daughter comes home for Christmas from the big city to enjoy family and friends so so thought as her mother sends her back out with a grocery list as she walks in the door from her long drive . So off she goes to runs into the new coach of the football team at the local high school unknown to her also her mate . 18+
January 5, 2016
He gets more for Christmas then just his mate!
Kindle Unlimited short little Christmas read! Really cute story about finding what you want, need, and desire for Christmas. A true love in an unexpected place when you weren't looking. 4 1/2 star shifter romance story.
Kindle Unlimited short little Christmas read! Really cute story about finding what you want, need, and desire for Christmas. A true love in an unexpected place when you weren't looking. 4 1/2 star shifter romance story.
December 22, 2015
Wow
Was a short read but I really enjoyed it... would love to find out if Matt and Ashley had a family of their own...
Was a short read but I really enjoyed it... would love to find out if Matt and Ashley had a family of their own...
December 26, 2015
Love this
A story just right for the holidays. I love all books by this amazing and talented women. A must read
A story just right for the holidays. I love all books by this amazing and talented women. A must read
January 3, 2016
Heartwarming
Cute holiday read to make you remember how joyful family could be. Matt was so sweet and I love Ashley.
Cute holiday read to make you remember how joyful family could be. Matt was so sweet and I love Ashley.
January 7, 2016
A short but enjoyable read.
December 15, 2016
An awesome and sexy read.
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