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Courtney Jennings has had a crush on Jared Vachon since they first met. She may have painted a few images of him too; so when she sees him jogging she takes a moment to notice his - ahem - artistic lines. The flash of a gun interrupts her muse and makes her take action to save his life, using a side of herself she didn’t know existed. Once Courtney discovers what lurks within, she’s not so sure she wants that part of herself to break free.

Jared Vachon is in love with Courtney the human and Courtney the bear. But his true mate fears her animal side will ruin everything, except that’s not the real danger….

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 5, 2016

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V. Vaughn

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Pen name of author Violet Vaughn.

V. Vaughn is also known as Violet Vaughn and is a USA Today Bestselling author. Violet lives on an island in Maine and spends almost every day walking through the woods. She may have seen a bear once or twice....

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Profile Image for Jennifer.
1,587 reviews9 followers
August 19, 2023
First off, no teacher has to be at school an entire hour before the school day starts. That's absolutely ridiculous not to mention illegal. Now, the meet cute was nice and courageous. And this was the first time we really saw the threat of the hunters, which have been mentioned sporadically throughout the series, but never really played a part. So Courtney has had a crush on Jared since college and now that she has saved him from being shot by a hunter turns out they are true mates. He takes her home to protect her. They go to her place to get some of her stuff and the hunter shows up to kill her. So, clearly the hunters aren't just trying to protect humans. Then she calls her bestie Olivia, how was in the previous book, for help with the change. We finally get to see what happens during the change. But, like it was fine. With how short these books are there's not much time for character development or to get attached to anyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Mary Winstead.
1,263 reviews16 followers
June 1, 2020
Jared: Mating Fever

Courtney is clumsy and has always had a crush on Jared. So while out relaxing she sees him jogging and has a premonition that he gets shot. So when she sees a gun she runs up to Jared and knocks him away. Jared knows that Courtney is his true mate. But can she accept being a werebear? Great read.
117 reviews
September 1, 2017
I love this series so much, I wish there was more books. I would like a read a book about there weddings. That would be great
Profile Image for Yvonne Daniels.
2,702 reviews22 followers
June 11, 2016
Jared: Mating Fever
Rocked by the Bear Book 5
by V. Vaughn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
OMG! WOW I'm in love with these book. All five of these books are Magnificent! I am a Bear Shifter fan, I just love reading V. Vaughn series. This is a awesome addition to the other four books I have read. These books are compelling, sexy and everything I love to read. I just have to say it again WOW. I get it that everyone may not agree with what I'm writing and I understand this genre may not be the for you, I'm sorry because I just want everyone to enjoy what this book and the others in this series give to us FANS. Ms Vaughn is a very talented, creative and she has lots of great imagination to create a world where I can get lost in for a while or however long it takes me to read this book. I would like you to know how entertaining this book is to me. The storyline allows me to escape into another world. The characters are sexy, strong and well developed. The dialogue is what you would want the man you love to interact with you. It's like Calgon take me away but it's Jared take me instead :) LOL. I was given this story for my honest opinion in a review.

Excerpt:
Courtney Jennings is school teacher that teach art. She has feels like she fell in love with Jared Vachon since they first met. She has painted his picture a few times; so when she sees him jogging one afternoon she takes a moment to admire his body ( well his artistic lines). But there is a flash she has a vision of blood all over the ground, she take action and tackles Jared to save his life.

Jared Vachon is jogging along and he is tackle by this beautiful woman, his true mate the one he will love forever. He explains to Courtney the human about becoming Courtney the bear. Once Courtney discovers what lurks within, she’s not so sure she wants that part of herself to break free. Now Jared thinks his true mate fears her animal side will ruin everything, except that’s not the real danger.
To keep herself safe Courtney will use a side of herself she didn’t know existed.

This is a Must Read. There is lots of action, romance and it's Scorching HOT, You don't want to miss this book! If you are looking for a Spectacular paranormal series to read, then you want to read this series. This is a great book to add to your TBR list. I'm so excited about reading the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.

If you believe in the world of paranormal romance, the possibilities are endless and fascinating!
Profile Image for Sherill.
1,296 reviews38 followers
May 5, 2016
JARED-{ROCKED BY THE BEAR BOOK #5}-CAPTIVATING & SIZZLING ROMANCE

What you'll find in this story; a cast of awesome impressive and engaging characters, spectacular story-line, picturesque and dynamic scene descriptions, fabulous banter, gut-wrenching moments, gripping suspense, action, life threatening incidents, emotions skyrocket, camaraderie, heroic deeds, horrific danger, skyrocketing sizzling romance sensual romance, and a melt your heart conclusion that leaves you wanting more.

In her wildest dreams, artist and teacher Courtney Jennings never thought she would have the courage to jump in front of a deadly bullet to save the life of her longtime college crush Jared, but she did, leaving her confused as she is not the hero type. While holding Courtney Jared realizes she is his forever mate and much more. Courtney is introduced to the hidden world of werebears, and must decide if her new found courage and love for Jared is enough to face her destiny....

INCREDIBLE-fast paced well written creative read by a truly gifted author. The author again does not disappoint by giving readers a compelling plot, fabulous dialogue and powerful scene descriptions keeping you hooked from start to finish. Courtney faces challenges, becomes a valiant heroine, and her quick witted persona and compassion shines through. The romance between Jared and Courtney is genuine and is filled with fiery passion and steadfast devotion. I absolutely adored the awe-inspiring characters in this story; a most gratifying and entertaining read. If you treasure shifter romance with this is an excellent book for your library. {I was gifted a copy of this book and this my honest review}. In the world of shifter romance, the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations, I highly recommend this book
3,423 reviews20 followers
May 5, 2016
Courtney loves the kids she teaches art, unlike the principal whose goal seems to be to make her life miserable. She should be preparing the plan he demanded even though it was Friday. Instead she had to take some fresh air time at the the park. At least it was supposed to be relaxing until she saw her crush of the last year jogging--then blood and it was a vision she had to change.

Talk about a bang up meeting. If she hadn't tackled Jared, the bang would have been a bullet in him. No time to figure out what and why, he told her to run and she did. Who ever was shooting was still out there.

Jared knew immediately who she was to him, but how was he to explain it to her? Being his was one thing, but the bear inside was quite something else to explain. And—guys (Jax his brother and roomy) sometimes don't consider that women might just need a little time to adjust. Laying it all out—the mate part she'd read books—but the half bear and seeing him change was a lot to take in. Did she want that? Would it change who she was? Couldn't they still be together without her being changed?

While Jared wanted to give her time, there was more than just the change to worry about. Could he protect and have her because he'd never have anyone else.

Another winner from Ms. Vaughn. And we know who is to meet theirs in the next book. Enjoy this couple and their path to love.

I was provided an ARC for an honest review.
Profile Image for Ingrid Stephanie Jordan.
1,862 reviews24 followers
May 16, 2016
Title:    Jared 
Series: Rocked By The Bear
              Mating Fever
Destination: Book 5, 65 Pages 
Author: V. Vaughn
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PNR #WereBearShifters #Hunters
My Score:   #5stars  ☆☆☆☆☆

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Another fantastic read for this series, it's the twins time and Ms. V., did a marvelous story in the Mating Fever, Rocked By The Bear Series.. It seems that everything Ms. V. writes the pages flows like liquid gold flowing so smoothly that each and every page intensifies so that you have to read to the end, letting you find what happens next.
Courtney Jennings is a art teacher at Willow Elementary School with all the dreams she had of what she was going to teach these children, all her plans were squashed, her first year at this school. It seemed that the principal was out to get Courtney. Trying something at every turn that Courtney would take with an objective answer.
Jared Vachon is a cellist plus a WereBear, he and his twin Jax transfered to
Bowdoin College him and hiding twin Jax.
One thing that hadn't changed for Jared is he was in love with Courtney but she was human and he couldn’t be with her, no one could know he was a WereBear.  While on a run Jared sees Courtney running full speed ahead and jumped tackling him just as he heard the gun go off. All he could think of must save and protect Courtney she's belongs to me. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
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1,711 reviews16 followers
May 5, 2016
I received this for a honest review. The thing I love about this series is you get characters from a previous series called Tempted by the Bear. Oh, don’t worry if you have not read that series. This book is a standalone.

I thought it was something that Courtney Jennings had a crush on Jared Vachon for a long time. You would of thought that something would of kicked in for Jared when they were in college were he would of know she was his fated mate but I guess that is how fate is. Fate knows when we are truly ready and Jared I guess at that time was not ready.

Courtney will have to learn that she is part werebear. The question is how will she take the news. Courtney is special. She has a special gift. She has visions and can for see the future. The vision could possible save Jared. The hunters are causing problems in this series and come after Jared and Courtney. They will have to so what ever it takes to survive.

Courtney will have a lot to swallow. Not only about being part werebear but finding out Jared is a werebear as well. Now here she is dealing with the hunters and death. She is lucky, not only does she have Jared and his twin Jax to help her get through this but she has her best friend Olivia.

This was truly a great book. I love that at the end it set up for the next story. OMG, I am so looking forward to Jax’s story.
Profile Image for Melissa King.
343 reviews2 followers
June 2, 2016
Jared: Mating Fever is the fifth book in Rocked by the Bear series by Violet Vaughn. This book is standalone.

Courtney Jennings, is a first year art teacher at Willow Elementary. She had a crush on Jared Vachon since she met him and his twin brother, when they transferred to Bowdoin College. She may have painted a few pictures of him too; so when she sees him jogging she takes a moment to notice his - ahem - artistic lines. The flash of a gun interrupts her thinking and makes her take action to save his life, using a side of herself she didn’t know existed.
Once Courtney discovers that she part wearbear, she’s not so sure she wants that part of herself to break free.

Jared Vachon is in love with Courtney the human and Courtney the bear. But his true mate fears her animal side will ruin everything, except that’s not the real danger….

Read Jared to find out if Courtney except being a wear bear and to see what kind of danger they are in.

Of course as the series is coming to a close I think it's getting better. I love all Violet Vaughn stories. I think she is a great story teller and writter.

I received a complimentary copy in exchange for a honest review. Review was given by Melissa K.
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,643 reviews25 followers
May 13, 2016
Courtney Jennings really liked Jared Vachon since she first met him. He didn't take any notice of her so she kept her distance. When she runs into him one day, she is pushed to take action to help him. It reveals to her a whole new side of herself she had not idea existed. It scares her to realize the changes her life will take.

I have read all the books in the series as well as the author's two bear shifter series. The stories in this series are about women who have no clue that one of their parents is a bear shifter until they meet their mates. The men know immediately that they have found their mate and have to help provide the love and support to assist in the transition. In this series, the bear shifters are involved in music.

Courtney is an artist who wants to create. She is pushed into another role at her job and it gives her no joy. She is pretty shy and not very confident until her mate is in danger. Jared is a confident person and is a musician. He is strong and determined to keep Courtney safe and happy.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.
239 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2016
Courtney Jennings is an elementary school art teacher who has had a crush on Jared Vachon since laying eyes on him when he and his twin brother Jax transferred to Bowdoin College. What Courtney doesn’t know is that Jared returns her love, he is a WereBear and she is half bear herself.
While Courtney escapes her principle’s demand she seeks Jared jogging towards her, she gets a vision of him being shot. She just reacted and jumped in front of the bullet to save Jared. Surprise! Courtney becomes a heroine, and faces challenges, while her persona and compassion shows through.
You will need to read the story to find out how the rest of this story goes. I will give you a hint, Jax meets his mate. You will find great story with sexy and strong characters, fabulous dialogue, picturesque scene descriptions, suspenseful moments, action and a conclusion that leaves you wanting more. This series is a must read.

I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
Profile Image for Jessica Mitchell.
2,051 reviews20 followers
June 17, 2016
A woman who loves a man from a distance ever since she spotted him, a man who doesn't know that a woman who speaks her mind will be his soon. And a hunter will either bring them together or tear them apart.
Jared is the oldest of his brother. Always out to get his bear calm. Things must be done his way. Also he is a cello player so things must be perfect. But all the perfection won't stop a little spitfire from running into him quite literally to save his hide.
Courtney is the quiet, artistic, passive person in general. Till one day she sees her crush again. A man built like a brick house. He doesn't know she's has a crush on him for a while. But he will soon, as soon as she gets enough courage to do so. It doesn't help that she sees things of the now and future of what could be. Will she accept her and his fate or will she let it run its course?
Profile Image for Kristy.
680 reviews
May 10, 2016
I was left wondering about what would happen to 'Jared' I'm so glad the series hasn't finished yet. Jared & his brother are trying to finish college, whilst the band is touring the country, on a run through the woods Jared is knocked to the ground just missing the bullet aimed at him. Courtney has always seen things just before they happen, so when she notices a glimpse of silver then has a vision, she takes action... 'Jared: Mating Fever' is book 5 in V. Vaughn's new series "Rocked by the Bear", I highly advise you to read this series in order. Loved this journey, Jared & Courtney have an interesting time together whilst they figure everything out, I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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739 reviews16 followers
May 11, 2016
courtney always had a crush on jared but he never really noticed her around. doing the thing she loves most she surprised when all of a sudden some kind of vision overtakes her senses, a vision that shows jared running towards her, a shot being fired and jared being hit.
when she looks out of her window she see jared running up, without hesitating she runs outside shouting and running up to him to tackle him to the ground. thrust together by circumstances out of their hands jared and his bear finally acknowledge who courtney is to them. things start moving at a fast pace as courtney has to make a few tough choices about her life and future, whether she wants jared in it or not.
fast paced story that leads to another HEA.

free copy given in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Sue Zawisa.
334 reviews4 followers
June 12, 2016
Review for Jared-Rocked by the bear
Courtney Jennings is an elementary school art teacher who has had a crush on Jared Vachon since laying eyes on him. Unknown to her, Jared is a bear shifter and so is she. Courtney will find this out very soon when she has a vision of someone trying to kill Jared and she steps in to save him. When that happens she is thrown for a loop. She accepts him and his bear, seems ok with her being half bear and even tells him about her visions and being different all her life. But when another attempt is made, this time on her, she starts to fear her bear and what embracing it might entail. Jared knows the only way to keep her safe is for her to be turned completely, but does she have the strength and the courage to do this for them both??
3,069 reviews19 followers
May 5, 2016
This is the 5th book in this series. You do not have to read them in order
This on is about how Jared met his true mate Courney.
Courney was at her favourite spot she goes to when things are getting her down
she had her eyes closed because she was thinking of the her feelings for Jared when
she saw in her mind how someone wad going to kill him so with out thinking she jumps up
And pushed Jared to the ground. This is the start of the journey that they take together.
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
Do yourself a favour and grab this hole series you will fall for the characters
596 reviews2 followers
May 12, 2016
Courtney has had a secret crush on Jared since she first met him, when she sees him jogging and gets a vision of him being shot she tackles him just in time. From there things move fast, after escaping from the shooter, she learns about Jared’s secret nature and the fact that she is part of his world. Of course, she is skeptical but when Jared is in danger, she finds herself acting outside her normal nature to save him. Despite finding the love of her life loves her in return, she is not sure she can become the werebear she needs to be to protect herself and mate Jared. Great story with a kick ending cannot wait for Jax!
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1,722 reviews7 followers
May 14, 2016
Courtney Jennings is crushing on Jared Vachon bad so when she see's someone is going to shoot him she has to save him. That's when she gets more then she bargains for because her dream guy is more the just a guy. He is a werebear and Jared just found his mate! Now who is trying to kill him?
Great story lots of fun and action but doesn't tell much about the hunters. I an thinking that might be in the next part since his brother found his mate at the end of the story.
I can't wait for the next book!
If you love werebears, shifters, hot guys or a great story this us your book.
Book given for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
Profile Image for Charlene Maurice.
230 reviews5 followers
May 14, 2016
Courtney has had a crush on Jared since she was in college, and he was the last person she would expect to see jogging on her way to the park. Little did Courtney expect her visions to kick in and she would end up saving Jared's life from a hunter. When Jared confesses that he is a werebear and that he and Courtney are true mates and that she herself has the same bear in her. When Courtney and Jared's lives are out in danger, will they be able to complete the true mate process it will Courtney's fear of becoming a werebear stop them? Lots of steamy romance and twist and turns around every corner. This is an amazing read and I cannot wait for Jax's book!!!
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1,803 reviews12 followers
May 4, 2016
V. Vaughn has delivered another great book in the Rocked by the Bear series. It takes off at a run (literally) and keeps up the pace throughout the book. I couldn't put it down! I'm certainly on pin and needles for the next book and series that the author has planned, I can't wait to see what happens! This book can be read as a stand-alone, but it will have you wanting more. I can't wiat to see what happens next!

I received a copy of this manuscript from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Crystal.
1,334 reviews10 followers
May 4, 2016
Magic, love, and bears, oh my! When Courtney senses that Jared is about to be shot, she saves his life, and in turn hers will change forever. As she learns about her heritage and future, she will have to make some difficult choices. But Courtney is conflicted with her new life, will she ever be able to embrace her inner bear? Jared loves Courtney and her bear, he just wishes she would love her bear too. With danger lurking in the shadows, they need each other more than ever. I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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342 reviews3 followers
June 12, 2016
Received the book for an honest review. Another great addition to the Rocked By The Bear series. This is Jared and Courtney's story. Courtney Jennings has had a crush on Jared Vachon since they were both in college. Destiny steps in and throws them together when Courtney rushes in to save Jared when a hunter shots at him. Courtney discovers she's a werebear and Jarred's true mate. This story is action packed from beginning to end. It certainly does not disappoint. There's suspense, love, romance and werebears! Can't wait for Jax's story.
572 reviews6 followers
May 14, 2016
Ms. Vaughn is back with another winner in her awesome bear series. This one features Jared and Courtney, a school art teacher and who has a crush on Jared since they were in college. When she saves his life he knows that she is his true mate and now has to convince her that they are ment to be especially since she is scared of her animal side. This was a fast paced story and I loved how Jared was patient with Courtney as she tried to embrace her bear side. This is a standalone in a continuing storyline with a HEA.

I received a copy of this book for a honest review
Profile Image for Christine Croke.
609 reviews5 followers
May 24, 2016
A wonderful addition to the series! Love this series!. It's hot, sexy, and romantic. Courtney saves her college crush. Jared realizes she is his mate as she realizes she is more than human. Can she accept her bear? Can she accept Jared for who he is?. The understanding and romantic way Jared is with Courtney will melt your heart. I definitely regiments this read!

I was given this e-book by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. My conclusions are my own. I was not compensated in any way
Profile Image for Tammy Sowards-Sanchez.
1,816 reviews7 followers
May 8, 2016
Wow this series keeps getting better. We follow Jared and Courtney. Courtney has been in love with Jared since college but never told him. When she has a chance to save him she does and it sets into place a bunch of life changing events. Will she be able to handle it? Will she accept it? Will she be able to still be here self just more id she makes that choice? I can't wait to see what happens with Jax next.

I received an ARC version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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882 reviews6 followers
May 4, 2016
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review,

Oh I am so glad to read Jared and Courtney's story, Courtney was Olivia's roommate in college and has been in list with Jared since she first saw him, she also has her own magic, she sees things and can change the outcome of she wants, that is how she connects with Jared again. I love we get to see so much of Jax In this story as well. I can't wait for his book, and hope that there are more to come soon I adore this series!!!
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732 reviews2 followers
May 6, 2016
Jared caught Courtney's eye some time ago. She couldn't help watching him jog. But that metallic glint she saw was menacing. With no thought for her own safety, she raced and threw herself on him, tackling them both to the ground, away from the bullet! To protect Courtney and himself, Jared has to change quickly!
Courtney and Jared's story is action packed from beginning to end! Jared's twin, Jax, has the beginning of his own story here.
Book free for honest review.
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2,142 reviews13 followers
May 3, 2016
courtney has been in lust with Jared for a long time.when she sees a vision of him getting shot she stops it ut it also puts herself at risk. jared k ows she is his true mate and wants her to turn , she is scared but knows it will keep them both safer in the end. When a huntsr comes calling they both have to use their heads and make decisions before someone gets hurt.
550 reviews3 followers
May 7, 2016
Another hot sexy story about bear shifters and the humans that don't understand them. This story starts off full of action and suspense and keeps you ready to turn the page to see what happens next. I was gifted this book for an honest review and it's a must read as with this whole series
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