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Clan Bear #1
A Mate for the Bear
THIS EARLY EMMA ALISYN NOVELLA IS FREE TO NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS. IT'S AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE! Fated mates. Hidden enemy. Her heart, and his loyalty, will be put to the test. Annina must claim the leadership of Clan Fire Eagle. But the Council sends their enforcer, Kavanaugh, to clean up the clan’s mess—by force if needed. To escape his control, her people invoke an ancient tradition, mating Annina to the enforcer for a year and a day. Only he decides he wants the clan and the woman—forever. Especially when he discovers the unexpected pregnancy she is trying to keep secret. A Mate for the Bear is a steamy paranormal shifter romance novella for readers who like their possessive males hard on the outside with a gooey center. If you enjoy standalone stories featuring feisty bbw, surprise pregnancy and happily ever afters, A Mate for the Bear is for you.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2015
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Emma Alisyn
140 books379 followersEmma is a Black/white Muslim American mom of five, ages 6-22, in her mid-forties just trying to live her best life…which usually includes coffee, wine, and an unfortunate habit of one-clicking any pretty special edition that winds up in her feed. (If you DM it, she will come.)
She likes K-pop (#army, #moa) cultivation dramas (Till the End of the Moon,) precioussss silence, and collects more makeup than she uses.
She bends knee to Michelle Sagara West, Anne Bishop, N.K. Jemisin, Grace Draven, J.D. Robb, and Nalini Singh—a nod to Sanderson, Goodkind, Eddings, McCaffrey, and McKinley.
If you are looking for romantic epic fantasy set in complex, diverse, sex positive worlds with morally gray societies, powerful anti-heroes with THAD energy, multi-racial heroines at least 35—if not 350—coming into power, and a central theme of family, both dysfunctional and supportive, then you will binge her stories..
She likes K-pop (#army, #moa) cultivation dramas (Till the End of the Moon,) precioussss silence, and collects more makeup than she uses.
She bends knee to Michelle Sagara West, Anne Bishop, N.K. Jemisin, Grace Draven, J.D. Robb, and Nalini Singh—a nod to Sanderson, Goodkind, Eddings, McCaffrey, and McKinley.
If you are looking for romantic epic fantasy set in complex, diverse, sex positive worlds with morally gray societies, powerful anti-heroes with THAD energy, multi-racial heroines at least 35—if not 350—coming into power, and a central theme of family, both dysfunctional and supportive, then you will binge her stories..
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January 20, 2017
I liked it. It was an intersting plot and I liked Annina. She did want her own way and was arrogant at the same time, but her reactions to me were real life. You defend your family and at times you still defend even if they are wrong. Kav was hot and all alpha, but to me he was fair, but when he wanted something he sure did take it! I liked the other characters in the book Zeke and Hal. I really wanted more from them. They seemed really intriguing.
The stuff I didn't like... it was going good, but then it ended. BLAM done end of story, but then there were all these unanswered questions: 1. What happened with the "herb" that they were growing? 2. How did they punish the persons who set the bomb? 3. Why did they set the bomb? 3. What happened between Zeke and Hal? 4. What happened bewteen the clans? 5. Did Annina's clan survive? 6. What was Kav's backgroung and why was he being so old such a secret? 7. How did Kav and Annina work things out bewteen them? It just fastworded to the end. ARGHHHHHH!!!!!! I am frustrated with it!!!
The stuff I didn't like... it was going good, but then it ended. BLAM done end of story, but then there were all these unanswered questions: 1. What happened with the "herb" that they were growing? 2. How did they punish the persons who set the bomb? 3. Why did they set the bomb? 3. What happened between Zeke and Hal? 4. What happened bewteen the clans? 5. Did Annina's clan survive? 6. What was Kav's backgroung and why was he being so old such a secret? 7. How did Kav and Annina work things out bewteen them? It just fastworded to the end. ARGHHHHHH!!!!!! I am frustrated with it!!!
October 1, 2020
This was not at all what I was expecting from this story. It’s a twisty little political drama with lots of family complications. I started out really liking Annina, but then she stops using her brain and reacts solely on emotion. She kind of wasn’t my favorite character at that point. Kavanaugh could pretty much do no wrong in my eyes. He’s all protective alpha, yet it’s balanced with wisdom and fairness. I also really liked the supporting cast and would have loved to know more about Zeke and Hal. In fact, that’s sort of my only complaint with this book: I wanted to know more. There are several fascinating tidbits that get dropped into conversation but we don’t get to see where they lead.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout as part of the box set.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout as part of the box set.
August 1, 2017
Kavanaugh is the Bear, more or less the king of the bear shifter clans. He solves problems and keeps the peace between sometimes troublesome clans.
Annina is one of the female bears to be offered to the Bear for a year and a day. The female that is chosen will be granted a boon of her choice.
There is a major problem between Annina's clan and their neighbors. Can she persuade Kavanaugh to side with her family?.
A complicated story with good strong characters.
Annina is one of the female bears to be offered to the Bear for a year and a day. The female that is chosen will be granted a boon of her choice.
There is a major problem between Annina's clan and their neighbors. Can she persuade Kavanaugh to side with her family?.
A complicated story with good strong characters.
February 27, 2021
A Mate for the Bear: BBW Bear Shifter Romance
The love story of Annine and Kavanaugh. Annine is the granddaughter of the Fire Eagle leader. She is being office up as mate to "The Bear" for one year and a day. At the end will Kavanaugh keep her? The fishing rights are own by the Fire Eagle clan for generation , now they could lost them? Can Annine save them by taking Kavanaugh as her mate? Great story.
The love story of Annine and Kavanaugh. Annine is the granddaughter of the Fire Eagle leader. She is being office up as mate to "The Bear" for one year and a day. At the end will Kavanaugh keep her? The fishing rights are own by the Fire Eagle clan for generation , now they could lost them? Can Annine save them by taking Kavanaugh as her mate? Great story.
September 14, 2017
I hadn’t read anything from this author before but I enjoyed this book. Annina & Kavanaugh’s relationship had its ups and downs but despite external influence, they completed their mating bond. The journey they travelled was fraught with danger, suspicion and betrayal but as in all good romances, it had a happy ending. I would recommend reading this book to all lovers of shifter romance.
February 16, 2017
A mate by accident...
A shifter story with some substance, though the ending was a bit abrupt and left some lingering questions. I'm interested in Zeke's quest for a mate. A new book, maybe?
A shifter story with some substance, though the ending was a bit abrupt and left some lingering questions. I'm interested in Zeke's quest for a mate. A new book, maybe?
October 10, 2017
Great short read. I laughed for a lot of interactions with Annina and Kavanugh. Kavanugh is sent to oversee the clans and Annina is picked to be his concubine for a year and a day. Will it work? Can they get along? Can Annina run her clan? I received and arc for my honest review.
August 17, 2018
In my opinion, this wasn't the typical shifter book and it definitely doesn't come close to the books description.
Kavanaugh came across as very cold, and he and Annina didn't seem to be fated mates, where once they touch or see each other they just know that they are meant to spend forever together.
He claims Annina without asking her and basically their whole relationship was him doing what he wanted, he didn't talk to her, he just did.
This book just fell flat for me.
Kavanaugh came across as very cold, and he and Annina didn't seem to be fated mates, where once they touch or see each other they just know that they are meant to spend forever together.
He claims Annina without asking her and basically their whole relationship was him doing what he wanted, he didn't talk to her, he just did.
This book just fell flat for me.
April 14, 2022
Once again I have found a good book in this story. I found it hard to put it down until the end.
January 8, 2017
4.5 stars This is an excellent contemporary paranormal romance. Clans are clashing therefore 'The Bear', Kavanaugh has been sent to oversee the issues. Annina has been chosen to represent her clan as the heir to her grandfather. Kav has to make decisions to benefit all even as Annina asks him to consider her request. The author keeps the readers focus as intrigue, suspense, traditions and romance occurs. I look forward to reading future books by this author.
April 23, 2016
As always, there is something about Emma Alisyn’s writing that pulls you in. Sometimes, I think that it is how relatable her characters are. Other times, I think that it’s the stories themselves. Most, if not all of the stories that I’ve read from her are interracial and one of the best things that stand out in her stories is that neither side is too “over the top or stereotypical.” The women strut their stuff and hold their own, while the men can be strong, supportive, and even bend at times in their equally stubborn ways.
This story is one of those stories. Annina is a woman who feels the weight of her clan on her shoulders. Her aging, ill grandfather is in charge of the clan and the family she is his second. She and the rest of her family are aware that she’ll need to take over soon because of his illness. There is another family that they have a rather adversarial relationship with who wants her clan’s fishing rights. She feels that she has to do this because of her grandfather’s mismanagement and the Blades determination to encroach on her family’s fishing charter. To gain the favor that she needs to keep her family and other less fortunate clans on the same side and the power that her Fire Eagle Clan has she offers herself up the The Bear—Kavanaugh for the year and a day bonding. Eventually, they become full on mates. During this time, she learns that sometimes she needs to see things as they are and not as she wishes them to be amongst her loved ones. He helps her see this and to learn more about being in charge. I enjoyed her interactions with her cousin, who while quiet and even-tempered has a backbone of steel particularly in times of crisis—and there is a crisis in the story. I felt bad for her but you enjoy seeing her grow in some ways on her journey to protect and become the Elder of her clan. On a side note, I’m also curious to know more about what Zeke is and if he and her cousin will stay together?
This story is one of those stories. Annina is a woman who feels the weight of her clan on her shoulders. Her aging, ill grandfather is in charge of the clan and the family she is his second. She and the rest of her family are aware that she’ll need to take over soon because of his illness. There is another family that they have a rather adversarial relationship with who wants her clan’s fishing rights. She feels that she has to do this because of her grandfather’s mismanagement and the Blades determination to encroach on her family’s fishing charter. To gain the favor that she needs to keep her family and other less fortunate clans on the same side and the power that her Fire Eagle Clan has she offers herself up the The Bear—Kavanaugh for the year and a day bonding. Eventually, they become full on mates. During this time, she learns that sometimes she needs to see things as they are and not as she wishes them to be amongst her loved ones. He helps her see this and to learn more about being in charge. I enjoyed her interactions with her cousin, who while quiet and even-tempered has a backbone of steel particularly in times of crisis—and there is a crisis in the story. I felt bad for her but you enjoy seeing her grow in some ways on her journey to protect and become the Elder of her clan. On a side note, I’m also curious to know more about what Zeke is and if he and her cousin will stay together?
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May 21, 2016Fire Bear
Annina wanted to save her clans fishing rights. She knew her grandfather was getting to old to remain clan chief and she was his second. If she could get the attention of the new Overlord, she knew she could sway him to help.
Kavannah knew he needed to pick a consort. He wanted someone smart, sassy and some meat on their bones. When he saw Annina he knew she was the one to be his partner for the year.
The problem with Annina's family turned out to be bigger than what she knew. Add on two attempts on her life, betrayal and falling in love.
I really loved this book. Annina's attitude toward Kavannah was trying at times though. I hope their are more books. One featuring her cousin would be awesome.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Annina wanted to save her clans fishing rights. She knew her grandfather was getting to old to remain clan chief and she was his second. If she could get the attention of the new Overlord, she knew she could sway him to help.
Kavannah knew he needed to pick a consort. He wanted someone smart, sassy and some meat on their bones. When he saw Annina he knew she was the one to be his partner for the year.
The problem with Annina's family turned out to be bigger than what she knew. Add on two attempts on her life, betrayal and falling in love.
I really loved this book. Annina's attitude toward Kavannah was trying at times though. I hope their are more books. One featuring her cousin would be awesome.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 16, 2016
I liked the story but did not like the heroine.
Annina came across as a spoilt, stubborn, immature young woman. She would cut off her nose to spite her face type. Her behaviour when she did not get what she wanted was juvenile. As she is the heir to her clan this seemed a bit wrong. I also felt like she sold herself for power.
I also did not understand the time frame for this book. I kept thinking I was in Native American times but it had modern items in it.
Liked Kavannaugh and loved that he was always one step ahead but he was very lenient with Annina even when she disrespected him.
The story itself was good and enjoyable except for some incorrect grammatical errors, he instead of she etc.
Annina came across as a spoilt, stubborn, immature young woman. She would cut off her nose to spite her face type. Her behaviour when she did not get what she wanted was juvenile. As she is the heir to her clan this seemed a bit wrong. I also felt like she sold herself for power.
I also did not understand the time frame for this book. I kept thinking I was in Native American times but it had modern items in it.
Liked Kavannaugh and loved that he was always one step ahead but he was very lenient with Annina even when she disrespected him.
The story itself was good and enjoyable except for some incorrect grammatical errors, he instead of she etc.
January 2, 2017
The Council has sent The Bear to intervene in the Territory politics due to the ongoing feuding. There is an ancient tradition in which the Clans offer him a choice of mate for one year and a day. Said mate will have a lot of influence over some thing, and Annina is going to make sure she is the chosen one.
Kavanaugh and Annina are a great couple. She is young and stubborn as well as headstrong. He is older, wiser and maybe just calm enough to handle her outbursts.
At first, I was starting to get annoyed with Annina and her behavior, but she grows on you as she grows up and into her role as Clan Elder. I would love to know more about Zeke and Hal, maybe they will get their own book one day.
Kavanaugh and Annina are a great couple. She is young and stubborn as well as headstrong. He is older, wiser and maybe just calm enough to handle her outbursts.
At first, I was starting to get annoyed with Annina and her behavior, but she grows on you as she grows up and into her role as Clan Elder. I would love to know more about Zeke and Hal, maybe they will get their own book one day.
April 24, 2016
The Fire Eagle Clan holds controlling rights to the most profitable fishing resource in the Territory and other clans want it, because of the fighting the Council has sent an Alpha Bear to be a mate to a single lady for a year and a day. The lucky lady will hold influence over the resource at the end of the time. Annina must win to keep her clan in power, Kavanaugh is the Alpha chosen to be the male who is to mate the woman.Can to head-strong Bears find a balance for that time? What is the hidden danger to Annina and her clan? Will there be a happy ending? I was gifted a copy for an honest review barwatts@telus.net
June 3, 2016
A Mate for the bear by Emma Alisyn
This was an ok read. I liked the relationship that formed. It took a while for them to get to the point that I was happy with.
The heroine was hard to like at time just because she pretty much slept with him for power. I know it was part of the plot, but it really got on my nerves.
I got confused a lot by the use of other names in context to people. I like the old time feeling this book had but it wasn't too overdone.
Overall it was a cute steamy read. I give it three stars because I feel the author could have a better job at executing certain parts.
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This was an ok read. I liked the relationship that formed. It took a while for them to get to the point that I was happy with.
The heroine was hard to like at time just because she pretty much slept with him for power. I know it was part of the plot, but it really got on my nerves.
I got confused a lot by the use of other names in context to people. I like the old time feeling this book had but it wasn't too overdone.
Overall it was a cute steamy read. I give it three stars because I feel the author could have a better job at executing certain parts.
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August 24, 2016This was a nice, quick read. The concept of the bears, clans, and councils were pretty interesting It wasn't drawn intricately, but there was enough of it to get me interested and for me to enjoy reading the book and peek my interest in any books/stories to follow.
The thing about the age between the MCs was kind of weird. Mainly because it was and wasn't fully explained. You just know that he is much older than she is. I would think that would add another facet to the relationship they were having between each other or something.
Also, I'm really interested in seeing wtf his cousin shifts into.
The thing about the age between the MCs was kind of weird. Mainly because it was and wasn't fully explained. You just know that he is much older than she is. I would think that would add another facet to the relationship they were having between each other or something.
Also, I'm really interested in seeing wtf his cousin shifts into.
November 17, 2016
Overall this storyline was a quick read and I am looking forward to more from the author. I did feel like the heroine, Annina overreacted to some situations but I felt Kavanaugh, her mate was wise and handled her beautifully. I think some of the drama around Annina was because she was a "young" clan elder and she had a lot to learn about everything. I think this story is a classic, "Can't see the forest for the trees" situation and sometimes you just need someone else to see the situation clearly.
January 12, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed and Advanced copy of this book. I have to say I was a little confused at first when I began to read it. However; once you start reading more of it, it gets really really good and a lot of the lost points at the start come to fruition. Annina is an Eagle Fire shifter that is trying to save her family business that has kept the clans thriving for years, but she comes to find Bear, who is the governing shifter of the clans, and is looking for a mate. Man has this feisty shifter found her mate in him or her worst enemy. Must read
May 3, 2016
The bears clan's in the area have been fighting so regional council sent someone to over see them, and an archaic year and a day abligation is being offered to the new leader to pick one of their daughter to be a concubine for a year and day.
Annika gas been picked. She is from the fire eagle clan. The story has great action , lots of mystery and spice. Twists and turns are great.
Great add to shifter library
Annika gas been picked. She is from the fire eagle clan. The story has great action , lots of mystery and spice. Twists and turns are great.
Great add to shifter library
May 14, 2016
Kavanaugh, the King bear of the territory, came to take a woman for a year and a day from the offerings the clans gave. Kavanaugh chose Annina, an alpha female who was a wonderful challenge for him and not a "yes alpha" type of woman. Kavanaugh and Annina had to deal with assassination attempts, arson, skimming money from clan books, and a budding courtship with love attached. I. received this book for free for an honest review.
June 11, 2016
3.5 stars
This was a good story, I did enjoy the overall plot but something wasn't quite working for me, there were too many different names ! Kavanaugh had the title of bear, But they are all bears ? So that isn't really a title to denote his position And it took me a while to realise Blade and Terrance were the same person as he was referred to by both names at varying stages of the book. Also the heroine was very immature considering her position as heir.
Overall it was an enjoyable read.
This was a good story, I did enjoy the overall plot but something wasn't quite working for me, there were too many different names ! Kavanaugh had the title of bear, But they are all bears ? So that isn't really a title to denote his position And it took me a while to realise Blade and Terrance were the same person as he was referred to by both names at varying stages of the book. Also the heroine was very immature considering her position as heir.
Overall it was an enjoyable read.
September 23, 2016
Clash of the Titans
Loved this book. Annina and Kavanaugh were great characters as they both were stubborn and strong.
He was the more seasoned in bear politics and life.
She would do anything for family but was naïve thinking none would betray her.
Received this book in exchange for an honest review for the author.
Loved this book. Annina and Kavanaugh were great characters as they both were stubborn and strong.
He was the more seasoned in bear politics and life.
She would do anything for family but was naïve thinking none would betray her.
Received this book in exchange for an honest review for the author.
October 9, 2016
Great Story
I choose this rating because the story pulled me in from the beginning. I lost my self in their life. Ninna and the Bear had some real issues to deal with and overcome. Zeke was falling for her cousin and dealing with the danger they are in. Ninna is attacked twice in this story will they figure out who is behind that? What will happen next?
I choose this rating because the story pulled me in from the beginning. I lost my self in their life. Ninna and the Bear had some real issues to deal with and overcome. Zeke was falling for her cousin and dealing with the danger they are in. Ninna is attacked twice in this story will they figure out who is behind that? What will happen next?
May 21, 2016
Big Bear little bear
Very entertaining, love reading books on bear shifters. Surprised her grandfather turn on her and tried to kill her but he lost his mind . loves how author uses curvy women in her stories.
Very entertaining, love reading books on bear shifters. Surprised her grandfather turn on her and tried to kill her but he lost his mind . loves how author uses curvy women in her stories.
August 17, 2016
A Mate for the Bear
I thought this was an interesting twist on bear shifter romance with more focus on the politics of how they live than on some happy accidental meeting like most stories. I think the ending leaves a lot of room for sequel or spinoff stories.
I thought this was an interesting twist on bear shifter romance with more focus on the politics of how they live than on some happy accidental meeting like most stories. I think the ending leaves a lot of room for sequel or spinoff stories.
September 11, 2016
Quick and steamy, with nicely developed characters and enough twist to keep it interesting. A heroine with sass and class, and a nicely heroic hero (although she is rather good at saving herself).
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
December 19, 2016
Was a good storyline and the intricate details of the characters was refreshing. I didn't like the heroine, she seemed spoilt and entitled. She wanted to chuck a tantrum whenever thing didn't go her way, even if it was for the right reasons.
Overall a great book that I would recommend
Overall a great book that I would recommend
January 25, 2017
Cute
This was a cute story. There was mystery, family, traditions ,and love. These bear shifter are trying to preserve their economics for the tribe.
This was a cute story. There was mystery, family, traditions ,and love. These bear shifter are trying to preserve their economics for the tribe.
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