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Layla Moss came out to the wilderness to get away from the everyday grind. A nice vacation away from all things involving the Women's section at her department store was just what the doctor ordered. She enjoyed her job, and sometimes she got to help bumbling clueless men as they tried to buy something for the lady in their lives. But when her best friend set her up on a blind date with someone else out here in the cabins, Layla was the one who felt clueless.

Ben Best has been called many things in his life. Very few of them were pleasant, but as a park ranger he knew what to expect. When you break up a party getting out of hand or bust someone for littering, they're going to throw some barbs at you. But he never expected to be called "Pantyhose Guy." Still, the pretty little lady had sass for days and there was something about that he found incredibly interesting...

But a dark cloud of danger was looming closer. Did their fragile young love have any chance?

This 11,000+ word novella has hot Bear Shifter Bachelor action, a Happily Ever After, no cheating and no cliffhangers! I've attached some free stories afterward as my thanks to you.

42 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2016

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Becca is an art school student in the greater Chicagoland area. She loves the lake, her lab Lou, and writing saucy smut! She is confident that she's the horniest person she knows, and hopes that comes across in her writing. Sit for a spell and join the fun. She won't tell. ;)

Becca is an art school student in the greater Chicagoland area. She loves the lake, her lab Lou, and writing saucy smut! She is confident that she's the horniest person she knows, and hopes that comes across in her writing. Sit for a spell and join the fun. She won't tell.

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Profile Image for Goddess of Chaos.
2,858 reviews12 followers
May 1, 2018
A strong couple, with a great first meeting

I really enjoyed this quick read. A stand alone story, tied to Dietrich in that the characters are related, and live at the same place, the stories are independent of one another.

I really liked how Ben and Layla first met, and the strength that drives her to help others, even when she questions if there is anything she can do to help.
Profile Image for Elaine.
4,507 reviews91 followers
October 30, 2022
A short story about a family of men that 'change' into bears. Like this series so far, but wish it was longer. 3☆
Profile Image for Pam Nelson.
3,823 reviews124 followers
August 9, 2016
3.5 Ben Stars

I loved how Ben met Layla buying his granny pantie hoes to funny.

Again we know Ben is a bear shifter, and his family runs the nature park. But what I am not all too sure about it the Dating Agency, its only ever mentioned in passing.

Layla is unlike others where she wants to jump in and help she isn’t afraid when maybe she should be, but if she was the scared kind she never would have helped Dietrich or the children. So I am kind of on the fence about that.

It’s a great little short story and narrated very well. On to book 3 :D

*All my Reviews are 100% honest and my own.*
*This Audiobook was given for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.*
861 reviews
September 21, 2018
Great Story! A little romance with a hunky park ranger in a woodland setting, who could want more? A lot of action with a rival group. Another wonderful book by Becca Fanning.
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1,878 reviews6 followers
May 29, 2016
A little suspense with a lot of loving! Another fun short read from Ms Fanning. I really enjoyed Layla and Ben's story. What a cute young couple. Had good storyline with some suspense added in.
Profile Image for Christi Fowler.
1,638 reviews17 followers
May 31, 2021
Title: Ben
Author: Becca Fanning
Format: Audio
Narrator: Meghan Kelly
Genre: Romance, Paranormal, Shifter (Bear), suspence
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Book 2 of Bear Dating Agency
POV: Layla
Steam Level: Slow burn to warm
3/5

Ben is the second book in the Bear Dating Agency series. However, the series name is a little deceiving because while a date is set up there is no actual set up for the date. I know from reading Dietrich that Ben has a profile set up at the dating agency but who know about Layla (her friend - not with the agency = set up the date for her). And, while I liked the story I also wanted more backstory. What's the history between Ben and the mystery man? Overall it was fun, but definitely a quick listen/read, coming in at just over an hour. There was not much steam, but the set up of the couple getting to know each other was fun but the reader/listener doesn't get to see munch of it. Overall it was a fun escape that I had on in the background while working. However, listening to the first two books in a row made it apparent just how formulaic these books are.

I received this audiobook for free. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Profile Image for Victoria Rebecca Hawkes.
459 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2023
Layla Moss came out to the wilderness to get away from the everyday grind. A nice vacation away from all things involving the Women's section at her department store was just what the doctor ordered. She enjoyed her job, and sometimes she got to help bumbling clueless men as they tried to buy something for the lady in their lives.

Ben Best has been called many things in his life. Very few of them were pleasant, but as a park ranger he knew what to expect. When you break up a party getting out of hand or bust someone for littering, they're going to throw some barbs at you.

Wow what a book this was to read I loved it . The characters and the story line was fabulous and it was really sucked me in from the very beginning. Becca Fanning is a fabulous author and her bear shifter books are amazing and this is just another part of her fabulous work.
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1,306 reviews30 followers
January 6, 2021
Audiobook review:
I love listening to Meghan Kelly’s narrations, her voice just pulls you in and you never want to hit stop. The way she gives both the make and female characters their individual voices makes the listen that much better. I was pleasantly surprised with Ben and Layla’s story, I had listened to Dietrich (book 1) in this standalone series first and wasn’t too thrilled with the base. In book 2 we’re provided what I’d like to say is a more meaty storyline. I feel these characters are becoming more developed and their personalities are stronger. Our “Pantyhose Guy” is just the sweetest and witnessing what he will do to protect those around him shows the kind of man he truly is. I will undoubtedly be jumping straight into book 3 to find out more about these bear shifting group.
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1,853 reviews32 followers
May 8, 2022
Short shifter story about a werebear and her being on holiday with a friend who gives her a night out thanks to the bear dating agency.

But it isn't a nice first date, since an enemy shows up. Who also spoils her holiday. Of course she stands by her man.

But of action and the relationship between them is fast forwarded.

Lots of extra stories in this book to read.
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1,857 reviews8 followers
April 4, 2018
Ben bear dating agency

Loved the storyline and the characters so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone as i can't wait to read more in this series
Profile Image for Jennifer Alvarez.
1,072 reviews42 followers
April 12, 2019
Ben and Layla

Very short story and tons of book stuffing. Dives right into the melee but a treat for the eyes nonetheless.
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5,036 reviews41 followers
April 6, 2022
This is a great book to escape the world from. With happy characters and insta love what’s not to like? A brilliant performance from Meghan.
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2,038 reviews6 followers
February 4, 2017
This is the story of Dietrich's young brother Ben and how a blind date will change his life for good and bad. Layla carries a heavy feeling of guilt on her shoulders even though she has no reason to. Her BFF arranges a blind date through Karina's dating agency for her while on vacation at Fairbanks Park. Little can she suspect that one blind date could change her life so completely. Ben shows up for his blind date and finds a very old nemesis is sitting at his table. He also finds a very surprised Layla and suddenly feels a very powerful need to protect her from Si the were cat, but soon discovers that it may be Si that needs protecting from Layla.

This has been such a fun trip to Fairhaven and the love life of these hunky Park Rangers. Love, action and suspense all rolled up in one bundle, how cool is that? Oh don't forget the drooling passion.
Profile Image for Coral Mitchell.
3,189 reviews
May 24, 2016
Layla Moss came out to the wilderness to get away from the everyday grind. A nice vacation away from all things involving the women's section at her department store was just what the doctor ordered. Her best friend sets her up on a blind date with someone else out here in the cabins. Ben Best has been called many things in his life. Very few of them were pleasant, but as a park ranger he knew what to expect. But he never expected to be called "Pantyhose Guy." Still, the pretty little lady had sass for days and there was something about that he found incredibly interesting.

Another cute read with the Best Brothers and their journeys to find mates. Some werecats battle with the bears over territory and supremacy. Layla has some fears/ issues with gangs and violence she must work through with the Best brothers' assistance.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Julia Handley.
413 reviews8 followers
May 24, 2016
I was given a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

The first place Ben and Layla meet is definitely different but fun to read. Then all of a sudden Layla turns her back and Ben is gone. Not to worry though cause while Layla on vacation with her best bud Brent she meets him again. Trying to have a date, war with were cats, brother hurt, saving kids and a nana trying to get her boys hitched. These two have a hell of a time getting to know each other inbetween  all this.  Ben is cute and shy it seems but still a Bear. Layla knows that he is and is instantly attracted to him. They didn't think they would see each other again, but fate or maybe a dating agency had other ideas.
1,250 reviews23 followers
May 24, 2016
Layla was working in a department store when she first meets Ben, although she didn't know his name at the time. Now on vacation in Fairhaven her friend signs her up for a blind date, with none other than the guy she helped at the store Ben. The date however doesn't go as planned when an unplanned guest is the first one at the table. Ben and his clan of bear shifters get attacked by the unwanted guest who is a cat shifter and his clan. Ben and Layla find love through all of this drama. I enjoyed this book by Becca Fanning. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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1,722 reviews7 followers
May 26, 2016
Lala moss meet Ben over pantyhose at her shop but he was gone before they could talk. Then a month later she goes on a vacation with a friend "Brent" to fairhaven. Brent sets her up with a date with karina's dating agency.
The guy just happens to be Ben a bear shifter but their first date ges sideline when trouble shows up. Great action and yea there is a bad guy! Alway make a book better
I am looking forward to seeing the what the next book has in it,
Book given for an honest review and I honestly loved it
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,643 reviews25 followers
May 30, 2016
This is another sweet romance and a great edition to the series. In this series, a family of bear shifters is finding their mates one by one.

Ben and Layla meet at her job under fun circumstances and later end up on a blind date together while she is on vacation. There is some trouble with some other shifters and it definitely makes for an interesting first date.

I enjoyed the short romance. Ben is a sweet and protective guy. Layla is a fighter who has no had it easy. They bring out the best in each other.
Profile Image for Nancy Miller.
51 reviews1 follower
June 1, 2016
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Layla first meets Ben when he comes into her shop. He leaves before she can act on the attraction she feels for him. She meets him again when she goes on vacation to Fairhaven Park, where he is a ranger.
When violence erupts in the park, it brings back memories of Layla's father dying due to gang violence. She must fight past her fears to aid Ben in his fight against a gang of werecats.
Becca Fanning once again brings us a fast paced, quick read with a hot bear shifter in the middle of it all.
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4,861 reviews100 followers
May 26, 2016
Ben, the sweet brother..He is so cute.. I totally love him!
A chance encounter with Ben left Layla thinking about the good looking shifter..and an holiday with the best friend is what she needed to see him again.
Danger is waiting for them tho and it brings back horrible memories for Layla.
Would she face them with Ben or cower away?
I loved the action and certainlyrics enjoyed Ben.

I received a free ARC copy in exchange for a honest review
Profile Image for Tina Todd shobe.
556 reviews2 followers
June 2, 2016
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Layla works in a store and helps Ben out when he comes in and is looking at pantyhose but he leaves suddenly when another person comes in.

She goes on a vacation with her friend, Brent and he sets up on a blind date through a dating agency. Her date ends up being Ben.

Before they can have their date trouble breaks out.

Great read, loved the action and glad that Layla and Ben finally get their date.
983 reviews2 followers
August 14, 2016
I was given this book free for an honest review. I read this 2nd book first and was hooked. The story of Ben and Layla was short and complete. Nice to see an innocent finding love in a department store. You don't really need to read the other previous books. This audiobook was short and very sweet. I have enjoyed all the books I have read by Becca Fanning and will continue until they are all gone.
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19.2k reviews8 followers
September 3, 2016
Second book in the Bear Dating Agency series Layla Moss has come to the Wilderness to get away from everything happening in the Women’s Section of the department store she loves her job but needs a break, Brent her best friend is with her. While there in Fairhaven she meets Ben Best a bear shifter she helped select some pantyhose with she has nicknamed him Pantyhose Guy. With evil cat shifter’s causing trouble will they get a happy ending? What happens?
Profile Image for Laura Furuta.
2,047 reviews28 followers
September 24, 2016
Can't get enough of those bear shifters. This is Layla and Ben's story. This book has action, danger and romance. This is the second book in the Bear Shifter Dating Agency and I highly recommend this series. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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4,202 reviews34 followers
May 24, 2016
Fast romantic read.

She knows about shifters so it is no surprise when she meets Ben and knows he is one. But what surprises her is that she can't forget him. Now months later she meets him again. But trouble is out to hurt him and his clan. And now he will have to protect her, even though their first date had to postponed.

Received ARC from author for an honest review.
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4,124 reviews26 followers
May 31, 2016
If you're looking for a sweet paranormal romance with a mix of suspense, action, bad guys, danger, romance, love, which all leads to a HEA, then this is the book for you.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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1,816 reviews7 followers
June 6, 2016
We meet Ben and Lena. Lena works in the clothing store where she meets Ben. Ben is trying to buy something for his grandmother. When he has to leave suddenly. She meets him again when she goes on vacation. VCan they finally have a date? Will trouble follow her? What will happen next?
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