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Bear Chasing
Neil has a crush on the big guy across the road. But someone so masculine wouldn't be gay, would they? And even if they were, they wouldn't be interested in someone like Neil. The guy across the road could only be described as a bear, and Neil? Well, he's skinny, awkward and shy.
But what on earth was this "Woof!" business?
Note: This story appeared in the 2014 anthology, A Taste of Honey, published by Dreamspinner Press. This is a republished edition.
But what on earth was this "Woof!" business?
Note: This story appeared in the 2014 anthology, A Taste of Honey, published by Dreamspinner Press. This is a republished edition.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2014
About the author
Renae Kaye
29 books883 followersRenae Kaye is a lover and hoarder of books who thinks libraries are devilish places because they make you give the books back. She consumed her first adult romance book at the tender age of thirteen and hasn’t stopped since. After years – and thousands of stories! – of not having book characters do what she wants, she decided she would write her own novel and found the characters still didn’t do what she wanted. She believes that the world is too complicated for her, so she loses herself in stories. The only thing that keeps her going are her children who are the delight of her life.
Renae lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is a survivor of being the youngest in a large family and believes that laughter (and a good book) can cure anything. Which is why it's a pity laughter is sometimes scarce on the ground.
You can contact her at renaekaye@iinet.net.au.
Renae lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is a survivor of being the youngest in a large family and believes that laughter (and a good book) can cure anything. Which is why it's a pity laughter is sometimes scarce on the ground.
You can contact her at renaekaye@iinet.net.au.
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September 25, 2017
This is a short story in the anthology, "A Taste of Honey", which I have read and reviewed.
This story was worth the re-read, because it's cute and educational, and very sexy.
This tale has Neil, who helps his sister by babysitting, and is attracted to the "bears" that moved in across the street. It's sexy, informative and fun.
A first class short tale of a big bear
and a smaller, sweet man !
ENJOY !
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This story was worth the re-read, because it's cute and educational, and very sexy.
This tale has Neil, who helps his sister by babysitting, and is attracted to the "bears" that moved in across the street. It's sexy, informative and fun.
A first class short tale of a big bear
and a smaller, sweet man !
ENJOY !
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September 20, 2017
I loved this but wish it had been longer and more fleshed out. This author is definitely becoming a favorite of mine.
September 6, 2017
This was actually quite fulfilling for a short book. I enjoyed both mc's. I would really like more of them though.
September 10, 2017
Despite some fun details and likable characters, the stereotyping and insta love was a bit much for me. here.
September 10, 2017
Barely 3 stars
This is a short story so everything happened too fast for my taste. We have a bear and Neil, a geeky twink that realizes he is a bear chaser.
Match made in heaven, end of the story.
This is a short story so everything happened too fast for my taste. We have a bear and Neil, a geeky twink that realizes he is a bear chaser.
Match made in heaven, end of the story.
September 6, 2017
3.5* cute little novella insta love. One thing that bugged me was Woof brother!
September 12, 2017
Very cute and easy read. Complete and utter insta-love, but sometimes that's nice too especially when done nicely by this author.
November 8, 2017
Aww..this is so cute. Short and entertaining. Insta-love was there, and I'm okay with all of those hours counting and how much Brett and Neil wanted each other.
Just knew there are bear chaser and chubby chaser... I need to find some chubby chaser to chase me. Now. LOL.
September 4, 2017
Very cute story...
Wasn't so sure about the Woof business, seems like everyone says it a lot and it's just wierd to me... However, I'm a hetero female with a kink for hot guys, so, not really my scene... It seems like a good way to find out if someone likes you though lol
So, just a short little story about neighbors who find their way together... thrown in with some cute kids and a lot of label explaining!
Wasn't so sure about the Woof business, seems like everyone says it a lot and it's just wierd to me... However, I'm a hetero female with a kink for hot guys, so, not really my scene... It seems like a good way to find out if someone likes you though lol
So, just a short little story about neighbors who find their way together... thrown in with some cute kids and a lot of label explaining!
November 21, 2017
I’m pretty sure I’ve read this before. The author could have called this An Education on Bears. 🐻 Either way, it’s short and sweet and moves pretty fast. Too fast to be really believable. I forgot how Renae Kaye writes real sex.
September 16, 2017
That was a cute novella- the geeky guy & the bear ❤️ sweet and sappy !
September 18, 2017
educational
I learned a lot from a short book. If I was a gay man I would be a bear chaser.
I learned a lot from a short book. If I was a gay man I would be a bear chaser.
October 11, 2017
Short, sweet, and fun. Maybe a touch insta-lovey, but I can overlook that for the overall enjoyment factor.
March 6, 2018
Short, really short but funny really funny. I like that. Really enjoy the woof thing.
September 17, 2017
After I was able to tear my eyes away from that gorgeous cover, I was treated to 39 pages of a light, humorous, feel good read that helped get me one book closer to finishing my 2017 Reading Challenge (Why did I chose to start off with 100 books? 😩)
Neil, our geeky protagonist, lives with his twin sister and helps her raise his nieces and nephew while programming and obsessing over his bear of a neighbor, Brett.
Brett is a big, bearded man with an interest in dragsters/race cars and is described as a 270 pound bear who is all muscle, tall with wide shoulders, hairy and extremely forward with a filthy mouth. With descriptions like "fat finger, chunky arses, rounded pecs, biceps and guts", it was a delight to read a book with men who are not conventionally attractive and are AUSTRALIAN, including Neil, a skinny boy with glasses.
The attraction between Brett and Neil was instant and Neil's geeky exclamations during sex was cute AF.
Critical mass was approaching rapidly.
My only "issue" was that it wasn't kept as a fun, sexy read. By 77%, there were proclamations of wanting something serious after three meetings and making serious plans down the line. Also, Neil is obssessed with the word manly.
This whole Woof concept was ...interesting. Learnt something new and I'd say if you're looking for a short, funny, insta love, steamy read about a man discovering he's a bear chaser, this is the book for you.
Neil, our geeky protagonist, lives with his twin sister and helps her raise his nieces and nephew while programming and obsessing over his bear of a neighbor, Brett.
Brett is a big, bearded man with an interest in dragsters/race cars and is described as a 270 pound bear who is all muscle, tall with wide shoulders, hairy and extremely forward with a filthy mouth. With descriptions like "fat finger, chunky arses, rounded pecs, biceps and guts", it was a delight to read a book with men who are not conventionally attractive and are AUSTRALIAN, including Neil, a skinny boy with glasses.
The attraction between Brett and Neil was instant and Neil's geeky exclamations during sex was cute AF.
Critical mass was approaching rapidly.
My only "issue" was that it wasn't kept as a fun, sexy read. By 77%, there were proclamations of wanting something serious after three meetings and making serious plans down the line. Also, Neil is obssessed with the word manly.
This whole Woof concept was ...interesting. Learnt something new and I'd say if you're looking for a short, funny, insta love, steamy read about a man discovering he's a bear chaser, this is the book for you.
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September 11, 2018I enjoyed this romance between neighbors; there were several moments that cracked me up, and it felt like a respectful engagement with bear culture, if slightly infodumpy on occasion. The geeky MC is into bears but knows nothing about bear culture, and gets a crash course from the chubby bear love interest, while beginning to fall for the neighbor he's been crushing on. It has cute kids too, as the MC is co-parenting his sister's kids with her. There's a bit of pushiness from the bear character, but it felt right for bear culture, in my experience of it, and didn't make me uncomfortable as a reader. I generally liked the chubby rep, thought it matched bear culture in my experience of it, with one exception: I wish the author had not listed the exact weight of the bear love interest.
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March 13, 2018
4.5/5
Oh short stories. My bittersweet love affair with you continues. It's my cross to bear. Why is that I find so many good short stories? I want to spend time with these characters. Get to know their quirks and unique qualities both good and bad. And then they're ripped away with only 38 pages of time together.
This story is a delight. Both sweet and funny with a dash of hot to keep it interesting. Like my favorite dish of Indian food, it had all the bear necessities I needed for a tasty treat.
My biggest complaint is that I didn't get enough. There really wasn't anything that happened other than the romance and so no real character development. I was able to enjoy the story regardless, but I know some would grin and bear it through the minimal plot.
Overall, this story is better than your average bear. ;)
Oh short stories. My bittersweet love affair with you continues. It's my cross to bear. Why is that I find so many good short stories? I want to spend time with these characters. Get to know their quirks and unique qualities both good and bad. And then they're ripped away with only 38 pages of time together.
This story is a delight. Both sweet and funny with a dash of hot to keep it interesting. Like my favorite dish of Indian food, it had all the bear necessities I needed for a tasty treat.
My biggest complaint is that I didn't get enough. There really wasn't anything that happened other than the romance and so no real character development. I was able to enjoy the story regardless, but I know some would grin and bear it through the minimal plot.
Overall, this story is better than your average bear. ;)
September 18, 2017
If you are looking for a short, sexy, and sweet romance then look no further. Brett is a sweet bear of a guy and Neil is a backward nerdy guy who happens to be a bear chaser. Brett moves in across the street from Neil. With the help of a baby and a couple of cute four year olds the guys get to meet. Its cute and funny with a full cast of snarky sarcastic characters who will have you smiling, laughing, and fanning yourself. I am proud to say I'm a big beat lover and I'm with Neil on wanting to catch one.
September 1, 2017
Bear Chasing
A very, very short read! I really enjoyed this story and would have loved a full story of Brett and Neil.
A very, very short read! I really enjoyed this story and would have loved a full story of Brett and Neil.
September 2, 2017
Very Short Story!
Cute, humerous very short story. Would've liked an epilogue, but ok for a quick read. 3 and a half stars.
Cute, humerous very short story. Would've liked an epilogue, but ok for a quick read. 3 and a half stars.
September 3, 2017
3.5 stars
September 6, 2017
Read 9-5-17
I need a full length!!! Woof!
I need a full length!!! Woof!
September 8, 2017
2.5 ☆
Cute short story.
the Woof thing was kinda weird to me it was overused in this story in my opinion
Cute short story.
the Woof thing was kinda weird to me it was overused in this story in my opinion
September 12, 2017
2.5 star. Meh. There were some good moments, but the story was over too quickly and parts were rushed (likely due to the length of this novella).
September 13, 2017
Hate inta love
September 14, 2017
reasonably cute, very short. sadly, after buying this and starting it, I realized I had already read it in the anthology it was published in previously. oh well.
September 14, 2017
Ok.
Cute but rather corny slash cheesy. I did particularly like the discussion with Pete about the different bear types. That amused me.
Cute but rather corny slash cheesy. I did particularly like the discussion with Pete about the different bear types. That amused me.
September 15, 2017
Not bad. I like these short reads when I want something before bed but don't want to be up all night. Woof! OMG, I loved the bear. Hot little read.
September 16, 2017
2.5 stars short MM romance.
September 18, 2017
3.5 Stars
This was sweet! I would have loved a longer story though.
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