Brawny Alpha bear Luke knows destiny when he sees it. When word spreads that all eligible bears must take mates before the year is out, Luke's mind goes right to Aubrey Umbridge, aka the one who got away. The one he allowed to escape, choosing his Army career over pursuing the only female who has ever made him lust for more than a one night stand. Sweet, sassy Aubrey has an amazing job, a great group of friends, and no room in her life for regrets. Though she has also been ordered to find a mate, she's perfectly content without a man bossing her around and and trying to change her ways. When Luke shows up on her doorstep, Aubrey is stunned beyond belief. Their attraction has only grown since last they met, but there's no way it could ever blossom into something deeper... or could it? This BBW werebear romance is all about wild passion, emotional connection, and redemption through true love.
Aubrey and Luke met and had a glorious weekend two years ago and haven't been in contact since then. He'd been deployed and she's gone home to San Francisco. They see each other again at a party she has been required to go to by her father to meet a possible mate. It seems all the unmated Berserkers who are children of Alphas were required to attend. Aubrey is not happy being forced to attend and is even more unhappy when she sees a drunk Luke with a skinny blond hanging all over him.
I really disliked Aubrey's father. Her mother was a little bit better but went along with her dad. Luke was a great guy and only wanted to be with Aubrey. He did though have some issues from his years in the military. Aubrey had some baggage and she didn't want to get together with Luke partially because they were both required to mate.
I enjoyed their journey to a HEA although I would have liked there to be some way they could get back at her dad and the other Alphas.