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Rogue Bear's Fated Mate: A First Time BBW Alpha Male Romance
After one bad choice too many, I ran away. Straight into the arms of possibly my worst choice yet. He’s huge, he’s sexy, and he growls...
Rogue’s been doing a pretty good job of hiding from the world since he settled in Haven. There’s blood on his hands and he doesn’t deserve peace, let alone happiness.
But then he sees her and everything changes. She’s lost, innocent, and his, and this rogue bear shifter will do anything to keep her.
K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha men, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here!
Rogue’s been doing a pretty good job of hiding from the world since he settled in Haven. There’s blood on his hands and he doesn’t deserve peace, let alone happiness.
But then he sees her and everything changes. She’s lost, innocent, and his, and this rogue bear shifter will do anything to keep her.
K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha men, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here!
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2020
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June 2, 2020🎁 FREE on Amazon today (6/2/2020)! 🎁
June 10, 2020
Hayley (h) is running away from a cheating boyfriend when she's held up at a gas station by snowy weather and a pair of slashed tires. Rogue (H) acts as a good Samaritan and gives her a lift, but they find that the small town hotel is already full. With no choice but to let her stay at his cabin, he finds himself and his bear both increasingly distracted by her scent and starts wondering if she might be something he's only dreamed of - his fated mate.
I liked it - a very solid short story. Insta-love, as fated mates stories often are, but not super OTT, which fated mate stories also often are (well, can be). The first hookup in the restroom was a bit much, personally, but it might the setting that put me off rather than the pacing. Otherwise, it's fairly well-paced for an insta-love, actually giving you a little personality to the leads before they hop into bed and start professing undying love. Some good steamy scenes, some suspense and action too. Solid short read.
Biggest downside? Super short story - only about 60 pages. Makes for a good lunchtime read or quick afternoon escape, but typically tends to leave things underdeveloped and (if you like the characters) leave you really wanting more. That's the case here. Yes, it's a really good short story, but it's hard to really get that 5 star level (for me at least) when it feels like things are rushed or left underdeveloped due to page count. Still, for what it is, it's a really good read.
Overall, the editing was well done and it was very readable. Usually free romance shorts on Kindle are a lot more... problematic... when it comes to editing and proofreading, so this was refreshing.
Alternating 1st person POV. No cheating, no OW/OM drama, no love triangles. Kinda a 'snowy cabin' story as a pair of fated mates comes together. Solid short read with a bit of suspense and shifter action when Hayley learns about the shifter world, some good steamy scenes, and a sweet HEA with epilogue. No cliffhangers.
Would I read more? Yes. This looks like a fun start to a series of short SPN romances. Next up is Ash, the alpha, and the h is a recent LIS grad! Always a sucker for a bookish h, so definitely will be giving at least the next one a try.
I liked it - a very solid short story. Insta-love, as fated mates stories often are, but not super OTT, which fated mate stories also often are (well, can be). The first hookup in the restroom was a bit much, personally, but it might the setting that put me off rather than the pacing. Otherwise, it's fairly well-paced for an insta-love, actually giving you a little personality to the leads before they hop into bed and start professing undying love. Some good steamy scenes, some suspense and action too. Solid short read.
Biggest downside? Super short story - only about 60 pages. Makes for a good lunchtime read or quick afternoon escape, but typically tends to leave things underdeveloped and (if you like the characters) leave you really wanting more. That's the case here. Yes, it's a really good short story, but it's hard to really get that 5 star level (for me at least) when it feels like things are rushed or left underdeveloped due to page count. Still, for what it is, it's a really good read.
Overall, the editing was well done and it was very readable. Usually free romance shorts on Kindle are a lot more... problematic... when it comes to editing and proofreading, so this was refreshing.
Alternating 1st person POV. No cheating, no OW/OM drama, no love triangles. Kinda a 'snowy cabin' story as a pair of fated mates comes together. Solid short read with a bit of suspense and shifter action when Hayley learns about the shifter world, some good steamy scenes, and a sweet HEA with epilogue. No cliffhangers.
Would I read more? Yes. This looks like a fun start to a series of short SPN romances. Next up is Ash, the alpha, and the h is a recent LIS grad! Always a sucker for a bookish h, so definitely will be giving at least the next one a try.
November 26, 2025
3.5⭐️
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Vibes - Fine
Bear it all in a gas station bathroom
After catching her boyfriend cheating Hayley gets in her car and drives, no destination in mind she just has to get outta there. Inevitably she has to stop for fuel where she runs into this really hot guy (Rogue) and the creepy cashier (Chance). He knows this guy is a creep and he instinctively feel the need to protect her so he guards the door while she pees. The bond between them affects her too because when she comes out the toilet instead of trying to leave, like a sensible person, she gets really horny and this cautious virgin climbs him like a tree and begs him to touch her. By the time they finish fooling around she finds her tyres slashed by the creepy cashier so Rouge gets her out of there. All of this in the first 15 pages before she knows anything about him or even his name. Surely if you were to get in a truck with a stranger you'd ask questions?!Even if you'd just come on his hand. Hayley just seem to accept everything really quickly which was weird to me but it's a novella so, sure.
Tropes
-Shifter
-Fated Mates
-Plus Size
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Vibes - Fine
Bear it all in a gas station bathroom
After catching her boyfriend cheating Hayley gets in her car and drives, no destination in mind she just has to get outta there. Inevitably she has to stop for fuel where she runs into this really hot guy (Rogue) and the creepy cashier (Chance). He knows this guy is a creep and he instinctively feel the need to protect her so he guards the door while she pees. The bond between them affects her too because when she comes out the toilet instead of trying to leave, like a sensible person, she gets really horny and this cautious virgin climbs him like a tree and begs him to touch her. By the time they finish fooling around she finds her tyres slashed by the creepy cashier so Rouge gets her out of there. All of this in the first 15 pages before she knows anything about him or even his name. Surely if you were to get in a truck with a stranger you'd ask questions?!
Tropes
-Shifter
-Fated Mates
-Plus Size
March 16, 2022
Typical
There is nothing remotely normal about these books. And I'm tired of BBW girls apologizing and accepting rejection just because they are fat. This toxic behavior needs to stop. We are allowed to take up space and celebrate ourselves. How about that narrative. The virgin thing is just unnecessary drivel. He doesn't focus on it and she mentions it in passing so it's not a plot point. The whole untouched by another man thing is passe. I don't think guys see it as a selling feature. At this point, I'm sure it's the same reaction to male virgins. Why? And you are going to be absolutely clueless in bed.
There is nothing remotely normal about these books. And I'm tired of BBW girls apologizing and accepting rejection just because they are fat. This toxic behavior needs to stop. We are allowed to take up space and celebrate ourselves. How about that narrative. The virgin thing is just unnecessary drivel. He doesn't focus on it and she mentions it in passing so it's not a plot point. The whole untouched by another man thing is passe. I don't think guys see it as a selling feature. At this point, I'm sure it's the same reaction to male virgins. Why? And you are going to be absolutely clueless in bed.
July 23, 2023
Rogue’s been doing a pretty good job of hiding from the world since he settled in Haven. There’s blood on his hands and he doesn’t deserve peace, let alone happiness. But then he sees her and everything changes. She’s lost, innocent, and his, and this rogue bear shifter will do anything to keep her.
Rogue bear is a brilliant short story, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this from start to finish. Just wished it was a bit longer but it certainly sucked me in. This is the first time I have heard of K. R Max si I wasn't sure what to expect when started reading this book but wow was I surprised with this author and will be reading book by this author again.
Rogue bear is a brilliant short story, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this from start to finish. Just wished it was a bit longer but it certainly sucked me in. This is the first time I have heard of K. R Max si I wasn't sure what to expect when started reading this book but wow was I surprised with this author and will be reading book by this author again.
August 6, 2021
New author for me
I'm always looking for good shifter book, and haven't found an author that's new to me where I loved how the wrote and created their shifter world and the stories to go with them.
This was a great story, by an author new to me, and I not only loved the "rules" she's incorporated into her "shifter world", but really enjoyed the plot for both its novella Bea staples, but also the potential her world created for more !
I'm always looking for good shifter book, and haven't found an author that's new to me where I loved how the wrote and created their shifter world and the stories to go with them.
This was a great story, by an author new to me, and I not only loved the "rules" she's incorporated into her "shifter world", but really enjoyed the plot for both its novella Bea staples, but also the potential her world created for more !
October 19, 2020
Loner No More
I really enjoyed reading this story. I liked the hot and heavy right at the beginning, but the pull back was sad. The uncontrollable lust was descriptive and extremely well written! Sigh. Her demonstration of strength was so cool. Looking forward to the next book in this series!
I really enjoyed reading this story. I liked the hot and heavy right at the beginning, but the pull back was sad. The uncontrollable lust was descriptive and extremely well written! Sigh. Her demonstration of strength was so cool. Looking forward to the next book in this series!
January 11, 2022
Fated mate
This was a sweet shifter romance, where hayley was running from a bad relationship and found herself caught in a bad situation. Rogue battled with his other self to fight the feelings he had for hayley, but once they opened up to each other it was only a matter of time before they couldn't keep away.
This was a sweet shifter romance, where hayley was running from a bad relationship and found herself caught in a bad situation. Rogue battled with his other self to fight the feelings he had for hayley, but once they opened up to each other it was only a matter of time before they couldn't keep away.
March 14, 2020
I loved the story
Just wish it was longer which is a compliment. The insta love is great. And the author draws you in quickly
And gives you something to sink into I just am.greedy and want more
Just wish it was longer which is a compliment. The insta love is great. And the author draws you in quickly
And gives you something to sink into I just am.greedy and want more
August 29, 2020
Easy Read
A new to me author from a book blog recommendation. A very easy and quick read definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys an Insta love shifter romance. Looking forward to reading the rest in the Fated Mates series.
A new to me author from a book blog recommendation. A very easy and quick read definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys an Insta love shifter romance. Looking forward to reading the rest in the Fated Mates series.
October 7, 2021
Best Read in a long time
Delicious, sexy, delightful read... Bravo, this was everything I love in a shifter novel. For the Love of a Rogue. Thank you for this book. It was marvelous.
Delicious, sexy, delightful read... Bravo, this was everything I love in a shifter novel. For the Love of a Rogue. Thank you for this book. It was marvelous.
January 29, 2022
One Of The Best Bear Shifter Books I've Ever Read
This has been one of the best bear shifter books I've ever read. I've read alot in the past and this is in the top three of short stories. Very sexy, intense, heart throbbing book to read.
This has been one of the best bear shifter books I've ever read. I've read alot in the past and this is in the top three of short stories. Very sexy, intense, heart throbbing book to read.
February 6, 2022
Bear shifter
This is a straight forward shifter story with a bear shifter who finds his mate and she's human. Instant attraction, an innocent human and another bear shifter who also wants her. I enjoyed it.
This is a straight forward shifter story with a bear shifter who finds his mate and she's human. Instant attraction, an innocent human and another bear shifter who also wants her. I enjoyed it.
May 23, 2022
That was sooooo good, but I shouldn't have started it on my break at work because oh boy did it get steamy!!! 🥵🥵🥵
The author has done an amazing job of balancing plot and steamy scenes which what I was looking for right in a book
The author has done an amazing job of balancing plot and steamy scenes which what I was looking for right in a book
January 19, 2023
I really liked this short, hot, sexy story. I wish we would've seen Hayley shift to her bear and what her bear looks like. I also would've liked an epilogue showing them a few years later, settled, happy and making a family.
May 7, 2024
I've never read anything like this. Shapeshifter Bear Spicy Romance. It was a free book and I decided if I don't like it, the book was free and if I do like it, maybe I get a new kink. Welp, I guess I have a new kink!
January 14, 2020
Rogue bear fated mate.
Love your new shifter book hope you can make it a series. Could see great thinks for ash. Keep writing xx
Love your new shifter book hope you can make it a series. Could see great thinks for ash. Keep writing xx
June 12, 2020
Bad but good bears love it
There is a lot of action, Feelings and angst. The evil bear losses and the good bear gets his wish. I enjoyed this read very much. Bears rule.
There is a lot of action, Feelings and angst. The evil bear losses and the good bear gets his wish. I enjoyed this read very much. Bears rule.
June 27, 2020
This is a decent shifter love story. It has graphic sex scenes. If you page over them it is a good story.
July 5, 2020
Really good
This was a really good shifter story. Not too much and very sexy. Chemistry was off the charts and characters are great.
This was a really good shifter story. Not too much and very sexy. Chemistry was off the charts and characters are great.
March 24, 2021
Rogue and Hayley
Hayley takes an unexpected trip. As Hayley realizes she needs gas she stops and her life is changed forever. I highly recommend this quick book.
Hayley takes an unexpected trip. As Hayley realizes she needs gas she stops and her life is changed forever. I highly recommend this quick book.
September 22, 2021
Quick but well written with good chemistry.
October 27, 2021
Love love love this book!
It's so exciting to read a WELL written BBW paranormal romance series! So excited to read the rest of the books in the series!
It's so exciting to read a WELL written BBW paranormal romance series! So excited to read the rest of the books in the series!
January 30, 2022
Easy
This was a short easy read and everything I needed in one. Haley is running from a bad situation and ends up finding forever by accident.
This was a short easy read and everything I needed in one. Haley is running from a bad situation and ends up finding forever by accident.
February 27, 2022
Rogue Couple
I like the whole story. Don't know who I could recommend this maybe my mom. Good flow to the story. Not good at this, but really love the story.
I like the whole story. Don't know who I could recommend this maybe my mom. Good flow to the story. Not good at this, but really love the story.
September 24, 2022
Hot and happy
A short(ish) story that is not and fast paced .Easy to read as a stand alone but also the start of a series
A short(ish) story that is not and fast paced .Easy to read as a stand alone but also the start of a series
February 16, 2023
Rouge bears fated mate
A good read for people who are into the series a good read but quick shaping up to be a good series must read the next one of series
A good read for people who are into the series a good read but quick shaping up to be a good series must read the next one of series
June 1, 2023
A very good book!
This was a good book. The lone bear finds his fated mate is a regular human but she’s strong and accepts him just the way he is.
This was a good book. The lone bear finds his fated mate is a regular human but she’s strong and accepts him just the way he is.
January 2, 2024
😍
I Loved this short read!!! Well worth your time, and it’s the perfect bit of spicy without over doing it…
I Loved this short read!!! Well worth your time, and it’s the perfect bit of spicy without over doing it…
January 26, 2024
One of the better shifter romances I’ve read recently
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