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Wylde Brothers #1
A Baby for the Bear
February “Ary” Felina, an ocelot shifter, decided getting drunk on her Dirty Thirty birthday was a bad idea. But at the end of the night, she was in Charlie Wylde’s bed, the intimidating alpha bear shifter in the town of Sweet Water.
But then the unthinkable happened. The contraception broke during their wild, passionate night, and Ary found herself knocked up by the possessive, growly shifter.
When Charlie saw Ary for the first time, he instantly wanted her. The bear in him needed to mark and claim her until everyone knew she belonged to him. And so he made that happen—took her to his home and claimed every part of her in the raw, animalistic way of his kind. She might’ve thought this was a one-off night of pleasure… but she was wrong. He wasn’t letting her go, especially not now that she carried his baby.
Reader note: This story was previously published as Bared for Her Bear. It has been re-edited and revised.
When Charlie saw Ary for the first time, he instantly wanted her. The bear in him needed to mark and claim her until everyone knew she belonged to him. And so he made that happen—took her to his home and claimed every part of her in the raw, animalistic way of his kind. She might’ve thought this was a one-off night of pleasure… but she was wrong. He wasn’t letting her go, especially not now that she carried his baby.
Reader note: This story was previously published as Bared for Her Bear. It has been re-edited and revised.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 3, 2020
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Jenika Snow
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Email: Jenika_Snow@yahoo.com
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August 30, 2020
Shifter Romances are one of my guilty reading pleasures. I absolutely love them. There’s something so satisfying about reading these books. The men are alpha-possessive beasts who will melt your kindle every time they growl the words mine or mate.
Charlie is all that and more. He is a big, strong, bear shifter and he is taken to task by February an ocelot shifter. She too is obscenely attracted to him.
The sexy heat coming off the two of them will seriously cause you to have hot flashes as you read this book. Their coming together is destined and their happily ever after guaranteed even if it takes a bit longer, as they both need time to accept their fate.
A sexy, sexy read that I highly recommend. TBR and Enjoy!
Charlie is all that and more. He is a big, strong, bear shifter and he is taken to task by February an ocelot shifter. She too is obscenely attracted to him.
The sexy heat coming off the two of them will seriously cause you to have hot flashes as you read this book. Their coming together is destined and their happily ever after guaranteed even if it takes a bit longer, as they both need time to accept their fate.
A sexy, sexy read that I highly recommend. TBR and Enjoy!
September 4, 2020
I was never a big fan of shifter books before but then I read several shifter books from Jenika and I fell in love with them. Loved Charlie and Ary. Ary was out celebrating her 30th birthday and Charlie was there with his brothers and all it took was one look. The chemistry and attraction between them was instant and intense. A steamy read that will have you fanning yourself and wishing you had a bear shifter of your own. Loved this book and I can’t wait to read more of the Wylde Brothers.
August 31, 2020
Possessive, Alpha, and Hot!
I’ve never really been into shifter books but this one has me changing my mind! Insta-lust and insta-love, this book is a hot and steamy fantasy.
Charlie is a bad boy, bear shifter with quite the reputation in town being a one-night-stand playboy. Ary is a quite good girl, ocelot shifter just getting out of a bad relationship. When the two meet, it’s instant heat and sparks. But now their one night together leads to an unexpected baby. How’s Charlie gonna react to the news?
I love these two characters! Ary may have stayed in a bad relationship for far too long, but she’s got a backbone and can be strong and confident, while still being sweet. Charlie is just plain HOT! Gorgeous, alpha, possessive, protective, self-assured, and all things swoony! Great insta-story, likable characters, and made me want more!
I’ve never really been into shifter books but this one has me changing my mind! Insta-lust and insta-love, this book is a hot and steamy fantasy.
Charlie is a bad boy, bear shifter with quite the reputation in town being a one-night-stand playboy. Ary is a quite good girl, ocelot shifter just getting out of a bad relationship. When the two meet, it’s instant heat and sparks. But now their one night together leads to an unexpected baby. How’s Charlie gonna react to the news?
I love these two characters! Ary may have stayed in a bad relationship for far too long, but she’s got a backbone and can be strong and confident, while still being sweet. Charlie is just plain HOT! Gorgeous, alpha, possessive, protective, self-assured, and all things swoony! Great insta-story, likable characters, and made me want more!
September 3, 2020
Charlie and February
This is an updated previous story. This is a great introduction to the Wylde brothers. I felt it was great picture painted of them when they first walk in the bar. Charlie and February think they are going to have a quick one night stand. It takes some time for them to come together. Excited for the next one.
This is an updated previous story. This is a great introduction to the Wylde brothers. I felt it was great picture painted of them when they first walk in the bar. Charlie and February think they are going to have a quick one night stand. It takes some time for them to come together. Excited for the next one.
September 2, 2020
Lawd, this was hot! I really, desperately hope that Ms Snow is going to give us some stories like this! Ary, short for February, is out celebrating her 30th birthday. Lonely and wanting some excitement, Ary's wild bestie urges her to have some fun, to let go and have a one night stand. When the most perfect shifter, one of the Wylde bears, Charlie, she can't resist the pull. Charlie has never wanted someone like he wants Ary. But he isn't interested in settling down, so one night is all it will be. After a romp in the sheets that could give lava a run for its money, Charlie discovers the condom broke. Spooked by the heat, the connection and the desire to never let go, these two part ways. But fate has a way of bring you back where you belong. The heat and the connection between them was off the charts. Charlie is so closed off, so determined to just keep on living the way he always had. Ary is scared to be rejected, scared to be mistreated again. I loved it, adored the whole vibe of it, everything just came together so perfectly. Ten stars for Charlie and Ary!
September 4, 2020
A Baby for the Bear
So I am a huge fan of shifter stories, especially Bear shifters, and I will admit that I am kind of a snob when it comes to them. I typically only read certain shifter author and I usually skip interspecies mates. That being said I was hesitant about this one but holy freaking cow! I was sucked in from the very first page and didn't put it down until I finished it! A one night stand, a broken condom, a true mate and a baby. It doesn't get much better than that!! I am so happy that I gave A Baby for the Bear a chance. I can't wait for Ford and Bram's stories.
I consider this story to be safe as there is no cheating or abuse, no others after meeting. A tiny amount of ex boyfriend drama because he's a jerkface. A very happily ever after
So I am a huge fan of shifter stories, especially Bear shifters, and I will admit that I am kind of a snob when it comes to them. I typically only read certain shifter author and I usually skip interspecies mates. That being said I was hesitant about this one but holy freaking cow! I was sucked in from the very first page and didn't put it down until I finished it! A one night stand, a broken condom, a true mate and a baby. It doesn't get much better than that!! I am so happy that I gave A Baby for the Bear a chance. I can't wait for Ford and Bram's stories.
I consider this story to be safe as there is no cheating or abuse, no others after meeting. A tiny amount of ex boyfriend drama because he's a jerkface. A very happily ever after
September 3, 2020
Fun read full of emotions, drama and sizzling chemistry
This is such a hot and sweet read. I loved this story before it got re-released and this version just brought home why it's on my fave list ;) Ary is out celebrating her B'day and feels the most amazing chemistry with Charlie, one of the Wylde brothers. She takes a chance on what she considers a once in a life time opportunity, and goes home with him. They burn up the sheets but have some dire consequences to process. Intense heat between them, some drama, action and issues with Charlie's brothers all work together to make this a one-sit read and well worth the re-read category. Love it!
This is such a hot and sweet read. I loved this story before it got re-released and this version just brought home why it's on my fave list ;) Ary is out celebrating her B'day and feels the most amazing chemistry with Charlie, one of the Wylde brothers. She takes a chance on what she considers a once in a life time opportunity, and goes home with him. They burn up the sheets but have some dire consequences to process. Intense heat between them, some drama, action and issues with Charlie's brothers all work together to make this a one-sit read and well worth the re-read category. Love it!
September 3, 2020
A shifter romance must read!
If you love your read filled with men that are alpha, possessive beasts who will have your heart racing than this first book in a new series is a must for you! Charlie is the orders of the Wylde brother who are bear shifters when he meets February it’s instant heat between them. What happens next will have you wanting more as they give in to the yearning the have and a chemistry so intense it melts the pages from start to end. This is a definite must read for fans of shifter romance!
If you love your read filled with men that are alpha, possessive beasts who will have your heart racing than this first book in a new series is a must for you! Charlie is the orders of the Wylde brother who are bear shifters when he meets February it’s instant heat between them. What happens next will have you wanting more as they give in to the yearning the have and a chemistry so intense it melts the pages from start to end. This is a definite must read for fans of shifter romance!
September 4, 2020
I love shifter romances, the community of Sweet Water has different species and that’s where the Wylde Brothers lives. Charlie and Ary meet at the local bar, it was lust at first sight. They have a one night stand and due to that Ary ends up pregnant. Charlie is very protective, his bear wants to mark his mate and Ary wants to be marked by him as well.
These two are great together, they have awesome chemistry. Loved the interactions between the brothers, and looking forward to reading their stories.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
These two are great together, they have awesome chemistry. Loved the interactions between the brothers, and looking forward to reading their stories.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
August 31, 2020
I really like Jenika Snow’s books. I like her insta-mate and paranormal romances. This book has been edited and re-released.
Ary is an ocelot shifter who has just gotten out of a bad relationship. She decides to let loose and get drunk on her 30th birthday. She meets Charlie who is a really sexy bear shifter (yum). As the title states, this wanna be one-night stand leaves Ary pregnant with Charlie’s baby.
Charlie knows he wants Ary the second he sees her. And he sets out to make that happen. He wants forever, especially when he realizes she is carrying his child.
Charlie and Ary are really explosive when they get together. Jenika Snow writes sexy chemistry like no other author.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Ary is an ocelot shifter who has just gotten out of a bad relationship. She decides to let loose and get drunk on her 30th birthday. She meets Charlie who is a really sexy bear shifter (yum). As the title states, this wanna be one-night stand leaves Ary pregnant with Charlie’s baby.
Charlie knows he wants Ary the second he sees her. And he sets out to make that happen. He wants forever, especially when he realizes she is carrying his child.
Charlie and Ary are really explosive when they get together. Jenika Snow writes sexy chemistry like no other author.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 3, 2020
"Since the moment we came into each other’s life, it has been a whirlwind of emotion and action. I know you feel the same way, felt it when I touched you, saw it when you trembled, and smelled it as the delicious aroma of everything that is you”. - Charlie
Swooning here. This was short but fun and super hot! Charlie didn't think he wanted or needed a mate, but Ary changes that and no matter how much he tries to fight it, the connection can't be denied. I love that even though he's this big, alpha, growly bear, he has this soft side that he had to let out with her. It was sexy!
Swooning here. This was short but fun and super hot! Charlie didn't think he wanted or needed a mate, but Ary changes that and no matter how much he tries to fight it, the connection can't be denied. I love that even though he's this big, alpha, growly bear, he has this soft side that he had to let out with her. It was sexy!
September 4, 2020
Loved this slight twist on a shifter romance
I loved Charlie, his dominance and alphaness. I loved his story of finding Ary. This had a few changes to the normal shifter romances and I appreciate them. This story is sexy, but there is also a heartfelt sweetness. Ary's BFFs and Charlie's brothers round out the story and i can't wait to find out what happens next with the Wylde brothers.
I loved Charlie, his dominance and alphaness. I loved his story of finding Ary. This had a few changes to the normal shifter romances and I appreciate them. This story is sexy, but there is also a heartfelt sweetness. Ary's BFFs and Charlie's brothers round out the story and i can't wait to find out what happens next with the Wylde brothers.
September 4, 2020
Jenika Snow has done it again, first book in a series and I’m hooked already and can’t wait for book two.
Charlie huge, hot bear shifter, doesn’t do relationships, then he walks into a bar and spots Ary cute and shy ocelot shifter. He sees her and he has to have her but only for the night or so he thinks but fate has a very different plan to the one Charlie has for himself.
These brothers are the thing dreams are made of, and Jenika Snow knows exactly what her readers want in a dream man.
Charlie huge, hot bear shifter, doesn’t do relationships, then he walks into a bar and spots Ary cute and shy ocelot shifter. He sees her and he has to have her but only for the night or so he thinks but fate has a very different plan to the one Charlie has for himself.
These brothers are the thing dreams are made of, and Jenika Snow knows exactly what her readers want in a dream man.
August 30, 2020
This was wonderful PNR. This PNR was a little different book than others that I have and I really liked it. This book offers inter-species relations but still offers the whole "mate" theme. Charlie and Ary are great together. Charlie is the complete alpha bear and completely transfixed on Ary from the moment that he sees her. Ary just turned 30 and is afraid that every negative then her ex said was true about it; that is until Charlie pushes through her walls. These two have one night together but it has a last effect for both Charlie and Ary; a surprise baby! These two are great together and I loved the possessiveness of Charlie and the sassy-ness of Ary. I can't wait to see the other two brothers get their books. I would recommend this wonderful PNR and this author.
I received a free e-book copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a free e-book copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 3, 2020
Loved
Loved this book. There isnt anything that I wouldn't read from Jenika. Insta love, aliens, zombies, shifters...anything! February and Charlie have that spark. Might be a shifter connection, but it's there and it's strong. These two are so hot together. Love how he's very protective of her. Looking forward to reading about his brothers.
Loved this book. There isnt anything that I wouldn't read from Jenika. Insta love, aliens, zombies, shifters...anything! February and Charlie have that spark. Might be a shifter connection, but it's there and it's strong. These two are so hot together. Love how he's very protective of her. Looking forward to reading about his brothers.
September 3, 2020
This book is captivating!
It grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and turning page after page throughout the whole book!
I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, and the writing!
This review has been voluntarily submitted for your consideration.
It grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and turning page after page throughout the whole book!
I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, and the writing!
This review has been voluntarily submitted for your consideration.
September 3, 2020
Jenika Snow did a good job on this story, the plot was written well. Charlie and Ary had an instant connection, the bond between them was strong, so wasn't their chemistry, they completed each other. Their journey had it's bumps but they were a strong pair, they were good together.
I enjoyed this story. Thanks, Jenika Snow. Good work :)
I enjoyed this story. Thanks, Jenika Snow. Good work :)
August 31, 2020
I loved Ary and Charlie's book. This story is cute, sweet, funny, emotional and steamy. These two made a great couple. This big, bad bear and this sassy ocelot melted my heart and had me swooning. Of course even the path of fated mates love doesn't go smoothly. These two have issues and obstacles to deal with and overcome. A wonderful read and a super start to this series. I can't wait to read each of the other Wylde Brothers books. this is my candid review that I am posting of my own accord.
September 2, 2020
Ary has one explosive birthday night when she goes home with Charlie and has the best orgasm of her life. The night doesn’t go as planned since the condom broke but neither of them can let go as the attraction they feel is too strong. Ary and Charlie’s relationship blossoms and ends in a HEA with nice bonus epilogue.
I received an ARC of this book via Book Sprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC of this book via Book Sprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 4, 2020
Once their eyes met across the crowded bar they were both done for. Ary knew of him and his brothers by reputation and testimonies by the female population. Charlie just wanted to know her. They both wanted a one night stand, Ary because she wants to get over her ex and Charlie just because he is not the committing type. Well their one night stand came with consequences, will they be able to handle them?
September 5, 2020
Enjoyed this book, great story line. Bear Alpha shifter Charles meets his mate February and its instant chemistry between them. They are expecting a baby after one night off passion. Foverever after for them. Five stars
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2020
Charlie & Ary....
Charlie & Ary connect from the start. They share a night of passion and then Charlie is stunned that he wants forever with her. They have a few surprises and bumps along the way with an ex, pregnancy, and a whole town full of wonderful people. You will fall in love with so many characters and their friendships. Look forward to the other Wylde Brothers getting their story. I read this story when it previously came out and I must say it was better the second time around especially with the added words. I highly recommend this one!
Charlie & Ary connect from the start. They share a night of passion and then Charlie is stunned that he wants forever with her. They have a few surprises and bumps along the way with an ex, pregnancy, and a whole town full of wonderful people. You will fall in love with so many characters and their friendships. Look forward to the other Wylde Brothers getting their story. I read this story when it previously came out and I must say it was better the second time around especially with the added words. I highly recommend this one!
August 31, 2020
Ohh my is this in my top 5 reads for the year, definitely a different kind of shifter book as in it has both lead characters as shifters - bear and ocelot.
The sex scene's are raunchy yet compelling, the love for each other shines bright. This book is fast paced and packed full of exciting time's, yet its not your typical short story or long winded dialogues.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this new series.
The sex scene's are raunchy yet compelling, the love for each other shines bright. This book is fast paced and packed full of exciting time's, yet its not your typical short story or long winded dialogues.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this new series.
September 7, 2020
Very nice start to this series.
August 28, 2020
I read this when it first came out several years ago and loved it. I love the new updated version even more. The cover is awesome. Charlie and Ary are flat out hot together. Their chemistry is off the charts and you can't help but wish you were her! LOL There was a tiny bit of drama involving her ex but of course, Charlie will take care of that rather quickly. I loved this story and loved getting to know the characters again. Still love her friends and how open they are with Ary. And Charlie's brothers? Bram and Ford? I know they're coming soon in their updated forms and I can't wait for those.
August 29, 2020
Ary doesn't feel too good about herself. She's out of a bad relationship that did her no favors. Her friends want her to go out and meet a man that will rock her world.
Make no doubt, Charlie is just the man to do that. He's all bear with the alpha-ness and protective ways that will make your knees quiver. These two couldn't be more perfect for each other. Love you Charlie but I can't wait to learn Fords' story.
I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Make no doubt, Charlie is just the man to do that. He's all bear with the alpha-ness and protective ways that will make your knees quiver. These two couldn't be more perfect for each other. Love you Charlie but I can't wait to learn Fords' story.
I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
August 29, 2020
The author has given us characters we can care about. Charlie, bear shifter, and Ary, ocelot shifter, are instantly attracted to each other. Neither knows why they are so attracted, but eventually decide to try for a relationship.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 30, 2020
Charlie has wanted Ary from the moment he laid eyes on her. Not expecting anything else but a night of fun, Charlie is stunned to realize he wants forever with Ary. Passion, pregnancy, love, friendships and Ex's this is abook for everyone. A definite must read.
August 31, 2020
I have to put it out there that this author can sure write a shifter book. The chemistry between these two was explosive, I drank lots of cold water with this one. I just felt like I was reading something amazing.
August 30, 2020
re-edited book book but wow better than before.Charlie and Ary are a great couple.He's a total alpha .together it's hot steamy romantic.Her ex is a pain but easily dealt with by him. You can't help but fall for them. hope his brothers get a new updated as well.great 3 book series.
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