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Four Bears Construction #4
Screwed
I've had my fair share of less than proud relationship moments, but waking up married to my brother-in-law's best friend is a new low.
A drunken wedding to a man who already rejected me once? Check. A hefty bet about how long it will last? Check. My feisty new husband, determined to make our friends pay up? Double check.
I've never managed to make a real relationship last nearly a year, there's no way Daniel will stick around long enough to win this bet. The only problem is the longer he stays, the more the lines blur between what's real and what's for show. Does he feel it too or am I totally screwed?
***Screwed is a woke up married, faking it to their friends but also totally hooking up, sweet, STEAMY love story that happens to be the fourth book in the Four Bears Construction series. There are no bear shifters in this series, only the OTHER kind of bears.
A drunken wedding to a man who already rejected me once? Check. A hefty bet about how long it will last? Check. My feisty new husband, determined to make our friends pay up? Double check.
I've never managed to make a real relationship last nearly a year, there's no way Daniel will stick around long enough to win this bet. The only problem is the longer he stays, the more the lines blur between what's real and what's for show. Does he feel it too or am I totally screwed?
***Screwed is a woke up married, faking it to their friends but also totally hooking up, sweet, STEAMY love story that happens to be the fourth book in the Four Bears Construction series. There are no bear shifters in this series, only the OTHER kind of bears.
347 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2020
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K.M. Neuhold
100 books3,327 followersK.M.Neuhold has long since been a romance junkie. When she’s not writing she’s reading or spending time snuggling with her husky or her husband. She fell in love with M/M romance last year and hasn’t been able to turn back. There’s nothing she loves more than love in all its forms.
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September 5, 2020
2.75 stars
I liked Ollie, sort of liked Daniel, but I didn't enjoy their story as much as I hoped.
There were a few sweet moments between them that I really liked, but overall I found the story a bit repetitive and not too exciting.
I'll leave it at that, because if I mentioned all the things that didn't work for me here, this review would be too long and spoilery.
I liked Ollie, sort of liked Daniel, but I didn't enjoy their story as much as I hoped.
There were a few sweet moments between them that I really liked, but overall I found the story a bit repetitive and not too exciting.
I'll leave it at that, because if I mentioned all the things that didn't work for me here, this review would be too long and spoilery.
August 31, 2020
~4.5~
Screwed is my favorite of the four books in the Four Bears Construction series thus far! This story is just so good.
We have Ollie who's been crushing hard on Daniel, and we have Daniel who thinks Ollie is hot as hell. Ollie is in love with love to the point that he forces forever on relationships that have no chance in hell of succeeding, while Daniel is allergic to commitment and never had anyone treat him like he mattered, like Ollie treats him.
First comes the FAKE MARRIAGE, Vegas style. Daniel won't let Ollie's brother and friends tease him about another failed relationship so he pretends the marriage is in fact real. All they have to do is stay together for 8 months.
And then we get REAL MARRIAGE, even if the men don't call it that because Daniel insists on not making things weird (because talking about feelings is weird apparently). Ollie is supportive of Daniel going back to school. Daniel cooks for Ollie. Ollie admits Daniel is a slob. Daniel cuts Ollie's hair but gets so distracted by Ollie's hairy chest, he shaves off a large chunk. Ooops.
I mean, isn't that what marriage is: a series of days, weeks, years, with two people living together, laughing together, wanting to murder each other because why the hell did you leave your socks on the goddamn floor AGAIN??
Also, it must be said that wowza but this book is HAWT, like bacon sizzle, mid-July pool weather kind of hot. Ollie and Daniel have the best sexual chemistry. Initially, they decide that they can have sex only on vacation but not at home because that's too real. But with chemistry like that, they give up on that arrangement soon enough and just fuck like rabbits on every available surface, which OMG was so fucking delicious, I can't even.
But it's not just sex. There are feels too. These two are in love, and it's obvious to everyone but Danny. The ending had me grinning from ear to ear. Who knew Daniel could be such a romantic?
I liked that we got to be there for Cole and Ren's wedding, and I'm thrilled that a new Bear, Miller, was introduced. Obviously, West and Sawyer need a story too.
In short, I loved the hell out of this book and look forward to more books in this series.
Screwed is my favorite of the four books in the Four Bears Construction series thus far! This story is just so good.
We have Ollie who's been crushing hard on Daniel, and we have Daniel who thinks Ollie is hot as hell. Ollie is in love with love to the point that he forces forever on relationships that have no chance in hell of succeeding, while Daniel is allergic to commitment and never had anyone treat him like he mattered, like Ollie treats him.
First comes the FAKE MARRIAGE, Vegas style. Daniel won't let Ollie's brother and friends tease him about another failed relationship so he pretends the marriage is in fact real. All they have to do is stay together for 8 months.
And then we get REAL MARRIAGE, even if the men don't call it that because Daniel insists on not making things weird (because talking about feelings is weird apparently). Ollie is supportive of Daniel going back to school. Daniel cooks for Ollie. Ollie admits Daniel is a slob. Daniel cuts Ollie's hair but gets so distracted by Ollie's hairy chest, he shaves off a large chunk. Ooops.
I mean, isn't that what marriage is: a series of days, weeks, years, with two people living together, laughing together, wanting to murder each other because why the hell did you leave your socks on the goddamn floor AGAIN??
Also, it must be said that wowza but this book is HAWT, like bacon sizzle, mid-July pool weather kind of hot. Ollie and Daniel have the best sexual chemistry. Initially, they decide that they can have sex only on vacation but not at home because that's too real. But with chemistry like that, they give up on that arrangement soon enough and just fuck like rabbits on every available surface, which OMG was so fucking delicious, I can't even.
But it's not just sex. There are feels too. These two are in love, and it's obvious to everyone but Danny. The ending had me grinning from ear to ear. Who knew Daniel could be such a romantic?
I liked that we got to be there for Cole and Ren's wedding, and I'm thrilled that a new Bear, Miller, was introduced. Obviously, West and Sawyer need a story too.
In short, I loved the hell out of this book and look forward to more books in this series.
October 18, 2020
Sorry, I just had to finish my argument with my daughter before writing this review. Yes, of course we were arguing about whether or not we think humans should have tails. What else would we argue about? Oh, and by the way, I am anti-tail all the way. Mostly because of the pants thing. I find myself uncomfortable with the idea of wearing pants with tail-holes.
Anyway. I guess you didn't need to know all of that. Here's my review:
So this was probably my favorite book of the series mainly because one of the guys wasn't a bear. Yes, this does seem like I'm flip-flopping a bit when I've been on the more-bears train the whole time, but it seems like maybe just one bear in each book is enough. I mean two bears? That's too much hair. You know our shower drains, as I mentioned before, can really only handle so much before we are standing in a backed-up tub of disgusting water filled with our own filth. That's just wrong.
The bear, Ollie, has been relentlessly teased throughout the series for getting gay-married multiple times. (Or, I guess as the gays would call it: married.) Daniel, the non-bear... more like a twink-plus... has also been in the series the whole time as a commitment phobic player. So, they wake up in Vegas married, as people are wont to do... in books and movies... and it's on.
I admit that looks pretty magical. That couple dancing has to be the best thing ever.
To avoid a few days of being the butt of jokes they do the reasonable thing and stay fake-married for 8 months. I kind admired their commitment to being liars, but of course you know they will catch the feelings and splatter them everywhere.
It was cute and funny and I actually wouldn't mind if there will be more to the series because there are more bears in this forest and they need mates.
Anyway. I guess you didn't need to know all of that. Here's my review:
So this was probably my favorite book of the series mainly because one of the guys wasn't a bear. Yes, this does seem like I'm flip-flopping a bit when I've been on the more-bears train the whole time, but it seems like maybe just one bear in each book is enough. I mean two bears? That's too much hair. You know our shower drains, as I mentioned before, can really only handle so much before we are standing in a backed-up tub of disgusting water filled with our own filth. That's just wrong.
The bear, Ollie, has been relentlessly teased throughout the series for getting gay-married multiple times. (Or, I guess as the gays would call it: married.) Daniel, the non-bear... more like a twink-plus... has also been in the series the whole time as a commitment phobic player. So, they wake up in Vegas married, as people are wont to do... in books and movies... and it's on.
I admit that looks pretty magical. That couple dancing has to be the best thing ever.
To avoid a few days of being the butt of jokes they do the reasonable thing and stay fake-married for 8 months. I kind admired their commitment to being liars, but of course you know they will catch the feelings and splatter them everywhere.
It was cute and funny and I actually wouldn't mind if there will be more to the series because there are more bears in this forest and they need mates.
September 20, 2020
This is such a sweet series.
Yes, it's a bit oversexed, but I don't mind.
At all.
Everyone of these guys totally grew on me and I am so happy to see them all sail into their HEA.
Especially Ollie, our last guy left... I think we ALL wanted to see him finally happy after his rollercoaster of a love life and his failed marriages.
I also love how this book finally addresses the issue that the guys were being quite mean to him and making fun of his love life which was something that irked me in all previous books...
So what's Ollie's journey here?
If you tried to guess it, you might most likely be right... it's a super fast marriage yet again. But this time, he's actually drunk and finds himself married to Daniel, a guy who has sworn off relationships permanently. Not exactly the best set up for poor Ollie...
When the other guys make fun of Ollie's drunk Las Vegas episode yet again, Daniel stands up to Ollie and claims that their marriage is a real one and was made out of love (and a few glasses of alcohol...).
So when the guys start making bets about the divorce being right around the corner, Dan and Ollie bet against the others that their marriage would last longer than any of Ollie's previous marriages.
It's just that living together as fake husbands isn't easy when the sexual tension is heavy in the air. Ollie knows, though, that bringing sex into the equation will make him fall head over heels again - and Daniel isn't the right type of guy to fall in love with.
Or is he?
It's such an amazing reading journey. It's definitely one of my favorite series. For me, it's rare to be a fan of every single book in a series, but with this one, it's totally true.
Don't miss out on our Four Bears :-)
5 stars!
Yes, it's a bit oversexed, but I don't mind.
At all.
Everyone of these guys totally grew on me and I am so happy to see them all sail into their HEA.
Especially Ollie, our last guy left... I think we ALL wanted to see him finally happy after his rollercoaster of a love life and his failed marriages.
I also love how this book finally addresses the issue that the guys were being quite mean to him and making fun of his love life which was something that irked me in all previous books...
So what's Ollie's journey here?
If you tried to guess it, you might most likely be right... it's a super fast marriage yet again. But this time, he's actually drunk and finds himself married to Daniel, a guy who has sworn off relationships permanently. Not exactly the best set up for poor Ollie...
When the other guys make fun of Ollie's drunk Las Vegas episode yet again, Daniel stands up to Ollie and claims that their marriage is a real one and was made out of love (and a few glasses of alcohol...).
So when the guys start making bets about the divorce being right around the corner, Dan and Ollie bet against the others that their marriage would last longer than any of Ollie's previous marriages.
It's just that living together as fake husbands isn't easy when the sexual tension is heavy in the air. Ollie knows, though, that bringing sex into the equation will make him fall head over heels again - and Daniel isn't the right type of guy to fall in love with.
Or is he?
It's such an amazing reading journey. It's definitely one of my favorite series. For me, it's rare to be a fan of every single book in a series, but with this one, it's totally true.
Don't miss out on our Four Bears :-)
5 stars!
September 21, 2020
*4.5 stars*
Oh, I adored this one.
I'm a big fan of K.M. Neuhold's "Four Bears Construction" series, and I've read each and every one. I mean, what's not to like?? Hairy bears finding love and showing sweet, sweet vulnerability. Count me in, every time. I've been eagerly awaiting Screwed with the promise of Ollie's long awaited HEA, and I was NOT disappointed.
I see some mixed reviews from my friends, but I was grinning the entire time I was reading. I love, love, love a slow-burn, wake-up-married plotline with a just one bed!! plot twist to boot. Those are seriously like crack plot devices for me, and I was hooked.
Ollie was so sweet, and I loved the opposites-attract vibe I got between him and Daniel. They were so great together, and I adored how we got to see their relationship progress over a series of months. We got great depth of character and relationship development. I also, and this is a minor thing, like that we got some more mainstream, less porno-sounding names for these dudes.
Just a really nice way to wrap up the series, Screwed was a romance-y, romance for those of us who love these beefy, loveable guys. I'm a happy camper.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
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Oh, I adored this one.
I'm a big fan of K.M. Neuhold's "Four Bears Construction" series, and I've read each and every one. I mean, what's not to like?? Hairy bears finding love and showing sweet, sweet vulnerability. Count me in, every time. I've been eagerly awaiting Screwed with the promise of Ollie's long awaited HEA, and I was NOT disappointed.
I see some mixed reviews from my friends, but I was grinning the entire time I was reading. I love, love, love a slow-burn, wake-up-married plotline with a just one bed!! plot twist to boot. Those are seriously like crack plot devices for me, and I was hooked.
Ollie was so sweet, and I loved the opposites-attract vibe I got between him and Daniel. They were so great together, and I adored how we got to see their relationship progress over a series of months. We got great depth of character and relationship development. I also, and this is a minor thing, like that we got some more mainstream, less porno-sounding names for these dudes.
Just a really nice way to wrap up the series, Screwed was a romance-y, romance for those of us who love these beefy, loveable guys. I'm a happy camper.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
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February 25, 2024
4.5***** stars
I’m a huge fan of the wake-up-married trope but not usually super excited about any of the “fake” tropes. But this fake marriage (although legally married) with winning a bet on the line didn’t make it particularly less predictable but def more exciting.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, seriously. It gave me all the swoon and all the happy feels. Totally recommended!!
*The bonus scene of how their drunken Vegas wedding went down is absolutely worth downloading after finishing this book. ♡
**************
Four Bears Construction Series
Book 1 - Caulky
Book 2 - Nailed
Book 3 - Hardwood
Book 4 - Screwed - 4.5 stars
Book 5 - Stud
Book 6 - Stripped
Book 7 - Drilled
I’m a huge fan of the wake-up-married trope but not usually super excited about any of the “fake” tropes. But this fake marriage (although legally married) with winning a bet on the line didn’t make it particularly less predictable but def more exciting.
“What are you smiling about?”
“Just thinking about how crazy I am about you.”
“Still?” he jokes. “All this time and you’re not the least bit sick of me?”
“Not even a little,” I answer easily. “Although, if you got body snatched by someone who would pick their clothes up off the floor, I might not work too hard to save you.”
“Jerk,”
I LOVED THIS BOOK, seriously. It gave me all the swoon and all the happy feels. Totally recommended!!
*The bonus scene of how their drunken Vegas wedding went down is absolutely worth downloading after finishing this book. ♡
There’s a reason I had to turn you down when you asked me for a date.”
“Why?”
“Because you’re dangerous,”
**************
Four Bears Construction Series
Book 1 - Caulky
Book 2 - Nailed
Book 3 - Hardwood
Book 4 - Screwed - 4.5 stars
Book 5 - Stud
Book 6 - Stripped
Book 7 - Drilled
February 25, 2023
Later edit : OMG, the bonus epilogue with the drunken proposal and wedding was hilarious!!!
“……….and clumsily lowering himself to one knee. “Ollie, um…” “Williams,” I help by supplying my last name. “Yup, Williams,” he agrees. “Marry me and teach me all about love so I can write the best wedding speech ever?” ……………..
“Sure, what the hell.” “Woot,” he shouts, attempting to get to his feet and failing. I reach down to help him up, and he giggles, leaning against me for support. “Did you hear that? He said ‘what the hell’,” he declares to the nearest person, who eyes us with amusement.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Still too young- acting for a couple of 40 years old men but they were cute drunks 🤣
There was something I didn’t quite like at this book , something bothered me though I wouldn’t know for sure if it was Daniel who was too bratty for a 40 years old guy (all the characters in this series read much younger;I felt the same with Cole and Ren)Ollie who was too good to be true or the constant thinking of sex and boners and pecs and dicks 🙄 And it was too damn long and it dragged a lot. I wish I liked this more because I’ve always adored Ollie but I think Daniel wasn’t a good fit for him. Ollie needed more, he needed kindness, somebody to court him , to chase after him , to shower him with attention and love not the other way around. He was discarded by 3 husbands already, he wanted so hard to be loved, he shouldn’t have had to chase and beg for Daniel’s love . It bothered me that his HEA was so hard earned . So yeah, 3 stars and Cole and Ren are still my favorite couple.
“……….and clumsily lowering himself to one knee. “Ollie, um…” “Williams,” I help by supplying my last name. “Yup, Williams,” he agrees. “Marry me and teach me all about love so I can write the best wedding speech ever?” ……………..
“Sure, what the hell.” “Woot,” he shouts, attempting to get to his feet and failing. I reach down to help him up, and he giggles, leaning against me for support. “Did you hear that? He said ‘what the hell’,” he declares to the nearest person, who eyes us with amusement.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Still too young- acting for a couple of 40 years old men but they were cute drunks 🤣
There was something I didn’t quite like at this book , something bothered me though I wouldn’t know for sure if it was Daniel who was too bratty for a 40 years old guy (all the characters in this series read much younger;I felt the same with Cole and Ren)Ollie who was too good to be true or the constant thinking of sex and boners and pecs and dicks 🙄 And it was too damn long and it dragged a lot. I wish I liked this more because I’ve always adored Ollie but I think Daniel wasn’t a good fit for him. Ollie needed more, he needed kindness, somebody to court him , to chase after him , to shower him with attention and love not the other way around. He was discarded by 3 husbands already, he wanted so hard to be loved, he shouldn’t have had to chase and beg for Daniel’s love . It bothered me that his HEA was so hard earned . So yeah, 3 stars and Cole and Ren are still my favorite couple.
August 26, 2020
K.M. saves the best for last.
Throughout this whole series I've been waiting for Ollie's story and it did not disappoint at all. I was also really happy that it was Daniel who proved to be the perfect person as he also really needed to discover that forever can happen.
Together they were on fire, the chemistry oozes between them, even when they're supposedly only friends and the whole fake marriage trope gets a refreshing update when a drunken Vegas wedding (Ollie's fourth!) becomes not only a solid and meaningful friendship, but a true partnership based on mutual respect and affection.
It's ridiculously swoony and romantic as they just slowly drift into actually being married and in a proper relationship without Daniel ever realising that's just what he's doing.
Ollie is more aware, he knows he's falling for his Husband as Daniel constantly refers to himself as in a somewhat joking fashion.
But it takes a really solid shock to the system - and a kick up the backside by his best friend Ren - for Daniel to admit the truth too.
The ending is beyond gorgeous! I just adored everything about it and I am so glad that the wait was worth it.
Now I need the spin-off series STAT because we get a new bear introduced in this one which I'm absolutely intrigued by and also because West/Sawyer is also going to be a doozy I can just tell!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
Throughout this whole series I've been waiting for Ollie's story and it did not disappoint at all. I was also really happy that it was Daniel who proved to be the perfect person as he also really needed to discover that forever can happen.
Together they were on fire, the chemistry oozes between them, even when they're supposedly only friends and the whole fake marriage trope gets a refreshing update when a drunken Vegas wedding (Ollie's fourth!) becomes not only a solid and meaningful friendship, but a true partnership based on mutual respect and affection.
It's ridiculously swoony and romantic as they just slowly drift into actually being married and in a proper relationship without Daniel ever realising that's just what he's doing.
Ollie is more aware, he knows he's falling for his Husband as Daniel constantly refers to himself as in a somewhat joking fashion.
But it takes a really solid shock to the system - and a kick up the backside by his best friend Ren - for Daniel to admit the truth too.
The ending is beyond gorgeous! I just adored everything about it and I am so glad that the wait was worth it.
Now I need the spin-off series STAT because we get a new bear introduced in this one which I'm absolutely intrigued by and also because West/Sawyer is also going to be a doozy I can just tell!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
August 23, 2020
All the stars for this book, seriously this broke my stars rating system.
I have been waiting for this book since we met Ollie in Caulky, it was probably my most anticipated release of the entire year. I was so happy when I received an ARC of this book.
I don’t know how to describe it except that it was perfect. This was all I wanted for Ollie and way more. Ollie has such a big heart and he deserved his happy ever after all the shit he’s been through, no one is more deserving of a nice man than he is and Daniel was exactly that. He’s the perfect man for Ollie, together they balance each other out. These two were so good together, they are made for each other. I couldn’t have thought of anyone better for them.
I pretty much swooned through this entire book. It was so damn romantic. It was the perfect movie romance Ollie has always wanted but could never find before. I’m so happy for him.
Also I loved how it took place over months, they had all the time in the world to develop a real connection and to fall in love with each other. There is nothing forced here. Everything develops itself on the perfect timeline and it’s so romantic.
I loved how there was no unnessecary angst or anything like that, it was just a lovely story of the two of them falling in love.
Also, this book introduces a new bear to the company and I am so excited for his story and to see the stories of the other characters who haven’t gotten a book year, this series is so good and I need more of it, so much more!
I have been waiting for this book since we met Ollie in Caulky, it was probably my most anticipated release of the entire year. I was so happy when I received an ARC of this book.
I don’t know how to describe it except that it was perfect. This was all I wanted for Ollie and way more. Ollie has such a big heart and he deserved his happy ever after all the shit he’s been through, no one is more deserving of a nice man than he is and Daniel was exactly that. He’s the perfect man for Ollie, together they balance each other out. These two were so good together, they are made for each other. I couldn’t have thought of anyone better for them.
I pretty much swooned through this entire book. It was so damn romantic. It was the perfect movie romance Ollie has always wanted but could never find before. I’m so happy for him.
Also I loved how it took place over months, they had all the time in the world to develop a real connection and to fall in love with each other. There is nothing forced here. Everything develops itself on the perfect timeline and it’s so romantic.
I loved how there was no unnessecary angst or anything like that, it was just a lovely story of the two of them falling in love.
Also, this book introduces a new bear to the company and I am so excited for his story and to see the stories of the other characters who haven’t gotten a book year, this series is so good and I need more of it, so much more!
September 7, 2020
I had to suspend my disbelief so much, I forgot what I was reading at some point. I kept stumbling upon stuff that didn't add up. Also, I wonder why I didn't find the other guys so obnoxious in their own books as in this one.
September 4, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 Stars.
🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 Call the Fire Department
🥰🥰🥰🥰/5 Feels Level
So I have this thing I do when I start a new romance book before bed. I can't put it down for the night until I get to the first kiss. With the right book, first kisses are magical. And I simply can't bring myself to abandon a book for the night without getting to the magic. Oh sure, this doesn't always work out that way. I mean, if I'm reading a sloth slow burn book or series, I can't do that. What am I going to do, stay up for weeks? Or if it's an allergy and Benadryl night. Good luck getting me to stay awake through that. 🤣But in general, I can't close my eyes until I reach that kiss! 😘
Well, with this book, my plan backfired spectacularly. I kept reading, and reading and reading...It took to the mark to get to that darn first kiss! It was also 3:00 am and I had work at 9:30 am. No regrets. 🤷🏻♀️ I'm tired today but it was worth it. That kiss and this book were perfect.
"For a second, I forget how to breathe, forget how to move, forget how to do anything but feel. Ollie’s mouth is still under mine, his lips soft and warm. My heart does complicated acrobatics against my ribcage, the swarm of butterflies in my stomach seeming to multiply by the second until the fluttering occupies every inch of my body, and my skin tingles and sizzles."
I LOVED this book! I was scared to read it too. I've been waiting for Ollie's book since book one. And waiting for him and Daniel together just as long. So I had super high expectations. All of them were met. It was flawless. This is, by far, the best book of the series so far. I can't imagine any future ones being as good. I might be wrong. But I have a feeling this one will end up being my favorite.
Ollie and Daniel were the perfect match. It was obvious, even though it took them both, Daniel especially, ages to realize it. What I loved most was how they were each other's biggest champions. Daniel refused to let the other guy's tease and make fun of Ollie. Which is something that has been getting on my nerves for the whole series. A joke is one thing but their teasing was becoming cruel. And Daniel would have no more of that. This melted me. For his part, Ollie gave Daniel support to make changes in his own life. I loved all of this.
This was a beautiful, very sexy, love story. One that I know I will go back and reread.
September 8, 2020
3.5 Stars!
This cover. Ugh. This is NOT how I picture Ollie. Not sure what's happening with his facial expression.
As for the actual story, it was just okay for me. Didn't really hold my interest. And I thought the other Bears were kind of jerks. Not sure why they never bothered me in their respective stories. I felt bad for Ollie.
This isn't a favorite storyline/premise for me to begin with. I did like the banter between Ollie and Daniel and thought they had some pretty good chemistry.
IDK, it was fine. It didn't wow me.
This cover. Ugh. This is NOT how I picture Ollie. Not sure what's happening with his facial expression.
As for the actual story, it was just okay for me. Didn't really hold my interest. And I thought the other Bears were kind of jerks. Not sure why they never bothered me in their respective stories. I felt bad for Ollie.
This isn't a favorite storyline/premise for me to begin with. I did like the banter between Ollie and Daniel and thought they had some pretty good chemistry.
IDK, it was fine. It didn't wow me.
October 8, 2025
I've been wanting to wrap Ollie in a warm fuzzy blanket since book 1, and then maybe shake some sense into him.
My heart is still doing funny things in my chest because of the way Daniel stood up for him, even before they had anything going on.
I was this close to some real tears for these two idiots, but I held on, barely.
Book 1, 2 & 4 were the stand outs in this series for me.
My heart is still doing funny things in my chest because of the way Daniel stood up for him, even before they had anything going on.
I was this close to some real tears for these two idiots, but I held on, barely.
Book 1, 2 & 4 were the stand outs in this series for me.
August 24, 2024
4.5 Stars- I loved this one! Ollie and Daniel were so cute together! Loved how sassy Daniel was and Ollie was the sweetest!
The friend group is growing and I’m enjoying every character so so much.
On to the next one!
The friend group is growing and I’m enjoying every character so so much.
On to the next one!
February 29, 2024
Surprisingly good, esp. considering I jumped right to book 4 without having read the previous ones.
And that’s a thing I do only VERY rarely, except when one of my trusted goodreads besties (like Kati) recommends a book.
And Kati was right: it’s cute. It’s the story of one of the “bears”, Ollie, who’s in his forties (I think), and who has a very bad track record with marriages. And with relationships in general, seeing as he’s in love with being in love, wanting (and never finding) THE picture perfect partner. After a particularly despicable boyfriend (who hit on Ollie’s friends WHILE Ollie was there, too), Ollie gets drunk - and hooks up with Daniel, the best friend of Ollie’s brother’s fiancé.
Don’t worry, it all makes sense 😅
Daniel isn’t one for relationships, and that’s why he - gently - turns Ollie down when Ollie wants a repeat.
Months later, during a bachelor party in Vegas, Ollie and Daniel get drunk again - and end up getting married.
Now I know what you’re thinking - same old, same old…. But it’s not. There decide to pretend it’s a real marriage, because Daniel doesn’t want everyone making fun and/or take pity on Ollie. And they bet their friends that after 8 months, they’ll still be married.
And they’re… cute. They actually treat the entire situation very… maturely, if that makes sense. They try everything to NOT fall in love during these months.
But ofc, they fail, and it’s a joy witnessing them failing for each other ❤️
It’s sweet, it will make you feel good, and it will make you smile. It’s not perfect, but it will give you a few hours of lovely escapism 💕
And that’s a thing I do only VERY rarely, except when one of my trusted goodreads besties (like Kati) recommends a book.
And Kati was right: it’s cute. It’s the story of one of the “bears”, Ollie, who’s in his forties (I think), and who has a very bad track record with marriages. And with relationships in general, seeing as he’s in love with being in love, wanting (and never finding) THE picture perfect partner. After a particularly despicable boyfriend (who hit on Ollie’s friends WHILE Ollie was there, too), Ollie gets drunk - and hooks up with Daniel, the best friend of Ollie’s brother’s fiancé.
Don’t worry, it all makes sense 😅
Daniel isn’t one for relationships, and that’s why he - gently - turns Ollie down when Ollie wants a repeat.
Months later, during a bachelor party in Vegas, Ollie and Daniel get drunk again - and end up getting married.
Now I know what you’re thinking - same old, same old…. But it’s not. There decide to pretend it’s a real marriage, because Daniel doesn’t want everyone making fun and/or take pity on Ollie. And they bet their friends that after 8 months, they’ll still be married.
And they’re… cute. They actually treat the entire situation very… maturely, if that makes sense. They try everything to NOT fall in love during these months.
But ofc, they fail, and it’s a joy witnessing them failing for each other ❤️
It’s sweet, it will make you feel good, and it will make you smile. It’s not perfect, but it will give you a few hours of lovely escapism 💕
December 9, 2020
I'm thinking about clever things to say about the content of this book but all I can come up with is that I really, really liked it and Ollie is a sweetheart and I love him.
September 5, 2020
Ollie finally found his HEA! I wasn’t so fond of Daniel in the previous books, so I wasn’t excited about this match.
Ollie and Daniel got drunk at Cole and Ren’s bachelor party and woke up married. Ollie is upset about another stupid wedding (his fourth, hello Ross Geller!) and all the teasing he will get. So Daniel decides to pretend it’s real and make a bet with everyone else about how long it will last. Nobody believes them. And the guys were assholes to Ollie as usual, which really pissed me off at times.
The book is presented as a series of scenes from their married life over the 8 months that the bet lasts. And while I loved it at first, there was a point in the middle where I felt like we were just reading one sex scene per month and not much else. It was hot, but I didn’t feel the feelings. Thankfully, it picked up and there was more emotion on page in the last months.
The end is crazy and OTT, but I loved it. Ollie and Daniel were amazing together.
I’ve liked the whole series, but I have found that in general, it’s high in laughs and sex, and a bit low in feelings. 🤷♀️
Ollie and Daniel got drunk at Cole and Ren’s bachelor party and woke up married. Ollie is upset about another stupid wedding (his fourth, hello Ross Geller!) and all the teasing he will get. So Daniel decides to pretend it’s real and make a bet with everyone else about how long it will last. Nobody believes them. And the guys were assholes to Ollie as usual, which really pissed me off at times.
The book is presented as a series of scenes from their married life over the 8 months that the bet lasts. And while I loved it at first, there was a point in the middle where I felt like we were just reading one sex scene per month and not much else. It was hot, but I didn’t feel the feelings. Thankfully, it picked up and there was more emotion on page in the last months.
The end is crazy and OTT, but I loved it. Ollie and Daniel were amazing together.
I’ve liked the whole series, but I have found that in general, it’s high in laughs and sex, and a bit low in feelings. 🤷♀️
December 20, 2022
2.5 Stars
You know that feeling when you read an entire series because you're dying for a certain character's book but the author saves them for last, and then when you finally get their book you're just left disappointed and sad?
I didn't hate this book by any means but I didn't like it all that much either. I've been anxiously awaiting for Ollie to find love since the moment I met him. A sweet, kind, older man who wants to be loved so badly that he keeps settling and not getting what he deserves? I was all about that. I was excited that he was going to end up with Daniel and when I found out that it was a "woke up married" trope I nearly exploded with glee. Upon reading, I discovered it was the type of "fake to real" wherein the characters lie and pretend to be married to win a bet and let's just say my excitement plummeted.
Not only was the plot unrealistic, but it also wasn't even unrealistic in a fun, entertaining way. Instead, I found myself skimming and pushing through to finish. The group of guys were annoying AF at times (wtf was that bar scene??) and I wish it hadn't taken Ollie and Daniel so long to become a real couple. I would recommend reading the series in order, as it would likely be difficult to remember who everyone is and how they're related, and you wouldn't understand the abundant references to past events. Even so, I still struggle to tell Stone and Dare apart most of the time 🙃 While I enjoy seeing past couples in future books, they somewhat overwhelmed the plot and hogged page time here and it got irritating. Overall, I'm really sad I didn't love this, but evidently there are future books coming (West and Sawyer??) so I do plan on reading those.
Standalone - Other books within series:
Book 1: Caulky → 3 Stars
Book 2: Nailed → 3 Stars
Book 3: Hardwood → 3.75 Stars
Book 4: Screwed → 2.5 Stars
You know that feeling when you read an entire series because you're dying for a certain character's book but the author saves them for last, and then when you finally get their book you're just left disappointed and sad?
I didn't hate this book by any means but I didn't like it all that much either. I've been anxiously awaiting for Ollie to find love since the moment I met him. A sweet, kind, older man who wants to be loved so badly that he keeps settling and not getting what he deserves? I was all about that. I was excited that he was going to end up with Daniel and when I found out that it was a "woke up married" trope I nearly exploded with glee. Upon reading, I discovered it was the type of "fake to real" wherein the characters lie and pretend to be married to win a bet and let's just say my excitement plummeted.
Not only was the plot unrealistic, but it also wasn't even unrealistic in a fun, entertaining way. Instead, I found myself skimming and pushing through to finish. The group of guys were annoying AF at times (wtf was that bar scene??) and I wish it hadn't taken Ollie and Daniel so long to become a real couple. I would recommend reading the series in order, as it would likely be difficult to remember who everyone is and how they're related, and you wouldn't understand the abundant references to past events. Even so, I still struggle to tell Stone and Dare apart most of the time 🙃 While I enjoy seeing past couples in future books, they somewhat overwhelmed the plot and hogged page time here and it got irritating. Overall, I'm really sad I didn't love this, but evidently there are future books coming (West and Sawyer??) so I do plan on reading those.
Standalone - Other books within series:
Book 1: Caulky → 3 Stars
Book 2: Nailed → 3 Stars
Book 3: Hardwood → 3.75 Stars
Book 4: Screwed → 2.5 Stars
September 4, 2020
Really enjoyed this one ... think it’s my favorite. Ollie was the adorable bear of a man who just couldn’t get it right with his partners. Daniel was the uptight, relationship phobe who played the cool card to protect his heart. After a rash decision in Vegas they are thrown together ... the journey was lovely ❤️❤️❤️
September 5, 2020
Ollie finally gets everything he's always wanted in a bit of an unconventional way. An opposites attract, wake up married, fake husband story that had plenty of humor and heat, feisty Daniel and laid-back Ollie worked very well together.
There's a bet on how long Ollie's latest marriage will last, and a set of rules they both agree on and they try their best to keep their hands off each other, but luckily there's always a loophole. As their fake marriage morphs into a real relationship, the two become a formidable team, supporting each other at every turn. We get to see Ollie finally take a stand against the non-stop ribbing from his friends and family and Daniel get a taste of what it's like to be valued in a relationship.
This is up there with Caulky as my favorites in the series and it looks like there is going to be more to come from the Four Bears world.
There's a bet on how long Ollie's latest marriage will last, and a set of rules they both agree on and they try their best to keep their hands off each other, but luckily there's always a loophole. As their fake marriage morphs into a real relationship, the two become a formidable team, supporting each other at every turn. We get to see Ollie finally take a stand against the non-stop ribbing from his friends and family and Daniel get a taste of what it's like to be valued in a relationship.
This is up there with Caulky as my favorites in the series and it looks like there is going to be more to come from the Four Bears world.
August 25, 2020
Finally!! I've wanted Ollie's book since Caulky (book 1) and the wait was definitely WORTH IT!!! This is my favourite book in the series. It's so perfect and exactly what Ollie deserves!!
I just smiled throughout this book because it's so romantic and swoon worthy. Also I'm a sucker for fake marriage!
Daniel and Ollie are amazing together. They are complete opposites. Ollie, who wears his heart on his sleeve and Daniel, who doesn't believe in love. I love how they bring the best in each other. And after all the shit he's been through, I'm glad Ollie gets his own rom-com HEA. And the bonus scene was all kinds of adorable.
I love every single thing about this book and I'd recommend this to everyone. It's steamy and swoony and there's only-one-bed! It's dual POV and can be read as a standalone. (Though it's better if you read it in order)
*ARC provided by the author via Vibrant Promotions in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
I just smiled throughout this book because it's so romantic and swoon worthy. Also I'm a sucker for fake marriage!
Daniel and Ollie are amazing together. They are complete opposites. Ollie, who wears his heart on his sleeve and Daniel, who doesn't believe in love. I love how they bring the best in each other. And after all the shit he's been through, I'm glad Ollie gets his own rom-com HEA. And the bonus scene was all kinds of adorable.
I love every single thing about this book and I'd recommend this to everyone. It's steamy and swoony and there's only-one-bed! It's dual POV and can be read as a standalone. (Though it's better if you read it in order)
*ARC provided by the author via Vibrant Promotions in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
September 10, 2020
Ollie and Daniel get their day !
Ollie is a big, hairy bear of a man, owner and worker at Four Bears Construction, with some marriages that have already failed.
Now, it's Cole and Ren's wedding, so everybody is there.
Ren's best friend is Daniel, a snarky, doesn't-believe-in-love, character,working as a paralegal, who secretly wishes he finds his "one."
So, the party is on, and tequila sends Ollie and Daniel into a marriage chapel, waking up hungover, and shocked.
The way the group of men treated Ollie was rude and bullying, but he's always taken it, until now.
There's a bet, and a deal, where Ollie and Daniel, agree to stay married to win that bet.
As to be expected, Oliie and Daniel's relationship becomes more, with extremely satisfying hot sex, but it's more than just that. Feeling get involved, as the two men navigate the fake marriage, and we find them wishing it was real. Intense emotion, sizzling sexy times, and a deep friendship evolve.
Throughout the time span, Ollie treats Daniel like he's special, encouraging him to dive in and go for the career he dreams of, and Daniel is exceedingly happy with his "husband" and strives for that dream.
The marriage becomes each man's idea of perfection, so what happens after the 8 month bet term limit ?
Will these two men get all of the happiness they deserve? Fab epilogue!
ENJOY !
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Ollie is a big, hairy bear of a man, owner and worker at Four Bears Construction, with some marriages that have already failed.
Now, it's Cole and Ren's wedding, so everybody is there.
Ren's best friend is Daniel, a snarky, doesn't-believe-in-love, character,working as a paralegal, who secretly wishes he finds his "one."
So, the party is on, and tequila sends Ollie and Daniel into a marriage chapel, waking up hungover, and shocked.
The way the group of men treated Ollie was rude and bullying, but he's always taken it, until now.
There's a bet, and a deal, where Ollie and Daniel, agree to stay married to win that bet.
As to be expected, Oliie and Daniel's relationship becomes more, with extremely satisfying hot sex, but it's more than just that. Feeling get involved, as the two men navigate the fake marriage, and we find them wishing it was real. Intense emotion, sizzling sexy times, and a deep friendship evolve.
Throughout the time span, Ollie treats Daniel like he's special, encouraging him to dive in and go for the career he dreams of, and Daniel is exceedingly happy with his "husband" and strives for that dream.
The marriage becomes each man's idea of perfection, so what happens after the 8 month bet term limit ?
Will these two men get all of the happiness they deserve? Fab epilogue!
ENJOY !
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September 2, 2020
Favorite in the series!
Oh this is hands down my favorite book in the series! I just adored Ollie and Daniel. This was such a romantic, swoony book that gave me all the feels and had me smiling from beginning to end. I have loved Ollie from when we first met him in book 1 and was dying to see him find true happiness.
Daniel and Ollie were just so perfect for each other, they just needed some time to figure that out. Ollie has such a big, wonderful heart...he just needed to find the right person to share it with. And Daniel needed to learn there is such a thing as true love if you allow yourself to feel it. What starts out as a fake marriage grows into true love and happiness and it was such a heartwarming journey. Their first kiss was one of the most satisfying, romantic kisses ever, it just made my heart melt!
KM Neuhold just keeps getting better and better. The writing is spot on and she delivered all the goods with this book! The friendships and relationships that have been building throughout the series are ever present and so well done I feel immersed in their world and dont want to leave. I am so happy their will be more books in the series and cannot wait for the next one!
Oh this is hands down my favorite book in the series! I just adored Ollie and Daniel. This was such a romantic, swoony book that gave me all the feels and had me smiling from beginning to end. I have loved Ollie from when we first met him in book 1 and was dying to see him find true happiness.
Daniel and Ollie were just so perfect for each other, they just needed some time to figure that out. Ollie has such a big, wonderful heart...he just needed to find the right person to share it with. And Daniel needed to learn there is such a thing as true love if you allow yourself to feel it. What starts out as a fake marriage grows into true love and happiness and it was such a heartwarming journey. Their first kiss was one of the most satisfying, romantic kisses ever, it just made my heart melt!
KM Neuhold just keeps getting better and better. The writing is spot on and she delivered all the goods with this book! The friendships and relationships that have been building throughout the series are ever present and so well done I feel immersed in their world and dont want to leave. I am so happy their will be more books in the series and cannot wait for the next one!
September 14, 2020
I loved the first book in this series and didn't like the next 2. This one, well, I am kind of on the fence. I certainly liked it better than books 2 & 3 but none of them were able to capture the magic from the first book.
Bummer.
I guess this ended up being ok. I don't think it is funny that Ollie has been married so many times and I don't think any of the teasing was all that funny either. Ollie's brother and co-workers are kind of dicks. That whole setup in the beginning with the new employee? So distasteful.
I dunno, it had its moments and I'm super happy for Ollie finally.
Is there going to be a spin-off or is this the last one?
Bummer.
I guess this ended up being ok. I don't think it is funny that Ollie has been married so many times and I don't think any of the teasing was all that funny either. Ollie's brother and co-workers are kind of dicks. That whole setup in the beginning with the new employee? So distasteful.
I dunno, it had its moments and I'm super happy for Ollie finally.
Is there going to be a spin-off or is this the last one?
September 17, 2020
— 3.5 Stars —
Finally!!! Ollie’s story... Already from the first book in the series Ollie was my favorite character and I knew his story will come last.
I really liked it. Ollie was the sweetest gentle giant (like expected). To tell you the truth— I didn’t really got Daniel...
but together they were really sweet. It was fun, romantic and sexy read and a great final for the series (although I’m kind of suspicious now because of Miller?)
But it was great! 👏🏻👏🏻
Finally!!! Ollie’s story... Already from the first book in the series Ollie was my favorite character and I knew his story will come last.
I really liked it. Ollie was the sweetest gentle giant (like expected). To tell you the truth— I didn’t really got Daniel...
but together they were really sweet. It was fun, romantic and sexy read and a great final for the series (although I’m kind of suspicious now because of Miller?)
But it was great! 👏🏻👏🏻
March 12, 2021
Ollie is such a dream. I can’t believe I put this off for months! Nothing really revolutionary or new but the heart is just there.
September 5, 2020
3.5 Stars
The story was great and I really enjoyed it. I just wished the other Bears had gotten more retribution for years of painful teasing than what they got. But, that's just me and my vindictive heart. lol.. I will say that there was a quite a lot of sex in this. I don't know if that was the case with the previous books but I definitely took notice of it in this book and started skimming because frankly, my fave Ollie was a sweetheart and I was more interested in how he got his long overdue HEA rather than all the hot sex he was having. *shrugs*
Aside those niggles, everything went pretty well; no over the top drama, no unnecessary angst and oh we get to have more books in the series! If that is not a win, I don't know what else is!
I love this series and hope the additional books bring me as much laughter and happiness as this book and the previous books did.
The story was great and I really enjoyed it. I just wished the other Bears had gotten more retribution for years of painful teasing than what they got. But, that's just me and my vindictive heart. lol.. I will say that there was a quite a lot of sex in this. I don't know if that was the case with the previous books but I definitely took notice of it in this book and started skimming because frankly, my fave Ollie was a sweetheart and I was more interested in how he got his long overdue HEA rather than all the hot sex he was having. *shrugs*
Aside those niggles, everything went pretty well; no over the top drama, no unnecessary angst and oh we get to have more books in the series! If that is not a win, I don't know what else is!
I love this series and hope the additional books bring me as much laughter and happiness as this book and the previous books did.
July 16, 2021
What do you get when a commitment-phobe and a dude who's desperate to fall in love drink way too much tequila in Vegas? 'Screwed' finally gives us Ollie and Daniel's love story, but it's not all rose petals and champagne, and they have plenty to work through before they get their happy ever after.
Dual POV, contemporary romance, fake lovers to friends to lovers, plenty of sexy heat, some humor, and a very happy ending.
Dual POV, contemporary romance, fake lovers to friends to lovers, plenty of sexy heat, some humor, and a very happy ending.
September 4, 2020
I'm so fucking happy for Ollie I'm still smiling!!! ❤
This was such a lovely read, I was worried because I hated the last one and I love Ol so I wanted a good end for him. Thank god K.M. delivered!
I felt this book was so much like Ollie himself, it was super sweet, full of love and low angst. Daniel was good for him, he needed someone to protect him and he filled the role completely. Their relationship flowed so effortlessly, there were no stupid arguments, no stupid drama, it was light and beautiful.
I admire Ollie, to be like him you have to have guts, being constantly exposed to love and hurt is something for the strong ones and the other guys never got that, besides he always got hurt but he never gave up, that's some thought shit. I do think he should stop building his life around loving another man and more about loving himself, I feel like he started but stopped at the end of it a little bit, in my mind I'm just gonna think he kept going. 🤭❤
I'm content with this story, It was lovely, I smiled the whole time and I'm so happy for Ollie! *swoons* ❤🥰
This was such a lovely read, I was worried because I hated the last one and I love Ol so I wanted a good end for him. Thank god K.M. delivered!
I felt this book was so much like Ollie himself, it was super sweet, full of love and low angst. Daniel was good for him, he needed someone to protect him and he filled the role completely. Their relationship flowed so effortlessly, there were no stupid arguments, no stupid drama, it was light and beautiful.
I admire Ollie, to be like him you have to have guts, being constantly exposed to love and hurt is something for the strong ones and the other guys never got that, besides he always got hurt but he never gave up, that's some thought shit. I do think he should stop building his life around loving another man and more about loving himself, I feel like he started but stopped at the end of it a little bit, in my mind I'm just gonna think he kept going. 🤭❤
I'm content with this story, It was lovely, I smiled the whole time and I'm so happy for Ollie! *swoons* ❤🥰
March 8, 2024
2.something *
Never the most realistic trope, but fun. Ollie incredibly sweet made a promising hero. But it falls flat. All the other characters are horrible and the story felt more about them than the couple. Not being a follower of the series (only read one other) i really couldn't see their appeal or get a picture of who anyone was.
The story is pretty much about how much Ollie and Daniel want to have sex, then about them having all the sex - which was ok until 60/70% by then I was bored, found i wasn't invested in their hea or winning of the bet ..whichever was the point. Even at the end i wasn't feeling the happy and greeted the words 'epilogue ' with a tired sigh.
The bar scene with the new employee is a BIG wtf that needs mentioning; wrong on so many levels, it really left a nasty taste but ultimately was treated like a low consequence joke.
Think maybe not an author/series for me, get the appeal but overall they leave me sadly underwhelmed.
Never the most realistic trope, but fun. Ollie incredibly sweet made a promising hero. But it falls flat. All the other characters are horrible and the story felt more about them than the couple. Not being a follower of the series (only read one other) i really couldn't see their appeal or get a picture of who anyone was.
The story is pretty much about how much Ollie and Daniel want to have sex, then about them having all the sex - which was ok until 60/70% by then I was bored, found i wasn't invested in their hea or winning of the bet ..whichever was the point. Even at the end i wasn't feeling the happy and greeted the words 'epilogue ' with a tired sigh.
The bar scene with the new employee is a BIG wtf that needs mentioning; wrong on so many levels, it really left a nasty taste but ultimately was treated like a low consequence joke.
Think maybe not an author/series for me, get the appeal but overall they leave me sadly underwhelmed.
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