Bear in a Bookstore

A grumpy grizzly protector. A fiercely independent heroine healing from the past. A fated love worth fighting for.

Desi Mitchell is ready for his next chapter — one that involves putting down roots, starting a family, and claiming the mate destiny promised him. The former military security expert has launched his own firm just as the Famous Race descends on Estes Park, bringing chaos, trouble, and a treasure hunt that’s turning the quiet town upside down. But the real distraction is Kora Meredith — the stubborn, beautiful new bookstore owner his bear insists is the one.

Kora’s rebuilding her life one carefully planned day at a time. Turning an old brothel into a bookstore is part of her plan — a way to stay grounded, manage her anxiety, and keep the ghosts of her past at bay. She doesn’t have time for adventures… or relationships… or a relentless, ex-Marine grizzly shifter who keeps showing up at her door with that protective gleam in his eye.

But when the treasure hunt takes a dangerous turn, Kora’s quiet world collides with Desi’s fierce determination. Forced into close quarters and undeniable attraction, they’ll uncover more than just secrets buried beneath the town — they’ll discover the kind of love that’s patient, healing, and strong enough to weather every storm.

📚 Bear in a Bookstore is a heartfelt fated mates shifter romance featuring a protective alpha with a soft heart, a heroine learning to embrace life and love on her own terms, a small-town treasure hunt, and the slow, tender burn of healing together.