Waking the Bear
Shifter Wars
By: Kerry
Adrienne
Release Date:
August 1, 2016
Carina Press
Barclay Publicity
A shifter war is brewing and Griff must decide between the
clan he has to protect and the woman destined to be his mate. WAKING THE BEAR is a tale where passion and
danger lurk in the heart of the forest.
This novel is perfect for fans of The Bear King’s Captive by Milly
Taiden and Reinike by Becca Fanning.
Sexy shifter passion is
awakened when two unlikely lovers are challenged by secrets, danger and an
unstoppable need to claim one's mate…
For human Amy Francis,
the secluded cabin in Deep Creek is the haven she needs to map out a fresh new
start. She never expected her heart to be reawakened by a distraction like
Griff Martin, commanding yet gentle, too ferociously sensual to ignore. It's
clear that patrolling the forest is more than a job to Griff—it's a means of
survival. But what Amy doesn't realize is she's reawakened the beast within
him.
Griff's dormant hunger is stirred by this intoxicating woman…and threatened by the secret she must never learn. Duty-bound to defend his bear clan against an avenging pride of lion shifters, Griff's entire world is upended when he meets Amy. His animal need to claim his mate has taken hold, but that very desire could seal her fate as an unwitting pawn in battle.
Now, as a shifter war looms, Griff must decide between letting Amy go or following his most carnal instincts. To have her would change his life…but risk everything he knows and was born to protect.
Griff's dormant hunger is stirred by this intoxicating woman…and threatened by the secret she must never learn. Duty-bound to defend his bear clan against an avenging pride of lion shifters, Griff's entire world is upended when he meets Amy. His animal need to claim his mate has taken hold, but that very desire could seal her fate as an unwitting pawn in battle.
Now, as a shifter war looms, Griff must decide between letting Amy go or following his most carnal instincts. To have her would change his life…but risk everything he knows and was born to protect.
Amy Francis has finally freed herself from an abusive boyfriend and a
ultra demanding job in Atlanta and has headed to upstate New York to finally
have a fresh start. So she finds herself an amazing cabin in Deep Creek, that
is simply perfect for her and it not bad that her landlord is divine too! But
Amy is just trying to get her life and soul back on track, not lust after Griff
Martin!
Griff Martin was more than just Amy's landlord or the Park Ranger!
Griff was a bear shifter, whose family were brutally murdered when he was a
child, but now he was a defender for his clan and determined to protect Deep
Creek for them, especially with a shifter war approaching with the Lion pack!
And a Lion who blaimed him for the death of his parents. But the last thing
Griff expected was to find out that his new tenant Amy was his mate!
Now Griff has gain Amy's trust and love before he can tell her that she
is his mate! Not to mention tell her that he is a bear, all the while keeping
her safe from the Lion that wants him dead!
As you know I'm a HUGE bear shifter fan and I simply HAD to read the
first book of this new series that sounded so fantastic! And believe me I was
not disappointed by this book! The writing was smooth and gripping. The plot
was intense, detailed and I'm pleased to say, has a little twist to the typical
shifter book. I loved Griff character and he certainly lives up to his name!
But despite his gruff exterior, he has a soft heart when it comes to Amy. I
felt such empathy for Amy's character in the beginning, not only has she lost a
friend (the friend hooked up with Amy's ex), but to be so rejected by her
parents just truly breaks my heart.
By the time I was done with Griff and Amy's story, I had a bad book
hangover and was desperate for the next book! Which is why I gave Waking the
Bear 4 stars!
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“Griff, this is Amy Francis, your new
tenant.” Jill rushed over to Amy and took her by the elbow to lead her to the
small kitchenette table. “I’ve already done the background check and credit
check, and she’s prepared to pay two months up front. Just gotta sign the
papers.”
As Amy passed the ranger he peered down
at her, his hazel eyes locking on to her, examining. Warm, and soul-deep, they
stared. Not judging or comparing, he truly seemed to be studying her without
any pretense. She gazed back, her mouth partly open, her heart rate
accelerating from being so close she could smell his woodsy scent. He wore a
full beard, the kind of scraggly brown mess of wiry hair usually reserved for
reality TV. His hair matched, curling to his shoulders in a tangle of waves.
Something about his eyes warmed her to
her core.
“Nice to meet you, Ms. Francis,” his
deep voice almost growled. He set her scarf on the table.
What had he been doing with her scarf?
She’d left it on the table. She grabbed it then wrapped it around her neck,
hoping to conceal her flush. “Nice to meet you, too.”
She was instantly at ease with him,
despite his gruff appearance and her body’s reaction to his maleness. He had
that Grizzly Adams kind of comfort in his posture. Big, but safe. Trustworthy.
At ease with himself and his environment. The kind of guy that made you feel
like everything was going to be okay.
Not the kind of guy she was used to
being around.
“Glad you find my cabin to your
satisfaction.” He continued to stare, but it wasn’t threatening, it was
curious.
“It’s a lovely place, and the view is
amazing, but you know that. Exactly what I was looking for, though. So thank
you for agreeing to rent it to me.” She could tell she was babbling but her
mouth wouldn’t stop. Something about the sexy ranger made her slap happy. She
squeezed her scarf, trying to keep quiet and slow her thoughts down. Amy time. Amy time. Not looking for a man.
Shouldn’t even be looking at a man, especially not a man like this. Whew, is it
hot in here? She fanned herself.
“I have some questions.” He eyed her
for a few seconds before continuing, his gaze cutting into her. “This is my
family’s cabin and it’s very special to me. I don’t rent to just anyone that
shows up. Even someone Jill has picked and background checked.” He nodded
toward Jill. “Even though I’ve known her a long time.”
“Her background check was clear.” Jill
nodded.
“I hope you’ll consider me.” Amy
shuffled her feet. Her heart thudded and her palms dampened. She hadn’t
considered that he might not rent to her. If he didn’t, she’d have to stay in a
hotel till she found another place, and that wouldn’t be easy.
He ran his fingertips across the
chairback and paused before speaking. “This cabin is a special place to me.”
She followed his fingers, watching them
slide across the smooth wood. “I can see how it would be.” Her mouth went dry.
His long fingers and large hands exuded the same power his height did. No
wonder Jill seemed to have a crush on him. Who wouldn’t? She cleared her
throat. “What questions do you have? I’m prepaying.”
“I’ve got the contract,” Jill
interjected. “Ready to go.”
“No, it’s not that.” He ran his fingers
through his beard. “I need to know how you’ll use the cabin.”
“Oh, I wouldn’t damage anything. I’m an
artist and I draw and paint landscapes and florals. Mostly watercolor, and
almost always outdoors. That’s why I thought about coming to the mountains of
New York. It’s so beautiful here.” Damn, she was still babbling. What was it
about the big man that both put her off guard and comforted her at the same time?
Her body hummed with excitement being in his presence and she’d left her cool
in the cabin bedroom. She had to get control. She was in New York to get away
from people, not meet new ones. Especially not sexy new ones.
He had facial hair and she had a rule.
No facial hair. That was simple enough, right? No facial hair meant zero facial
hair. Well, except eyebrows. She’d dated a guy in college who shaved off his
eyebrows as part of his Goth sensibilities. Best guy ever at quoting Whitman.
No facial hair except eyebrows had been a rule since that guy was out of her
life.
“I see. Well, I’m glad to hear you
aren’t painting with harsh chemicals.” He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He
gripped the back of the kitchen chair and scooted it across the wooden floor to
its place under the table. “Sorry. I’m having a hard time staying awake.”
“Sorry.” Her face heated again. “I’m
trying to tell you how lovely I think this area is, especially compared to the
city.”
“The mountains are picturesque,
especially in springtime. I think you’ll be an ideal tenant, long as you can
follow the rules.”
His gaze lingered, and she crossed her
arms over her chest. “Th-thank you,” she stammered at his close inspection. “I
can follow the rules.” The landlord won’t
be too bad to look at, either. Not a bonus I was expecting. Looking is okay.
“One thing you need to know. Take it to
heart, please. The mountains are very dangerous. Especially if you don’t know
what you’re doing or where you’re going. You don’t want to go traipsing around
these trails by yourself. You could get lost pretty easily and it could be days
before someone finds you. There are things—”
“I don’t think you need to worry about
Ms. Francis,” Jill spoke up. “She’ll be fine.” She fiddled with her notebook,
flipping pages quickly. “She’s from Atlanta.”
Griff reared up to his full height and stared at
the Realtor. “This is not Atlanta.”
Kerry loves history and spends large amounts of time
wondering about people who lived and walked on Earth in the past. She’s a mom
to three daughters, six cats, and various small animals. Her husband says she’s
a marketer’s dream, as she often believes everything she hears—at least
initially. Her shoe horde will attest to her fine shopping skills.
In addition to writing, Kerry loves to sew (costumes
and cosplay, especially), draw, paint, make chainmail, and play guitar.
Her new love is her
Mini Cooper Convertible, Sheldon, and they have already gone on many
adventures. They travel to as many concerts as they can–especially Green Day
and Marilyn Manson.
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