Waking the Bear: Broken Chains, Book 1
Written by: Kerry Adrienne
Narrated by: Jason P. Hilton
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07-24-15
Publisher: Earthshine Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance
My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0
Publisher's Summary
Overprotective bear shifter, Griff Martin, reluctantly rents his mountain cabin to an artist, Amy Francis. He quickly realizes the plucky artist is his mate. But danger is brewing in the forest, and Griff has to be ready to safeguard both his female and his den, at the risk of losing both.
©2015 Kerry Adrienne (P)2015 Kerry Adrienne.
Review:
Amy Francis has lost her job and left her lackluster boyfriend behind. She arranged to rent a cabin in the woods where she hopes to concentrate on her art. While signing the lease she meets her landlord, the local ranger, Griff Martin.
Griff is a big, dark, ruggedly handsome man who has awakened from a winter sleep. Even through his drowsiness he quickly recognizes that Amy is his mate. Now he has the problem of keeping her safe as well as explaining to her who he is and who she is to him. This is especially important because a rival shifter clan, the mountain lions, are moving in and threatening the bear territory.
This was a very quick story with danger, action and romance. The romance moves along quickly which is to be expected for a novella. Once Griff gets Amy to accept what he tells her their romance jumps in sexual heat. The interaction was nicely done even if the language is a bit raw.
The writing flowed well from the very beginning, pulling me in. Amy is a lovely heroine but Griff is a great male hero: strong and gentle; forceful and loving. Even with the sexual undertones and strong sexual encounter I really enjoyed this. Readers who like a strong romance, with spice, will appreciate this quick read.
Audio Notes: Jason P. Hilton does a fine job of narration. It was a little odd to hear a man’s voice but he gives the characters, especially Griff, just the right inflection. I enjoyed listening to this in audio although I recommend this in digital for those who don’t listen to audio books.
I received this for review from Barclay Publicity. This adds to my Audio Challenge.
Format: Digital eBook
Release Date: April 24, 2015
Page Count: 65 pages
Publisher: Earthshine Publishing
AISN: B00WOVSAMS
About Kerry Adrienne:
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, including a panther chameleon. Her shoe horde will attest to her fine
shopping skills.
In addition to writing,
she’s a college instructor, artist, costumer, and editor. Her new love is her
Mini Cooper Convertible, Sheldon, and they have already gone on many
adventures.
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