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~**~ ARC Review: The Bear’s Fated Mate (Borealis Bears #2) by Vivian Arend ~**~



***5 Stars***

This was a fun, quick, smexy as sin read that was low on drama and had me grinning the entire time.

I adored Alex and Lara. Alex is a bit of a grump, but he comes by it honestly as he is all about protecting his family’s interests. But underneath it all is a man who cares deeply and a bear who is all kinds of fun. Lara is awesome! She’s sweet, sassy and can definitely hold her own in any situation. Their enemies to lovers journey wasn’t a lot of fun. I loved their bantering and simply how well matched they were on every level. There angsty drama was low ~ which I loved ~ but they had a few road bumps to deal with, but they were handled well and I’m very happy with how everything turned out for the two of them.

This is simply a fun, quick read that hooked me from the start. All of the characters ~ from the meddling grandfather to Alex and Lara’s own ‘animals’ ~ are all kinds of fun and I cannot wait to get my hands on Cooper’s book!

~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~


He’s going to pick someone perfectly wrong for him—because fate isn’t in charge of his world!

As head of security for the family company, polar bear shifter Alex Borealis has intel warning something big is about to happen. His prime suspect? Tantalizing, infuriating Lara Lazuli, youngest daughter of Borealis Gems’ main competitor. But when mating fever hits, he decides she’s the perfect one to turn to. They’ve got chemistry hot enough to melt the polar ice caps, but he doesn’t trust her enough for a permanent connection to form.

Being with Alex is one step shy of torture for Lara. As a wolf shifter, she scented the truth the instant she met him months ago—he’s her mate. But she’s not about to trap anyone into being with her, especially not a man who thinks she’s up to no good. Add in her own suspicions of wrong-doing in her pack and Lara’s caught between heaven and hell.

But tangled sheets lead to real communication, and a bond of friendship forms that neither expected. When Lara asks for help, Alex finds himself living in the pack house, scaring off random Alpha wolves and fighting at her side.

Because the mating fever knows a thing or two about fate and forever.

Release Date: November 19th, 2019
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The Bear’s Chosen Mate (Borealis Bears #1)


Release Date: August 20th, 2019
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The Bear's Forever Mate (Borealis Bears #2) 


Release Date: February 18th, 2020 (Pre Order)
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With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They're humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she's got the best job in the world, and she's looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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