Read Hunter Bear: BBW Bear Shifter Paranormal Romance (Enforcer Bears Book 2) Online
Authors: Zoe Chant
She couldn't breathe. She could only hold on to Steven's shoulders, arch her back as he filled her again and again, everything inside her pulsing around him.
Then his hand slid between them, and his fingers found her clit. She was soaked with her own wetness. When his slick fingers circled her, she cried out, throbbing around his large shaft as his demanding caress brought her to orgasm again. This time, it didn't seem to end. Wave after wave of red-hot pleasure filled her. Dimly, she heard Steven groan her name, and then she felt him come as well, filling her with the heat of his own release.
Her heart was racing in her chest. Pleasure filled her, an ecstasy so great that for a long moment, everything else ceased to exist.
There was only Steven: Steven inside her, Steven holding her, Steven pressing kisses to her sweaty skin as pleasure swept them away.
It took a long time to recover from the force of their climax. Steven was the first to move, carefully raising himself so he wouldn't crush her.
"I can't believe I was afraid my bear would make me leave," he murmured.
His eyes were warm as he raised his hand and gently brushed a damp curl out of her face. "Bears might be loners, but they aren't idiots. They know happiness when they see it."
"And what do you see?" Cleo asked teasingly, stretching happily when his hand trailed a little lower.
"A gorgeous, smart, talented woman," Steven said hoarsely. "A woman who's touched my soul, right from the start. Nothing's ever going to make me leave. A bear protects what he loves. And this is my bear's home now. Higgins won't ever threaten you again."
With a satisfied sigh, Cleo curled against him. There was a lot of work waiting for them now.
They'd restored one house—but the way it looked now, she'd soon own a lot more houses by the lake.
Once more she remembered Steven shirtless, skin gleaming in the sunlight as he worked tirelessly on the new patio. Yes, there'd be enough adventure to keep her bear busy for a while.
And after summer, they'd have a quiet winter. They'd sit in front of the fire and make plans.
Maybe they could restore one of the vacation houses as an artist's retreat. Other painters like Cleo who'd lost their muse could try to find it again, here at the quiet lake.
And there were the families who came every summer. There'd be children playing in the water, grandfathers fishing patiently, couples going for a hike.
The forest would be a home for all of them. And at the heart of the forest, there rested the mystery that only Cleo knew about. The forest's secret guardian, her powerful hunter who'd protected her from the jaguar and helped her save the lake from Higgins' evil plans.
She wrapped her arms around Steven's shoulders. Somewhere nearby, another bird was singing. From the bush above them, a sudden cloud of white butterflies rose. The air smelled of violets and crushed grass and the clean, fresh smell of the falling water.
Cleo was home, right here in her mate's arms: her beloved hunter bear.
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Bear Cop
.
(Enforcer Bears #1).
A BBW baker with a troubled past + a protective bear shifter cop with a secret of his own + an accident that leaves them stranded in the wilderness = one untamed romance!
The Easter Bunny's Bear.
A BBW bunny shifter with a pony farm + a lonely bear shifter hunting a dangerous werewolf + a criminal werewolf pack causing trouble = one steamy springtime romance!
Firefighter Dragon.
A curvy archaeologist with the find of a lifetime + a firefighter dragon shifter battling his instincts + a priceless artifact coveted by a ruthless rival = one blazing hot adventure!
Lawman Lion.
A sexy lion shifter sheriff + an independent BBW who runs a diner + trouble with a local gang = one red-hot romance that will leave you breathless!
Bear With Me
.
A lonely bear shifter + a workaholic conservationist + a sudden storm = one wet and wild mountain adventure!
Alpha Rancher Bear.
(
Bears of Pinerock County #3)
.
A take-charge alpha with commitment issues + a midwife who's not about to give up control of her well-ordered life + a roadside winter disaster = an explosive romance that's about to blow up everything they both thought they wanted!
Dancing Bearfoot
.
A single dad from the city + his daughter's BBW teacher + a surprise snow storm = a steamy story that will melt your heart.
The Billionbear's Bride
.
A BBW desperate to save her little sister + a hot alpha billionbear who needs a wife + a fake marriage that becomes a sizzling reality = one steamy romance!
Bodyguard Bear
.
(Protection, Inc. # 1).
A curvy paramedic who witnesses a murder + the sexy bear shifter bodyguard sworn to protect her with his life + firefights and fiery passion = one hot thrill ride!
Hero Bear
.
A wounded Marine who lost his bear + a BBW physical therapist with a secret + a small town full of gossips = a hot and healing romance!
Guarding His Honey.
A BBW in danger + the hot bear shifter who'll do anything to protect her + a dangerous fight with the mafia = one thrilling romance!
Hollywood Bear
.
A BBW stuntwoman + a movie director bear shifter + Hollywood hijinks = one blockbuster romance!
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The Billionbear's Winter Angel
, by Annora Lynn. Curvy Ella meets handsome billionaire bear shifter Martin at a holiday fundraiser. When Ella is kidnapped, only Martin's polar bear can find her in the freezing cold of this snowy winter's night.
Billionbear Heir
, by Annora Lynn. Curvy fashion designer Cat returns to her hometown—only to stumble straight into the arms of bear shifter Marius, heir to a fortune. Can Cat learn to love again, and can Marius protect his new-found mate and reclaim his father's legacy?
Laura’s Wolf
,
by Lia Silver. Werewolf Marine Roy Farrell, scarred in body and mind, thinks he has no future. Curvy con artist Laura Kaplan, running from danger and her own guilt, is desperate to escape her past. But together, they have all that they need to heal. A full-length novel.
Prisoner
,
by Lia Silver. Werewolf Marine DJ Torres is a born rebel. Genetically engineered assassin Echo was created to be a weapon. When DJ is captured by the agency that made Echo, the two misfits find that they fit together perfectly. A full-length novel.
Partner
,
by Lia Silver. DJ and Echo’s
relationship grows stronger under fire… until they are confronted by a terrible choice. A full-length novel.
Mated to the Meerkat
, by Lia Silver. Jasmine Jones, a curvy tabloid reporter, meets her match in notorious paparazzi and secret meerkat Chance Marcotte. A romantic comedy novelette.
The Christmas Tree Bear
, by Rosie Lynne. Bear shifter Willis Barnett meets his fated match in Charlotte Caldwell when she hopes to earn extra money as Santa Helper’s on Willis’ family farm turned Christmas Tree Town for the holidays. A romantic comedy novella.
The Strength of the Pack
, by Jorrie Spencer. Seth Kolski, a werewolf, hides his heritage and passes for normal. Until he meets Jamie.
Taming the Beast
,
by Honey Dover. Beauty is a paranormal investigator hired to deal with a man cursed to become a monstrous beast. Helping him recover his humanity will change her life.
Claimed by the Wolf
, by Candi Jackson.
Zenobia Jones ends up pregnant after a night with a billionaire—and lands herself in a war between werewolf packs. A full-length novel.
The Right Bear's Arms
, by Nora Eli. After a sizzling one night stand with bear shifter Jake, curvy Katie realizes her perfect man is everything she's tried to avoid. If they can both stop running from their pasts, they may find a destined future together.
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
, by Lauren Esker. Curvy farm girl Julie Capshaw was warned away from the wolf shifters next door, but Damon Wolfe is the motorcycle-riding, smoking hot alpha of her dreams. Can the big bad wolf and his sheep shifter find their own happy ending? A full-length novel.
Handcuffed to the Bear
, by Lauren Esker. A bear-shifter ex-mercenary and a curvy lynx shifter searching for her best friend's killer are handcuffed together and hunted in the wilderness. Can they learn to rely on each other before their pasts, and their pursuers, catch up with them?
Guard Wolf
, by Lauren Esker. Avery is a lone werewolf with no pack; Nicole is a social worker trying to put her life back together. When he comes to her door with a box of orphan werewolf puppies and danger in pursuit, can two lonely people find the family they've been missing?
Discovering the Dragon
, by Sofia Stone. When reporter Chloe Martin investigates Lancaster Gold, she finds herself tangled up with the oldest son
—
Isaac Lancaster, billionaire dragon shifter.
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By Zoe Chant
Special Sneak Preview
There he is,
Lisa
thought with an internal sigh.
At least this will keep the ponies fed another week.
She wrinkled her nose when she stepped out the door. He was driving the sort of sleek, polished SUV that people who’d never actually set foot inside a stable or onto a field drove. That didn’t bode well.
Then the door was opened, and out stepped one of the most stunning men she had ever seen. Heat rushed to her face when she realized just why her mother had sounded so smug about sending the stranger to her farm.
He wasn’t wearing an expensive Armani suit. Actually, he was dressed quite sensibly in a pair of jeans that hugged his legs and a simple shirt of dark blue that stretched across a broad chest. She swallowed when her eyes lingered on his upper arms for a moment. The guy definitely worked out―he looked like he’d be able to chop wood for hours, or wrestle a stubborn pony.
His hair was brown, just long enough to curl a little. And his eyes…
Wow.
Lisa felt her heart give a little jump when he looked at her and smiled with obvious relief. His eyes were brown too, deep and warm, like old, polished wood. His mouth was generous, surrounded by the sort of small lines that revealed that he smiled a lot, and a chiseled chin that made her think of old movie stars.
“Hi,” he said and held out his hand. “I’m Desmond Brown. I was told that you still have a free room for the next few days?”
Lisa had to tear her eyes away from the vision of manliness right before her. She quickly wiped her hands on her jeans, then realized with embarrassment that she was still wearing the old shirt she’d put on to do her cleaning. Hastily, she tugged at the bottom of it to try and hide the soft curve of her belly before she shook his hand.
“Welcome! I’m Lisa Wilson,” she said. “I hope my mother told you that I’m usually renting those rooms to girls who come for the ponies. They’re quite simple.”
“A bed is really all I need. And I promise I won’t bother your ponies,” he promised with a soft laugh, his voice warm and dark.
She could feel her knees weaken. He was far too good to be true. What was a guy like that doing on her farm?
She nodded towards the door. “Let me show you around then. The children can get a little loud when they play, but their parents make sure that they go to bed on time. So they won’t keep you awake.”
He had only brought one bag, she saw as he followed her inside. She wondered what had brought him here. It was a popular spot for hikers, but a guy like that, all alone...?
He probably has a girlfriend at home.
"Here it is," she said when she had opened the door to his room. "Breakfast at eight in the kitchen downstairs. There's also Easter egg painting this evening for the children, but you probably have better things to do. And the pony riding, but..."
He laughed with delight. "No, thanks, I'm good. I'm a little scared of horses, actually."
"Really?" she asked and raised a brow, giving his biceps a pointed look.
He shrugged, his eyes warm as they rested on her. "They're just... really big. But at least that means that your children won't have to share."
Lisa couldn't hold back her laughter as she imagined this bear of a man on one of her ponies.
"That's probably better for everyone involved," she agreed. "Anyway, I'll leave you to get settled in. If you have any questions about the hiking trails, I'll be outside, feeding the ponies."
Again her eyes lingered just a heartbeat too long on his face and the warm, dark eyes that were watching her with such amused attention. It felt strangely good to talk with him. How long had it been since she'd felt this attracted to someone?
Nothing will come of it,
she told herself.
You know that it never does. But maybe Mom was right. At least I can enjoy looking at him while he's here...
"Thanks again," he said softly. "You're a real lifesaver. I know I should have booked a room in advance, but this was a bit of a last-minute holiday. I'll see you at breakfast."
She smiled again, her stomach flip-flopping, and then forced herself to tear her eyes away from his strong arms and handsome face.
As nice as it was to watch him settle in, her ponies wouldn't appreciate going hungry just because she couldn't stop ogling the new guest.
***
"Hey, you devil," Lisa called out sharply when she finally made it to the small paddock where a small, black stallion had begun to produce quite a racket, to the delight of a freckled, red-haired girl watching from a safe distance. The pony had taken hold of an empty bucket with his teeth and was now happily banging it against the wooden posts of the fence.
"I wish you'd never learned how to do that." Lisa scowled as she wrestled the bucket free, then turned to wave at the young girl. "Hey, Ashley. Do you want to help me feed him?"
"Oh yes," the girl said in delight. "I didn't get close to him, I remembered what you told me."
Lisa gave the stallion another despairing sigh. He was now prancing along the fence in impatience, whinnying for her to hurry up.
"He's tame as a lamb with a rider, but you'd better leave him alone when he's outside. He loves showing off."
She let Ashley fill the bucket with oats, then put the bucket back down in front of Lancelot, the hungry pony, who managed to thrust his entire head into the bucket so quickly that Lisa pulled out her fingers with a wince.
"You little devil," she said again, petting his neck. His mane gleamed dark in the sunlight. He looked fine today―of course, she'd had to wash him yesterday because he had managed to find the only muddy spot on the entire paddock and rolled around in it. But right now, his coat was gleaming in the sunlight, and his mane was smooth and full.
As obnoxious as he could be, he was the finest horse she owned, and his foals usually sold for good prices to parents with competitive children. One of Lancelot’s sons had even won the regional eventing championship. And he'd given her a fine crop of foals this year.
"He's only such a terror because he knows how gorgeous he is," she said to Ashley.
The girl was staring at Lancelot with wide-eyed awe, and Lisa decided she'd have to let her ride the little beast later today. He’d never been anything but gentle and careful as soon as he had a child on his back, but she still didn't like her guests to get too close to him when he was blowing off steam out on the meadows.
"Come on, let's feed the other ponies," Lisa suggested. When she turned to walk towards the stable, something made her look up and search out the windows.
Her heart gave a little jolt when she saw a familiar face looking down at them. After a moment, Desmond raised his hand and gave her a little wave. She felt herself flushing and quickly waved back, then escorted Ashley into the stable where she kept the mares who hadn't foaled yet.
The work was familiar. She'd done this for so many years that she was certain she'd be able to do it in her sleep. Which meant that it wasn't a good distraction from Desmond...
What is a guy like that doing on my farm,
she thought again, pausing to wipe a dusty strand of hair out of her face.
Then she winced when a mare used the moment of distraction to stomp on her foot.
Serves me right,
she admonished herself.
What good does it do to dream of someone you will never have? You’ve got work to do!
She knew what her grandmother would have said. Mooning over a man like this... No, her grandmother would have had words for her.
Of course, it had been different for her grandmother. She had been a fox shifter, finding her perfect mate in a dog shifter, and so fox and dog had lived happily together here on the farm for all their life. It wasn’t as easy for Lisa, who sometimes wished she could just forget about the existence of shifters altogether.
"You're so distracted today," Ashley said with the sternness only a ten-year-old pony enthusiast could show.
Lisa looked down at where she had just managed to pour half the contents of a dirty water bucket over her jeans and grimaced.
"Sorry," Lisa said. "I'm thinking about what we'll do this evening. How do you feel about coloring eggs?"
Ashley gave a long-suffering sigh. "That's for babies," she declared. "But Katie loves it, so Mom says I have to."
Lisa bit back a grin. "I think we'll find a way to make it fun. You can decorate a Lancelot egg! I'm sure your mom would love that."
Once Lisa made it back inside to change out of her wet jeans, she ran straight into Desmond, who had a map spread out over the kitchen table. The sunlight that fell in through the window made his hair gleam in all sorts of different shades of brown and auburn. Breathlessly, she wondered what it would be like to touch it. She wondered how those strong arms would feel around her…
He looked up and smiled in apology, and Lisa felt something in her chest tighten.
"I'm sorry, I'm just about to head out," he said and moved to fold his map up.
She shook her head. "No, take your time. Any questions? There's a trail that starts right behind the fields to your left, you'll enter the forest...
here
," she said, and pointed to a spot on his map.
"I was thinking about driving out here," he replied and drew his own finger up the road that led towards the hills further east.
Lisa gulped when his hand brushed hers, heat shooting up through her body from the simple contact.
For a moment, Desmond did not move; when he finally spoke, his voice was a little hoarse. "Sorry. See, I wanted to park the car here and then hike to the summit; in the town they said it's a beautiful spot."
Lisa nodded. It took a moment until she found her voice. "You'll have a great view. And it won't take too long if you drive; you'll make it back before sundown."
Desmond's eyes shone as he turned away from the map to look at her. All of a sudden, Lisa realized how close they were. If he wanted, he would be able to kiss her now. All it would take was to lean forward to close these precious few inches between them…
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