There are too many choices (too many TBRs (too many TBR lists), too many ARCs (too many ARC lists), too many new books (too many new book lists). I've made soooo many choices today. So...I choose to go off script (yes, again) and read a book that randomly poped up on my phone last night. Here's AJ Cane's "The Bear's Brave Omega." It's the first novel in the Grizzly Ridge series.
["Bear shifter Everett has found his fated mate, but he'll have to defeat another alpha to keep him.
When Milo’s date sprouts fangs and tries to bite him, he flees into the nearby forest and ends up lost. The gorgeous man who rescues him seems too good to be true… until Milo discovers his secret.
Everett knows the human omega is his fated mate, but the last thing Milo needs is another alpha shifter trying to claim him so soon after his traumatic experience.
Unfortunately, Milo’s date from hell is determined to mate with him—willing or not—and Everett will have to fight tooth and claw to protect their love."]
I wanted angst but not too many trigger warnings. I wanted possession but not too much darkness. I wanted someone non-contemporary but not too out of my comfort zone. This book was a perfect combination of all of that and so much more (another series and author to binge might make those choices above seem more stressful, but it's a new goal..which is somehow different to my anxiety so..).
These two were fucking adorable. Everett was protective but understanding. He was possessive but let Milo lead. Milo was unsure of everyone and everything. Until he met Everett and his large (and generous and loud and caring) family, he never had anyone care about him (in all of the ways). They gave each other something that they've been craving in life, if they knew it or not.
Everett found love and foundation. Milo found comfort and a reason to dream.
Their love wasn't easy, but they figured it out (with all of the help from Everett's meddling family).
Trigger Warnings: attempted assault, attempted kidnapping, side character with abusive-ex background (off page), discrimination, and more.
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