A new clan chief who thinks fated mates are a fairytale meets the woman who proves him wrong. Steamy bear shifter romance with a curvy heroine, mining-clan rivalry and magic in the deep woods.

He Thought Fated Mates Were A Fairytale. Then He Found His.

Destiny made Jaxson Lord the new head of one of the most powerful bear clans on Wild Ridge. But his birthright will only carry him so far. To stay on top, it'll take all the strength and cunning he has to prove to the other mining crews he's worthy. He has no time for distractions. Then he meets curvy Nora Gentry, and she sets his virile, protective inner bear on fire. The trouble is, she's caught the eye of the rest of the clans, and now Jax has more than just his own crew to fight for.

On a nature photography assignment, Nora finds herself alone in the woods and face to face with a fierce grizzly. When Jax appears out of nowhere and comes to her aid, she knows there's something compelling and familiar about him. There's magic in those woods, and Jax is at the center of it. But giving in to their passions could bring consequences neither of them is ready for.

Lord of the Bears is a standalone novel in the Wild Ridge Bears series, for readers who love fated mates, curvy heroines and rival clans. Perfect for fans of J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Kresley Cole.