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Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true.
I did it.
I packed my bags, said adios to city life, and left my troubled past behind for a little town tucked in the bosom of nowhere.
Why?
Oh, let's call it the need for a fresh start.
Or desperation. Yeah, we can call it desperation, that works.
Why else would a shy, introverted bookworm like me sign up for an arranged marriage?
Because any man is better than the jerk I left behind, that's why.
What I don't expect is Waylon—all six foot plus of smoldering eyes, sexy swagger, and cocky smile. And did I mention muscles?
Holy moly, the man is built like a brick s***house.
He surpasses my ex in every way.
You know, the ex who's in town to unalive me.
**This is a SHORT, feel-good, instalove-inspired, fated mates bear shifter romance.**
This book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best read in order.
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-09-25
Mine
That's what Waylon thinks as he gets to know Alice better, but she's leery of being with him. Or anyone for that matter. She's hiding out from a toxic ex, hoping for a new start in her life. But Waylon's bear won't be deterred and is all too happy to make mincemeat out of the man who terrorized its mate. A little steamy and just as good as the first two, with a bear shifter who loves kids (so many bad dad jokes) and can't wait for one of his own with the woman he loves.
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- Tc
- 08-06-24
Jokes and humor
These characters have a lot of humor, and although he is very protective, he doesn’t go to violent. I love the combination between the two characters and her strength at the end.
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- Andy
- 05-24-24
Sweet Couple
This is a sweet novella that features Alice and Waylon as the main couple. Overall, a very easy read and I enjoyed it.
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- Nere
- 08-01-24
Esta bien
Es para pasar el rato y es un romance rápido. Es tierno y las bromas de papá son dolorosas
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- Alejandra
- 11-13-24
I couldn’t get pass the generated voice.
The story was alright but the voice was a definite no for me. I think it said it was a generated audio like an AI. I honestly just kept hearing it because I had free books to pick from but if I was purchasing it then no.
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