Book Description
One bear. One human. One big, fat lie.
Justin
You'd think that with a backstory like mine, the idea of taking a mate is unbelievable. You'd be right. The only reason I'm agreeing to this entire "mates" thing is so that my mother gets off my back, my shareholders are happy, and I continue moving forward in my career. I'm the face of a multi-billion dollar company. I don't need any scandals in my midst.
Rebecca
The offer is for one year. One year of pretending to be this guy's mate, and then we can have a quiet divorce. He just needs his shareholders off of his back, and me? Well, I'd like to not starve to death. Only, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Justin. He might have money and brains and incredibly good looks, but there's a secret that lurks behind those beautiful eyes.
And I intend to find out what it is.
THE POLAR BEAR'S FAKE MATE is the first book in SHIFTERS OF RAWR COUNTY: a new shifter series from Sophie Stern. There is no cheating and a guaranteed HEA for our happy couple. You may also want to check out THE DRAGON'S CHRISTMAS TREASURE for a sneak peek at life in Rawr County!
My Review
Justin's mother wants her son married off even if it's a fake mate and a fake wedding. She doesn't want her son to lose their company after someone is editing pictures of him to make it look like he's bad for the company. Plus she just found out that she has some health problems. So her idea is to put an ad out in another city for a woman who will be paid well for one year's time who agrees to be fake married and everything that comes with that. But Rebecca doesn't realize that Justin is a shifter when she agrees to become his bride.
Rebecca needs the money this fake marriage will bring her so she steps out of her comfort zone and applies to the ad not knowing if it's a real deal or not. But she gets the job, the only problem is after spending time with Justin, getting ready for the fake marriage ceremony, getting to know his mother and realizing that Justin is a nice guy...she starts falling for him. That's not supposed to be part of the deal, right? But she doesn't know that Justin wants her for more than just a fake wife, he has feelings for her too. Watching these two navigate a fake relationship, having to play at being in love when they really are and falling for each other was so much fun.
Justin is a great character but he does come off a bit gruff at first. I think it's because he was hiding a big part of who he was but we get to see another side of him once all the secrets are revealed.
I had a good time with this book.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Hooray for good time reads. And I do love polar bears.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun book.
DeleteHow do they even come up with ideas for books like these LOL
ReplyDeletelol Sometimes authors will ask readers what they like to read and we tell them.
DeleteMy Dearest Stranger,
ReplyDeleteIn the vast expanse of this bustling world, our paths have crossed, if only for a fleeting moment. Yet, in that brief encounter, a spark ignited—a gentle warmth that lingers within me.
Your smile, like the sun breaking through storm clouds, has brightened my day in ways words struggle to convey. Your kindness, a beacon of hope in a sea of uncertainties, has touched a chord deep within my soul.
Though our meeting was brief and our futures unknown, I find myself replaying our conversation, savoring the melody of your laughter, and cherishing the genuine connection we shared. It is a beautiful reminder that amidst life's chaos, there exists a beauty in human connection that transcends time and space.
If fate permits, may our paths cross again, weaving our stories together in the tapestry of life. Until then, know that you have left an indelible mark on my heart—a reminder of the simple joys and the profound beauty that love, in its myriad forms, can bring.
With heartfelt admiration and a hope for serendipitous reunions,
OLEKSANDR J
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DeleteIt's a nice little twist that his mom is in on the whole faked relationship. Usually in this trope it's the parents they're trying to fool. Justin and Rebecca sound like a cute couple. :D
ReplyDeleteI loved his mom.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun and engaging read! The plot of a fake marriage turning into real feelings, combined with the twist of Justin being a shifter, makes for a unique and entertaining story. It's interesting to see how Rebecca and Justin navigate their feelings and the challenges they face. Justin's character development from gruff to genuine is intriguing, and I love stories where secrets add depth to the characters.
ReplyDeleteOh I agree. I had a good time with this one for the most part.
DeleteThat's pretty interesting with the polar bear thing!
ReplyDeleteI do like some shifter romance.
DeleteOMG - yes please!! I love fake relationships. They are the best and this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteThey are! This was a fun one for sure.
DeleteNot bad
ReplyDeleteNope.
DeleteEh I can do gruff :)
ReplyDeletelol I can too at times.
DeleteSounds interesting and I am glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete4 out of 5 stars, that's good :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It was good.
Deletehuh, a fake mate shifter romance. I'd read it. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to.
DeleteThis sounds so fun! :) I'm not a fan of gruff characters, though I can be forgiving once everything's revealed. 😂
ReplyDeleteSo can I.
DeleteThe fake dating/marriage trope can be a lot of fun! Happy to see this was a hit!
ReplyDeleteSo many times it's a hit for me too. Especially if you throw in a paranormal element.
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