The Bear's Fiery Mate (Bear Creek Forever:Thornberg Restaurant #4)
Harmony Raines
Dragon shifter Estelle is running out of places to hide.
After adopting a little girl who has already lost too much, Estelle will do anything to keep her safe—especially from the child’s father’s family, who are determined to claim custody.
They don’t know about shifters.
They don’t know what the little girl is.
And Estelle can’t let them find out.
So she disappears to Bear Creek, a quiet mountain town where no one asks questions and the nights are dark enough to feel like safety.
Then she meets Leo Thornberg.
Leo is a bear shifter who grows heirloom tomatoes, crisp greens, and sun-warmed fruit that tastes like summer. He turns his harvest into jars, sauces, and recipes the whole town talks about—then downplays every compliment like it’s no big deal. He’s protective, capable, and the kind of man who makes you believe you could stop running.
And when Estelle steps into his orbit, Leo knows the truth instantly:
She’s his mate.
Estelle feels the bond too… which makes Leo the most dangerous temptation she’s ever faced. Love means roots. Love means being vulnerable. Love means risking everything.
But Leo doesn’t try to rescue her. He just keeps showing up—until Estelle starts to believe she doesn’t have to do it all alone.
And when the past comes looking for them, Leo doesn’t hesitate.
He chooses her.
He chooses the little girl.
He chooses the life they could build together.
Tropes: Fated mates • Bear shifter hero • Dragon shifter heroine • Protective hero • Found family • Single guardian mom • Hidden identity • Small-town cozy vibes • HEA
