A Beary Instalove Christmas Series by Ciera Knox

Adeline. I never expected a snowstorm to lead me to him—a gruff, reclusive bear shifter with eyes that hold the weight of the world. Eli’s walls are high, but with each shared story and gentle touch, I see the man beneath. Will it ever be possible to fully thaw his frozen heart? Eli. She stumbled into my world, a ray of sunshine in the dead of winter. Adeline’s kindness challenges everything I’ve fought to protect—my solitude, my heart... moreAdeline. I never expected a snowstorm to lead me to him—a gruff, reclusive bear shifter with eyes that hold the weight of the world. Eli’s walls are high, but with each shared story and gentle touch, I see the man beneath. Will it ever be possible to fully thaw his frozen heart? Eli. She stumbled into my world, a ray of sunshine in the dead of winter. Adeline’s kindness challenges everything I’ve fought to protect—my solitude, my heart. But the past holds me prisoner, and the threat of a rival clan looms. I won’t risk hurting her, but I’m afraid it’s already too late for my heart. Will the magic of Christmas and the power of their love be enough to heal old wounds and unite them against the looming threat? Or will the storm outside be nothing compared to the tempest of emotions raging within their hearts? Join Adeline and Eli as they find love in this steamy holiday short story, where the spirit of Christmas brings together two hearts who need it most! less

Tobias. She’s back—the girl who once meant everything to me. The timing is terrible with a rival clan encroaching on our territory and my bear raging to protect her. Caught between duty and desire, every instinct tells me to keep her close. But the threat is real, and I have to confront feelings I buried long ago. Can I protect her when all I want is to claim her as my own? Kiera... moreTobias. She’s back—the girl who once meant everything to me. The timing is terrible with a rival clan encroaching on our territory and my bear raging to protect her. Caught between duty and desire, every instinct tells me to keep her close. But the threat is real, and I have to confront feelings I buried long ago. Can I protect her when all I want is to claim her as my own? Kiera. I returned home to find peace and reconnect with my family, but nothing could prepare me for the chaos waiting in the shadows. When I confront dangers from a rival clan and an old flame ignites with a fierce, protective bear shifter with a complicated past—everything changes. Just when I think I understand my place as a human in the shifter world, our bond is tested by those who would tear us apart. Will the magic of Christmas and the warmth of rekindled love be strong enough to unite them against the looming threat? Or will the darkness of their pasts ensnare us both in its claws? Join Kiera and Tobias in this steamy holiday short story as they discover that true love might just be the most powerful force of all this season! less

Piper. A new Christmas season is dawning in Grizzly Hollow, and I'm supposed to be here for a simple property assessment—nothing more. But the gruff, impossibly frustrating bear shifter assigned to escort me through the territory is making my job nearly impossible. Caleb's walls are built from bitterness and old wounds, yet beneath his growls, I sense a protector's heart... morePiper. A new Christmas season is dawning in Grizzly Hollow, and I'm supposed to be here for a simple property assessment—nothing more. But the gruff, impossibly frustrating bear shifter assigned to escort me through the territory is making my job nearly impossible. Caleb's walls are built from bitterness and old wounds, yet beneath his growls, I sense a protector's heart. When danger threatens and secrets of this hidden world are revealed, I realize some things are worth fighting for—including him. Caleb. I survived under a tyrant's rule. I don't need Grizzly Hollow's pity or a sunshine-bright human asking questions that cut too close. But Piper sees through every defense I've built, and my bear recognizes something in her I can't deny. When old enemies resurface and threaten everything—including her—I'll prove that protection isn't weakness. It's instinct. It's fate. Will the magic of a fresh Christmas and the courage to trust again be enough to bridge two worlds and heal a wounded heart? Or will the shadows of the past destroy any hope for a future together? Join Piper and Caleb in this steamy holiday short story, where a new season brings new beginnings for two hearts learning to believe in second chances! less

Sierra. I was sent here as a diplomat—a wolf among bears, meant to strengthen an alliance between our packs before Christmas. The last thing I expected was him. Declan is steady and warm where I'm sharp and restless, and our constant sparring ignites something I'm not supposed to feel. A wolf and a bear? It's forbidden. But when our bond threatens to tear two packs apart, I'll have to duty to my kind, or the mate my heart refuses to let go. Declan. She's infuriating. She's magnificent... moreSierra. I was sent here as a diplomat—a wolf among bears, meant to strengthen an alliance between our packs before Christmas. The last thing I expected was him. Declan is steady and warm where I'm sharp and restless, and our constant sparring ignites something I'm not supposed to feel. A wolf and a bear? It's forbidden. But when our bond threatens to tear two packs apart, I'll have to duty to my kind, or the mate my heart refuses to let go. Declan. She's infuriating. She's magnificent. And she's completely, impossibly off-limits. Sierra challenges everything I thought I knew about mates, about loyalty, about what family means. My bear doesn't care that she's a wolf—he knows she's ours. When outside forces try to use our connection to destroy the alliance we've built, I'll prove that some bonds are stronger than blood or species. Will the magic of Christmas and a love that defies all boundaries be enough to unite bears and wolves? Or will their forbidden bond become the very thing that tears their world apart? Join Sierra and Declan in this steamy holiday short story, where fate doesn't care about the rules—and neither do two hearts destined to be together! less

Grace. I came to this small mountain town for a fresh start—a place to use my nursing skills and leave my own pain behind. I never expected to find him. Noah is gentle where others are rough, wounded in ways that mirror my own scars. Every moment we spend together stitches something broken inside me back together. But when his pain threatens to consume him, I realize that healing isn't a solo journey. Noah. I stayed when others fled, healed bodies while my own soul bled... moreGrace. I came to this small mountain town for a fresh start—a place to use my nursing skills and leave my own pain behind. I never expected to find him. Noah is gentle where others are rough, wounded in ways that mirror my own scars. Every moment we spend together stitches something broken inside me back together. But when his pain threatens to consume him, I realize that healing isn't a solo journey. Noah. I stayed when others fled, healed bodies while my own soul bled. The weight of everyone I couldn't save haunts me still. Then she arrives—Grace, with her quiet strength and steady hands, seeing past my walls to the man I've forgotten how to be. My bear knows she's the one who could finally make me whole. But do I deserve the peace she offers? Will the magic of Christmas and the courage to forgive themselves be enough to mend two broken healers? Or will the ghosts of the past keep them from the love they both deserve? Join Grace and Noah in this tender, steamy holiday short story, where two wounded hearts discover that sometimes the greatest healing comes from letting yourself be loved! less

Ivy. I ran when things got bad—fled my clan and never looked back. Now I've returned to find everything changed. My people absorbed, my home unrecognizable, and the most infuriating bear I've ever met judging my every move. Rhett thinks I'm a deserter. Maybe he's right. But when sabotage threatens the clan's holiday celebration and we're forced to work together, I'll prove that leaving wasn't weakness—it was survival. Even if convincing him might be the hardest fight of my life. Rhett... moreIvy. I ran when things got bad—fled my clan and never looked back. Now I've returned to find everything changed. My people absorbed, my home unrecognizable, and the most infuriating bear I've ever met judging my every move. Rhett thinks I'm a deserter. Maybe he's right. But when sabotage threatens the clan's holiday celebration and we're forced to work together, I'll prove that leaving wasn't weakness—it was survival. Even if convincing him might be the hardest fight of my life. Rhett. I earned my place here through blood and loyalty. I don't trust people who run when things get hard—and Ivy ran. Now she's back, stirring up feelings my bear has no business feeling. But when someone threatens to destroy everything we've built, I need her skills more than I need my grudges. Working with her is dangerous. Wanting her might be even more. Will the magic of Christmas and the fire between two stubborn souls be enough to prove that redemption is possible? Or will old wounds keep them from the bond fate demands? Join Ivy and Rhett in this steamy fated mates holiday short story, where two bears discover that the line between hate and love is thinner than they thought! less

Bree. For years, I've watched from the edges—running the town's B&B, keeping the town's secrets, caring for everyone but never truly belonging. Then he returns. Weston carries grief I've only glimpsed, ghosts I've only heard whispered about. As Christmas approaches and old wounds surface, I find myself drawn into the story I've always observed from afar. For the first time, I want to be seen. I just never imagined it would be him who finally sees me. Weston... moreBree. For years, I've watched from the edges—running the town's B&B, keeping the town's secrets, caring for everyone but never truly belonging. Then he returns. Weston carries grief I've only glimpsed, ghosts I've only heard whispered about. As Christmas approaches and old wounds surface, I find myself drawn into the story I've always observed from afar. For the first time, I want to be seen. I just never imagined it would be him who finally sees me. Weston. I left because staying hurt too much. My best friend was gone, my clan shattered, and everything in Grizzly Hollow reminded me of what I'd lost. Now I'm back for one celebration—one chance to say goodbye properly. I didn't plan to stay. I didn't plan for her. Bree knows this town's heart better than anyone, and somehow, she's finding her way into mine. But can a man who ran from home ever truly come back? Will the magic of Christmas and the courage to finally stop running be enough to bring two hearts home where they belong? Or will the weight of the past keep them from the future waiting in front of them? Join Bree and Weston in this heartfelt, steamy conclusion to the season, where coming home means more than returning—it means finally choosing to stay! less