Bear Creek Forever:Thornberg Restaurant Series by Harmony Raines

Hannah is on her way to her new life when she accidentally takes a wrong turn. Which leads to a blown tire and a chance meeting with Caleb Thornberg. He appears out of the rain from nowhere. And everything changes. Caleb is a bear shifter who knows exactly what he wants — and the moment he senses Hannah stranded on the mountain road, he knows she’s his mate. His. Forever. Hannah doesn’t belong to anyone... moreHannah is on her way to her new life when she accidentally takes a wrong turn. Which leads to a blown tire and a chance meeting with Caleb Thornberg. He appears out of the rain from nowhere. And everything changes. Caleb is a bear shifter who knows exactly what he wants — and the moment he senses Hannah stranded on the mountain road, he knows she’s his mate. His. Forever. Hannah doesn’t belong to anyone. She’s fought too hard for her independence to surrender it to fate… or to the dangerously hot restaurateur whose touch leaves her breathless and whose quiet intensity makes her question the carefully planned future waiting for her. The more time she spends in Bear Creek — at Thornberg Restaurant, around Caleb’s fiercely loyal family — the harder it becomes to remember why she was so determined to leave. The chemistry between them is undeniable. The bond between them is fated. The choice is hers. Caleb won’t cage her. If she decides to walk away, he’ll let her go — even if it breaks him. Because loving her means choosing her freedom. Now Hannah must decide…. Return to the safe life she planned,. or stay for the bear shifter who chooses her — every single time. The Bear’s Accidental Mate is a small-town bear shifter romance. Fated matesProtective alpha heroWrong turn → right destinyFound familyThornberg Restaurant & mountain-town warmthA fiercely loyal bear shifter familyA heroine choosing love on her own terms. less

She came to Bear Creek to help her best friend. She didn’t expect to fall for her best friend’s boss…. Or discover he’s a bear shifter. Tessa has come to Bear Creek to heal. When her best friend Rachel twists her ankle, Tessa steps in to cover a few shifts at Thornberg Restaurant—just until Rachel’s back on her feet. Simple. Sensible. Temporary. Just until she meets Matt Thornberg. He’s calm, capable, broad-shouldered…and watching Tessa like he’s been waiting his whole life for her... moreShe came to Bear Creek to help her best friend. She didn’t expect to fall for her best friend’s boss…. Or discover he’s a bear shifter. Tessa has come to Bear Creek to heal. When her best friend Rachel twists her ankle, Tessa steps in to cover a few shifts at Thornberg Restaurant—just until Rachel’s back on her feet. Simple. Sensible. Temporary. Just until she meets Matt Thornberg. He’s calm, capable, broad-shouldered…and watching Tessa like he’s been waiting his whole life for her. Which, as it turns out, he has. Because in Bear Creek, fate doesn’t whisper. It roars. Matt knows Tessa is his mate the moment she walks through the door. But winning her heart comes first…even if every instinct in his bear is ready to claim her. Between busy shifts, stolen glances, a fairy-house building project with two adorable little girls, and one wildly romantic dinner at his cabin, Tessa starts to wonder if “temporary” is just another word for “running scared. ”. But when a dream job threatens to pull her away, Tessa has to make a choice:. Play it safe…. Or take a chance on the home—and the mate—she never saw coming. A cozy small-town, fated mates bear shifter romance filled with found family, protective hero energy, single-mom best friend vibes, workplace proximity, and a happily-ever-after. less

She built her career on scorching reviews. He grows the hottest chilies in Bear Creek. And the moment Kirk Thornberg meets Isla… he knows the truth. She’s his mate. Isla is a food critic and influencer with a reputation for being brutally honest—sometimes too honest. Her “fiery” takedowns made her famous, paid the bills, and built an online persona she can’t seem to escape. But now she has a son watching her... moreShe built her career on scorching reviews. He grows the hottest chilies in Bear Creek. And the moment Kirk Thornberg meets Isla… he knows the truth. She’s his mate. Isla is a food critic and influencer with a reputation for being brutally honest—sometimes too honest. Her “fiery” takedowns made her famous, paid the bills, and built an online persona she can’t seem to escape. But now she has a son watching her. Percy is growing up, and Isla doesn’t want him learning that love comes with barbed words and viral humiliation. She wants to soften her edges… except her agent, her audience, and her own fear of losing everything keep dragging her back into the role she created. So when a two week working vacation with her son brings her to Bear Creek Isla plans to do what she always does: keep it professional, keep it sharp, and keep everyone happy. Then she meets Kirk. Kirk Thornberg is charming, grounded, and quietly intense—the kind of man who doesn’t flinch at Isla’s fire… he simply looks at her like he sees the woman underneath it. The kind of man Percy likes instantly. The kind of man who makes Isla’s chest tighten with a pull she can’t explain. Kirk knows Isla is his mate, but he also knows she’s been living behind armor for a long time. Winning her trust comes first… even if his bear is ready to claim her and keep her close forever. Between greenhouse heat, small-town nosiness, family dinners, and a slow-burn connection that turns scorching, Isla has to decide:. Keep performing the persona that made her…. Or risk becoming the woman she actually wants Percy to be proud of. A cozy small-town bear shifter romance packed with fated mates (he knows first), a protective cinnamon-roll alpha, single mom vibes, found family warmth, redemption/softening arc, and a steamy happily-ever-after. less

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... moreDragon 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. less