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Bears in Mind: A Bear Shifter Romance (Ursa Shifters Book 1)
by Sam Hall
About this book
Betrayal shattered Elara’s world when her husband’s request for an open marriage masked a deeper, more painful deception. Determined to reclaim her autonomy, she leaves the wreckage of her past behind, seeking a fresh start far from the man who broke her trust. But fate has a wilder path in store for her when she stumbles into the lives of four magnetic, mysterious strangers.
These men are everything Elara didn’t know she needed. They shower her with the devotion and intensity she was starved of, creating a sanctuary of passion and protection. However, they are hiding a transformative secret that threatens to upend her fragile new reality. As she navigates this second-chance romance, Elara must decide if she is brave enough to embrace a supernatural truth that is as dangerous as it is intoxicating.
Sam Hall delivers a gripping bear-shifter tale that prioritizes genuine connection over instant gratification. By balancing raw emotional healing with spicy, high-stakes paranormal tension, the story explores the complexities of fated mates and the courage required to love again. If you are craving a character-driven shifter romance filled with protective men and a heroine finding her strength, this is the perfect addition to your bookshelf.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0BNY2XPTV
Reader Reviews
November 9, 2025
This is such a great book. I love how it wasn't instalove. There was actually some relationship building. I also like that the characters weren't all perfect. There was some drama to be had on all sides. Each character brought something special to the picture, making it a complex and well-rounded story. Natalie is a woman who has been emotionally manipulated and beaten down to a point that she doesn't know herself anymore. She's been with her husband for years, and now she's finally waking up...
April 12, 2024
This ticks all the boxes for a sweet shifter RH story. There’s shifters(bears), fated mates, multiple mates, spicy, protectors. Liked the characters and the story. Not much backstory, or character development yet. Doesn’t explain how they knew she was their mate prior to coming to the town. MMCs: Alaric(brown bear), Lars(polar bear), Thorn( black bear), Koda(black bear) Spoilers******* Natalie is married to Paul and immediately we are brought into the dysfunction of their marriage. Paul wants...
December 4, 2024
I was completely hooked from the first page! This book takes you on a thrilling ride through characters are wonderfully developed, each struggling with their dual identities and the complexities that come with being part of both the human and bear worlds. I found myself really connecting with their journeys—it’s not just about romance; it’s about self-discovery, acceptance, and the powerful bonds of community. Hall’s writing flows beautifully, painting vivid scenes that made me feel like I was...
January 4, 2024
***This review is littered with spoilers.*** This story is a nice \"revenge\" fantasy for women who have been cheated on, dumped for another woman, or had the \"we should start seeing other people\" line thrown in their faces. I can see the appeal of this story because all the terrible things that Paul was doing to FMC were quickly countered, usually by the MMCx4. However, at times it felt like her agency was taken away, though, such as when Thorn got a hold of her phone and started loudly...
February 16, 2025
I listened to this audiobook and loved it! This is book one of the Ursa Shifters series. It is an MFMMM why choose shifter romance and was a 5 star, 2 spice listen for me! The narrators have Australian accents, and it was everything! I love this story and I immediately started listening to book two. It really sets the scene for what’s to come, hence the low spice (which escalates in book two!). Tropes include: paranormal, four bear shifters x one human woman, fake dating, found family, twins,...
