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Fated to the Alpha Bear: A Bear Shifter Romance (Bear Protector Book 2)
by Reece Barden
About this book
Emma’s quiet existence shatters the moment she becomes collateral for her brother’s dangerous gambling debts. Just as she faces a terrifying fate, she is rescued by Bodhi, a reclusive and formidable bear shifter. Bodhi is a man running from his own royal legacy, preferring the solitude of the woods to the burden of the throne he abandoned. Forced into proximity, the two must navigate a volatile dynamic as the protective, grumpy alpha struggles to keep his distance from the woman his bear insists is his fated mate.
This enemies-to-lovers tale is a masterclass in tension, blending scorching chemistry with high-stakes paranormal danger. As the pair hides from enemies eager to exploit Emma, they find an unexpected sanctuary in one another. What begins as a rescue mission quickly spirals into a battle against the past, forcing Bodhi to confront the beast he swore he would never become and the destiny he fought so hard to escape.
If you crave a second-chance romance packed with found-family warmth and intense shifter passion, this story delivers on every front. It is a gripping addition to the Bear Protector series that proves even the most guarded alpha cannot outrun his own heart.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0FDH35SY5
Reader Reviews
May 6, 2026
Mixed feelings which is why its missing a Star 🌟 I always Love Reece Barden books but Maybe I need a refresher. Summary by me: Bodhi is the Alpha Bear and he retreated to the woods for most of his life until his brothers call him for help! Emma's brother Josh has a gambling problem and gets in too deep and cant pay so Emma becomes a way of making money. When she is kidnapped and threatened to be auctioned off. Bodhi feels the Mate bond right away and is determined to save Emma and all the...
May 22, 2026
Bodhi Lennox has been in this Bear Protection entire series and is the slightly unstable “bear behavior” brother that has always protected his sister and the good part of his family but is more comfortable in his bear state. Bodhi a huge bear shifter bear shifter works with his brother's in their security company. Jake deals with PTSD with and a gambling addiction. He owes money to Kozlov, then takes Emma as collateral. Jake knows Chase and asks him for help getting his sister Emma (who at 25...
March 29, 2026
This is one of my favorite shifters in the series. It is so well written and makes it hard to put down. The characters seem real. I know this is a three book series but I would LOVE to read more about Bodhi. )
March 16, 2026
Other than a few conflicts of information (eg: walking through the pack & him explaining what the mate mark everyone sees on her means - but later on after the building of their house conversation, he actually marks her [one example]) , the story was rather good. ) One person found this helpful
March 14, 2026
I absolutely loved Bodhis story. He is going to be the best Alpha. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. )
