Heart of the Bear Champion

Oh my heart! They were barely (sorry, couldn’t resist) able to stand each other at first, but Nessa and Gaius were always meant to be together. They were just too stubborn (and afraid) to admit it. But when they did, ooh! Gaius is so beary alpha (not sorry this time) but so swoony. I mean, come on, that house! And you can’t get much sweeter — and sexier— than him claiming Nessa in words and steamy, steamy deeds. 🔥 Ophelia always gives readers sweet and heat and characters you genuinely root for, and Nessa and Gaius are no exception. I can’t wait to meet our next couple!. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A charming fated mate romance with wonderful characters and descriptive world building. The Oracle knows that Nessa and Gaius are fated mates and with a little manipulation brings the pair into proximity. I enjoyed their love journey that had self made obstacles, humor, sizzling chemistry, possessiveness, stubbornness, banter, hot steam, vulnerability, realizations, revelations and forever. HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Heart of the Bear Champion - Gaius & Nessa “How could you not be inspired by this view? I mean, look at that!” She waved her arm at the expanse of gilded sky, her face practically glowing with awe. Gaius shot a cursory glance at the vista he’d chosen this land for, then looked back at her. “Maybe I just needed someone to share it with,” he said, giving her a bump with his shoulder. “Well, it would be a shame for you to hoard it all to yourself. Anytime you want to share, you let me know.” Ophelia Bell has reworked this book, as part of her Celestial Soulmates Inc. series, and it is a delightful paranormal romance. Gaius had to retire from being an Arena Fighting Champion, due to knee injuries. Without his competing, he decides to go back to his building profession and seek out a mate. After Nessa’s chef father dies, she is eventually able to become the home chef for her true friends, still Arena champs. As their remodeling, Nessa is given carte blanche for all kitchen decisions. But immediately realizes she will be butting heads with their builder friend Gaius. From initial animosity emerges a unique relationship that Nessa believes to be short lived as each wait for the Oracle to choose them mates. Romantic, fun, and steamy, these two find what everyone searches for in a mate!

This is an easy to read story. I got hooked right away. I started ready and could not put it down.