Bearly Mated by Lola Glass

My Rating: 🟊🟊🟊⯨

Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶

Blurb:

I'm being paid to have a bear shifter's baby.

He happens to be my childhood best friend who I was in love with for half my life, and haven't seen in years.

If I wasn't so desperate for money, I wouldn't have turned to him.

But I am, so I sign the mating contract and agree to let the big, sexy jerk breed me.

If all goes according to plan, I'll be pregnant within a month, and able to pay off all of my dad's bills within a year.

But it doesn't go according to plan.

Because he keeps calling me his.

And refusing to leave.

And feeding me.

I can't let myself fall back in love with him… but I have no idea how to stop it.

*This is a short, steamy, romantic novella with a happily ever after!

My Review:

Bearly Mated by Lola Glass was such a cute, feel-good read. It’s exactly the kind of book you pick up when you want something light, fun, and guaranteed to leave you smiling. Honestly, the serotonin boost I get from a Lola Glass book should probably be studied. If you’re in a reading slump or need a break from heavier, more emotional genres, this is the perfect kind of story to lift your mood.

The story follows our FMC as she tries to repay her father’s debts after his death. In an effort to solve her financial problems, she comes up with a wild but oddly practical idea, becoming a “bear incubator” for bear shifters who want cubs but don’t stick around long enough for traditional relationships. It’s unconventional, a little chaotic, and makes for some entertaining moments.

Things get even more interesting when her best friend, who also happens to be a bear shifter, decides he absolutely does not like the idea of other bears getting involved with her. His protective instincts kick in hard, and instead of letting someone else step in, he adds himself to her contract. What starts as a practical solution quickly turns into something deeper, and watching their relationship shift from friendship to something more was sweet and satisfying.

Overall, this was a cozy, bubbly paranormal romance with lovable characters and plenty of charm. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t take itself too seriously and just lets you enjoy the ride, and sometimes that’s exactly the kind of book you need