Bear Necessities by Tressie Lockwood

Bear Necessities Reviews

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  Judy

  I got this book at the same time as Stripped Bear by Tressie Lockwood. These two books are actually together in the print book simply titled 'Bear'. I can't tell if they are the start of a series, or just two linked books at this time. In this story we are introduced to Simone, Ayana's cousin and the two new found cousins of one of Ayana's mate, Blaine.
  
  Simone, after having issues with her mother's boyfriend putting the moves on Simone, decides to head down to North Carolina and visit her cousin Ayana. Oddly enough, Blaine has found some long lost family and brought them to visit the day that Simone arrives unannounced And these two twin brothers believe they are the mates to Simone. Though one tries to fight his feelings for Simone, the other is more than happy to get right to the mating. Simone herself isn't sure what is going on, and though attracted to both, is in no hurry to just agree to be their mate.
  
  I read this book mainly because I read the first one and hoped that this one would be better. It was, but not my much. There was still the issue of things moving very fast and the timeline needed to be corrected in several places. I had no idea where the author was going with Simone's character. When we are first introduced to her, she is talking about leaving her mother and her parade of boyfriends, and I thought she was very young, like 17 or 18. But then you find out Simone is 28. This happened a several times in the book. I would think the character was acting very young and/or immature and then something would happen to contradict that previous act. It just felt like the author didn't know where she was going with the character. I am giving this book a 2 on Goodreads. I will be thinking long and hard before trying another book by this author.
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  raeneysa

  Now Ms Tressie I already know this read was tease and unfinished. with a curtain female shifter is unhappy about the outcome of not being choosing to mate with who she want. but anyway this read is plus and the heroine is feisty,humorous and i'm loving her. the hero's one being accepting and other need convincing that his way isn't always right, he realize accepting to adapt embrace change.
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  True

  It would be great to if there is a part two for Bear Necessities. I mean it left off (to me) in a cliffhanger. I literally said," WHAT THE H**L?" lol. Dont get me wrong I liked the book. My favorite character was actually the "brooding" in charge twin. I guess because he seemed to be one of the most misunderstood characters in the book. It would be great to find out if they all succeed in making more bear babies Lol.
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  Bennita

  
  
  This book was OK. The heroine was a little ghetto for my liking and the ending leaves you hanging. I didn't feel like I connected with any if the characters, but the sex was hot, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. I also don't think the plot was very believable and more editing is needed. If you are looking for hot sex and just a fun read, this is your book, but if you want an interesting plot and like able characters, pass on this one.
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  Laverne Brewster

  2.00 Stars. (BW/2 WM). Kindle Edition 102 page novella e-book. Dud. Underdeveloped plot and characters, irregular timeline and a storyline that sometimes loops back on itself. The heroine, Simone, comes to her cousin’s house unannounced with the intention of being a live in guest...who does that? The bear shifting heroes, Artan and Fallyn, twins, are cousins to Simone’s cousin’s mates and have arrived because either they scent Simone coming or sense her being in the area -because she is their unclaimed mate. These situations maybe multiple choice because the author eludes to both.🤷🏽‍♀️ At any rate, only one of the twins acknowledges her as their mate, Artan, the other one rejects her, Fallyn. A strange thing happens later in the story, a female bear shifter from the twins’ compound declaring that she is the promised mate. Artan stays near Simone while Fallyn stays near the other woman except when Simone is sexually aroused for some reason...then both twins come and have sex with her. And both come to protect Simone whenever this party girl gets loose and shakes upon other males. In the end, the author sorts this tangled mess by telling the reader that Simone and Artan and Fallyn are a trio in love and all are on board being mates with a happy loving future together.
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  Peace

  The story was interesting but the speed of their sexual encounter and vivid descriptions of the sex scenes did not cultivate feelings of love. It felt more like lust in hyperdrive. It ended abruptly without a conclusion and didn’t resolve the situation with the ex-girlfriend.
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  SheReadsALot

  Eh.
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  DeeTimes' Nook

  I loved this book!
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  Rita

  This was much better than the first one. It had some depth to it. I liked Simone's sassy character. The relationships felt real. Would read something else by this author.
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  Sheena

  I wanna know if the had babies...:(
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  Canary

  Kill me now. Why did I think this one would be better than the first book? Sigh... just kill me now
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  Anne

  2,75 stars
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  Alicia Wyatt

  Great MFM
  
  I do recommend this interracial shifter romance. Great story with hot love scenes. The main alphas are a dream come true. Read this book over and over.
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  Paradise

  I liked this book because it had great scenes, better explanation of characters than Stripped Bear, and much more explanation and detail of the story. :)
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  Tracy

  good read, would like to see if a series is in the works