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A review by rellimreads
The Bear's Chosen Mate by Vivian Arend
4.0
Note: At the time of this review, the ebook is free on most platforms.
I really enjoyed Arend's Six Pack Ranch series (also narrated by Tatiana Sokolov) - so when I saw all the audiobooks in the Borealis Bears series were less than $3 each on Kobo, I grabbed them.
This was such a fun and easy listen. I really enjoy friends-to-lovers and James & Kaylee didn't disappoint. The banter between them and between themselves and their animals (James' polar bear, Kaylee's bobcat) cracked me up. While there's a fated mates theme to the story, there's no doubt that these two want each other for who they are. Yes, there are several steamy, steamy sex scenes - but it's also obvious that James & Kaylee have a deep and devoted friendship.
There's some secondary storylines that will obviously weave through the rest of the series, but this doesn't end on a cliffhanger for the couple. Fairly low angst with most conflict coming from external sources.
Narration:
I already love Tatiana Sokolov's narrations. She was great here. Not only giving unique voices to all the characters - but to their animals as well. James' interactions with his polar bear were perfect. Loved it.
I really enjoyed Arend's Six Pack Ranch series (also narrated by Tatiana Sokolov) - so when I saw all the audiobooks in the Borealis Bears series were less than $3 each on Kobo, I grabbed them.
This was such a fun and easy listen. I really enjoy friends-to-lovers and James & Kaylee didn't disappoint. The banter between them and between themselves and their animals (James' polar bear, Kaylee's bobcat) cracked me up. While there's a fated mates theme to the story, there's no doubt that these two want each other for who they are. Yes, there are several steamy, steamy sex scenes - but it's also obvious that James & Kaylee have a deep and devoted friendship.
There's some secondary storylines that will obviously weave through the rest of the series, but this doesn't end on a cliffhanger for the couple. Fairly low angst with most conflict coming from external sources.
Narration:
I already love Tatiana Sokolov's narrations. She was great here. Not only giving unique voices to all the characters - but to their animals as well. James' interactions with his polar bear were perfect. Loved it.