Idle Bear — Ruby Shae

Sara Henley has resigned herself to a life alone. Though she wants nothing more than a husband and a family, she knows she won't find him in Bear Mountain, and she's not willing to leave the small town. Her popular bed and breakfast, and the occasional tourist, keeps her active, but nothing will ever fill the lonely space in her heart.

Aaron Williams hasn't shifted into his bear form in almost a hundred years. Though he considers his shifter side a curse, and hates his other form, he can't resist the pull of a pregnant bear. He visits Bear Mountain out of sheer obligation, but when he meets the curvy owner of the bed and breakfast, he decides to extend his stay.

Meeting Sara forces Aaron to reconsider his past choices, but he still can't reconcile with his bear. When Sara is put in danger, his careful restraint shatters, and breaks all of his rules. Once free, his bear takes control until the two become one. Now all he has to do is convince his mate to give him another chance.