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His to Protect: A Fated Mates Paranormal Shifter Romance (Bears of Grizzly Ridge Book 1) Kindle Edition
When Harper's life begins a death spiral, she does what any self respecting woman would do—she heads for the mountains. More specifically, Grizzly Ridge. A brand new—and very remote—lodge in the wilds of Montana where the last thing she expects to find is a very alpha, very sexy mountain man who's more than a little wild himself and doesn't waste any time reigniting feelings in her she’d long since buried.
From the moment he lays eyes on her, Axel knows the curvy brunette is more than just a guest at his lodge. Much more. Every bear shifter has a mate. She’s his. And whether his brothers believe in fated mates or not, nothing will keep Axel from what's his. But first he’ll need to convince Harper that what she’s feeling is more than lust. It’s fate.
Reader note: His to Protect is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 26, 2016
- File size1.7 MB
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I had so much fun writing Axel and Harper's story! I hope you have just as much fun reading it.Thank you!
~ Elena
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- ASIN : B01B5BR1KO
- Publisher : Ink Blot Communications (January 26, 2016)
- Publication date : January 26, 2016
- Language : English
- File size : 1.7 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 176 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #425,841 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #6,830 in Small Town Romance eBooks
- #7,175 in Alpha Male Romance eBooks
- #9,339 in Paranormal Werewolves & Shifters Romance
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About the author

Elena Aitken is a USA Today Bestselling Author of more than fifty romance and women’s fiction novels. The mother of ‘grown up’ twins, Elena now lives with her very own mountain man in the heart of the very mountains she writes about. She can often be found with her toes in the lake and a glass of wine in her hand, dreaming up her next book and working on her own happily ever after.
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Customers enjoyed the book's story and characters. They found the story entertaining, interesting, and fun with thrilling moments that kept them engaged. The chemistry between the main characters was described as sizzling. Readers appreciated the fast pacing and the author's writing style. The book focused on two strong people trying to get a fresh start on life.
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Customers enjoy the story. They find it a good love story with good characters and a satisfying conclusion. The plot is easy to follow and believable, with drama, action, mystery, romance, and shifters. Readers appreciate that there are no cliffhangers at the end.
"...read many shifter books so I can't comment on that but it is a good love story and I liked all the characters...." Read more
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"...Ignoring all the red flags from their face paced relationship its a good story." Read more
Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They say it's an interesting read with thrilling moments that keep them hooked. The book is a standalone with a happy ending that can be read in one sitting.
"HIS TO PROTECT is a standalone read with a happy ending. It does have sexy scenes so if that is an issue for you better skip this one...." Read more
"...The book has several suspenseful and thrilling moments that keep the reader engaged, while also exploring the emotional journey of the main..." Read more
"...A definite home run for Elena Aitken. Worth the read!!!!" Read more
"It was an entertaining read. I like the idea of her being an unknowing shifter...." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and their descriptions. They find the plot interesting and the chemistry between the main characters engaging. Readers appreciate meeting new characters in the series, especially Axel, the main bear character.
"...so I can't comment on that but it is a good love story and I liked all the characters...." Read more
"...The characters are well-developed and the author does a great job of creating a believable world where shifters exist alongside humans...." Read more
"...The characters descriptions allowed me to visualize each person. Elena's ability to draw the reader into the pages of her book is a gift...." Read more
"...The characters are very complex & well developed. The plot line is easy to follow & very believable. The sex is hot & steamy!..." Read more
Customers find the book entertaining, with thrilling moments that keep them engaged. They appreciate the right amount of intrigue, suspense, and action that keeps the story moving forward with surprises. The book has some funny and steamy moments, and it's well-written with plenty of action and romance.
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"...The story line was awesome, believable and interesting. The characters descriptions allowed me to visualize each person...." Read more
"This is well written book with lots of action and steamy romance...." Read more
"...Once at Grizzly Ridge, things move fast! It has it all, drama, action, more drama, mystery, intense personal time all happening so fast!..." Read more
Customers find the book has a fast pace and an engaging plot. They are hooked from the first page and finish it in one sitting. The story is about shifters and acceptance, with a detailed world where shifters are part of everyday life.
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"This book was a great read and start to a new series. I was hooked from the beginning. I loved it." Read more
"...I look forward to reading the other books in this series. Great job Elena." Read more
"...Once at Grizzly Ridge, things move fast! It has it all, drama, action, more drama, mystery, intense personal time all happening so fast!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it well-written and easy to read, with steamy writing and a vivid and detailed world. The author creates a complex and well-developed world. The story is written from a dual perspective and can be read as a standalone.
"...The author creates a vivid and detailed world where shifters are part of everyday life, and the rules and dynamics of the shifter pack are well-..." Read more
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Customers praise the book for its strong characters. They find the characters believable and appreciate that they face adversity head-on. The story is described as an enjoyable and quick read with unexpected twists. Readers enjoy the fast-paced action between Harper and Axel, as well as the storyline of Harper being single and going with her best friend Nina to a new resort.
"...Abby is a relatable and likable character, while Gabe is a strong and protective alpha who is devoted to his pack...." Read more
"...I love hot Alpha male shifters, strong women to match them and a good romance with a happy ending and His to Protect has all three." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the plot. Some find it engaging and romantic, with well-defined characters. Others feel some aspects are not believable, predictable, and repetitive.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021HIS TO PROTECT is a standalone read with a happy ending. It does have sexy scenes so if that is an issue for you better skip this one. It is a shifter story set on Grizzly Ridge, Montana. It is a remote location with lots of forest surrounding the lodge set up by 4 brothers. They have been banished from their clan because their sister joined another clan to be with her mate. Her grandfather sort of disowned her but she loved her mate and refused to return back to their clan, so he banished her brothers because they refused to force her to return.
Axel, 30, is the oldest and though he doesn't believe in their perfect mate he still longs for one. Since their lodge is new and in need of some advertising they allow a reporter to come up and stay for the week-end and write a piece for a famous magazine. She brings her best friend with her. From the moment he sees Harper he knows she is the one. However, Harper is in some trouble back in California as her ex-partner is trying to blackmail her and send her to jail for crimes in the company he committed. I have not read many shifter books so I can't comment on that but it is a good love story and I liked all the characters. It was entertaining and I enjoyed it so I will definitely recommend it.
I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 2/5/2021
- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023"His to Protect" is a paranormal shifter romance novel written by Elena Aitken. The book follows the story of Abby and her encounter with a group of shifters in Grizzly Ridge. Abby is a curvy and independent woman who runs a bed and breakfast in a remote area of the mountains. When a group of bear shifters come to stay at her B&B, Abby finds herself attracted to the alpha of the group, Gabe.
As the story unfolds, Abby discovers that Gabe and his group are not ordinary humans, but actually bears who can shift into human form. Abby is initially shocked but fascinated by their ability to shift and finds herself drawn to Gabe. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Abby's ex-boyfriend is a dangerous man who is determined to get her back, no matter what it takes.
The book is well-written and engaging, with a good balance of action, romance, and suspense. The characters are well-developed and the author does a great job of creating a believable world where shifters exist alongside humans. Abby is a relatable and likable character, while Gabe is a strong and protective alpha who is devoted to his pack. Their chemistry is palpable and their love story is both sweet and steamy.
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was the world-building. The author creates a vivid and detailed world where shifters are part of everyday life, and the rules and dynamics of the shifter pack are well-defined. The author also does a great job of balancing the romance and the action. The book has several suspenseful and thrilling moments that keep the reader engaged, while also exploring the emotional journey of the main characters.
Overall, I found "His to Protect" to be an enjoyable and entertaining read. The book has a satisfying conclusion while leaving enough loose ends for the reader to want to read more books in the series. If you're a fan of paranormal romance and shifter stories, then this book is definitely worth checking out.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016I completely enjoyed this shifter love story. I admit to being unsure whether I would like the story. My only experience with shifters relates to the Twilight Series and Shookie Stackhouse Series. I was pleasantly surprised. At the end of the 1st chapter I was hooked. The story line was awesome, believable and interesting. The characters descriptions allowed me to visualize each person. Elena's ability to draw the reader into the pages of her book is a gift. I love being able to close my eyes and watch my minds version of the scenes. Reading gives me my own personal movie. When a writer's choice of words, descriptive nature allows me that ability they've entertained me and found a new fan. Elena let me visualize Axel's cabin, his human and bear form, imagine the layout of the den, hear the sparkling fire, picture the visitors milling about, see the mountains, smell the fresh air, relate to the brothers frustration, confusion and sense their concern.
The last part of the book at me laughing my butt off. I would just imagine the look of horror on the douche bag ex-boyfriends face when Axel crashed through the font door as a bear.
A definite home run for Elena Aitken. Worth the read!!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025It was an entertaining read. I like the idea of her being an unknowing shifter. Ignoring all the red flags from their face paced relationship its a good story.
Top reviews from other countries
- Hoener, BirgitReviewed in Germany on August 17, 2018
3.0 out of 5 stars Weak characters, and story too short for a good plot
After problems with her soon-to-be-ex-husband and her work, Harper accompanies her friend, a travel reporter, to a newly opened resort in Montana, owned by Axel and his two brothers, to get away from everything. Axel soon realises that Harper is more than just a guest and is in fact his fated mate - but how to explain that to her. Oh yes, and the fact that he can turn into a bear on occasion will surely help convince her...
A nice plot that did not have the opportunity to develop into a very good one due to the story being so short. Good protagonists on the whole, realistic and sympathetic, but again, not enough time to really delve into their feelings and thought processes - the changes came too quickly to be believable. The side plot with her former life, again, suffered a bit from it as well.
Axel as the alpha in the little group came over way too weak for his position; him shifting to his bear was a reaction to events, but there was no purpose behind it. He seemed all brawn and no brain - pity.
- MollyReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
A really enjoyable read, I couldn't put it down. The characters were written fantastically and the story flowed from chapter to chapter. I can't wait to read more of her work.
- NaomiReviewed in Australia on September 28, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars It was good
I like it, liked what happened. Different story but still good. I love the name Axel. I love the surprises in the stroy
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 1, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Release your inner bear !
This is the first shape shifter book I have read, and I really liked it. To find a sexy man who just happens to be a part time bear with his two brothers, what a fantasy ! To find a mate who will love and protect you with all his heart, isn't that what we are all looking for ? Read this for yourself, I'm on to the next book in the series.
- TessaReviewed in Australia on October 24, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice and light.
Three bear brothers, Axel, Luke and Kade, exiled from their family by their grandfather. Why? Because their sister refused a political match to be with her fated mate and they supported her. The funny thing is that they did this despite not believing in fated mates! Now they are making a new life for themselves on Grizzly Ridge, having built a guest lodge and three cabins, one for each of them. Now all they need is some positive marketing.
Enter Nina and Harper, her best friend. Nina is a well known travel journalist who has agreed to do an article on Grizzly Ridge. Harper is in the throes of ridding herself of a gay husband. When they arrive at the Den there is an immediate attraction between Axel and Harper. This is not good news for Axel and his brothers but Axel has no choice. Harper doesn't understand her feelings at all. But this is the least of their worries. There will be a fair amount of drama before it all gets worked out.