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Surprise: A Second Chance Bear Shifter Romance (Bears Protecting Portland Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

A shifter’s secret. A surprise meeting. And a second chance at love…

I thought life after military service would be a breeze. I was putting down roots. New house, new business, new woman—and not just any woman—one crazy-hot weekend together and I really thought she could be the One.

But then everything changed.

No spec-ops training could have prepared me for what happened when our guys’ camping trip went sideways. Ever since, every now and then, I shift into a bear. A fierce, dangerous, out-of-control bear.

Bears don’t have second dates, even with the woman of their dreams. So for Amber’s sake, I didn’t show up. And I never called.

A year later, I walk into a swanky office to pitch a huge new contract, and there she is–standing at the head of the conference table.

I’m dumbstruck with an overwhelming, bone-deep, undeniable truth, and I suddenly realize how stupid I’ve been. Amber is
definitely the One. She always has been. I have to tell her what happened, how sorry I am, how she’s all that matters—

But now she won’t even look at me.

Can I ever convince her to give me a second chance?

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Surprise is book one in the Bears Protecting Portland Series. It is a standalone paranormal second chance bear shifter romance with a slow burn and a guaranteed HEA. WARNING: Surprise contains explicit content and is intended for mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised. This work of fiction explores adult themes, including explicit language and graphic intimate situations (about three hot peppers on a 0 to 5 spicy scale, depending on your taste buds!).

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★★★★★ A fun and surprisingly good read... an interesting twist on the shifter genre - Brian O'Rourke

★★★★★
This book is amazing! The first in a new series by Jada Cox that promises to be very exciting - Amy Weller

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This was great story. I couldn't put it down - Tyrene

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C1XMNKD1
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938942051
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Bears Protecting Portland
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

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Jada Cox
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Jada Cox loves paranormal and fantasy romance novels. She started in 2019 writing steamy dragon shifter books. Next Jada released two swoon-worthy book series featuring werewolves and bear shifters. More sexy shifter novels are on the way, as well as sweet-n-spicy romances with otherworldly heroes, sensual supernaturals, and titillating mythics that will steal your heart and stir your imagination. Welcome to Jada’s world, where she crafts each story to deliver a unique experience of love, desire, suspense, laughter, surprise, and just the right amount of spicy sauce ;)

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Customers find this book to be a great summer read, with one mentioning it's a fast-paced quick read. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it offers a different take on bear-shifter stories. Customers praise the writing quality.

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Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a great short summer read and fun to read, with one customer noting it's a fast-paced quick read.

"...Anyway well written and really enjoyed the book. Enjoy my peeps !..." Read more

"...The romance is so sweet and fun to read - no constant angst or anxiety inducing situations...." Read more

"Surprise is a great short summer read. Took a break from some of my series and into a new shifter genre...." Read more

"...I don't want to give anything away so I can't say to much ... fast paced quick read." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, with one customer noting it offers a different take on bear-shifter stories.

"...The romance is so sweet and fun to read - no constant angst or anxiety inducing situations...." Read more

"A decent story. I don't want to give anything away so I can't say to much ... fast paced quick read." Read more

"Awesome paranormal romance with tons of humor!..." Read more

"...This book has everything sexy men who shift, romance and a villain. This was so good I read it in one sitting. Enjoyable read." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...Hoping in the next few books it will be. Anyway well written and really enjoyed the book. Enjoy my peeps !..." Read more

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Jada Cox Has a New Fan!
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Jada Cox Has a New Fan!
This was my first Jada Cox novel, but it will not be my last! This book opens with action, and does not stop. I have always been a fan of shifter romances, but this was my first bear shifter novel, and I didn’t know what to expect, but what pleasant surprise! The romance is so sweet and fun to read - no constant angst or anxiety inducing situations. The story is such a fun, light read - I would recommend to anyone! Great summer read. And the first in a series! Will definitely be reading the next one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
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    Loved how Amber & Hayden came together. So much love between them and Hayden's friends , hated Ambers ex boss what a mean person he was. Hard to just wake Up and be a bear not knowing how you & your friends became one. Was hoping all of it got explained . Hoping in the next few books it will be. Anyway well written and really enjoyed the book. Enjoy my peeps ! Before I go just wanted to say I'm not normally into bear shifter books, I mainly stick to the wolf shifters . But maybe I should try more bears this book I truly liked
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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    This is a different kind of tale. Four former army officers and friends who had opened a private security firm suddenly become bear shifters . There is no explanation, nothing. This book is about Hayden and Amber. The storyline sort of rambles at first but eventually begins to sort itself out a little. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers. I’m not sure if this is a series I want to finish. There’s just “something” missing.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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    I wanted them to find others like themselves. The villain is what anyone unique fears. The romance is stop and go
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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    This was my first Jada Cox novel, but it will not be my last! This book opens with action, and does not stop. I have always been a fan of shifter romances, but this was my first bear shifter novel, and I didn’t know what to expect, but what pleasant surprise! The romance is so sweet and fun to read - no constant angst or anxiety inducing situations. The story is such a fun, light read - I would recommend to anyone! Great summer read. And the first in a series! Will definitely be reading the next one.
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    Jada Cox Has a New Fan!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
    This was my first Jada Cox novel, but it will not be my last! This book opens with action, and does not stop. I have always been a fan of shifter romances, but this was my first bear shifter novel, and I didn’t know what to expect, but what pleasant surprise! The romance is so sweet and fun to read - no constant angst or anxiety inducing situations. The story is such a fun, light read - I would recommend to anyone! Great summer read. And the first in a series! Will definitely be reading the next one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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    Surprise is a great short summer read. Took a break from some of my series and into a new shifter genre. You can just tell that Hayden and Amber’s feelings are meant to last. They had a miscommunication of sorts and abruptly stopped seeing each other. However they both focused on themselves and later came back together. This is the first bear shifter book I’ve read and I can say that it took a different turn than most wolf shifter books. I do wish to get more information on the guys becoming bears in the next book.
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    Great read

    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
    Surprise is a great short summer read. Took a break from some of my series and into a new shifter genre. You can just tell that Hayden and Amber’s feelings are meant to last. They had a miscommunication of sorts and abruptly stopped seeing each other. However they both focused on themselves and later came back together. This is the first bear shifter book I’ve read and I can say that it took a different turn than most wolf shifter books. I do wish to get more information on the guys becoming bears in the next book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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    A decent story. I don't want to give anything away so I can't say to much ... fast paced quick read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
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    Ok I LOVE reading so when this book came across my screen, after reading the intro I was quick to hit that order button, and boy was I NOT disappointed!
    From beginning to end the action mixed in with romance was just a perfect blend to make for a book I couldn’t put down.
    A+++++ Highly recommend!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
    Ok I LOVE reading so when this book came across my screen, after reading the intro I was quick to hit that order button, and boy was I NOT disappointed!
    From beginning to end the action mixed in with romance was just a perfect blend to make for a book I couldn’t put down.
    A+++++ Highly recommend!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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    I really liked the Surprise by Jada Cox. I have never read a book like this before. And thought it to be a really great well written book. Please give this author a chance you won't regret it. This is my first time reading any book from Jada and it definitely won't be the last.
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    Great book!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
    I really liked the Surprise by Jada Cox. I have never read a book like this before. And thought it to be a really great well written book. Please give this author a chance you won't regret it. This is my first time reading any book from Jada and it definitely won't be the last.
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