Sunday Bear-becue by Celia Kyle
Series: Grayslake #6, Grayslake: More than Mated
Published by Indie
Published on: September 19th 2016
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 38
Format: eARC
Source: Author
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Mia’s looking forward to a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends, family, furballs, and veggie dogs. (For her daughter Sophia, don’t ask.) But what begins with laughs soon ends with tears… of grief? Or joy?
This short story is set in the GRAYSLAKE: MORE THAN MATED world and does not stand alone. It should be read after HOWL MY NAME and is a little bit of family life for those who fell in love with the Grayslake gang and aren’t ready to let them go.
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As a fan of the Grayslake series, this was a fun, little addition to the series. I features the couple from the original book, No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It, Mia and her alpha werebear husband Ty. There are also some of the others that we meet from the series. This isn’t a long story and I don’t recommend it for people who haven’t read the series. I just don’t think there is enough to this story for new readers. It is more of a little gift to people who’ve enjoyed the series.
If you’re not familiar with this series, I highly recommend you check it out. Celia Kyle has some really interesting stories wrapped around this group of werebears, werehyenas and werewolves in Grayslake, Georgia. It is a fun series that has some humor to them along with the suspense that you generally see in a PNR novel. One thing that really impresses me is how Kyle tackles tough subjects in these books. There is everything from an orphan who is supposed to live with his abusive uncle, a fight against racism (again werehyenas), attempted rape and more. I love how she brings these issues out in her stories, without them being to overpowering.
In this short, about Mia, Ty, adopted Parker and a new addition in little Sophia. Mia is throwing a barbecue for the whole clan. Mia has something she needs to tell Ty. Family interferes (as they do). When they go off on their own for a bit, things get a little crazy with the rest of the clan.
Like I said, this is a very short story. I enjoyed it, because I liked spending time with the characters that I fell in love with in the earlier books. I wish the story had been a little bit longer with a little more substance, but it was a nice day in Grayslake. If you hadn’t read the series, you’re probably not going to enjoy the series as much. I highly recommend you pick up No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It and give this series a try.
“Weeky-peed-ee-ah and it said stupid-head isn’t a curse word”
“And Google,” Parker whisptered again.
“And Googles!” Her daugther sounded so proud as Mia could imagine Sophia standing tall in the middle of the balcony, balled hands on her narrow hips and spine straigh–just like her daddy when he thought he was right.
Oh, how wrong they both were. Often.
“Wikipedia and Google don’t put a roof over your head, young lady.”
“Mommy, listen. Listen, listen. I’m outside. There is no roof.”
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I’m Melanie and I live in Ohio. I have two horses and a dog. I’m an animal lover, avid book reader and audiobook listener. I like to live vicariously through fictional characters. I enjoy reading and listening to mostly fictional books in the paranormal genre, including Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Horror. My favorite paranormal creatures are shifters, doesn’t matter the flavor.
This sounds like a really fun series! I will have to check it out. Gotta love shapeshifters!
I really love bear shifters, which is what drove me to pick up book one. It has been a really fun series.
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The only book in this series I’e read is No Ifs Ands, or Bear’s About it. I liked the book so I need to get back into reading this series.
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I thought the stories got better as the series went on. I hope you get a chance to try the other books.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
This is one series that I have wondered about. This sound like a good short story if you are reading the series. I think I will eventually get around to it. Good review!
Thanks, Lorna. This has been a really fun series. I think you would like it.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
Bears are scary!
I love bears. They are one of my favorite animals (both the real ones and shifters LOL)
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
Oh that title… it made me cringe! But that’s why we shouldn’t judge a book, and all. Glad you liked it!
Some of the earlier titles are cute. This one, not so much. LOL. Still a cute story.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
Sometimes it is nice to have these little short stories to hold us over until the next book or just to be immersed back in their world if the series has ended. 😉
Exactly. I do wish this one was a little longer. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
Follow up stories can be so fun. Ha, and I enjoy her humorous titles.
The title of the first one caught my eye and got me to read the story. I really fell in love with the series after that.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
I’m guessing that kid steals the show. This whole series sounds like fun and that title is so awful it’s good. ROFL!
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Yes, those kids are really cute. Mom has a swear jar for adults and kids. She is quite the stickler about it too. 🙂
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I’m glad this was a nice addition to the series despite its length, Melanie. It’s always nice for an author to give a “gift” like this to readers. I still have to get started on this series. 🙂
It is a really fun series.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Oria’s Gambit by Jeffe Kennedy (@mlsimmons, @jeffekennedy)
These little side stories are so much fun for fans. I do have the series earmarked, probably because of one of your reviews 🙂
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It is such a great series. I think you would really enjoy it Kimberly. 🙂
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I loved Mia and Ty from No If Ands or Bears About It! this is one author that I haven’t read as many stories as I’ve wanted to. But to know that they get a story giving us a glimpse more into their lives I’m ready to get current on this series so that I can get there.
I really love all the books in this series. I love how she tackles some tough subjects without making it feel too “down your throat”. I hope you get a chance to get caught up. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Fresh Meat: October 23 to 29 — 28 Speculative Fiction Releases
I’ve definitely never read anything like this. Werewolves, sure – but not werebears! I’ll have to check it out.
I love werebears. I’ve read several different werebear books. This is one of my favorites.
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