“I'm done being hurt. I'm done with you.”
Graphic designer Chet Willow is having a hard time standing on his own two feet. With an ex-boyfriend that won't leave him alone, Chet is convinced he'll never love and be loved again. The man has a hold on him that he can't seem to break and grows more dangerous every time Chet tries. When Chet meets his new stepbrother-to-be before his mother's wedding, sparks fly as his spirit is reawakened. With the presence of his jealous ex, Chet fears for his new love interest's safety.
Bruno Honeycutt, a werebear trying to stop running from his past, finds himself surrounded by people pairing off and enjoying partnered life. He doesn't dwell on his desires until he meets Chet for the first time. He learns that Chet isn't safe and is overwhelmed by his desire to be Chet's protector – and lover. Is he strong enough to take on the troubles plaguing Chet?
Bruno's life takes a dangerous turn when Chet walks into his life, an old enemy hot on his heels. This beast threatens everything that Bruno holds dear, including his clan, family, and now Chet. As the stepbrothers fight the evil at their door and the fear in Chet's heart, their bond intensifies. But is their connection strong enough to see them through to the very end?
Stepbrother Bear is the third and final steamy paranormal gay romance novel in the "Stepmates" series.
