I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Katie Shepard for letting me be a part of the Blog Tour and giving me the chance to read this fun book!
Author: Katie Shepard
Published by: Berkley
Released: April 25, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: Two people are ready for their lives to get a little wilder in this romantic comedy by debut author Katie Shepard.
After being hospitalized for panic attacks two years after his mother’s death, charitable foundation executive Teagan van Zijl is dragged by his sister to a wilderness therapy retreat in Montana. Lost in the woods, Teagan nearly gets eaten by a bear but is saved by an angel in muddy hiking boots—the program’s handywoman, Darcy Albano, that is. After spending the summer with Darcy, Teagan realizes he doesn’t want to return to New York without her. He hires Darcy as his sober companion—a position he doesn’t actually need filled and for which Darcy is completely unqualified—hoping she can help him figure out how to move forward. But once they get to the city, all Teagan can think of is how to confess the truth while keeping her in his life.
Darcy Albano thought she was going to work as a wilderness guide when she was hired on the camp staff, but ended up a handywoman instead—only the latest screwing-over she’s endured since her ex stole her car and her parents ruined her credit score. But Teagan van Zijl is the silver lining she didn’t expect to appear—clearly going through something but willing to commit to Darcy’s unique brand of wilderness education as the cure for what ails him. They form an unlikely bond based on the unexpected support they provide each other. Darcy never imagined staying in the city, but with Teagan’s unshakeable belief in her abilities, anything seems possible. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
After being hospitalized for panic attacks two years after his mother’s death, charitable foundation executive Teagan van Zijl is dragged by his sister to a wilderness therapy retreat in Montana. Lost in the woods, Teagan nearly gets eaten by a bear but is saved by an angel in muddy hiking boots—the program’s handywoman, Darcy Albano, that is. After spending the summer with Darcy, Teagan realizes he doesn’t want to return to New York without her. He hires Darcy as his sober companion—a position he doesn’t actually need filled and for which Darcy is completely unqualified—hoping she can help him figure out how to move forward. But once they get to the city, all Teagan can think of is how to confess the truth while keeping her in his life.
Darcy Albano thought she was going to work as a wilderness guide when she was hired on the camp staff, but ended up a handywoman instead—only the latest screwing-over she’s endured since her ex stole her car and her parents ruined her credit score. But Teagan van Zijl is the silver lining she didn’t expect to appear—clearly going through something but willing to commit to Darcy’s unique brand of wilderness education as the cure for what ails him. They form an unlikely bond based on the unexpected support they provide each other. Darcy never imagined staying in the city, but with Teagan’s unshakeable belief in her abilities, anything seems possible. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: This was fun! This also dealt with some heavier topics like mental health. It did a really good job of melding everything together and making a really enjoyable read.
The first thing that drew my eye to this book was the cover. I just love the bear chasing them in the background. I also liked that it definitely had relevance to the story.
I enjoyed our main characters in this. Darcy is pretty tough. She's gone through a lot, but she doesn't give up. Teagan was a good character to follow too. I just liked seeing their friendship and relationship grow.
This was a great debut novel. I can't wait to read more by Katie Shepard. I had a lot of fun reading this one and I think other people will too.
Katie Shepard studied Soviet history and worked in human rights law before burning way, way out, and achieved professional tranquility as a simple country bankruptcy lawyer. She lives in Texas with her husband, kids, and elderly rescue cat, but is often found hiking in the Rocky Mountains or the virtual woods of Thedas.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Post for Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard! Thank you to Berkley and Katie Shepard for letting me be a part of this tour. This is definitely a book you should add to your reading list.
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