Bear Guardian by Ruby Shae

Jacob Underwood, bear shifter, and the Enforcers Second of his clan, has watched his mate date another man for six long months…although the word date didn’t really apply. When he watches the loser finally walk out of her life, he puts a long-time plan in motion to win over her heart.
Avery Bennett has always been in awe of her extraordinary neighbor, but deep-down, she knew that’s all their relationship would ever be. Tall and curvy weren’t exactly points in her favor, and besides, she had a boyfriend…sort of…okay, not really. Still, perfect men like Jacob didn’t date imperfect women like her.
When Jacob starts acting more than interested, Avery guards her fragile heart until the persistent bear is impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, some things from the past can’t be ignored, and both Avery and Jacob will have to rely on their trust in each other if they want their newfound relationship to survive.