Paige Holbrook, ex-wife of a famous football player can't stop blaming herself for her ex-husband's car accident which left her son, Jaime, in a coma. His father was driving and lost his life in the accident. Paige has an idea which might help bring Jaime out of his coma. Jaime's favorite TV show is Bidwell Bear. If she can get the man who plays Bidwell Bear to make a video talking to Jaime, it might help bring him out of the coma.

Hunter Troy Blackwell, the singing Bidwell Bear is planning on moving on with his singing career. Playing the bear is a lot of fun, but singing as himself is his dream. When he receives the phone call from Paige he's more than happy to make the video. As a matter of fact, he plans to visit the hospital to see how the boy is doing. Will the singing bear help Jaime?

Ginny McBlain's special gift of storytelling is a treat to read. Her words draw you from first to last page as the plot unfolds. Bear Hugs has a lot to offer in passion, humor, and the love a mother for her child. The narration will have you experiencing the emotions of a person loving someone and being hurt, and the fear of trusting again. This novel is a real keeper.