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After losing the trial of the century, disgraced lawyer Abigail Holt flees the unforgiving press in Dallas. With only the clothes on her back, she ends up driving to the small town of West Yellowstone. She needs to hide for a while, just long enough to figure out how she’s going to move forward with her life. The Curvy Bear Ranch seems like the perfect place to retreat. But when she meets Cody Grant, a tall, sexy cowboy with bedroom eyes and a panty-melting six-pack, she wonders if she’s headed for another disaster. She has no idea that the man she secretly craves is hiding a huge, furry secret.

When Cody meets Abby, her curves set his body on fire. His bear can’t wait to claim her as his mate, but Cody isn’t ready to commit. He’s not interested in dating another broken woman. With his last, failed relationship in mind, he agrees to her no-strings-attached proposition. But after one mind-blowing night together, he agrees with his bear. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince his fated mate that they belong together. And he’s very, very convincing with his naughty tongue.

This is the fifth book in the paranormal bear romance series - Curvy Bear Ranch. This is a stand-alone book with NO CLIFFHANGERS. Love scenes are fully realized and at times include explicit language. Intended for readers 18+.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 19, 2015

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1,753 reviews166 followers
February 27, 2016
This was my first book from this author and I really enjoyed Abigail and Cody's story. Abigail lost the trial and she took some time for herself so that she can get away from the press and figure out what her next step is going to be since she has also lost her job too plus she didn't want to deal with the stress of her parents as well. So she drives until she ends up in Montana at a nice B&B and meets Cody. That's when things changes for the best and also finds out some secrets too.


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2,695 reviews22 followers
January 11, 2016

The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine
A Werebear Paranormal Romance
Curvy Bear Ranch Book 5
By Liv Brywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my opinion in a honest review.
Wow! I know I'm repeating myself I'm in love with the Grant Brothers!.
Every book in this series is AWESOME! Liv Brywood I love you, you're fantastic and I'm a Fan for Life. I was so excited to read this book so when It came I couldn't wait to read it. I love the characters in this book and once again the Liv didn't disappoint me. The storyline is strong, engaging and Fantastic. Her characters are amazing, thoughtful, powerful, exhilarating and lovable. The Dialogue is fascinating, humorous and realistic and If you haven't read this series you are missing a best seller. Book 5 is a great addition to this series it's book 5 of The Cowbear series but it can be read as a standalone, as I have said before I love it and I'm excited about the next book, just thinking about it makes me happy.

The Curvy Bear Ranch Bed and Breakfast and another Grant brother has bit the magic and founded his fated mate. Abigail Holt decided to run from her life and all the press dogging her steps after losing the biggest trial of her career, she makes the long drive alone with nothing but the clothes on her back straight to The Curvy Bear Ranch Bed and Breakfast, somewhere she can find herself. Then she meets Cody Grant the cowboy with beautiful, sexy eyes. He has abs you can wash clothes on ( dating myself with that one
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February 11, 2018
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After losing the trial of the century, disgraced lawyer Abigail Holt flees the unforgiving press in Dallas. With only the clothes on her back, she ends up driving to the small town of West Yellowstone. She needs to hide for a while, just long enough to figure out how she’s going to move forward with her life. The Curvy Bear Ranch seems like the perfect place to retreat. But when she meets Cody Grant, a tall, sexy cowboy with bedroom eyes and a panty-melting six-pack, she wonders if she’s headed for another disaster. She has no idea that the man she secretly craves is hiding a huge, furry secret.

When Cody meets Abby, her curves set his body on fire. His bear can’t wait to claim her as his mate, but Cody isn’t ready to commit. He’s not interested in dating another broken woman. With his last, failed relationship in mind, he agrees to her no-strings-attached proposition. But after one mind-blowing night together, he agrees with his bear. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince his fated mate that they belong together. And he’s very, very convincing with his naughty tongue.

This is the fifth book in the paranormal bear romance series - Curvy Bear Ranch. This is a stand-alone book with NO CLIFFHANGERS. Love scenes are fully realized and at times include explicit language. Intended for readers 18+
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116 reviews2 followers
February 13, 2016
I originally chose this book so I can complete a reading challenge in a group I was in. The "Cowbear" was what caught my attention. I love reading anything about bear shifter and this book was one of them. Yes, I rated it 4 stars out of 5 stars and yet, I considered it as one of my favorite books. The relationship between Cody and Abby were well done.

This is a book that can be expanded a bit longer. Show more depth of how emotionally Abby was toward the case she'd lost. I was aware this book was the fifth series out of six books, so I might have missed the depth of bear shifter background from the first book, but I intended to read them all since I really enjoy the writing style.

The way the author describe what Cody looked like was really hot. How could anyone resist an adorable cowboy that had a hairy chest and could turn into a bear. The way Cody listened to Abby's situation made him such a perfect gentleman.

I only wished it was a bit longer a chance to see the relationship between Cody and Abby developed rather than skip ahead and explained the result in the final chapter.
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680 reviews
January 8, 2016
I was gifted a copy of "The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine" from Liv Brywood, in exchange for an honest review.

Now this installment of Liv Brywood's series started with a massive BANG! One chapter in & I could feel the anguish new leading lady was in... I was also HOOKED! I needed to know what would happen, how everything would end, just WOW!! This is book 5 in Liv's new series "Curvy Bear Ranch", although it can be read as a stand alone, I do suggest you read this series in order.

Having just lost the trial of the century Abby runs out of town when the media converges on her, travelling across the country for 2 days straight she finds herself in West Yellowstone & staying at Curvy Bear Ranch B&B for a week. Cody has 1 rule, no relationships ever, but something about Abby calls to his bear.

I'm so not going to ruin this for you, but damn some parts in this story are tear jerkers. I want to say more.... but I'm not going to. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Liv's "Curvy Bear Ranch" series & can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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2,051 reviews20 followers
January 8, 2016
Loved it.
Cowboys, lawyers and werebears!
Abigail is a big shot lawyer in Dallas Texas. Everyone thinks she go her job due to her daddy. But it's just not true. She has worked hard to get where she is. Hoping for the slam dunk of the on this high profile case. She can't wait to get it over with.
Cody is a werebear rancher of a small town in Montana. He had everything he ever wanted in life. Just not the woman. With his last heartbreak, he is just not in the mood-not even his bear is. But when a curvy woman comes through the ranches door of the B&B inn. His bear goes nuts. His bear wants her but as a man he just wants a fling. Will it just be a fling between them with no strings or will something more happen?
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652 reviews34 followers
January 9, 2016
The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine (Curvy Bear Ranch, #5)
by Liv Brywood


Abby Holt is having a rough time of it. Her parents have always expected certain things of her and she has always done what they wanted. Until now.
Things have fallen apart for Abby, but her parents still want her to tow the line.

Abby runs away, basically, to Montana. The Curvy Bear Ranch. She needs to get her head together and decide what she wants. She didn't expect to meet a strong, sexy rancher.

Cody knows that sometime he will meet his fated mate, but he is having fun being single and doing what he wants. Taking care of the ranch, and his family is plenty for him. Then Abby shows up and his bear is on the hunt.

*ARC given for an honest review*
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1,334 reviews10 followers
January 8, 2016
Wonderfully romantic tale about a woman who finally learns who she really wants to be, and how she can achieve all her dreams. Abigail is running from her life, trying to forget and to forgive herself. Cody does not want to get involved with another troubled woman, but cannot seem to help himself around Abby. Cody does not want to be heartbroken when Abby goes back to her city life, but he may have no choice, or is there a way for them both to be happy? Can Abby accept the wilder nature of Cody and be his mate, or will she once again run away? I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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1,532 reviews5 followers
January 18, 2016
I'm absolutely loving this series!! It gets better and better with each new book. This is Abby and Cody's unlikely love story. It's a very touching story of discovery, acceptance, love and unbridled passion. Will make you believe that really everything happens for a reason even the bad stuff, but don't ever give up.
(I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review)
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4,321 reviews2 followers
January 22, 2016
I was given this book in exchange for my honest opinion and a review.

We are back with the fifth instalment to Liv Brywood's wonderful Curvy Bear Ranch series this book is so romantic and sweet and has the edge of suspense and angst.

After loses a big trial as well as her job as a lawyer Abigail Holt flees the merciless press in Dallas. She leaves with the clothes on her back, she gets in her car and drives of not knowing where she will end up, She finds the small town of West Yellowstone. It is the perfect place to hide out for a little while, And of course evaluate how she is going to move forward with her life, will it change for the best? Or will she go back to her normal.

The Curvy Bear Ranch is the perfect quiet retreat. But it all changes when she meets the handsome Cody Grant, he is tall and incredibly sexy cowboy with heated bedroom eyes and a mouth watering six-pack, she has too wonder whether she is headed for another utter disaster or not. She has no idea that this man she craves is hiding something.... a big, furry secret.

When Cody meets the beautiful Abby, her luscious curves set his whole body on fire he cannot believe how much he wants her, And his bear agrees with him he cannot wait to get his paws on her and claim her as there mate, but Cody just isn’t ready to commit too anyone especially not a woman. And he is for sure not interested in dating another broken woman. Considering his last, doomed relationship. He agrees to Abby's no-strings-attached plan.

But after they have one explosive night together, he changes his mind he knows knows that his bear was right. And with that in mind now he has a new plan and he will do whatever it takes to convince his fated mate that they belong together forever.

Cody is very very convincing to say the least....

Another great instalment from Liv Brywood and as always her characters are spot on her plot is brilliant and we are taken on an amazing journey from drama too lust and love.

Cody is a charmer he has had some issues in the past which has changed the way he thinks especially about relationships even with his brothers falling like flies for there fated mates he knows he will never fall again, well that is until he stumbles on Abby and one look at her he is a goner. I love Cody his charm his suave his beauty that radiates inside and out is just outstanding.

Abby wow she is in a world of conflict and inner trouble she is a strong character with flaws just like any of us but all she needs is some time away from everyone to clear her head and think about her future but her future is about to change in the form of the sinfully handsome Cody I just love how when she first meets him she wants too eat him up like a lollipop lol I wanted too do the same thing as her, I adore how the author brings forth Abby conflict with her job its so well done.

My favourite scene of all has too be when Cody gives Abby the sweetest present he is such a romantic it made me swoon.

I cannot wait for the next book is this series I for one never want it too end.

4 Out Of 5 Hearts From Cariad Books
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45 reviews2 followers
January 11, 2016
I was given this book as an ARC for my honest review.

This is Book 5 of the Curvy Bear Ranch Series! And I already can't wait to read Book 6 The Cowbear's Mail Ordered Valentine lol. I have said this before but I really mean it I love how each of her books can be read as a stand alone!!!! But at this moment If you would like to read The Cowbear's Secret Christmas Baby: Christmas Paranormal Romance (Curvy Bear Ranch Book 1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016X07L2U/r... it is only $0.99 on Kindle and FREE on Kindle Unlimited!!!!! I would recommend you read all 5 Books that are out to this series so you can get a feel for the hunky male bear shifter's and the women who steal their hearts.

Now to my review as I shamelessly did a promo I was not asked to do lol.

In The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine Book 5 of the Curvy Bear Ranch Series Abigail Holt is a prosecutor in Dallas, TX who loses the case of the century, get fired, is crucified in the press, and flees to the Curvy Bear Ranch where she meets the hunky Cody Grant who is according to Abby, a tall, sexy cowboy with bedroom eyes and a panty-melting six-pack (hmmm he does sound yummy ladies!!!). Anyway Cody is not looking for a relationship to another broken women after he had his heart broken before. So when Abby decides to tell Cody her proposition for a no-strings-attached sexual rump he goes for it! But when his bear is screaming she is their soulmate he is too stubborn to admit it and his bear is NOT happy! Do they work out? Does she decide to stay or go back to Dallas? Will Cody ever be happy again?

Read the book and find out if she will stay and give love a chance or run away from her soulmate!
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1,711 reviews16 followers
January 9, 2016
I received this for an honest review. If you have not read any of Liv Brywood’s book you are truly missing out. I am so enjoying this series and love that each book can be read as a standalone. You will so fall in love with the Grant boys.

Abigail Holt was a lawyer. She had lived her whole life please her parents. She was working a big case and when she lost it crushed her. It was such a big case it was being covered by all the major news channels. After seeing she could not get away from the news, being fired, and not wanting to face her parents she done the only things she felt she could do, run.

Fate has a funny way of being two hearts together. Abigail finds herself escaping at the Curvy Bear Bed & Breakfast with only the clothes on her back. Everyone seems so nice and seems not to know who she is. It appears the break that she is needed.

I just loved Cody. He was doing everything he could to keep his bear under control. His bear had claimed Abigail as their mate. Cody was getting attached to Abigail fast. He loved to bring a smile to her face and he was just what she needed.

This break is what Abigail needed to try and find herself. Cody helps give her the nudge she needs. Problem is that Cody has to find a way break the news that he is a bear. How will Abigail react.

I love that in this book I was surprised at the path the author took. I thought she was going to go one way and she went the other. I love to be surprised that way.
895 reviews
March 14, 2019
Very Enjoyable Series... You'll want to Read Them All

Feeling bad after the first case she has ever loss a young DA lawyer jump into her car to get away from the press. Then she sees they are also at her house so she keeps driving and two days later finds herself at the Curvy Bear Bed and Breakfast. The first male she sees will be as drawn to her as he is to her but when she accidentally sees him turn from a bear to the guy she has learned to care for (even if it was fast) she plans to run. Can they make it? Will she take what she wants, and do what she really wants for the first time in her life? Well worth reading each book and this one is really good.
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62 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2018
Quick sweet read

An acquittal, news reports everywhere, a Mayor who was more concerned with politics than showing love to his daughter. Where is there to go when you lose a high profile Case? Simple you get into your car, with no plan in mind, no clothes except the ones on now (because reports are set up outside of your home) and you end up at Curvy Bear Ranch. I enjoyed this book. Ugh, Abby's mom! At least Abby finally took control of her life. Abby and Cody made me laugh. But what ever happened to the bad guy? I'm not telling, No cliffhangers.
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1,345 reviews12 followers
February 8, 2019
Abby is a woman who just had to get away. After loosing a trial that she thought was a slam dunk, he is fired and she just wants some time away from the chaos. She drives until she finds a quiet B&B where she just wants to hunker down and figure out her next steps.

Cody is a shifter who isn't ready to settle down. However one glance at Abby, his bear wants him to rethink that.

The two of them were cute together. I enjoyed this book
36 reviews3 followers
March 8, 2017
She lost her case but found her fate...

The press were hounding Abby after she lost a big case so she got in her car and just kept driving until she arrived at the Curvy Bear Ranch and met her fate.

This is another wonderful book in the Curvy Bear Ranch series. As always the characters and plot are well developed and pull you along through the romance of Cody and Abby.
684 reviews3 followers
February 12, 2018
Shifters romance

Abby runs away after losing a murder trial and is fired from the DA's offce Abby finds herself in Montana and meets a bear shifter named Cody. Cody's bear thinks Abby is his true mate. Can Abby let go of the trial and get her parents to see she doesn't want to be an attorney anymore and follow her own dreams? I highly recommend this book and series
1,885 reviews5 followers
April 26, 2018
Sweet

Liked story. Hero was kind, gentle. Heroine smart in some ways dumb in others.
Didn’t really believe she lost case, seemed to lead that the jury was threatened or bribed to call off, no way after an confession and evidence would it be anything but mistrial, hung jury or guilty. Also wouldn’t have been fired.
958 reviews2 followers
May 15, 2018
Abby loosed a big case the trial of the year and is fired by DA. The news people are surrounding her house in Texas. She runs away to the Curvy Bear Ranch in West Yellowstone. Cody encourages her to do what makes her happy instead of listening to what her parents want. Cody shows Abby it’s never too late to see your dreams come true.
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4,429 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2019
Lovely

I just loved this book. Actually, I have loved every book in this series that I’ve read. I enjoy this authors writing style. I can see what she’s describing, and it’s written gracefully. It’s the perfect book for those of us who’d rather sit at home and read a good book on a ‘couples’ holiday. Loved, I mean Loved the most perfect ending!!!
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2,705 reviews5 followers
September 24, 2019
The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine (Curvy Bear Ranch Book 5)

The love story of Cody and Abby. Abby just lost the biggest case of her career. She was fire from her job because she lost. With reporters on her she go to West Yellowstone, Mon where she mets Cody. Both want a no trying sex but his know she his mate. Great story.
407 reviews2 followers
February 7, 2019
Hot and sweet

I've never read any of Liv Brywood's Curvy Bear Ranch series until this one, but I feel the need to begin reading it with the first book in the series. That's how much I enjoyed reading this one.
549 reviews3 followers
February 8, 2019
Curvy Valentine

This is a cute shifter romance. Hunky Bear shifter and a curvy lady. It is a short read, easily read in an afternoon.

So make a cup of tea, settle into a comfy chair and enjoy!
48 reviews
February 11, 2018
Great story

Great storyline enjoy it from start to end looking forward to other book by this author in the future well written story
166 reviews1 follower
February 20, 2018
Sweet shifter book

This is a good quick read. I enjoyed the relationship between Cody and Abby. It was nice to see their relationship grow instead of the usual whirlwind.
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619 reviews
February 23, 2018
Another great book

Another great Book.. Wow I'm loVing this series.. I am so in love with all the characters in this series. Now off to the next book..
3,542 reviews14 followers
August 19, 2020
The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine is a paranormal romance by Liv Brywood. Ms. Brywood has produced a book that is fairly quick to read, perfect for those with limited reading time. Abigail lost her case and a murderer/pedophile went free, Abigail lost her job and left town. Cody is a bear shifter and works on the family ranch and helps out at the Bed and Breakfast. Abby decided to do a little painting while at staying at the bed and breakfast, Cody posed in his bear form for her without her knowing. Cody and Abby's story is loaded with drama, humor and sizzle. I enjoyed reading The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine and would be happy to read more from Liv Brywood. The Cowbear's Curvy Valentine is book 5 of the Curvy Bear Ranch Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
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1,845 reviews5 followers
August 24, 2024
Live your dreams

One thing that this book states, and I believe it, is you have to live your life the way you want and not what everyone else thinks you should do.
Abby finally learned that after arriving at Curvy Bear Ranch and meeting Cody.
She found out what it means to really enjoy your life and love doing what you do for a living.
Anything is possible with the love of a good man next to you and supporting you in all that you do.
307 reviews
March 12, 2020
Cody , a Montana Cowboy and Abby, an attorney from Dallas.

Abby believes her last case is a slam dunk for guilty but the jury finds him innocent. The D.A. Fires Abby. She drives to Montana and is staying at a B&B. She meets Cody and together they find love in the ranch,and Abby finds she is a good painters has been hidden while trying to please her parents.
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March 27, 2020
Fun and sexy read about a city girl falling in love with her cowboy. Abby was feeling down about losing an important trial so she took off to get out of the city and limelight and to get away from her parents. Cody inspires her to start painting again and "models" for her as his bear. She finds out but they work through that and find there happily ever after.
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