When a divorced bear shifter discovers the curvy new owner of his company’s landscaping contractor is both ambitious and irresistible, he finds some attractions can’t be contained by mere business contracts.

In this steamy paranormal romance set in the magical town of Corvid Valley, Abigail Bellrose is determined to make her mark after taking over an established landscaping business. The last thing she needs is to be distracted by Barrett Hinkley, the irresistibly rugged bear shifter whose construction company is her biggest potential client.

But fate has other plans, bringing them together through an unexpected workplace rescue that ignites an undeniable passion. Now, with business and pleasure colliding, Barrett and Abigail must decide if they’re ready to risk not just their professional relationship, but their hearts as well.

Titles in the Choose the Bear Romance series (a part of the larger Corvid Valley world) include: Bear It All ~ Bear with Me ~ Bear Necessities ~ Bear Minimum ~ Bear in Mind ~ Bear Arms ~ Bearing Fruit ~ Bear Hug ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  Bear With Me
Series:  Choose the Bear Romance #2 (Corvid Valley connection)
Author:  Kat Vroman
Published:  November 10, 2025
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Bear With Me is the second title in the Choose the Bear Romance series, which is connected to the larger Corvid Valley universe. Abby and Barrett’s romance is a quick, lunch-time-length story that easily grabbed my attention. 

Abby has purchased a landscaping company that Barrett and his brother use in their construction business.  It’s a dream come true for Abby; it’s an annoyance to Barrett, who is a very closed-off, suspicious, divorced bear shifter.  He doesn’t trust easily anymore, and there are fears that their business is in danger.  One event will have Barrett thinking differently as the intense attraction for the new landscaping business owner begins to consume his thoughts.

If you enjoy your Shifter Romances hot, emotional… and bite-sized, easily read on any short free time you might have, then Bear With Me by Kat Vroman is perfect for you.  I enjoyed Abby and Barrett’s story; it’s well-written, emotional, and smokin’ hot.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review, giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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