I enjoyed this one but the I love you's came a little too fast for me. They didn't happen until late in the book but Get it here: Amazno US * Amazon UK
I enjoyed this one but the I love you's came a little too fast for me. They didn't happen until late in the book but up to that point there wasn't really a change from the gruff, I-don't-like-you West to the suddenly in love protector West so the change seemed very sudden. ...more
Strong, Silent Cowboy is the second book in Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick's Moving Violations series and takesNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Strong, Silent Cowboy is the second book in Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick's Moving Violations series and takes readers back to Deer Haven, Texas. Following former CIA agent Jacob Donovan, now a rancher, and his one three-night stand who shows up in town on the run from danger.
Their relationship moved pretty quickly and felt a little too fast considering Jacob and Sallie had a history. Jacob didn't recognize Sallie when she showed up in town but he lusted after her and had dreams of her, yet never acted on that. It led to a slow-burn type of romance in the beginning of the book that I found to be intriguing and still enjoyed it when it moved faster. The story was heavy on the romance which I did enjoy but I actually felt like the suspense took a back seat to everything else. Which I wouldn't have minded too much but in the end I felt like the mystery part of the book was too rushed and wasn't given enough space for detail.
Overall, this was an interesting story and I did like the relationship with Jacob and Sallie. There were a lot of steamy moments that were fun to read and also made the connection between them very clear.
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After meeting Presley in the previous book I was really interested in finding out more about her. Her life prettyNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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After meeting Presley in the previous book I was really interested in finding out more about her. Her life pretty much blew up in her face after finding out about half siblings, her mother dying, her ex-best friend going psycho and now being dragged into the world of the Sons of Sorrow MC after helping their president, Shot. Shot has his own issues and someone after him but that doesn't stop him from stepping in and helping Presley.
Presley and Shot had undeniable chemistry and I really liked getting to see their differences and how they made them perfect for each other. Presley was used to a boring life with a normal routine but Shot definitely shook that routine up even more than her stalker did. The emotions were high in this book and it had me captivated with every turn of the page as I got to see more and more of this couple finding how they fit together.
Shot may be a bad boy biker but he had that heart of a cowboy and that's what this book focuses on. Bottom line, it was a brilliant story that kept me intrigued and had me falling in love with both characters. It's one I definitely recommend reading and would say that this is a series that needs to be read in order to really enjoy it.
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When we were first introduced to Hill and Kody it was clear that there story was going to be full of explosive chNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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When we were first introduced to Hill and Kody it was clear that there story was going to be full of explosive chemistry. And oh boy that chemistry was certainly something amazing. I loved that they constantly bickered which drew me to their characters as I was just waiting for all the arguing to lead to something much more exciting. They had a tough past that they were both trying to move on from and getting to see them do that together was very intriguing.
More than their intense relationship, we also got a good dose of suspense in this story. There was a ton going on with the death of Kody's father and secrets being revealed as the investigation went on. Seeing Kody deal with that and how it brought up a lot of old memories had m captivated and it made for a great read.
Overall, this is certainly a book and series that I would recommend reading. It can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading at least the previous novel first to get more of the backstory of Kody and Hill, as well as some of the story of Kody's father.
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Cowboy Courage is the sixth book in Carolyn Brown's Longhorn Canyon series but I had no problem reading it withouNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Cowboy Courage is the sixth book in Carolyn Brown's Longhorn Canyon series but I had no problem reading it without reading the previous books. The book starts off with Cactus, aka Rose, and Hud meeting again for the first time since being middle school sweet hearts. Right away there was an evident connection between them that had me settling in with my book knowing that I wouldn't be moving until I was done. And I wasn't wrong, these characters had me captivated and I loved reading about them.
Rose was the most intriguing character for me, which is why I was a little sad that we didn't get more of her background. She grew up in a commune and then served in the military as a translator which was so interesting that I wanted to know all about it. Instead it was just brought up that she spoke a lot of languages, traveled with the military, and of course her childhood was in the commune. But it wasn't shown as much as I would have liked.
But not knowing that information didn't take away from the chemistry she had with Hud at all and we definitely got plenty of that. It was fun to see how they worked so well together and fell into an easy relationship after meeting again. Even though sometimes it was a little too easy between them and I was looking for a something more to keep me loving the book, I still ended it with a smile over Hud and Rose being together.
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To Tame a Wild Cowboy is the seventh book in Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas series, and my first read from the series.NOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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To Tame a Wild Cowboy is the seventh book in Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas series, and my first read from the series. I didn't have a problem starting with this book though and I would say it could be read as a standalone. But if you like the book as much a I did you will definitely want to go back and read the previous ones.
Now, I'm not usually a big fan of the secret baby trope, but in this book it definitely worked for these characters. I enjoyed getting to see Rhett take the responsibility of having a daughter so seriously and I loved the sweetness of getting to see him lean on Tara for help. It wasn't always easy for them but they really came together when it mattered and I thought the story perfectly depicted how perfect they were together.
Bottom line, I definitely recommend reading this book if you're looking for a sexy as sin cowboy that has some adorable chemistry with a caring NICU nurse. The book is intriguing right from the start and will have you wanting to abandon reality as you read.
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Righting Our Wrongs brings readers of the Paths to Love series back to the Jacobs family with Mitch and Juliana's NOW LIVE Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Righting Our Wrongs brings readers of the Paths to Love series back to the Jacobs family with Mitch and Juliana's story. Set before the events of the previous books, it takes place when both characters are in college and has more of a New Adult feeling to it.
I adored Mitch and Juliana and theirs was a story I didn't even know I needed. They were great secondary characters in Three Dates but getting to see them fighting their own battles made them even more amazing. I loved that their story really stopped and made me think about things since it was one of those situations that makes me ask myself what I would do if it were me. Juliana loved Mitch more than anything but getting an opportunity that could change her life and fulfill her dreams really conflicted her. Then we have Mitch who struggled with his path and started to doubt if he was on the right one.
Getting to see them come together during the best and worst moments of their young love was captivating and had me rooting for them to overcome those roadblocks in their way. They were a very sweet couple that kept me smiling for most of the novella, even as I wanted to smack both of them upside the head and make forgive each other. Bottom line, this was a super fun read and one I am highly recommending. It goes along with the series since these characters were originally introduced in the previous book but it could definitely be read as a standalone if you haven't read this author yet and you're looking for a little sample of Ms. Claire.
Yet again I started a series with the last book but I didn't have a problem reading My Favorite Cowboy without fiNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Yet again I started a series with the last book but I didn't have a problem reading My Favorite Cowboy without first reading the previous books. Caleb Harper is the youngest of his siblings and was dealing with some pretty heavy abandonment issues. Which had him keeping his distance from veterinarian, Audrey Martinez. Until they're forced together by someone threatening the lives of horses and it's up to them to help stop whoever is poisoning the animals.
I love that both of these characters had their own hangups when it came to relationships and I thought it really made the story intriguing to see what would finally be the push that they needed to get together. It added that sexual tension that I love in romance books, which paired really well with the mystery aspect of the story.
I also enjoyed how deep the family connection was with the Harper siblings. I'm a sucker for a good family oriented story so now I definitely want to go back and read the first two books in the series. Overall, this book is a definite must read.
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I was really iffy about reading this since the blurb mentioned the Hero was going through a divorce and that's jNOW LIVE! Amazon US * Amazon UK
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I was really iffy about reading this since the blurb mentioned the Hero was going through a divorce and that's just not my favorite type of drama. In the end, though, I'm super happy I gave it a chance because I ended up loving these characters. They started out with this bickering type sexual chemistry but it quickly turned into something sweet and as adorable as a hunky cowboy can be. I really liked that we got to see how they progressed from avoiding each other to trying to find alone time and it let me connect to their characters and fall in love with both of them.
Even though I was worried about the ex drama llama making an appearance I was actually okay with how everything played out with that. I thought it brought a lot of intrigue to the story and had me dying to find out what was going to happen. So overall I very much enjoyed this book and I can't wait for Logan, Ethan's brother, to get a story. ...more
The oldest Davis sibling, Clay, is perfectly content to stay on the ranch and take care of his horses. After beingNOW LIVE Amazon US * Amazon UK
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The oldest Davis sibling, Clay, is perfectly content to stay on the ranch and take care of his horses. After being burned once he doesn't want to deal with the hassle of a girlfriend and he doesn't trust the female population all that much. But then a one night stand shows up at his sisters baby shower and all his plans of being alone get thrown right off of that horse. Caroline calls to the protective side of him and it makes him want to never let her go.
Throughout this series Clay's character has been a small presence yet he was never missed. Even with his small scenes in his siblings' books I felt like drawn to him and couldn't wait to get my hands on his own story. And I was not disappointed at all. I really liked that we got to see his internal struggle of wanting Caroline but having a hard time trusting a relationship again. Soon though we were watching him be the one that needed to convince Caroline to give them a chance and I really liked that switch in his characters.
This series is one of my favorites from Harper Sloan and I'm more than a little sad to see it end but I have my fingers crossed that we'll soon see more sexy Cowboys from her.
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Carolyn Brown used to be one of my most read authors and reading Toughest Cowboy in Texas made me realize that I should PRE-ORDER Amazon * B&N * iBooks
Carolyn Brown used to be one of my most read authors and reading Toughest Cowboy in Texas made me realize that I should never have stopped reading her. I will definitely not be making the same mistake again and I'll be sure to keep up with her from now on.
I really loved getting back into her wonderful world full of sexy cowboys and their tight denim jeans. It was great to see Lila and Brody move on from their past and the find their feelings for each other once again. When they first knew each other they were both young and made mistakes, now though they're older and have moved on from those mistakes. Seeing Brody chase after Lila was completely swoon worthy and I'm glad he was able to win, not only her heart, but mine as well.
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Bottom line, this is a big recommend from me for anyone that loves a sweet cowboy romance. I will definitely not be ignoring this author anymore and I can't wait to see what else she has in store for this small town. ...more
Kiss My Boots follows Quinn Davis as she faces the man she loved and lost. Tate Montgomery showing back up inGet it here: Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Kiss My Boots follows Quinn Davis as she faces the man she loved and lost. Tate Montgomery showing back up in her life turns her upside down and makes her very conflicted. As much as she wants to run right back into his arms, he hurt her once and she doesn't want to allow that to happen again, making her want to run from those arms. But Tate had his reasons for staying away from Quinn and now that there's nothing in his way anymore, he's determined to earn her love back.
I loved how kick ass Quinn was. She was the typical tough southern girl but not cliche in any way, and I really like that so much about her was unique and kept me interested. Seeing her completely defenseless against the feelings she had for Tate made me like her even more because even though she couldn't stop how much she wanted him, she made him work for it. She fought against those feels long enough while Tate had to prove to her that he was back for good, and didn't have plans to leave her again.
Quinn and Tate worked really well for me as a couple and I loved seeing them together. We got to see little parts of them together in the past and I actually really liked that we got those flashbacks. They didn't take over the story in the present at all, just made the connection between Tate and Quinn stronger. So the bottom line is if you haven't read this book or sereis yet, you're very much missing out. ...more
Retreat is not your typical Jay Crownover story but it definitely doesn't lack that usual Jay flaiGet it here: Amazon * Barnes & Noble * iBooks
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Retreat is not your typical Jay Crownover story but it definitely doesn't lack that usual Jay flair. You get more than a sexy, no-nonsense cowboy and a city girl running away from her problems, you also get a hold-your-breath suspense thrown in around the romance. I loved that there was a lot going on in the story, but never so much that I got lost or confused. Everything that was going on just added to the intrigue and kept me captivated.
I was a little nervous at first when we were introduced to Leo and she came off as a little judgmental, but once we got to know her I ended up really liking her character. She and Cy had an amazing chemistry that was never lost throughout the book and it's my number one reason for this being such a big recommend from me. ...more
Lost Rider is the start to Harper Sloan's brand new series, Coming Home, and her first release in Western Romance. This book follNOW LIVE! Amazon * B&N
Lost Rider is the start to Harper Sloan's brand new series, Coming Home, and her first release in Western Romance. This book follows Maverick Davis as he returns home after too many concussions have taken him off the Rodeo circuit. When he left town ten years ago it was with plans to never come back, but now that his father has passed and he no longer has his career, he knows it's time. He never expected to return to Leighton James looking as gorgeous as a model and hating his guts though. She was once the only person he could confide in, and now she doesn't even want to speak to him. Now he just has to change her mind and make up for the past.
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I really enjoyed getting to know these characters and I especially adored Maverick. This may be a new adventure for Ms. Sloan but this Hero kept true to what I've come to expect from her writing - true Alpha-ness. Even when he was working his hardest to get back into his family's life, his possessiveness over Leighton was clear as day and I loved seeing that. There were many scenes that had me swooning all over the place, and I will be re-reading this many times because of that.
There were a few scenes in the past, which usually I'm not a big fan of, but with this story it worked well being mixed in. It gave us more of a clear picture of how close Maverick and Leighton were at times in the past, and why him leaving hurt her so much. I really liked that we got that insight into their relationship and it made me connect with Leighton on a stronger level. She was a good heroine that kept things interesting since she didn't give into Maverick right away, which was fun to see.
This is one cowboy that everyone needs to meet. Even if you're not into the Western genre I would still highly recommend this book. It was sweet and sexy, with a hot Alpha Hero, and a romance that will have you swooning.
Lost Rider Playlist: Austin - Blake Shelton Boys From The South - Pistol Annies What Ifs - Kane Brown This Is How We Roll - Florida Georgia Line Strip It Down - Luke Bryan Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) - Big & Rich Rodeo - Garth Brooks
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