The Cowboy Says I Do Sinclair Jayne

 

Description:

He needs her to say I do...

When professional rodeo cowboy Beck Ballantyne returns home to Marietta, Montana, nothing goes as planned. His granddad, flanked by his three determined daughters, announces his plan to sell his legacy ranch after the rodeo. Hoping he’ll reconsider, Beck and his two cousins launch the Rodeo Bride Game. Beck initially has the advantage as he has a long-time girlfriend—except she’s just called it quits.

Ashni Singh has loved Beck since high school, but she’s done living out of a suitcase on the rodeo tour. She’s ready to put down roots and build her own career. Learning she’s unexpectedly expecting makes her even more determined to make a new life. So when Beck dutifully proposes, she does what any self-respecting, career-oriented, educated woman at the end of her patience would do. She says no.

The Rodeo Bride Game may have started as a fun challenge, but Beck has never been more serious about winning Ash’s heart and her hand.

My Review:

Have you ever seen a train wreck coming and yet all you can do is sit there and watch it play out and wonder if the wreck will be stopped in time? Ok so that’s how I felt about this book. Beck and his cousin's come up with this cockamamie idea in hopes to “help” their granddad, while the cousins seem more like brothers so you know they are up too no good, it leaves you wondering who's helping who. While I found this childish there antics were also kind of laughable. I liked Ashni she knew what she wanted and would not let anything stop her from getting there even a few detours. While at first I found Beck a bit self centered jerk (I think thats what the author was going for) he kind of worked his way up as we works to win over Ash with his fun and crazy ideas. I really did like this story overall it was light hearted and just makes you shake your head. There is adult content and may not be suitable for all but so fun. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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The Trouble with Cowboy Weddings Nicole Helm

Description:

From Nicole Helm, the author of the national bestselling Stone Cold, Navy Seal Cowboys, and Big Sky Cowboys series!

In Colorado’s glorious big-sky country, everything is done with cowboy flair—even boot-stomping, hat-tipping cowboy weddings . . .

As the middle Tyler brother, Gavin doesn’t always have much say in ranch decisions, but when it comes to his heart, he’s the only authority. He’s loved Louisa “Lou” Fairchild for longer than he can remember, even though they’ve never been more than friends. But with Lou stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, Gavin is going to help the way any true friend would—with a proposal of a strictly business-like, in-name-only marriage . . . at least to start.  

Lou can’t believe her beloved grandmother has backed her up against the wall. The choice between finding a man to marry and letting her no-good father back into the family to run the ranch isn’t a choice at all! But when her sister counters with an even less savory idea, Lou knows what she must do—say yes to the only man she’s ever trusted. But somehow pretending to be in love with good-natured Gavin suddenly begins to feel alarmingly real—and she downright likes it.   

Can a sham marriage become the truest kind of love? 

Praise for Nicole Helm’s previous romances

“Perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis.”—Kirkus Reviews

 “A deeply moving contemporary. . . . The protagonists are refreshingly willing to be up front about their feelings and listen to each other, and readers will want to revisit their story often.”   
—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW


My thoughts on the book:

So as many readers have I am sure at on point or another you have read a book on marriage of convince, this book has the feel one hundred percent. However the way the author had it played out it just never felt that way. I really found the story was really cute and had a fun feel to it. I really like Gavin he showed he was the strong silence type but also had a soft side. I loved Lou she was such a spitfire and no matter what she face she fought hard but loved even harder. The grandma's and the busbody Tyler's were always up to no good. I think personally coming from a large family I can see how Gavin just wants a bread for a minute from all there nosiness. This book does have strong language and adult situations so may not be for all readers. Over all this was a fun book. Can't wait to read more from these families. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

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Sweet on the Cowboy Sasha Summers The Draegers of Last Stand, Texas # 1

Description:

If you can't stand the heat...

Lam Draeger’s deep wounds from the death of his young son and his subsequent divorce were still healing when he was saddled with his running his family’s cattle and rodeo stock ranch and the responsibility of raising his siblings and keeping them out of trouble. His every moment is devoted to running the ranch and business smoothly. He’s had no time to mourn his many losses or try to rebuild his personal life. And romance? Out of the question, no matter how sweet the temptation.

...don't fall in love in the kitchen

Single mom Gwen Hobbs is right back where she swore she’d never be – cooking in the kitchen at the Draeger ranch just like her mom before her. But since her fiance and the father of her daughters walked out on her, taking all their savings with him, she’s forced to be practical. So she vows to ignore the attraction that hums between her and Lam and to stop dreaming of becoming a chef. But when Lam suggests she audition for a cooking competition, Gwen realizes that not all her dreams are out of reach, and her growing hopes extend far beyond a professionally tricked-out kitchen.

My thoughts on the book:

This was a really quick read and a super fun read. I really had fun with reading about Gwen's little girls in this book. Even though they are twins they have such huge personalities and very different. I feel kids have a way of making or breaking a book and in this case they really made the this book by adding so much fun. I really enjoyed the relationships between Lam and his siblings. my heart broke for Lam and all his loss but I like how the author made him in a place a healing for almost the whole book. This book was a fun read, it does have adult language and situations in it. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

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sashasummers.com
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Cowgirl Cat Sarah Price (The Cowgirl Cat Series) (Volume 1)

Description:
All Cat Lansing wanted for her thirteenth birthday was an iPhone. Her older sister, Brooke, introduces her to the world of social media on her new phone and, unknowingly, Cat gets much more than she bargained for. She discovers Aiden Quinn, a teenage cowboy from Colorado who posts funny videos with his horses on Vine. Determined to get him to notice her, Cat quickly realizes that she is not alone in her pursuit for Aiden to follow her. 

When Aiden and his friends tour the country with the Rodeo Rage Tour, Cat comes up a plan to finally meet him. But how can she compete with hundreds of thousands of other girls clamoring for his attention?

My thoughts on the book:

Cat is on a mission to get the attention of a social media star and she will stop at nothing to get his attention. While others are wanting to get his attention because they think he's adorable Cat wants his attention because they share the love of horses in common. It just seems to not be in the cards for them to meet, she lives in New Jersey and he doesn't even know she exists. Can she get the help of her friends and family to make the meet happen?
I love Sarah's books and this ones no different. However like Sarah's other books most being amish this book was not. She tells a story of a young girl who is mischief and seems to be up to no good, but tries to convince herself she's the best kid in the family and its not as bad as her brother and sister. I loved how Sarah did not make Cat this spoiled bratty teenager but a normal teenager with the same everyday problems they all face. This book is truly geared for a younger age group and I love that. I remember being 10 and wanting a horse and in this story you can see the journey that Cat has to take in hopes one day she can to have a horse, as well as some other dreams she is seeking. I would highly recommend this book to girl of any age it just the perfect read. 

Where you can buy the book:
Amazon.com

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sarahpriceauthor.com

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Nearest Thing to Heaven by Lynnette Austin

Description:

THE COWBOY AND THE CITY GIRL

Sophie London hates Texas. The longhorns freak her out and the wide-open spaces are more unnerving than a Chicago alleyway at night. But Sophie wouldn't miss her cousin's wedding for the world-even if it means returning to Maverick Junction . . . and to the dangerously irresistible Ty Rawlins.

A single father of rambunctious triplet boys, Ty knows trouble when he sees it-and Sophie's got it written all over her. Yet he's never been able to stop thinking about her, even after their one brief meeting. Maybe fate is giving him a second chance. But if Ty wants Sophie to swap her stilettos for cowgirl boots, they'll each have to face the past-together.

My thoughts on the book:

Sophie London is a city girl through and through. She is heading to Texas for her cousins wedding and while it will be a nice break for the cold weather she's not a fan of Texas and doesn't plan to stick around. Once things start happening not just in Texas but back home she wonders if she's better off in Texas for a little longer then she thought. Ty has no intention of ever getting involved with anyone again. With his wife gone on a lie and he now has three small boys to take care of he has no one in sight for the future, but when everyone keeps shoving him and Sophie together he starts to wonder if he can have a short time relationship with her and still keep his heart in tact and her at arms length. 
With both of them "running" from something in the past will they be able figure out and leave it in the past or will loose each other in all the pain?
What a beautiful love story, while it had some adventure it also was a fun story. I mean how could it not be with 3 four year olds and a little dog who's name is trouble. The story has a few minimal adult scenes, but other then that the story was a very clean love story. I really enjoyed the back and forth with the girls and the closeness with all of them even though with Sophie she just met its like they clicked and the friendship was truly genuine. While Sophie seemed to have some self confidence issues she shined. I really felt like as a reader you can connect to every character. Noah was annoying but the author did a good job and keeping it some what little to him and focus on TY and Sophie's lives. Seriously and I am having a hard time saying anything bad about this book. This book is so worth the read and I can't wait to read more from her. This book is so worth the read. 

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www.authorlynnetteaustin.com

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Christmas in the Lone Star State A Texas Novel of the West Jason Manning

Description:

Jason Manning’s authentic take on the American West has earned him legions of fans. Now he’s back with a brand-new Western set in the rough-and-tumble Texas frontier. ’Tis the season. . .

A LAWMAN PAST HIS PRIME
Texas Ranger Bill Sayles rode scout for Sam Houston when he was no more than fifteen. These days the lawman’s on the wrong side of three score years, and the glory days of the Rangers are on the wane. But Sayles still hits what he aims at and is not a man to cross. Ten days before Christmas in the harsh winter of 1876, Sayles arrives at the state prison in Huntsville to escort prisoner Jake Eddings on a furlough to his hometown, where his ten-year-old son is being laid to rest.

a PRISONER PAST ALL HOPE
In a desperate scheme to save his farm, Eddings took part in a stagecoach holdup in which the driver was killed. After serving two years of a fifteen-year sentence, he is already a broken man. Despite the agony of regret, he longs to see his wife and bury his beloved boy.But when Sayles gets wind that the murderous Litchfield brothers are headed in the direction of Eddings’ farm, the Ranger and his prisoner join forces to keep Eddings’ wife from harm―and maybe grab a last shot at redemption.

My thoughts on the book:

I have never read anything or even heard of Jason Manning. I usually give a summary of my thoughts on the characters, however there was so many I wouldn't know where to even begin. The book is broken up into days then 3 chapters each day so each day promising something different. I have to say since the book had so many characters added it was hard to keep up with what the storyline was or what the story the author was trying to tell. I seemed that he spent so much time explaining each characters life story to bring them to current to have something happen and then going on to the next one. From what I gather of the story you have a broken Texas ranger who is set to keep the Texas free of all the evil during the late 1800's and he is ask to pick up a prisoner and take him home for the loss of Eddings son. They are met with a ton of challenges along the way and the story goes from there. This book was not for me but may be for the right person I hope my review sums up to give you the best choice to make for you. 

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Amazon.com

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The Hunter Bride, Cynthia Woolf

What's the book about:
Five years ago, a band of outlaws murdered Josephine Shafter's parents and younger brother. Desperate for vengeance, Jo has spent every day since serving the law as a bounty hunter. But the trouble with justice served is that now that her family's killer has been brought in, she has nothing to do and no one to hunt. She decides it may be time for a new life and a fresh start. She longs for the arms of a strong man around her, and for a child of her own. But the Chicago dandies don't know how to kiss a woman who is tougher than they are. Jo decides her best chance at happiness is to head out West, to the wild Montana territory, to start a new life as a mail order bride. 

Sam Longworth has been the Sheriff of Hope's Crossing, Montana for two miserable years. He was much happier roaming the untamed plains as a bounty hunter, bringing outlaws to justice. But that was no life for a husband or father, and his wife wanted him home, safe and sound, every night. Forced into marriage, theirs had never been a love match, but he thought warming her bed every night would be enough. Instead she left him and took a stagecoach to rendezvous with her childhood sweetheart. She vowed never to return, and died on the journey. 

Plagued by guilt over her death, Sam doesn't need a woman's love, he just needs a wife. He orders a mail order bride, a woman who won't make too many demands, who can build a home and give him children. Josephine fits his life perfectly, until danger follows her to her new home and he realizes she's keeping secrets that could get them both killed. Trust is a hard road for two lost souls used to keeping secrets, and their new and fragile love might not be strong enough to survive what's coming.

My thoughts on the book:
For five years Jo has hunted and finally brought her families killer to justice and its time to start over and find a new life. When she starts and communicate with Sam she will tell him just about anything as long its not the full truth to protect her and get him to like her. Sam has some secrets of his own and he has made it clear he will never love anyone again. When both are left chasing a bounty they are starting to wonder if its time to come clean with each other or will Jo leave to keep her heart safe?

I wasn't sure what to think of this book at first, this book ended up completely enjoyable. During this time period in the book women were mostly treated like they were to be seen and not heard. Jo broke those expectations she was feisty and strong will and let nothing hold her back she knew what she want and went for it.  The author did a good job keeping the time frame and the characters fun and enjoyable with some tense moments and some laughable moments. There are some adult scenes in the book they are between a married couple but they are there, so this book may not be for everyone. A few times I did have a hard time putting the book down needing to find what was happening next, however towards then end of the book it seems almost rush like it was needing to tie the book altogether to come to and end. So I would say I have a love/dislike relationship with this book. 

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His Outback Cowgirl Alissa Callen The Wildflower Ranch Series

What's the book about:

Australian cowgirl, Bridie Willis, travels to Montana to meet her half-brother and to escape the pain of losing her father. Headstrong and determined to live life to the full, she plans to spend the summer photographing wild animals in the back country.

Cowboy, Ethan Morgan, has been shaped by a childhood spent on the run. Cautious, steady and conservative, he must ensure the risk-taking cowgirl he is entrusted to babysit doesn’t come to any harm.

But the biggest challenge Ethan must face is to accept how Bridie makes him feel. And the biggest risk Bridie must take is to trust in her heart.

My thoughts on the book:

Birdie comes to Marietta with her mother and finds out she has a half brother she never knew about. Now she's her in Montana away from the only home she grew up in and has ever know to deal with a loss that has her world falling apart or so she thinks. 
Ethan has a heart of gold but know that is a situation presents its self he has no problem defending and protecting his family. He came to Montana to help his dad he he just found with in the last few years recover from surgery. Now he is put into a situation he seems to not be able to say no to, or will he find loss greater then love? 

I feel like even before the chemistry picks up which you just find yourself falling in love with all the characters. I love the quirkiness of Henry and Birdie. Once the chemistry hits you have no chance you will want to read every page to find out what is going on, not just because of the chemistry but because of the storyline it self. This book is a real page turner for sure. 

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www.alissacallen.com

Home For Good Terri Reed

What's the book about:
Joelle Winslow needs her cash share from the family ranch, and fast. But Matt Locke doesn't want to give it to her.
Being in Marietta over homecoming weekend makes her realize how much she's
missed the ranch... and Matt. Now it's decision time. Will following her
dream take Joelle far away from Montana or return her home for good?

My thoughts on the book:

I really liked this book, such a sweet love story. It was a quick read and all in all there were a few slow points, however all together the story was simple and the love story was very sweet. I love the town Marietta Montana it make me want to go visit and this book does the same thing. The small town life where everyone knows everything about you and yet still love you and wants you to succeed this book does not disappoint with a good old cowboy story.

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Snowbound In Montana C.J. Carmichael

What's the book about:

When Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas mountain ski adventure with sexy mountain guide Marshal McKenzie, she’s looking to escape the attention of a two-timing charmer and find some inner peace. Instead, a blizzard traps her in a remote mountain hideaway with Marshall and two other families in need of their own Christmas miracles.

Christmas is looking like a write-off, until Marshall suggests they make the best of what they have, and work together. The avid outdoorsman has a special touch with people…and with Eliza in particular. Soon she realizes Marshall isn’t just fixing Christmas—but her broken heart, too.

My thoughts on the book:

I love this cute little story. At one point I thought it was going to be a bit of suspense romance. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and right when you think its not going to any more it does not disappoint I love the chemistry between the characters and I just loved Kevin. He is so sweet and this book will put you in the christmas mood for sure. Such a fun and sweet read a book you will not regret buying.

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www.cjcarmichael.com