Half Hitch (Lost Creek Rodeo #5) by Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore, and Rebecca Connolly {Review}

Half Hitch (Lost Creek Rodeo #5) by Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore, and Rebecca Connolly

Kindle Edition, 250 pages
Published May 11, 2021

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given 

A Wyoming cowboy surprised by love meets a young widowed Rodeo star who isn’t ready to open her heart.

Broken Hearts ranch is working its magic again with young Hazel Winters, still paralyzed by grief at the loss of her husband. She finds hope and healing with Kellie Prosper and the other women at the ranch, but more than that, she finds an opportunity for new love. But is she well enough or brave enough to accept it?

Eric Davis is happy to return to Lost Creek with his best friends in The Original Six to support the Christmas in July Rodeo the town hosts every year. He expects to rope some calves, help out with chores at the ranch, and celebrate Christmas in the Texas heat. What he doesn’t expect is to fall in love with one of the guests at The Broken Hearts Ranch.

Read book five in the Lost Creek Rodeo series to find out if Eric and Hazel can find the love they’re both craving.

   

My Review: 5 Stars

The Broken Ranch and Original Six rodeo studs have my whole heart! Just like his buddies, Eric is a charming, sweet, down-to-earth cowboy who captured my heart with his gentlemanly ways. I was delighted by his first meeting with Hazel, who caught me off guard probably as much as she did Eric. Completely unexpected, Hazel is a force to be reckoned with and I adored her spitfire personality. 

It's amazing to me that each story has a woman who is staying at this therapy ranch and a man who is a rodeo cowboy, yet they're all so different. Similar ingredients but a different recipe yields delightfully charming results and I was a sucker for this one. 

I especially loved the descriptions of the wide open skies and ranch work. Times feel simpler and are rejuvenating to the soul. Even the virtual escape was refreshing. I loved it and my heart craved the sweet romance that was offered.

Content: mild romance

Full Rigged (Lost Creek Rodeo #4) by Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore {Review}

Full Rigged (Lost Creek Rodeo #4) by Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore 

250 pages, ebook

Published April 13, 2021

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

 

Ford Hopkins is a simple guy. Loves his rodeo life, loves his family, loves his dog, and wants to find his place in the world. Not too complicated, and spending more time down in Lost Creek, Texas, is just what he needs to remind himself of that. But a spitfire doctor staying at his friend’s ranch there could change his simple, uncomplicated life.

Brynn Kershaw needs Broken Hearts Ranch and the haven of recovery it claims to be. Her ex-husband had broken her ability to trust and her emotional stability, both of which are keeping her from living a fulfilling life after the divorce. While she’s at the ranch, calm, quiet, unassuming cowboy Ford somehow manages to sneak through her defensive walls, and could be the key to breaking them all down.

  

My Review: 4 Stars

Lost Creek is the kind of place that I could settle right down in. I love how each story adds another layer to this small Texas town, giving it a nice, cozy feel. I also love seeing each rodeo cowboy appear in all the stories, as it gives them dimension. 

This is Ford's story and a more honest, loyal cowboy can't be found. I love his simple life and straight-forward manner, but most of all, I love the gentleman he is. Brynn is broken and defensive, but this gentle man is there for her in a way she needs.

The Lost Creek Rodeo series is a little heavier than I had anticipated because each of the women have major issues that have landed them in this recovery program, but I like how that gives each story some meat. The free therapy written on some of the pages is healing and applicable to many of life's tough situations.

I enjoyed watching a simple Western life flip upside down faster than a cattle wrestle.

Content: mild romance (vague mention of cheating, kissing); mild rodeo-type violence/danger

Springtime Love at the Homestead Inn (the Haven Hills Homestead Inn #1) by Kimberly Krey {Review}

Springtime Love at the Homestead Inn (The Haven Hills Homestead Inn #1) by Kimberly Krey

Kindle Edition

Expected publication: March 18th 2021 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

 

 

She's a billionaire thrust into hiding. He's a wealthy cowboy seeking solitude. When the two are roped into running his granddad's inn, they're captured by an unforeseen romance. But will the secrets of her past destroy their blooming love?


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Five billionaire siblings are sent into hiding when their mafia-linked granddad makes a plea bargain that puts them at risk. Through a relocation program, they're sent to help run The Homestead Inn.

Now each must hide their secret past, adapt to their unexpected future, and learn how to answer the call when love comes knocking.

 

   

 

My Review: 4 Stars

 

What an intriguing premise! Krey has a way of captivating a reader with her elements of swoon and danger, and this series is no exception to her style. Homestead Inn is a solid place to settle down in with a fresh start, and although Andie and her brothers come across as being superior and impersonal, especially towards each other, a little digging uncovers some pretty great characters.

 

I enjoyed watching Andie evolve and thrive in her new role, while simultaneously finding love. The chemistry is palpable from the very first meeting with cowboy Trenton, who has secrets of his own. I love a story with themes of loyalty and family, and this book had them in spades. The hints of danger looming over the pages was very compelling.

 

The setting is like a warm, cozy hug--perfect for those seeking safety--and I'm eagerly anticipating the other books in the series. I can't wait to get to know these brothers better!  

 

Content: mild romance; brief mention of past violence

Rough Stock (Lost Creek Rodeo Book 3) by Heather B Moore, Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers {Review}

Rough Stock (Lost Creek Rodeo Book 3) by Heather B Moore

Kindle Edition, 258 pages

Published March 9th 2021

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

 

 

Life on the road is good . . . Until he meets her and realizes what he’s missing.

Westin Farr has been focused on one thing. To match his dad’s perfect 100-point record in professional bull riding. It’s getting closer; he can feel it. Although he misses his dad, life is good. Westin spends his days on the road, his nights bull riding, and his free time with his former college rodeo buddies—the Original Six. But when he meets the feisty Silvia Diaz, Westin finds that his lofty goals might not be so important after all.

The last thing Silvia wants to do is ‘work on herself’ at Broken Hearts Ranch in the tiny town of Lost Creek, Texas. And the last thing she needs is a cowboy sweet-talking her into staying. She agrees to give the place one week, one week only, and then she’s returning to normal life. Not even a bull rider who seems to look straight into her heart can change her mind . . . until he does.

 

  

 

My Review: 4 Stars

 

I'm a big fan of the Lost Creek Rodeo setting and loved getting to know the bull rider, Westin, much, much better. According to country songs, some cowboys are good at loving and leaving a woman, but Westin is a gentleman and as loyal and honest as they come--a salt-of-the-earth type of guy. His truck is as old as his hat and he often sleeps under said truck. He's a very charming and hard working character and the perfect match up for feisty Latina, Silvia. She's a spitfire and determined to get out from under the thumb of her overprotective older brother, who just happens to be one of the Belltown Six Pack pro baseball players! I loved her spunk and sass. This mashup of characters from different series, as the Prosper family makes appearances too, warmed my heart.

 

This story is one that gradually wormed its way right into my heart, with the wide skies, horses, first country experiences, and swoony sparks. I could picture the rodeo events and almost held my breath with those terrifying bull rides. 

 

Although each character has issues to overcome in this series, their challenges aren't too heavy. I love the bits and pieces that each installment adds to build this town into something special. And as an added bonus? This book has recipes for guacamole AND barbecue sauce and I was craving some good food while reading.

Content: mild language; mild moments of violence/peril due to rodeo

His Small Town Fresh Start by Lucy McConnell {Review}

His Small-Town Fresh Start (Harvest Ranch Romance #6) by Lucy McConnell

ebook, 186 pages

Published March 1st 2021 by Orchard View Publishing LLC

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

Welcome to Harvest Ranch

Settling in a small town sounds like heaven for Lucky except for the prickly cowgirl with the beautiful long hair. Winning her over could take a lifetime, but what a wonderful like that would be.

Swayzie Westbrook has no patience for rodeo cowboys. They breeze into town, looking for spring flings, and then disappear just when things start to get hot. Lucky claims he's here to stay, but it'll take more than his charming smile and washing the dishes to prove to her heart that he's worth the risk.

Will Lucky be the man he claims and hold Swayzie close? Or will his wild heart lead him back to the life he left behind?

Find out in this clean, small town romance full of romance and family.

 

My Review: 5 Stars

There's something so soothing to my soul about a small town full of a very loyal extended family. Harvest Ranch immediately swept me away to a place where I could almost smell the dirt and horses, feel the cool breeze on my face, and catch real-life glimpses of these delightful characters.   

Hardworking Swayzie and rodeo bronc riding star Lucky come together to help out their brother and sister, who are married to each other, but Lucky gets under Swayzie's skin like a prickly burr underneath a saddle. He loves to rile her up with his flirtatious charm, but she's a tough cowgirl with no patience for that kind of rodeo behavior. I love how intent they each were with their convictions--his was to tease the edge of danger and hers was to stubbornly resist, and this combination was an arrow of swoon straight to the heart.

I didn't want to stop reading this story about an arrogant cowboy and a sassy cowgirl. The whole family and community wrapped me up in a warm hug. I eagerly devoured every page and loved watching the bristles soften, the humor and coquetry emerge, and the chemistry start to ignite at every interaction. Yee-haw! I can't wait for more!

Content: mild+ romance (kissing)

Harvey's Bashful Bride by Krystal M. Anderson {Review}

Harvey's Bashful Bride by Krystal M. Anderson

Kindle Edition, 127 pages

Published February 19th 2021 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

 

In theory, sending for a bride through a Matchmaker was a sound plan. In reality, it couldn't have been more disastrous...

As Cottonwood Creek's newly elected Mayor, Harvey Dennett is in need of a bride. Utilizing Chicago's most successful matchmaker certainly seemed like the answer to all his problems, but when Martha, his wife-to-be, faints the minute she arrives, he wonders whether he made a giant mistake.

Bashful Martha, on the other hand, is happy for her change in circumstance but unaccustomed to the wilds of her new frontier home. When a string of robberies plague the citizens of Cottonwood Creek, Martha enlists the help of two stalwart friends to conquer the threat, endearing her to the people of the town. Will her efforts be enough to win the heart of her husband?

Harvey's Bashful Bride is part of the multi-author series Matchmaker's Mix Up but can be read as a standalone story. Readers can expect a sweet happily ever after.  

   

My Review: 5 Stars 

This darling historical western romance was so sweet. The book begins with an intriguing prologue, setting the story up for a matchmaking mishap--can you imagine? It was simply wonderful!

Harvey is the mayor of a western town in Nevada and doesn't know how to handle Martha, who is completely opposite of his marriage request. With help from her new friends, Martha grows and adapts, while a mysterious string of robberies shadows the town. 

I adored Martha and watching her metamorphosis. I loved watching her find her place and fit into it like a missing puzzle piece. But the surprisingly sweet, slow-burn romance was what really warmed my heart. 

This small town is full of feel-good characters and charm and the story was heartwarming in its entirety. 

Content: mild romance; mild religion

Round Up (Lost Creek Rodeo Book 1) by Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers, and Heather B. Moore {Review}

Round Up (Lost Creek Rodeo Book 1) by Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers, and Heather B. Moore

Kindle Edition, 300 pages

Published January 12th 2021 by Mirror Press 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

 

 

 

Broken Heart? Check. Ranch retreat? Check. Handsome cowboy? ...Check.

The rules at Broken Hearts Ranch are pretty simple: no romance between staff and visitors. Ryan Prosper, rodeo has-been and ranch manager, hasn’t had a problem with that. His sister runs the therapy side of the place while he handles the ranch itself, and the balance has worked well. But when Talia James shows up for her turn at the retreat, things get a little more challenging.

Talia needs this therapeutic retreat badly, and hopes that it will be just what she needs to get unstuck after her tragic loss. The charming cowboy brother of her new therapist is a ray of sunshine she hadn’t anticipated, and spending time with him seems to do as much good as her sessions. But is her still broken heart ready for romance, and does she really have the heart to resist him?

 

   

 

My Review: 5 Stars

 

I may have squealed out loud when I realized that this new sports series has some connections to both the Belltown Six Pack AND the Northbrook Hockey Elite series! And add to that, there's also a connection to the Prosperity Ranch series--I think I've died and gone to heaven. I'm so excited for the rodeo setting and the dashing cowboys that come with it, and this one was the perfect introduction to the series and its characters.

 

Some people deal with so much hurt and pain and I was overjoyed that Talia was able to find peace and healing at the Broken Heart Ranch. Talia is a resilient character. Although she has obvious grief, her positive attitude and determination to heal were very endearing. Ryan Prosper was written in a way that "speaks of a country song" and caused me to visualize the perfectly imperfect cowboy--all sinewy muscles and gentlemanly manners, with a hint of roughness.

 

These characters and the plot they found themselves in was well-written. I really enjoyed the way this story came together, and although the romance was a little on the fast side, it felt authentic and was delightfully swoony. Bring on the rest of the crew--I'm ready!  

Content: mild+ romance (non-descriptive talk of teen pregnancy, kissing); mild+ language (6-8 Bible swears); very mild violence (talk of rodeo injuries)

One Southern Cowboy (Romeo Family Romance #6) by Jennifer Youngblood {Review}

 

 

 

One Southern Cowboy (Romeo Family Romance #6) by Jennifer Youngblood

Kindle Edition, 172 pages

Published August 25th 2020 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

    

 

Sometimes you have to forget all that you know … to learn how to love again.

The player in the family, Jaxson goes through girlfriends faster than a hot knife through butter. A near fatal accident with a familiar face might be the very thing to give this cowboy a fresh take on love and loyalty.

Jaxson locked his heart a long time ago and has no intention of opening it back up for anyone. Sure, he was heartbroken once when his ex-girlfriend Lemon betrayed him, but that was a lifetime ago. He has long since moved on. Then, why is he seeing Lemon? Was it her at the rodeo? Or a trick of the light?

Coming home from Hartley and Ramsey’s wedding, Jaxson gets the shock of his life when he sees Lemon standing in the middle of the road. He swerves to miss her …

Was she real or did he only imagine it?

Get ready for a suspenseful ride! Where secrets abound and tender love gets a second chance. A place for the heart to remember, even when the head can’t.

My Review: 4.5 Stars

I really enjoy this series because each story about different family members is fast-paced and suspenseful, but there's a healthy dash of romance splashed in, which makes it a lot of fun. Each person in this family is so unique and has a colorful backstory and it's great to get to know them deeper and watch them fall into the love they all deserve.

In this installment, Jaxson, the playboy rancher, gets a second chance with Lemon, the girl who got away. I would NEVER have thought to use the name Lemon, but it's soooo cute and perfectly fits her.  Their flirty and playful banter, as they became reacquainted, was a special treat, which was the perfect foundation for the things they went through as the story and danger climaxed. I love these characters and the distinctive situations they find themselves in.

Youngblood has created an entertaining niche with this family's series and I always look forward to my time in Tennessee with this captivating crew.

Content: mild romance; mild danger/violence

Not Over You by Heather B. Moore {Blog Tour Review}

Not Over You (A Prosperity Ranch Novel) by Heather B. Moore

Kindle Edition, 265 pages

Published May 26th 2020 by Mirror Press

   

He left her behind. She's spent years ignoring him. But some things can never be forgotten.

Knox Prosper knows he can never go back in time and correct his mistakes, so he has to find a way to move forward, and start a new life. Become a better man, and a father, if only for his young daughter. His regrets have taught him to simplify and to focus on what’s real and important. Returning to his hometown to ride in the rodeo gives him a chance to spend time with his daughter and to continue mending bridges with the rest of his family. But what he doesn’t expect is to run into Jana Harris—the first woman he loved—the woman who faded from his life years before because Knox continued to mess up one thing after another. Someone as good and as sweet as Jana is the last person he deserves. Hope is dangerous. And hope can break his heart once again. Yet Jana might be the one person with the power to redeem his past once and for all.

My Review: 5 Stars

I'm always impressed when an author can write many, many books and multiple series and still have characters whose voices are fresh and not clones of each other, with only a different name, in a different place. Heather B. Moore manages to deliver a beautiful story that warmed my heart and soul with its wonderfully flawed characters and potent second chance romance.

Rodeo bad boy, Knox, is back in town and is finally ready to face his future head-on. I loved how he knows he can't change the past, but he can be a new man going forward, and his determination to make amends with his high school girlfriend, Jana, stole the show. I coudln't get enough of their interactions and their personalities, insecurities, and feelings were vividly portrayed on the pages in a way that brought them to life.

This charming Texas town of Prosper has rooted itself deep within me and each book builds upon the foundation of this small town and its wonderful citizens. I love a good story of redemption, second chances, and a spicy clean romance to spin my spurs, and this one achieves all that and more. Prosper--I'll be back and I can't wait!

Content: mild + romance (kissing, innuendo, talk of past infidelities); mild language

*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

Heather B. Moore is a USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty publications. Her historical novels and 
thrillers are written under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes women's fiction, romance and inspirational non-fiction 
under Heather B. Moore. This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo 
American College in Egypt, the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
from Brigham Young University in Utah. Heather is represented by Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret.

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Steal My Heart (Prosperity Ranch #2) by Heather B. Moore {Review}

Steal My Heart (Prosperity Ranch #2) by Heather B. Moore

Kindle Edition, 260 pages

Published March 24th 2020 by Mirror Press
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

    

She’s ready to leave Prosper behind, forever. So why did she have to meet him, of all times, and at all places? That was never the plan.

USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Prosperity Ranch!

Disaster seems to follow Evie Prosper’s dating life everywhere. A fresh start can only mean leaving Prosper forever, which is what she’s determined to do, until she meets Carson Hunt. He unknowingly saves her from another dating disaster, yet their paths keep crossing. Carson is relocating to Prosper of all places, and if Evie could change that one thing about him, she might rethink their connection.

My Review: 4 Stars

Prosperity Ranch is the kind of place a person could settle in and be content for the rest of their long life...unless you're Evie Prosper. This book starts out by showing just how vulnerable and naive Evie is and while she's desperate to shed her insecure and brother-dominated world, she struggles to voice her opinions and be her own person, except when it comes to Carson and her small hometown, and that's exactly where the conflict lies.

I enjoyed my second visit to the ranch and love this family, as they once again welcomed me with open arms. To delve deeper into these characters personalities and come to know them more warmed my heart. My favorite thing about this story is the way this author is able to bring the Prosper family to life in ways that make them feel like beloved friends and neighbors. Although they have issues just like anyone else, they're good people. See? I feel like they're real, especially as I read this during the Covid-19 pandemic and actually had a few struggles with them not adhering to social distancing, hah!


Carson is every girl's dream guy and he's solid, mature, and completely devoted to Evie. Fate definitely plays its hand in this charming and likable story and I can't wait to come back for more!

Content: mild romance (kissing, party scene)

Copper (Heart of a Miner Book 3) by Krystal M. Anderson {Review}

Copper (Heart of a Miner Book 3) by Krystal M. Anderson

93 pages

Published March 26th 2020 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

 

       

 

Now she was in a dilemma. Joan’s husband Harris had gotten into another fight, but this time, it’d be his last. Now he was buried in the field next to their run-down shack, leaving her destitute with their two little boys. Things couldn’t possibly get worse, or so she thought.

But Joan can’t even depend on the one thing Harris left behind: his silver mine, for his partner, Pete Tracy, claims she must marry to inherit her share. Downcast and defeated, Joan leaves her shack for Silver City, a mining boom town to the south, and knocks on the door of the only person who can help her.

Lonely Mac Walley, though saddened over the death of his brother, is elated to have a woman and children living in his home, which makes the decision to marry Joan a simple one. He’d always admired the strong, beautiful woman his brother had married and loved his nephews dearly. She quickly secures a place in his heart, and Mac is determined to win hers. But when a local gang of outlaws and a roving band of Indians take him away from home, can their precarious marriage of convenience blossom into something deeper?

Find out in this heartwarming sweet romance set in a time when the American West was still wild and unruly.

“Copper” is book three in the Heart of a Miner series and would be best enjoyed if read in order, but can be read as a standalone.

 

My Review: 5 Stars

 

Copper is the type of story that is easy to snuggle right into, as it's set in the Wild West and has sweet and endearing characters. 

 

Joan is a widow who seeks shelter for her and her two boys from her brother-in-law and a heartwarming marriage of convenience ensues. I'm always a sucker for a sweet romance and this story delivers a gentle and gradual passion that truly touches the heart.

 

Although times were definitely tough back then, the author depicts the setting and plot in a way that makes my heart long for these simpler times and I loved the way this fast-paced adventure infuses life into these characters, making them likable and dimensional.

 

 This book can stand alone and was a great historical escape.

Content: mild violence; mild romance

The Stage Driver's Daughter by Krystal M. Anderson {Review}

The Stage Driver's Daughter by Krystal M. Anderson
ebook, 99 pages, Kindle Digital Services LLC
Published: October 4, 2019
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

    

After Winnifred Morgan loses her pa, she trades her dresses and bonnets for trousers and boots and beats the boys in a race for a position as Woodruff and Ennors’ newest stage driver. Teaming up with shotgun guard Benjamin Sharpe to protect the express box full of treasure, Winnie outplays several attempts to rob her coach. 

But trouble is waiting in the wings, for her pa carried a secret to his grave… and now those who seek it are coming after Winnie!

The Stage Driver’s Daughter combines the adventure and danger of a true western with the sort of romance that can withstand it.  

My Review: 4 Stars

I love a good, strong female lead, but I'm not at all brave like Winnie is! My heart was pounding and racing from the very start when she disguises herself as a guy and wins a race, becoming the newest stage driver. I know I would faint dead away coming in contact with the dangerous villains and situations like Winnie did.

Although this story isn't very long, the adventure and peril are strong and honestly, your heart will thump as hard as the pounding of these stage horse hooves, but nothing will make it beat harder than the blossoming, sweet romance.

Benjamin is a strong, protective man who immediately sees through Winnie's facade. I really enjoyed his character, especially how progressive and sweet he was with Winnie and her strength. These two are the perfect complement to the wild, wild West.

Content: mild danger/moments of peril; mild romance

Gold (Heart of a Miner Book 2) by Krystal Anderson {Review}

Gold (Heart of a Miner Book 2) by Krystal M. Anderson

ebook, 134 pages

Published February 28th 2019 

Source: Kindle Unlimited

    

Seeking a fresh start outside of his outlaw father’s shadow, Charlie Montgomery finds Silver City, Idaho Territory to be the perfect boom town for his adventurous soul. But when gold is discovered at the Crown Point silver mine where he is hired on, the gunslingers of his past reappear, putting Charlie and everything he holds dear in danger.

She could never marry a miner, Virginia was sure, not after her father was killed in a mining accident last year. Yet something about Charlie draws her like a bee to honey, and despite pressure from another suitor, she takes a chance on him. With her father's debts to pay, Virginia desperately engages in an unsavory one-time deal, realizing she can't outrun the consequences forever. Can Charlie be the steadfast companion and helpmeet whom she so desperately seeks?

A sweet historical romance packed full of adventure that is sure to inspire!

My Review: 5 Stars

Unfortunately, a father's sins are often reflected onto a child, and in this case, Charlie is trying to get out from under his outlaw father's shadow of the life of crime. He moves to a new town, hoping for a new start, but his father's shadow follows him.

Charlie is such a fun character, with his winsome personality and persistence. He's willing to take risks and do what needs to be done to protect those he cares about, especially Virginia. My favorite lessons from this story are that everyone should be allowed to make a name for himself and that true love can conquer all.

In a perilous adventure, this story has gunslingers, danger, and romance seeping out of the woodwork, and it's all very enjoyable. I love this wild west time period of history and thought this story did well to capture the highlights.

Content: mild romance; mild violence/danger 

Their Wyoming Courtship Agreement by Stacy Henrie {Review}

Their Wyoming Courtship Agreement by Stacy Henrie

Paperback, 288 pages

Published February 5th 2019 by Love Inspired Historical 

Source: I received a copy in a giveaway, which has no influence on my thoughts and opinions. They are all my own and I was under no obligation to review.

    

The Sweetheart Arrangement
After two broken engagements, Isobel Glasen's determined to stay single--until a runaway horse makes her an accidental entrant in the Ride for a Bride race. And her ex-fiance's brother is the winner. With a successful business and a cozy apartment, Isobel has a life as carefully constructed as the beautiful gowns she designs. But now a fake courtship may be the only way to quell town gossip.

New to town, Alec Russell aims to get his veterinary clinic off the ground. Though he once secretly pined for Isobel, he's determined to escape his brother's shadow and find a woman who chooses him first. But could time spent together provide a second chance--and turn pretense into the perfect match?  

My Review: 5 Stars

Stacy Henrie has created a lovely Western town around the turn-of-the-century with intriguing characters. I love how former book characters make cameos in this charming tale.

Isobel is a dressmaker and making her own way in Wyoming. How I would love to see her dress creations! My fingers almost itch to attempt sewing a dress for myself, but I know how bad I am at it. She is a sweet and dedicated woman, even in the face of watching her dreams disappear right before her eyes. The last person she expected to show up in town is a man from her past--Alec. What a specimen of perfection with a sense of humor to match!

After a tentative friendship, with sparks of attraction, forms between the two, the town's Ride for a Bride event occurs and I was laughing hysterically with pure delight at the whole event and the results. Oh, what a fun way to set up the rest of the story! I was purely captivated from start to finish and loved every minute. This story is sweet and entertaining, and will even tug on the heart.

Content: mild romance; mild religion

Big Sky (Timeless Western Collection) {Review}

Big Sky (Timeless Western Collection)

ebook, 300 pages

Published February 26th 2019 by Mirror Press 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

 

    

 

Three novellas in one collection!

THE COWBOY’S CATCH by Kimberly Krey: When Jason Keller bids on a date with Marlee at the town’s annual fundraising event, she’s quick to turn him down. First of all, an evening with Marlee was never on the table; just dates with each of her younger sisters. Beyond that, Jason Keller—a man with Hollywood ties—is the last cowboy in town she’d go on a date with. Being abandoned because of her own mother’s Hollywood pursuits taught her well. But when the Keller Cowboy offers a hefty sum for the charities in question, in front of half the town no less, Marlee’s compelled to accept. It’s just one date after all, and it’s not like she’d ever fall for a man like him. Or so she thinks.

SELLING HER RANCH, STEALING HIS HEART by Annette Lyon: Teresa adores her job as manager of the J-Bar-D Ranch, which boards horses and offers riding lessons. The owner, Dorothy, has become like a grandmother to Teresa. But when Dorothy passes away unexpectedly, the ranch is put up for sale by none other than Dorothy’s only grandson, Derek. Even with the obvious chemistry between them, Teresa refuses to consider dating the guy who’s going to turn her beloved ranch into a strip mall. Derek wishes more than anything that he didn’t have to sell, but Grandma Dorothy ran the ranch into deep debt, and Derek’s own mother has ongoing medical bills. Without selling the ranch, he can’t pay off the debts or take care of his mother. If only he’d met Teresa had met at in a different time and place, they might have a future.

THE COWBOY’S SECOND GO by Cindy Roland Anderson: When recently divorced Callie Stewart, an aspiring country music artist, confronts the dishonest talent agent who stole her new song, he turns the tables on her, and her world spins out of control. Without proof she composed the hit song, Callie is forced to take her twin boys with her, move out of Nashville and live with her aunt in Montana. Having her dreams shattered leaves her trying to figure out how she will support her little family. Reconnecting with Ty Carter, her long-ago crush from high school and the guy who broke her heart, has her questioning her resolve to leave romance out of her new life. Ty isn’t just a good-looking cowboy, he’s sweet to her boys and makes Callie feel beautiful and alive. As her feelings for Ty grow stronger, the music reawakens inside her, inspiring her creativity and the desire to sing. Giving love a second chance might be the key to a forever love, and the start of a new music career…but can it be both?
 

My Review: 5 Stars

I've never wanted to move to Montana more than I do now! There's something so soothing to the soul to enjoy a sweet romance under the big sky, where times are simpler, even if love lives aren't. The slower pace of a cowboy's life is something to be envied. Although they work hard, life isn't like the hustle and bustle of the city. This collection gets a standing ovation from me!

THE COWBOY'S CATCH starts the collection off with a bang. Sparks immediately fly between resistant Marlee and Jason, who has a Hollywood connection, which is exactly why Marlee is so hesitant. I love the slightly pushy and confident persona that Jason emits, because it's exactly what Marlee needs. The romance is swoony and perfectly natural, especially in the face of age-old fears.

Teresa and Derek both learn important lessons in SELLING HER RANCH, STEALING HIS HEART. It's impossible to know the full story if you're unwilling to listen and as each character opens their hearts and minds, love and romance is able to seep into the cracks and heal old wounds. I love the way this story defies the impossible and brings a sweet and tender love to balance the challenges.

THE COWBOY'S SECOND GO is the icing on the cake. I'm a fan of second chance romances and this one delivers in multiple facets of that trope, especially as an unrequited teenage love has a new chance. With adorable twins and an immediately sparky attraction, this swoony treat put an exclamation point to end this set. I loved the way the events in the past were recreated, mingling with new memories and hope. The conflict was perfect for the story and the music aspect touched my soul.

Content: mild, swoony romance (vague talk of affairs, kissing)

A Monumental Love by Susan Aylworth {Review}

A Monumental Love (A Timeless Romance Single) 
by Susan Aylworth

ebook, 95 pages

Published February 7th 2019 by Mirror Press 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

   

Roxelle McCann is eager to meet the family of her best friend, so she takes a mini-vacation to the Navajo Nation. Roxelle expects to find out more about Navajo language and customs and to be awed by the beauty of Monument Valley. She does not expect to find love among the monuments. The man she meets offers both a surprising possible future and a tender reminder of the past.  

My Review: 3 Stars

I love the Timeless Romance Singles and this one was definitely unique. Set in Arizona, with a good chunk on the Navajo reservation, the red stone beauty and wonder of the area was what captured my interest.

Roxelle and her Navajo roommate, Kyra, go on a mini-vacation to the Rez. Roxelle is easy to pity and feel sympathy for, as her life has been hard, but Kyra is all prickles. These two are quite different, yet they are as close as sisters, and I love the way Roxelle is able to soften her friends quills a little. 

A childhood second chance romance is always a favorite and it was fun to see this trope come to fruition. I only with there was a little more development in the romance department. It's my favorite thing to fall in love all over again, right along with the couple, so I needed more.

Overall, this was a perfectly sweet diversion, with a stunningly gorgeous setting.

Content:  very mild romance

About the Author: Susan Aylworth loves books, poems, plays, words in almost all polite forms, and 
good raspberry jam. Her first book, started when she was nine, "was a rip-off of Black Beauty. I wrote 
eight whole pages." For her fifth grade career day, she stated her ambition to become "a rich and 
famous author." Decades  later, she is pleased to have achieved the 'author' part of that goal.

A former university professor, she enjoys researching backgrounds and careers for her novels. "It's one 
way to live many lives all at once." Servant to two spoiled cats, she lives in northern California with 
her writer husband, Roger. She wishes the kids would visit more often.

Susan loves "travel, great music, and hearing from readers." Reach her at 
susan.aylworth.author@gmail.com, post on her wall at: www.facebook.com/Susan.Aylworth.Author 
or follow her @SusanAylworth. "If you enjoy my books, please tell everyone you know: friends, 
relatives, neighbors, the person who delivers your mail, people you meet in line in the grocery store, 
everyone!" She welcomes ideas for new books and characters.

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