The cowboy',s love: 1, 2, & 3
580617
Did not enjoy the three books. The storyline jumped all over the place. One minute Star is angry  with and the minute she is having a round of sex with Jonathan. Another person in the book was Miles.  Getting a female on the beach and in the span of a few days, moving in with her. I kept hopping that the storyline would improve. Should have been more about her parents and the problems with resolving the debt.
658294
The different characters of the three.main persons and how their love for each other grew so much. I also enjoyed the happy ending.
374401
The cowboy takes a bride to please his father. The bride takes a cowboy to get away from her father. The cowboy gets love, in and out of the bedroom. The wife gets a life, in and out of the ranch. And she gets a loving family, again.
Beautiful, funny and touching story. I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
3751285
The only reason that I am giving this book three stars is because at the 70% mark, the book just slowed down and it lost me. This book is about Jessa, a veterinarian, and Lance, a cowboy bull rider, who both were served a heaping plate of parental issues and the fall in love. Sweet right?  Well it is because Jessa has a heart of gold and Lance is a strong minded cowboy who wants to be alone.  They have known of each other since they were kids, but they never really looked at each other.  They officially come face to face when Lance is looking for his dad around the ranch.  Knowing that Luis is always at the animal shelter with Jessa, Lance goes to her house to question her.  That is when their relationship starts to bloom. Lance is training for a world title in bull riding and he needs to focus on the prize, but he can't because he has to keep an eye on his father whom is acting strange. Trying to find a solution, Lance offers Jessa a portion of the winnings if she will move in and keep an eye on his father while he trains.  I already saw where this was going and I still enjoyed it.  I appreciated this story because I was able to witness their relationship bloom and they shared the same love for Lance's dad, Luis.  Jessa's dad and Luis were best friends up until Jessa's father untimely death.

Right from the first page I liked Jessa and Lance.  It was funny, sweet, and the characters had heart.  The feelings were written on the page and I really wanted the two of them to stop dancing around each other and get together already.  I loved the addition of the Lance's brothers and I am hoping that they will have their own stories.
1578684
I loved the way he played the three main characters as individuals, yet they were bonded in a special, unassuming way in the end. I'm a sucker for a good old western romance, and he brought together the worlds of Luke and Sophia who were so different yet seemingly "made for each other." Ira and Ruth's love story seemed so much like Luke and Sophia's, in that they were so different as individuals but had that special love that spans a lifetime.  I hope that this one will be made into a movie--I'll be the first one in line to see it!  I highly recommend this book!
4098852
First Story "Spitfire Sweetheart" is just what the title says.  Maizy a spitfire tomboy that is her neighbor's burr under his saddle.  Rylan tries hard to keep his distance from her for fear of letting her take up a big space in his heart.  But due to her causing him to be injured she is forced to care for him and his ranch while she is also forced by her father to dress and act like a lady while doing so.  This shoots down any chance of him protecting his heart from her

Mary Connealy writes a fun story with characters I'd love to spend more time with.  I love a story with a head strong woman determined to be herself.  Our Father in Heaven has a plan for us and we should not fight against Him and let His will be done.

Second Story "Love Letter to the Editor".  A woman that is determined to stand on her own cognizance.  She is hoping to become an Editor or Managing Editor.  But to her great surprise her father has hired someone else to be editor of the paper.  Jack Lugrove feels bad in that he was not welcome as editor by Molly yet he will not be detoured from doing his job.  Molly wants to prove herself to her father and  at the same time find some way of ridding the paper and  herself of Jack.

Robin Lee Hatcher has given Molly fortitude  that could be her downfall..  Truth is God and the truth will prevail.  There is romance, intrigue and especially faith and hope in God.  People sometimes take a path they are uncomfortable with not realizing it is God leading us.  Molly was in danger of letting her pride get the best of her.  Great lesson to be learned from this story.

Third Story "A Cowboy for Katie"  Recently Katie's life has been horrific.  She is left alone to rebuild her ranch and her life.  The problem is she refuses the advances of any man fearing all they want is her land.  She is determined to rebuild on her own.  She relents and hires a wandering cowboy. She learns he is the perfect man for the getting the work done without moving into her fragile personal space.  Will Treb realizes there is more to be rebuilt than just the ranch house and barn.  He notices Katie is damaged emotionally which causes her to have night terror along with mistrust of anyone, including him.

Debra Clopton writes a heart-wrenching story about a young woman barely holding on to reality.  the author reveals how God will provide if we ask and believe he will answer, which happened in the form of Will Treb. I fell in love with the sweet patient character of Will Treb.  Be sure you have a box of tissues on hand it is a tear jerk-er.

Fourth Story "Courting Trouble".  This is the perfect title for this story.  Grace Davenport just can't seem to get a break in life.  Grace's young son attempts to hire Brock Daniels, a local attorney that does not really want the job.  But the young boy touched Brock's heart and after he does some investigating on the woman and her charge of murdering her husband he decided he would take the case.

I asked myself, "Could this woman really be guilty or is she being railroaded by some evil force?". In this story Margaret Brownley created the wonderful character, Brock Daniels in that he was so determined and lead by God to help this broken family.  I loved the sweet well mannered young boy he  will pull at your heart strings as he did mine.  It is never too late when lives have been broken for so long to be lifted up and healed of by God.  This story was mysterious, with a growing romance and healing grace.

I highly recommend this collection of four books in one.

I rated this book 5 out of 5

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity Group/Thomas Nelson for an honest review.
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The Texan's Suite Romance by Judy Christenberry
Silhouette Romance # 1787 - October 2005

Tabitha Tyler is helping her publicist out by taking a client on his book tour around the country. Alex Myerson is not very happy to have this gorgeous blonde organize his tour. He's a widower, still obsessed with his deceased wife. The book he's promoting is a tribute to the love they shared. Tabitha is attracted to Alex but realizes it can lead no where while Alex is still so very much in love with his Jenny. But as the weeks go by and they spend almost every waking hour together, Alex realizes Tabitha has alot to offer him.

The jump from Alex the bitter grieving husband, to Alex the newly awakened and in love, was a little unbelievable. Tabitha accuses him of playing hot and cold with her, and she knows she can't let herself get close to him. When Alex realizes that Jenny is his past and Tabitha is his now and future, it seems he has almost a personality change. But by the end of the book, it all sort of fits together. I did enjoy the book, and was able to over look what I thought were unbelievable moments.

Lonestar Bride trilogy ..... These are the stories of the Tyler triplets; Thomasina (Tommie), Teresa, and Tabitha.
The Texan's Reluctant Bride - SR#1778 - August 2005
The Texan's Tiny Dilemma - SR#1782 - September 2005
The Texan's Suite Romance - SR#1787 - October 2005
393550
That was an awesome picture of my three favorite people-Bob Hope, John Wayne, and Ronald Reagan. I love it and my son,
Terrence, really liked it, too
4599085
Ever since I started reading non-fiction books, I have loved to read romantic books about cow boys. And this book has met my expectations. It was really romantic and when I was reading it I wanted to also have a cowboy rescuer. Oh, well anyone would enjoy reading it.
2079572
The third book in the Big Sky Romance Series by Denise Hunter. I've had the opportunity to read all three of the books and found each one equally enjoyable. The great part is you don't have to read each one in turn to understand and enjoy this book. This storyline follows Annie and Dylan. One young woman afraid to love a cowboy due to her cowboy father abandoning her and her younger sister Sierra when they were younger. Watching her mother have relationships after relationships fail with none other than more cowboys, she sees them as unstable, untrustworthy and unreliable. She then meets Dylan, a cowboy, who needs her help with his injured horse.

To pay the bills, Annie takes on a part time job as a writer for the Montana Living magazine. Starts out as a horse column, turns into a love column. Something she doesn't have any experience in. She calls upon Dylan to help her in exchange for helping with his horse.

Full of funny one liners,  cute little letters to read at the beginning of every chapter that pulls you in before you even start, romance at every turn and an overall A++ enjoyable read. I couldn't put this book down until the very end.
4324006
The first film is hopeful and full of the promise associated with young love.

The second film shows the characters as more grounded. They are certainly more mature, but that hardly stops them from aspiring to true love. That is what makes Before Sunset so meaningful. Both characters instinctively knew the other is their counterpart, and they act upon that with sincere appreciation.

The third film is a test of that love. Married couples are better at speaking to this, but even love is not enough to overcome the myriad challenges associated with long-term relationships. It helps that the characters, in particular, Celine, are both quite intelligent and worldly. They have problems. The simplest argument can devolve into a grudge match over one or the other's intentions. But they still recognize how it would be to live without the other. I like to think it is because of this that they are able to reconcile. It is not sufficient to love one another. Each has to understand the price of loss. It is a price they both paid the first time they separated (i.e. soon after Before Sunrise). And it is a price neither would be willing to pay again.
2289604
I love the Texas series lots excitement an the little one aww. I love that jack an his man are happy an that their family is growing an so is there love for one another an their kids LOVE IT!!!!!!! Hope there is more :)
2996178
3 men and 1 woman. All with different rules and motivations. They have a plural romance. Broken hearts, steamy nights, suspense, love!! It's all good.
4760101
This was a short, lovely little romantic story. Ben and Joshua have grown up together ranching in Montana. Ben decides to accept an opportunity to make pron films in Vegas. He decides not to come back to the little Montana town when his secret is exposed. Joshua knows that Ben is meant for him. So he decides to go to Vegas and bring him back. Life ain't worth living without Ben even if he has to out himself. Lots of angst along the way.

Just as romantic as you could want. It will warm your heart and make you smile.
2123804
First, I would like to extend a heartfelt Thank you to Debra Clopton and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Kissed By A Cowboy" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

Kissed By A Cowboy by Debra Clopton is the amazing third offering in her Four of Hearts Ranch series.  Opening the cover of this engaging page-turner is like visiting old friends for those who have read the first two books in the series.  But this novel also reads well on its own, so I recommend it even if you haven't experienced the previous stories.

Jarrod Monahan took it hard when he discovered his fathers betrayal of his family.  He and his brothers worked very hard to rescue the Four of Hearts Ranch.  Now that the ranch is finally about to become profitable, cattle rustlers put them in jeopardy again.  So when he sees some activity at his abandoned neighbors property, he is surprised to see the girl he kissed then ran away from so many years ago.

Cassidy Starr has returned to Wishing Springs, Texas and the property her Aunt Roxie left her now that shes come to her senses, filed for divorce and sworn off romance for good.  With plans to make a life for herself by running her property as a bed and breakfast and a strawberry farm, she finds herself fighting those old feelings when she sees Jarrod and he continues to offer to help her.

Debra Clopton has written another beautiful story in a series that Ive got on my keeper shelf.  These books will bring giggles and tears and a sigh or two and are easily enjoyed over and over again.
2855095
A romance that say HELLO to a puddle of combustibles with a blowtorch, so wear FLAME RESISTANT UNDIES!

Ryder Blackwell is a mega bucks cattle rancher, but he did it the hard way, with his blood, sweat & tears. He has been able to get any woman he wants, but the local vet, Lara, while not give him the time of day! So he pulls his last card from his deck & she will not be able to walk away!

Lara Montgomery is the new veterinary in town, has also pull herself up by her boot straps & now she must keep her sparkly reputation in town. If only she did not CRAVE Hottie Ryder, but she will not be another member of his Wham, Bam, Thank you Ma'am Club. So why or why is she driving to his ranch in a FEMALE RAGE? Because that snake bought HER horse that was the beginning of her breed ranch!

To get her horse back, he wants her to spend the weekend at his ranch, but Lara won't sleep with him for a horse. Ryder just wants her to prove that she can WORK a working ranch & if she does, the horse is hers. So we have the oldest war of male verses female! Ryder is planning to kill her with pure sinful decadent indulgences, but Lara is planning to show him that what she lacks in muscle, she will make up with her pure will! With a stubborn fence, a feisty, smart & trust worthy horse, smiles that could melt any granny's undies, a cattle dog that's works for his chow, male lips that were made to please a female, an alfalfa delivery service, female moans that can make a male spontaneous cum, meddling family members, new & creative kitchen moves, old scars revealed, too many orgasms to count (which is such amazingly good thing), a female's mouth that make her man so very happy & a show of male chivalry to rock & roll Lara & Ryder's world to completion! Can Lara walk away & not be bow legged? Does Ryder want her to go? Will they have the ultimate happy endings again & again? Who got the horse?

This is my 1st romance by Ms. Baxter & she totally woke up my pleasure center with this cowboy style quickie! Lara was a strong willed sassy southern heroine that learned the hard way to only count on herself. Ryder was BAD BOY at heart, but CRAVED (even if he hid it) that soul mate that would always just want HIM! This was a PULL THE FIRE ALARM quickie, but it did have an amazing love story of lonely hearts, inner dreams & a deep meeting of souls! Now all romances reads need sparks, steam & sizzle & Ms. Baxter brought an open flame to her gasoline party & then BOOM, yes thank you ma'am! Now I absolutely love to discover new-to-me authors & Ms. Baxter is now on my radar & I can't wait to read more of her WARNING: FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIRED reads & so she earns my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for this 1st book of the Billionaire's Club series!

NetGalley ARC given for my honest review.
956298
I cried after finishing the epilogue.

By the end of this trilogy, we are brothers of the two close cowpokes, John Grady Cole and Billy Parham. They are old men in young men's bodies. John Grady is 19,  Billy is 28.  They have grown up ropin' and ridin' and aren't about to give up this hearty outdoor life, well, ever.  This last book in the trilogy steers us through dreamer John Grady Cole's tortured romance with a young, embattled girl from south of the border. This improbable plotline pulls us through the novel.

But it's the diorama in which McCarthy sets the story that adds dimensionality. His great natural world of buttes, and mesas, and chasms, and draws and dry river beds. Of sunsets and long-views. Of long, long rides. And big sky.  His wild west loving, nature-beholden, horse-worshiping cowboys. They can do everything: roping, riding, rustling, building, breaking wild horses, starting campfires, rescuing the weak, fixing trucks, winning fights and beating long odds. It's classic cowboy: Good guys versus evil at every turn. But they cannot control their world's slide into modernism.  The world keeps turning, time ravages as it does, and our cowboy heroes become anachronisms. The grain silos turn into radar tracking stations on army annexed lands. The open range now a closed testing ground. Our cowboy hero is left, not in an undomesticated foreign land he knows too well, but in a domestic land foreign to him.  It's why you'll cry at the end, too.

Read 'em in order, pardner. The Border Trilogy: (1)All the Pretty Horses (2)The Crossing & (3)Cities of the Plain.