If you’ve been following Maureen’s Books, you’d know that I love Christmas, and I love Cowboys. So a Christmas Cowboy story is something I simple can’t resist. So when I received a review request for ‘Home for a Cowboy Christmas’ I got my Netgalley copy and started reading as soon as possible. In ‘Home for a ...KEEP READING »
I have been reading the Heart of Texas series for a while now. So when I received an email about reading ‘A Cowboy Kind of Love’, the sixth book in the series, I just couldn’t say no.
In ‘A Cowboy Kind of Love’ we read the story of Jace Wilder, a character I have been curious about since reading about him in the previous books. Jace has been trying to make something of his life ever since the woman he loved just left him without an explanation five years ago. Some days he is doing well, and other days he just can’t deal and tries to drown his sorrows in booze. But then Taryn unexpectedly returns to town and even after all these years there is a lot of chemistry between them.
When Taryn first came back into Jace his life, he was understandable upset. But he seemed to forgive Taryn rather quickly. They haven’t been together in five years, but they sure seem to get back right to where things ended. Yes, Taryn is in danger, but I really didn’t expect Jace to forgive Taryn so fast. And even Jace’s friends seem to accept that Taryn is back without much thought. I really didn’t get that and because of it I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I’d hoped.
But still, this book was enjoyable and it read easily. The suspense part was fun, and although I felt like this part could have been a little longer as well.. It got me curious how things would end. And the suspense part made several of the previous main characters reappear. So that was definitely fun.
Characters wise I really liked Jace. He really had something about him that made me like him from the start. He is just so good for Taryn. Maybe even too good! But I loved reading about him and how he took care of Taryn. Taryn’s character on the other hand wasn’t someone I could really connect with. I just didn’t really get her.
Overall ‘A Cowboy Kind of Love’ was a fun read. Why there is the word ‘Cowboy’ in the title beats me though. I don’t really recall reading about any Cowboy stuff in this book.
I’ve been reading the Heart of Texas series by Donna Grant for the last three books. And I’ve definitely been enjoying this series. So when I got an email with a review request for ‘Looking For A Cowboy’ I obviously couldn’t say no.
In ‘Looking For A Cowboy’ we meet Cooper Owens. Cooper has lived in Clearview all his life. He loves everything about his life, his friends and his town. But he still hasn’t really found something that he wants to make his career of. And above all he has never met a woman that he wants to spend forever with. But when a beautiful stranger walks into Clearview, he knows his life will never be the same.
Private Investigator Marlee Frampton has traveled to Clearview following a lead. Marlee’s life has revolved around finding missing baby’s who have been brutally cut from their mother’s bodies for years. Although Marlee really would love to have a break, she can’t rest until she finds the answer to her latest case. But meeting Cooper changes everything. For the first time in almost ten years, Marlee would like to spend time with someone. And for the first time since her sister was murdered, she feels save.
‘Looking For A Cowboy’ was definitely a nice read. From the moment I started reading I was intrigued by Marlee’s story, and I really wanted to know how this case would end. The case itself was horrible though. Pregnant woman who’s baby’s are being cut from their bodies, before they are killed. Since I’m 22 weeks pregnant at the moment, this felt even more horrible than it would feel normally I think. And I was determined to find out how this case would be solved. It definitely kept me sitting on the edge of my seat.
The romance between Cooper and Marlee was sweet. And I really enjoyed reading their story. But the romance was also pretty damn fast, and I would have liked to have a little more build up. For two people who had been alone for a long time, they pretty much instantly started a relationship. I just found that a little strange.
But overall ‘Looking For A Cowboy’ was another fun read by Donna Grant. I loved the little town of Clearview, and enjoyed reading about the different friendships. And I really look forward to reading more books in this series.
After reading the two previous books in the Heart of Texas series, I definitely wanted to read ‘A Cowboy Like You’ too. In this fourth book in the series (these books can easily be read as a standalone) we read the story of Danny Oldman, a Lone Star sheriff we read little bits about in the previous books.
Danny has been alone for a long time, and he is rather lonely. But he doesn’t want anyone to know he feels that way. Especially since he is the sheriff and has a job to do. And he really doesn’t want anyone to know he still thinks about this girl he had a crush on in high school many years ago.This girl, Skylar has left her hometown years ago, and never looked back. But when her life got all messed up she finds herself back in the town she left all those years ago. And when she comes face to face with the handsome and caring Danny, she finds herself happy to be back.
Just as in the second book in this series, I felt like everything in this book moved very fast. And it honestly made this read a little difficult for me. One moment Skylar is on the run from her abusive boyfriend, and the next day she is making out with Danny, a guy she hasn’t seen in years. I just felt like it didn’t really fitted the story. I mean, most times someone who is in an abusive relationship needs a little break after that. But Skylar seems to fall in love again rather fast. Which isn’t impossible I guess, but it just didn’t really work for me.
The romance between Danny and Skylar was still pretty sweet, if I made myself forget about how fast things moved. I liked how Danny took care of Skylar, and the way they connected with each other after all these years. But there fast moving relationship was definitely a little strange if you ask me. I mean, on the run from an abusive relationship and the next day your kissing another guy. That just doesn’t sound right to me.
The suspense was definitely the best part about this read I think. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to read more and more. And it was also pretty fun to read little bits about the characters I read about in the previous books.
Overall, this book wasn’t really for me. But the suspense and the romance made up for it so it was still a 3 star read I think.
A little while ago I read my first Donna Grant book, ‘Cowboy, Cross My Heart’ the second book in the Heart of Texas series. I definitely enjoyed that book, I had some issues with it too. But when I received an email with the question if I wanted to read ‘My Favorite Cowboy’, the third book in the Heart of Texas series I needed no time to think and accepted the request immediately. Although ‘My Favorite Cowboy’ is the third book in the Heart of Texas series, it can be read as a standalone. I only read the second book in the series, and I could follow this book easily.
‘My Favorite Cowboy’ is about the youngest Harper brother Caleb. Caleb is a handsome cowboy who’s past made him into a ‘new-woman-every-day’ kind of man. Caleb doesn’t believe he is someone worthy of love, and he has made his peace with it. He loves working on his ranch, and he loves his family. What more does he need? So when Caleb meets Audrey, a veterinarian, for the first time he is shocked to find himself wanting to be with her all the time. Especially since Audrey seems to be in danger. But Audrey had her own problems, and she has never opened her heart to a guy. But after looking at the handsome cowboy she finds herself wanting everything with him.
I enjoyed the second book in this series, but this third book I loved. From the moment I started reading I just completely loved Caleb and Audrey. Audrey is this hardworking woman who made a great life for herself. She studied hard and worked hard to become the best. And she lives for her work. I really liked Audrey’s character right from the beginning. She is tough, and passionate about what she does. She was definitely easy to like. And Caleb… Handsome, hardworking and he would do anything for the people he loves. Yes, I definitely loved him too.
The romance in this book was great. A little predictable, yes. But also just butterflies in your stomach good. I loved how Caleb and Audrey struggled with their instant intense attraction to one another. They where just so good together. But they both had a lot of insecurities and issues to get through. It was definitely to read about these too.
The suspense in this book was also pretty good. It kept me hooked and wanting to keep on reading. Someone was hurting these horses, and Audrey was determined to find out who and what they where hurting these horses with. It definitely kept me sitting on the edge of my seat. Just as with the previous book, I found the suspense part of this book coming to a bit of an abrupt end.. But it sure was good.
‘My Favorite Cowboy’ was definitely a great read. I just loved it from the beginning till the end.
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