Review: Hot Cowboy + Strong Heroine = Amazing Love Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
5 stars!!!<I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review>I loved this book! It has so many of the elements that I love in a great romance book. First we have hot Cowboys. Who can resist these men? Second we have a beautiful love story. Third and best of all, the book’s suspense story will keep you on the edge of your seat.With that said let me hop right into the nitty-gritty. Sean O’Connell is on the down and out. He is a Champion Bull Rider that has got caught up in the life behind the chutes instead of his career. His drinking and partying is keeping him from a life he could have. Sean feels alone. He and his sister are estranged because of blame and Sean being drunk all the time. Catherine is a hard-worker, dedicated to her family and a real jewel. She is called out of college to take care of her ailing Uncle Ray and his son Junior. (I loved Junior) She does not regret her choice at all. They saved her many years ago and she will do anything for them. Catherine carries around a tragic past and is afraid to trust anyone. A stranger in a truck one night and saving him from the cold will change her life forever.Sean and Catherine have chemistry. The angst and tension in the story are palpable in every chapter. The story is quite angsty that a few times I was yelling at my kindle to these characters. (good writing) The sex was very well written you had to use your imagination. Very refreshing. You are a fly on the wall for all of the ups and downs. I shared the characters joy, tears, heartbreak, sadness and many laugh out loud moments. Catherine is a strong heroine and I love a story that has a strong female. She is not going to settle but is willing to forgive. Catherine’s emotional baggage is so heavy she can hardly pick up the suitcase. Sean is a hot alpha male cowboy that knows what he wants and is not afraid to go after it. But he’s afraid of love and commitment bottom line. Together they’re strong and have an amazing passionate relationship.Stephanie did a beautiful job writing this story. It flowed so smoothly until the last words. If you want to know about how ranching and rodeoing life really is then this story will give you that insight. If you just love to dream about this life then you will have a stunning picture painted for you. The cowboys in this story live the real cowboy lifestyle. This is working their ranches 6 to 7 days a week no matter the weather conditions are. It was like I was riding right along side on my beautiful sorrel working the cattle and watching spring come to life.The suspense in the story will keep you biting your fingernails. I was ready to jump right into the middle of all the action. The story has it all tragedy, suspense and beautiful healing. The secondary characters are incredible and make the story complete.I would highly recommend this book to all. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series. Keep ‘em coming Stephanie!My Favorite Quotes:He was the whole package, candy to her sweet tooth.“An old Indian proverb says if you save a man’s life, you’re responsible for him forever,” Sean said.“Honey, two weeks might as well be two years unless it involves bull riding. Everything else is just fluff.” – SeanShe worked to keep her wild woman caged. Sean owned the key. – Catherine“What’s a quilt show? Some kind of movie about blankets?” – SeanCowboy law said a man walked away from an injury unless he was unconscious. It was one of the laws in the code of the west, and tough cowboys followed the code. – Sean