Series: Secret Life of Cowboys (Book 3)
Loneliness Will Take a Man Places...
Jesse Garahan has plenty of Irish charm, but having had his heart demolished twice, he's sworn off women forever. Until the fateful day he meets Danielle Brockway and her tiny daughter on their way to their new home in Pleasure, Texas.
But There May Be Places He Doesn't Want To Go...
Fiercely protective of her little girl, Danielle isn't about to let Jesse get anywhere close enough to hurt either of them, no matter how much longing she sees in his eyes...
Very good book. Jesse is the youngest of the Garahan brothers and wants what his brothers have - a loving relationship with a woman. But he's had his heart broken twice by the same woman, so has sworn off women for awhile. Then he meets Danielle and Lacy when he rescues them on the side of the road. He's immediately attracted to Danielle, and little Lacy steals his heart from the beginning. Danielle is on her way to Pleasure to stay with her uncle. Her ex-husband walked away from her and their daughter without a backward glance. She doesn't trust men, especially cowboys, and doesn't want to let Jesse anywhere near them. But he keeps coming around, and soon she is dreaming of what might be with Jesse. Jesse finds that the more time he spends with Danielle and Lacy, the more he sees them as a permanent part of his life. I loved Jesse and how good he was with Lacy. He was just the guy she needed in her life to take the place of her good for nothing father. I also loved his interactions with his brothers and their ladies, and the fun they all had. His teasing of his brothers was just so much fun. I also liked the way he was working that second job to make money for the ranch - his secrecy reminded me of Tyler's time at the club. Jesse's growing love for Danielle was something that filled a hole in his life that he hadn't realized was there until his brothers found their loves. I loved Danielle and how protective she was of Lacy and her feelings. I also liked the way she fit in on the ranch and with his brothers and Ronnie and Emily. I loved the ending with the appearances of Jesse's cousins. I hope that they get their own books too.
Series: Secret Life of Cowboys (Book 2)
THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULDN'T TAME...
Dylan Garahan might be an old hand at lassoing fillies, but one night at
the Lucky Star club, and he ends up wrapping his rope around someone
that even his formidable strength can't tame. She's wily and
beautiful... and she's his new boss. Dylan's had his heart broken
before, but even an honest cowpoke has to wrestle with temptation...
UNTIL HE GOT HIS LASSO AROUND HER...
Ronnie DelVecchio might be fresh off the bus from New Jersey, but she's a
hard-edged businesswoman and has had her fill of men she can't
trust-although she might consider getting off her high horse for that
big, handsome rancher with a Texas drawl.
Very good book. I really liked Dylan and how hard he worked to help keep their ranch going. He filled in as a stripper at the Lucky Star when his brother Tyler was hurt. He works as a carpenter to try to bring in some needed cash. Ronnie arranges to cook for Dylan and his brothers in exchange for him working on her shop. I liked Ronnie also. She was determined not to let the people who destroyed her shop win. They had an immediate attraction to each other, but Ronnie fought it. She had a bad experience with her ex-husband and had no interest in repeating it. Dylan was determined to get her into bed. I really enjoyed their interactions, as he would kiss her, she would participate then back off. I liked the way they had their attraction, but they also got to know each other. Ronnie had quite a temper, and had a tendency to go off before getting the whole story. Dylan was slower to anger and had a great sense of humor, so he balanced her very well. There was lots of sexual tension, and when they finally gave in it was hot. Ronnie and Dylan spent a fair amount of time having mental conversations with their grandparents - I loved some of the advice they got. I loved the townspeople and the way they helped each other. I especially loved Mavis - she knew that Dylan and Ronnie belonged together, and worked to make it happen. I loved the conclusion, and the way that Mavis found for Dylan to rescue Ronnie.
Series: Secret Life of Cowboys (Book 1)
Desperate times call for desperate measures...
When Tyler Garahan said he'd do anything to save his family's ranch, he
never thought that would include taking a job as a stripper at a local
ladies' club. But the club's fiery redheaded bookkeeper captures Tyler's
attention, and for her, he'll swallow his pride...
And one good turn deserves another...
Emily Langley feels for the gorgeous cowboy. It's obvious that he's the
real deal and wouldn't be caught dead in a ladies' revue if he wasn't
in big trouble. And when he looks at her like that, she'll do anything
to help...
Working days on the ranch and nights at the ladies' club, Tyler is
plumb exhausted. But could it be that his beautiful boss needs him just
as much as he needs her...
I really liked this book. I loved the way that Tyler went in thinking it was just a job hauling beer kegs and such, then found out what it was really for. The interview process was a hoot! I liked the way that Tyler and Emily were immediately attracted to each other. Their chemistry was pretty darn hot! I also enjoyed the way that Tyler went into protector mode when someone shot at the building, and how he and Jake stayed at the club whether the ladies wanted them to or not. I also thought that Emily's confrontations with Linda Lee were hysterical -- I could see it in my mind as it was happening. Tyler's determination to keep his job secret from him brothers was fun to see, especially when he finally decided to tell them. I also enjoyed Emily's initial determination not to fall for Tyler, before she realized what a nice guy he was and ended up falling anyway. I'm really looking forward to the next two books.
