Genre: Contemporary romance
Pages: 416
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca April 1st 2011
Source: From the publisher
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Jodie Bryce is back from the big city to find that her childhood friend Teague Treadwell's rugged cowboy charm never looked better. But Teague thinks Jodie's success lifted her out of his reach, and now he's got to shed his bad boy image to be worthy of the girl next door.
My thoughts:
I liked this one, it was sweet, it had a cowboy and a also a crazy westernbarbie cowboy lover to stir up trouble. Lol, I will tell you all about it.
Jodie was a normal tomboy who loved riding, but then she put on makeup, fancy clothes and became Miss Rodeo and did some modeling before going away to school. She left behind the town's bad boy, Teague. They had been friends since they were little but there had also always been something between them. So while she has been away he has tried to shed his bad boy persona and making some money, while she has cast of her Rodeo Queen ways. But when she comes back he still thinks she is too good for him.
I liked Jodie, she was so down to earth and all she wanted was to help kids with disabilities. She never saw herself as better than Teague who had been poor and lived in a trailer when young. Teague then, oh, hunky cowboy alert! All he wants is to take care of his brother, who has Down syndrome, and to build something and not end up like his dad, the wifebeater. And he has also always been in love with Jodie. All I ever wanted while reading was for these two to get that HEA.
So I mentioned a Barbie, oh yes, the annoying rich girl who dresses more like Western Hooker Barbie, and who is constantly following Teague around cos he is a cowboy and badboy. Her I just wanted to push into a ditch. So let's call her the bad guy of the story, the one that will cause drama.
There is romance, some hot passion, an annoying woman who does not understand the word no, and friendship. Later things will turn bad and we get a bit of suspense.
Conclusion:
I liked it, I read it just like that because it was all sweet and quick to read. A good western with a likeable couple. I would recommend it, and I would read more westerns by this author. Oh and did I mention the hunky cowboy ;)
Rating:
Quick and easy
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If you are looking for my Flash Fiction story for the week then you can find it here. I am back at my old blog again
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Pssst:
If you are looking for my Flash Fiction story for the week then you can find it here. I am back at my old blog again
The Winner of A Race to Splendor
Jenny Girl
Did I ever post the Edie ramer winners?
Anyway here they are, and they all got their books already
thebookishsnob
killie81
carolsnotebook
killie81
carolsnotebook
I was never into cowboys but there is a televsion show I watch that takes plcae down South. The lead wears a sharp Stetson hat and cowboy boots...very easy on the eyes. Maybe I'll give this one a try :)
ReplyDeleteYay for me!!
Thanks for the contest Linda.
I read your entry on LiveJournal.
ReplyDeleteThat was really quite good! I want to know more! Her poor children left without a mom but atleast she protected her daughter in the end. Ha! Excellent writing.
A western with a hunky cowboy - sounds tempting :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners!
Nice review, but cowboy books are really not my thing. Liked your discription of Cowgirl Barbie though ;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun beach read - adding to my list :)
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of cowboy books, either...
ReplyDeleteWestern Hooker Barbie! You crack me up!
ReplyDeleteI would rather read your FFF story in full than this book...cowboys are...well...cowboys.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteyou got me at westernbarbie cowboy ;-D
ReplyDeleteJenny
ReplyDeleteHm...nothing comes to mind. Which tvshow is that?
Congrats :D I hope you will enjoy the book!
Oh you again, lol. I had not seen that.
Thank you! How horrible I am, I never thought about the fact that those poor kids are now orphans, perhaps they deserve a follow-up story
Misha
Hihi, doesn't it ;)
Aurian
Lol, I am glad you liked at least that part
Mary
It would be perfect for that
Chris
ReplyDeleteWhat noooo! Don't say that, what if there are two cowboys then?
Vivienne
Lol, I am glad to have made you smile
Ana
Another cowboy bites the dust. Poor cowboys, but yay for my story
Bermuda
it was so much fun :D
VV
Lol! Hihi, I am glad for that
Alas, just not a cowboy fan, no matter how many cowboys there are. :)
ReplyDeleteChris
ReplyDeleteNot even if there are two cowboys falling madly in lust with each other? ;=)
Western Hooker Barbie! Bwa ha ha ha ha! Oh I loved that! Mostly b/c I have aunts who think that I'm insane for liking Rock and think that everything about country is just perfect. Oh, I'll keep that image in my mind next time I have to deal with them. *snort*
ReplyDeleteOh, loved the FF. It was an HEA to me since that jerk got what he deserved! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you know I've never read a single story about a cowboy? I think I'm missing out on some major smexiness if Teague is any indication!
ReplyDeleteOh I like cowboy stories...this one sounds cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sweetie
Hawk
Nice name for her...Western Hooker Barbie LOL. Those types annoy me so much. They keep getting rejected but never get the picture that they are not wanted.
ReplyDeleteCowboys always make me think of hunk dudes!
ReplyDeleteGotta love a hunky cowboy! :) Not usually my sort of thing, but you make them sound so much more interesting! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Hey did you read Dottie's flash for SSSS last week? It's brilliant, do go and have a read if you have time!
Have a great Easter break!
I like hunky cowboys!! I'm going to download a few Zane Grey books which were written a long time ago to experience the Western genre..probably doesn't have too much romance in it but that's o.k. My grandpa gobbled these up back in the day!
ReplyDeleteHa, I love a good cowboy romance!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh cowboys!! I might just give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteChris :(
ReplyDeleteMelissa
LOL! You keep that in mind if it helps :D
I can't say I know a lot about country, there is this song I like..yup..that is it
I am glad you still thought it was a HEA :) I am to please. Ok not this time, this time I went for blood, but if the end still was good then yay
Jenny
Never?! I am shocked, truly shocked. But then again I see it all as very exotic and you might not see it the same way..well except for the sexy hunky part
Hawk
I like them too, always had a weak spot of cowboys
Jenny
ReplyDeleteShe was just arghhhh, he never gave her an inch but she kept coming back and she thought he was everything he wasn't
Darlyn
Hihi, I feel the same
Sassy
I so must participate this week! You know I will do my best :) I just have to try to be as good as Dottie :)
Staci
Oh you mean like real old school western with cowboys, bad guys and a lot of shooting? Sounds fun :)
Amused
You and me both :D
Lis
Lol, yes I think you would enjoy it
Grrrrr! I tried leaving a comment on LJ but couldn't.
ReplyDeleteAwesome story. Hey if you are gonna go out, might as well take someone with you. ;)
And of course I love me some cowboys. And not just because I'm a Texas gal.
Missie
ReplyDeleteLJ has been acting up lately, evil place! :(
I am glad you liked the story :D
This looks like a great book. i love cowboys! :-)
ReplyDeleteDL
ReplyDeleteI wish we had them here ;)