Cassidy was looking for a home and a place to belong . . . not for a cowboy to steal her heart.
Having lived through her parents’ endless string of “matrimonial bliss gone wrong,” Cassidy Starr knows when the odds are not in her favor. Divorced and humiliated, her faith on rocky ground, Cassidy is through with love. She’s been bucked off that horse far too many times. Instead, she returns to Wishing Springs, Texas, and the rundown farm she’s inherited from her great aunt Roxie. She’ll reopen the strawberry farm and a bed & breakfast and follow in her aunt’s footsteps, remaining forever-independent, happy . . . and single.
Rancher Jarrod Monahan’s hands are full running the ranch, looking after his ailing grandfather, and chasing down a group of rustlers on the loose. He’s pushed his longing for a family to the bottom of his list of priorities. Besides, he was in love once but ran scared and lost his shot at happiness. But suddenly, the biggest regret of his life has moved in next door with a wounded heart, determined to become a spinster . . . and that’s a challenge that Jarrod can’t pass up.
Jarrod sets his mind to breaking down the walls around Cassidy’s stubborn heart. How can he show her that a cowboy‘s kiss lasts forever? For the good folks of Wishing Springs, falling in love has never been so much fun to witness.
Cowboys make for super fun reading matter, and Jarrod Monahan’s no exception. He’s the very best kind of cowboy – honest and hardworking, but a real family man, too. I love how determined Jarrod is when he decides on a course of action. He respects the opinion of others but he takes the time to see through to the heart of the matter, too. Who isn’t interested in a man who listens to more than just your words?
Cassidy is an exciting leading lady. She’s a true product of her past, and although it’s a pretty brutal one, she doesn’t let that slow her dreams. I really enjoy the way that she tries to choose a course of action based on what she thinks is best. She doesn’t fly into action without considering the consequences, but while she’s still mourning past hurts, she doesn’t completely flee romantic risk, either.
Like it’s name implies, Kissed by a Cowboy isn’t for the faint of heart. Each interaction between Jarrod and Cassidy sizzles with tension, and it’s immediately obvious that their past, though dramatic in nature, hasn’t chilled their feelings for each other. With very real issues keeping them apart, this story is a rollercoaster of a romance.
Clopton writes in some pretty neat side issues. The cattle theft keeps Jarrod on his toes, and I enjoyed the glimpses of the Monahan story. It was nice to see what’s happening with them even though their particular book has ended. That aspect definitely added to the saga-like feel of the series.
It’s obvious that Clopton has first-hand knowledge of cowboy culture. The setting is so vivid that you’ll think you’re on the ranch with the Monahans. What more could you want out of a good book?
Debra Clopton is a multi-award winning novelist and has written more than 22 novels. Along with writing, Debra helps her husband teach the youth at their local Cowboy Church. Debra’s goal is to shine a light toward God while she entertains readers with her words.
I received a free copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
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