How to Cowboy

DNF at 46%. Cade is a former rodeo rider turned farmer. When his ex is killed in a car accident he becomes guardian to his teenage daughter Allie and responsible for her rehab. Taken away from her home, her friends, her school, and the city (and obviously having lost her mother), Allie is lashing out, especially at Cade who has barely been in contact, albeit that was more to do with his ex making it difficult rather than him not caring. Now Cade and Allie are back on the horse rescue ranch where he works and his cousin has hired a physiotherapist to live in and help Allie get mobility back. The physio, Nora, had a catastrophic breakup which tanked her career as well as her love life, a live-in job helping a young girl to walk again, thousands of miles away seems like a great way to lick her wounds in peace. From the moment they meet, Cade and Nora have serious sparkage, but with an injured child with abandonment issues to deal with is there any time for love? I tried with this I really did but honestly ... Cade is fighting an uphill battle to prove to Allie that he does care and that he's in it for the long term, he loves his daughter but he *had* to leave her because of 'reasons' and he carries the guilt to this day (after nearly halfway through I don't know what happened, but I have a strong suspicion). Allie is scared he will walk away just when she's got attached so she attacks him at every opportunity. So Cade (as a mature man) is too stupid to keep it in his pants. Also, he blows hot and cold more often than my hairdryer. And don't get me started on Nora, her entire life went up in flames because she was involved with a doctor at the hospital where she worked. So she thinks it's a good idea to sleep with the client's father? I had to stop, I had swiped past the sex scenes but there was throbbing, wet shirts and every cliché under the sun as far as I can tell, but when Cade sleeps with Nora then shuts her down because of the aforementioned 'reasons' I started to grind my teeth. Sorry, just not my cup of tea and I had to DNF at 46%, I can see how it's going to pan out and it's pretty predictable. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This one will tug all your heartstrings! The story starts with Cade reconnecting with his teenage daughter as she recovers from a auto accident that killed her mother. Cade has the chance now to get to know her, but she wants nothing to do with him. Luckily, her physical therapist, Nora, has a gentleness about her that Allie can't resist. Nora is coming off an especially bad breakup, so she needs a soft place to land as well. Cade's family ranch is the perfect place for Allie to heal, for Nora to regroup, and for Cade to teach them both how to cowboy. The family ranch is also a horse rescue facility, giving Allie the opportunity to find a kindred soul in one of the recent rescues. Throughout the story, her portrayal is achingly authentic, full of teen angst with an extra large helping of grief and a side of confusion about her conflicting memories about her father. This is a heartwarming tale of how love is the only thing that can truly heal, as all three main characters learn to let go of their hurts and lean on each other as they forge a new family dynamic. I loved seeing the couples from the previous books, as well as other familiar local characters. I love each of these romances, and highly recommend them for anyone who loves contemporary cowboys with lots of heart. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Loved loved this book. Cade, ex rodeo rider is living the simple life when he finds out that his ex wife died in a tragic auto accident and now has custody of his ten year old daughter, Allie. He always wanted to be part of her life but her mom prevented it from happening. Now he needs to prove to Allie that he can be the dad that he always wanted to be. Cade hires a personal physical therapist, Nora is there to help Allie regain her strength from the accident. Soon sparks will fly between Nora and Cade. A sweet but sexy romance between Cade and Nora. Loved the relationship building between Cade, Allie and Nora. Along with the motley crew of farm animals there is plenty of laugh out moments. A few tears were shed throughout the story. I highly recommend this book!!