Kissing the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #5)

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A great example of a genuine friendship! 4.5 stars - Kissing the Cowboy is the story of two best friends that are always there for each other, no matter what, but the last thing they want to do is risk the friendship they both cherish more than anything in the world.

Harper is trying to keep her growing business afloat, while staying true to her followers and customers, but when she feels pressured by her rival that loves to copy everything she does, she needs a rescue from her best friend.

Ethan Bishop has loved Harper from afar, but has never wanted to say anything and risk losing her as a friend. When the opportunity arises for him to pretend to be her fiancé, he doesn't have to think twice about "acting" like he's in love with her.

This friends to lovers romance is the perfect summer read. There's plenty of steam and laughter all the way til the end and I can't wait for more in this series!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

After drinking a bottle of wine, Harper tells her business rival that she recently got engaged. Once the hangover wears off, Harper realizes she now needs a fake fiancé or to admit she lied. Wanting to avoid the backlash, she asks her childhood best friend for a favor.

She can pretend she's not in love with him, but her traitorous body reveals otherwise.

Ethan Bishop will do anything for Harper, even if it's crazy and means risking his heart. Pretending to be engaged to the woman he's always loved proves to be difficult -- especially when repressed feelings bubble to the surface.

He only wants to help, but everyone in his life sees through his facade.

It's hard to know what's real or fake when their private moments turn intimate. When they cross the line and fall between the sheets, the truth is undeniable.

Just as they feared, their friendship's no longer the same. However, one thing's certain -- there's no going back now.

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Catching the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #2)

 

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The Bishop family is one of my favorites! Catching the Cowboy is a slow burn, brother's best friend romance that'll run you through a gambit of emotions.

Rowan Bishop has had her share of bad luck with boyfriends, so when she moves back home, she isn't about to put up with any crap from the one guy who's tormented her for years, right along her brother.

Adam (Diesel) Hayes has only ever wanted one woman and Riley Bishop has repeatedly made it clear that his sister is off-limits. Just when he starts to get the one thing he's wanted in life, his world is flipped on it's axis when his past finally catches up with him.

Kennedy Fox brings us back to the amazing Circle B Ranch and the Bishop clan we all adore! With the perfect blend of family drama, witty humor and romance, you won't be able to put the book down until the end.

I listened to the audiobook and admittedly threw my earbud twice, but always came right back to the story (I have no patience for stubborn men, lol.) The last few chapters will have you immediately wanting to dive into Wrangling the Cowboy to see what happens with Maize and Gavin next.

Don't miss out on this wonderful addition to the series, as it brings back some of the Bishop characters that I can't get enough of!!!

😄 Comedy

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Settling down and starting a family is something Diesel has considered, regardless of his one-night stand reputation. However, he just might be single forever since who he wants is off-limits -- his best friend's little sister.

He's been in love with her for years, but betraying his friendship could ruin everything.

Rowan Bishop is over men, especially after finding out her boyfriend cheated and left her heartbroken. After graduating from college, she's back home and has to face the one guy who purposely gets under her skin -- her older brother's best friend.

She hates that she's attracted to him, but she's willing to fight for who she wants.

Spending time together is a bad idea, but neither can deny the chemistry sizzling between them. Late night talks turn into spontaneous adventures and just when Rowan's willing to admit how she truly feels, Diesel's past catches up with him and ruins their picture-perfect romance.

One secret turns into another and before either can grasp their new reality, more truths unravel -- threatening to expose their forbidden relationship.

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Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey (Hot & Hammered #3)

 

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Sibling rivalry at it's best! Tools of Engagement was such a delight to read and listen to, especially since I love home improvement shows. The book draws you in with the characters and you feel like you're watching a reality show.

Wes stole my heart the second he volunteered to join Bethany's crew, leaving behind her brother. Bethany however, is reluctant to just hand over the reigns to him and makes him work for her trust.

A delightful RomCom that you'll make you want to read the entire series all over again. It also might just inspire you to do some home improvements of your own.

The audiobook for this was amazing to listen to, it perfectly brought the characters to life and made it that much more enjoyable for the reader.

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Hair, makeup, clothing, decor...everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family's real estate business are the most coveted in town. The only thing not perfect? Her track record with men. She's on a dating hiatus and after helping her friends achieve their dreams, Bethany finally has time to focus on her own: flip a house, from framework to furnishings, all by herself. Except her older brother runs the company and refuses to take her seriously.

When a television producer gets wind of the Castle sibling rivalry, they're invited on Flip Off, a competition to see who can do the best renovation. Bethany wants bragging rights, but she needs a crew and the only member of her brother's construction team willing to jump ship is Wes Daniels, the new guy in town. His Texas drawl and handsome face got under Bethany's skin on day one, but the last thing she needs is some cocky young cowboy in her way.

As the race to renovate heats up, Wes and Bethany are forced into close quarters, trading barbs and biting banter as they remodel the ugliest house on the block. It's a labor of love, hate, and everything in between, and soon sparks are flying. But Bethany's perfectly structured life is one kiss away from going up in smoke and she knows falling for a guy like Wes would be a flipping disaster.

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Wrangling the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #3)

 

 

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Small-town romance at it's best! Wrangling the Cowboy makes me wish I worked on a ranch, or at least lived next door to one, so I could ask for some sugar. *Wink, wink*

Maize Bishop has been burned by a ranch hand before, so she only wants the one night with Gavin. Too bad he shows up to work with her family and she's forced to see him every day, with the need to constantly remind herself why he's a bad idea...

Gavin knew it was time to retire from bull riding, so he could settle down and start the family he's ready for...now if only Maize would give him the time of day.

Kennedy Fox always knows how to rope me in to their cowboy romances, pun intended. With secondary characters that you'll fall for just as much as the main ones, you'll be left counting down the days until the next book in the Circle B Ranch series releases!

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Bull riding is all Gavin's known for years, but when it's time to retire, he can't let go of the reckless lifestyle. He finds a job that brings him to a small-town Texas ranch and face-to-face with the woman who snuck out after their one-night stand.

She can pretend she's over him, but he's not letting her go that easily.

Maize Bishop spends her days cooking and baking for her family's bed and breakfast. The last thing she has time for is a relationship, especially when there are no single men within a hundred-mile radius. When a mysterious newcomer flirts with her over drinks, she gives in to his mesmerizing green eyes and goes home with him.

Now that he works for her family's ranch, she'll avoid him at all costs.

There are only so many places to hide, and keeping her distance is easier said than done. After months of giving her space, Gavin's tired of waiting for Maize to admit what he knows they both want -- a second round between the sheets. It may only take eight seconds to win a championship, but he'll prove to her that he can go all night long.

She's too young, he's too arrogant, and together, they're electric -- the perfect recipe for disaster.

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Make Mine A Cowboy by A.J. Pine (Meadow Valley #2)

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This story is a heartwarming, feel good romance! Make Mine A Cowboy will take your emotions through all the ranges and leave you wanting more. A beautiful tale that you won't soon forget.

After life-altering news, Ben Callahan is determined to stop his player ways and find someone to settle down with...especially if it's a particular lady that he already has chemistry with.

Charlotte North takes a leave of absence from her medical practice to help take care of her Grandma while she recovers. Too bad she's so focused on achieving her career goals that she might've missed out on what's been right in front of her.

The last person Charlotte expects to run into is the hot "no strings" flame she hooked up with during her last visit. She's in for a surprise when Ben is a lot more into their relationship than she expected...fake or not.

A witty story filled with laughter, romance and a swift punch to your gut. This was my first book by the author and I won't hesitate to buy anything she releases in the future.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Dr. Charlotte North has no time for a player, not even one as tempting as Ben Callahan. Besides, Charlotte is only in Meadow Valley for a few months to help her grandmother. After that, it's back to New York and the career she loves. But when her gram starts to meddle in her personal life, Charlotte knows just the man to help her out. Ben's the perfect no-strings boyfriend, until Charlotte discovers that beneath that rugged, charming exterior lies a sweet and bighearted cowboy.

Ben Callahan is tired of people assuming he's an immature playboy, so when the smart and sexy Charlotte asks him to be her pretend boyfriend, he jumps at the chance to show everyone that he's changed his ways. Though he and Charlotte are calling their relationship fake, Ben's heart says otherwise. Two months with Charlotte isn't nearly enough. Will Ben be able to prove he's worthy of her for real before their time together is up, or will she leave Meadow Valley -- and him -- forever?

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Southern Comfort by Natasha Madison (Southern Series #2)

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Southern Comfort is a wild ride from start to finish! This story starts off with a bang, literally, and just takes off from there.

Readers are introduced to Olivia in Southern Chance, so definitely read that first. All you know is that she's running from something in her past, which eventually is explained in this book.

A damsel in distress, one hot cowboy willing to come to her rescue and do whatever it takes to protect her...sign me up!

One twist after another will keep you on the edge of your seat and unable to put this book down. This was quite possibly the fastest I've ever devoured a book, and I highly recommend this series!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance
🙈 Suspense

SUMMARY:

Buried secrets never stay hidden in the South.

Olivia
When you find out that your fiance is arrested for swindling over ten million dollars from his clients, you do what any sane woman would do. You escape reality and go undercover, trading in your city-girl Louboutins for country-pumpkin cowboy boots.

It wasn't a forever change -- it was temporary. I only had to stay here until things back home got straightened out, or so I thought.

Casey
I was riding horses before I was walking, or at least that was what they told me. I always knew I would take over the family farm. It's in my blood.

Country boy at heart, the minute I saw her dragging her luggage up the gravel driveway I knew she was out of my league.

I shouldn't have started anything with her, because I knew she was just passing through.

I couldn't stop it, I fell in love with her. Even though I knew, in the end, she would leave me.

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Hitching the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox

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Hitching the Cowboy will have you wanting to run off to Vegas! Accidental marriage is one of my favorite tropes, but this book is in my top 3 for it.

The relationship between Riley and Zoey is so much more enjoyable since they took the time to get to know one another before the marriage took place, and even more so after it was final.

The fact that they were both willing to make it work and see if it wasn't a mistake, made my heart so happy. Their chemistry is undeniable and I love the Bishop clan even more after this book (I didn't think that was possible).

Another hit for the amazing duo of Kennedy Fox, and I can't wait for more in the Circle B Ranch series!!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

Wedding bells are the last thing on twenty-two year old Riley Bishop's mind, but that's exactly what he hears after waking up in Vegas next to a woman he just met -- his new wife.
He never saw her coming, but she might be worth the risk.

Zoey Mitchell is high on life, free spirited, and adventurous. However, learning she married a rowdy cowboy after a night of partying is not what she expected -- even for her.
She's risking it all, gambling with her heart.

Deciding to give their instant marriage a chance, Zoey moves from her big city life to a small town Texas ranch. She has to know if their connection is based on more than just a wild one-night stand before announcing to her family that she got hitched.

One moment changes everything -- for better or worse -- and a secret could destroy them both.

**This is a full-length stand-alone novel in the Circle B Ranch series and a spin-off from the Bishop Brothers series. You don't need to read any of the other books beforehand to enjoy this one!

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The Lumberjack by Kelli Ann Morgan (Redbourne series #7)

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The Lumberjack made me homesick in the best of ways! Kelli Ann has done her research and far surpassed all my expectations, perfectly depicting the life of a lumberjack.

I absolutely loved Hannah's story, and it was well worth waiting for. As much as I love the Redbourne men, Hannah definitely has a mind of her own and will win your heart too.

Her strength and determination to not put her heart on the line again, is admirable, but you also want to give her a gentle shove, cuz love is worth the risk.

Eli has always been the perfect son, doing what his father expects, learning the family business. When opportunity knocks, giving him a way out of a life he doesn't want, will he be able to take a stand and fight for what he wants?

With part of this story based in Oregon, I knew I'd have an emotional connection to it, as the environment is very similar to the surroundings I grew up with, but I never thought I'd love it as much as I did. I was a crying mess!

Such an outstanding addition to the Redbourne series, this book has romance, drama and a touch of danger - making it one adventure you won't soon forget!

💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:
He'd broken her heart once...

HANNAH REDBOURNE is happy to be courted by more than one suitor at a time, but can't help comparing them all to the lumberjack who'd stolen her first kiss more than six years ago. So when he arrives in Stone Creek, as handsome as ever, she's torn between choosing a life with someone safe or risking her heart again to the man who promised a second chance at love.

She'd walked out of his life once...

ELI WHITTAKER is expected to take over his family's lumber business in Oregon, but the coarse life of the lumber camps goes contrary to everything he wants for his future, so when the opportunity to explore his options lands him at Redbourne Ranch with the only woman he'd ever loved and let go, he'll do anything to keep her out of harm's way and earn her love back in return.

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Roping the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #1)

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Roping the Cowboy was worth the wait! It was originally featured on the Read Me Romance podcast, so I (painfully) waited to read the finished product until the book was released in it's entirety with the bonus chapters and epilogue.

Falling for the Cowboy is the only book by Kennedy Fox that I haven't read yet, even though I own the paperback and Kindle versions, it's the one I've been saving til I need a book to get me out of a reading rut.

Roping loosely ties in after Falling, but not enough that you couldn't read it as a stand alone. As usual, the occasional appearance of a Bishop family member is a welcome sight to any fan of Kennedy Fox books.

After a one-night stand gone wrong, Kat is forced to see Braxton on a daily basis. Their witty banter takes the next step up, turning into a battle of pranks that quickly escalates out of control.

Roping the Cowboy is a swoon-worthy, quick read! I enjoyed the extended new content and the epilogue is always my favorite part. Kat and Braxton have an undeniable connection, one that makes it even more enjoyable to watch them deny for as long as possible.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

When Katarina shows up at the Circle B Ranch Bed & Breakfast to serve her new gluten-free, sugar-free, organic pastries, Braxton decides to make her life hell for kicking him out the next morning and then pretending he never existed.

First step, make fun of her tasteless muffins. Second step, get revenge.

Soon the duo are at each other's throats, getting even until things go too far and the chemistry burns too hot.

Kat claims their night together meant nothing. He's determined to prove her wrong.

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Needing Him by Kennedy Fox (Bishop Brothers #2)

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Yet another hit for the Bishop Brothers series! Evan comes from a family of ranchers, but he's a doctor who's married to his work. After a traumatic past, he's closed himself off to the opposite sex and is perfectly happy with one night stands...

Enter Emily Bell, after one crazy night at a friends wedding, she walks away due to a misunderstanding, but when their paths cross again, the heat is on baby! While Evan is determined to put Emily in her place and remind her that not everyone uses their family name to get their current job, she's just as set on proving that she deserves to be doing what she loves.

This book has just the right amount of romance, with a twist of action and mystery. I love that the entire family is involved through most of the story, so you're always eager for the next book. Kennedy Fox knocked it out of the park with this one and I definitely will be rereading this entire series!

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Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher by Anna Schmidt (Where the Trail Ends Series - Book 4)

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Nell Stokes is a widow, just trying to protect her young son and their property. When her half-brother tries to intervene and take over the ranch, she has to decide what's best for her family. Her choices are to sign over the farm, marry a man that's already crossed her personal boundaries, or accept the marriage proposal of the enemy.

Trey Porterfield feels an instant attraction when he first meets Nell, and after witnessing the harassment she endures, all he wants is to provide a safe environment for her and her son. Hoping to quell the disagreements between the cattlemen and herders, Nell's choice ends up causing a larger war than anyone could've imagined.

This was a wonderful story filled with adventure, danger and romance. The author does a great job of keeping you on your toes. The chemistry between the characters is off the charts, and the twists will have you captivated with each page.

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Taming Him by Kennedy Fox (Bishop Brothers #1)

I loved this book so much I couldn't put it down...literally! I couldn't stand the thought of wasting 2 hours/day on my commute, so I connected my Kindle to the bluetooth in my car and listened to the broken british female voice read me the book. If that doesn't tell you how amazingly hooked I was, nothing will!

The first in the Bishop Brothers series does NOT disappoint. Alex and River meet during vacation in Key West, at different stages in their life, but the connection is indisputable. When things don't end as planned, life decides to throw a monkey wrench into the game and brings them back into each other's lives.

I love, love, loved this book and can't wait for the other siblings stories. Kennedy Fox is a powerhouse duo, that once again have taken my heart for a wonderful journey!

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