The Last Rodeo
The most important two words for this Wrangler’s Creek rodeo cowboy? I do...
Lucian Granger isn’t winning any Mr. Cowboy Congeniality awards. Known in his small Texas town as “Lucifer” thanks to his surly nature and knack for scaring people away from getting too close, the handsome rancher has no trouble ignoring the gossip. But when he’s in danger of losing the land he’s put his blood, sweat and tears into maintaining, Lucian sets out to prove he’s a changed man—by claiming he’s about to settle down with his invaluable assistant, Karlee O’Malley.
Their pending nuptials may be just for show, but from the moment they kiss, the proverbial fireworks start going off in his head—and in his heart. Before long, the man who’s usually as emotional as a brick wall is tired of pretending and wants to share a real future with Karlee. With his world suddenly turned upside down, Lucian will risk losing the business and the ranch if it means holding on to the one woman worth becoming a better man for.
My Review
I tried to find my footing with this book but I just couldn't. After trying three times, I could only get about a third of the way into the book before I put it down. I love a good western and romance read but first I need to feel for the characters. They were talking but I wasn't really listening.
Although, I will give a little credit to Karlee. She was trying. Lucian needed to loosen up. There is no instant love connection between these two. However, I would have liked to see a spark starting to form within the first third of the story. The story had no movement. You could say that I didn't find my cowboy.
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Thursday, June 28th: A Holland Reads – excerpt
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Monday, July 2nd: What is That Book About – excerpt
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Thursday, July 5th: Moonlight Rendezvous
Friday, July 6th: Just One More Chapter – excerpt
Monday, July 9th: Books & Spoons
Tuesday, July 10th: Romantic Reads and Such
Wednesday, July 11th: Stranded in Chaos
Thursday, July 12th: A Chick Who Reads
Monday, July 16th: Book Reviews and More by Kathy – excerpt
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Tuesday, July 17th: Written Love Reviews – excerpt
Wednesday, July 18th: Cheryl’s Book Nook
Friday, July 20th: From the TBR Pile
Monday, July 23rd: Into the Hall of Books
Tuesday, July 24th: Written Love Reviews
Wednesday, July 25th: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
TBD: Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
Lucian Granger isn’t winning any Mr. Cowboy Congeniality awards. Known in his small Texas town as “Lucifer” thanks to his surly nature and knack for scaring people away from getting too close, the handsome rancher has no trouble ignoring the gossip. But when he’s in danger of losing the land he’s put his blood, sweat and tears into maintaining, Lucian sets out to prove he’s a changed man—by claiming he’s about to settle down with his invaluable assistant, Karlee O’Malley.
Their pending nuptials may be just for show, but from the moment they kiss, the proverbial fireworks start going off in his head—and in his heart. Before long, the man who’s usually as emotional as a brick wall is tired of pretending and wants to share a real future with Karlee. With his world suddenly turned upside down, Lucian will risk losing the business and the ranch if it means holding on to the one woman worth becoming a better man for.
My Review
I tried to find my footing with this book but I just couldn't. After trying three times, I could only get about a third of the way into the book before I put it down. I love a good western and romance read but first I need to feel for the characters. They were talking but I wasn't really listening.
Although, I will give a little credit to Karlee. She was trying. Lucian needed to loosen up. There is no instant love connection between these two. However, I would have liked to see a spark starting to form within the first third of the story. The story had no movement. You could say that I didn't find my cowboy.
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About Delores Fossen
USA Today bestselling author, Delores Fossen, has sold over 70 novels with millions of copies of her books in print worldwide. She’s received the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award and was a finalist for the prestigious Rita ®. In addition, she’s had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines..
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Wednesday, June 27th: @_literary_dreamer_
Thursday, June 28th: @thepagesinbetween
Friday, June 29th: @suey_library
Friday, June 29th: @bookish_4_life
Saturday, June 30th: @girlandherbooks
Sunday, July 1st: @booknerdingout
REVIEW TOUR:
Monday, June 25th: The Romance DishThursday, June 28th: A Holland Reads – excerpt
Friday, June 29th: Jathan & Heather
Monday, July 2nd: What is That Book About – excerpt
Tuesday, July 3rd: Books & Bindings
Thursday, July 5th: Moonlight Rendezvous
Friday, July 6th: Just One More Chapter – excerpt
Monday, July 9th: Books & Spoons
Tuesday, July 10th: Romantic Reads and Such
Wednesday, July 11th: Stranded in Chaos
Thursday, July 12th: A Chick Who Reads
Monday, July 16th: Book Reviews and More by Kathy – excerpt
Tuesday, July 17th: Books and Blends
Tuesday, July 17th: Written Love Reviews – excerpt
Wednesday, July 18th: Cheryl’s Book Nook
Friday, July 20th: From the TBR Pile
Monday, July 23rd: Into the Hall of Books
Tuesday, July 24th: Written Love Reviews
Wednesday, July 25th: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
TBD: Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
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