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The Comeback Cowboy (American Romance's Men of the West #3)
It isn't easy for a man to get back in the saddle after he's lost his competitive edge. But fallen rodeo star Ty Boudeau refuses to give up his shot at the World Championship. Even if it means taking lessons at a glorified dude ranch from a woman who can rope a steer better than a man.As owner of Cowboy College, Adele Donnelly makes it a rule never to get involved with her...more
Mass Market Paperback, 219 pages
Published
March 1st 2011
by Harlequin
(first published February 25th 2011)
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While I really enjoyed most of the book, the final 10% was awash in manipulative secrets masquerading as self-effacement, and I hate that shit. It's a wicked shame, as it was a fairly unique contemporary western until that point. The heroine was a genre-busting athlete and successful businesswoman who helps the rodeo champ hero reclaim his calf roping prowess. Heroine as coach? Hero willing to listen to and learn from a woman? Amazing!
This would've been a 4-star book, easy. I thought it well wri...more
This would've been a 4-star book, easy. I thought it well wri...more
This romance novel starts with a rodeo champion down on his luck because his horse, his partner, died. Ty Boudeau is blaming all his troubles on the new horse, so in a last ditch effort, he goes to a rodeo training facility to work out.
Right off the bat, their troubles start. He knows what he’s doing. He’s a star after all. He just needs her to work with the horse.
Adele Donnelly, owner of the Cowboy College, doesn’t agree, seeing deeper issues. She forces him to do things her way, all the while...more
Right off the bat, their troubles start. He knows what he’s doing. He’s a star after all. He just needs her to work with the horse.
Adele Donnelly, owner of the Cowboy College, doesn’t agree, seeing deeper issues. She forces him to do things her way, all the while...more
The hero Ty has come to the heroine Adele's ranch in order to try and figure out where he has been going wrong in his tie down roping career after he suffered a set back that caused him to lose the world championship . He is immediately drawn to Adele, especially when he sees her in action and knows that she can help him. Adele runs a tourist 'Cowboy College' and enjoys every minute of it, as she and Ty spend time together she relishes helping him and also realises she is falling for him. Ty als...more
**I received this book through the Harlequin Ambassador program, in exchange for an honest opinion**
Review: I never know what to expect with plain old romance books (as I prefer romantic suspense); sometimes they're corny or overly sappy, but sometimes they surprise me. This is one of the times I was surprised, because I wasn't actually expecting to like this one very much at all. I'm going to skip my usual overview because the synopsis above gives you plenty of information, I would just be repe...more
Review: I never know what to expect with plain old romance books (as I prefer romantic suspense); sometimes they're corny or overly sappy, but sometimes they surprise me. This is one of the times I was surprised, because I wasn't actually expecting to like this one very much at all. I'm going to skip my usual overview because the synopsis above gives you plenty of information, I would just be repe...more
Decent read until the last quarter of the book where we had (view spoiler)...more
Actually 2 1/2 stars, although up until the last sixth of the book or so, it was more like a 3 or 3 1/2 star story.
This is about Ty Boudeau, a rodeo star who's lost his edge. His sister convinces him to give Cowboy College a try. It's a roping dude ranch owned by Adele Donnelly, who's a lovely as well as talented roper, making a go of it with her grandfather on their ranch. I really enjoyed most of the book--Adele and Ty are interesting, likeable characters, and the supporting characters, includ...more
This is about Ty Boudeau, a rodeo star who's lost his edge. His sister convinces him to give Cowboy College a try. It's a roping dude ranch owned by Adele Donnelly, who's a lovely as well as talented roper, making a go of it with her grandfather on their ranch. I really enjoyed most of the book--Adele and Ty are interesting, likeable characters, and the supporting characters, includ...more
Ty lost his best horse which in turn caused him to lose the rodeo Nationals. Now, he has a new horse, but can't seem to get back into a winning rhythm. He decides to go to Cowboy College for some tips on how to get his winning streak back. Adele, who now runs Cowboy College with her grandfather, is not so sure allowing Ty to come to the college was a good idea. After all, he is a professional, not a beginner like most of the other students. When Ty asks her for a date and she says yes, but only...more
This was a very good read. The sex was minimal, which almost makes it a sweet romance. I enjoyed the secondary characters, including the grumpy grandpa. Ty was stellar as a hero, and the details about the cowboy lifestyle added a lot of depth.
I agree with most of the other readers that it fell off a bit at the end when Adele made the decision to break up with Ty and keep her pregnancy secret. I actually felt it was a bit out of character for a woman who'd been so strong, independent, and smart...more
I agree with most of the other readers that it fell off a bit at the end when Adele made the decision to break up with Ty and keep her pregnancy secret. I actually felt it was a bit out of character for a woman who'd been so strong, independent, and smart...more
The book starts out with much promise, as Ty and Adele have instant chemistry. Even though both have reservations about their relationship, it is obvious to the reader that the pair are good for each other, both romantically and on the ranch.
Ty is easily a rather likable guy, as he is able to humble himself enough to seek help for his career, as well as put aside his own competitiveness for the sake of the concerns of others. Adele, on the other hand, never really seems to mature beyond who is s...more
Ty is easily a rather likable guy, as he is able to humble himself enough to seek help for his career, as well as put aside his own competitiveness for the sake of the concerns of others. Adele, on the other hand, never really seems to mature beyond who is s...more
Another freebie from 'Tell Harlequin.'
It started off strong with a unique (at least for me) background - the rodeo circuit.
I liked how the hero/heroine's relationship developed, then the heroine had to get all annoying at the end.
She was presented as a strong, self-assured woman teaching -very well- aspects of a male dominated sport. Then she got wishy-washy and "self-sacrificing" at the end. And when I say self-sacrificing, I mean she decided what would be best for the hero and then flat out...more
It started off strong with a unique (at least for me) background - the rodeo circuit.
I liked how the hero/heroine's relationship developed, then the heroine had to get all annoying at the end.
She was presented as a strong, self-assured woman teaching -very well- aspects of a male dominated sport. Then she got wishy-washy and "self-sacrificing" at the end. And when I say self-sacrificing, I mean she decided what would be best for the hero and then flat out...more
Entertaining book. The heroine was great--completely capable but vulnerable too, because of how her parents had treated her in her childhood. I loved how she was so good at tie-down roping. The hero was sexy but teachable, and his struggling with his problems was what made him really likeable.
The book was a bit light on conflict in the middle. At the end, I completely understood her reasons why she did what she did, but I wasn't very happy about her decision.
All in all, it was a very entertainin...more
The book was a bit light on conflict in the middle. At the end, I completely understood her reasons why she did what she did, but I wasn't very happy about her decision.
All in all, it was a very entertainin...more
I haven't read any other stories by Cathy McDavid, but I will certainly start lookin for them. This book was kind of different from my "usual" romances. I really liked that it took place around horses and the people that work with them and work around them. I enjoyed the story line about a rodeo roper/calf roping champion who has lost his edge and grudgingly takes his sister's advice and enrolls at Cowboy College. Here he meets the colleges owner, Adele Donnelly, along with her famous grandfathe...more
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I needed some fluff to read, and this was handy. Ok storyline for a short little Harlequin romance: rodeo competitor goes to a glorified dude ranch for refresher lessons on steer roping from the woman who tuns the ranch. i actually liked the writing better than the other books that they've sent me to review. But why do so many Harlequins feature women accidentally knocked up by their new boyfriends? That strikes me as more tragic than romantic.
The overall storyline and plots that were planned out by the author was quite amazing and I really appreciate that but how she made the characters and their emotions, I found wanting. I disliked the end of the book. I found that is was dishonest, secretive and full of manipulation which I don't abide by. I would of never let anyone treat me like that. I won't read this book again and quite frankly writing this review makes me frustrated!
I'm from NYC, and enjoy cowboy and rodeo themed romances as they present places I haven't visited and events I've never participated in, firsthand. The reasons that Adele and Ty meet and interact bring strength and plausibility to their romance. The story line is a bit off toward the end but resolves well. Secondary characters are endearing, especially Pop, who has old fashioned manners and values.
I loved the book up until the last fourth of it. It just sort of fell apart for me there. It is still a good read, but the end just sort of took of in a direction that didn't hold with the rest of the book. The author was knowledgeable about the topics and the characters are very likable and you hate to see the story end, even if the last bit is a bit off pace with the rest.
This was a free book from Tell Harlequin, I really enjoyed reading this one. When I started it I couldn't put it down the characters were great and they are seem real enough. I found this Author to be real good I love the way she writes and I will be looking into more of her books.
I get to read and review free Harlequin's for tellharlequin.com. I think this is one of my favorite stories to date! I just could not put it down! Very well-written, very believable storyline. Adele and Ty are great for each other. I could see this as a movie, too.
I really like Cathy McDavid's books! This is two in a row that have been solid, feel good reads. I can hardly wait to get my hands on Her Cowboy's Christmas Wish in November :)
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Another fairly predictable book. The only suspense was wondering how long it would take for the couple to fall into bed.
This is also a book sent to me by Harlequin to critique. It was not a book I would have chosen myself.
This is also a book sent to me by Harlequin to critique. It was not a book I would have chosen myself.
Once the hero learned how to work his rope, he ran out of conflict and became a cardboard character. Heroine's conflicts were all easily resolved within a few lines of dialogues in subsequent scenes.
again for me a slow read..love cowboys but i think i need a little bit more action for me to enjoy the store something drama i don't know just that it was missing a little to a lot for me..
Jul 27, 2011
Cecelia
added it
The ending could have used at least another 50 pages but other than that a very good story
Sep 21, 2011
Natalie Damschroder
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This might be Cathy McDavid's best Harlequin American!
This was actually better than I thought it would be. I didn't expect to enjoy it but surprisingly it was good. I was sent a free review copy of this from Tell Harlequin, so needed to read it before reviewing it. I didn't like the blurb on the back of the book because anybody stuck somewhere they don't want to be, not to mention a man not wanting to be outdone and taught by a woman just didn't sound like a good mix for a romance story. However, the author managed to do it all in a such a way that...more
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Miniseries: American Romance's Men of the West
"This was good insight into the world of the rodeo circuit for people like me who never have seen one. The situation between Ty and Adele was believable and the choices tough ones. I received this book from Tell Harlequin and I'm glad I did so I got a chance to read it." From a review posted by an eHarlquin.com member, to read more go here.
"This was good insight into the world of the rodeo circuit for people like me who never have seen one. The situation between Ty and Adele was believable and the choices tough ones. I received this book from Tell Harlequin and I'm glad I did so I got a chance to read it." From a review posted by an eHarlquin.com member, to read more go here.
Mediocre to the extreme.
May 20, 2013
Maria Pedersen
marked it as to-read
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