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Cowboy, Take Me Away (Double D Wild Horse Sanctuary #5)

by Kathleen Eagle (Goodreads Author)

3.44 of 5 stars 3.44 · rating details · 75 ratings · 25 reviews

When photographer Skyler Quinn first fixed her lens on gorgeous cowboy Trace Wolf Track, she liked what she saw but didn't give it much thought. Until everywhere she wentthe rodeo, the Double D Wild Horse Sanctuarythere he was, and the heat between them built to the boiling point.

As a widow struggling with debts and loyalties from a former life, Skyler needed to stay foc

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Paperback, 224 pages

Published April 19th 2011 by Harlequin (first published 2011)

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Jul 29, 2011 Book Binge Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, for-review, harlequin, western

Skylar Quinn was a 37 year old widow who had been married 15 years to a man 18 years older than she. He had controlled her life and her future, she had raisesd his son, but she slowly discovered that she had compromised her dreams and her need for a deeply satisfying love relationship for companionship and financial security. Her deepest hope was to become a mother--single motherhood was just fine--but while raising her husband's son was a good experience, she wanted a baby of her own. Hooking u...more Skylar Quinn was a 37 year old widow who had been married 15 years to a man 18 years older than she. He had controlled her life and her future, she had raisesd his son, but she slowly discovered that she had compromised her dreams and her need for a deeply satisfying love relationship for companionship and financial security. Her deepest hope was to become a mother--single motherhood was just fine--but while raising her husband's son was a good experience, she wanted a baby of her own. Hooking up with a gorgeous cowboy seemed like a good idea, even if he didn't know her plan.

Trace Wolf Track was a deep and complicated man who was well on his way to a rodeo championship and was also a master horse trainer--something Skylar was also involved in and something she was hoping would eventually produce some income for her. They met as she was also exercising her other love--photography--and as they kept "bumping" into one another, decided to spend Trace's birthday together--his 30th birthday. He was virile and manly, but he was committed to "moving on down the road." Even though they were thrown together longer than either of them planned due to a rodeo injury, it just didn't seem like their lives were headed in the same direction. When Skylar finally confessed that she had pushed their first sexual encounter to be without a condom because she was hoping to get pregnant, somehow--even though it made Trace pull away from her for a while--they still stayed together, even to the point where Skylar continued to travel with him to several rodeo events. Skylar's need for stability eventually put an end to that kind of experience for them--they still wanted to "see" each other.

This novel was not a simple one to read. It is filled with clues and nuances that keep the reader guessing about what is really going on inside these two people. That they were attracted to one another was never in doubt. But a future together? That question was not easily answered. Could they resolve their differing hopes for the future? That was another issue that appeared not to have an easy solution, either. Their conversations were a delight--it was really sparring at its best. Both were intelligent and thinking people, and both used words brilliantly to keep one another on edge. The author demonstrated a wonderful capacity to write sparkling and fascinating repartee.

I have to admit that there were times I wondered if I would ever figure out these two. Skylar's stepson was also a part of the "mix" that caused some confusion and difficulty between Skylar and Trace. That he had been adoped by his stepfather: a council member of the Lakota Sioux--made a tremendous effect on Trace's way of thinking and his philosophy of living and relating to people. It gave this story an added dimension. So getting all the pieces of the story to come together took time and, frankly, took to nearly the end of the story. It takes a very good author to tease out the tale to that extent and Ms Eagle did it well. It is a very romantic tale about very real people with insecurities and dreams and worries and disappointments--people who had felt the harsh realities of living but who were insisting on finding something better for themselves. That they were also willing to open their hearts to something new may not have been true initially, but their attraction and growing connection to one another put them squarely in the middle of having to make that decision. That kind of tension makes for a good story.

So I recommend this novel to those who want a story that stretches the mind and engages the heart, who like to experience the kind of tension that resonates throughout this story and who are willing to "stay the course" to the very end. That's what it will take to get the sense of what this story entails.

I give it a rating of 4 out of 5.

This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Judith.(less)

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Apr 30, 2011 Judith rated it 4 of 5 stars

A contemporary Western romance of an older woman/younger cowboy--seven years difference--and two people who had experienced love on a very limited basis. She had been married 15 years to a man 18 years older than she, had raised his son, and yet had been disappointed on a number of levels. Skylar Quinn now wanted to begin her life on her own terms and Trace Wolf Track looked very good to her. Trace, on the other hand, stood to win a rodeo championship and while Skylar had gotten well and truly u...more

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Apr 18, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-erotic

What happens when a woman guided by a sense of responsibility enters into a relationship with a rodeo cowboy who makes his living “going down the road”? That’s the dilemma facing photographer Skyler Quinn when she meets sexy bronc rider Trace Wolf Track.

Skyler, an expert horsewoman, has been widowed a year, but for a much longer time she was care giver to an older husband as his health began to fail. Attending the rodeo gives her the opportunity to see her stepson perform in his calf-roping eve...more What happens when a woman guided by a sense of responsibility enters into a relationship with a rodeo cowboy who makes his living “going down the road”? That’s the dilemma facing photographer Skyler Quinn when she meets sexy bronc rider Trace Wolf Track.

Skyler, an expert horsewoman, has been widowed a year, but for a much longer time she was care giver to an older husband as his health began to fail. Attending the rodeo gives her the opportunity to see her stepson perform in his calf-roping event (on a horse trained by Trace), but also to get some equestrian photos to jump start her fledgling photojournalist career.

Here at the Wyoming rodeo, she meets Trace and decides to tip the apple cart and for once do something for herself. The intriguing and attractive younger man is just the fun-loving companion to take her away from the dull existence of debts and former life loyalties. What begins as a friendly night out, develops into a temporary commitment to share the training of a mustang she selected for a worthy charity auction--Mustang sally's Makeover Challenge. Though their passion runs deep, cautious Skyler wants stability and the chance to have a child of her own, but she finds Trace unready to make the investment in a more permanent liaison. Even though the two seemed well-suited, they were opposites in their career paths and I wondered if either could move enough to the center or if the chemistry between them could unlock a door to a long-term future together. The sex scenes between Skyler and Trace are sensual, germane to the plot and very well done.

Ms. Eagle’s vibrant dialogue and brilliant use of prose and inner thought (the "overreaching sky", "The rush that came with the ride was still good, but the road between rushes was getting longer") sucked me into the story instantly. In addition to creating two extremely likable characters, the witty repartee between Skyler and Trace kept me in nonstop smiles. Both protagonists are engaging and show realistic character development as they journey from carefree to committed, even though it seems as if this won’t happen. Not to worry, Eagle’s consummate skill shines in this enjoyable read that plumbs the human psyche.

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Apr 05, 2011 April rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance-cowboys

COWBOY,TAKE ME AWAY by Kathleen Eagle is an interesting Heart & Warm, contemporary romance from Harlequin set in present day Sheridan,Wyoming.The plot is interesting,and easy to follow.The characters are lovable,engaging,and will capture your heart.This is a story of angst,heartbreak,taking wild chances,rodeo,horses, romance, and second chances. When Skyler Quinn's husband of fifteen years dies he leaves behind unpaid debts,unkempt promises,and loose ends.Her step son will need help if he wa...more

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Apr 04, 2011 Janga rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kathleen Eagle combines likeable characters, clever dialogue, and her usual excellent writing to give readers the story of Skyler Quinn, a widow with her share of baggage, and rodeo cowboy Trace Wolf Track. Skyler is looking for subjects for her photographs when she meets Trace and discovers he’s far more that physical perfection in a pair of jeans and an eight-second ride on a horse determined to throw him. The attraction between the two is immediate and powerful, and they share a love of horse...more

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Mar 29, 2011 Rakisha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-pb, cowboys

Kathleen Eagle transforms the title of a Dixie Chicks’ song into a wonderful albeit somewhat lightweight romantic novel featuring the likeable characters of Skyler and Trace. Skyler is an older woman with a past, a late husband, debts, and a love of horses. Trace is the younger rodeo cowboy with miles of cocky swagger who catches her eye from behind the camera lens. (Skyler is freelance photographer hoping to make some extra money.) Trace and Skyler hit it off immediately. Their chemistry litera...more

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Mar 07, 2011 Jenn rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. First off that cover is a photoshopped nightmare. I hate when they do that. That guy was probably walking, nowhere near a horse, by looks of it.

This was a nice easy read, though the banter, at times, was hard to follow and I had to go back and reread passages to figure out who was talking when since all the he said she said was missing. I don't mind that left out unless it gets in the way of the story and, for me, it did.

The only other thing that bugged me, like, eye roll bugged were the chara...more

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Mar 19, 2011 Crystal Posey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

“He knew who she was, but not really. He remembered how they’d come to this moment, but not really."

That in itself explains this book. Sometimes you know what you have, but not really. You know how you got there, but not really. But you know you belong there. Kathleen Eagle is smooth and subtle in unraveling a story of two people who for once take the wild card, and find that their hearts were already working and way ahead of them.

The bold and direct writing is left in the dialogue, as Skyler an...more

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Mar 12, 2011 Holly rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-out-do-yourself, 211-books-in-2011, dnf, march-2011, read-in-2011

This book started out really strong for me. I was enjoying the setting and both main characters. But halfway through the heroine drops a bomb on the hero that really turned me off. I would eventually like to finish the book, but I'm setting it aside for now. Hopefully a little distance will allow me to get past what the heroine did and the hero's reaction to it.

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Feb 21, 2011 Ruth rated it 3 of 5 stars

As short romances go, the characters in this one have more depth than many. Unfortunately, like many of them, the couple falls in lust quickly, and goes to bed shortly thereafter. Still, there is some depth to Sykler's character--she a former local pageant queen turned nanny turned stepmother turned widow who is setting goals and working toward them. Trace has some pain in his past, and suffers from physical injury in the book but he doesn't want a nurse or a mom. Guess how it ends? An overworke...more

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Apr 29, 2011 farmwifetwo rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: hqn

I finished it so it got 2 stars. But it is the most disjointed book I've read in a long time. I had trouble following it. Couldn't figure out what the point was except 2 people that meet, follow each other around and have sex..... and all of a sudden she drops the "oops, I'm not on birth control, we haven't been using any, but I want you to be my stud boy". OK, it wasn't that crass but.... Then they're in separate rooms that lasts 2 pages and....

Like I said... the point?? He's just a good time c...more

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Mar 30, 2011 Sebe Abolafia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another good cowboy story

Skyler Quinn loves photography. She also wants to become a master trainer of rodeo horses and a mother. Trace Wolf Track is a saddle bronc rider and a master trainer. They she meet at a rodeo in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Skyler is a widow with unkempt promises, unpaid debt and undisclosed loose ends left to her by her deceased husband, Tony. Tony's son, Michael will have to deal with the debts if he wants to keep the cattle operation going. Skyler wants to put things in order an...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Mona rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: western-cowboy, contemporary

This novella was an interesting twist on the May / December romance angle. For one thing, Skyler wasn’t exactly a December—she was more of a July. She didn’t set out to catch a younger man, but he had a way of popping up wherever she went, their chemistry worked, and Trace found lots to appreciate in a slightly older woman.

There were touching moments between them when I found myself smiling and nodding in agreement—especially when he tells her age doesn’t matter. There were also a few rough sp...more

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Feb 23, 2011 Kaity rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, netgalley, contemporary-romance

Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 3½ stars.

I love cowboys and horses so the summary of this book really interested me despite the pregnancy storyline which I was quite hesitant about. For nearly the whole book I was anxious in regards to that conflict, which is one I don't care for, and how it would be handed. I think Eagle did a great job addressing it then moving on. It wasn't drawn out and painful like many authors would have made it. I think that made the book a lot smoother...more Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 3½ stars.

I love cowboys and horses so the summary of this book really interested me despite the pregnancy storyline which I was quite hesitant about. For nearly the whole book I was anxious in regards to that conflict, which is one I don't care for, and how it would be handed. I think Eagle did a great job addressing it then moving on. It wasn't drawn out and painful like many authors would have made it. I think that made the book a lot smoother and enjoyable read for me.

I liked Skyler. She was fun, smart, interesting... And I liked Trace even more. Definitely loved the cocky, sexy cowboy image he had going on. Their relationship just didn't work for me though in the first half of the book. Passionate moments felt cold and other than great one liners, I never felt them connect in conversation. However, I did love their instant attraction. Sure the build up can be fun but it often contains some angst or denial, neither of which I find enjoyable. I really liked that there was no pretense or nonsense between Skyler and Trace in regards to attraction. They liked each other so they let it happen. The second half of the book was a whole different rodeo; it was a wild ride and I loved every second of it.

The love scenes can go either way. If you're looking for something explicit and detailed, you won't enjoy the sex in this book. If you're looking for something a little more subtle then you'll really enjoy what Eagle's got in store for you.

Something about this book didn't feel modern, it felt more like something from the mid-eighties. I think it was a combination of the author's narrative language and the dialogue given to the characters. Some lines had a current witty and cleverness but much of it had an older feel. This wasn't a problem for me, but it was a surprise that took some adjusting to.

Lastly, many people aren't going to get the rodeo or equine talk and it isn't really explained. It's not necessary knowledge for the story but it will be frustrating to encounter that type of language not knowing what's going on considering both characters' lives revolve around horses.(less)

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Mar 24, 2011 Kathy Martin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Skylar is a a widow who is trying to get a handle on her life. She is a photographer and horse trainer. Trace Wolf Track is a horse trainer and bareback rider. They meet at a rodeo when she is taking pictures. They are attracted and spend some time together getting to know each other. She wants a baby; he wants to keep on going down the road. He doesn't want to leave a baby behind. Any baby of his will have him as a day to day father. They need to work out their differences on their way to true...more

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May 02, 2011 Lynn Calvin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: nookbook

Eagle is always thoughtful and delightful, but it seems to me that the category length constrains her. I'm enjoying the series of books she's writing now, with glimpses into the worlds of wild mustangs, disability issues (not in this book) and more.

But. The banter in this book almost overcame the story and I ended up hungry for more. She's still way better than most of what's out there.

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Apr 06, 2012 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

It was an ok read. Predictable in every way and not anything new but it was good. Quick and easy read. I thought the story could have had more details and been a little more in depth with the characters backgrounds and such including the stepson but again. Enjoyed it.

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Dec 22, 2011 Dee rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

Two-haiku review:

Bucking bronc rider
Meets widow photographer
Helps her train wild horse

Too many issues
Another abrupt ending
Must have reached word count

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Jul 22, 2011 Bayareabookaholic rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is a tender love story of folks who are decent and must decide if they will alter their courses a little so they can share the same road.
Ultimately sweet.

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Dec 03, 2011 stacie williams rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love this book. its a great read. I got it in the mail from harlequin free book. it is a lovely cowboy romance. i would reccommend it to everyone.

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May 12, 2011 Sharon Sherman rated it 3 of 5 stars

Interesting story about a photographer and a rodeo Cowboy.

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Sep 14, 2011 Brenda Whiteside rated it 3 of 5 stars

Well written and fun but not a page turner.

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Aug 16, 2011 Tasneem rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: wild-west

This was an okay read. I think I found the jargon and the clever, witty language a turn-off because there was just so much of it. They hardly seemed to speak in what I would think of as normal English. It was all double talk, in terms that are completely inaccessible for me as an Englishwoman. However, the premise of the story was interesting.

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Dec 30, 2012 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

A good quick read. I loved every part of it except the ending. I feel like the ending just kinda sprang up on me without warning and I had to re-read it to get that it had been a while since they had seen eachother adn what they were talking about, but after I understood it it was very good.

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Sep 09, 2011 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Good read, will probably look out for this author in the future.

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Kathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then she has published more than 40 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list an...more

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