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Red's Hot Cowboy (Spikes & Spurs #2)

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"He wasn't looking for trouble..."

But when the cops are knocking on your door, trouble's definitely found you. And this is where Wil Marshall finds himself after checking in to the Longhorn Inn. It could all be a big mistake, but Wil's not getting much sleep. Then the motel owner-who is drop dead gorgeo...more

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Published August 2nd 2011 by Sourcebooks Casablanca (first published August 1st 2011)

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Oct 03, 2011 Book Binge Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ok, so I'm into cowboys right at the moment and that is just the way it is! I never thought I would be--there have been many years when I looked at an American historical or contemporary "Western" novel and just shuddered. No way, no how! Just give me another gorgeous Regency historical and I'll be a happy camper, or so I said. Yet I find myself enjoying American historicals more and more and as well as gravitating toward those tall, broad-shouldered, dark, handsome, mysterious cowboy types. Go...more Ok, so I'm into cowboys right at the moment and that is just the way it is! I never thought I would be--there have been many years when I looked at an American historical or contemporary "Western" novel and just shuddered. No way, no how! Just give me another gorgeous Regency historical and I'll be a happy camper, or so I said. Yet I find myself enjoying American historicals more and more and as well as gravitating toward those tall, broad-shouldered, dark, handsome, mysterious cowboy types. Go figure.

In the process I have discovered some really good books and some very good authors. I think Carolyn Brown is one of those. This particular novel is the second book in her "Spikes and Spurs" series. The main characters are completely new and references to the first book are not very obvious unless the reader has read that first novel: Love Drunk Cowboy. This is definitely a stand alone book. Yet it bears the marks of good writing, unique characters, sparkling repartee, humor, and an underlying emotional stream that also embraces a social ill or two.

Another reason I liked this book will be obvious to anyone who knows me personally--as a redhead I had a really hard time when people referred to me as "Red." I would invariably respond: "That's not my name!!" The only person who got away with that was my favorite uncle who I adored, who I saw very little because of geographical location, and who always treated me like I was his daughter (as he had no children of his own). Anyone else got a dirty look and perhaps a few well-chosen "not nice" words. So it was with this heroine. Pearl just didn't like it, period! And she made her feelings known whenever the occasion arose. She finally caved and allowed Wil to call her that because of his solicitous care and kindness when she sustained a mild concussion and multiple bruises after a bad fall. And I think she became more and more accepting of his calling her by this nickname because her feelings for Wil were getting warmer as time went on.

This story is really about the need for a very bright, very driven woman to make her own way in the world even though her education, family expectations, and career path seemed to be pointing in a different direction. Throughout the narrative Pearl reasserted her desire, her need to be her own person, even though her refined, Georgia-raised aristocratic mother seemed unable to accept her for who she was. Pearl loved being the owner of an old motel in a little burg in Texas rather than an up and coming banking executive. She loved opening her doors to people of all kinds, of being a part of an "underground" effort to protect abused women and children, of using her mind and resources to live her own style. She loved driving a vintage Cadillac, of sharing her cat with Lucy who lived and worked at her motel, of sharing her life with her best friends, of using her inheritance to allow a best friend to launch her own dream. Pearl was her own person and she was determined to remain so.

Yet Pearl's heart was no longer satisfied with the thrill of the chase, the flirting, the dizzy tingles of lust and first attraction. She knew she had to face her past, her collection of "demons" associated with love, her fears of being once again abandoned by someone to whom she had given her heart. Both she and Wil needed to trust--I think she more than Wil, really--and recognize that being with one man, especially a man to whom she was precious, was what she desired and for which she hungered more than anything.

I really love a good story, a good love story--to be exact--but a story that brings in lots of interesting side issues. This novel does just that. Pearl's good friend Austin (whose story is featured in the first book) is still lurking. But Pearl's best childhood friend, Jasmine, is a woman who also had a dream and the account of her "liberation" is a part of this novel is a way that does not take away from Pearl and Wil's story, but really enhances the reader's understanding of how Pearl's mind works and her degree of loyalty to those who have stood by her through thick and thin. Austin's two bachelor brothers-in-law are hanging around, wafting in and out of the narrative, actually being present to put just a bit of pressure on Wil to make up his mind about his relationship with Pearl, not a presence to be taken lightly, as it turns out. Both those guys would have loved to date the beautiful redhead. (Raylen's and Dewar's stories are coming up in future books, I have a feeling.) I think you'll like Pearl's grandmother and great-aunt Kate--two very open-minded and open-hearted women who bicker constantly about tradition vs modern thinking where women are concerned, and their responses to Wil are just a hoot!

If you like cowboys, I think you'll like this series and this book. Just lots of fun, good relationship, fun family scenes, the push-pull of a growing relationship between two people who have been around for a while and who feel a growing need to be "settled." It is about friendship and loyalty, generosity and healing, kindness and caring, and lots of good humor. It is the kind of book I found incredibly satisfying for an afternoon read and one I am delighted to have encountered. This novel will be turning up in stores very soon if not already on the shelves, and I encourage you to get it.

I give this novel a rating of 4.25 out of 4

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

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Aug 22, 2011 Bookaholics rated it 4 of 5 stars

Red’s Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
Western – Aug. 1st, 2011
4 stars

Pearl Richland gave up a banking job in Oklahoma to take over her late aunt’s inn located in the town of Henrietta, Texas. But thing perk up when on Christmas day, a good looking cowboy checks in. Wil Marshall lives and works in a ranch nearby. Unfortunately, the whole town’s electricity blacked out including Wil’s ranch. The only place with power is Pearl’s Inn. Everything about Wil Marshall practically screams ‘bad boy,’ but Pearl...more

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Aug 06, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, suspense-mystery, non-erotic

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Rough and ready cowboy meet one sassy motel owner. Toss in a mystery or two and you've got the makings of a great story, Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown. This is one of those books you won't want to miss.

I will warn, there are a lot of characters, but as per Ms. Brown's style, it's like reading about a gigantic extended family. Everyone is important to the story and I couldn't leave any of them out. But I'm going to focus on the he...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Nell rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the first Carolyn Brown book I’ve read. And, of course, because it’s me, I picked the second book in a series to read first. However, it was a really good book. I laughed nearly through the whole thing. It was a typical romance, lovely, funny, full of dates, and good feelings. There was a little sadness in a few parts of it, but it was really a wonderful read. I haven’t read a simple romance in a long time, and this one was a fun one. I think my favorite line in the whole book was when P...more

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Aug 22, 2011 Patti Loves FAB Romance rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, cowboys

Pearl Richland has given up her job as a loan officer in a large bank, and has decided to run the motel her great aunt Perlita left her in her will. She's tired of watching other people pursue their dreams and has decided it's her turn. She's enjoying running the hotel, even if it does leave her tired and with no time to go out and have fun. A winter storm knocks the power out in the next city over, and suddenly her little motel is full. The last guest to check in, Wil Marshall, is one handsome...more Pearl Richland has given up her job as a loan officer in a large bank, and has decided to run the motel her great aunt Perlita left her in her will. She's tired of watching other people pursue their dreams and has decided it's her turn. She's enjoying running the hotel, even if it does leave her tired and with no time to go out and have fun. A winter storm knocks the power out in the next city over, and suddenly her little motel is full. The last guest to check in, Wil Marshall, is one handsome cowboy, even if he did call her Red. But Pearl has no time for handsome cowboys, she's got a motel to run.

The next morning, however, the motel is overrun by police, looking for Wil, claiming he murdered someone during the night. Pearl knows he didn't do it, and heads down to the police station to say so. After a few hours, Wil is released and the police admit they made a mistake.

Wil appreciates her assistance, but has no plans to pursue any sort of relationship with Pearl other than a thank-you dinner. Pearl doesn't even want that, she's too busy. Neither can get the other out of their mind, though, and they start talking by phone, then go out a few times, and by the time they realize they're head over heels for each other it's too late to slow down.

My thoughts:
This was a cute read, neither Pearl nor Wil were looking for romance, it just happened. I have to say, one of the parts I loved about Red's Hot Cowboy was how they'd talk and flirt on the phone just like an old fashioned romance, and had a few kisses before anything else happened. Their comraderie and friendship was refreshing to read.

I enjoyed seeing Pearl's cousin Austin again, from the first book in this series, Love Drunk Cowboy, and getting to check in on how she and Rye are doing. We also get to see Rye's family again (I'm looking forward to his brothers' stories)

That being said, I had a little trouble with the dialogue...I think it was because there were so many times contractions were not used ("you are" instead of "you're") it just felt awkward and pulled me out of the story. I also didn't see the conflict very well: Wil was worried Pearl wouldn't want to settle down with one cowboy, but I didn't really see what was holding Pearl back.

All in all though, a light, cute read. Fans of Ms. Brown's books will enjoy Red's Hot Cowboy and be anxious for the next installment in the series, Darn Good Cowboy Christmas, featuring Rye's brother Raylen (*whew!* that should be good!)(less)

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Jul 30, 2011 Cindi rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone

This is a quirky, sassy, and delightful read. In this story Pearl "Red" inherits her aunts motel the Longhorn Inn and quits her exec. bank job to run it. Wil Marshall is a ruggedly handsome rancher who loves to go toe to toe with Pearl any chance he gets. They both have insecurities that threaten to end the budding relationship before it starts but the author manages to balance the storyline keeping you both entertained and wanting more all at the same time. Also introduced in this story is Lucy...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Julie Barrett rated it 5 of 5 stars

Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
Pearl rescued Will Maxwell from the police that dragged him away. He in return paid for lunch and also helped her clean the bathrooms and did laundry the next day after everybody left the inn. It was Christmas day and they were invited to his friends house.
She had inherited the inn from her aunt and was earning a decent living.
He was a bad boy and she had to keep her distance from him at all costs.
She hired Lucy when she saw the condition she arrived in. Lucy was...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Alyssa *Tyrahnny* rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Maybe I haven't read enough cowboy's books but this one felt different to me from all the romance novels. Very good diffence.

I admit I picked this book coz I thought the cover was really pretty. My eyes made a really good choice :p I had the kind of feeling I sometimes get from books. The one when I think: "I'll either adore this book or I'll totally hate it." Well... I liked it even more than I thought. Add with chocolate cake, this one was just the perfect date. Made me want to move to Texas,...more Maybe I haven't read enough cowboy's books but this one felt different to me from all the romance novels. Very good diffence.

I admit I picked this book coz I thought the cover was really pretty. My eyes made a really good choice :p I had the kind of feeling I sometimes get from books. The one when I think: "I'll either adore this book or I'll totally hate it." Well... I liked it even more than I thought. Add with chocolate cake, this one was just the perfect date. Made me want to move to Texas, buy a farm or a ranch and find me a nice good ol' boy.

What made it so good for me ?

- First is the "little town" feeling, where everyone knows everyone and are always helping their neighbors.

- The old-fashioned courtship and funny teasing. There was a lot of kissing going on but the author take time to developp Pearl's and Wil's feelings before they jumped each other bones. There was no bullshit between them and they weren't trying to pretend they're not attrack to each other or they didn't know the other is too. It just felt so natural, without the awkwardness that often come with strong feelings.

- There was no drama and surprisingly it didn't made the story less interesting. It shows that sometimes simple is better.

- The dialogue and the flirt was so delicious, it made me giggle. Yeah, giggle.

- With dull characters, this story would have been a disaster. Like I said, no drama, so it needed characters that keep your attention. Can't decide if I liked Pearl or Wil best coz they were both so interesting. Wil have a bad-boy sex-appeal with good guy sensivity. Those are the author's words and it describe so well the kind of man he is. He's just so charming. I want one for Christmas! Not loving him would probably mean you're dead (or you have real shitty taste). When we've been introduced to Pearl, I was thinking: "That's the kind of people I would want for a friend." But thinking about it, I wouldn't want her for a friend or a sister coz I would be so fucking envious of her. She's the kind of woman I would like to be but know I'll never be. She's got a temper but not a mean one. So far from shy or selfish. She's sassy, independant and confident but never arrogant. Generous with others, she's always helping them but not in a annoying little-miss-perfect kinda way.

I think this may be the most romantic book I ever read.(less)

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Dec 26, 2011 drey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-reads, romance-contemporary

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Carolyn Brown totally owns the cowboy-romance segment of the market. Seriously. Her heroes are hunky and sexy, and completely droolworthy. Her heroines are beautiful and strong, and total smart-alecks. And her stories will make even the most cynical misty-eyed and wistful. What’s not to love?

Red and Wil continue to fit the mold of Carolyn’s hero and heroine. There are sparks, fights, and fireworks. There are best friends and gossip and good-natured ribbing. There’s always the un...more

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Sep 01, 2011 Mason rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Much of the US has been experiencing near record breaking or above temperatures so now’s the time to relax with a good book set during cooler weather.

Reading one of author Carolyn Brown’s books always gives me the feel of warmth, friendship and family. While Brown’s latest release, RED’S HOT COWBOY, begins during the Christmas holidays make no mistake there’s plenty of heat when the cowboy and the entrepreneur tangle.

When her great-aunt Pearlita died and left her the Longhorn Inn, Pearl Richlan...more

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Aug 21, 2011 BecksBookPicks rated it 4 of 5 stars

: I have always been a fan of Carolyn Brown's work. They are light reads that let you take a plunge into a world of hot cowboys and strong women. In this one we got to meet Pearl and Wil who are instantly attracted to one another. One thing in this book I really enjoyed was the talk between these two. It isn't something you usually experience a whole lot of in books. This couple would talk on the phone and really brought me back to my years of dating my husband and the way you explored one anoth...more

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Aug 07, 2011 SOS Aloha rated it 4 of 5 stars

I never thought I would read, let alone enjoy, a contemporary western. Then again, I never "met" anyone as full of life as Carolyn Brown. I've hosted her twice on my blog without having read her books ... and shame on me. Her joy just jumped off the screen ... a joy I remembered when the opportunity to review RED'S HOT COWBOY came my way.

Like a bucking bronco, Ms. Brown did not disappoint! The red cowgirl boots (plus the red headed city slikcer) on the cover was a clear indication that the story...more

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Aug 01, 2011 Wminbc rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cowboys

Ahhhhh...Gosh these two kids are cute!!!! I will have the review up on www.nocturnereads.com sometime soon, but I just have to say that I am just sweet on this Spikes and Spurs series! My sister in law read the the first (after I thrust it into her hand and demanded she read it before her beloved HR books) and she to loves the series.

I thought this one didn't come out until September...but bam! There is was in the Chapter's yesterday...despite having 6 other books to read I had to get it...I LOV...more

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Jul 02, 2011 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Red’s Hot Cowboy is the second book in the Spikes & Spurs series by Carolyn Brown and a Romance from SourceBooks Casablanca.

Book Blurb:

He wasn’t looking for trouble...

Wil Marshall is only looking for a place to stay after a winter storm knocks out the power at his ranch. The sexy cowboy never imagined he’s get entangled in a murder investigation - or that events will ignite irresistible passion between Wil and the motel’s fiery proprietress...

But trouble was looking for them both...

Pearl Ric...more

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Dec 07, 2011 Laura Summers rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: bcc-received, romance, bcc-reviewed, read-in-2011

Reviewed for www.bookchickcity.com (7 out of 10 on the blog)

'Red's Hot Cowboy' is a fun, hot, contemporary romance. Pearl has given up her banking job and partying lifestyle in the city to run the 1950s motel her aunt has left her. On Christmas Eve, hoping for a quiet night, a storm and local power cut gives her a full house and leads the police to her door.

It's a case of mistaken identity for Wil Marshall who somehow finds himself in handcuffs at Christmas after a night's stay at Pearl's motel...more

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Oct 22, 2011 Sandy M rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, western

Carolyn Brown and I have done a back-and-forth dance through her books that can rival the Cotton-Eyed Joe. I usually enjoy her characters. Her humor is down-home. The storyline concepts she envisions are fun. But after reading five or six of Ms. Brown’s books, they’re starting to sound the same. Red’s Hot Cowboy hits each of these points straight on, no deviation at all.

While Pearl, aka Red, a name she despises, is feisty and pretty much knows her own mind and does what she wants, she’s also a l...more

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Dec 24, 2012 Book Chick City rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-contemporary

Reviewed by Laura for Book Chick City. 7/10 on the blog.

'Red's Hot Cowboy' was a fun, hot, contemporary romance. Pearl has given up her banking job and partying lifestyle in the city to run the 1950s motel her aunt has left her. On Christmas Eve, hoping for a quiet night, a storm and local power cut gives her a full house and leads the police to her door.

It's a case of mistaken identity for Wil Marshall who somehow finds himself in handcuffs at Christmas after a night's stay at Pearl's motel. N...more

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Jul 08, 2012 Samantha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, western, contemporary

Katy Pearl Richland quits her job as a banker and retires her party hat when her aunt Pearlinda leaves her an old hotel that resembles the one out of the movie Psycho.

Red’s Hot Cowboy is the first book that I’ve read by Carolyn Brown, though I do own all of her other books. I really didn’t know what to expect. A bit of steam and a hot cowboy is normally always a good story but something got left out of this one. Pearl is a likeable character. She is strong, willful, and independent and has a sas...more Katy Pearl Richland quits her job as a banker and retires her party hat when her aunt Pearlinda leaves her an old hotel that resembles the one out of the movie Psycho.

Red’s Hot Cowboy is the first book that I’ve read by Carolyn Brown, though I do own all of her other books. I really didn’t know what to expect. A bit of steam and a hot cowboy is normally always a good story but something got left out of this one. Pearl is a likeable character. She is strong, willful, and independent and has a sassy mouth. Wil is a hot cowboy who supposedly has a bad boy image but the author never shows how he became to have that image.

Wil Marshall needs a place to stay when the town loses power. Stopping at the town’s motel seems like a logical choice. He never expects to be smitten by the motel’s sexy red-haired owner. Pearl is not like any woman he has ever met. When the night brings on a bunch of chaos and the morning leads to Wil being arrested for murder, Pearl shows that she is loyal and she will do what is right. The murder arrest brings to light a mistaken identity and Wil is released immediately. Wil and Pearl get close as Wil try to repay Pearl for all that she did to help clear his name quickly (the same day which could have been developed and drawn out).

The story flows nicely in which Pearl and Wil clash a bit and fight their attraction, both claiming that they didn’t want to get involved with one another for various reasons. Once Pearl and Wil get together the story goes on nicely and the relationship develops without little to no angst. The story shows several dates and sex scenes but nothing more. This is a standard contemporary romance story and nothing different.

The secondary characters (several members of the town) are shown throughout the story but they add nothing important just like Wil and Pearl. Since Pearl is short staffed she hires a woman who is on the run from her abusive husband. There is an opportunity to bring some drama to the story but the author doesn’t take the bite and Lucy’s character is not developed. I’m assuming that she will get her own story because she appears to have enough to create the angst that is needed in this book.

Overall, the story is fun but lukewarm.(less)

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Aug 09, 2011 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: westernromance, contemporary-romance

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This one can be read as a stand alone even if it is in a series. We met Pearl and Wil briefly in book 1 and in this book they meet each other for the first time.

This book is just sweet as butter on fried chicken, oh wait, that wasn't a good one, I am not good at creating these sayings. Brown just this way with words in the book but I am not as good as her. And I love those sayings! This book just makes me want to get a cowboy of my own, listen to country music (which I have started t...more

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Dec 19, 2011 Cathi added it

No stars. This is the worst book I ever read. It's even worse than Atonement. I kept waiting for a story. But there was no story, no plot. There was only random events in the life of a motel owner. I sure don't want to read the first of this series or any others that will come along. I'm not even sure why or how it was ever published. Oh, and it's total fantasy. No one behaves the way the main couple does in real life. It's the same as guys writing in to Dear Penthouse. Boring and unbelievable.

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Dec 24, 2012 Darcy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, audio-book, romance

While the romance in this one was ok, I liked the developing friendship with Lucy and Pearl more, along with their actions with women who are on the run. I would love to read a whole book about that!

It was funny how both Wil and Pearl were so gun shy and used the events that happened to them to meet their families, rather than actually own up to wanting it.

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Sep 02, 2012 Samantha rated it 3 of 5 stars

I didn't fall in love with this story as much as I did Love Drunk Cowboy, but it was good. Red if feisty and doesn't take any crap. Wil runs his own ranch and has a case of mistaken identity and is blamed for a murder he did not commit. Red comes to the rescue. From there their romance takes off. A good read for those who like cowboy novels.

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Aug 22, 2012 Diah Didi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, adult, contemporary, cowboy, romance, series

Now that I got familiar enough with Carolyn Brown's writing, I enjoyed reading this one better than the first book. Maybe it's also because there weren't much self-talk/inner-self-talk in this second book.
I love Pearl character, but I love Wil's even better. I loved their relationship but after couple of pages. At least after Pearl came to Wil's house. I couldn't stop grinning when Wil got to visit Pearl's family. I loved the part when Pearl talked with her mom, her granny and aunt Katie. Especi...more

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Nov 07, 2011 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars

I usually don't like romance novels because I find them silly and formulaic. This was no exception. Why did I read it? I got it for free and the back cover seemed to imply there was a murder mystery. There was no murder mystery at all. I guess I just need books with a body count.

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Mar 23, 2012 Amanda P rated it 3 of 5 stars

It was a cute easy read. No real conflict, everything was just easy... Its a heartwarming light read, if you are in the mood for cowboys check it out. It did have some small nit picky things that irritated me, but those are my pet peeve issues. lol

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Oct 17, 2012 Megan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: at-library, contemporary-romance, chic-lit, cowboys-studs-in-spurs, m-f, romance

A great followup to

. This book is about Pearl, aka Red (but only by Wil), a fiesty redhead finding her hot cowboy. What's not to love. They were a great couple who went together very well. A great side character was Lucy, an abused woman who escaped her husband. Pearl hired her to help at the motel she inherited from her great Aunt.

I will definitely continue with the series (currently have all of them requested at library) and hopefully Lucy gets her own book, or at least he story developed m...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Carrie Felton rated it 5 of 5 stars

i think the cover doesnt fit... other than that FANTASTIC 7/5 stars... i really identified with her but that was probably just the red hair :D idk... liked it a lot... would recommend

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Sep 28, 2011 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a great book to add to this series.The characters were funny and Loved the way they talk! I would find myself laughing! Loved Lucy and hope she gets her own book!!!

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Aug 22, 2011 Teresa rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love Carolyn Brown's books!! The humor and Texas twang (I am from Texas) are priceless! The character descriptions are so detailed, you'd think you were out in a small farm town!! Great job. Can't wait for the next one!!!!

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Nov 15, 2011 Ellie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Love this series filled with sassy women and sexy cowboys. I always find that I finish these books too fast but they are just to good to put down!

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About Carolyn Brown

Hi! I'm twenty five years old and movie star gorgeous. The camera added thirty plus years and a few wrinkles. Can't trust those cameras or mirrors either. Along with bathroom scales they are notorious liars! Honestly, I am the mother of three fantastic grown children who've made me laugh and given me more story ideas than I could ever write. My husband, Charles, is my strongest supporter and my be...more Hi! I'm twenty five years old and movie star gorgeous. The camera added thirty plus years and a few wrinkles. Can't trust those cameras or mirrors either. Along with bathroom scales they are notorious liars! Honestly, I am the mother of three fantastic grown children who've made me laugh and given me more story ideas than I could ever write. My husband, Charles, is my strongest supporter and my best friend. He's even willing to eat fast food and help with the laundry while I finish one more chapter! Life is good and I am blessed!

Reading has been a passion since I was five years old and figured out those were words on book pages. As soon as my chubby little fingers found they could put words on a Big Chief tablet with a fat pencil, I was on my way. Writing joined reading in my list of passions. I will read anything from the back of the Cheerio's box to Faulkner and love every bit of it. In addition to reading I enjoy cooking, my family and the ocean. I love the Florida beaches. Listening to the ocean waves puts my writing brain into high gear.

I love writing romance because it's about emotions and relationships. Human nature hasn't changed a bit since Eve coveted the fruit in the Garden of Eden. Settings change. Plots change. Names change. Times change. But love is love and men and women have been falling in and out of it forever. Romance is about emotions: love, hate, anger, laughter... all of it. If I can make you laugh until your sides ache or grab a tissue then I've touched your emotions and accomplished what every writer sets out to do.

I got serious about writing when my third child was born and had her days and nights mixed up. I had to stay up all night anyway and it was very quiet so I invested in a spiral back notebook and sharpened a few pencils. The story that emerged has never sold but it's brought in enough rejection slips to put the Redwood Forest on the endangered list. In 1997 Kensington bought two books for their Precious Gems line. Two years and six books later the line died with only four of those books seeing publication. But by then Avalon had bought a book and another, and another. Ten years later the list has grown to thirty nine. Last year Sourcebooks bought the Lucky Series which is in the bookstores now. They've also bought The Honky Tonk Series which will debut with I LOVE THIS BAR in June and will be followed by HELL, YEAH, MY GIVE A DAMN'S BUSTED, and HONKY TONK CHRISTMAS.

Folks ask me where I get my ideas. Three kids, fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Note: I was a very young grandmother! Life is a zoo around here when they all come home. In one Sunday afternoon there's enough ideas to keep me writing for years and years. Seriously, ideas pop up at the craziest times. When one sinks its roots into my mind, I have no choice but to write the story. And while I'm writing the characters peek over my shoulder and make sure I'm telling it right and not exaggerating too much. Pesky little devils, they are!

I have a wonderful agent, Erin Niumata, who continues to work magic and sell my work. I'm very lucky to have her and my editors who continue to believe in me.

Happy reading!(less)

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