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Shoulda Been a Cowboy (Rough Riders #7)
The bigger they are, the harder they fall--in love.
Rough Riders, Book 7
Soldier Cameron McKay has found his niche, and it ain't ropin' steers and wearin' spurs. His deputy sheriff job, plus battle injuries that ended his military career, keep him right where he wants to be: Off the ranch and away from his family's pity. His darkest war memories are on lockdown, leaving him...more
Rough Riders, Book 7
Soldier Cameron McKay has found his niche, and it ain't ropin' steers and wearin' spurs. His deputy sheriff job, plus battle injuries that ended his military career, keep him right where he wants to be: Off the ranch and away from his family's pity. His darkest war memories are on lockdown, leaving him...more
ebook, Nook, 240 pages
Published
August 2009
by Samhain Publishing, Ltd
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Dec 11, 2010
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
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Cowboy or not, I love Cam, just the way he is!
Shoulda Been a Cowboy is book 7 of the Rough Rider’s series, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Not quite as much as I have some of the others in the series, but still, a fun, heartwarming, sexy read.
Cameron McKay, wounded and honorably discharged from the Army, comes home to Wyoming and rebuilds his life on his terms. He hasn’t let his family pressure him into taking up ranching, instead he becomes deputy sheriff of Sundance. He had always sai...more
Opening Line: "At times like these, Deputy Cameron KcKay suspected his life would've been easier if he'd stayed a simple cowboy."
As I’ve said before Lorelei James can do no wrong with her Roughriders series. Somehow she always manages to keep the storylines fresh and the numerous sexcapes just different enough that they never feel formulaic or repetitive. We’re also guaranteed updates on the ever growing Mckay family and usually a couple of surprises or a tragedy just to keep us on our toes. Of...more
As I’ve said before Lorelei James can do no wrong with her Roughriders series. Somehow she always manages to keep the storylines fresh and the numerous sexcapes just different enough that they never feel formulaic or repetitive. We’re also guaranteed updates on the ever growing Mckay family and usually a couple of surprises or a tragedy just to keep us on our toes. Of...more
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3 1/2 stars
I didn't love this book as much as the other ones in the series, hence the 3 1/2 stars. As for Cam, I'll let his pic speak for himself:
Need I say more? ;)
I didn't love this book as much as the other ones in the series, hence the 3 1/2 stars. As for Cam, I'll let his pic speak for himself:
Need I say more? ;)
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This is a great book, funny in some places, heartwrenching in others. There is a good plot, great characters, and a 7-year-old who will steal your heart. I liked when Cam had to help him practice his spelling words, and told the boy that 'antidisestablishmentarianism' was on the list.
The sex scenes are hot and raunchy and sweet, and serve to advance some of the themes of acceptance and self-image that the book addresses. I don't think this tale could be as well told if not as an erotic romance.
The sex scenes are hot and raunchy and sweet, and serve to advance some of the themes of acceptance and self-image that the book addresses. I don't think this tale could be as well told if not as an erotic romance.
The last 20% of this book sold it! Wow. This is Cam and Domini's story. Cam McKay, the local sheriff deputy, disabled war veteran falls in love with the sweet Ukrainian girl who runs the local diner. Cam goes in daily for his coffee but he will not admit to his feelings for Domini. Something keeps holding him back, much to her dismay. Events happen and they hook up and sparks fly! It was like 0 to 60 in a few sentences. I had a hard time with that..... Cam has serious emotional issues due his le...more
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3 ½ stars. If you’re in the mood for hot wild fun sex, this should work. It’s enjoyable. Relationship development is good.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
There was nothing insulting, none of my pet peeves. It works for what it is - erotic romance. There is a lot of sex, bossy caveman style. Cam gives a lot of orders for example he says: upstairs, now, get naked, wait for me. That’s the flavor. There is rear door activity and a ménage scene, two men and a woman. The first 60% of the book is getting to know ea...more
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
There was nothing insulting, none of my pet peeves. It works for what it is - erotic romance. There is a lot of sex, bossy caveman style. Cam gives a lot of orders for example he says: upstairs, now, get naked, wait for me. That’s the flavor. There is rear door activity and a ménage scene, two men and a woman. The first 60% of the book is getting to know ea...more
Cam McKay, I love you just the way you are.
Cam McKay was imposing, even in near darkness. The dominant male animal. The ultimate guardian. A pillar of strength. A bona fide warrior.
This was one emotional ride, I would gladly take over and over again. Love it!
Cam McKay was imposing, even in near darkness. The dominant male animal. The ultimate guardian. A pillar of strength. A bona fide warrior.
This was one emotional ride, I would gladly take over and over again. Love it!
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I’ve been looking forward to Cam’s book for a long time. He’s been through so much, changed so much that I wanted to get to know him again. Naturally, I knew he would be dark after all that he’s been through, but he isn’t ever completely lost. Yes, he thinks himself as only half a man, but there’s still a lot of strength there that I had to admire and find attractive.
In a way, Cam reminded me of Z from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. They were the same in the way they carried themselves; soldiers...more
In a way, Cam reminded me of Z from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. They were the same in the way they carried themselves; soldiers...more
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I have to admit to all who may read this that I CRIED with this book.
I only remember crying like this while reading "Lover Eternal" (from the BDB) at the end of the story when the Scribe Virgin tells Rhage she must take him away from Mary in order for her to live....i BAWLED!!!! well, something similar happened to me with this book....honestly. I loved trying to understand the psychology involved in Cam's book. It is hard to describe and, it is so real that you realize, this, could happen to yo...more
I only remember crying like this while reading "Lover Eternal" (from the BDB) at the end of the story when the Scribe Virgin tells Rhage she must take him away from Mary in order for her to live....i BAWLED!!!! well, something similar happened to me with this book....honestly. I loved trying to understand the psychology involved in Cam's book. It is hard to describe and, it is so real that you realize, this, could happen to yo...more
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4.5 stars!
Cam(eron) McKay has returned home from Iraq with a war injury that leaves him eternally crippled and this affects his self-image greatly. He has a hard time accepting it both physically and emotionally and shields himself from family and women by living solitary and dedicating all his time to his job as a deputy sheriff. Domini Katzinski has had a thing for Cam since like forever. When they share a steamy kiss, she thinks she's making progress but Cam doesn't follow through on it, wors...more
Cam(eron) McKay has returned home from Iraq with a war injury that leaves him eternally crippled and this affects his self-image greatly. He has a hard time accepting it both physically and emotionally and shields himself from family and women by living solitary and dedicating all his time to his job as a deputy sheriff. Domini Katzinski has had a thing for Cam since like forever. When they share a steamy kiss, she thinks she's making progress but Cam doesn't follow through on it, wors...more
May 29, 2010
Auntee
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Fans of the series; fans of erotic romance featuring a wounded war vet
Not my favorite of the Rough Riders series, but not to worry--it's like saying I prefer Oreos to Chips Ahoy.:) I mean, I enjoy everything Lorelei James writes, but there were other books in this series that captivated me a little more. If I can pinpoint one thing about this book that kept it from being a 5 star read, it was probably the character of wounded war vet Cameron McKay. Not until late in the book did I "fall in love" with his character, and throughout the book he had some moments that...more
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Seventh in the Rough Riders erotic romance series revolving around the McKay family and set in Wyoming. The couple focus is on Cameron McKay and Domini Katzinski.
My Take
It's a mix of erotic with Cam's dominating side and Domini's willing submission with that brief, very mechanical moment in the threesome with Brock. For the most part, Shoulda Been a Cowboy is more of an exploration of the dynamics between family and son, man and woman, sibling and sibling, man and son than it is about sex.
It's...more
My Take
It's a mix of erotic with Cam's dominating side and Domini's willing submission with that brief, very mechanical moment in the threesome with Brock. For the most part, Shoulda Been a Cowboy is more of an exploration of the dynamics between family and son, man and woman, sibling and sibling, man and son than it is about sex.
It's...more
A Homerun Out of the Park Kind of Book! 10 Stars & More!!
**The Perfect Novel for this Memorial Day Weekend! Unlike any other War-Hero Romance Novel Written!**
***Nothing But Sweet Unadulterated Lovin', Tons of Heart & Emotion, & Some of the Best Ingredients Ever Infused within this Amazing Western Family. A River of Love that Never Dries!***
Cam McKay, the youngest son out of the "Notorious McKay Clan," returns home a wounded Soldier, missing part of his leg & a pinky. Besides havi...more
**The Perfect Novel for this Memorial Day Weekend! Unlike any other War-Hero Romance Novel Written!**
***Nothing But Sweet Unadulterated Lovin', Tons of Heart & Emotion, & Some of the Best Ingredients Ever Infused within this Amazing Western Family. A River of Love that Never Dries!***
Cam McKay, the youngest son out of the "Notorious McKay Clan," returns home a wounded Soldier, missing part of his leg & a pinky. Besides havi...more
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Shoulda Been a Cowboy, the erotic romance novel about Domini Katzinski and Solider Cameron McKay, was one of the best Rough Rider novels yet! It’s passionate, moving, romantic, sweet, and sexy as hell. The characters struggles were realistic and significant. I liked Domini, but I absolutely loved Cameron. His dominant, controlling side was hot. His struggle with his handicap was real and emotional. His inability to see himself as a...more
Shoulda Been a Cowboy, the erotic romance novel about Domini Katzinski and Solider Cameron McKay, was one of the best Rough Rider novels yet! It’s passionate, moving, romantic, sweet, and sexy as hell. The characters struggles were realistic and significant. I liked Domini, but I absolutely loved Cameron. His dominant, controlling side was hot. His struggle with his handicap was real and emotional. His inability to see himself as a...more
I've been waiting for Cam and Domini's story and as always, I don't know what to expect. I didn't read any reviews because I know every story by Ms Lorelei James in this series is always enthralling, exciting, emotional, and of course, hot. This story packed a lot of those and more.
Cam and Domini have been dodging their feelings for each other for years now, and when she took Keely's advice, things have changed. Domini might be timid on the outside, but she has this quite steely strength in her,...more
Cam and Domini have been dodging their feelings for each other for years now, and when she took Keely's advice, things have changed. Domini might be timid on the outside, but she has this quite steely strength in her,...more
First up, this is a smoking hot, off the charts romantica offering--if you prefer something a little more mild, Charlotte Douglas has an awesome Harlequin American by the same title from 2006. But, if you are looking for a walk on the wild, wild west side, you can't get any better than this. Cam is my absolute favorite kind of hero--the wounded warrior with a giant chip on his shoulder because he's coming to terms with an life altering injury. I swear I'm not one of the weird disabled vet groupi...more
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This book centers around Cam McKay, a soldier who had lost his leg in war and had to return home. He ended up becoming a deputy and not joining the family in the ranching business. In the process he managed to keep himself pretty distant and isolated from his amazingly huge relatives.
Domini is an immigrant from the Ukraine who has had her eyes on Cam for two years now. It is pretty obvious that he is enamored with her but the one time he follows through on any advances he bolts right after they...more
Domini is an immigrant from the Ukraine who has had her eyes on Cam for two years now. It is pretty obvious that he is enamored with her but the one time he follows through on any advances he bolts right after they...more
What an emotional rollercoaster…so much sadness, heartbreak, and yet very inspirational. Again it’s the family dynamic that draws me to this series. The books are so well written… from how each individual and the family as a whole deal with the troubles and tragedy that has befallen them. As the series moves along, the family continues to grow and of course the story is that much more fulfilling. On lighter note as usual the sex scenes are off the charts HOT!! The gathering of the McKay/West wom...more
Another favorite from this series!
I really like this couple but boy do they have trouble getting together. It took Keely suggestion for Domini to finally make that move on Cam McKay because he sure as Hell wasn't getting the picture that she was interested in him as a man. He had kissed her and then left her, the man flirted with her daily at the restaurant. But he was afraid to take it to the next level because of his disability. Cameron "Cam" was a war veteran from Iraq, and Afghanistan and he...more
I really like this couple but boy do they have trouble getting together. It took Keely suggestion for Domini to finally make that move on Cam McKay because he sure as Hell wasn't getting the picture that she was interested in him as a man. He had kissed her and then left her, the man flirted with her daily at the restaurant. But he was afraid to take it to the next level because of his disability. Cameron "Cam" was a war veteran from Iraq, and Afghanistan and he...more
OMG.. The bar scene.. I loved it...
Briefly summarised some of my fav parts without spoilers...
"So, this is where the skank meeting is," a chubby blonde sneered.
"We saved a seat for you, Amanda, but damn, I don't think your fat ass will fit in the chair," Keely shot back.
India coughed to cover a laugh
"You could always get on your knees," Ramona suggested, "since we all know that's a natural position for you"
"F** you Ramona. Your mouth has always been bigger than your brain," another woman sn...more
Briefly summarised some of my fav parts without spoilers...
"So, this is where the skank meeting is," a chubby blonde sneered.
"We saved a seat for you, Amanda, but damn, I don't think your fat ass will fit in the chair," Keely shot back.
India coughed to cover a laugh
"You could always get on your knees," Ramona suggested, "since we all know that's a natural position for you"
"F** you Ramona. Your mouth has always been bigger than your brain," another woman sn...more
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Another beautiful story in the Rough Riders saga, Shoulda Been a Cowboy is very poetic in its pairing of the last McKay brother in the original branch, former Iraq soldier and amputee Cam with Domini, a Ukrainian immigrant who suffered a tragedy at the hands of an orphanage in her home country that has left her also feeling less than whole. It's immediately clear, similar to recovering addicts Colt and India from the previous book, that these two are perfectly matched. Their pasts, their ongoing...more
Joy, Heartache, and Pain. If you thought the other books in the series were good, you haven't yet been on a more emotional ride.
"The bigger they are, the harder they fall—in love.
Soldier Cameron McKay has found his niche, and it ain’t ropin’ steers and wearin’ spurs. His deputy sheriff job, plus battle injuries that ended his military career, keep him right where he wants to be: Off the ranch and away from his family’s pity. His darkest war memories are on lockdown, leaving him skeptical he’ll e...more
"The bigger they are, the harder they fall—in love.
Soldier Cameron McKay has found his niche, and it ain’t ropin’ steers and wearin’ spurs. His deputy sheriff job, plus battle injuries that ended his military career, keep him right where he wants to be: Off the ranch and away from his family’s pity. His darkest war memories are on lockdown, leaving him skeptical he’ll e...more
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3.5 I really liked it that basically sums this book up. I loved Cam's character the wounded war hero with the chip on his shoulder. An amputee returning home trying to stay away from his friends and family because he feels embarrassed by his handicap. I loved the family gatherings and how he deals with everyone by pushing them away. He meets Domina (cant stand her name...no offense) she is the only person who see's him for who he is and doesn't baby him or treat him as an invalid.
Their story wa...more
Their story wa...more
Feb 28, 2013
Heather Forsythe
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Feb 28, 2013
Erica
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
cowboy fans, military men fans, BDSM fans
Hands down, this is my favoritest one so far of the Rough Riders series. First five-star rating! I absolutely LOOOOOOOVED the dynamics in Cam's and Domini's relationship, their feelings for the other, how they fell in love, all the drama, all the hot sex, all the family angst...it was just really, really great. A totally wonderful story. The menage was a total surprise...I did NOT see that coming at all but damn, what a bonus! Ha ha ha! There's really not much more to say about this book. The pl...more
This might be my favorite of the Rough Rider series so far. When Domini was introduced in a previous book, and again at the beginning of this book, she was purposely portrayed as a sweet, shy little girl who obviously longed for Cam from afar. Luckily, we get to see her steely core as she stands up to Cam, proving to him that she knows what she wants, and what she wants happens to be him. All of him, not just the image he projects because he's afraid to let anyone get too close. Cam is a true al...more
Cam has always a been a favorite of mine since he exploded onto the scene. I had tears in my eyes when we heard of his accident and not sure what was going on. So I was really looking forward to this book to see just how this self imposed loner would get taken down.
Domini was a balance for him. She seemed very wimpy, but that really isn't true. I found her being the one to push things at the beginning to be very funny. I also loved it every time when she called him on things and didn't give him...more
Domini was a balance for him. She seemed very wimpy, but that really isn't true. I found her being the one to push things at the beginning to be very funny. I also loved it every time when she called him on things and didn't give him...more
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Definitely one of my favorite books in this fantastic series. Cam's character is so different from the rest of the McKays we know so far in that he has really never wanted to be a rancher. He joined the military and was injured in Iraq so now he's home and working as a Sheriff's Deputy. While he's involved with the family, he's not really part of the ranching operations.
Domini is a character we've seen a little of in previous books, but don't really know yet. Learning about both of these charact...more
Domini is a character we've seen a little of in previous books, but don't really know yet. Learning about both of these charact...more
This book definitely had me crying. I continue to be amazed that Ms. James takes on topics that so many of us have a hard time dealing with and showing how we can be better people if we just try. We have become so enamored with beauty, youth and size that we are offended by anyone that isn't the ideal or some of us are that way. I am glad that Cam was able to find someone that could take him on and make him see what needed to be done to start living again instead of existing. I am also glad that...more
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