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Casanova Cowboy
Morgan Mallory’s choices haven’t always been good ones, but the day she steals her boyfriend’s truck in an act of revenge turns out to be one of her worst. Struggling to forget the image of the truck racing towards a telephone pole, and the horrific sound of crushing metal and breaking glass sets in motion the realization that something big has to change in her life.
Having been recklessly consumed by love once before, Morgan begins to wonder whether or not her relationship with Max is truly love or just another dead-end. In a desperate attempt to find clarity in her life Morgan decides to follow her brother and move to a small mountain town for the winter.
Ryan Walker, a friend of her brother’s tries to help Morgan find her footing in her new surroundings. As an unconventional friendship develops Morgan starts gaining confidence with her decision-making, but as the winter draws to a close another wreck seemingly takes place.
Can her newfound independence alter the course of Morgan’s life or will she continue down the uncontrolled path she’s been on?
Having been recklessly consumed by love once before, Morgan begins to wonder whether or not her relationship with Max is truly love or just another dead-end. In a desperate attempt to find clarity in her life Morgan decides to follow her brother and move to a small mountain town for the winter.
Ryan Walker, a friend of her brother’s tries to help Morgan find her footing in her new surroundings. As an unconventional friendship develops Morgan starts gaining confidence with her decision-making, but as the winter draws to a close another wreck seemingly takes place.
Can her newfound independence alter the course of Morgan’s life or will she continue down the uncontrolled path she’s been on?
- GenresRomance
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2012
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About the author
Lisa Loomis
14 books58 followersLisa Loomis was born in Oakland California and raised in San Jose until she was a sophomore in high school. Her father then took a job in the San Diego area where he moved the family to Escondido, California (or hickville as she called it). She finished high school at San Pasqual High then went to junior college at Palomar JC, ultimately graduating from San Diego State University with a BS in Finance.
Lisa started a career in mortgage banking in San Diego, California, briefly shifted to a corporate job as a territory sales representative, and then back to mortgage banking in 1996 when the family moved from the San Diego area to Park City, Utah. The move to Park City was prompted by a desire for a lifestyle change. Both she and her husband Dennis wanted to raise their two children in a smaller town environment that was still close to a large city.
In Park City Lisa not only ran a mortgage branch but simultaneously helped Dennis run a successful construction company, Loomis Construction. Working full time, running a construction company in off hours, and raising two children was never easy but Lisa seemed to handle it all pretty well until the financial meltdown of 2008. That is when the wheels came off…completely.
Finding both her career in mortgage banking and the family business almost vanish overnight Lisa went back to a passion she’s always had, writing. It took Lisa almost four years to write “Boy In A Band”, stopping and starting, telling herself she couldn’t write a book. Once it was written Lisa foolishly thought the hard part was finished. In the last ten years Lisa has continued to help her husband with their construction business as well as spends time writing.
Lisa’s currently lives and writes in Park City, Utah. She has been married for twenty-nine years and enjoys spending time with their grown children who live in Salt Lake City. You can find her self-published books on Amazon.
Visit her at www.LisaLoomisBooks.com or follow Lisa on Facebook and Twitter
Lisa started a career in mortgage banking in San Diego, California, briefly shifted to a corporate job as a territory sales representative, and then back to mortgage banking in 1996 when the family moved from the San Diego area to Park City, Utah. The move to Park City was prompted by a desire for a lifestyle change. Both she and her husband Dennis wanted to raise their two children in a smaller town environment that was still close to a large city.
In Park City Lisa not only ran a mortgage branch but simultaneously helped Dennis run a successful construction company, Loomis Construction. Working full time, running a construction company in off hours, and raising two children was never easy but Lisa seemed to handle it all pretty well until the financial meltdown of 2008. That is when the wheels came off…completely.
Finding both her career in mortgage banking and the family business almost vanish overnight Lisa went back to a passion she’s always had, writing. It took Lisa almost four years to write “Boy In A Band”, stopping and starting, telling herself she couldn’t write a book. Once it was written Lisa foolishly thought the hard part was finished. In the last ten years Lisa has continued to help her husband with their construction business as well as spends time writing.
Lisa’s currently lives and writes in Park City, Utah. She has been married for twenty-nine years and enjoys spending time with their grown children who live in Salt Lake City. You can find her self-published books on Amazon.
Visit her at www.LisaLoomisBooks.com or follow Lisa on Facebook and Twitter
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August 18, 2013
Another Amazing story. I didn't know what to expect reading this one.... mostly because I know how book one left us off. I thought, now how can Lisa top that..... Well, you did. Again, grabbing me from the balls right from the start. This one follows Morgans life along the same time frame as the first book "Boy in a band" when she wasn't up Matthews ass. Sorry, but it's true. I completely loved the story line in this one. Loved how she grew as a person and met Ryan - who quickly became her new BFF and replaced Matthew in that category. I understood Morgan more after reading this one. And yes, I did cry more tears...... As much as I loved the first one and loved Matthew, I am glad you didn't go there as much in this one. I enjoyed seeing Morgan's life outside the pull Matthew has on her. You are an amazing author Lisa and I look forward to more from you! Buy this series people! Just grab some tissues ;) 5 + stars! <3
June 2, 2014
Casanova Cowboy by Lisa Loomis is not about your typical romance-boy meets girl, they fall in love and eventually live happily ever happy. It is about a girl named Morgan, who struggles to find love. She meets her first love before she is even a teenager, Matt. They spend a lot of time together because of their parents being close friends. Morgan's father gets a new job and they have to move away. Morgan and Matt try the long distance relationship but in the end it was not meant to be. Morgan meets Max, while in college. Several mistakes later, Morgan begins to think she is not in love with Max, she was just in love with the idea of being in love.
Morgan decides she needs a change and moves from California to Utah with her brother Pat. This is when she meet Ryan. When Ryan wants to pick up women he wears his cowboy boots. Seeing how smooth he is with the ladies she calls him Casanova Cowboy. Morgan moves back home after the skiing season is over. Ryan comes for visits and to begin a new life in California with his best friend, Morgan. As time passes, Morgan falls in love with Ryan. They the move forward with this new relationship and it doesn't work out. Can they remain friends?
"Ryan, you and I have been friends, and then more than friends. We have shared so much and supported each other. There are times that we haven't liked each other or gotten along. What I didn't realize until tonight is that you are everything I've ever said I was looking for, that if I made a list, you would be the guy who matched it. The guy who does match it, the guy I want to match it" I choked out.
This book was set in the 1970's. During this time period drugs and drinking were heavily used and was something the author made it an important part of the story.
Morgan decides she needs a change and moves from California to Utah with her brother Pat. This is when she meet Ryan. When Ryan wants to pick up women he wears his cowboy boots. Seeing how smooth he is with the ladies she calls him Casanova Cowboy. Morgan moves back home after the skiing season is over. Ryan comes for visits and to begin a new life in California with his best friend, Morgan. As time passes, Morgan falls in love with Ryan. They the move forward with this new relationship and it doesn't work out. Can they remain friends?
"Ryan, you and I have been friends, and then more than friends. We have shared so much and supported each other. There are times that we haven't liked each other or gotten along. What I didn't realize until tonight is that you are everything I've ever said I was looking for, that if I made a list, you would be the guy who matched it. The guy who does match it, the guy I want to match it" I choked out.
This book was set in the 1970's. During this time period drugs and drinking were heavily used and was something the author made it an important part of the story.
August 19, 2012
One of the most depressing books I've ever read!
September 5, 2012
Drags on and on then just depresses you.
July 29, 2013
This story if from Morgan POV again but skims her romance with Matthew and in depth story of her turbulent romance with Matthew and Ryan along with all the family saga.
September 18, 2014
If you loved "Boy in a Band" DO NOT READ THIS BOOK! Casanova Cowboy ruined all the great sentiment I had for the first book (which I gave a rare 5 star rating to).
Where do I begin?
1. In Casanova Cowboy, Morgan is painted in a poor light: she really is a slut without much self-esteem. I'm sorry, but I cannot cheer for a heroine who gets into drunk driving accidents not once, but twice and has gratuitous sex.
2. The relationship between Morgan and Mathew is downplayed to the point where it is literally dismissive and the reader is led to believe that Morgan was truly past it (and on to other disasters). In this book, the notion that Mathew was the great first love of her life is totally mitigated.
3. The relationship between Morgan and her mother was not believable. As a mother of a Teen, I cannot condone drinking with my child and accepting his/her sexual escapades. In fact, Morgan's mother is portrayed as an alcoholic who turns her daughter into a drinking buddy. Really?
4. Ryan was someone I loved in the first book. In this book? He is a slut who can't commit. Sleeping with two sisters and the mother? Really? And, he fits the pattern of every guy in Morgan's life and she quickly falls back into his arms. And, we are supposed to feel good about this?
I am so disappointed that I read this book. I believe many authors are falling into the trap of stretching what is otherwise compelling single book stories into sequels and trilogies and then losing the essence of their story. This was the case.
Finally, I was born in 1963 and was a teenager during the 70's and went to college in the early 80's. Snorting coke was NOT okay. It wasn't mainstream (I don't care that the book takes place in California) and I am angered that the author treats the drugs, the drinking and the gratuitous sex so casually.
Where do I begin?
1. In Casanova Cowboy, Morgan is painted in a poor light: she really is a slut without much self-esteem. I'm sorry, but I cannot cheer for a heroine who gets into drunk driving accidents not once, but twice and has gratuitous sex.
2. The relationship between Morgan and Mathew is downplayed to the point where it is literally dismissive and the reader is led to believe that Morgan was truly past it (and on to other disasters). In this book, the notion that Mathew was the great first love of her life is totally mitigated.
3. The relationship between Morgan and her mother was not believable. As a mother of a Teen, I cannot condone drinking with my child and accepting his/her sexual escapades. In fact, Morgan's mother is portrayed as an alcoholic who turns her daughter into a drinking buddy. Really?
4. Ryan was someone I loved in the first book. In this book? He is a slut who can't commit. Sleeping with two sisters and the mother? Really? And, he fits the pattern of every guy in Morgan's life and she quickly falls back into his arms. And, we are supposed to feel good about this?
I am so disappointed that I read this book. I believe many authors are falling into the trap of stretching what is otherwise compelling single book stories into sequels and trilogies and then losing the essence of their story. This was the case.
Finally, I was born in 1963 and was a teenager during the 70's and went to college in the early 80's. Snorting coke was NOT okay. It wasn't mainstream (I don't care that the book takes place in California) and I am angered that the author treats the drugs, the drinking and the gratuitous sex so casually.
May 25, 2014
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So this book is alll Morgans POV from Boy in a Band to now. She skims over her times with Matt and then begins to think about 'poor me". She is also very very very self absorbed this novel. I found myself not really liking Morgan. I kinda wanted to smack her upside the head at times but then I remember that we all go through this kind of self envolvement when he are in pain. Pain and hurt are Morgans feelins through this novel. She is discovering life and granted she is doing it the wrong way buuuut who hasnt makde stupid choices right? *raises hand*
I did enjoy seeing Morgan and her mother working on their relationship. The two have a unhealthy reltionship which can also cause issues for a young woman. Morgan needs support and her mother and her seem to be oil and water. The unhealthy realtionship along with the stringing along of Matt caused her to hane ALOT of self esteem issues....she is always putting herself down which causes her to make sooo many bad choices........
Ryan...sigh...loved him and the moments with Morgan and him. I thought he was a great character to also be causing issue for Morgan. BUt then he ends up stringing Morgan along too...ugh...poor girl......I was sooo stressed out and wanted to throw my kindle alot of the times.
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I received this book from the author for an honest review.
So this book is alll Morgans POV from Boy in a Band to now. She skims over her times with Matt and then begins to think about 'poor me". She is also very very very self absorbed this novel. I found myself not really liking Morgan. I kinda wanted to smack her upside the head at times but then I remember that we all go through this kind of self envolvement when he are in pain. Pain and hurt are Morgans feelins through this novel. She is discovering life and granted she is doing it the wrong way buuuut who hasnt makde stupid choices right? *raises hand*
I did enjoy seeing Morgan and her mother working on their relationship. The two have a unhealthy reltionship which can also cause issues for a young woman. Morgan needs support and her mother and her seem to be oil and water. The unhealthy realtionship along with the stringing along of Matt caused her to hane ALOT of self esteem issues....she is always putting herself down which causes her to make sooo many bad choices........
Ryan...sigh...loved him and the moments with Morgan and him. I thought he was a great character to also be causing issue for Morgan. BUt then he ends up stringing Morgan along too...ugh...poor girl......I was sooo stressed out and wanted to throw my kindle alot of the times.
June 7, 2014
This book Is a Presqeual from boy in a Band By Lisa Loomis. Its Morgan story when she meets Ryan and their story. Yes it offers you bits of Mathew. But it gives you more details of what happen when she was over 18 and trying to find love in all the wrong places.
The book starts off with Morgan Dating Max. Which she is in college. She gets in a bad wreck and that's when she decides things need to change. Her relationship with Max isn't a healthy one and he is continuing to lie to her.
Morgan finally moved on from Max and meets Ryan. Ryan and her hit it off as friend. They continued to grow together. and Things start moving in a direction that Morgan is comfortable with.
This book offered love, romance, friends becoming more, and sizzling hot sex!! I loved being able to see this point of the book it gave me what i felt i was missing in Boy in a Band. Even know it gave you the Happily ever after. I didn't fill i was left wondering how the relationship between Ryan & HeatherREdMorgan happen. Is it true if your best friends you should stay friends. Or Does being friends make for a better relationship. Guess you will have to read the book to find out how it turns out!!
The book starts off with Morgan Dating Max. Which she is in college. She gets in a bad wreck and that's when she decides things need to change. Her relationship with Max isn't a healthy one and he is continuing to lie to her.
Morgan finally moved on from Max and meets Ryan. Ryan and her hit it off as friend. They continued to grow together. and Things start moving in a direction that Morgan is comfortable with.
This book offered love, romance, friends becoming more, and sizzling hot sex!! I loved being able to see this point of the book it gave me what i felt i was missing in Boy in a Band. Even know it gave you the Happily ever after. I didn't fill i was left wondering how the relationship between Ryan & HeatherREdMorgan happen. Is it true if your best friends you should stay friends. Or Does being friends make for a better relationship. Guess you will have to read the book to find out how it turns out!!
August 12, 2013
**3 1/2 stars**
I liked this book better than the first. There was a pretty good story line and the characters were well developed. It just seemed pretty depressing though. Morgan always felt bad about herself and was always putting herself down, saying she was broken. Then should would go out and party and sleep with random guys. Finally towards the end, she seemed to catch in that you aren't going to find love sleeping with random people. Then there was Ryan. I liked him in the first book when he was introduced, but after reading this one, I kind of thought he was a total ass. I wasn't a huge fan of him, even at the end. Seemed like he was doing exactly what Matthew did to her, but still kept in touch. It was still a pretty good story though, I wasn't able to put it down.
I liked this book better than the first. There was a pretty good story line and the characters were well developed. It just seemed pretty depressing though. Morgan always felt bad about herself and was always putting herself down, saying she was broken. Then should would go out and party and sleep with random guys. Finally towards the end, she seemed to catch in that you aren't going to find love sleeping with random people. Then there was Ryan. I liked him in the first book when he was introduced, but after reading this one, I kind of thought he was a total ass. I wasn't a huge fan of him, even at the end. Seemed like he was doing exactly what Matthew did to her, but still kept in touch. It was still a pretty good story though, I wasn't able to put it down.
June 8, 2014
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review. I have not read any other books by Lisa Loomis, so I wasn't sure what to expect. If you are looking for a quick, hot, steamy read this is not the book for you. If, however, you are ready for a coming of age story that truly allows you to connect to the characters this should definitely be put on your to be read list. Morgan has spent years in and out of relationships, knowing that something just wasn't right. She didn't know what true love was, nor if she was made for a loving relationship. This is the story of Morgan's realization that life is what you make it. Morgan's story is not light and fun, but it is real. Loomis shows the reality of life and the highs and lows of humanity.
July 29, 2013
This book is a sequel to Boy In A Band. It could be read as a stand alone but I was glad that I had read Boy In A Band first so I knew some history with Morgan. This story is about Ryan and Morgan, it is a wonderful story with a lot of heartwrenching moments. Lisa makes me feel like I am there in this story I feel their pain and joy. Between Casanova Cowboy and Boy In A Band I can not stop thinking about the characters. Amazing book and series!
August 4, 2013
I like how the author tells the story from each of the main characters side of the story. Morgan's story was on that i felt the most for . To try and figure out what you want in a relationship and then to have two different guys play with her heart and feelings. Then to see her relationship with her mom be tested at times too. Now to get Ryan's side of the story from his view. Hopefully we wont feel like we need to smack him for being a jerk at times.
September 11, 2014
This is Morgan & Ryan's story with a little bit of Mathew mixed in. Morgan complains she can't find a guy who truly loves her. Well she needs to value herself a little more and cut down on the bed-hopping casual sex. If she doesn't respect herself how does she expect her "boyfriends" to respect her?
August 3, 2013
This is the follow up to Boy in a Band & covers in more detail time periods discussed in the first one. Between these 2 books I cried like a baby around the last 25%. Very raw & emotional look at love & loss that is just heart breaking!! 5***** Kleenex review!!
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