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Texas Trouble #9
Worth The Trouble
Horse trainer and female ranch hand Roxanne Baker's daddy had warned her about smooth-talking city boys at sixteen. She had always taken his advice as gospel until she met Ethan Cassidy.
Until then it had been easy, because she intimidated most men in her profession, most men in general. When she didn't intimidate them, Rocky became a stumbling idiot around them, not able to string two words together.
When Ethan, her only female friend's brother, visited the R & R Ranch for the bull riding adventure a year prior, and proceeded to save his sister from a flooded creek, Rocky developed a serious case of hero worship. At Terri's wedding, that turns into much more.
The next time she sees Ethan though, he is a changed man, definitely not the charming alpha firefighter who had made love to her in the hayloft all night long. He wants nothing to do with her, and Rocky is determined to find out what happened to him and help him find that man again.
Spec Ops Paramedic and Firefighter, Ethan Cassidy has the world by the balls. In his job and his involvement with the Texas Task Force 1, Ethan takes risks every day that would turn most people's stomach, both to save lives and to feed his adrenaline addiction. He knows that every day could be his last, so he milks every ounce of zest out of life that he can find.
Roxanne Baker's long legs and cherry-flavored lips are just the kind of zest he likes best. The capable and country-beautiful female ranch hand intrigues him when he visits his sister's ranch to learn to ride rodeo bulls. She won't give him the time of day however, so he waits until Terri's wedding and tries again with her.
After the wedding and a wonderous night in the hayloft with Roxanne, Ethan goes back to Henrietta and his life is changed forever by an accident on the job. Ethan is depressed and refuses therapy to rehabilitate, because what's the use? He will never be a firefighter or paramedic again. He is thirty years old and his life is over.
His sister won't let him wallow though, she comes and drags him back to the ranch, and between her and Roxanne, Ethan has no choice but to work hard to recover. When Rocky joins an equine search and rescue team, and invites him to join too, he finds his motivation and new purpose.
A fire investigation of the accident scene shows that his accident may have been no accident at all and Ethan is shocked to find out a member of his fire crew might have been behind trying to kill him.
A child goes missing in Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the equine search and rescue team is called upon to help the Texas Task Force find her. Ethan and Roxanne work together as a team there, but other forces are at work too to make sure they don't leave that wilderness alive.
Working together in that park, both Ethan and Roxanne find exactly what they've been searching for--love. Holding on to that love though will take using every skill they possess, but in the end they know it will all be worth the trouble.
Until then it had been easy, because she intimidated most men in her profession, most men in general. When she didn't intimidate them, Rocky became a stumbling idiot around them, not able to string two words together.
When Ethan, her only female friend's brother, visited the R & R Ranch for the bull riding adventure a year prior, and proceeded to save his sister from a flooded creek, Rocky developed a serious case of hero worship. At Terri's wedding, that turns into much more.
The next time she sees Ethan though, he is a changed man, definitely not the charming alpha firefighter who had made love to her in the hayloft all night long. He wants nothing to do with her, and Rocky is determined to find out what happened to him and help him find that man again.
Spec Ops Paramedic and Firefighter, Ethan Cassidy has the world by the balls. In his job and his involvement with the Texas Task Force 1, Ethan takes risks every day that would turn most people's stomach, both to save lives and to feed his adrenaline addiction. He knows that every day could be his last, so he milks every ounce of zest out of life that he can find.
Roxanne Baker's long legs and cherry-flavored lips are just the kind of zest he likes best. The capable and country-beautiful female ranch hand intrigues him when he visits his sister's ranch to learn to ride rodeo bulls. She won't give him the time of day however, so he waits until Terri's wedding and tries again with her.
After the wedding and a wonderous night in the hayloft with Roxanne, Ethan goes back to Henrietta and his life is changed forever by an accident on the job. Ethan is depressed and refuses therapy to rehabilitate, because what's the use? He will never be a firefighter or paramedic again. He is thirty years old and his life is over.
His sister won't let him wallow though, she comes and drags him back to the ranch, and between her and Roxanne, Ethan has no choice but to work hard to recover. When Rocky joins an equine search and rescue team, and invites him to join too, he finds his motivation and new purpose.
A fire investigation of the accident scene shows that his accident may have been no accident at all and Ethan is shocked to find out a member of his fire crew might have been behind trying to kill him.
A child goes missing in Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the equine search and rescue team is called upon to help the Texas Task Force find her. Ethan and Roxanne work together as a team there, but other forces are at work too to make sure they don't leave that wilderness alive.
Working together in that park, both Ethan and Roxanne find exactly what they've been searching for--love. Holding on to that love though will take using every skill they possess, but in the end they know it will all be worth the trouble.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2013
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Becky McGraw
44 books493 followersA Jill of many trades, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Becky McGraw has been an optician, a beautician, a legal secretary, a real estate broker, web designer, graphic artist, and romance writer. She knows just enough to make her dangerous, and her humor-laced contemporary western cowboy, and military, police procedural romantic suspense novels varied and interesting. Becky resides in Florida with her husband of thirty-three years and her dog Abby. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network.
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HARD LANDING: Deep Six Security Book 6
When Maddie Carter comes back from the grave, will Hawk have a fresh start with the one who got
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After Burn (working title)
You can contact Becky McGraw here:
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Email: beckymcgrawbooks@gmail.com
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June 12, 2013
The ninth book in the Texas Trouble series by Becky McGraw. This is the first book I've read by this author and I'm sure it won't be the last. I wasn't paying attention to the fact it was a series book but it was a book that can easily be read as a stand-alone. Ethan and Rocky met before but hook up the night of Rocky's best friend's wedding. Ethan leaves and doesn't stay in contact with Rocky which hurts her feelings but what would a handsome city man want with a tom-boy gal like her? Then Ethan had a tragic accident on the job that makes him wonder if he will ever walk again. He returns to the ranch to recuperate.
Not bad. A bit heart-wrenching at times and no real surprises for me but it was written in a way that I enjoyed. It didn't lag too much and had a bit of suspense thrown in. I'd recommend it!
Not bad. A bit heart-wrenching at times and no real surprises for me but it was written in a way that I enjoyed. It didn't lag too much and had a bit of suspense thrown in. I'd recommend it!
May 2, 2013
A difficult book to write well and Ms. McGraw nails it. Our strong alpha hero Ethan Cassidy has a debilitating back injury that changes him both physically and emotionally. This book follows Ethan’s journey back to health and to love.
Rocky is the perfect lady to stand by his side in this journey. She rides and shoots with perfection. There is very little a cowboy can do that Rocky can’t. But she has a vulnerable side too. With a drop dead gorgeous sister who is the definition of female, how or why would Rocky compete?
The highs of the book are hot, sexy and fun. The lows drag the tears or compassion from you by the handful. I laughed with Rocky, yelled at Ethan and flipped pages quickly through the fast paced action packed book.
The book is almost perfect. The book had to end before Ethan made his complete recovery emotionally. I feel this boy, once he starts being a bit more honest with Rocky, will be a perfect man to handle her feistiness. I look forward to the next books in the series where I hope we will see Ethan again.
✭✭✭✭ four star.
Rocky is the perfect lady to stand by his side in this journey. She rides and shoots with perfection. There is very little a cowboy can do that Rocky can’t. But she has a vulnerable side too. With a drop dead gorgeous sister who is the definition of female, how or why would Rocky compete?
The highs of the book are hot, sexy and fun. The lows drag the tears or compassion from you by the handful. I laughed with Rocky, yelled at Ethan and flipped pages quickly through the fast paced action packed book.
The book is almost perfect. The book had to end before Ethan made his complete recovery emotionally. I feel this boy, once he starts being a bit more honest with Rocky, will be a perfect man to handle her feistiness. I look forward to the next books in the series where I hope we will see Ethan again.
✭✭✭✭ four star.
April 27, 2013
So I know last time I said the last book was my favorite but Worth the Trouble was defiantly my favorite now. There were times when I wanted to punch Ethan for Rox but yet I understood his point so I cut him so slack. I wanted Rox to see what everyone else saw in her including myself and not let what society has said was perfect get to her. She was perfect in every way that counted. I loved how she took control in the end and stopped..... from happening. I was so entertained and lost in their world of ups and downs, I finished it in three hours...
June 3, 2013
These two are as stubborn as each other and suited perfectly but my god do they have an uphill battle! Although I am bereft at finishing what is published in this series I do hope there are more to come :D
April 28, 2013
Another winner by Becky McGraw. The book is full of excitement, suspense, hot firemen. Great story,... Awesome read.
May 18, 2013
Absolutely loved it!!
November 5, 2017
What a piece of work×2!
5 stars for 2 of the most stubborn characters Becky has written to date. I always wondered if she would find someone for either of them. Giving Roxanne and Ethan each other was epic. His injury and rehab were really excellent storylines and Roxanne was awesome. Absolutely wonderful romance full of ups and downs and I loved every page. Bravo Becky Write on! Davia.
5 stars for 2 of the most stubborn characters Becky has written to date. I always wondered if she would find someone for either of them. Giving Roxanne and Ethan each other was epic. His injury and rehab were really excellent storylines and Roxanne was awesome. Absolutely wonderful romance full of ups and downs and I loved every page. Bravo Becky Write on! Davia.
April 7, 2018
It has a bit of everything!
There is everything here; action, drama, mystery, and most importantly HEAT. The characters are strong and you can relate to them. If you haven't checked out this series then you should, you won't be disappointed.
There is everything here; action, drama, mystery, and most importantly HEAT. The characters are strong and you can relate to them. If you haven't checked out this series then you should, you won't be disappointed.
July 22, 2020
5 Stars
Becky's books are always a great read. Especially since the characters are the most normal people you could hope to fine. I highly recommend this book as well as all her other books.
Becky's books are always a great read. Especially since the characters are the most normal people you could hope to fine. I highly recommend this book as well as all her other books.
October 23, 2017
Worth the Trouble review
Worth the Trouble is the ninth western romantic suspense book in the Texas Trouble series written by author Becky McGraw.
Worth the Trouble is the ninth western romantic suspense book in the Texas Trouble series written by author Becky McGraw.
March 5, 2017
Holy smokes!
Ethan sure gets himself into trouble! The sexy firefighter has just about given up on life, but hard headed Roxanne just might have the cure.
Ethan sure gets himself into trouble! The sexy firefighter has just about given up on life, but hard headed Roxanne just might have the cure.
November 21, 2013
I won a paperback copy of this book, in a facebook party, and because of the cover I had to start reading it. I had never read a book by Becky McGraw, but now I have to get all of them, because I thought this one was awesome. This story is about Roxanne and Ethan, and what can I say, I loved them both. Roxanne, is tough and sassy, outspoken and beautiful, although she does not believe that. Ethan, is a firefighter, Spec. Ops Paramedic and all around hero. He has a dangerous job, and adds to that with his dangerous hobbies. They meet for the first time at Roxanne's best friend Terri's wedding. Terri also happens to be Ethan's sister. When Ethan gets injured in a terrible fire, he becomes really depressed, and has to be shown tough love to get him to move forward. And move forward he does, sometimes with hilarious endings, loved his first golf cart ride. Not gonna say more about that, you will have to read the book to find out. Ethan and Roxanne, both join an equine rescue team and are called on to help find a missing child in the State Park. And since Ethan has recently found out that his accident may have not been an accident after all, it turns out to be a real adventure. Can Ethan and Roxanne survive and give in to their feelings for one another? If there were more than five stars, I would have rewarded them to Becky McGraw, because I absolutely loved this book, and am looking forward to reading the rest of this series. If you love romance, some humor,and suspense then you need to read this book.
January 2, 2014
Book 9 is Rocky (Roxanne) and Ethan's story. Ethan is Terri's brother and he is the firefighter in the family. Rocky is a tomboy girl and she is a ranch hand on the dude ranch that Chase and Joel have. They meet during Terri's wedding and kind of have a one night stand. A year later Ethan is hurt in a fire and he is in a wheel chair. For two months he stays in his room at his parents house and feels sorry for his self. Terri wants to help so she takes him to the ranch and starts his therapy for him to get back strength to walk. While there he is once again reunited with Rocky although it is a rocky road. This is a great love story and a good read
January 11, 2015
After an accident that breaks his back while fighting a fire, Ethan gives up on life... His sister Is having none of it, dragging him out of his funk... Going to stay at her ranch, he meets Rocky, their horse trainer... Who's job is to get him back on his feet and their connection is instant, but Ethan is stubborn and thinks she feels sorry for him... I loved this book, the storyline hooked me from the beginning....
July 3, 2019
Another great read from Becky. Ethan and Rocky wow!!!! What a pair, Ethan is as bullheaded as Rocky is stubborn and two don’t mix lol it’s takes quite a few tries for these two to get things going on with each other and In-between exciting things happen like fire and explosions and back injuries, riverside rescues, car trouble, missing children and kidnapping wow!!!! Can’t wait to read the rest of this series
January 16, 2015
enjoyed the book
I'm enjoying the series. So far these two crack me up. I wish would could see more of their relationship after their together. I feel the writer cuts us off. We don't know how they end up and Terri hasn't had her baby. I hope we see more of them in the next book.
I'm enjoying the series. So far these two crack me up. I wish would could see more of their relationship after their together. I feel the writer cuts us off. We don't know how they end up and Terri hasn't had her baby. I hope we see more of them in the next book.
May 9, 2015
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Becky McGraw's book, Worth The Trouble. What a great read! Worth The Trouble had it all, sassy kickass heroine, sexy fireman hero, I enjoyed all the characters. This book is packed with drama, action, humor and heat. I look forward to reading more from Becky McGraw. Worth The Trouble is a complete book, not a cliffhanger.
June 1, 2014
A real feel good story
As I said with the last one, the books in this series just keep getting better. The characters are so good and sexy they make you hope things will work for them. Can not wait for the next one.
As I said with the last one, the books in this series just keep getting better. The characters are so good and sexy they make you hope things will work for them. Can not wait for the next one.
March 18, 2023
🌟🌟🌟🌟
I absolutely freaking love Roxy and Ethan, I loved their chemistry and just Roxy in general. Their story was good to read
I absolutely freaking love Roxy and Ethan, I loved their chemistry and just Roxy in general. Their story was good to read
August 18, 2014
Loved Ethan and Rockys story!!! As always love the action in these books, great characters and story lines!!! Must reads!!
March 21, 2016
Great Read!
This is a great story, continuing the series but could absolutely be read as a stand alone and make perfect sense.
This is a great story, continuing the series but could absolutely be read as a stand alone and make perfect sense.
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