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Midnight Heat
(Midnight Cowboys #3)
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He needs to escape...
Justin Skaggs is on the road to anywhere—as long as it's far from home—when fate throws a kindred spirit across his path.
She needs to get to Oklahoma...
Phoenix Montagno can't believe her luck when she runs into the hottie from the bar. He's the key to her getting everything she's always wanted, but she can't tell him that. Luckily he's not interested i ...more
Justin Skaggs is on the road to anywhere—as long as it's far from home—when fate throws a kindred spirit across his path.
She needs to get to Oklahoma...
Phoenix Montagno can't believe her luck when she runs into the hottie from the bar. He's the key to her getting everything she's always wanted, but she can't tell him that. Luckily he's not interested i ...more
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4.5 - "I've wanted you since Texas." Stars!
I am a massive fan of the Midnight Cowboys series, the first two books offered up stellar romances with slightly different and very underused tropes. Although Cat Johnson went the more traditional route in the coupling and main trope themes with Midnight Heat it was good to finally get to know Justin Skaggs on a more intimate level!
I loved that Rohn and Bonnie (book two; Midnight Wrangler), played a pivotal part in the story between Justin and Phoenix a ...more
I am a massive fan of the Midnight Cowboys series, the first two books offered up stellar romances with slightly different and very underused tropes. Although Cat Johnson went the more traditional route in the coupling and main trope themes with Midnight Heat it was good to finally get to know Justin Skaggs on a more intimate level!
I loved that Rohn and Bonnie (book two; Midnight Wrangler), played a pivotal part in the story between Justin and Phoenix a ...more
• Midnight Cowboys #3
• standalone, but you should read the previous book, where we meet Justin and find out about a backstory that might be important for this book! ☺ ► Midnight Wrangler
California teacher Phoenix lost her birth certificate; she needs it to get a passport - to go on a trip to Aruba with a friend. Once the new certificate arrives, she accidentally finds out the name of her birth mother!
And off she goes to meet that woman in Arizona, without telling her parents and without even kno ...more
4.5 stars
Midnight Heat was a great read, I enjoyed the storyline & the characters were likable, passionate, sweet and together they made my heart swoon.
Justin had a beautiful heart, I loved how much he cared and stressed over his mother.
He would put aside his own happiness & needs to help her his mother get through the day and never looking for an easy way out.
Phoenix was sweet, funny and passionate. I loved watching Phoenix and Justin relationship develop, they had amazing chemistry and they m ...more
Midnight Heat was a great read, I enjoyed the storyline & the characters were likable, passionate, sweet and together they made my heart swoon.
Justin had a beautiful heart, I loved how much he cared and stressed over his mother.
He would put aside his own happiness & needs to help her his mother get through the day and never looking for an easy way out.
Phoenix was sweet, funny and passionate. I loved watching Phoenix and Justin relationship develop, they had amazing chemistry and they m ...more
Justin Skaggs has been feeling adrift since his brother was killed in Afghanistan. He decides to move back home to Oklahoma help his heartbroken mom. On his way, Justin’s friend Rohn asked Justin to pick up his fiancée Bonnie’s thing from her place. But instead Justin encountered
Phoenix Montagno, a first grade teacher.
Phoenix was in search of her biological mother and a letter with an address led her to Bonnie’s house. Phoenix decided to travel with Justin in her question to locate her biologic ...more
Phoenix Montagno, a first grade teacher.
Phoenix was in search of her biological mother and a letter with an address led her to Bonnie’s house. Phoenix decided to travel with Justin in her question to locate her biologic ...more
1. Not much to say about this one; it's a slow burn (sloooow burn) romance with little chemistry between two somewhat likeable characters. For most of the book, Justin is a mopey, depressed, boring guy and Phoenix is a nice-enough, boring girl. The story is pretty much a continuation of Book 2 (Midnight Wrangler) - which was also a slow burn, somewhat boring read.
2. The main conflict was a big one: adopted Phoenix was looking for her birth mother and had not told her parents she was travelling t ...more
2. The main conflict was a big one: adopted Phoenix was looking for her birth mother and had not told her parents she was travelling t ...more
Slick's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4.5 stars
There was much I loved about Midnight Heat by Cat Johnson including the absolute freaky way that the hero and heroine met, the secrets they both held on to so tightly, the way they came together and the way they were able to move past the mistakes they made to find their happy place in life. Sometimes a relationship happens in a moment and sometimes it takes time, distance, perspective and some really good advice from an unusual sour ...more
4.5 stars
There was much I loved about Midnight Heat by Cat Johnson including the absolute freaky way that the hero and heroine met, the secrets they both held on to so tightly, the way they came together and the way they were able to move past the mistakes they made to find their happy place in life. Sometimes a relationship happens in a moment and sometimes it takes time, distance, perspective and some really good advice from an unusual sour ...more
I read and liked the first book. Skimmed the second book. And read this one. So...I liked this book on the whole. I like that all of the characters in this series are not alpha males who own their own mega ranches. The two I read are hired hands who work for the guy in the second book. Justin, the hero here, lives with his mother to help her through the grief from loss of her husband and her older son. I like a nice guy with nice manners living an ordinary life. The book was mainly told from his
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The author leaves us with a happy for now ending but I'm hopeful that the next book in this series will include more about Phoenix and Justin. I could have read more about this couple.
The story picks up where Midnight Cowboy ends. Its crucial that you read Midnight Cowboy before reading Midnight Heat. I thought the author did a brilliant job weaving these two stories together.
Phoenix and Justin's relationship started as platonic but you could feel a spark between the couple immediately. Justin ...more
The story picks up where Midnight Cowboy ends. Its crucial that you read Midnight Cowboy before reading Midnight Heat. I thought the author did a brilliant job weaving these two stories together.
Phoenix and Justin's relationship started as platonic but you could feel a spark between the couple immediately. Justin ...more
Rebuilding
Five Amazing Stars
I was so thrilled now to read the third book of this gorgeous wonderful series, Midnight Cowboys. I was just so excited to read Justin Skaggs book. He is simply the greatest guy. The sweetest man. I was so hoping that he could finally meet the woman of his dreams.
After Justin enter the bar he saw a man, Ray, who he known for many years. Ray who was actually much older than him was a continually smoker. He simply stunk. If he didn't stop Justin knew it would be the en ...more
Five Amazing Stars
I was so thrilled now to read the third book of this gorgeous wonderful series, Midnight Cowboys. I was just so excited to read Justin Skaggs book. He is simply the greatest guy. The sweetest man. I was so hoping that he could finally meet the woman of his dreams.
After Justin enter the bar he saw a man, Ray, who he known for many years. Ray who was actually much older than him was a continually smoker. He simply stunk. If he didn't stop Justin knew it would be the en ...more
This is a pleasant, uncomplicated book. Phoenix finds out who her birth mother is due to a clerical error. She decides to drive from California to Phoenix to meet her, but on the outskirts of Phoenix the car breaks down. Since no one in these books has AAA, Phoenix is a little stuck. She makes it to her mother's house only to find Justin moving her mother's stuff to Oklahoma. Phoenix talks Justin into taking her back to Oklahoma so she can meet her mother.
Justin is taking care of his severely de ...more
Justin is taking care of his severely de ...more
In the word of my friend Nadia........... Meh !
In a last minute decision that is rushed due to school starting Phoenix decides to go to Arizona then on to Oklahoma to find out more on some information that is mistakenly given to her. Her haste has her on the side of the road in front of a dive bar with a broke down car and little car sense. Hoping that her car will “get better” she goes into the bar looking for some assistance. What she finds is the cowboy who will be her savior.
A long drive is what Justin was looking for when Rohn wrangles ...more
A long drive is what Justin was looking for when Rohn wrangles ...more
I have been waiting and waiting for this book and finally Justin!!! Okay so after the previous book you can pretty much guess who was going to be with Justin and I have to say I'm really pleased how Johnson ended up pulling off not only these two characters meeting but how well the story went.
If you haven't read the first two book I have to suggest that you do because while this could be read as a standalone the previous book gives you the set up for this book. With that being said...
As I said ...more
If you haven't read the first two book I have to suggest that you do because while this could be read as a standalone the previous book gives you the set up for this book. With that being said...
As I said ...more
So this story was a slow burn and build up, but not with a lot of sexual tension, just flashes. That isn't a bad thing, because you really got to see the development of the characters together as a couple. They became friends, and it wasn't driven by their lust, it was ruled by them actually getting to know and like each other. Then, every once in a while, both of them had a flash of attraction to the other, but it simmered with them, rather than dictated them
It needed to be that way because our ...more
It needed to be that way because our ...more
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
4.5* sizzling stars
Having read and enjoyed the first two books, I was interested to see where the story would go next - and this was a REALLY good direction to take! Do read the previous two before you come to this one, as it makes a big difference to know the background - or at least read book 2, as that is important to the plot. I am going to assume that you have in this review.
Given how we left things in book 2, I wa ...more
4.5* sizzling stars
Having read and enjoyed the first two books, I was interested to see where the story would go next - and this was a REALLY good direction to take! Do read the previous two before you come to this one, as it makes a big difference to know the background - or at least read book 2, as that is important to the plot. I am going to assume that you have in this review.
Given how we left things in book 2, I wa ...more
4.5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, grief, depression, and heartbreak.
If you have not already read the below I recommend reading them first:
Midnight Ride (Midnight Cowboys #1)
Midnight Wrangler (Midnight Cowboys #2)
This is Phoenix and Justin’s story. With the anniversary of his brother’s death coming up Justin needs to get away for a while. His boss gives him a chance at a road trip to clear his mind. While on the road he meets Phoenix. Phoenix is on a miss ...more
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, grief, depression, and heartbreak.
If you have not already read the below I recommend reading them first:
Midnight Ride (Midnight Cowboys #1)
Midnight Wrangler (Midnight Cowboys #2)
This is Phoenix and Justin’s story. With the anniversary of his brother’s death coming up Justin needs to get away for a while. His boss gives him a chance at a road trip to clear his mind. While on the road he meets Phoenix. Phoenix is on a miss ...more
The first portion of this story, a good 25% of it deal with how Justin and Phoenix meet at a house in Arizona when he lives in Oklahoma and she lives in California.
Due to the time spent separately, the story feels a little rushed, which on one hand makes sense as they are only together for 2 days, but on the other makes it difficult to be totally invested in the relationship they are building. The author handles this in what feels like a realistic way and ends the story on a "Happily for Now" in ...more
Due to the time spent separately, the story feels a little rushed, which on one hand makes sense as they are only together for 2 days, but on the other makes it difficult to be totally invested in the relationship they are building. The author handles this in what feels like a realistic way and ends the story on a "Happily for Now" in ...more
Jan 05, 2015
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Five awesome stars!!!
You would think that I'd have learned my lesson by now about this author and how she likes to leave endings open-ended with no real resolution. But seeing as I'm a sucker for punishment I guess, I gave this one a read after the first two in the series (this was after completing the previous related series). I have to say, this one was the biggest disappointment of them all in terms of endings. I mean they never even say "I love you" in this book - that's honestly the first time that's ever happe
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Phoenix didn't set out to learn about her birth mother but when a clerical error gives her her birth mother's name she know she has to meet her. And just like how this journey started, a series of mishaps means she's stranded in Phoenix, AZ with a broken down car and the knowledge that her birth mother has moved states. Her one bright spot is a chance encounter with Justin who happens to be travelling her way. Justin didn't want or need a travelling companion but Phoenix seems to be the bright s
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Riding Shotgun With The Cowboy
Justin is stressed out by all of his responsibilities, working on Rohn’s ranch, caring for his mother and dealing with his own grief after his brother was killed in Afghanistan. He decides to ask for some time off. Rohn offers him a job running to AZ to move Bonnie & Tammy’s things back to OK. That’s were he runs into her....Phoenix, she has recently been sent the original copy of her birth certificate. Not the closed adoption one, but the one with her moms name on ...more
Justin is stressed out by all of his responsibilities, working on Rohn’s ranch, caring for his mother and dealing with his own grief after his brother was killed in Afghanistan. He decides to ask for some time off. Rohn offers him a job running to AZ to move Bonnie & Tammy’s things back to OK. That’s were he runs into her....Phoenix, she has recently been sent the original copy of her birth certificate. Not the closed adoption one, but the one with her moms name on ...more
Western Cowboy Romance
Soldiers die; and their families go to war with them. A wrangler makes for an odd mama’s boy but when his younger brother dies and his mother goes into a severe depression Justin moves home to support her. Where else would he meet his love interest but in a bar? Pheonix is a teacher adopted at birth who has just discovered the name of her birth mother.
As the story unfolds they go on a roadtrip. About half-way through I lost interest. Malthus Law may have imposed its will b ...more
Soldiers die; and their families go to war with them. A wrangler makes for an odd mama’s boy but when his younger brother dies and his mother goes into a severe depression Justin moves home to support her. Where else would he meet his love interest but in a bar? Pheonix is a teacher adopted at birth who has just discovered the name of her birth mother.
As the story unfolds they go on a roadtrip. About half-way through I lost interest. Malthus Law may have imposed its will b ...more
Justin just needs a little time away from home and away from his mother's depression after her older son's death. Justin's boss sends him to Arizona to move furniture for the boss's future wife, Bonnie, back to Oklahoma. While in Arizona, Justin finds Phoenix looking for Bonnie. Phoenix thinks Bonnie might be her birth mother. Because Phoenix's car broke down, Phoenix gets a ride to Oklahoma with Justin.
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I really enjoyed this one. Justin and Phoenix were very likeable, and the plot was interesting. There was not an overabundance of sex and no insta-love. The couple grew to like each other in a believable time frame, while each was going through separate intense experiences of their own. No cheating and a guaranteed HE A. My kind of romance!
Cowboys! Need I say more 😉 Cat Johnson is great at this, I was hooked from then beginning and now a have a pretty good idea what's going to get Colton so I can't wait to get the next one to hear his story.
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Another good one
This was a sweet book Justin and Phoenix a good pair. You don't read many books about a grown man trying to help his momma. Justin was written just right on heck the whole series was just right. I hope there is another one coming soon. ...more
This was a sweet book Justin and Phoenix a good pair. You don't read many books about a grown man trying to help his momma. Justin was written just right on heck the whole series was just right. I hope there is another one coming soon. ...more
This book was emotional! Justin and his mom trying to get over his brother's death and Phoenix finding her birth parents and not sure what to expect. This book also had a lot of good feelings! This was a fast moving book and I am so glad that things worked out for everyone!
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Really sweet story with a twist that wraps the last book into this plot. Hoping there will be more in the series. My heart broke - got hopeful - and made me smile.
Enjoyable read
Enjoyable enough read but it felt as though the story cut off abruptly. Wasn’t expecting forever after but it just seemed to stop and some issues felt outstanding.
Enjoyable enough read but it felt as though the story cut off abruptly. Wasn’t expecting forever after but it just seemed to stop and some issues felt outstanding.
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It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been p ...more
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