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Blue Falls, Texas #12
Her Texas Rodeo Cowboy
RISKING HER HEART
Sloane Hartley is deeply rooted to her family's ranch in Blue Falls, Texas. So she isn't about to risk falling for a tempting tumbleweed like Jason Till. To Sloane, Jason is a handsome heartbreak waiting to happen. Like all rodeo cowboys. If she ever let herself love again, she certainly wouldn't pick someone like him!
Jason only has eyes for one prize--the steer-wrestling championship. And he can't afford any distractions. Certainly not a blonde beauty with trust issues like Sloane. She represents everything a cowboy on the circuit can't have anyway--home, family, a real relationship. Everything he thought he didn't need. But when he's with Sloane, Jason can't remember why winning at the rodeo seemed so important...
Sloane Hartley is deeply rooted to her family's ranch in Blue Falls, Texas. So she isn't about to risk falling for a tempting tumbleweed like Jason Till. To Sloane, Jason is a handsome heartbreak waiting to happen. Like all rodeo cowboys. If she ever let herself love again, she certainly wouldn't pick someone like him!
Jason only has eyes for one prize--the steer-wrestling championship. And he can't afford any distractions. Certainly not a blonde beauty with trust issues like Sloane. She represents everything a cowboy on the circuit can't have anyway--home, family, a real relationship. Everything he thought he didn't need. But when he's with Sloane, Jason can't remember why winning at the rodeo seemed so important...
- GenresRomance
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published September 5, 2017
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Trish Milburn
111 books258 followersTrish Milburn is the author of more than 60 romance and young adult novels, a huge fan of Asian dramas and K-pop music, prefers Marvel over D.C. (except Wonder Woman is awesome), and loves road trips and visiting national and state parks, enjoys the treasure hunt of thrifting, and of course is an avid reader with a never-ending to-be-read pile.
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Learn more about Trish on her website, www.trishmilburn.com -- where you'll also find links to her social media.
Have a question? Be sure to check out the Goodreads option to ask about my books, K-pop, K-dramas, or writing.
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March 5, 2018
Good book. Jason is a steer-wrestler, determined to make it back to the National Finals. He plans to keep his eye on the prize and not let himself get distracted by a pretty face. But from the moment he saw her at the Blue Falls fairgrounds, Jason couldn't keep Sloane off his mind. Sloane has spent most of her life in Blue Falls and her roots are buried deep. Tempting though he is, Jason isn't the type to stick around.
I loved the development of Jason and Sloane's relationship. From the moment they met, they were drawn to each other. I loved Jason's determination to get to know Sloane better, even though he knows he may be asking for trouble. I liked him from the moment he started interacting with the kids at the rodeo. Maybe it's because he seems to have a little bit of kid still in himself, but he had no trouble talking to them. He further won my heart when he showed up at the ranch the next day to spend more time with them. He also opened up a soft spot in Sloane's heart because of the kindness he showed the kids.
Sloane showed a fair amount of resistance to Jason's overtures. She had been burned a couple of times by men who didn't stick around, so she is determined to protect her heart. She also doesn't want to deal with her mother's blatant matchmaking. Sloane experiences some pretty intense conflicts as her heart wants to say yes to spending time with Jason, but her mind continues to tell her it's a bad idea.
I liked their first "date" as it was a pretty laid back, simple dinner and walk. Jason does push a little when he kisses her but backs off when he realizes that she's about to run. I liked Jason's persistence as he worked to stay in touch with Sloane while he traveled from rodeo to rodeo. I liked the way that he slowly wore her down until he could get back to Texas. Their zoo date was really sweet and romantic. I liked the way that Sloane was comfortable enough with Jason that she told him about her childhood, though it also freaked her out that she did.
I did get a little frustrated with Sloane when she would blow hot and cold with Jason. Things would go along well, then something would scare her and she would pull back. I really wanted to shake her until she would see that he wasn't like the other men she'd been with. I did love Sloane's dedication to her camps for at-risk kids. It's easy to see how deeply she feels about the work she does. When Sloane gets news/a request that turns her life upside down, she doesn't hesitate to dive in. I loved the support that she got from both Jason and her family.
Jason wasn't perfect either. It takes him a while to realize that he has stayed on the rodeo circuit more because of expectations than any real drive. However, he is also not a quitter, and I liked seeing him continue to push himself to meet his goal. He's hurt and upset when Sloane pushes him away the last time, but he doesn't give up on her.
Both Sloane and Jason have to come to terms with their motivations before they can contemplate a life together. I liked the way that Jason's parents and sister helped him see where his heart really was. Sloane was a harder nut to crack, and it took some blunt talk from her sister and her mother for her to see that she was letting her past rule her future. I loved her big moment at the end as she took a chance and put her heart on the line.
I loved the kids that Sloane had at her ranch and the rodeo. Their stories broke my heart, and I loved how determined Sloane and her family were to give them a good time. I loved how each of them tugged at Jason's heart and how he responded to them. I loved the depth of Jason's support of Sloane's dream and the surprise he had for her at the end.
I loved the development of Jason and Sloane's relationship. From the moment they met, they were drawn to each other. I loved Jason's determination to get to know Sloane better, even though he knows he may be asking for trouble. I liked him from the moment he started interacting with the kids at the rodeo. Maybe it's because he seems to have a little bit of kid still in himself, but he had no trouble talking to them. He further won my heart when he showed up at the ranch the next day to spend more time with them. He also opened up a soft spot in Sloane's heart because of the kindness he showed the kids.
Sloane showed a fair amount of resistance to Jason's overtures. She had been burned a couple of times by men who didn't stick around, so she is determined to protect her heart. She also doesn't want to deal with her mother's blatant matchmaking. Sloane experiences some pretty intense conflicts as her heart wants to say yes to spending time with Jason, but her mind continues to tell her it's a bad idea.
I liked their first "date" as it was a pretty laid back, simple dinner and walk. Jason does push a little when he kisses her but backs off when he realizes that she's about to run. I liked Jason's persistence as he worked to stay in touch with Sloane while he traveled from rodeo to rodeo. I liked the way that he slowly wore her down until he could get back to Texas. Their zoo date was really sweet and romantic. I liked the way that Sloane was comfortable enough with Jason that she told him about her childhood, though it also freaked her out that she did.
I did get a little frustrated with Sloane when she would blow hot and cold with Jason. Things would go along well, then something would scare her and she would pull back. I really wanted to shake her until she would see that he wasn't like the other men she'd been with. I did love Sloane's dedication to her camps for at-risk kids. It's easy to see how deeply she feels about the work she does. When Sloane gets news/a request that turns her life upside down, she doesn't hesitate to dive in. I loved the support that she got from both Jason and her family.
Jason wasn't perfect either. It takes him a while to realize that he has stayed on the rodeo circuit more because of expectations than any real drive. However, he is also not a quitter, and I liked seeing him continue to push himself to meet his goal. He's hurt and upset when Sloane pushes him away the last time, but he doesn't give up on her.
Both Sloane and Jason have to come to terms with their motivations before they can contemplate a life together. I liked the way that Jason's parents and sister helped him see where his heart really was. Sloane was a harder nut to crack, and it took some blunt talk from her sister and her mother for her to see that she was letting her past rule her future. I loved her big moment at the end as she took a chance and put her heart on the line.
I loved the kids that Sloane had at her ranch and the rodeo. Their stories broke my heart, and I loved how determined Sloane and her family were to give them a good time. I loved how each of them tugged at Jason's heart and how he responded to them. I loved the depth of Jason's support of Sloane's dream and the surprise he had for her at the end.
September 25, 2017
I have really enjoyed seeing the Hartley siblings falling in love and finding their partners for life. There is something so heartwarming and outright fun about the family, the caring, the protectiveness, the banter, the teasing, the bond they have and how they are with each other - it was impossible for me not to fall for them!
Sloane has from the start been the most brickly sibling in the bunch, she keeps people at the arm's length even though it is obvious she has a heart the size of Texas, and she truly cares for the people surrounding her. Her camp for the foster kids is something she burns for, has a great passion for, to create lasting, happy memories with those whose everyday life is more challenged than most kinds lives ever will be.
The foster kid aspect of the story and the adopted siblings in the family are told about in an inspiring and encouraging way. I find myself wanting to support the cost and to make a difference after each book I have read in the series. That is a rare occasion that a story speaks so strongly to my heart, an admirable accomplishment for sure!
Jason Till is a true cowboy hero. He is kind, generous, considerate, handsome, and good with kids. He captures Sloane's attention, yet it takes a true effort on Jason's part and the whole family's help, to get Sloane to trust her instincts and her feelings. Thankfully, Jason has patience, good intentions, and his heart is true as enticing Sloane is not easy and it takes time for her to open up and trust both Jason's and her own feelings.
Then life throws a curveball and the budding relationship is put to a test either of them could not have foreseen.
A tender and sweet romance in a charming tale of rodeo cowboy on the road, falling in love with a woman whose trust and love is as challenging to win, as the national rodeo championship.
~ Four Spoons
Sloane has from the start been the most brickly sibling in the bunch, she keeps people at the arm's length even though it is obvious she has a heart the size of Texas, and she truly cares for the people surrounding her. Her camp for the foster kids is something she burns for, has a great passion for, to create lasting, happy memories with those whose everyday life is more challenged than most kinds lives ever will be.
The foster kid aspect of the story and the adopted siblings in the family are told about in an inspiring and encouraging way. I find myself wanting to support the cost and to make a difference after each book I have read in the series. That is a rare occasion that a story speaks so strongly to my heart, an admirable accomplishment for sure!
Jason Till is a true cowboy hero. He is kind, generous, considerate, handsome, and good with kids. He captures Sloane's attention, yet it takes a true effort on Jason's part and the whole family's help, to get Sloane to trust her instincts and her feelings. Thankfully, Jason has patience, good intentions, and his heart is true as enticing Sloane is not easy and it takes time for her to open up and trust both Jason's and her own feelings.
Then life throws a curveball and the budding relationship is put to a test either of them could not have foreseen.
A tender and sweet romance in a charming tale of rodeo cowboy on the road, falling in love with a woman whose trust and love is as challenging to win, as the national rodeo championship.
~ Four Spoons
August 27, 2017
Jason has only wanted to win his bull event... He's been on the rodeo circuit for years; the product of rodeo parents. But his life has been getting steadily stale. But then while competing in Texas he comes across Sloane. Adopted by a ranch owner and his wife, she set up a camp for children with similar backgrounds to come by.
I really enjoyed how the characters seemed to grow towards each other. Jason is sure of what he wants, but that isn't the same for Sloane, who is much more focused on the here and now. She's very grounded and realistic. But she'll have to learn that sometimes you just have to let it go and follow your heart.
I really enjoyed how the characters seemed to grow towards each other. Jason is sure of what he wants, but that isn't the same for Sloane, who is much more focused on the here and now. She's very grounded and realistic. But she'll have to learn that sometimes you just have to let it go and follow your heart.
September 3, 2017
This book has everything you could ever want in a western romance. It was pretty generic main idea and I felt like I've read this book many times before but it was still enjoyable. There was some obvious differences between this book from many others like the characters Sloane for instance which her story was nice and unique enough to make the readers like the book all the more. Then there was the rooting for both characters to get together even if thing seemed tough. This book gets steamy without getting into detail which I can appreciate. Overall a pretty good book I enjoyed it.
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