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Texas Matchmakers #13
Dance With Me, Cowboy
Widowed mother Olivia Dancer and her young daughter arrive in Mule Hollow to confront the father of her nephew. The stubborn cowboy has refused to allow her to have contact with the little boy and she is determined to make sure he is doing okay.
Rancher Gabe McKennon has his reasons for being leery of Olivia Dancer, her sister ripped his life apart and he will stop at nothing to keep his son from ever going through that again. But Gabe’s mother and the meddling matchmakers of Mule Hollow are not cooperating…
Then there’s the fact that when Olivia shows up on his doorstep, turning her away is harder to do than he thought.
Can love find a way to heal the past and bring these two together?
Note: This book was previously published as A Mother For Mule Hollow. Originally published as part of Small-Town Moms: An Anthology (Love Inspired: Mother's Day Blessings). This edition includes some fun extras.
Rancher Gabe McKennon has his reasons for being leery of Olivia Dancer, her sister ripped his life apart and he will stop at nothing to keep his son from ever going through that again. But Gabe’s mother and the meddling matchmakers of Mule Hollow are not cooperating…
Then there’s the fact that when Olivia shows up on his doorstep, turning her away is harder to do than he thought.
Can love find a way to heal the past and bring these two together?
Note: This book was previously published as A Mother For Mule Hollow. Originally published as part of Small-Town Moms: An Anthology (Love Inspired: Mother's Day Blessings). This edition includes some fun extras.
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2017
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About the author
Debra Clopton
137 books1,183 followersInternational Bestselling Author and Kindle All Star who has sold over 3 million books worldwide and been translated into 3 languages.
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.
A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
Sign up for Debra's newsletter and contests at http://debraclopton.com/contest
COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction
1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF
SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US
Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY
WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW
2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)
What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.
A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
Sign up for Debra's newsletter and contests at http://debraclopton.com/contest
COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction
1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF
SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US
Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY
WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW
2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)
What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
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October 25, 2017
Dance With Me, Cowboy is the thirteenth and final book in the Texas Matchmakers series and was previously published as A Mother For Mule Hollow. Olivia and her sisters were separated when their parents died. Now she has found one, and they search for their baby sister. Unfortunately, she is gone, but left behind two kids. When Olivia shows up in town, Gabe is not sure about her since her sister ripped his life apart. But the Texas Matchmakers are busy at work, because they see something neither of them do. This was another great story by this author, and I'm sorry to see the series end.
February 2, 2019
Widowed mother, Olivia Dancer, was separated from her 2 sisters at a young age. But, now that she's finally reconnected with one of them, they discover that the third has died and left behind children. Deciding to give her nephew a chance to know more family than she had growing up, she travels to Mule Hollow only to encounter the boy's stubborn cowboy father.
Gabe McKennon wants nothing to do with his ex wife's family - especially if they're anything like she was. But, after his mother insists that Olivia and her daughter stay with them while they're in town visiting, he finds it hard to stay angry.
What follows is a wonderful story of family, forgiveness, and faith. Olivia could have been angry with the tragedy she endured in life, but she chose to forgive and move on. Unfortunately, she observes that Gabe hasn't reached that conclusion. Will she be able to help him overcome his bitterness and see the beauty of family and the peace that comes with faith in God?
It's a shorter book than many of the others, so keep that in mind when reading since the pace of the relationship is pretty quick. Also, many of the characters from the series were absent or briefly mentioned.
Romance - PG / chaste kissing
Language - G / clean
My rating - 4 stars.
Gabe McKennon wants nothing to do with his ex wife's family - especially if they're anything like she was. But, after his mother insists that Olivia and her daughter stay with them while they're in town visiting, he finds it hard to stay angry.
What follows is a wonderful story of family, forgiveness, and faith. Olivia could have been angry with the tragedy she endured in life, but she chose to forgive and move on. Unfortunately, she observes that Gabe hasn't reached that conclusion. Will she be able to help him overcome his bitterness and see the beauty of family and the peace that comes with faith in God?
It's a shorter book than many of the others, so keep that in mind when reading since the pace of the relationship is pretty quick. Also, many of the characters from the series were absent or briefly mentioned.
Romance - PG / chaste kissing
Language - G / clean
My rating - 4 stars.
November 1, 2017
Dance With Me, Cowboy by Debra Clopton
Texas Matchmakers Series Book Thirteen
Gabe McKennon was upset. His mother went behind his back and invited his late-ex-wife's sister to visit. He didn't want her family around his son. Or to find out his secret. But, his mother invited her so he just started his countdown for the three weeks to pass quickly.
Olivia Dancer had finally found her sisters that she was separated from when they were young. Their youngest sister had died but they found out she had children. While her sister, Meagan, went to find Dawn's daughter...Olivia headed to Mule Hollow to meet her nephew. If only she could get past his hardheaded father to do so.
Another sweet and heartwarming story from Mule Hollow. I always go through a few tissues as I read these stories, but there's plenty of humor in them too. Great characters and story lines.
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Texas Matchmakers Series Book Thirteen
Gabe McKennon was upset. His mother went behind his back and invited his late-ex-wife's sister to visit. He didn't want her family around his son. Or to find out his secret. But, his mother invited her so he just started his countdown for the three weeks to pass quickly.
Olivia Dancer had finally found her sisters that she was separated from when they were young. Their youngest sister had died but they found out she had children. While her sister, Meagan, went to find Dawn's daughter...Olivia headed to Mule Hollow to meet her nephew. If only she could get past his hardheaded father to do so.
Another sweet and heartwarming story from Mule Hollow. I always go through a few tissues as I read these stories, but there's plenty of humor in them too. Great characters and story lines.
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
July 31, 2025
This is a great story of a loss, a hatred, and a love all mixed into one. Gabe has such a hatred for his wife that has died and his love for his son. Olivia being Dawns sister, his wife, has Gabe absolutely not wanting her anywhere near his son now that Wes, his son, is truly not his blood. Gabe’s mother wants Gabe and Olivia to fall in love. Over time Gabe and Olivia are able to talk with each other and find there is an attraction between themselves. When Wes was lost it did feel like God had indeed stepped in and helped them to come together as one and to help find Wes. When this story had the happily ever after ending it just felt right. I would recommend this book to anyone as it is a heartfelt story. I loved it.
August 2, 2017
This was such a great series to read. I found myself looking forward to reading each of the books to see what was going to happen next in Mule Hollow. From the beloved recurring characters to the new ones, not to mention all the different animals, I'm sad to have come to the end of the series.
Sometimes (ok, oftentimes), Mother does know best. Gabe wasn't happy about his mother inviting Olivia and her daughter, Trudy, to come and meet his son, Wes. But God has reasons for putting people in the right place at the right time. I loved the way their relationship progressed throughout the book as well as their relationships with the two children. Highly recommend reading this book.
Sometimes (ok, oftentimes), Mother does know best. Gabe wasn't happy about his mother inviting Olivia and her daughter, Trudy, to come and meet his son, Wes. But God has reasons for putting people in the right place at the right time. I loved the way their relationship progressed throughout the book as well as their relationships with the two children. Highly recommend reading this book.
October 26, 2017
This was a sweet, well-written contemporary romance.Three matchmakers in the small town of Mule Hollow, Texas have set up a campaign to bring wives to town for the lonely cowboys. Olivia, a widow with a young son, has come to town to meet her nephew and his father, Gable, who has refused to let her see her nephew. Gabe is determined to protect his son, and since his son's mother ripped his life apart, he is wary of letting her sister enter their lives. I enjoyed getting to know Olivia and Gabe, as well as the secondary characters in the story. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is #13 in the Texas Matchmakers series. I look forward to reading other books by this author.
August 1, 2018
Olivia just learned she had a nephew, going out to see him, and Gabe was in the doorway. His mother had invited them out there, saying that Gabe had come to his senses. Her daughter Trudy, and her wanted to see her deceased sister’s boy. Gabe was his father, having the say so of who would see him. The son’s mother abandoned him, and now the sister wants to intruded in their lives.His mother and the matchmakers in town, are busy, would a match with both of them be possible. Funny, delightful to read and enjoy.
August 7, 2018
Olivia & Gabe
This story will touch your heart & make you think, all at the same time. Being bitter & unforgiving affects our relationship with God & others. Watch Gabe & Olivia work through all the negative feelings,to get to where God wanted them, without being preachy. A truly sweet & inspiring story.
This story will touch your heart & make you think, all at the same time. Being bitter & unforgiving affects our relationship with God & others. Watch Gabe & Olivia work through all the negative feelings,to get to where God wanted them, without being preachy. A truly sweet & inspiring story.
November 30, 2019
A feel good love story. The sexy rancher hurting from a marriage gone bad and a widow with a young child hurting from the lose of a husband and the child hurting and missing her dad. it truly is a love story when the collide when the Aunt comes looking for her nephew. It will leave you feeling good.
December 22, 2019
This is a wonderful clean romance that Debra Clopton writes . I always enjoy her books as I know that there isn't any bad language or anything along those lines. Debra just puts her heart in the books she writes! Debra hit hot she hit another home run over the fence!
October 3, 2020
Emotional Romance
This is an amazing and breathtaking love story with endearing and adorable characters that will touch your heart and soul as they journey towards unconditional love and family.
This is an amazing and breathtaking love story with endearing and adorable characters that will touch your heart and soul as they journey towards unconditional love and family.
December 19, 2023
A great read
Warm, wonderful characters and a plot that holds your interest, set in beautiful countryside made this quick read hard to put down. A sweet, clean romance that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Warm, wonderful characters and a plot that holds your interest, set in beautiful countryside made this quick read hard to put down. A sweet, clean romance that I thoroughly enjoyed.
April 9, 2025
Interesting story
I couldn't put the book down. This is a good story about loss, heartache, hurt, reconciliation and love. I enjoy books with happy endings and this book does not disappoint.
I couldn't put the book down. This is a good story about loss, heartache, hurt, reconciliation and love. I enjoy books with happy endings and this book does not disappoint.
August 4, 2018
Clean and sweet
Cowboy handsome and a man of faith. Hurting hearts dealing with loss of loved ones. Recognition that God does order our lives for our good
Cowboy handsome and a man of faith. Hurting hearts dealing with loss of loved ones. Recognition that God does order our lives for our good
October 5, 2020
God knows what he is doing ❤️
Love this series. Beautiful story about love, loss, and finding where you go to find your new love. Looking forward to more
Love this series. Beautiful story about love, loss, and finding where you go to find your new love. Looking forward to more
November 30, 2022
Extended family
Olivia wants to meet the son of her long-lost sister. The boy's father disagrees. This is about healing and letting go.
Olivia wants to meet the son of her long-lost sister. The boy's father disagrees. This is about healing and letting go.
April 18, 2017
I was almost sad
because this was the last of the series but then I read that there is a Turner Creek series and I immediately got over being sad. I have never been able to read this many books by the same author and not been bored but that is no longer the case. I loved every book in this series and I could read another dozen and not be bored. I'm hoping the next series is just as great. Great clean reads highly recommend this series.
because this was the last of the series but then I read that there is a Turner Creek series and I immediately got over being sad. I have never been able to read this many books by the same author and not been bored but that is no longer the case. I loved every book in this series and I could read another dozen and not be bored. I'm hoping the next series is just as great. Great clean reads highly recommend this series.
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