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Cowboy Up #2
Marrying Up
When loyal ranch hand Smitty is asked to help a big city wedding planner arrange his boss's nuptials, he's ready to saddle up. The gorgeous whirlwind of a wedding coordinator quickly takes over the ranch and stakes a claim on Smitty's heart.
Ally has one job to do and that's to get Sam and Wren married in one week. Tall and capable, this ranch manager turns out to be pretty good at more than just helping her drape tulle at this rustic-chic affair; his kisses also touch down like a twister in Tornado Alley.
Settle in for a stress-free, angst-free story about two good people falling in love and getting their happily ever after. That's it. No high-stakes drama, no scheming exes, No silly misunderstands. And as always, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
This is part two in the two-part Cowboy Up series of short reads. Each part is a stand-alone story. Get Wren and Sam's story in Shacking Up!
Ally has one job to do and that's to get Sam and Wren married in one week. Tall and capable, this ranch manager turns out to be pretty good at more than just helping her drape tulle at this rustic-chic affair; his kisses also touch down like a twister in Tornado Alley.
Settle in for a stress-free, angst-free story about two good people falling in love and getting their happily ever after. That's it. No high-stakes drama, no scheming exes, No silly misunderstands. And as always, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
This is part two in the two-part Cowboy Up series of short reads. Each part is a stand-alone story. Get Wren and Sam's story in Shacking Up!
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2020
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July 29, 2020
Sweet, drama free, SAFE story! But best of all, an author who GETS IT!!!!
Per Author:
"Settle in for a stress-free, angst-free story about two good people falling in love and getting their happily ever after. That’s it. No high-stakes drama, no scheming exes, No silly misunderstands. And as always, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA".
Per Author:
"Settle in for a stress-free, angst-free story about two good people falling in love and getting their happily ever after. That’s it. No high-stakes drama, no scheming exes, No silly misunderstands. And as always, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA".
August 5, 2020
Aug 4-5
When loyal ranch hand Smitty is asked to help a big city wedding planner arrange his boss's nuptials, he's ready to saddle up. The gorgeous whirlwind of a wedding coordinator quickly takes over the ranch and stakes a claim on Smitty's heart.
Ally has one job to do and that's to get Sam and Wren married in one week. Tall and capable, this ranch manager turns out to be pretty good at more than just helping her drape tulle at this rustic-chic affair; his kisses also touch down like a twister in Tornado Alley.
Review : This book was adorable Smitty is so cute and sweet and I love Ally their relationship is sweet . Ally is the wedding planner of Sam and wren . Smitty helps Ally with the wedding planning and they get closer after sam and wren wedding they go off to have some fun. A year later they get married and it doesn't go smoothly but it was fun and cute . Then it goes to 5 year later where they have kids and they are planning for another loved this book.
Quotes :
Let's go check on the mamas, Charmander." Yes, I named my horse after a Pokémon character.
Am I going to let this cowboy put his hands on me? Yes. Yes, I am.
You better marry that girl, or it ain't proper." I whirl around and I see Sam and Wren.
When loyal ranch hand Smitty is asked to help a big city wedding planner arrange his boss's nuptials, he's ready to saddle up. The gorgeous whirlwind of a wedding coordinator quickly takes over the ranch and stakes a claim on Smitty's heart.
Ally has one job to do and that's to get Sam and Wren married in one week. Tall and capable, this ranch manager turns out to be pretty good at more than just helping her drape tulle at this rustic-chic affair; his kisses also touch down like a twister in Tornado Alley.
Review : This book was adorable Smitty is so cute and sweet and I love Ally their relationship is sweet . Ally is the wedding planner of Sam and wren . Smitty helps Ally with the wedding planning and they get closer after sam and wren wedding they go off to have some fun. A year later they get married and it doesn't go smoothly but it was fun and cute . Then it goes to 5 year later where they have kids and they are planning for another loved this book.
Quotes :
Let's go check on the mamas, Charmander." Yes, I named my horse after a Pokémon character.
Am I going to let this cowboy put his hands on me? Yes. Yes, I am.
You better marry that girl, or it ain't proper." I whirl around and I see Sam and Wren.
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July 31, 2020
Funny funny funny. I laughed my ass off with this book. I laughed through most of the book. Smitty is just a good ole cowboy and Ally is a wedding planner. And the two of them together is the sweetest thing. They both laugh at situations that most people would be pissed with.
I read an advanced copy of this book
I read an advanced copy of this book
July 29, 2020
This is one of those stories that just makes the reader happy. Plain and simple, this story was a joy to read. The characters are fun and sweet, caring and lovable and I was rooting for them instantly. The chemistry and the passion is there and i really felt it. The plot is great. This story is everything I love about this author: sweet, great plot, wonderful dialogue, humor, heat and the best way to spend an afternoon! 4.75 stars.
July 28, 2020
This story was so freaking cute and romantic 😍😍😍 I loved how Smitty was a bit shy, sweet and so so in love with Ally. Their relationship evolved totally natural and both knew their each others one. 👍 A sweet and safe story without drama just sweet love
July 28, 2020
4.5 Stars ⭐️
Abby Knox does not disappoint. Her books are deliciously sexy, short reads that you can gobble up in one sitting.
Her men are sexy, alpha sweethearts who will rock your world with their sweet talking, dirty minded actions. Her heroines are full of spunk and sass and give as good as they get.
In Marrying Up we meet wedding planner Ally, she’s organized to a fault and dedicated to her job - until she meets the swaggering cowboy named Smitty. Smitty is a good ole country boy looking to settle down with the right woman. The wedding sparks fly when these two finally meet. They are absolutely delightful together.
If you are anything like me, then this country boy and city girl romance is the perfect read for you. TBR and enjoy!
Abby Knox does not disappoint. Her books are deliciously sexy, short reads that you can gobble up in one sitting.
Her men are sexy, alpha sweethearts who will rock your world with their sweet talking, dirty minded actions. Her heroines are full of spunk and sass and give as good as they get.
In Marrying Up we meet wedding planner Ally, she’s organized to a fault and dedicated to her job - until she meets the swaggering cowboy named Smitty. Smitty is a good ole country boy looking to settle down with the right woman. The wedding sparks fly when these two finally meet. They are absolutely delightful together.
If you are anything like me, then this country boy and city girl romance is the perfect read for you. TBR and enjoy!
July 28, 2020
We get to see what happens with Wren and Sam by reading all about Smitty and Ally's story.
This is a fun and romantic cowboy meets city girl romantic everything.
Ally rents out her condo when she is working a wedding so when Sam gives Smitty time off from the ranch he visits the city and rents out Ally's condo. Immediately he feels a connection to a woman he has never met. When he suggests her services as a wedding planner to Sam the fun really begins.
Little cars stuck in the mud, tight pencil skirts, killer heels and high shelves. Smitty is there to lend a helping hand. Fall in love with Smitty and Ally in less than a weeks time its not that difficult they did it. Ally plans perfect weddings for all her clients, so how does her own go down? This book is fun and enjoyable. Did someone mention a petting zoo? At a wedding, wasn't there supposed to be butterflies not moths? Oh my gosh.
This is a fun and romantic cowboy meets city girl romantic everything.
Ally rents out her condo when she is working a wedding so when Sam gives Smitty time off from the ranch he visits the city and rents out Ally's condo. Immediately he feels a connection to a woman he has never met. When he suggests her services as a wedding planner to Sam the fun really begins.
Little cars stuck in the mud, tight pencil skirts, killer heels and high shelves. Smitty is there to lend a helping hand. Fall in love with Smitty and Ally in less than a weeks time its not that difficult they did it. Ally plans perfect weddings for all her clients, so how does her own go down? This book is fun and enjoyable. Did someone mention a petting zoo? At a wedding, wasn't there supposed to be butterflies not moths? Oh my gosh.
July 29, 2020
I was so excited to read that smitty and ally would get their own story so I jumped into reading this beautiful fast paced insta love story. You meet ally and Smith in shacking up. Even though they barely knew each other there is an instant attraction. I love how quickly the bond grew and how well they worked together. I sat and read this book in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. The characters had me smiling the whole way through, there were some funny scenes and some that had me fanning myself. If you’re looking for an adorable, sweet, hot insta love story, you’ll enjoy reading marrying up.
July 28, 2020
Marrying Up, Smitty and Ally's book made me deliriously happy! I couldn't stop smiling through the whole thing. Smitty is Sam's right hand man, from Shacking Up. He is crazy, head over heels over Sam and Wren's wedding planner. Ally is a go-getter, efficient and organized and a complete city girl. At the same time, she is really open and completely gone over Smitty. Watching these two become a couple was magical and so cute I could scream. I loved it, it made me feel so dang good and that made it worth every penny for me. Abby Knox is a total love, I adore her books, love, love, loved Marrying Up!
July 28, 2020
This was a very cute and sweet read. Abby Knox has captivated me with Marrying Up. Falling in love and wonderful friends this book is a definite must read.
July 28, 2020
Cute story. I will say that the name Smitty, made me think of a much older man.
February 8, 2021
First things first; I love the cover of this book!
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. When Smitty takes a short vacation in the city, he hires a condo from a wedding planner. What he doesn’t expect when he recommends her to his friend is to meet and fall for her. Ally is a successful wedding planner. When she gets hired for a small country wedding, she never expects to find love for herself.
The chemistry between Ally and Smitty is clear to see and I liked them together. I thought they made a cute couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this book.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. When Smitty takes a short vacation in the city, he hires a condo from a wedding planner. What he doesn’t expect when he recommends her to his friend is to meet and fall for her. Ally is a successful wedding planner. When she gets hired for a small country wedding, she never expects to find love for herself.
The chemistry between Ally and Smitty is clear to see and I liked them together. I thought they made a cute couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this book.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
July 29, 2020
If you need a super short read with 0 drama, no hesitation on either character's part, and an absolutely smitten male character this story is for you!
Marrying Up is about ranch hand, Smitty (from Shacking Up) and Allie (the wedding planner) finding their love for each other while planning their friends wedding.
If there was male I just wanted to bring to life from a story Smitty is that male! He is so kind, patient, and allows Allie the free reign to do her job without his constant input. He's also a gentleman but won't let Allie leave until he's convinced her that they belong together.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
Marrying Up is about ranch hand, Smitty (from Shacking Up) and Allie (the wedding planner) finding their love for each other while planning their friends wedding.
If there was male I just wanted to bring to life from a story Smitty is that male! He is so kind, patient, and allows Allie the free reign to do her job without his constant input. He's also a gentleman but won't let Allie leave until he's convinced her that they belong together.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
August 16, 2020
Smitty is Sam’s (Shacked Up) ranch manager who has been put in charge of working with a wedding planner to Sam’s surprise wedding to Wren. Smitty meets Ally when he rents her condo for a week in the city, he is impressed with her thoughtfulness at having all his personalized themed items at the condo. While text with her he finds out she is a wedding planner and tells her his boss is getting married, she contacts Sam and becomes his planned and that is how the two finally meet face to face.
They are so sweet to one another, even though Smitty is attracted to Ally he doesn’t immediately try to sleep with her, he truly wants to get to know her, he wants long term. So sweet and refreshing in a hero. Ally is smart, she doesn’t let anything stand in their way, she commits herself to Smitty. Cute epilogue five years later with kids.
They are so sweet to one another, even though Smitty is attracted to Ally he doesn’t immediately try to sleep with her, he truly wants to get to know her, he wants long term. So sweet and refreshing in a hero. Ally is smart, she doesn’t let anything stand in their way, she commits herself to Smitty. Cute epilogue five years later with kids.
July 28, 2020
This was a short and super sweet romance between a city slicker & a cowboy. How great is that? Smitty, best friend of Sam, (from Shacking Up) ends up communicating with Ally, who is a wedding coordinator. He gives Sam her number, who hires her immediately. So Smitty & Ally end up meeting face to face, and working together on Sam & Wren’s wedding. She can’t resist the sweet, loving and oh so hot cowboy, and he’s completely dazzled by everything about her. It’s insta-love 😍. And so sweet ❤️. You’ll love it
August 8, 2020
Loved this funny, no nonsense romance!!
Smitty takes a vacation from the ranch and ends up sort of stalking Ally's social media. Ally is a wedding planner, but she also has an apartment she rents out to people looking for a vacation in the city. When Smitty suggests she give him her details for her wedding planning business to pass on to a friend she doesn't hesitate. When she starts planning his friend's wedding Smitty finds ways to insert himself in the preparations. This is a safe, fun, no cheating, sexy romance that will definitely leave you satisfied!!!
Smitty takes a vacation from the ranch and ends up sort of stalking Ally's social media. Ally is a wedding planner, but she also has an apartment she rents out to people looking for a vacation in the city. When Smitty suggests she give him her details for her wedding planning business to pass on to a friend she doesn't hesitate. When she starts planning his friend's wedding Smitty finds ways to insert himself in the preparations. This is a safe, fun, no cheating, sexy romance that will definitely leave you satisfied!!!
July 29, 2020
Not only do we get the sweetest love story between Smitty and Ally but we also get to see how Wren and Sam’s wedding looks from another perspective... Gah I just loved it!!
Smitty is adorably sweet with a yummy alpha side that drives Ally wild. Their story and love was just plain adorable and I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!!
I received this book as an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Smitty is adorably sweet with a yummy alpha side that drives Ally wild. Their story and love was just plain adorable and I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!!
I received this book as an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2020
Cutest Couple!!
Marrying Up brings you the cutest couple. Smitty and Ally are the perfect duo.
Alpha male cowboy with manners, is Smitty in a nutshell. When he teams up with the Sassy Wedding coordinator Ally it’s a match made in Romance heaven.
This story is a very quick and fun read. Has great characters with plenty of chemistry and some spicy bits. HEA is five star worthy!!
Marrying Up brings you the cutest couple. Smitty and Ally are the perfect duo.
Alpha male cowboy with manners, is Smitty in a nutshell. When he teams up with the Sassy Wedding coordinator Ally it’s a match made in Romance heaven.
This story is a very quick and fun read. Has great characters with plenty of chemistry and some spicy bits. HEA is five star worthy!!
July 29, 2020
Sweet and sexy
Smitty and Ally were so cute together. Instant attraction, and surprise wedding for his friends brings them together. Ally has to make a surprise wedding happen fast, she’ll need Smitty’s help to make it happen. Falling in love was never in the plan for either one of them. But, fall they do and it’s a sweet sexy ride.
Smitty and Ally were so cute together. Instant attraction, and surprise wedding for his friends brings them together. Ally has to make a surprise wedding happen fast, she’ll need Smitty’s help to make it happen. Falling in love was never in the plan for either one of them. But, fall they do and it’s a sweet sexy ride.
August 12, 2020
** 4.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 **
It was a sweet and cute reading. It was a shame that it was so short and fast-paced. I really wanted to know more about both Ally and Smitty backgrounds.
I believe a full length romance with their love story [not changing anything in the plot, only improving and describing the events better, more details] would have been one of my all time favorite books.
It was a sweet and cute reading. It was a shame that it was so short and fast-paced. I really wanted to know more about both Ally and Smitty backgrounds.
I believe a full length romance with their love story [not changing anything in the plot, only improving and describing the events better, more details] would have been one of my all time favorite books.
October 1, 2020
Adorable hero
The hero in this story is absolutely charming, but I didn't feel like the heroine had much of a personality. Additionally, around Wren's wedding, the story telling felt rushed and a bit disjointed.
The hero in this story is absolutely charming, but I didn't feel like the heroine had much of a personality. Additionally, around Wren's wedding, the story telling felt rushed and a bit disjointed.
July 30, 2020
I loved this. No drama, no angst just simple and sweet love story❤️
August 16, 2020
Cute but not as good as the first one n the series about Sam and Wren.
September 17, 2020
🧑🏼🌾💋
Wow this handsome tall cowboy sound so so edible... I loved this hero from beginning to end.. I wish we would learn more of his back story though
Wow this handsome tall cowboy sound so so edible... I loved this hero from beginning to end.. I wish we would learn more of his back story though
November 12, 2021
Smitty and Abby find love while planning his boss' wedding.
March 28, 2022
A good quick read
February 21, 2022
Loved loved this
October 11, 2020
Abby Knox knows how to knock it out of the park when it comes to a Rom Com!! This was one of the funniest books I have read and absolutely LOVED it!!!
I couldn’t get enough of Smitty and Ally!! They were such a perfect pair from the beginning and all I could do was root for them!! I really hope we are able to see more from this storyline!!
Thank you so much to Abby for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review!
I couldn’t get enough of Smitty and Ally!! They were such a perfect pair from the beginning and all I could do was root for them!! I really hope we are able to see more from this storyline!!
Thank you so much to Abby for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review!
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