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The Millers of Morgan Valley #5
Sweet Talking Rancher
In this sweet and sexy spin-off of New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce’s beloved Morgan Ranch series, the close-knit folks of Morgantown, California, have long memories—and big hearts to go with them. Everyone in rancher Danny Miller’s life wants to know how he feels about his teenage flame returning to Morgan Valley. Danny wishes he knew. After the disastrous ending of their relationship, and Faith’s choice to leave town all those years ago, Danny’s rebuilt his life without her. But he’s about to have a very practical reason for needing her in it again—despite the very impractical desire she inspires once he lays eyes on her . . . Faith McDonald hadn’t planned on returning home, but with her dad retiring, her help is needed at the family veterinary practice. She’s hoping that by now, folks have forgotten what happened between her and Danny—even if the two of them never can. With a mystery infection decimating the Miller cattle, she and Danny soon find themselves on the same side for the first time in forever. There was a lot of trouble in their past, but the good parts never really flamed out, including their intense attraction. And their shared determination to cure the cattle might just lead them to a healing of their own—and a whole new all-grown-up future . . . Praise for The Rebellious Rancher “Sensual. . . . This sexy tale is sure to please cowboy fans.”—Publishers Weekly
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2021
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Kate Pearce
164 books1,848 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kate Pearce was born in England in the middle of a large family of girls and quickly found that her imagination was far more interesting than real life. After acquiring a degree in history and barely escaping from the British Civil Service alive, she moved to California and then to Hawaii with her kids and her husband and set about reinventing herself as a romance writer.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
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April 9, 2024
This is a Cowboy Romance, and this is the 5th book in the Millers of Morgan Valley book series. I have to say I liked the characters in this book, but I did not love the romance between the two main characters in this book. I just felt that the two main characters worked better as friends. I also did not loved the fact that there was a lot of cow poo talk in this book. I did like that back story of this book. Overall, I think this was not the cowboy romance book for me...Mostly, because of the cow poo talk. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Zebra) or author (Kate Pearce) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.
October 9, 2021
This was probably the biggest letdown of the series and that pains me to write since Kate Pearce is one of my favorite go-to authors for a good cowboy romance. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling much romance at all in this book. I think I learned more about scours than I'd ever want to know and the whole outbreak and drama surrounding that seemed to take the spotlight for a huge chunk of the book (on top of the family drama, of course).
Danny & Faith were high school sweethearts, Faith got pregnant at age 17, she went into labor in Vegas after they unsuccessfully tried to get married, went into a coma and gave the baby up for adoption. After that, Danny didn't see her for 17 years. So that's where this book picks back up. Faith is back in town to run her family's vet clinic and everyone in town hates her because they think she ran away from Danny and left him heartbroken. She did indeed break his heart, but it wasn't like the town folk thought.
Faith & Danny have a lot of old hurts to get over and a lot of reckoning to do with their parents over their interference 17 years ago. I was honestly disappointed in the parents and their reactions 17 years later. For once though, Jeff, Danny's ornery and often hateful dad, wasn't the one who I was disagreeing with. It was Faith's parents and their high and mighty attitude with regards to her feelings. It just annoyed me to no end every time she interacted with them.
Faith & Danny have some intimate moments and one or two public dates, but that's about it. I wasn't feeling much love between them. I believe Danny still loved Faith and never got over her. After all, he's still single 17 years later whereas she's been married and divorced already. But Faith was too 'woe is me' and distant for most of the book. I needed a lot more romance to really rate this book higher. The plot was too focused on the past, their families and a scours outbreak and the romance just took a back seat.
The ending was disappointing as well. I feel like so much was left unresolved, or at least not cleared up to my liking.
I still love Ms. Pearce and will continue to read the books, but this one was a 'no' for me dawg.
Danny & Faith were high school sweethearts, Faith got pregnant at age 17, she went into labor in Vegas after they unsuccessfully tried to get married, went into a coma and gave the baby up for adoption. After that, Danny didn't see her for 17 years. So that's where this book picks back up. Faith is back in town to run her family's vet clinic and everyone in town hates her because they think she ran away from Danny and left him heartbroken. She did indeed break his heart, but it wasn't like the town folk thought.
Faith & Danny have a lot of old hurts to get over and a lot of reckoning to do with their parents over their interference 17 years ago. I was honestly disappointed in the parents and their reactions 17 years later. For once though, Jeff, Danny's ornery and often hateful dad, wasn't the one who I was disagreeing with. It was Faith's parents and their high and mighty attitude with regards to her feelings. It just annoyed me to no end every time she interacted with them.
Faith & Danny have some intimate moments and one or two public dates, but that's about it. I wasn't feeling much love between them. I believe Danny still loved Faith and never got over her. After all, he's still single 17 years later whereas she's been married and divorced already. But Faith was too 'woe is me' and distant for most of the book. I needed a lot more romance to really rate this book higher. The plot was too focused on the past, their families and a scours outbreak and the romance just took a back seat.
The ending was disappointing as well. I feel like so much was left unresolved, or at least not cleared up to my liking.
I still love Ms. Pearce and will continue to read the books, but this one was a 'no' for me dawg.
July 27, 2021
Dany and Faith's relationship ended in disaster. She went off and led her life and Danny rebuilt his without her. Then she's back. They end up having to work together when a mysterious disease seems to infect the cattle of the local ranches. It was a sweet book and the characters seemed relatable, but there was something that seemed lacking that I could not quite put my finger on. Its a great beach read if you don't want a lot of substance.
June 11, 2021
Danny and Faith…a really hard road for two kids…who are now adults. Seventeen years later, they are finally unraveling what had happened all those years ago. Most of the town has taken sides making living tough for Faith. Bit of intrigue, too. Second chances can be sweet.
Faith has to put on a good face to deal with coming back to town, after seventeen years. She and Danny have a back story that really tweaked my heart. It’s not fair that the town rallies around Danny but he truly is a good guy. He and Faith need to work through years of hurt and misunderstandings and the well-meaning actions of their families but their HEA is pretty sweet. Really enjoyed their story.
Faith has to put on a good face to deal with coming back to town, after seventeen years. She and Danny have a back story that really tweaked my heart. It’s not fair that the town rallies around Danny but he truly is a good guy. He and Faith need to work through years of hurt and misunderstandings and the well-meaning actions of their families but their HEA is pretty sweet. Really enjoyed their story.
September 12, 2021
Faith and Danny get a second chance in this ranch set romance. She returns home to work in her father's vet practice ad winds up helping the one she left behind solve the problem decimating his herd and they overcome old hurts.
July 27, 2021
Sweet Talking Rancher by kate Pearce
The Millers of Morgan Valley #5
Easy, comfortable, second chance romance that left a good feeling. It was nice to find out what happened between Danny and Faith and watch them rekindle the embers of a love that never truly died. They had moved on but not forgotten the person they once thought their soulmate even though half their lives had been lived since last seeing one another.
What I liked:
* Going back to Morgan Valley and finding out what was happening
* Danny: rancher, son, brother, hard worker, good friend, there for his neighbors, trustworthy, warm, caring, interesting.
* Faith: veterinarian, daughter, sister, divorced, focused, professional, caring, there for friends & Family, dedicated to her profession, trust issues.
* Dave: Faith’s protective brother, veterinarian, lighter-hearted, in a relationship
* Danny’s family: catching up with them and seeing the dynamics.
* Catching up with the various people from previous books and thinking about what will happen next in the series and who might find their HEA.
* Learning something new – about scours disease in cattle and its impact on animal and human
* That it was an easy read that took me away
* Wondering about what the couple will end up doing in their future.
What I didn’t like:
* The way choices the parents of Danny & Faith made in the past
* Danny’s father…though he is growing on me, maybe?
* Brandon & Callie: the ex-husband and one-time-friend of Faith
* The small-mindedness of the community
* The dying of the cows
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the ARC – this is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
The Millers of Morgan Valley #5
Easy, comfortable, second chance romance that left a good feeling. It was nice to find out what happened between Danny and Faith and watch them rekindle the embers of a love that never truly died. They had moved on but not forgotten the person they once thought their soulmate even though half their lives had been lived since last seeing one another.
What I liked:
* Going back to Morgan Valley and finding out what was happening
* Danny: rancher, son, brother, hard worker, good friend, there for his neighbors, trustworthy, warm, caring, interesting.
* Faith: veterinarian, daughter, sister, divorced, focused, professional, caring, there for friends & Family, dedicated to her profession, trust issues.
* Dave: Faith’s protective brother, veterinarian, lighter-hearted, in a relationship
* Danny’s family: catching up with them and seeing the dynamics.
* Catching up with the various people from previous books and thinking about what will happen next in the series and who might find their HEA.
* Learning something new – about scours disease in cattle and its impact on animal and human
* That it was an easy read that took me away
* Wondering about what the couple will end up doing in their future.
What I didn’t like:
* The way choices the parents of Danny & Faith made in the past
* Danny’s father…though he is growing on me, maybe?
* Brandon & Callie: the ex-husband and one-time-friend of Faith
* The small-mindedness of the community
* The dying of the cows
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the ARC – this is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
July 28, 2021
Kate Pearce is one of my favorite authors and I love all the Morgan Valley books, but even though I have read them all, I could have used a reminder of all the relationships. Perhaps some sort of family tree or chart at the beginning? It would be hard to read this as a stand alone.
This is a second chance tale for Danny Miller and his high school sweetheart, Faith McDonald. 17 years ago, when they were both only 17, Faith left Morgan Valley and has never returned. While Faith went on to become a veterinarian, Danny has been stuck. The town all blames Faith, but only Faith's parents and Danny's father know the truth about what happened and they kept a lot of it from their children. Now Faith has come back to take over her father's practice with her brother, Dave. The love between Faith and Danny is still there (who couldn't love Danny?), but there is still a lot of hurt, because of the lies and manipulations at the hands of Faith's parents. While Danny wants to make peace so Faith is not treated badly by the town folk, they do a lot of arguing, But strangely an outbreak of scours, a disease that is killing newborn calves, brings Danny and Faith back together. The reader also learns a lot about the really nasty hardships in ranching. I love the characters, but the arguing got really old, fast.
I read an ARC provided by NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
This is a second chance tale for Danny Miller and his high school sweetheart, Faith McDonald. 17 years ago, when they were both only 17, Faith left Morgan Valley and has never returned. While Faith went on to become a veterinarian, Danny has been stuck. The town all blames Faith, but only Faith's parents and Danny's father know the truth about what happened and they kept a lot of it from their children. Now Faith has come back to take over her father's practice with her brother, Dave. The love between Faith and Danny is still there (who couldn't love Danny?), but there is still a lot of hurt, because of the lies and manipulations at the hands of Faith's parents. While Danny wants to make peace so Faith is not treated badly by the town folk, they do a lot of arguing, But strangely an outbreak of scours, a disease that is killing newborn calves, brings Danny and Faith back together. The reader also learns a lot about the really nasty hardships in ranching. I love the characters, but the arguing got really old, fast.
I read an ARC provided by NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
June 1, 2022
Sweet Talking Rancher is the fifth book in Kate Pearce’s Millers of Morgan Valley series. Second son Danny Miller has pretty much gotten his life back together since the happenings 17 years ago. But now Faith McDonald, his high school sweetheart, has returned to the valley to take over her father’s veterinary practice. Never really getting over the past, Danny will have chance encounters with Faith around town.
When a mysterious outbreak effects the Miller’s cattle herd, Faith is there working side by side with Danny. As they work to uncover the source of infection and squelch it, they also begin unraveling the events of that fateful summer, the lies they were told, and the untruths they thought they knew.
This is another good addition to this well plotted series. I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it!
When a mysterious outbreak effects the Miller’s cattle herd, Faith is there working side by side with Danny. As they work to uncover the source of infection and squelch it, they also begin unraveling the events of that fateful summer, the lies they were told, and the untruths they thought they knew.
This is another good addition to this well plotted series. I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it!
July 27, 2021
This is a second chance romance about high school sweethearts that haven’t seen each other in seventeen years, Danny and Faith. What very few people know is the reason Faith left and why she stayed away. Danny isn’t sure what he thinks of Faith returning to work in her father’s veterinarian practice, but he knows he’s glad she’s back, although he’s still hurt. I always enjoy reading about the Miller siblings and this book was no exception. Grab your copy and see if they can finally get a happily ever after without anyone meddling with their lives.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
July 30, 2021
ARC for honest review with no compensation Received from NetGalley
Sweet Talking Rancher is book 5 in the Millers of Morgan Valley by Kate Pearce and a new to me author.
Danny Miller and Faith McDonald were high school sweethearts but with some meddling of her parents she left him behind and moved on. Now 17 years later she returns to town to help in the veterinarian practice with her father retiring. With a mysterious sickness hitting the cattle she and Danny need to work together to discover the source but can they heal the past and move forward too? Only time I’ll tell…
Sweet Talking Rancher is book 5 in the Millers of Morgan Valley by Kate Pearce and a new to me author.
Danny Miller and Faith McDonald were high school sweethearts but with some meddling of her parents she left him behind and moved on. Now 17 years later she returns to town to help in the veterinarian practice with her father retiring. With a mysterious sickness hitting the cattle she and Danny need to work together to discover the source but can they heal the past and move forward too? Only time I’ll tell…
June 13, 2022
3.5 stars
July 8, 2021
Faith McDonald is back home in Morgantown, California after a seventeen year absence. She has sold her share in the veterinarian practice she co-owned and returned to partner with her fellow vet and brother so her dad can retire. Her exit from town seventeen years ago wasn't pretty so the locals aren't all happy to see her back. After all she's the woman who broke rancher Danny Miller's heart. Not that any of the locals were told the real story. Danny Miller didn't even know all of the real story. Seeing Danny again was going to be difficult but Faith knows she can handle it. Yes, she and Danny have a past but the questions is, can they have a future?
Danny Miller still lives in the ranch house he grew up in with his dad and brother. His life is the family ranch. He isn't quite sure how he feels about seeing Faith McDonald again after her seventeen year absence. She never responded to the letter he sent. But he never forgot about her and what they once had together. Desire awakens when Danny sees Faith again and that's hard to fight when they spend so much time together dealing with the lethal infection spreading throughout the Miller calves.
Sweet Talking Rancher by Kate Pearce is the fifth book in her Millers of Morgan Valley series. This is a second chance romance and it is quite well-written. It's filled with heartwarming scenes and lots of family joy and angst. I liked the main characters' personalities. Danny is calm and mostly controlled. I didn't blame him the few times his temper flared. Faith has some self-confidence issues to deal with but she is such a caring person I couldn't help but like her. I have really enjoyed all the books in this series. This book is a great addition to the series but can be read as a standalone.
I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Danny Miller still lives in the ranch house he grew up in with his dad and brother. His life is the family ranch. He isn't quite sure how he feels about seeing Faith McDonald again after her seventeen year absence. She never responded to the letter he sent. But he never forgot about her and what they once had together. Desire awakens when Danny sees Faith again and that's hard to fight when they spend so much time together dealing with the lethal infection spreading throughout the Miller calves.
Sweet Talking Rancher by Kate Pearce is the fifth book in her Millers of Morgan Valley series. This is a second chance romance and it is quite well-written. It's filled with heartwarming scenes and lots of family joy and angst. I liked the main characters' personalities. Danny is calm and mostly controlled. I didn't blame him the few times his temper flared. Faith has some self-confidence issues to deal with but she is such a caring person I couldn't help but like her. I have really enjoyed all the books in this series. This book is a great addition to the series but can be read as a standalone.
I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
March 31, 2021
Kate Pearce’s fifth book in the Millers of Morgan Valley series, Sweet Talking Rancher, is rife with heartwarming and heart tugging goodness that’ll literally leave you with a smile on your face. Danny’s stalwart and steadfast devotion and love for Faith is woven throughout...the author’s characterization of him gave my mind’s eye a full picture of the type of man any woman would want as dedicated to her as he was to Faith.
All in all the on going stories Ms Pearce has created continue to give me the happy opportunity to escape to Morgan Valley.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
All in all the on going stories Ms Pearce has created continue to give me the happy opportunity to escape to Morgan Valley.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
July 12, 2021
This is the 5th book in the Miller’s of Morgan Valley book. And it’s about Danny Miller. I really enjoyed this story. It about hope, and being able to get a second chance at a relationship with the person you thought you’d lost forever. Danny and Faith went through some hard things when they were only teens. And didn’t think they ever be together again. The pain from their last affected their lives. Danny is such a sweet and kind man. And Faith is strong and tough. I’ve absolutely loved this series. And definitely recommend it.
June 14, 2021
Whew, this is an emotinally charged read. Every time I visit Morgan Valley it takes me a bit to reorient myself with the large cast of characters. The reason for Faith's departure and absence form the valley is revealed early on. I thought Faith's parents should have been held much more accountable for the decisions they made, unfairly. Danny begins to find his backbone. His and Faith's relationship is a bit stilted in the book. I can anticipate who will appear in the next book, however. There is one very touching scene when Danny gets emotional after seeing pictures. It's a small town, but there's a,ways lots going on. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for the advance copy.
July 27, 2021
The Ultimate Second Chance Story!!
Faith has been away for 17 years. She left when she was 17, leaving a broken-hearted Danny. We slowly get the back story - and it is a bit tough. When those in the town snub Faith for her hurt to Danny who stayed - he makes an extra effort to show they are amicable.
When someone is “the one”, it doesn’t matter how many years have passed. A touching, poignant journey for this amazing pair.
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
Faith has been away for 17 years. She left when she was 17, leaving a broken-hearted Danny. We slowly get the back story - and it is a bit tough. When those in the town snub Faith for her hurt to Danny who stayed - he makes an extra effort to show they are amicable.
When someone is “the one”, it doesn’t matter how many years have passed. A touching, poignant journey for this amazing pair.
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
July 24, 2021
Sweet Talking Rancher is the 5th book in Kate Pearce's Millers of Morgan Valley series, a series I've been following, but like the previous novel in the series, The Rancher Meets His Match, I found this second chance at love, western romance less than thrilling for several reasons, and those reasons resulted in my giving this novel a 2-star rating.
Danny is the Miller brother featured in this novel. At age 34, he's still living and working at his father's cattle ranch. He's a really nice guy, kind, sexy, and hard-working, but an event that occurred 17 years earlier has kept him commitment-free. His utterly irritating father, Jeff, is recovering after a heart attack, making him even more argumentative and judgmental, and piling even more responsibility on Danny's shoulders--and Danny's older brother is the one who inherited the ranch, leaving this reader to wonder why Danny is content to do all the work yet reap none of the rewards.
Seventeen years earlier, and while still in high school, Danny was in love with Faith McDonald, and got Faith pregnant. After running off to Las Vegas to get married, they learned that they couldn't marry without parental consent. While there, Faith went into labor, had the child and ended up in a coma. Danny was whisked back to the family ranch, knew nothing about what happened and never heard from Faith again. Their respective parents made very sure of that, but 17 years later, Faith has been married and divorced, has become a veterinarian, and is finally returning to Morgan Valley to replace the veterinarian who is retiring, and because the local populace saw how brokenhearted Danny was, everyone blamed Faith, and it seems no one in the valley is willing to forgive her easily. This was a good set-up for a second chance romance, but in this reader's opinion, the novel simply got bogged down in too much irrelevant material to hold my interest.
The main action in the novel revolves around local calves and cattle and numerous cases of scours, which is easily transmitted and can be fatal. While Faith and Danny attempt to treat the sick and dying cattle and their calves, and to track down the source of this infection, far too much time was spent dealing with and trying to control the the scours epidemic (cattle diarrhea), than was spent on Faith and Danny attempting to sort out the truth of what happened 17 years earlier, why neither of them attempted to reconnect, and their discovery of what their respective parents did to make certain that these two young people would never see or talk to each other again, and the same complete disconnect was true of their now 17 year old son, Marcus, who was given up for adoption while neither Faith nor Danny had any say in the matter.
While Sweet Talking Rancher is billed as a romance, there was little to no romance involved in this novel, what we got instead was a long time coming as these two characters finally straightened out what was done to them, and reignited their lost friendship. In so doing, they spent more time arguing and misunderstanding each other's motives than they did in rekindling the love they once had for each other, and to say that their HEA ending was abrupt is putting it mildly--it took up all of the last page in the novel.
To say that I expected better from this author is putting it mildly. I know she's capable of a much better, more emotional, and deeper connection to and between her main characters than was evidenced in this novel. I strongly advise reading this series in the order in which it was written, as there are so many repeat characters and the connections between them in this novel, that you'd need a scorecard to keep them all straight.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
Danny is the Miller brother featured in this novel. At age 34, he's still living and working at his father's cattle ranch. He's a really nice guy, kind, sexy, and hard-working, but an event that occurred 17 years earlier has kept him commitment-free. His utterly irritating father, Jeff, is recovering after a heart attack, making him even more argumentative and judgmental, and piling even more responsibility on Danny's shoulders--and Danny's older brother is the one who inherited the ranch, leaving this reader to wonder why Danny is content to do all the work yet reap none of the rewards.
Seventeen years earlier, and while still in high school, Danny was in love with Faith McDonald, and got Faith pregnant. After running off to Las Vegas to get married, they learned that they couldn't marry without parental consent. While there, Faith went into labor, had the child and ended up in a coma. Danny was whisked back to the family ranch, knew nothing about what happened and never heard from Faith again. Their respective parents made very sure of that, but 17 years later, Faith has been married and divorced, has become a veterinarian, and is finally returning to Morgan Valley to replace the veterinarian who is retiring, and because the local populace saw how brokenhearted Danny was, everyone blamed Faith, and it seems no one in the valley is willing to forgive her easily. This was a good set-up for a second chance romance, but in this reader's opinion, the novel simply got bogged down in too much irrelevant material to hold my interest.
The main action in the novel revolves around local calves and cattle and numerous cases of scours, which is easily transmitted and can be fatal. While Faith and Danny attempt to treat the sick and dying cattle and their calves, and to track down the source of this infection, far too much time was spent dealing with and trying to control the the scours epidemic (cattle diarrhea), than was spent on Faith and Danny attempting to sort out the truth of what happened 17 years earlier, why neither of them attempted to reconnect, and their discovery of what their respective parents did to make certain that these two young people would never see or talk to each other again, and the same complete disconnect was true of their now 17 year old son, Marcus, who was given up for adoption while neither Faith nor Danny had any say in the matter.
While Sweet Talking Rancher is billed as a romance, there was little to no romance involved in this novel, what we got instead was a long time coming as these two characters finally straightened out what was done to them, and reignited their lost friendship. In so doing, they spent more time arguing and misunderstanding each other's motives than they did in rekindling the love they once had for each other, and to say that their HEA ending was abrupt is putting it mildly--it took up all of the last page in the novel.
To say that I expected better from this author is putting it mildly. I know she's capable of a much better, more emotional, and deeper connection to and between her main characters than was evidenced in this novel. I strongly advise reading this series in the order in which it was written, as there are so many repeat characters and the connections between them in this novel, that you'd need a scorecard to keep them all straight.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
July 28, 2021
This is a great second chance romance!
Friends-to-lovers and second chance stories are two of my favorite romance tropes and this one hits on both of these. Danny and Faith were friends for years when they were young and in high school they became more. Something huge happened (no spoilers here) and they were no longer together.
Fast forward 17 years and Faith is returning to Morgan Valley to help run her father’s veterinary practice because he’s retiring. The town has vilified Faith for leaving Danny all those years ago so she isn’t exactly greeted with open arms. Danny was heartbroken when Faith left and never returned but he doesn’t hate her. He makes it a point to let the townspeople know that he bears no ill will toward Faith.
Wow, there is a lot going on in this story. It will help you understand things better if you’ve read earlier books in this series as a lot of the main characters from other books play at least a small part in this story. Danny and Faith find out the truth about what happened 17 years ago and it was a real shock to discover the depth of the deception created by both of their families.
Faith has become a successful veterinarian but Danny was denied the opportunity to follow his dream of going to college. He still lives at home and works on the family ranch. He and Faith have to find a way to forgive each other for what happened 17 years ago so they can move on.
While I didn’t feel the heat between Danny and Faith as much as I have between some of the couples in earlier books, I think some of that might be due to their ages now and what they went through as teens. There is an undeniable attraction between them, it’s just a bit more subtle than in some books.
I really wished there was an epilogue for this one because it ended a bit abruptly for me. Still, all-in-all, I enjoyed it very much and hope the series continues on.
A review copy was provided by the author and publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.
Friends-to-lovers and second chance stories are two of my favorite romance tropes and this one hits on both of these. Danny and Faith were friends for years when they were young and in high school they became more. Something huge happened (no spoilers here) and they were no longer together.
Fast forward 17 years and Faith is returning to Morgan Valley to help run her father’s veterinary practice because he’s retiring. The town has vilified Faith for leaving Danny all those years ago so she isn’t exactly greeted with open arms. Danny was heartbroken when Faith left and never returned but he doesn’t hate her. He makes it a point to let the townspeople know that he bears no ill will toward Faith.
Wow, there is a lot going on in this story. It will help you understand things better if you’ve read earlier books in this series as a lot of the main characters from other books play at least a small part in this story. Danny and Faith find out the truth about what happened 17 years ago and it was a real shock to discover the depth of the deception created by both of their families.
Faith has become a successful veterinarian but Danny was denied the opportunity to follow his dream of going to college. He still lives at home and works on the family ranch. He and Faith have to find a way to forgive each other for what happened 17 years ago so they can move on.
While I didn’t feel the heat between Danny and Faith as much as I have between some of the couples in earlier books, I think some of that might be due to their ages now and what they went through as teens. There is an undeniable attraction between them, it’s just a bit more subtle than in some books.
I really wished there was an epilogue for this one because it ended a bit abruptly for me. Still, all-in-all, I enjoyed it very much and hope the series continues on.
A review copy was provided by the author and publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.
January 5, 2022
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Sweet Talking Rancher is the fifth title in The Millers of Morgan Valley series, which is a spin-off of the Morgan Ranch series. Do you have to have read all of those earlier books to enjoy this one? No, of course not. But I would recommend each and every one of them for they all are interesting, engaging, fun, and sexy romances that captured my heart and I believe if you love Modern Western Romance then you’d be captured as well.
Although I liked Sweet Talking Rancher it wasn’t my favorite of the series by a long shot. Faith and Danny’s back story is one that will break anyone’s heart. Choices were made, some unwillingly it felt like, and the pain that hovers over this couple to this day, seventeen years later, can still be strongly felt. I’m not going to go into details of that back story because I think it’s something readers need to experience firsthand, not in a review. Mistakes were made, hearts were broken, and lives changed… and they each moved on in their own ways, even if the past is still there to haunt them.
The main focus of their story is the mysterious disease that is running rampant through the cattle on the ranch, and on neighboring ones as well. I think I learned far more about cow poop than I’ll ever need to know in this one. And that focus took the spotlight away from the romance, in my opinion. Parent’s interference in any romance, at any age, annoys me to no end. Faith’s parents really got on my last nerve at one point in this story. In the end, Faith and Danny followed their own hearts into a second chance future together… but it was a rough road to get to that point.
The writing is engaging, as all of Kate Pearce’s romances are, the plot flowed easily, but this time around I simply could not fall for the couple and felt that other factors pushed their second chance romance into second place in Sweet Talking Rancher. Yet, that’s just one reader’s opinion and you may find a far different story than I did. It’s a good book, simply not my favorite of the series.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
Sweet Talking Rancher is the fifth title in The Millers of Morgan Valley series, which is a spin-off of the Morgan Ranch series. Do you have to have read all of those earlier books to enjoy this one? No, of course not. But I would recommend each and every one of them for they all are interesting, engaging, fun, and sexy romances that captured my heart and I believe if you love Modern Western Romance then you’d be captured as well.
Although I liked Sweet Talking Rancher it wasn’t my favorite of the series by a long shot. Faith and Danny’s back story is one that will break anyone’s heart. Choices were made, some unwillingly it felt like, and the pain that hovers over this couple to this day, seventeen years later, can still be strongly felt. I’m not going to go into details of that back story because I think it’s something readers need to experience firsthand, not in a review. Mistakes were made, hearts were broken, and lives changed… and they each moved on in their own ways, even if the past is still there to haunt them.
The main focus of their story is the mysterious disease that is running rampant through the cattle on the ranch, and on neighboring ones as well. I think I learned far more about cow poop than I’ll ever need to know in this one. And that focus took the spotlight away from the romance, in my opinion. Parent’s interference in any romance, at any age, annoys me to no end. Faith’s parents really got on my last nerve at one point in this story. In the end, Faith and Danny followed their own hearts into a second chance future together… but it was a rough road to get to that point.
The writing is engaging, as all of Kate Pearce’s romances are, the plot flowed easily, but this time around I simply could not fall for the couple and felt that other factors pushed their second chance romance into second place in Sweet Talking Rancher. Yet, that’s just one reader’s opinion and you may find a far different story than I did. It’s a good book, simply not my favorite of the series.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
July 24, 2021
Every time I think I can’t despise the Miller patriarch any more, I read another story about one of his kids and learn more about his lifetime of deception. To be honest, he has done some atoning over the years. But he does his atoning in a roundabout way and never seems to apologize for the wrongs he has done along the way.
The depths to which their parents went to keep Faith and Danny apart when they were teens, and going through one of the most devastating times of their lives, is hard to fathom. Especially when it comes to Faith’s parents because they seem so loving and kind and thoughtful. Because of what happened to them all those years ago, and the half stories they’ve gotten about each other, they have a long road to travel. But what’s great about both of these characters is they try really hard to forgive and not judge. They both know people change a lot from the time their teenagers until they’re established adults.
More than Faith, Danny’s story just breaks my heart. While Faith got every opportunity to follow her dreams (outside of her romantic dreams) and build the life she wanted, Danny was held back at every turn until he was well into his 20s. And even then, there were many stipulations put on what he could do when since he was part of running his family’s ranch.
Obviously, from what I’ve said so far, there are a lot of serious issues for these two to work through. That doesn’t mean there isn’t fun and lightness to this story, too. The author strikes a wonderful balance between the joy and angst. There’s a bit of a side story that was great that I would have loved to see expanded. It doesn’t detract from this story that it’s not expanded, but I would have really loved for the particular couple to have gotten their own book.
As usual, Kate Pearce kept me fully engaged and turning the pages.
** I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in my review are my own and given freely. **
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
The depths to which their parents went to keep Faith and Danny apart when they were teens, and going through one of the most devastating times of their lives, is hard to fathom. Especially when it comes to Faith’s parents because they seem so loving and kind and thoughtful. Because of what happened to them all those years ago, and the half stories they’ve gotten about each other, they have a long road to travel. But what’s great about both of these characters is they try really hard to forgive and not judge. They both know people change a lot from the time their teenagers until they’re established adults.
More than Faith, Danny’s story just breaks my heart. While Faith got every opportunity to follow her dreams (outside of her romantic dreams) and build the life she wanted, Danny was held back at every turn until he was well into his 20s. And even then, there were many stipulations put on what he could do when since he was part of running his family’s ranch.
Obviously, from what I’ve said so far, there are a lot of serious issues for these two to work through. That doesn’t mean there isn’t fun and lightness to this story, too. The author strikes a wonderful balance between the joy and angst. There’s a bit of a side story that was great that I would have loved to see expanded. It doesn’t detract from this story that it’s not expanded, but I would have really loved for the particular couple to have gotten their own book.
As usual, Kate Pearce kept me fully engaged and turning the pages.
** I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in my review are my own and given freely. **
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
July 27, 2021
Sweet Talking Rancher by Kate Pearce is another in the continuing saga of the Miller brothers. This time we are focusing in Danny, an attractive 35ish guy who still lives on the family ranch with his father. Jeff has had a heart attack and is subdued in many ways. This story starts 17 years earlier in Las Vegas where Danny and his girlfriend, Faith, have run to get married. She's pregnant and they are in love and can't wait to be a family. She goes into early labor and Danny calls her parents. They summarily kick him out of the hospital, never to see his son or be by Faith's side as a turn of events puts her life in jeopardy. Faith never returns to Morgan Valley is gets in touch with Danny again. Rumors abound and it is Danny's side they all take, firmly believing Faith had done him wrong. Now Faith has returned to partner with her Brother, Dave, to take over their father's veterinary practice. Obviously she and Danny will compare stories and they learn a lot about what happened all those years ago.
Danny is a good character, too like his father some say, but strong, and talented, and taciturn. Never has much to say. Faith is a bundle of "what-ifs" hidden behind the professional exterior of an experienced veterinarian. This is a story that used to happen every day: parents who took the reins when their kids found themselves in trouble. Mistakes are made, out of love, mostly, and they have repercussions that affect those kids forever. It was a good story with a full cast of characters, most of whom readers have met in previous books. The story is a good one, and it makes the read want to reach out and slap some of the people involved. There are many side plots, involving the main characters' friends and family. This contributes to the richness of the overall story, which has taken many books to tell. If you love cowboy romance and you love soap operas this is the series for you. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Sweet Talking Rancher by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #sweettalkingrancher
Danny is a good character, too like his father some say, but strong, and talented, and taciturn. Never has much to say. Faith is a bundle of "what-ifs" hidden behind the professional exterior of an experienced veterinarian. This is a story that used to happen every day: parents who took the reins when their kids found themselves in trouble. Mistakes are made, out of love, mostly, and they have repercussions that affect those kids forever. It was a good story with a full cast of characters, most of whom readers have met in previous books. The story is a good one, and it makes the read want to reach out and slap some of the people involved. There are many side plots, involving the main characters' friends and family. This contributes to the richness of the overall story, which has taken many books to tell. If you love cowboy romance and you love soap operas this is the series for you. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Sweet Talking Rancher by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #sweettalkingrancher
September 2, 2021
Danny Miller & Faith McDonald were high school sweethearts seventeen years ago. Each one of them are still dealing with the fall out of that long ago break up even though they don’t realize it. When Faith comes home to take over the family veterinarian business. A outbreak of a life threatening cattle disease will bring them together to try and save the ranch. They’ll deal with the past and try to figure out their feelings in the present. Will she give in to the Sweet Talking Rancher?
Sweet Talking Rancher is the fifth book in the Miller of Morgan Valley series by Kate Pearce. She brings together two high school sweethearts who were torn apart seventeen years ago by their parents and circumstances. They’ll come together to save a neighbor’s ranch, try to bring the locals around to accepting her again. They’ve both think they’ve moved on but soon realize that isn’t as easy as they think. Lies, protective parents and promises have emotions running high and the attraction from the past heating up the present. Sweet Talking Rancher brings the reader up to date on the rest of the Millers of Morgan Valley family while concentrating on the main character. Emotions run high through out this book as these two characters try to work their way through their shared past and the emotions of the present that just lead them to the future they thought they might ever have. Kate Pearce brings together these two characters who everyone knows should be together and with some tension and forgiveness gives them a chance at the adult true love they thought they would have all those years ago. Secrets, lies and forgiveness are a big part of Sweet Talking Rancher. The reader will be cheering for these characters. A wonderful modern western romance that will having you falling in love with the Millers of Morgan Valley and have you coming back for more of the series and looking forward to the next book of the Miller family.
Sweet Talking Rancher is the fifth book in the Miller of Morgan Valley series by Kate Pearce. She brings together two high school sweethearts who were torn apart seventeen years ago by their parents and circumstances. They’ll come together to save a neighbor’s ranch, try to bring the locals around to accepting her again. They’ve both think they’ve moved on but soon realize that isn’t as easy as they think. Lies, protective parents and promises have emotions running high and the attraction from the past heating up the present. Sweet Talking Rancher brings the reader up to date on the rest of the Millers of Morgan Valley family while concentrating on the main character. Emotions run high through out this book as these two characters try to work their way through their shared past and the emotions of the present that just lead them to the future they thought they might ever have. Kate Pearce brings together these two characters who everyone knows should be together and with some tension and forgiveness gives them a chance at the adult true love they thought they would have all those years ago. Secrets, lies and forgiveness are a big part of Sweet Talking Rancher. The reader will be cheering for these characters. A wonderful modern western romance that will having you falling in love with the Millers of Morgan Valley and have you coming back for more of the series and looking forward to the next book of the Miller family.
July 22, 2021
This is a second chance story that has been long in coming. Kate writes about the heart and this shows that Danny Miller has been stuck, really not moving on since the disaster that struck his romance at the tender age of seventeen. He finally get the opportunity for he and Faith McDonald to get closure over what happened 17 years ago. I found it heart felt and real. It's not a dramatic story but one that touches your heart strings and makes you believe in healing.
When these two were young and in love they ran off to Las Vegas to get married. They quickly found out they needed parental permission to marry at 17 even in Vegas. Then disaster struck and their parents had to come and get involved. That ended up shutting Danny out and sent home without being able to even talk to Faith. Faith never came home and they never talked to each other. Danny just kinda got stuck and never really moved on to make goals in his live beyond getting a degree to help with the family ranch. Faith went on to college and started a Veterinary Clinic in Humboldt, got married and divorced. When her Dad decided to retire she came home to take his place in Morgan Valley with her brother Dave. When the Millers have two calves get sick with suspected Scours Faith & Danny find themselves working together to get the potential epidemic under control. Through their time together they finally manage to hash out what happened 17 years ago. Faith comes to see how Danny is a smart, loyal, patient and kind man to rely on. Danny finds his heart has never let go of Faith and they make a good team together.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When these two were young and in love they ran off to Las Vegas to get married. They quickly found out they needed parental permission to marry at 17 even in Vegas. Then disaster struck and their parents had to come and get involved. That ended up shutting Danny out and sent home without being able to even talk to Faith. Faith never came home and they never talked to each other. Danny just kinda got stuck and never really moved on to make goals in his live beyond getting a degree to help with the family ranch. Faith went on to college and started a Veterinary Clinic in Humboldt, got married and divorced. When her Dad decided to retire she came home to take his place in Morgan Valley with her brother Dave. When the Millers have two calves get sick with suspected Scours Faith & Danny find themselves working together to get the potential epidemic under control. Through their time together they finally manage to hash out what happened 17 years ago. Faith comes to see how Danny is a smart, loyal, patient and kind man to rely on. Danny finds his heart has never let go of Faith and they make a good team together.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 6, 2021
Yay, another Miller brother bites the dust! What can I say: I like hot cowboys and Kate creates the best stories around them!
After the series on the Morgan ranch, she is now doing a series on the Miller family, who live next door to the Morgan's. And since I had already enjoyed Ben's story in The Rebellious Rancher and Raiden's story in The Rancher meets this match, I was very happy that now it was Danny's turn. Because at thirty five, Danny doesn't think he will ever find a woman to settle down with. And deep down, he knows why. Because of Faith McDonald, his teenage sweetheart. Seventeen years ago their relationship ended abruptly and badly. And Faith never set foot in morganville again. But now she is back, to take over the veterinary practice from her father. Together with her brother Dave, she will be the town's wet.
Faith never imagined coming home again.
And, although her brother warned her, she never expected the town to hold a grudge for nearly two decades. But they do, because Faith left her sweetheart alone and broke his heart. Or so they think. But of course there are more sides to the story. Only Danny and Faith never got to that part. But maybe now they will have the opportunity to talk things through. However, an infection is spreading in the valley and Danny and Faith have to team up to avoid a massive loss in cattle.
And while working close together they both realize that they did make a great team before. can they be a team again? Or will the secrets from their pasts rip them apart? yet another wonderful story of Kate.
Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.
After the series on the Morgan ranch, she is now doing a series on the Miller family, who live next door to the Morgan's. And since I had already enjoyed Ben's story in The Rebellious Rancher and Raiden's story in The Rancher meets this match, I was very happy that now it was Danny's turn. Because at thirty five, Danny doesn't think he will ever find a woman to settle down with. And deep down, he knows why. Because of Faith McDonald, his teenage sweetheart. Seventeen years ago their relationship ended abruptly and badly. And Faith never set foot in morganville again. But now she is back, to take over the veterinary practice from her father. Together with her brother Dave, she will be the town's wet.
Faith never imagined coming home again.
And, although her brother warned her, she never expected the town to hold a grudge for nearly two decades. But they do, because Faith left her sweetheart alone and broke his heart. Or so they think. But of course there are more sides to the story. Only Danny and Faith never got to that part. But maybe now they will have the opportunity to talk things through. However, an infection is spreading in the valley and Danny and Faith have to team up to avoid a massive loss in cattle.
And while working close together they both realize that they did make a great team before. can they be a team again? Or will the secrets from their pasts rip them apart? yet another wonderful story of Kate.
Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.
July 28, 2021
I always enjoy Kate Pearce's work. This one surprised me. It wasn't one of my favorites.
I can say that I didn't like Danny's father anymore in this book , than I did in previous books. I can also say that I wasn't thrilled with either of Faith's parents. It seemed to me like most of the people in this town had some kind of grievance about something. It didn't feel like a happy place.
Trying to be completely honest, I know the situation with the possible outbreak was used to bring Danny and Faith closer. I thought more time was spent on the cows than on Danny, Faith, their past situation and their romance.
I also feel kind of cheated. After reading through pages and pages of cow infections, trying to piece together their back story with information only gained by a process resembling dripping water, the back and forth uncertainty of them as a couple, throwing in the ridiculousness of Faith's relationship with her business partners, and then Jeff's revelation, we got one scene with Faith and Danny and the book ends.
There was a long, and often tedious path to the end of this book. It was so unlike the author's previous works, I had to double check the identity of the writer. There was more struggle than romance in this book.
I only wish that the last chapter could have been drawn out to include the reactions to Danny and Faith's decision, or something about Danny's decision about his future, his career; or, ANYTHING about what was next for them. I admit to being disappointed. It was just a LONG, ok read for me.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received from NetGalley.
I can say that I didn't like Danny's father anymore in this book , than I did in previous books. I can also say that I wasn't thrilled with either of Faith's parents. It seemed to me like most of the people in this town had some kind of grievance about something. It didn't feel like a happy place.
Trying to be completely honest, I know the situation with the possible outbreak was used to bring Danny and Faith closer. I thought more time was spent on the cows than on Danny, Faith, their past situation and their romance.
I also feel kind of cheated. After reading through pages and pages of cow infections, trying to piece together their back story with information only gained by a process resembling dripping water, the back and forth uncertainty of them as a couple, throwing in the ridiculousness of Faith's relationship with her business partners, and then Jeff's revelation, we got one scene with Faith and Danny and the book ends.
There was a long, and often tedious path to the end of this book. It was so unlike the author's previous works, I had to double check the identity of the writer. There was more struggle than romance in this book.
I only wish that the last chapter could have been drawn out to include the reactions to Danny and Faith's decision, or something about Danny's decision about his future, his career; or, ANYTHING about what was next for them. I admit to being disappointed. It was just a LONG, ok read for me.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received from NetGalley.
July 28, 2021
At 17 Danny Miller and Faith MacDonald were young, in lover an sure they'd be together forever. But 17 is very young and things don't always go as planned. When Faith disappeared from Morgan Valley, Danny threw himself into his work on the family ranch. He left for a while to get his degree, but he's back and trying to find his place again since his dad passed the ranch to his older brother. Unsure of what comes next, he's just trying to make it through each day. To add to his confusion, he discovers Faith is coming back to Morgan Valley.
After 17 year away, Faith is returning tot the home she left so abruptly. She plans to help her brother as he takes over their father's vet business; once he's settled in she'll be gone again. She thought she was prepared, but seeing Danny for the first time just threw her thoughts into chaos. When a deadly disease starts killing cattle in the valley, Danny and Faith are forced to work together to end to outbreak. Time and proximity prove that the old feelings they thought dead just may not be.
While I've been a fan of the Morgan Valley stories since I read Chase's story in The Reluctant Rancher, but I found this installment of the series a bit disappointing. I was sympathetic to Danny's feelings and could identify with his struggles to find his place in the family and in the Valley. However, Faith's constant push and pull with Danny, her focus on the past and her constant indecisiveness was frustrating to me and continually led the story backwards instead of forwards. I still look forward to the next installment of the series, Evan's story, and hope that some Danny's unresolved questions are answered there.
After 17 year away, Faith is returning tot the home she left so abruptly. She plans to help her brother as he takes over their father's vet business; once he's settled in she'll be gone again. She thought she was prepared, but seeing Danny for the first time just threw her thoughts into chaos. When a deadly disease starts killing cattle in the valley, Danny and Faith are forced to work together to end to outbreak. Time and proximity prove that the old feelings they thought dead just may not be.
While I've been a fan of the Morgan Valley stories since I read Chase's story in The Reluctant Rancher, but I found this installment of the series a bit disappointing. I was sympathetic to Danny's feelings and could identify with his struggles to find his place in the family and in the Valley. However, Faith's constant push and pull with Danny, her focus on the past and her constant indecisiveness was frustrating to me and continually led the story backwards instead of forwards. I still look forward to the next installment of the series, Evan's story, and hope that some Danny's unresolved questions are answered there.
July 27, 2021
4.5 Stars
Everyone in rancher Danny Miller’s life wants to know how he feels about his teenage flame returning to Morgan Valley after nearly two decades. Danny wishes he knew. After the disastrous ending of their relationship, and Faith’s choice to leave town all those years ago, Danny’s rebuilt his life without her. Faith McDonald hadn’t planned on returning home, but with her dad retiring, her help is needed at the family veterinary practice. She’s hoping that by now, folks have forgotten what happened between her and Danny even if the two of them never can. With a mystery infection decimating the Miller cattle, she and Danny soon find themselves on the same side for the first time in forever.
This is the fifth book in the series & could be read on its own but personally I love how I’ve got to know the Millers throughout the course of the series. I loved both Danny & Faith who were teenage sweethearts until they ran off to Las Vegas, Danny returned heart broken & alone. A well written second chance romance with strong characters. I loved both Danny & Faith , she’s a successful vet & he's still working on the family ranch. The chemistry between the pair sizzles but will past history scupper any relationship? There are secrets, misunderstandings & the air definitely needs to be cleared. I love the Millers & was engrossed from cover to cover.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Everyone in rancher Danny Miller’s life wants to know how he feels about his teenage flame returning to Morgan Valley after nearly two decades. Danny wishes he knew. After the disastrous ending of their relationship, and Faith’s choice to leave town all those years ago, Danny’s rebuilt his life without her. Faith McDonald hadn’t planned on returning home, but with her dad retiring, her help is needed at the family veterinary practice. She’s hoping that by now, folks have forgotten what happened between her and Danny even if the two of them never can. With a mystery infection decimating the Miller cattle, she and Danny soon find themselves on the same side for the first time in forever.
This is the fifth book in the series & could be read on its own but personally I love how I’ve got to know the Millers throughout the course of the series. I loved both Danny & Faith who were teenage sweethearts until they ran off to Las Vegas, Danny returned heart broken & alone. A well written second chance romance with strong characters. I loved both Danny & Faith , she’s a successful vet & he's still working on the family ranch. The chemistry between the pair sizzles but will past history scupper any relationship? There are secrets, misunderstandings & the air definitely needs to be cleared. I love the Millers & was engrossed from cover to cover.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
August 4, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I also purchased a copy as I loved it and wanted to help support a favorite author.
First thing about this book that as it is a part of a series of the Miller siblings of Morgan Valley, it can be read as a stand-alone. That being said, I would highly recommend reading the series especially if you adore cowboys finding their true love. This book, along with the series, is very well written. The plot flows beautifully to the point that I felt like I was right there with them. I loved that prior characters also made multiple appearances so I was able to revisit "old friends".
This tale of a second chance with a first love that did not disappoint. I heart broke for these two. I loved how the author kept the lines of communication open but just enough so the characters came across as more mature (since they were both 34) and not childish.
This book is written in a dual POV format. Getting that glimpse into a character's thoughts during a scene, really helps me to connect with them better. I can really identify and enjoy the story so much better that way.
This is a sexy read with a small scene between the two main characters. Also I applaud the author of introducing to a small degree Faith's brother's love of someone that may offend some. BUT she did it in a way that they only danced and embraced. That being said I would highly recommend this wonderful story to anyone OVER the age of 18.
First thing about this book that as it is a part of a series of the Miller siblings of Morgan Valley, it can be read as a stand-alone. That being said, I would highly recommend reading the series especially if you adore cowboys finding their true love. This book, along with the series, is very well written. The plot flows beautifully to the point that I felt like I was right there with them. I loved that prior characters also made multiple appearances so I was able to revisit "old friends".
This tale of a second chance with a first love that did not disappoint. I heart broke for these two. I loved how the author kept the lines of communication open but just enough so the characters came across as more mature (since they were both 34) and not childish.
This book is written in a dual POV format. Getting that glimpse into a character's thoughts during a scene, really helps me to connect with them better. I can really identify and enjoy the story so much better that way.
This is a sexy read with a small scene between the two main characters. Also I applaud the author of introducing to a small degree Faith's brother's love of someone that may offend some. BUT she did it in a way that they only danced and embraced. That being said I would highly recommend this wonderful story to anyone OVER the age of 18.
March 29, 2021
I was provided an Advanced Reader Copy by Kensington Books and NetGalley for an honest review.
Danny Miller and Faith McDonald were once childhood sweethearts but when they were seventeen something created a huge rift in their relationship. Faith went away and had not returned to town until now. No one in town knows the real reason she left but as with every small town they certainly judged her. Now that she has returned, seventeen years later, to take over her father's veterinary business can she overcome that judgement?
Danny Miller has spent the last seventeen years working and living at his father's ranch.. When a scours outbreak happens on the ranch he turns to Faith to help figure out where the infection is coming from. Working close together has dredged up the past and old hurts. Can the two of them work together to figure out what is killing the Miller's cattle?
'Sweet Talking Rancher' is the first book I have ever read by Kate Pearce. It was a great read. I loved both the main characters and the realism of small town life. I rooted for the couple to work through their past problems and show each other how much they had grown over time. Even though this story has characters from the other books in the series I didn't feel lost for not reading them. I enjoyed Ms. Pearce's writing so much I have already purchased the first book in the series.
Danny Miller and Faith McDonald were once childhood sweethearts but when they were seventeen something created a huge rift in their relationship. Faith went away and had not returned to town until now. No one in town knows the real reason she left but as with every small town they certainly judged her. Now that she has returned, seventeen years later, to take over her father's veterinary business can she overcome that judgement?
Danny Miller has spent the last seventeen years working and living at his father's ranch.. When a scours outbreak happens on the ranch he turns to Faith to help figure out where the infection is coming from. Working close together has dredged up the past and old hurts. Can the two of them work together to figure out what is killing the Miller's cattle?
'Sweet Talking Rancher' is the first book I have ever read by Kate Pearce. It was a great read. I loved both the main characters and the realism of small town life. I rooted for the couple to work through their past problems and show each other how much they had grown over time. Even though this story has characters from the other books in the series I didn't feel lost for not reading them. I enjoyed Ms. Pearce's writing so much I have already purchased the first book in the series.
June 25, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC.
"Sweet Talking Rancher" is the first Kate Pearce book I have read and the 5th in her Millers of Morgan Valley series. This is the story of Danny and Faith; childhood sweethearts who dealt with tragedy and betrayal from the people closest too them. After 17 years apart Faith returns to her hometown to take over her families vet clinic where the secrets of the past are set to come out when she and Danny meet. This is a wonderful story of love, second chances, family and moving past hurt. I absolutely loved this book.
Things I really loved:
- Kate was able to weave an intricate backstory that really pulled at the heartstrings
- Danny's family were lively and fun!
- Loved Faith and Danny and felt that their characters were really well explored: perfectly imperfect and human.
- Descriptions were really great of the area, being a vet and ranching.
Things I didn't enjoy as much:
- The other characters in Danny's family were really tricky to keep straight and I wasn't always sure who was who.
This book was truly wonderful and is a great example of 2nd chance romance. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to read the others in the series!
"Sweet Talking Rancher" is the first Kate Pearce book I have read and the 5th in her Millers of Morgan Valley series. This is the story of Danny and Faith; childhood sweethearts who dealt with tragedy and betrayal from the people closest too them. After 17 years apart Faith returns to her hometown to take over her families vet clinic where the secrets of the past are set to come out when she and Danny meet. This is a wonderful story of love, second chances, family and moving past hurt. I absolutely loved this book.
Things I really loved:
- Kate was able to weave an intricate backstory that really pulled at the heartstrings
- Danny's family were lively and fun!
- Loved Faith and Danny and felt that their characters were really well explored: perfectly imperfect and human.
- Descriptions were really great of the area, being a vet and ranching.
Things I didn't enjoy as much:
- The other characters in Danny's family were really tricky to keep straight and I wasn't always sure who was who.
This book was truly wonderful and is a great example of 2nd chance romance. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to read the others in the series!
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