Nothing But Cowboy

The Raffertys of Last Stand #1

by Justine Davis

He thought he was content, until she walked in the door…

Keller Rafferty abandoned his dreams long ago to help his mom raise his brothers after his father’s death. Duty, family and deep roots still guide him as he runs his family’s Texas cattle ranch and cares for his new, grieving foster son. They’re just beginning to find a balance when a beautiful and determined woman arrives on the ranch.

Sydney Brock spent her entire globe-trotting life thinking she had no family except her ne’er do well, nomadic, irresponsible parents. When she discovers her parents lied and she has a newly-orphaned cousin, Sydney rushes halfway around the world to provide the teen with something she never had—a home. She’s shocked to be thwarted by a protective—and sexy—cowboy.

Sydney’s determined to form a relationship with her cousin, but Keller doesn’t trust that the worldly woman will stay in small town Texas. It’s up to Sydney to prove him wrong, and the longer she spends time with Keller, his family and her cousin, the more she vows to do just that.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Westerns, Cowboy Romance

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2021

About the author

Author biographies are supposed to give you all those statistics, books written, awards won, etc. and I will, I promise...but first let me tell you about this ornery little tomboy (back then, the boys had all the fun...) who was always the one to make up the stories the neighborhood kids would "play". For those who came of age in the computer game era, this is something that was done usually in the backyard, by any number of summer-bored children, with props where appropriate. (Did you know a 55 gallon drum tied to a picnic bench makes a very cool horse?) It wasn't until much later that this tomboy realized two things: A) not everyone made up stories in their heads all the time, and B) in real life, the boys that had already had all the fun now seemed to always be winning.

But I digress. I was born on a farm down in Iowa....well, not quite, but close; Boone, Iowa is in the middle of farm country, but I arrived at a hospital. In a snow storm. Make that a blizzard. My sister tells me she knew my destiny when I was very young, because when I first saw the Disney classic Old Yeller, I was apparently so upset that I promptly went home and rewrote the story. In my version, the dog lived, of course. Should have been a clue.

Possibly in response to that blizzard I was born in, I've been a West Coaster since before I was a year old, and intend to stay that way. I have a history of staying. I started my first full time job right out of school (well, there was a very brief sojourn at a place where they made, among other things, burial vaults, but I prefer not to recall that one...) and stayed for twenty-one years. I've been married to the same wonderful guy for going on two decades now. We lived in our last house for seventeen years. (I won't even mention how many dumpsters we filled moving after that long....)

Readers seem as fascinated by my first career as they are with my writing. My time in law enforcement was many things, exciting, nerve wracking, and irritating, but most importantly never, ever boring. It was fascinating enough that I didn't think about writing seriously for several years. I kept a journal, and wrote long letters, collected quotes, mentally rewrote movies, and still made up those stories in my head, but never dreamed of actually writing for publication. I was having too much fun helping to catch bad guys, and being continually amazed at the situations people get themselves into. And eventually I walked away with a wealth of background and story ideas, and knowing some truly great people who work very hard to keep all of us safe. I'm proud to have been one of them, and I'm very aware that I have had the great good fortune of having had two jobs in my life that I love. Many people don't get even one.

But now that I'm in the delicious position of being able to make a living telling those stories in my head, I promise my readers two things: A) I'm staying--I'll keep writing as long as you keep reading, and B) in my stories, the girl--tomboy or not--always wins!

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And now, the official stats:

Justine Dare Davis sold her first book in 1989, and followed that up with the sale of nineteen novels in less than two years. Her first four books were published in 1991, and she saw all reach the finals for either the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award or the Romance Writers of America prestigious RITA Award. She has since won the RITA award four times, along with several Reviewer's Choice awards and three Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times. At the 1998 national conference, Justine was inducted into the RWA Hall of Fame, making her one of a very select group of just eight writers. She also had four titles on the Romantic Times "Top 200 of All Time" list. Her sales now total more than 45, and her books have appeared regularly on best seller lists, including the USA Today list. She has been featured in several local newspapers and nationwide by Associated Press, has appeared on CN

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars rounded down as “no ring on her finger”.
Definite vibes of the best of Dee Henderson (except’g spiritual).
Wonderful characters. Setting: Kerrville, TX and surrounding area ( rural ranches).

[KaylaJane · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hands down, this had to be the most boring/ non-romantic book I ever read. Truly a snoozefest. And also unfinished!

For example: There's lots of talk about history & Texas and all the travels heroine experienced and how her parents did her wrong & how his Dad died and he had to be the "man" in the family. So how come we didn't get any relationship development between the MCs that would show us how they move from enemies to friends & more? 98% of the entire thing is hero pushing heroine away and trying not to like her and to not have her "steal" his foster kid - whom he never adopted and had no real claim to him - unlike heroine who was a blood relative in the form of a 1st cousin, yet we get his entire family giving her attitude for wanting to claim him & make a family with him?!

Then there is Hero who doesn't trust women & doesn't want a relationship because he had a past ex who he is bitter about because she didn't want to live in the ranch with him but there is no background info given. Like was she a GF? Fiancée? Wife??. How long ago was it? Did his family meet or know about her? Outside of that one reference, there was no other mention about her and it was as if the writer was going one way, only to forget about it and veer to something else.

And unfortunately this happened a lot. Including the fact that there was no chemistry between the 2 MCs and no romance. It wasn't until 97-98% for them to even kiss & at 99% to have a stupid/lame sex scene and the worst HEA I ever read!

And for those that like Alpha Heroes, you won't find it here. It's heroine who has money & who initiates a kiss, sex & everything else. It's heroine who we get a backstory and nothing about Hero other then his whining of how he lost his father at age 17. Whoopee Doo! Lol.

They both annoyed the crap out of me. By the time they were somewhat getting their crap together I was over it. I didn't find anything likable about Hero. He is a bully, arrogant and very self centered. He did NOT redeem himself by the end but by then I couldn't care less. I liked heroine a little more but not by much. She was loyal, honest, kindhearted, successful, strong and took no crap from one of Hero's brother, but she was also a doormat & spineless. All the mentions over & over & over again of how she never knew what a real family was or how her parents didn't care about her made me want to screech to shut the f**k up already! And the fact that she didn't threaten them with the fact that she had the law on her side and the only one who had a rightful claim to the kid, lessened any feeling of making it into a 2 star read. It should have been the Hero & his family groveling at her feet - not the other way around!

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is a new series I am wholeheartedly looking forward if the other books are even half as good as Nothing But Cowboy.. Cowboys, small towns and series romances are my top favorites. I have most definitely read this author before so I am not surprised by my adoration for this book.

Emotional? Yes!
Family loyalty? Yes!
Broody Hero? Yes!
Adorable, sweet, stubborn heroine? Yes!
Complex and scene-stealing secondary characters? Yes!
Small-town Romance? Yes!

And so much more! I truly loved this book from the first page. The premise is unique in that it's not an overdone trope which I always appreciate. And while there is some predictability, the story was refreshing, engaging and I just couldn't put it down until I had the happy resolution I was looking for. I won't give any spoilers; the blurb gives a great indication of the plot. In addition to my love of the main story, I was thrilled to see some of my favorite characters from past books make an appearance. The small town of Last Stand and its loyal citizens always have me eager for more.

I will say this is definitely a slow burn romance. Both the hero and the heroine have had sad pasts and that makes for an even more endearing story watching them find their way to love. I absolutely recommend this book!

While I received an advanced reading copy of Nothing But Cowboy, this is my honest and unbiased review and I thank you for taking the time to read it. :)

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

FREE today (April 01, 2022) on Amazon.






Received an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for a fair review
“Nothing but Cowboy”, by Justine Davis (Tule Publishing), is a very romantic read, with the kind of honorable, stoic and sexy hero that Davis excels in, and a set of moving, unexpected circumstances bonding him to the heroine.
Keller is a noble, hardworking man, an innate leader devoted to his family,; his sense of protectiveness (and possessiveness) extending to Lucas makes him an incredible attractive male character, a mixture of hardness and softness.
I liked the opposites attract trope (stability and family roots versus nomadic life style and absence of family values) and the slow burn romance which sometimes almost takes a back seat when Lucas’ issues gain preponderance.
I found the elements about the teenager as compelling as the romance itself and loved the way the author blended the two dimensions and the fact there was no drama about the second.
The Texas pride felt a bit redundant for me (an outsider looking at American culture). Sometimes I found the dialogue a little stilted and the story too schematic. Still, it was very enjoyable.
The other Rafferty brothers (and their mother) look like very promising main characters and I’ll be looking for their stories.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keller and Sydney’s second chance love story in Nothing But Cowboy by Justine Davis, book one in The Raffertys of Last Stand series, reminds us that everyone is deserving of being loved. Leaving his dreams behind after the death of his father, Keller Rafferty took on the responsibility of taking care of his family, the family cattle ranch as well as caring and understanding the grieving teen, Lucas, he was the foster parent of. Just as they were finding stability, their lives are interrupted by Sydney Brock. Sydney never really had a home, leading a globe-trotting, nomadic life with her parents. Being a determined and responsible adult, Sydney turned her former life-style into a world-renown business, representing craftsmen and selling artistic pieces from around the world; especially little known places. Discovering her parents lied about having no extended family, Sydney races across the world to provide Lucas with something she never had; a home, extended family, and love. But she never expected Keller, his protectiveness, his care and love for Lucas, his magnetism, nor the sizzling chemistry between them. Sydney is determined to form a relationship with her cousin, Lucas. Before that she will have to prove to Keller, and his family, that despite being a world-traveler, she is willing to live in small town Texas and provide a stable life for Lucas. While doing this, Sydney might just fall under the spell of the Cowboy, the foster parent, the man she was becoming addicted to.

Ms. Davis wrote a wonderful and emotional story that is definitely not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry and charming characters giving Keller, Sydney and Lucas a chance to live a life full of love. I highly recommend Nothing But Cowboy to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Bona Caballero · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me gustan estas novelas de Justine Davis. Son contemporáneas en tercera persona, con personajes adultos, que hablan de la vida real, con algún momento sexi, pero sin que ello tape el romance o los desafíos cotidianos de sus personajes.
Aquí, tenemos a Keller Rafferty (36), ranchero tejano que aún vive en la casa familiar y lo más lejos que ha ido en su vida es a la capital de Méjico. Vive con su madre y sus hermanos, estos, en diversos lugares de su inmensa finca. Ya sabéis que en Tejas todo es a lo grande, debe ser el sitio en que más se cree eso de go big or go home, que son hipereducados, hablan arrastrando las palabras pero donde la expresión don't mess with Texas es algo más que una pegatina en el coche.
Hace un tiempo que los Rafferty tienen acogido a un chiquillo huérfano, Lucas Brock, y Keller piensa que igual es hora de adoptarlo formalmente; total, ya es parte de la familia.
Justo entonces aparece Sydney Brock (30), quien dice ser prima del niño y que ha venido a buscarlo. Solo que no lo conoce de nada, y de hecho hasta hacía poco pensaba que no tenía más parientes que unos padres impresentables. El propio Lucas está con los Rafferty porque los servicios sociales no encontraron ningún pariente que se hiciera cargo. Así que Keller sospecha de esta muchacha tan resuelta, viajera y guapetona, a pesar de su pelo bicolor.
Habrá que comprobar quién es ella y qué quiere, qué pretende hacer con un chico que el pobre ya ha sufrido bastante. Entre Keller y Sydney, pese a la desconfianza, va naciendo cierta admiración y atracción. No pueden ser más opuestos: él un tipo bien asentado en la tierra de sus antepasados, ella viajera impenitente por el mundo, que ya ha llenado las páginas de tres pasaportes.
No está mal el planteamiento, ni tampoco el estilo de Davis pero justo en esta novela, no me acabó de convencer y llegó un punto en que leí bastante por encima: los diálogos y poco más, También en tercera persona se puede meter mucho relleno tedioso, no es solo el estilo NA el culpable.
Puede que mi aburrimiento viniera del hecho de que es novela con niño, que me interesan más bien poco. Y no es que el chaval no esté bien representado, que sí que lo está, es que simplemente son cosas que no me llaman. A quien le gusten románticas con chavales, creo que sí puede disfrutarla. No es solo que él esté ahí, es que todo el conflicto gira en torno a él.
Me irritaba bastante que esta tía pensara en coger al crío y no tener muy claro qué hacer después con él, o sea, ¿por qué demonios iba ningún servicio social (o juez de familia) a darle a ella la custodia, cuando no se conocen de nada, no vive allí, y tiene una vida nómada? ¿Sólo porque es familia? No sé, igual hay que darle una vuelta y pensarlo un poco, a ver qué conviene a este chico en particular.
Luego hay algo que me incomoda un poco. Este pueblo de Tejas, Last Stand, está «lleno de historia», y todos están locos por ella, aquí todo el mundo se sabe la vida del pueblo, y la matriarca Rafferty, por ejemplo, lee libros al respecto. Pero para ellos, eso empieza con la guerra de secesión respecto a México (o de independencia, para ellos), nada anterior a Samuel Houston.
Como aficionada a la historia que soy, no entiendo esa forma de ver las cosas. Tal como yo lo veo, si te interesa el sitio donde vives, te gusta desde el principio. Los anasazi o los indios pueblo, por ejemplo, me llamarían la atención si yo fuera tejana, y de ahí en adelante, las exploraciones en una tierra inmensa y salvaje, o las misiones y presidios. Al final, me suena a usar la historia como una manera de reforzar sus prejuicios, su propia cultura o su ideología actual, y no por un genuino interés de saber cómo se vivió en aquellas tierras siglos (o milenios) atrás.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing But Cowboy by Justine Davis
The Raffertys of Last Stand, Book 1
He thought he was content, until she walked in the door…
Keller Rafferty abandoned his dreams long ago to help his mom raise his brothers after his father’s death. Duty, family and deep roots still guide him as he runs his family’s Texas cattle ranch and cares for his new, grieving foster son. They’re just beginning to find a balance when a beautiful and determined woman arrives on the ranch.
Sydney Brock spent her entire globe-trotting life thinking she had no family except her ne’er do well, nomadic, irresponsible parents. When she discovers her parents lied and she has a newly-orphaned cousin, Sydney rushes halfway around the world to provide the teen with something she never had—a home. She’s shocked to be thwarted by a protective—and sexy—cowboy.
Sydney’s determined to form a relationship with her cousin, but Keller doesn’t trust that the worldly woman will stay in small town Texas. It’s up to Sydney to prove him wrong, and the longer she spends time with Keller, his family and her cousin, the more she vows to do just that.
This is Sydney Brock and Keller Rafferty and Lucas's story.
She was also dressed in designer jeans that hugged every lovely curve, what looked like a very expensive silky top, and a pair of shiny boots that had never even seen a horse, let alone horse manure.
But next to the boots was a backpack she’d set on the porch, one that looked as if it had seen much better days.
He lifted his gaze back to the bicolored hair. He couldn’t seem to stop himself and drawled, “Honey, I think you took a seriously wrong turn.
“Who,” he belatedly asked, “are you?” “I’m Sydney Brock. I’m here for Lucas.”
When he found the kid sacked out on the hay he was supposed to be doling out to the horses in the barn, Keller Rafferty felt a spike of irritation. He’d thought after six months of this foster thing that he and Lucas had reached an accord, a balance of sorts, but maybe not.
Then he heard some chomping from the closest stall. He went to look, and saw his horse Blue contentedly munching on what was obviously fresh hay. He checked the stall next to him and found the little sorrel doing the same. He checked every one of the dozen stalls, down to the brood stall at the end, where the pregnant buckskin mare, Bonnie, gave him a curious look. It was a rerun every time.
Lucas had finished the job. He’d put in a full day working, to make up for the absence of two of Keller’s brothers who were gone this weekend, and had clearly been looking forward to dinner and some downtime when Keller had asked him to do the evening feeding.
Nothing But Cowboy by Justine Davis is a 4 star book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me a bit to get into, but once I got in loved it! Keller and Sydney are amazing characters and their story is wonderful.

Keller Rafferty took over the reigns as the family patriarch at 17 years old after his dad passed away. He gave up his dreams to take care of his Mom and siblings. His heart is big and nothing proved that more than by him taking in a lost boy who lost his own family. Just as he is ready to adopt Lucas, someone shows up that could change everything…

Sydney Brock is done feeding alone in this world. She has lived a nomadic life thanks to her parents and although she has managed to turn it into a successful business, she is done. After she finds out she has a cousin who recently lost his parents she decides this is her chance to create the family she never had…

Sydney has to have the worst parents ever and my heart just hurt for her and the longing she has to have a family. Keller’s initial reaction to her arrival is quickly squashed when he learns of her past. His response is completely appropriate and well written by the author. She brings these lost souls together in a wonderful way. The secondary characters where amazing too! I really enjoyed this story, I just wish I got a little more in the ending…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing But Cowboy is the first in a new series, The Raffertys of Last Stand by Justine Davis. Next to Marietta, Montana Last Stand, Texas is my favorite place to go for a romantic story. This town is a little tougher and a little more stubborn than most, hence the name Last Stand. Justine Davis’ characters are some of my favorite who live there or in the surrounding area.

Keller Rafferty is one of the white hat cowboys of Last Stand giving up his dream to help his mother to raise his siblings after his father’s death. His roots run deep in the family ranch. Sydney Brock is the opposite as far as staying in one place for an awfully long time. Now these two opposite life stylers have one grieving youth in common. They also have an attraction pulls them to each other in spite of their best effort to stay away.

Characters that are likable in a place of distinction make this an enjoyable story. The struggles of the teen are as important in this story as the romance making it genuine, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

An ARC of the book was given to me by Tule Publishing which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Yvonne Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first book in this new series introduces us to the Rafferty brothers and their mother Maggie. A strong family whose father was killed in action while fighting for his country, leaving behind a seventeen year old Keller and his younger siblings. Giving up his dream , Keller stayed to help his mother raise his brothers.
Nowadays Keller runs the family ranch and is ready to adopt Lucas, the young boy he’s been fostering for almost a year, after losing his parents.
No one expected Sydney Brock, a possible cousin to show up claiming she is ready to be part of Lucas’s family. A family she really never had with her nomad parents.
An unwanted attraction between Keller and Sydney intensifies , as does the uncertainty of what the future will hold for them and Lucas.
This is a story about family, or lack thereof ,as well as a story about hope, new beginnings and the possibility of finding love when they least expects it.
A wonderful beginning for a very touching series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Tule Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartwarming romance.

This is a sweet story centered around a boy who loses his parents in a car accident. Sydney, a world traveler who doesn’t have a place she calls home, learns about her cousin, Lucas, and sets off to Texas to meet him. She has no idea she will be met by the Raffertys, an overprotective ranching family who have taken Lucas in and raising him as one of their own. Keller, the oldest son, who took care of his family after losing his father in a war when he was just a teenager, plans on adopting Lucas. As Sydney gets to know Lucas, she also gets to know the Raffertys and really likes them. She also starts to fall for Keller; something she never thought would happen. Maybe the small town of Last Stand, Texas, is where she was meant to be after all.

I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning of this new series. The writer did a great job bringing this story to life. The descriptions of the characters and the ranch made it easy to follow. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a prime example of the wonderful small town romances that Justine excels at and this one is no exception The perfect blend of conflict romance and small town values that makes the book a pleasure to read

Keller Raffety gave up his own dreams to help his mother raise his siblings and to run the family ranch but he is perfectly content with the life he is leading even the fact that he now has a grieving foster son Lucas in fact as far as he is concerned Lucas is family Things come to a head when a woman who has led a rather nomadic life turns up claiming that Lucas is her cousin she never new about and is determined to take over his care. These two are total opposites one settled in his town the other with no roots anywhere but can they find common ground as they fight to protect Lucas and in doing so will they find something in one another that they both need

[Laura D · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Sydney finds out she has a cousin she ever knew about and he has been orphaned she travels to get to him. Her parents are horrible people and she didn't even know she had an aunt and uncle. Now she wants to be family for her young cousin. Keller stepped up when his father died, family is everything to him. He takes in the young orphan as a foster child. The time passes the more he want to adopt him and give him a family. Keller can relate to the child's pain of losing his parents. Then Sydney shows up claiming to be a blood relative when none were found at the time of the accident. Once Sydney proves she is who she says she is Keller will have to let her spend time with her cousin. He's not just worried about the boy getting attached he is also worried about himself. Good read.

[Shelagh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing But Cowboy is the first book in a new series by Justine Davies and if this book is a sign of what’s to come then readers are in for a treat. Set in the fictional town of Last Stand in the Texas Hill Country, the story is filled with highly emotional minutes as rancher Keller Rafferty gets to know Sydney Brock, the successful founder of a global marketing business and cousin of Keller’s foster son Lucas. Throughout the story there is a strong sense of family and family values, things like stepping up to the plate when your family needs you and every member of the family looking out for the others. There was so much to like that it’s hard to know where to start. Suffice to say I’m eagerly anticipating the next story in the series.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing But Cowboy by Justine Davis
This story starts out with Keller and he helps run the family ranch with his family. One day he actually found a boy in the hay and he didn't look so well. He was able to find out the boy's name Lucas and he fed him and got him a place to sleep and he helps at the ranch now. The story also follows Sydney and she claims she is the boy's cousin. The part that really got to me was when Sydney stated that her parents did not want her around and Lucas's parents were the same way. It was really sad but I was happy to find out that Keller Wanted to adopt Lucas and Sydney wants some part of the day To spend with Lucas to get to know him. Is great story. Love how the family gather around and the neighbors to help everybody out.

[Bonnie Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh this one introducing the Rafferty family and the teen boy they have taken in after his parents are killed in a car crash is a perfect way to give us more than just a peek into the life they lead, .letting us really know the characters, Then Sydney comes to the door wanting to meet the boy Lucas who is her cousin she just recently found out existed and the plot really pulls you in especially because the oldest brother Keller is instantly attracted to her, yet cannot trust her. I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my review. Here’s my review and my recommendation don’t miss this one with these unforgettable characters.

[Sherri Babb · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful start to this new series. It was a great introduction to the Rafferty family. I fell in love with all the Rafferty brothers and there was just the extra to make this book a perfect read. Keller and Sydney were complete opposites but to me they also were similar in some ways. I think they made the perfect match. With Keller being a great family man, sexy, and a person who would do anything for his family. Sydney who honestly just wants a family. From the moment I picked up this book I was hooked. I am looking so forward to the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Becky Burciaga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Justine Davis’ first book in The Raffertys of Last Stand series, Nothing But Cowboy, has set a very high bar for the subsequent books in the series. With a poignant plot, and memorable and relatable characters it is exceptionally easy to form an emotional attachment to each of the members of the Rafferty family, which of course includes Sydney and Lucas.

Knowing that Keller and Sydney’s story is just a glimpse into the complexities of such a unique family, I know I’ll fall deeper in love with the rest of the Raffertys.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

[Sandi Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

For me, this was a great start for a new Last Stand, TX series. Keller Rafferty is what I think of when I think of the perfect cowboy "father, husband" as an example. He stepped up when his father passed to help raise his siblings with his mom. Now he is helping raise a foster son that lost his parents and round his way onto their land. It looked like Lucas has no family until his cousin Sydney shows up with a wild story. This book is about family, all kinds of blood and of heart and how they are brought together. I am looking forward to more in this series.

[Eve Gaddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing But Cowboy is classic Justine Davis. Keller is a great hero. Strong, loves his family, responsible. Hot.:) Sigh. Wonderful. What a guy! And I liked Sydney, the heroine, too. Her story was very touching. I liked seeing how she thrived being around Keller and Lucas and the rest of the family. Keller's mom is great too. I like how the guys all respect her and will do anything she asks. Can’t wait for the other books!!!

[C Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and heartfelt

The story doesn't just revolve around Sydney and Keller, but they're the central characters. It's a whole family and that's the main theme - different types of families and how people were raised/grew up.

It was PG13 but still enjoyable. Sydney led a tough life but came out strong because of it. Keller has a history too, and both of them clicked really well.

[Paula Pugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A woman whose life was a series of worldwide moves wishes for a true home. When she learns she has a thirteen year old cousin whose parents died, she seeks him out and meets his calm (and handsome) foster father. She is like a speeding train and he is the only one who can derail her.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Donnajo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book for a honest opinion.

Nothing But Cowboy a great start to The Rafferty's of Last Stand series by Justine Davis.
A powerful story of family, sadness and coming together.

[Jacki · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5☆
I enjoyed revisiting Last Stand.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Raffertys of Last Stand
Standalone
HEA

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from Tule Publishing.

[Linda O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always buy a Justine Davis book.

She never fails to bring me into the story and make me care about her characters. Though I expected the ending, I liked watching them find their way there. The sense of family was wonderful.

[Gail G · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author develops the characters well and I enjoyed the animals and the family dynamics. However, I did get tired of the constant Texas people being so wonderful.

I checked the audiobook out from the library and enjoyed the male narrator.

[Raberta Beckwith · Rating 5 out of 5]

heartwarming !

Love the characters and the really diverse personalities-especially the reasons. Their mother Maggie is awesome !! Sydney is SO interesting, her travels, experiences- a survivor..

[Louise Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thank you Tule for the pleasure of reading an arc of this book.

[Ti · Rating 4 out of 5]

sweet

[Jacqui Burn]

Loved the story and hope to read more of the Rafferty's