The Lionhearted Cowboy Returns

The Texas Brotherhood #10

by Patricia Thayer

Rancher Lacey Guthrie must auction her livestock to keep a roof over her little family's heads. The man bidding on her prized horses looks up and she's left reeling! Jeff's come back from the army in the same way he left—silently, broodingly and bringing a whole heap of storming emotions.

Jeff believes he's beyond redemption. How will Lacey show him he's a genuine hero?

Genres: Harlequin, Romance, Westerns

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Originally born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, Patricia Thayer was the second of eight children. She attended Ball State University, and soon afterward she headed West. Over the years, she’s made frequent visits back to the Midwest, trying to keep up with her family’s numerous weddings and births.

Patricia has called Orange County, California home for many years. She not only enjoys the warm climate, but also the company and support of other published authors in the local writer’s organization. For the past eighteen years, she had the unwavering support and encouragement of her critique group. It’s a sisterhood like no other.

When not working on a story, you might find her traveling the United States and Europe, taking in the scenery and doing story research while thoroughly enjoying herself accompanied by, Steve, her husband for over 35 years. Together, they have three grown sons and four grandsons. As she calls them, her own true life heroes. On rare days off from writing, you might catch her at Disneyland, spoiling those grandkids rotten! She also volunteers for the Grandparent Autism Network.

Patricia has written for over 20 years and has authored over 35 books for Silhouette and Harlequin. She has been nominated for both the National Reader’s Choice Award and the prestigious RITA. Her book, Nothing Short of a Miracle won a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice award.

She has been a guest reader at elementary schools and lectured aspiring authors. A long time member of Romance Writers of America, she has served as President and held many other board positions for her local chapter in Orange County. She’s a firm believer in giving back.

Reviews

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff, Lacey and Trevor had been best friends since 7th grade. Then Trevor and Lacey became a couple and Jeff the 3rd wheel but still all were best friends. 10 years have pasted and Trevor has died of a bad heart waiting for a transplant. Now Jeff has come home from the army and Lacey is a widow with children. They are all hurting. This was a really sad one to read. It was very good read.

[Mnms · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great title, too bad there's nothing lionhearted about him, apart from being a soldier.
This book was a disappointment. It's not very original, has a standard story, and characters. I think it's greatest appeal is if you like horses and cowboys

[linda freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very wonderful love story

[Brandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The premise was good as was the overall story but I had issues with the flow. There were too many breaks jumping from one scene to the next and at some points I felt like I was being taken by hand and told step by step what happened. You know what I mean, things like -He opened the door, He stepped inside. He saw the table.- Simple stuff like that.

There was also what felt like too big of a family and keeping track of who was who and how they were related.

I'm not sure how I felt about the author. I don't know that I would try another story. I am tempted to look into The Texas Brotherhood series though to see how its related to the other stories.

[Harlequin Books]

"Jeff Gentry came home from Afghanistan. He lost part of his leg in the war and now he was out of the military. What to do next? ... A good wounded soldier, cowboy story. I enjoyed it." From a review posted by an eHarlequin.com member, read more Here.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about a man coming home from war to find it hard to cope without the leg he lost! Romance and ranching are hard for him but he manages in the end!

[Tali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, sweet story. The two main characters had a past history created so the romance between them was well-handled and not contrived at all, like some M&B books can be. A lovely short read.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just so-so. I won't go out of my way to read her stories again, but I won't instantly dismiss any new stories from her either.

[Britany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute

[charmaine White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Funny and yet full of mystery and suspense.Holds your interest from beginning to you end.I'm buying another one of Patricia Thayer s books.