Cowboy Away (In The Reins #2) in A Stable of Authors

Feb 27, 2019 Brittney rated it it was amazing

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Many of the horse books I read are categorized as young adult (and that’s the genre I write) and I haven’t run across many equestrian series that are written for adults AND also truly dive into the horse world. Carly Kade is a lifelong equestrian who rides and shows her beautiful paint mare (if you doubt me, checkout her pics on her website!) in western pleasure. She also features western pleasure and breed shows (quarter horse & paint) in her series and I appreciate this setting! I grew-up show Many of the horse books I read are categorized as young adult (and that’s the genre I write) and I haven’t run across many equestrian series that are written for adults AND also truly dive into the horse world. Carly Kade is a lifelong equestrian who rides and shows her beautiful paint mare (if you doubt me, checkout her pics on her website!) in western pleasure. She also features western pleasure and breed shows (quarter horse & paint) in her series and I appreciate this setting! I grew-up showing in pleasure events and it’s fun to be back in that environment for a love story.

This is the second book in Carly Kade’s equestrian romance series and this book hurdles into McKennon’s story. In the first book (In The Reins), the reader meets Devon & McKennon and follows them through the ups and downs of a budding relationship. In the second book, the reader discovers the secrets of McKennon’s past… and the ghosts that still haunt him today. At first I wasn’t sure what to think of McKennon’s story, mainly because I was rooting for him and Devon to grow their relationship and book two actually goes back in time to Ken’s first marriage. And, if you’ve read the first book, you know that his first marriage doesn’t end well. However, I was surprised to find myself quickly getting wrapped up in McKennon & Madison’s love story. It’s happy and also very sad, but I found myself rooting for them as a couple even though I already knew how their relationship ended. And, Kade doesn’t leave us hanging concerning Devon. Devon’s point of view is also noted in book 2. Without giving away any spoilers, I’m hoping book 3 finally puts McKennon & Devon together. I want to see their love bloom as they navigate training & shows together! And, seriously, if McKennon hasn’t fully learned his lesson and starts to treat Devon right, I’m going to slap that cowboy myself. ;)

Also, I started reading book 2 as a paperback, but I’ve been spending so much time writing lately that I haven’t had the time to sit down (more) to read. So, I’ve been “reading” almost exclusively via audiobooks. I listened to about 3/4 of Cowboy Away on audiobook and I HIGHLY recommend it! If you are an audiobook fan, you know that a narrator can make or break a book and this narrator was fantastic! Her voice drew me even deeper into the story — it’s smooth and dramatic and wonderful. I’d love to listen to more books by narrator, Amanda Lamb. :)

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May 09, 2018 Heather Wallace added it

When I read In the Reins by Carly Kade, I loved it. Her main character, Devon, was so relatable and so realistic. I kept thinking, “that sounds familiar”. So I was excited to read the sequel when Cowboy Away was being released, this time from McKennon Kelly’s broody viewpont. I was blown away. Somehow, his story and perspective sucked me in so that I was compelled to finish the book that day. And now, I’m lamenting because I need to know how Devon and McKennon's story continues in the third book ...more

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Aug 12, 2019 Hollie Marsh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book! The beginning of the story had me hooked, and I enjoyed getting into McKennon's head this time around. This second story resolved some things for me, about McKennon's character and past, leading to me wanting to learn even more. The horse details were well written, and I enjoyed learning more about the western horse world. By halfway through the book, the pages practically turned themselves. The author wrote skilfully, changing from past to present, and the character's differe ...more

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Nov 27, 2017 Carly Kade rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Shelves: horse-reads, equestrian-fiction, cowboy-reads, cowboy-romance

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