A.J. Pine

Don't miss the third book in A.J. Pine's bestselling Crossroads Ranch series, featuring fan-favorite cowboy Walker Everett! "A fabulous storyteller who will keep you turning pages and wishing for just one more chapter at the end." --- Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author, on Second Chance Cowboy "Cross my heart, this sexy, sweet romance gives a cowboy-at-heart lawyer a second chance at first love and readers a fantastic ride." --- New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan on Second Chance Cowboy

Includes a bonus novella

Hard Loving Cowboy

Sheena

Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars)
Title: Hard Loving Cowboy
Author(s): A.J Pine
Character(s): 
― Violet Chastain: 25 years old, Brunette, Brown Eyed
― Walker Everett: 25 years old, Blonde, Blue Eyed
Setting: San Luis Obispo County, California
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary 
Content Rating: R
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s): 
― “I’m an everything man. And you, Violet, have everything.”
―“I’m not the kind of guy who lets himself want things. Probably because there’s not a whole lot I deserve. But I want you, Violet. I want you like fire wants oxygen.”
― “Any other place, at any other time, Teach, and I’d have broken every goddamn rule for you.”
― “That whether it’s Oak Bluff, Santa Barbara, or Paris, you’re home to me.”
Overall Opinion:
A.J Pine "Hard Loving Cowboy" was a wholesome, heartwarming tale about opposites-attract that started off with a kiss. There was just something unique about this series that made it impossible not to finish it in one sitting. The way the author was able to mesh the characters together and not rush their bubbling relationship and pending romance won me over, and it was towards the end when they admitted their feelings for each other. I immediately loved the lead characters Walker and Violet. One hand you have a recovering alcoholic and another, the smart wine expert that dropped everything to help her aiding mother. Overall, a delightful read that left me wanting more.

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You know what's funny? Up until this year, I didn't think cowboy romances were something I'd enjoy all that much. I mean, I've dabbled in the past when an author I love put one out, but that's been about it. I can thank A.J. Pine and her wonderful Crossroads Ranch series for opening my eyes to this trope. Hard Loving Cowboy was a delightfully sexy read that made me want to go in search of a cowboy of my own.

Speaking of tropes I love, fake it till you make it is up there near the top of the list. Oh how I love a good fake relationship, especially when you just know it's going to be not-quite-so-fake before it's all said and done. Walker and Violet were great characters and a wonderful match. After seeing Walker in the first two books, I enjoyed getting to know even more about him and his past and see how it impacted his future. There was so much more to him than met the eye. Violet was a sweet, loyal and determined heroine. I appreciated that quite a bit. Together they were fire. 

I love these Everett brothers — and their leading ladies. The Crossroads Ranch series has been a total joy to read. I especially enjoyed how these books explored the relationship between the brothers along with the romance. The family dynamic just adds something more to the overall story and I've enjoyed peeling back the layers of each of the brothers. Hard Loving Cowboy was an excellent addition — and conclusion — to a series that was one of my favorites of 2019. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Favorite Quotes:

From the shoes to her pressed shirt and her perfectly styled hair, she was class and sophistication personified. He was—well, he was one fine mess.

"Didn't take you for an ass man."
"I'm an everything man. And you, Violet, have everything."

"I've actually never been too good at rules. Broken a lot more than I've followed. That's for damn sure."

Chantale

I struggled to read this book. I do like the author's writing style and I have enjoyed the previous books in the series that I have read but this one was just a struggle for me and parts of the story just seems to drag. The story was ok but not one I know I will be reading again.

Hard Loving Cowboy Includes a bonus novella

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