Carolyn Brown

After her nephew witnesses a murder, Callie Brewster takes him to retired army sniper Finn O'Donnell, who has moved to a secluded ranch in Texas, for protection.

(Cowboy Not Included)

Cowboy Boots for Christmas

Briar's Reviews

** spoiler alert **
           This cute romance novel following a selection of eccentric country folks is absolutely amazing! Cowboy Boots for Christmas (Cowboy Not Included) was an amazing novel. I did not read the prequel series to the novel, so I did not understand all of the references made in this novel to the past works. Despite not reading those books, this novel was easy to follow and very addicting! The relationships and how they slowly built up throughout the novel felt very real. I honestly cannot wait to get my hand on the sequel novels so I can learn more about Finn and Callie.

This novel did have a few plot holes that I found to be really annoying: how children could go missing and nobody notice they were missing, Finn and Callie magically remember near the end of the novel they had not used protection during their nights together, and many ironic situations that would just happen (such as the old owner just coming to live with Finn and Callie when they needed her). 

Although there were many plot holes or situations that seemed to happen just at the right time, I did love this novel. These plot twists that happen at just the perfect time could be things the author could improve on, but do not take away from the novel. 

Overall, I really did like this novel! It was a sweet romance novel that moved at a nice pace. The novel was not to long or to short, and left me wanting to know more about these characters and what would happen to them. I would love to get my hands on the sequel as soon as possible.

Anybody who likes a sensual romance novel, a pinch of comedy, a little bit of dueling families and lots of cute animals would love this novel! 

Five out of five stars! 

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

Lover of Romance 

Cowboy Boots For Christmas is the first of the Burnt Boot Texas series. This is a series that involves a family feud. This book sets up in a way that we begin to see the drama that resides between these two families. Callie and Finn oncce worked together in the military, and became the closest of friends, but the timing wasn’t right for them to pursue their relationship romantically. Now Callie is the legal guardian of her nephew and has come to Finn for a safe haven until her nephew can testify in a crime he witnesses. Callie has always despised ranches and cowboys, but Finn is a man she has always loved. Both Finn and Callie begin to reconnect with each other, and we see the affectioin and friendship that has always resided between them both. Then we see the chemistry build and loved seeing them work through past issues.

This is a romance that is slow building and has some added elements that made me love it even more. We have a dog, some baby puppies, a crazy parrot that has watched too many crime movies, a adorable little boy and his endeavor to save his three friends in foster care who are about to be seperated and thrown back in the system unless something can be done for them. Then we have a old lady that once owned the spread that Finn bought, and wants to be a “grandmother”. A crazy feud interferring with the romance between Finn and Callie and some interesting flair of dramatics makes for quite a fun and sexy read with a Christmas tone to the story that has me so ready for the holidays!! By the end I wanted to start listening to some christmas tunes and setting up the lights.

There were some portions of the story that felt a bit slow at times, but overall it was a romance that was enjoyable and sweet with a small town feel to it. Perfect for a comfort read on a cold winters night.