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Blaecleah Brothers #5
Cowboy Up
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, M/M, HEA] Ruben is now a fully fledged Blaecleah, adopted by Ma and Da, and he loves living out at the ranch. But it's not enough to keep him home when he loses his heart to Elijah James, the family's attorney, and a man too afraid to come out of the closet to claim him. After traveling the world for three years, Ruben is finally ready to return home, but he's not coming back alone. Widowed and the father of a small baby, Ruben hopes that he has grown up enough for Elijah James to take interest in him because this time, he's playing for keeps. Elijah James wanted Ruben since the moment he met the man, but the anguish of losing someone he loves still has a hold of Elijah and he's not ready to put his heart, or the fact that he loves men, on the line for everyone to see. He learned the hard way to keep his desires to himself. When the past comes back to tear the Blaecleah family apart, will his love for Ruben be enough to pull Elijah from the closet, or will he be too scared of losing again to cowboy up? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2012
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Stormy Glenn
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I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
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September 17, 2024
Re-read. Sept. 8, 2024
*** Ruben is coming home with his family, and the Bleacleah clan is thrilled !
*** Elijah, a lawyer, has wanted Ruben, but he's not "out."
Ruben left because he couldn't be around Eli and not have him.
Now, Ruben, is here with his baby daughter and intends to pursue Eli.
Meanwhile, Ruben's birth mom, and horrible person, is trying to take the baby away from Ruben. Ma and Pa Bleacleah adopted Ruben and his brother years ago to protect them from their evil family. The clan pulls together to protect Ruben and the baby. Ruben and Eli give us some super sexy times. Ruben has never been with a man, although he's been gay since his teens. We hear more about Ruben's preacher father and his abuse.
I like this whole series, because the characters are so terrific, loving, strong, and bonded. The recurring family members, the humor, the naturalness, the love, the tears, and everything in between.
Wonderfully written and full of action. Each can stand alone.
ENJOY !
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*** Ruben is coming home with his family, and the Bleacleah clan is thrilled !
*** Elijah, a lawyer, has wanted Ruben, but he's not "out."
Ruben left because he couldn't be around Eli and not have him.
Now, Ruben, is here with his baby daughter and intends to pursue Eli.
Meanwhile, Ruben's birth mom, and horrible person, is trying to take the baby away from Ruben. Ma and Pa Bleacleah adopted Ruben and his brother years ago to protect them from their evil family. The clan pulls together to protect Ruben and the baby. Ruben and Eli give us some super sexy times. Ruben has never been with a man, although he's been gay since his teens. We hear more about Ruben's preacher father and his abuse.
I like this whole series, because the characters are so terrific, loving, strong, and bonded. The recurring family members, the humor, the naturalness, the love, the tears, and everything in between.
Wonderfully written and full of action. Each can stand alone.
ENJOY !
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July 1, 2018
¡Uf! ¡Este ha sido un dramón de los buenos! Desde lo cabezadura de los personajes principales, hasta lo que se les viene detrás, ha sido un no parar de sustos y ganas de patear a alguien.
Ruben y Elijah son preciosos como pareja, y más teniendo a la hermosura de Alani con ellos. Sin embargo, les ha tocado pasar por mucho en sus vidas y eso afecta directamente al momento de fortalecer y aceptar lo que sienten el uno por el otro. Cuando llega el momento del drama total creo que su amor termina de afianzarse completamente y al final se unen como una verdadera familia.
Y lo que se deja entrever de la próxima historia me ha dejado con la boca abierta. Muy recomendable.
Relectura: ¡Qué par! Ruben y Elijah son unos cabezonas totales, es cierto, pero su amor es precioso. Me gusto volver a verlos en la historia final de la saga.
Ruben y Elijah son preciosos como pareja, y más teniendo a la hermosura de Alani con ellos. Sin embargo, les ha tocado pasar por mucho en sus vidas y eso afecta directamente al momento de fortalecer y aceptar lo que sienten el uno por el otro. Cuando llega el momento del drama total creo que su amor termina de afianzarse completamente y al final se unen como una verdadera familia.
Y lo que se deja entrever de la próxima historia me ha dejado con la boca abierta. Muy recomendable.
Relectura: ¡Qué par! Ruben y Elijah son unos cabezonas totales, es cierto, pero su amor es precioso. Me gusto volver a verlos en la historia final de la saga.
March 4, 2012
Stormy got her groove back! Thank GOD! Cowboy Courage was horrible and I was afraid the next two books would be disastrous but no... She did a good job with this one. There was a mention of Neason and Brody but it saddened me that Neason is never at the farm anymore. He also now wears coke bottle glasses so he can see.
What I like: There is a baby! Ruben wooing Elijah was cute. Ma going gaga over baby Alani.
Seamus' story is up next and my favorite Sheriff Riley looks like the leading man. Yayyyy...
What I like: There is a baby! Ruben wooing Elijah was cute. Ma going gaga over baby Alani.
Seamus' story is up next and my favorite Sheriff Riley looks like the leading man. Yayyyy...
July 27, 2015
I was relieved to see that with this fifth story in the series, we are back to firmer, more emotionally rewarding ground. There were none of the aggravating aspects to any of the characters that I found in volume four, and even though some of what happened was a little unlikely, it was nothing that made me sit up and go "No way". Ruben and Elijah's story was very sweet, has a little bit of angst and a somewhat evil villain; just right for an entertaining, fun read.
Ruben has had a very hard time. He tried running away from Elijah's rejection before, only to have to admit defeat and return home. The one good thing that has happened to him, his daughter Alani (conceived when he was drunk and in need of 'being close to someone' - ahem) comes with him and the entire Blaecleah clan welcomes them with open arms. Ruben's love for Elijah is by no means over, but this time he puts his foot down. He will not accept being Elijah's dirty little secret. Good for him!
Elijah is a torn man. Having lost his previous lover, with whom he was out, he is understandably reluctant to endanger Ruben. Well, in his mind that is what would happen if he came out in this new town he has moved to. It takes him a while to pull himself together, but the prospect of potentially losing Ruben is a very powerful motivator. Needless to say, the threat Ruben is under from his biological mother (whom he 'disowned') also helps Elijah to wake up and become the protector he feels he should be.
I loved how tender these two men are together, how they are both becoming great dads for Alani, and that they find a new balance and new hope together. If you like stories with a baby, if you've been wondering what is going on with the Bleecleahs, and if hot, tender action between the sheets is your thing, you will probably like this book.
Ruben has had a very hard time. He tried running away from Elijah's rejection before, only to have to admit defeat and return home. The one good thing that has happened to him, his daughter Alani (conceived when he was drunk and in need of 'being close to someone' - ahem) comes with him and the entire Blaecleah clan welcomes them with open arms. Ruben's love for Elijah is by no means over, but this time he puts his foot down. He will not accept being Elijah's dirty little secret. Good for him!
Elijah is a torn man. Having lost his previous lover, with whom he was out, he is understandably reluctant to endanger Ruben. Well, in his mind that is what would happen if he came out in this new town he has moved to. It takes him a while to pull himself together, but the prospect of potentially losing Ruben is a very powerful motivator. Needless to say, the threat Ruben is under from his biological mother (whom he 'disowned') also helps Elijah to wake up and become the protector he feels he should be.
I loved how tender these two men are together, how they are both becoming great dads for Alani, and that they find a new balance and new hope together. If you like stories with a baby, if you've been wondering what is going on with the Bleecleahs, and if hot, tender action between the sheets is your thing, you will probably like this book.
April 6, 2012
Charnel's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
Oh family drama at its greatest! I absolutely love the Blaecleah family. Five sons all gay all meeting and falling in love. Awww…what could be better??
This is book 5 and is about the Blaecleah’s adopted son Ruben, Ruben is introduced in book 3.
Book 5 didn’t disappoint. My second favorite book in the series I would say (favorite being book 2 Cowboy Keeper). There’re some surprises I didn’t see coming and the story is full of emotion which is great. Ruben and Elijah have a complicated history that adds intensity to the story and made me want to see them together so badly. There’s also a lot of suspense, which is expected from a Stormy Glenn book, but I found it a bit extreme.
The greatest quote “…Ma Blaecleah, as small as she was, had the ability to bring mortal men to their knees with a single arch of her eyebrow.”
Ma Blaecleah is the greatest book mom ever, she just steals the show; this family is so close, loving and understanding and Ma and Da Blaecleah are the reasons for that, but of course Ma runs everything.
There’re a few hints about the next book in the series that definitely have me intrigued for more.
Oh family drama at its greatest! I absolutely love the Blaecleah family. Five sons all gay all meeting and falling in love. Awww…what could be better??
This is book 5 and is about the Blaecleah’s adopted son Ruben, Ruben is introduced in book 3.
Book 5 didn’t disappoint. My second favorite book in the series I would say (favorite being book 2 Cowboy Keeper). There’re some surprises I didn’t see coming and the story is full of emotion which is great. Ruben and Elijah have a complicated history that adds intensity to the story and made me want to see them together so badly. There’s also a lot of suspense, which is expected from a Stormy Glenn book, but I found it a bit extreme.
The greatest quote “…Ma Blaecleah, as small as she was, had the ability to bring mortal men to their knees with a single arch of her eyebrow.”
Ma Blaecleah is the greatest book mom ever, she just steals the show; this family is so close, loving and understanding and Ma and Da Blaecleah are the reasons for that, but of course Ma runs everything.
There’re a few hints about the next book in the series that definitely have me intrigued for more.
February 12, 2015
This was a sweet story of love and family. I love Ruben in book 3 of this series he was the wide eyed brother of Mathews who would take on the world. Here he is a bit older and life had happened so he is bringing his daughter home. The relationship between Ruben and Eli was really sweet and intense, made so by Ruben's need to be out and proud and Eli's need to be quiet and in the closet. We also get to see more of Ruben's mother in this one and boy did I pump the air like a lunatic when she got it off Ma. Near the end of this book we get a taster of the next book and I for one will be camped out at the kindle store to get my hands on that one because I know it will be just as good as all the ones before it!!
This book was reviewed for Musings of a bookworm
This book was reviewed for Musings of a bookworm
October 8, 2017
This was such a great story! I was surprised and pleased that the author wrote a story about an adopted Blaecleah vs a full blood son.
Ruben has had his share of trauma, hurt and pain since leaving home to see the world. But the one joyful thing he got was his daughter, Alani. No, I'm not going to tell you how that came about. Read the book! Ruben has never stopped loving attorney, Elijah James, though and he's come home to make his intentions known. Elijah has been firmly back in the closet since his former lover was murdered in a gay bashing. Elijah wants Ruben. He just doesn't know if he has the strength to step out into the light.
Once again, another great story that just makes me desperate for reading the next one!
Ruben has had his share of trauma, hurt and pain since leaving home to see the world. But the one joyful thing he got was his daughter, Alani. No, I'm not going to tell you how that came about. Read the book! Ruben has never stopped loving attorney, Elijah James, though and he's come home to make his intentions known. Elijah has been firmly back in the closet since his former lover was murdered in a gay bashing. Elijah wants Ruben. He just doesn't know if he has the strength to step out into the light.
Once again, another great story that just makes me desperate for reading the next one!
December 12, 2012
Very exciting story, but MAN what's happened to the members of this family.
A few editing mistakes including getting Matty's name wrong. However, the big question and as far as I'm concerned plot hole is:
I am looking forward to Seamus's book and to see if he ends up with Sheriff Riley or Yancy, though I'm thinking it will be both of them. ;-)
A few editing mistakes including getting Matty's name wrong. However, the big question and as far as I'm concerned plot hole is:
I am looking forward to Seamus's book and to see if he ends up with Sheriff Riley or Yancy, though I'm thinking it will be both of them. ;-)
September 29, 2018
Well, i just don't like the way how the baby was consummate.. I Liked only bk 1 to bk 3. The rest was ok.....
July 22, 2017
Okay, I really need to stop reading these books in between "real" books. It just makes them seem even more asinine than usual. If I read many of them all at once, the mushy inst-everything and "honey"s and "baby"s seem normal and not nearly as cringe worthy. But, I didn't read them in order so....this one was about Matty's brother Ruben and the Blaecleah's lawyer Eli. Ruben just got back into town after three years and it took him four whole days to get with Eli after leaving town because of Eli. Whatever. Drama, drama, sex, love, drama, the end.
January 29, 2018
There comes a time in everyman's life when he needs to stop being a Mammy's boy!
There comes a time in every Mammy's life when she needs to cut them apron strings.
Otherwise its just weird!! lol
There comes a time in every Mammy's life when she needs to cut them apron strings.
Otherwise its just weird!! lol
March 11, 2012
With every new book story plot get more and more absurd.
With every new book Story Glenn mess up here own name more and more. All here book has the same steps - sex, sex, sex and idiotic plots.
With every new book Story Glenn mess up here own name more and more. All here book has the same steps - sex, sex, sex and idiotic plots.
January 7, 2014
Oh my..Ruben and Elijah....lovely story x
November 26, 2014
Very sugary. It was so strange in a way a good mother Blaecleah, and then there is Ruben's mother who is evil. I found it hard to read this book because it was so black and white.
January 18, 2015
3.5 stars
September 25, 2012
The book was o.k.
Other than that, the book did have some touching moments. Yancy, the P.I. ex cop was an interesting character and the blossoming relationship between the last Blaecleah brother, Seamus and Sheriff Riley will probably be the subject of next book.
Other than that, the book did have some touching moments. Yancy, the P.I. ex cop was an interesting character and the blossoming relationship between the last Blaecleah brother, Seamus and Sheriff Riley will probably be the subject of next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2012
"I know that I'm becoming repetitive, but I love this family! Stormy wrote a beautiful story of Ruben and Elijah. It reunions, tension, lust, love. A bit of everything. And the best: a little baby that was a great addition in the family. At first I was a little angry with Elijah in his reluctance to take on Ruben, but their motives were strong and his love for Ruben even stronger. Ma And as always stealing the show. She is fantastic!
I can barely see the time of the author write the story of Seamus, will we have a threesome? I think the wait will kill me. "
I can barely see the time of the author write the story of Seamus, will we have a threesome? I think the wait will kill me. "
March 14, 2012
typical stormy glenn romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical stormy glenn? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
laziness dictates i will use this as my template for all books by the following authors unless a book is remarkably good/bad :
stormy glenn
lynn hagen
scarlet hyacinth
joyee flynn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
laziness dictates i will use this as my template for all books by the following authors unless a book is remarkably good/bad :
stormy glenn
lynn hagen
scarlet hyacinth
joyee flynn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
March 17, 2016
Мне показалось, что Элия вел себя больше как девочка, чем как взрослый мужчина-адвокат, поэтому, в конце, когда он стал хватать пистолет и показывать, какой он, оказывается, крутой мужик в это не верилось. Тема ребенка была загнанна на второй план и если уж автор хочет вставить ребенка в отношения двух мужчин, то это должно быть очень хорошо продумано и вписано. Опять же Элия как отец ребенка не видится здесь. Только на 3.
August 14, 2015
Great addition, really enjoyed it. Elijah, lost his lover and was afraid to lose another. Ruben, wanted Elijah, but he had some growing up to do. Years later...it's finally time for them the Cowboy Up and go after what they want.
July 26, 2023
It was good and easy to read, I don't think I'll do a reread of this one but it was good for reading and having fun for a while since lately I'm having a hard time doing great readings so I've opted to take shorter books without too much intensity.
July 27, 2012
another great blaecleah brothers story... it was nice to see ruben all grown and would love to be part of that clan!
January 18, 2013
can't wait for Seamus and Riley's story.
December 22, 2014
Review of the series... Beck's Review
September 27, 2012
Loved this whole series. Can't wait to see who's next. Lol
May 24, 2013
2.75
June 26, 2016
Después de dos años por fin pude leer este libro. Sentía mucha curiosidad por conocer la historia de Elijah y Ruben.
June 9, 2018
Cowboy Up [Blaecleah Brothers 5]
Loved it it was another hit and I can't wait to read the next book, in this series and I will be reading it next and like I said can't wait....
Loved it it was another hit and I can't wait to read the next book, in this series and I will be reading it next and like I said can't wait....
July 9, 2018
Wonderful!
Stormy Glenn is such an awesome writer. She brings you in and makes you feel like your part of the family. Read these books.
Stormy Glenn is such an awesome writer. She brings you in and makes you feel like your part of the family. Read these books.
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