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With This Ring
Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy?
In the bestselling tradition of Lori Wilde... SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMEONE NEW . . . There's nothing florist Ainsley Fairfax won't do to help her sister get the love of her life-even if it means taking her place on a bachelorette weekend at a Wyoming ranch so Cecelia can sail off with the man of her dreams. Ainsley is determined to spend the time keeping her head down and her heart safely tucked away-until an encounter with the ranch's hunky owner gets her heart-and steamy desires-to bloom . . . Riley Pommer doesn't want to be lassoed into any relationship. But with the family ranch in dire straits, Riley knows his sisters' crazy plan to turn the ranch into the setting for a dating competition-and using Riley as the bait-is the only thing standing between them and foreclosure. But the rules of the game change the instant Riley lays eyes on the spirited Ainsley. Now, as others try to stampede over their love, can Riley prove to Ainsley that true love is a prize worth fighting for?
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Abigail Sharpe
14 books125 followersAbigail is a Boston-bred Yankee now eating grits and saying "y'all" in North Central Florida. Technical writer by day, she doesn't don a cape at night, but spends her time writing passionate and playful contemporary romance.
When she's not writing, she can be found wearing a corset and singing bawdy songs with Just Desserts, an a cappella musical comedy act, at places that won't throw them out. All hail low altos!
Abigail lives with her husband, two kids, and one crazy princess puppy. You can keep up with her on Goodreads or at www.Facebook.com/AbigailSharpeBooks. She has a website, too, but it's horribly outdated, and she'd rather write books than fix the HTML. Only go there if you want to sign up for her newsletter, which she publishes sporadically.
When she's not writing, she can be found wearing a corset and singing bawdy songs with Just Desserts, an a cappella musical comedy act, at places that won't throw them out. All hail low altos!
Abigail lives with her husband, two kids, and one crazy princess puppy. You can keep up with her on Goodreads or at www.Facebook.com/AbigailSharpeBooks. She has a website, too, but it's horribly outdated, and she'd rather write books than fix the HTML. Only go there if you want to sign up for her newsletter, which she publishes sporadically.
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October 18, 2014
If you're a fan of the TV show, The Batchelor, this story will probably be a fun read for you.
Ainsley Fairfax comes from a wealthy South Carolina family with a matriarch from hell. Her mother is adamant that she's going on a cruise with Edward, the man of her choosing, and work on their nuptials when they return (her command was that they get engaged). Ainsley schemes with her black sheep sister to switch places and take her trip to a cowgirls weekend in Wyoming.
It's two weeks of competition with seven other women for the attentions of Riley Pommer, eldest of the four siblings owning the ranch. Of course, some of the women show their catty and nasty sides once it's apparent Riley only has eyes for Ainsley.
There were aspects of the story I really enjoyed, primarily Ainsley's efforts to get a spine and get out from under her mother's outrageous control. She had relapses but her attempts were gutsy and it was satisfying to follow her self discovery. Meagan, her Wyoming roommate, was also refreshing, even though her romance was more satisfying than the main characters' relationship.
Where I fell off the rails was with the competition itself and Riley. Not being a fan of The Batchelor, the whole concept just offended my sensibilities. Riley was a reluctant participant (his sisters concocted the idea to raise much needed money) but often allowed himself to be played by the women trying to undermine Ainsley. It got tiresome and it baffled me when he would take their word over Ainsley's. His rants just made him come off as a jerk. And, the whole Edward storyline was a bit too much for me to swallow. There were too many trust issues that never found a foundation to build from.
It's a well written story that I would have enjoyed more if it didn't involve that 8-women competition. It just turned me off to the hero, Riley and lose interest in the HEA because I can't stand the idea of a group of women jockeying like this for one man's attention, willing or not. But, it was worth it to see Ainsley develop and mature. She never intended to compete and didn't.
Ainsley Fairfax comes from a wealthy South Carolina family with a matriarch from hell. Her mother is adamant that she's going on a cruise with Edward, the man of her choosing, and work on their nuptials when they return (her command was that they get engaged). Ainsley schemes with her black sheep sister to switch places and take her trip to a cowgirls weekend in Wyoming.
It's two weeks of competition with seven other women for the attentions of Riley Pommer, eldest of the four siblings owning the ranch. Of course, some of the women show their catty and nasty sides once it's apparent Riley only has eyes for Ainsley.
There were aspects of the story I really enjoyed, primarily Ainsley's efforts to get a spine and get out from under her mother's outrageous control. She had relapses but her attempts were gutsy and it was satisfying to follow her self discovery. Meagan, her Wyoming roommate, was also refreshing, even though her romance was more satisfying than the main characters' relationship.
Where I fell off the rails was with the competition itself and Riley. Not being a fan of The Batchelor, the whole concept just offended my sensibilities. Riley was a reluctant participant (his sisters concocted the idea to raise much needed money) but often allowed himself to be played by the women trying to undermine Ainsley. It got tiresome and it baffled me when he would take their word over Ainsley's. His rants just made him come off as a jerk. And, the whole Edward storyline was a bit too much for me to swallow. There were too many trust issues that never found a foundation to build from.
It's a well written story that I would have enjoyed more if it didn't involve that 8-women competition. It just turned me off to the hero, Riley and lose interest in the HEA because I can't stand the idea of a group of women jockeying like this for one man's attention, willing or not. But, it was worth it to see Ainsley develop and mature. She never intended to compete and didn't.
May 30, 2014
Ainsley Fairfax trades places with her sister to go to Wyoming to participate in a bachelorette type weekend where bachelor Riley Pommer is the ultimate prize. Her sister, Cecelia is taking her place on a couples cruise with the man her mother wants her to marry.
If I had to describe this book with two words I'd say - sexy and fun. One of those light romances that just make you want to smile a lot.
If I had to describe this book with two words I'd say - sexy and fun. One of those light romances that just make you want to smile a lot.
May 13, 2013
Who wants to marry a cowboy? I do, I do... LOL sorry the question had to be answered. I admit it, the reason I chose to read this book from netgalley was the name. Oh and it takes place in Wyoming, my current fantasy place to live. Normally I would have by passed it and that would have been a sad thing. Abigail Sharpe writes a fun, creative book with lots of shenanigans, family disputes, back stabbing, evil witches (couldn't say the B word but it's implied) and some serious get a clue moments..
Ainsley Fairfax, is a doormat there is no other word for her. She has spent her life as the peacemaker in her family.. oh she doesn't find ways to solve issues nope, she just lets her family walk all over her. Since she does what is told everyone is happy and no one carpes on baby sis who dares to live her own life on her own terms. Even this chance to go to WY as part of a marketing research for a ranch who is considering turning their working ranch into a singles destination, was set up by her sister. Her sister who had planned on going but instead is going to go on the cruise Ainsley was booked for.. Getting confused? Let me back track.. Ainsley and Cecelia's mother wants Ainsley to go on this cruise with Edward a son of a friend of the family.. once they return they will be engaged and the plans for the wedding will start. Only Ainsley doesn't WANT to marry Edward.. almost succumbing to blackmail, Ainsley tells her sister.. who.... you guessed it secretly in love with Edwards so the girls make a switch. Ainsley gets a week in Wyoming and Cecelia gets her chance to convince Edward to get a clue. All behind their controlling domineering mother's back.
Riley Pommer, has returned to the family ranch to help out after his father died. Now his siblings have roped him in to acting as The Ranch Bachelor to a group of eight women. Women who are supposed to come and be romanced and share their thoughts on how the ranch can become a singles destination. Riley hates the idea but agrees to do it, mostly because the family already set everything in motion.
This entire premise irked me, I have not watched the Bachelor, I seriously think it showcases women at their worst and frankly, most desperate. This book captures that attitude extremely well. The back stabbing,the manipulating, the lying all to get Riley's attention. And when it becomes obvious that he is interested in Ainsley the others turn on her. Actually they turn on her from the beginning. Implying that she is basically trash and doesn't belong there. This is what gets me.. Ainsley comes from money.. most of the others don't. Why would she appear as this little country bumpkin? I know how children are raised and if you are raised with a nanny, you are raised with other social graces and comportment.. Anyway, the ladies don't like Ainsley and try to make her stay their uncomfortable. Ainsley tends to see through their lies but Riley tends to believe first and insist Ainsley explain.. I thought he was a bit of a jerk and would have probably tossed him out.
Add to this Ainsley's "fiance" Edward showing up, then her over bearing unlikable mother and Ainsley is trying to live her life on her terms for the first time in her life and the man she has chosen to love constantly thinks the worst of her. For me this book just didn't work. Though I do admit it may have had it not had the entire Bachelor concept going on. For those of you who enjoy watching the Bachelor this book is brilliant. It really brings those women to life. And showcases a part of our society that is here to stay.. I will also say that while I didn't enjoy the plot Ms Sharpe writes extremely well developed characters and makes them come off the page.. in an almost bigger than life capacity.
This is my opinion, honestly I suggest you read it and make your own.. then let me know what you think.
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy provided by netgalley
April 30, 2013
Ainsley Fairfax owns her own florist shop but rich and controlling mommy dearest is threating to take it away if Ainsley doesn't agree to marry the man of mother's choice, Edward.
Riley Pommer has lived on his own for years but must now come home to help his siblings run their sheep farm because of the recent death of their father.
After a string of situations involving family manipulation on both Riley's and Ainsley's part the two find themselves falling in love, at his farm, in spite of evil forces from other women in Riley's life.
The fast moving pace and duel storylines kept the pages turning quickly as you watched the hero and the heroine find their own feet and backbone. The twists, turns and doubts that fester in a human mind come to the fore in many of the characters in the story. All insecurities are logical and all understood as realistic. You felt like throttling Jewel, shaking Riley, hugging Seth and high fiving Ainsley. The characters refuse to let you be neutral about them. A very warm touching story with two very realistic and down to earth leading characters. A beautifully written and warmly entertaining novel.
Riley Pommer has lived on his own for years but must now come home to help his siblings run their sheep farm because of the recent death of their father.
After a string of situations involving family manipulation on both Riley's and Ainsley's part the two find themselves falling in love, at his farm, in spite of evil forces from other women in Riley's life.
The fast moving pace and duel storylines kept the pages turning quickly as you watched the hero and the heroine find their own feet and backbone. The twists, turns and doubts that fester in a human mind come to the fore in many of the characters in the story. All insecurities are logical and all understood as realistic. You felt like throttling Jewel, shaking Riley, hugging Seth and high fiving Ainsley. The characters refuse to let you be neutral about them. A very warm touching story with two very realistic and down to earth leading characters. A beautifully written and warmly entertaining novel.
June 17, 2013
Originally reviewed at www.devastatingreads.blogspot.com
This was a really fun read. I was quite drawn in by the humor and polished style of Ms. Sharpe. I wasn't really sure what to expect from a novel that featured this bachelorette scene, but I was delighted with the story and characters. I think was most impressed me was that the story features two romances, that of Ainsley and Riley, and her sister Cecilia and Edward, and did that well. I'm not usually a fan of a book that has two couples as the focus, but it somehow worked out in this book. Maybe because the main focus was on Ainslsey and Riley. I don't know, but this time, for me it worked!
Ainsley: I think what I liked best about her was that she was laid back. She didn't want to go on this bachelorette getaway, but figures it's a good way to get out of the cluctches of Edward (who's chosen Ainsley as his society wife with the full blessing of her mother) and to help Cecila get the man of her dreams: Edward! She never expected to fall in love, and treated Riley like a regular guy instead of a conquest like many of the other women on the ranch. She also let their relationship develop even though she never really believed (till she did) that anything meaningful would come of it. And when she did, and Riley let her down, she learned a lot about herself. Like how she wasn't as independent as she wanted to be, and wasn't standing up for herself enough, something that made sense but I never quite saw because she seemed independent. But being with Riley taught Ainsley a bit more about herself and what it means to really not care about the opinion of your family. I was so glad she learned that lesson.
Riley: Good ol' boy? Not sure. He was always a gentleman, a bit of an ass when it came to love (baggage, man had baggage) but he had a bit of wild side--sex in a parking lot? That's wild. And well done. I like Riley a lot, but I honestly wondered about his emotional head space at times. I felt like he good reason to be worried about being used, abandoned, but I also felt like he was too easily manipulated by the other women on the ranch and their catty lies about Ainsley. I know he had some abandonment issues, but I guess I wanted to know more about them to understand Riley better. However, overall, despite being an ass some of the time to Ainsley, for the most part he was a gentleman. And I loved how he was so into her he could just know she was around by the smell of her perfume. I also quite admired him for putting up with the whole ordeal that his sisters dreamed up for the ranch, and that he was such a good brother to Seth.
Edward & Cecilia: Edward made me laugh, he really did. I can't imagine throwing over the woman you love for her sister just for the comfort of an organized life. But he seemed to come around to sense--to understanding that love is worth everything a lot quicker than Riley. Cecilia was sassy and owned herself--just what Edward needed, someone to love him for him and let him know it's okay to be exactly who you are. I loved them together.
Overall, I thought this was a solid debut novel with a lot of funny moments, sweet moments and some steamy scenes. This is definitely an author I will be reading more of in the future.
4 glittering stars
This was a really fun read. I was quite drawn in by the humor and polished style of Ms. Sharpe. I wasn't really sure what to expect from a novel that featured this bachelorette scene, but I was delighted with the story and characters. I think was most impressed me was that the story features two romances, that of Ainsley and Riley, and her sister Cecilia and Edward, and did that well. I'm not usually a fan of a book that has two couples as the focus, but it somehow worked out in this book. Maybe because the main focus was on Ainslsey and Riley. I don't know, but this time, for me it worked!
Ainsley: I think what I liked best about her was that she was laid back. She didn't want to go on this bachelorette getaway, but figures it's a good way to get out of the cluctches of Edward (who's chosen Ainsley as his society wife with the full blessing of her mother) and to help Cecila get the man of her dreams: Edward! She never expected to fall in love, and treated Riley like a regular guy instead of a conquest like many of the other women on the ranch. She also let their relationship develop even though she never really believed (till she did) that anything meaningful would come of it. And when she did, and Riley let her down, she learned a lot about herself. Like how she wasn't as independent as she wanted to be, and wasn't standing up for herself enough, something that made sense but I never quite saw because she seemed independent. But being with Riley taught Ainsley a bit more about herself and what it means to really not care about the opinion of your family. I was so glad she learned that lesson.
Riley: Good ol' boy? Not sure. He was always a gentleman, a bit of an ass when it came to love (baggage, man had baggage) but he had a bit of wild side--sex in a parking lot? That's wild. And well done. I like Riley a lot, but I honestly wondered about his emotional head space at times. I felt like he good reason to be worried about being used, abandoned, but I also felt like he was too easily manipulated by the other women on the ranch and their catty lies about Ainsley. I know he had some abandonment issues, but I guess I wanted to know more about them to understand Riley better. However, overall, despite being an ass some of the time to Ainsley, for the most part he was a gentleman. And I loved how he was so into her he could just know she was around by the smell of her perfume. I also quite admired him for putting up with the whole ordeal that his sisters dreamed up for the ranch, and that he was such a good brother to Seth.
Edward & Cecilia: Edward made me laugh, he really did. I can't imagine throwing over the woman you love for her sister just for the comfort of an organized life. But he seemed to come around to sense--to understanding that love is worth everything a lot quicker than Riley. Cecilia was sassy and owned herself--just what Edward needed, someone to love him for him and let him know it's okay to be exactly who you are. I loved them together.
Overall, I thought this was a solid debut novel with a lot of funny moments, sweet moments and some steamy scenes. This is definitely an author I will be reading more of in the future.
4 glittering stars
February 13, 2022
Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book just wasn’t that gripping or something I looked forward to. It was all way too nice and easy or the troubles or struggles seemed juvenile.
Besides I never really enjoyed the bachelor so probably the wrong audience for this book.
The characters fell flat for me, the chemistry fizzed out, and the family togetherness seemed like Brady bunch had developed a novel on their life. Which didn’t hold my undivided attention.
So yeah - maybe better luck next time with any of her other novels.
But honestly I’m not sure if I’ll read one again.
-JB
This book just wasn’t that gripping or something I looked forward to. It was all way too nice and easy or the troubles or struggles seemed juvenile.
Besides I never really enjoyed the bachelor so probably the wrong audience for this book.
The characters fell flat for me, the chemistry fizzed out, and the family togetherness seemed like Brady bunch had developed a novel on their life. Which didn’t hold my undivided attention.
So yeah - maybe better luck next time with any of her other novels.
But honestly I’m not sure if I’ll read one again.
-JB
August 4, 2013
This is a very sweet story about a woman who falls in love with a charming cowboy and finds her own inner strength along the way.
Ainsley goes to Wyoming as a favour to her sister, replacing her in a bachelorette-style competition so Cecelia can go on a last minute cruise with the man she loves. Ainsley has no plans to actually ensnare the cowboy contestant...
Riley has no interest in meeting women, especially the ones who crash into his ranch. He agrees to participate in the competition after his sisters convince him that it would help the ranch's financial situation. The last thing he expected was to fall in love with one of the contenders.
There is also a secondary love story between Cecelia and Edward, a prim and conventional man who thinks Ainsley is the right woman for him. It was fun to watch Cecelia convince him that he had his sights set on the wrong sister.
Overall, a fun book with witty dialog and a unique storyline. The characters develop nicely, and Ainsley and Riley realize the importance of trust as they overcome their insecurities. I loved the secondary characters and think they contributed a lot to the story. The evil bachelorettes were great, and I liked reading how Ainsley handled them. We do get a lovely HEA, and there will be more books in this series which I’ll be sure to follow.
Thanks to my RR buddies and to Abby for this book and for the gift of your friendship!
Ainsley goes to Wyoming as a favour to her sister, replacing her in a bachelorette-style competition so Cecelia can go on a last minute cruise with the man she loves. Ainsley has no plans to actually ensnare the cowboy contestant...
Riley has no interest in meeting women, especially the ones who crash into his ranch. He agrees to participate in the competition after his sisters convince him that it would help the ranch's financial situation. The last thing he expected was to fall in love with one of the contenders.
There is also a secondary love story between Cecelia and Edward, a prim and conventional man who thinks Ainsley is the right woman for him. It was fun to watch Cecelia convince him that he had his sights set on the wrong sister.
Overall, a fun book with witty dialog and a unique storyline. The characters develop nicely, and Ainsley and Riley realize the importance of trust as they overcome their insecurities. I loved the secondary characters and think they contributed a lot to the story. The evil bachelorettes were great, and I liked reading how Ainsley handled them. We do get a lovely HEA, and there will be more books in this series which I’ll be sure to follow.
Thanks to my RR buddies and to Abby for this book and for the gift of your friendship!
May 29, 2013
An impressive debut filled with requisite heat and welcome humor. Ainsley Fairfax finds not only love where she didn't expect to but also the chance to become true mistress of her own destiny. She's a warm, feisty character despite a history of bending to her mother's formidable will.
Sharpe's supporting cast of characters is peopled with quite a few rich, entertaining people as well. Edward, Ainsley's would-be fiance, is an exasperating favorite. Riley's younger brother, Seth, tugs at the heartstrings and has the potential to have his own story told in a future volume.
Sharpe's witty, breezy storytelling style is a fine addition to the contemporary romance scene, and I hope this is just the beginning for the tales she has to tell.
Sharpe's supporting cast of characters is peopled with quite a few rich, entertaining people as well. Edward, Ainsley's would-be fiance, is an exasperating favorite. Riley's younger brother, Seth, tugs at the heartstrings and has the potential to have his own story told in a future volume.
Sharpe's witty, breezy storytelling style is a fine addition to the contemporary romance scene, and I hope this is just the beginning for the tales she has to tell.
May 12, 2013
Although I don't spend a lot of my reading time in this genre, this book is well-written, with a fairly intricate plot, great characters, and wonderful dialogue. The romance parts are just the right combination of heart-warming and sexy. The characters' motivations and actions are believable and there's a lot of subplots and well-written less important characters, which makes this book stand out from others in the genre that I've read.
I'm excited to read her next book, "Who Wants to Marry A Doctor?"
I'm excited to read her next book, "Who Wants to Marry A Doctor?"
September 6, 2016
This was a fun one to read. I liked the uniqueness of the story and thought it was well written. I think the book will appeal to Jill Shalvis fans and fans of the TV show, "The Bachelor." It was the perfect read for a lazy afternoon.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
July 27, 2020
Laugh, cry and get in touch with your inner cowgirl. Sharpe gives the heart a reason to smile by offering it a chance to breathe. Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy lays on the charm with fun characters, over the top scenarios and heartwarming storytelling. It never takes itself too seriously but is always right on the mark with humor, honesty and ever present heart.
June 1, 2013
This book is going on my Keeper Shelf. What a fun read! I'm putting Abigail Sharpe on my auto-buy list of authors. There's something fun in every scene, and Sharpe kept me guessing till the very end. Loved the whole story!
December 29, 2023
Winding down my reading to finish out the year, I thought the Love Match series would be the perfect set of books to pick up. First up is Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy? I found the title intriguing.
Ainsley and Cecelia have an overbearing mother to say the least. After she sets Ainsley up on a cruise with Edward, Ainsley happily trades places with her sister who is the one truly in love with the man. This means Ainsley finds herself on a ranch in Wyoming in a Batchelor-style dating competition. The prize? Riley Pommer.
I found the book well-written and it maintained a good pace. As far as plot and content are concerned, it didn’t grasp me but that’s completely a matter of taste/preference. I never got into dating games or reality shows. Still, I felt bad and frustrated for Ainsley and wanted to see her get a happy ending. For that, I enjoyed the book. I also liked the side romances, though I ran hot and cold with Edward.
I’m curious what the next book will bring!
Ainsley and Cecelia have an overbearing mother to say the least. After she sets Ainsley up on a cruise with Edward, Ainsley happily trades places with her sister who is the one truly in love with the man. This means Ainsley finds herself on a ranch in Wyoming in a Batchelor-style dating competition. The prize? Riley Pommer.
I found the book well-written and it maintained a good pace. As far as plot and content are concerned, it didn’t grasp me but that’s completely a matter of taste/preference. I never got into dating games or reality shows. Still, I felt bad and frustrated for Ainsley and wanted to see her get a happy ending. For that, I enjoyed the book. I also liked the side romances, though I ran hot and cold with Edward.
I’m curious what the next book will bring!
August 5, 2021
The florist and cowboy were a great couple.
This was written with such humor and fun it was pure pleasure to read this charmer. It oh so sexy too I adored Ainsley and Riley and the setting was showed casted brilliantly I could not put the book down. Cecilia and Edward were also written well too. Sophia is a bit pushy oh but little does she know what is going to happen. Really Ainsley and Cecelia parents are clueless and a bit cruel. Trust me you will not like them at all. Enjoyed the book and I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book from Hidden Gem and voluntarily chose to review it.
This was written with such humor and fun it was pure pleasure to read this charmer. It oh so sexy too I adored Ainsley and Riley and the setting was showed casted brilliantly I could not put the book down. Cecilia and Edward were also written well too. Sophia is a bit pushy oh but little does she know what is going to happen. Really Ainsley and Cecelia parents are clueless and a bit cruel. Trust me you will not like them at all. Enjoyed the book and I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book from Hidden Gem and voluntarily chose to review it.
April 21, 2023
This book is an entertaining, heartwarming, and witty romance novel that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
Riley is a charming and handsome cowboy put into a The Batchelor-type situation by his family. Ainsley goes to his ranch to escape her meddling mother. Each character is well-developed, and together they have great chemistry.
Abigail Sharp's vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as the day-to-day workings of a ranch, added an extra layer of depth to the story.
Come for the characters, stay for the laugh-out-loud banter. It's a perfect escape and will leave you with a smile on your face and a happy heart. Highly recommended!
Riley is a charming and handsome cowboy put into a The Batchelor-type situation by his family. Ainsley goes to his ranch to escape her meddling mother. Each character is well-developed, and together they have great chemistry.
Abigail Sharp's vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as the day-to-day workings of a ranch, added an extra layer of depth to the story.
Come for the characters, stay for the laugh-out-loud banter. It's a perfect escape and will leave you with a smile on your face and a happy heart. Highly recommended!
July 29, 2020
Omg! What a fun enjoyable story!
It had a bit of everything. It had family drama, female shenanigans and both sweet and sexy times! Everything you could want in an amazing romance! I loved Ainsley and Riley! They were perfect together! I was rooting for them throughout the story. If they could make it through the other women's antics they could do anything! This book was the first book by this author I've read, but it won't be the last! I can't wait for Who Wants to Marry a Doctor! It can't get here fast enough!
It had a bit of everything. It had family drama, female shenanigans and both sweet and sexy times! Everything you could want in an amazing romance! I loved Ainsley and Riley! They were perfect together! I was rooting for them throughout the story. If they could make it through the other women's antics they could do anything! This book was the first book by this author I've read, but it won't be the last! I can't wait for Who Wants to Marry a Doctor! It can't get here fast enough!
February 4, 2022
This is a fun, lighthearted romance with lots of laugh out loud moments. Even though the story is a little like an episode of the bachelor it flows and is easy to read and has great characters. You really feel the connection between Ainsley and Riley, and you can't help but feel bad for Edward and wish he would grow up and realise that he doesn't need Sophia telling him who to marry. There are lots of great characters that I can't wait to see more of.
October 9, 2019
A good romance! The build up was nice, and the tension between the protagonists was well developed. There was just enough feeling of wanting to knock sense into people without being frustrated.
Overall, A+ romance
Overall, A+ romance
January 25, 2018
This is a heart warming story with great western values. The story line is cute with in depth character development that draws the reader in nicely. Abigail Sharpe is a gifted writer.
August 30, 2019
Reality TV with small town charm? Yes please! Plus, the comedy and the complications :-) loved it!
September 6, 2020
I stumbled across this after reading Abigail's other series, and as soon as I finished it I started reading it again! I was able to feel the heat building between Ainsley and Riley and I loved it!
September 17, 2020
Super fun and sexy read. I read it on my treadmill and ended up doing a ton of miles because I didn't want to stop reading! Abigail is definitely one of my favorite authors.
August 3, 2025
I thought the book was alright. It is a shorter read and we get to read from several perspective outside of Riley and Ainsley. 3.5 stars
October 21, 2024
A sweet cowboy romance ...
That's full of angst, scheming parents, gossiping rivals and a triple romance (3 Separate couples).
Riley is set up to be the guinea pig for his family's singles retreat. His resistance is futile he will be falling in love no matter how he fights it.
Ansley will do anything to get some space from her manipulative mother but is switching places with her wild child sister really a good idea?
Love makes you vulnerable will they find the courage to risk their hearts?
That's full of angst, scheming parents, gossiping rivals and a triple romance (3 Separate couples).
Riley is set up to be the guinea pig for his family's singles retreat. His resistance is futile he will be falling in love no matter how he fights it.
Ansley will do anything to get some space from her manipulative mother but is switching places with her wild child sister really a good idea?
Love makes you vulnerable will they find the courage to risk their hearts?
May 2, 2013
I give this book a 4.5 / 5 stars.
I'm a very picky reader, and someone who is hard to please, especially when it comes to reading books that are generally outside my genre. But I really wanted to go outside my comfort zone and read a book in an unfamiliar genre as a change of pace.
I don't know why or how, but I devoured this book in just 1 1/2 days. Something about this witty, yet charming story kept me wanting to turn the page to see what happens next. My favorite character in the book was definitely Riley, the Cowboy. But not because of his sex appeal, but I love reading a story with a male character who has a rough, no-nonsense attitude on life. Yet, he is also caring when he needs to be. I was more focused on what he would do next to rectify a problem in order to follow his own happiness. Moreover, I would've liked to see more of what Riley does in his day-to-day life when he is not trying to cater to a bunch of greedy women (maybe more time with him and his brother like what happened near the end of the book). If Ms. Sharpe ever writes a book about Riley and his adventures, I would totally read it. It doesn't even have to have romance or sex in it. I just love reading a story about people with that kind of personality, because I feel like I can connect and understand them so well.
I didn't really like Ainsley, or any of the other women in the book. I could care less about them. Ironically, being a female, myself, I couldn't connect with those characters as much as I connected with Riley. But I will admit, I can relate to men more than I can with women, so perhaps a lot of the things that went on in the story with the females were just things that went over my head. I understood Riley more, especially for him being upset when Ainsley and the other women played with his feelings. The guy needed to be given a break on more than one occasion. But yes, he wasn't a total saint, either. The romantic/sex scenes between him and Ainsley were steamy, but didn't sway my thoughts about certain situations.
One thing that did bother me about the story was that there was too much 'false assumptions' going on between the characters. It seemed like every five minutes either Ainsley or Riley were assuming that one was cheating on the other. But sometimes it was over the most pettiest things, it seemed very tedious and slowed down the pacing of the story. As I research more of the romance genre, I do notice that it is somewhat prevalent to have the love between the two main characters are being constantly 'threatened' like that, but I would've loved to see it done in other ways rather than the assumption that 'he/she didn't look at me this morning. They must be cheating on me' kind of adolescent behavior.
The story was fun, but somewhat predictable in which the characters were presented. For example, Edward, Ainsley's 'boyfriend' who comes to Wyoming to take her back home ends up causing chaos between Ainsley and Riley. But as I understand it, tension between the love of the main characters is necessary in the romance genre. I just thought the whole ordeal with Edward coming to Wyoming could've been done a little more subtler.
It was hard for me to keep up with how many days passed or how much time passed, but I read though it, assuming the girls were on the ranch for a long time. Days seem to fly by one minute, then creep slowly the next. It didn't bother me too much. Just something I began to notice as the story went on.
Overall, this was a great book, and I can't believe how much of a page-turner it turned out to be. I'm not a reader of the romance genre, but this book definitely intrigued me. Anyone who loves romance novels would certainly love this book. Great job, Ms. Sharpe, on a job well done! :)
I'm a very picky reader, and someone who is hard to please, especially when it comes to reading books that are generally outside my genre. But I really wanted to go outside my comfort zone and read a book in an unfamiliar genre as a change of pace.
I don't know why or how, but I devoured this book in just 1 1/2 days. Something about this witty, yet charming story kept me wanting to turn the page to see what happens next. My favorite character in the book was definitely Riley, the Cowboy. But not because of his sex appeal, but I love reading a story with a male character who has a rough, no-nonsense attitude on life. Yet, he is also caring when he needs to be. I was more focused on what he would do next to rectify a problem in order to follow his own happiness. Moreover, I would've liked to see more of what Riley does in his day-to-day life when he is not trying to cater to a bunch of greedy women (maybe more time with him and his brother like what happened near the end of the book). If Ms. Sharpe ever writes a book about Riley and his adventures, I would totally read it. It doesn't even have to have romance or sex in it. I just love reading a story about people with that kind of personality, because I feel like I can connect and understand them so well.
I didn't really like Ainsley, or any of the other women in the book. I could care less about them. Ironically, being a female, myself, I couldn't connect with those characters as much as I connected with Riley. But I will admit, I can relate to men more than I can with women, so perhaps a lot of the things that went on in the story with the females were just things that went over my head. I understood Riley more, especially for him being upset when Ainsley and the other women played with his feelings. The guy needed to be given a break on more than one occasion. But yes, he wasn't a total saint, either. The romantic/sex scenes between him and Ainsley were steamy, but didn't sway my thoughts about certain situations.
One thing that did bother me about the story was that there was too much 'false assumptions' going on between the characters. It seemed like every five minutes either Ainsley or Riley were assuming that one was cheating on the other. But sometimes it was over the most pettiest things, it seemed very tedious and slowed down the pacing of the story. As I research more of the romance genre, I do notice that it is somewhat prevalent to have the love between the two main characters are being constantly 'threatened' like that, but I would've loved to see it done in other ways rather than the assumption that 'he/she didn't look at me this morning. They must be cheating on me' kind of adolescent behavior.
The story was fun, but somewhat predictable in which the characters were presented. For example, Edward, Ainsley's 'boyfriend' who comes to Wyoming to take her back home ends up causing chaos between Ainsley and Riley. But as I understand it, tension between the love of the main characters is necessary in the romance genre. I just thought the whole ordeal with Edward coming to Wyoming could've been done a little more subtler.
It was hard for me to keep up with how many days passed or how much time passed, but I read though it, assuming the girls were on the ranch for a long time. Days seem to fly by one minute, then creep slowly the next. It didn't bother me too much. Just something I began to notice as the story went on.
Overall, this was a great book, and I can't believe how much of a page-turner it turned out to be. I'm not a reader of the romance genre, but this book definitely intrigued me. Anyone who loves romance novels would certainly love this book. Great job, Ms. Sharpe, on a job well done! :)
August 3, 2020
I don't watch reality TV shows like "The Bachelor," but even so, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the thought of that type of competition taking place in real life on a Wyoming ranch. This story certainly didn't disappoint, delivering plenty of drama with a group of catty women alongside a sweet, heartfelt romance between main characters Riley Pommer and Ainsley Fairfax.
I always love a grumpy hero, and male lead Riley was an excellent example of that archetype. He had plenty of reasons to be grouchy, most notably the fact that his younger siblings had forced him into participating in a singles event for "market research" while they were all still grieving the recent, tragic death of their father. Riley was something of a loner and had never planned to marry due to lingering trust issues from his mother's abandonment of their family years earlier. Even so, he was unwillingly drawn to one of the "contestants," Ainsley, who had taken her sister's place on the ranch in an attempt to avoid their overbearing mother's efforts to manipulate her into marrying a family friend. Both Riley and Ainsley had a number of issues to work through before they were ready for a long-term relationship, and they also had to deal with the interference of Ainsley's fellow "contestants" as well as their own families. However, it was very easy for me to root for them to overcome those obstacles and end up together.
In addition to the central romance between Ainsley and Riley, there were a couple of cute secondary romances between Ainsley's roommate Meagan and the ranch foreman, Cookie, and Ainsley's sister Cecelia and her erstwhile suitor, Edward. Cecelia and Edward's relationship was a bit frustrating at times because it wasn't clear why Edward was so desperate to please Ainsley and Cecelia's mother, or if he would ever get over his fear of marrying for love and admit that he and Cecelia belonged together. When he finally got his act together, Edward turned out to be a pretty likeable guy, and I appreciated his efforts to run interference with Ainsley's mother so that she could work things out with Riley.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy" and would recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance, cowboys, or Bachelor-style reality TV competitions. I hope that there will be more books in this series for Riley's siblings!
*ARC provided by the author via L. Woods PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
I always love a grumpy hero, and male lead Riley was an excellent example of that archetype. He had plenty of reasons to be grouchy, most notably the fact that his younger siblings had forced him into participating in a singles event for "market research" while they were all still grieving the recent, tragic death of their father. Riley was something of a loner and had never planned to marry due to lingering trust issues from his mother's abandonment of their family years earlier. Even so, he was unwillingly drawn to one of the "contestants," Ainsley, who had taken her sister's place on the ranch in an attempt to avoid their overbearing mother's efforts to manipulate her into marrying a family friend. Both Riley and Ainsley had a number of issues to work through before they were ready for a long-term relationship, and they also had to deal with the interference of Ainsley's fellow "contestants" as well as their own families. However, it was very easy for me to root for them to overcome those obstacles and end up together.
In addition to the central romance between Ainsley and Riley, there were a couple of cute secondary romances between Ainsley's roommate Meagan and the ranch foreman, Cookie, and Ainsley's sister Cecelia and her erstwhile suitor, Edward. Cecelia and Edward's relationship was a bit frustrating at times because it wasn't clear why Edward was so desperate to please Ainsley and Cecelia's mother, or if he would ever get over his fear of marrying for love and admit that he and Cecelia belonged together. When he finally got his act together, Edward turned out to be a pretty likeable guy, and I appreciated his efforts to run interference with Ainsley's mother so that she could work things out with Riley.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy" and would recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance, cowboys, or Bachelor-style reality TV competitions. I hope that there will be more books in this series for Riley's siblings!
*ARC provided by the author via L. Woods PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 13, 2013
A word I'd use to describe Who Wants to Marry A Cowboy is charm. It was a very charming read that I really enjoyed. It had a bit of everything, romance, humor, sexual tension, hot cowboy, jealous mean girls, controlling mother of all mothers and a hard-headed fiance wannabe. I went through a gamut of emotions ranging from humor to frustration to satisfaction. At the end, I felt I got what I wanted from this read. It left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
I really liked Ainsley. She hit a personal cord with me since I can really relate with her situation with her mother. I can sympathize with her so well, hence I really rooted for her in the book. She had her own strength, but it was illustrated in subtle ways: owning her own shop, wanting to work with her own hands, and being able to recognize someone whose reason for pursuing her was just to appease what everyone else's desires. She's got spunk, which I like to have in my heroines.
Riley is a ride unto himself (take that however you want). This hot cowboy is never boring, in my humble opinion. Just when I got a sense of who he's going to be, he flips things and changes my mind. Like I would say to my girlfriends, "he's not just a pretty/handsome face." He's not perfect, he's a man. Which makes him very endearing to me. He tries his best to do what's right, especially when it involves his family. He's down to earth, self-assured, but he like every other guy he can clueless when it involves women resulting in funny scenarios.
I enjoyed reading the interaction between our couple. You can really sense the chemistry and attraction between them. The buildup of tension was written very well, so you believe the connection they've formed with each other. It's interesting to see that they have more in common than they realize. They're both bound by their families needs/expectations and are trying to find a way to break out of it.
The storyline involving her older sister, Cecilia, and the stubborn Edward was at first a little awkward for me. I thought it was out of place, shifting from Ainsley and Wyoming, to Cecilia and Edward on the cruise. However, the further I read into the story I saw that it complimented the story and actually rounded it out.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It was a charming love story that took its time to develop the relationship between our couple. Along the way you will laugh, you will be moved, and you will be moved to wanting to smack some of the characters (specifically the wannabe wives) upside the head. If you're a fan The Bachelor and hot cowboys, then this book is definitely for you.
I really liked Ainsley. She hit a personal cord with me since I can really relate with her situation with her mother. I can sympathize with her so well, hence I really rooted for her in the book. She had her own strength, but it was illustrated in subtle ways: owning her own shop, wanting to work with her own hands, and being able to recognize someone whose reason for pursuing her was just to appease what everyone else's desires. She's got spunk, which I like to have in my heroines.
Riley is a ride unto himself (take that however you want). This hot cowboy is never boring, in my humble opinion. Just when I got a sense of who he's going to be, he flips things and changes my mind. Like I would say to my girlfriends, "he's not just a pretty/handsome face." He's not perfect, he's a man. Which makes him very endearing to me. He tries his best to do what's right, especially when it involves his family. He's down to earth, self-assured, but he like every other guy he can clueless when it involves women resulting in funny scenarios.
I enjoyed reading the interaction between our couple. You can really sense the chemistry and attraction between them. The buildup of tension was written very well, so you believe the connection they've formed with each other. It's interesting to see that they have more in common than they realize. They're both bound by their families needs/expectations and are trying to find a way to break out of it.
The storyline involving her older sister, Cecilia, and the stubborn Edward was at first a little awkward for me. I thought it was out of place, shifting from Ainsley and Wyoming, to Cecilia and Edward on the cruise. However, the further I read into the story I saw that it complimented the story and actually rounded it out.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It was a charming love story that took its time to develop the relationship between our couple. Along the way you will laugh, you will be moved, and you will be moved to wanting to smack some of the characters (specifically the wannabe wives) upside the head. If you're a fan The Bachelor and hot cowboys, then this book is definitely for you.
June 27, 2013
Absolutely fabulous read! I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book from Kieran Kramer's blog and I'm so so glad I won it.
Out story's heroine is Ainsley Fairfax. She comes from money but doesn't live by it. Her mother, however, does and tries to run her life including choosing a husband for Ainsley. It gets so bad that her mother buys the building in which Ainsley's flower shop is in and blackmails her to go on a cruise with the man her mother believes is the perfect husband for her, and old friend Edward.
Luckily for Ainsley, her sister Cecelia is in love with Edward and comes up with a plan to switch places with her. Cecelia would go on the trip and Ainsley would travel to a Wyoming ranch and be part of a bachelorette retreat with a chance to meet a hunky cowboy.
As much as Ainsley tries to resist, once she meets the cowboy, Riley Pommer, she can't help her attraction - and the feeling is mutual. Too bad the other bachelorette's keep getting in the way. Bring out the cat claws and the mean gossip! The other women try to get in between Riley and Ainsley by spreading lies and stories to keep them apart.
And since nothing in life goes as smoothly as it should, Riley falls prey to their stories. It doesn't help when Edward and Ainsley's mother show up on the ranch to throw a wrench into the burgeoning relationship! Talk about a circus act.
It takes a wedding to bring Riley and Ainsley back together to sort out their problems and realize they were meant to be.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cast of characters even though at many points, I wanted to bean Riley on the head for being so naive when it came to listening to gossip. Rather than trusting in Ainsley or confronting her, he leapt to conclusions way too easily and often. Ainsley's mother, Sophia, while loving was absolutely dreadful to her own children. Edward and Cecelia's secondary story was delightful, I wish they had gotten their own book!
Overall, this was a great story and the ending nearly killed me when Ainsley and Riley finally got his brother Seth over his major conflict/trauma in the book. So heart-wrenchingly beautifully written.
Definitely would recommend this and am totally looking forward to Quinn's story in Who Wants to Marry a Doctor?!
Out story's heroine is Ainsley Fairfax. She comes from money but doesn't live by it. Her mother, however, does and tries to run her life including choosing a husband for Ainsley. It gets so bad that her mother buys the building in which Ainsley's flower shop is in and blackmails her to go on a cruise with the man her mother believes is the perfect husband for her, and old friend Edward.
Luckily for Ainsley, her sister Cecelia is in love with Edward and comes up with a plan to switch places with her. Cecelia would go on the trip and Ainsley would travel to a Wyoming ranch and be part of a bachelorette retreat with a chance to meet a hunky cowboy.
As much as Ainsley tries to resist, once she meets the cowboy, Riley Pommer, she can't help her attraction - and the feeling is mutual. Too bad the other bachelorette's keep getting in the way. Bring out the cat claws and the mean gossip! The other women try to get in between Riley and Ainsley by spreading lies and stories to keep them apart.
And since nothing in life goes as smoothly as it should, Riley falls prey to their stories. It doesn't help when Edward and Ainsley's mother show up on the ranch to throw a wrench into the burgeoning relationship! Talk about a circus act.
It takes a wedding to bring Riley and Ainsley back together to sort out their problems and realize they were meant to be.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cast of characters even though at many points, I wanted to bean Riley on the head for being so naive when it came to listening to gossip. Rather than trusting in Ainsley or confronting her, he leapt to conclusions way too easily and often. Ainsley's mother, Sophia, while loving was absolutely dreadful to her own children. Edward and Cecelia's secondary story was delightful, I wish they had gotten their own book!
Overall, this was a great story and the ending nearly killed me when Ainsley and Riley finally got his brother Seth over his major conflict/trauma in the book. So heart-wrenchingly beautifully written.
Definitely would recommend this and am totally looking forward to Quinn's story in Who Wants to Marry a Doctor?!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 12, 2013
This book is a good book, but not my style of reading. I tend to be more of a scientific/nonfiction/sci-fi reader. I read the book for a friend.
I rarely if ever read romance books. I don't know how they usually go, rules, or the word choices go. I dismissed romances back in the 80s because Harlequin Books and Silhouette Books had a formula that writers had to write to. I wanted a romance where the man and woman had a fight and dismissed each other but had fun getting there. I didn't care about slut rules or how things were suppose to go. I tend to be more realistic.
I also have a bigoted attitude towards country folk. The attitude comes from spending 17 years living in the country and dealing with close minded, aggressive, and uneducated people. They hated me for being different and I hated them because of the bullying.
That being said, I have very mixed feelings about this book. I don't like country stories because I tend to go back in time in my mind to an unhappy places. The book started off on the wrong foot. I also had some technical issues with life in the country not quite being accurate. Animals generally hide when giving birth and would never tolerate an audience during the birthing of a foal. When living on a farm you tend to keep weird hours and I think the family would have had a better idea of the drama, manipulations, lies, and the women of the house would have said something to Riley about what was going on with the other women bullying Ainsley. The women would protect the farm from women who didn't get the country life.
I also didn't like how stupid the main characters were acting especially at the end. They changed their minds too quickly and there was nothing that had changed by the end of the story. What makes them not fall out again over bias and judgements? I would have liked to see them sort out their issues and have hope for a lasting relationship. I have always had trouble with the idea of ravishment. In my mind, it borders on sexual harassment.
There is a lot of good things about this book. It is a good start for an rising author. It's better than a lot of famous authors first releases. Putting aside my biases and understanding that this is how it it is done, I found the book very enjoyable other than the triggery parts for me. I had a hard time putting it down and made some mornings a rough start. It's a quick and easy read.
I rarely if ever read romance books. I don't know how they usually go, rules, or the word choices go. I dismissed romances back in the 80s because Harlequin Books and Silhouette Books had a formula that writers had to write to. I wanted a romance where the man and woman had a fight and dismissed each other but had fun getting there. I didn't care about slut rules or how things were suppose to go. I tend to be more realistic.
I also have a bigoted attitude towards country folk. The attitude comes from spending 17 years living in the country and dealing with close minded, aggressive, and uneducated people. They hated me for being different and I hated them because of the bullying.
That being said, I have very mixed feelings about this book. I don't like country stories because I tend to go back in time in my mind to an unhappy places. The book started off on the wrong foot. I also had some technical issues with life in the country not quite being accurate. Animals generally hide when giving birth and would never tolerate an audience during the birthing of a foal. When living on a farm you tend to keep weird hours and I think the family would have had a better idea of the drama, manipulations, lies, and the women of the house would have said something to Riley about what was going on with the other women bullying Ainsley. The women would protect the farm from women who didn't get the country life.
I also didn't like how stupid the main characters were acting especially at the end. They changed their minds too quickly and there was nothing that had changed by the end of the story. What makes them not fall out again over bias and judgements? I would have liked to see them sort out their issues and have hope for a lasting relationship. I have always had trouble with the idea of ravishment. In my mind, it borders on sexual harassment.
There is a lot of good things about this book. It is a good start for an rising author. It's better than a lot of famous authors first releases. Putting aside my biases and understanding that this is how it it is done, I found the book very enjoyable other than the triggery parts for me. I had a hard time putting it down and made some mornings a rough start. It's a quick and easy read.
June 16, 2015
Book Review of Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy? by Abigail Sharpe
From goodreads.com:
There's nothing florist Ainsley Fairfax won't do to help her sister get the love of her life-even if it means taking her place on a bachelorette weekend at a Wyoming ranch so Cecelia can sail off with the man of her dreams. Ainsley is determined to spend the time keeping her head down and her heart safely tucked away-until an encounter with the ranch's hunky owner gets her heart-and steamy desires-to bloom . . .
Riley Pommer doesn't want to be lassoed into any relationship. But with the family ranch in dire straits, Riley knows his sisters' crazy plan to turn the ranch into the setting for a dating competition-and using Riley as the bait-is the only thing standing between them and foreclosure. But the rules of the game change the instant Riley lays eyes on the spirited Ainsley. Now, as others try to stampede over their love, can Riley prove to Ainsley that true love is a prize worth fighting for?
Leona's Review:
This was my first read by this author, Abigail Sharpe, and I found it a fast and easy read.
Cecelia and Ainsley are sisters and have a mother that wants to plan the marriage for Ainsley with Edward so she planned a cruise with Ainsley and Edward. Cecelia had signed up to go to Wyoming to a dude ranch. Cecelia loves Edward and suggests she go on the cruise and Ainsley go to Wyoming. They switch without the knowledge of the mother.
Some reviews have referenced the book to The Bachelor, which I do not watch. We see competition in the women for Riley, the cowboy, his sisters have arranged for him to meet and possible marry. Riley is not fond of this but goes along with his sister's plans.
The readers will also read of the tragedy of the loss of their father and how it effects the youngest son, Seth. I liked the personal part of the book which shows it is not all about "getting a man".
There is friendship, sexual content, no bad language, love, jealously and sometimes uncertainly.
This is a contemporary romance and well written. I checked this book out from my local library. I will give it a 4 star raring because I did like it.
Abigail Sharpe is a goodreads.com author. She may be reached at: www.abigailsharpe.com
Leona Olson
http://www.mnleona.blogspot.com
From goodreads.com:
There's nothing florist Ainsley Fairfax won't do to help her sister get the love of her life-even if it means taking her place on a bachelorette weekend at a Wyoming ranch so Cecelia can sail off with the man of her dreams. Ainsley is determined to spend the time keeping her head down and her heart safely tucked away-until an encounter with the ranch's hunky owner gets her heart-and steamy desires-to bloom . . .
Riley Pommer doesn't want to be lassoed into any relationship. But with the family ranch in dire straits, Riley knows his sisters' crazy plan to turn the ranch into the setting for a dating competition-and using Riley as the bait-is the only thing standing between them and foreclosure. But the rules of the game change the instant Riley lays eyes on the spirited Ainsley. Now, as others try to stampede over their love, can Riley prove to Ainsley that true love is a prize worth fighting for?
Leona's Review:
This was my first read by this author, Abigail Sharpe, and I found it a fast and easy read.
Cecelia and Ainsley are sisters and have a mother that wants to plan the marriage for Ainsley with Edward so she planned a cruise with Ainsley and Edward. Cecelia had signed up to go to Wyoming to a dude ranch. Cecelia loves Edward and suggests she go on the cruise and Ainsley go to Wyoming. They switch without the knowledge of the mother.
Some reviews have referenced the book to The Bachelor, which I do not watch. We see competition in the women for Riley, the cowboy, his sisters have arranged for him to meet and possible marry. Riley is not fond of this but goes along with his sister's plans.
The readers will also read of the tragedy of the loss of their father and how it effects the youngest son, Seth. I liked the personal part of the book which shows it is not all about "getting a man".
There is friendship, sexual content, no bad language, love, jealously and sometimes uncertainly.
This is a contemporary romance and well written. I checked this book out from my local library. I will give it a 4 star raring because I did like it.
Abigail Sharpe is a goodreads.com author. She may be reached at: www.abigailsharpe.com
Leona Olson
http://www.mnleona.blogspot.com
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