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Marooned for a Night #2
Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy
A snowstorm. One bed.
And one night to make the grumpy cowboy mine.
He’s my older brother’s best friend.
He doesn’t have any interest in me.
As a matter of fact, he grunts and then goes the other direction any time I’m around.
He’s too old for me.
He’s set in his ways.
And he thinks he can boss me around.
But he’s the one man I compare all others to and they don’t even come close.
I’m about to give up.
But one night he rescues me and he lets his stony mask slide.
He wants me… even if he doesn’t want to admit it.
So I take matters into my own hands.
What better way to get through a snowstorm than with wine, a roaring fire, and some big muscular arms wrapped around you?
You'll be doing a snow dance and begging for a blizzard of your own after reading about being Marooned for a Night with these hot possessive men.
Three standalone stories by best-selling steamy romance authors, Hope Ford, Olivia T. Turner, and Michele Mills. A snowstorm has never been so steamy!
And one night to make the grumpy cowboy mine.
He’s my older brother’s best friend.
He doesn’t have any interest in me.
As a matter of fact, he grunts and then goes the other direction any time I’m around.
He’s too old for me.
He’s set in his ways.
And he thinks he can boss me around.
But he’s the one man I compare all others to and they don’t even come close.
I’m about to give up.
But one night he rescues me and he lets his stony mask slide.
He wants me… even if he doesn’t want to admit it.
So I take matters into my own hands.
What better way to get through a snowstorm than with wine, a roaring fire, and some big muscular arms wrapped around you?
You'll be doing a snow dance and begging for a blizzard of your own after reading about being Marooned for a Night with these hot possessive men.
Three standalone stories by best-selling steamy romance authors, Hope Ford, Olivia T. Turner, and Michele Mills. A snowstorm has never been so steamy!
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2023
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Hope Ford
251 books2,299 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Hope Ford writes steamy, small town romances where the heat is high, the heroes are obsessed, and the love hits deep. Her stories are filled with protective alpha men who’ll do anything for their woman—and curvy heroines who finally get the love they deserve. If you like your love fast, filthy, and full of heart—you’re in the right place.
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March 30, 2024
1.5 - 2 stars tops
If I hadn't been told the characters are 30 (h) and 42 (H), I would've never believed it.
I give it 2 stars because I did finish.
But, boy oh boy, if it wasn't a struggle. *insert multiple eyerolls here
I srsly don't know what happened to Hope Ford. I used to love her books. Now it's just one mess after another.
The characters are annoying, the plot is barely there, the constant preaching on fat positivity, I mean WTF?
There are so many authors who prove that just because it's a novelette, it doesn't mean it has to be deprived of depth. And Ford used to be like this.
I just don't understand what happened here.
If I hadn't been told the characters are 30 (h) and 42 (H), I would've never believed it.
I give it 2 stars because I did finish.
But, boy oh boy, if it wasn't a struggle. *insert multiple eyerolls here
I srsly don't know what happened to Hope Ford. I used to love her books. Now it's just one mess after another.
The characters are annoying, the plot is barely there, the constant preaching on fat positivity, I mean WTF?
There are so many authors who prove that just because it's a novelette, it doesn't mean it has to be deprived of depth. And Ford used to be like this.
I just don't understand what happened here.
April 15, 2024
Shorter than other books from this author but quite romantic
Safe
Good sex scenes
Hesitant hero, and I don’t understand why…
Quick read
Not memorable,
Safe
Good sex scenes
Hesitant hero, and I don’t understand why…
Quick read
Not memorable,
January 17, 2024
Maddie was in love with Rhett for the last 10 years, now she has enough. She finally tries to be with him. But Rhett thinks he isn't good enough for her, too old, too grumpy and not wealthy enough. Maddie finally tries to convince him that they would be good together... She just needs a bit help from a snowstorm😉 Brothers best friend, age gap, sweet, romantic , a bit drama, steamy and with a sweet HEA 😍😍
For the safety lovers: Not safe, because she was engaged to another man,but was in love with Rhett. No mentioning if he was with others involved. She was pining after him, but had another partner.
For the safety lovers: Not safe, because she was engaged to another man,but was in love with Rhett. No mentioning if he was with others involved. She was pining after him, but had another partner.
December 9, 2023
Maddie has been in love with Rhett, her brother friend and their neighbour, forever. She has tried to move on, even getting engaged but nothing has changed her feelings. Rhett doesn't think he is good enough for Maddie and ignores her...until he can't! What happens when they get snowed in together??.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2024
It would have been good if there was more build up, it was way too rushed in my opinion. I know these books are usually just for the sex scenes, but even those were unsubstantial. 2 stars because I like the idea, though.
January 9, 2026
Me gustó!
Quizá me estoy viniendo arriba porque tiene algunos temillas... aunque es el recurrente de estas novelas cortas, así que aún estoy encontrando mi forma de evaluarlas, pero pero el epílogo me gusto mucho.
Y ya quiero leer la historia de Elliot!!
Quizá me estoy viniendo arriba porque tiene algunos temillas... aunque es el recurrente de estas novelas cortas, así que aún estoy encontrando mi forma de evaluarlas, pero pero el epílogo me gusto mucho.
Y ya quiero leer la historia de Elliot!!
January 25, 2024
Awesome Read
This was an awesome read. Rhett and Maddie both fight over their love for each other. A short, sweet and steamy read. This is one of the best reads from this author
This was an awesome read. Rhett and Maddie both fight over their love for each other. A short, sweet and steamy read. This is one of the best reads from this author
June 11, 2024
sweet
I do love my monster human love stories. But every now and again you need to read a human filled rancher love story. And a grumpy cowboy is just what a girl needed.
I do love my monster human love stories. But every now and again you need to read a human filled rancher love story. And a grumpy cowboy is just what a girl needed.
August 6, 2025
3.2 ⭐️
December 13, 2023
Rated
4 Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
4 Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
July 5, 2025
Vaquero melancólico y gruñón, mi nueva debilidad ♡
December 21, 2023
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Maddie has been in love with her grumpy neighbor and her brother Elliot’s best friend Rhett for ten years. Rhett thinks he’s to old for her and doesn’t allow himself to think about her that way.
Elliot decides to do a bit of matchmaking, when he has to leave town for a cattlemen’s conference he asks Rhett to keep an eye on Maddie while she goes to the bar in town for an event. Her ex-fiancé didn’t take their breakup well and he’s worried for her safety. Maddie doesn’t need a babysitter, especially Rhett but he drives her to the bar nevertheless. When her ex shows up there is a bit of a confrontation but Rhett takes care of it. When he drops Maddie off they kiss but he leaves after.
Maddie needed a break goes to the family cabin on the north side of their property, worried about her Elliot tells Rhett. He goes to her because there is a terrible snow storm coming and he worried about her being up there alone. The storm hits and they are stranded. Maddie decides to shoot her shot with Rhett and they agree to one night together. Their sexy times are hot. One day turns into two days and again more sexy times. When the storm clears up they head back to the main house, knowing their time is up Maddie is sad but plays it cool. Things are a bit awkward and Rhett almost leaves angry that Maddie is acting like nothing happened when he feels changed by their being together. When he foolishly asks for one more night instead of forever she says no. He thinks it’s cause he’s to old for her but she said no to protect herself from further heartbreak.
When Elliot returns she tells him she would like to travel for a few months. He wonders what happened between her and Rhett but she reassures him it’s a her thing. When Rhett comes by to see him he tells Rhett Maddie is leaving the ranch and asks him what he did to make her sad. Rhett confesses to loving her but thinking he’s not good enough for her. Elliot tells him he needs to get Maddie back. Rhett panics when he thinks Maddie has already left the ranch. She’s only gone back to their cabin to rest and plan for her trip. Rhett rushes up there and confesses his love. I love yous all around and they get snowed in again.
Epilogue six months later with them married and expecting their first baby.
I hope Elliot gets a book.
Maddie has been in love with her grumpy neighbor and her brother Elliot’s best friend Rhett for ten years. Rhett thinks he’s to old for her and doesn’t allow himself to think about her that way.
Elliot decides to do a bit of matchmaking, when he has to leave town for a cattlemen’s conference he asks Rhett to keep an eye on Maddie while she goes to the bar in town for an event. Her ex-fiancé didn’t take their breakup well and he’s worried for her safety. Maddie doesn’t need a babysitter, especially Rhett but he drives her to the bar nevertheless. When her ex shows up there is a bit of a confrontation but Rhett takes care of it. When he drops Maddie off they kiss but he leaves after.
Maddie needed a break goes to the family cabin on the north side of their property, worried about her Elliot tells Rhett. He goes to her because there is a terrible snow storm coming and he worried about her being up there alone. The storm hits and they are stranded. Maddie decides to shoot her shot with Rhett and they agree to one night together. Their sexy times are hot. One day turns into two days and again more sexy times. When the storm clears up they head back to the main house, knowing their time is up Maddie is sad but plays it cool. Things are a bit awkward and Rhett almost leaves angry that Maddie is acting like nothing happened when he feels changed by their being together. When he foolishly asks for one more night instead of forever she says no. He thinks it’s cause he’s to old for her but she said no to protect herself from further heartbreak.
When Elliot returns she tells him she would like to travel for a few months. He wonders what happened between her and Rhett but she reassures him it’s a her thing. When Rhett comes by to see him he tells Rhett Maddie is leaving the ranch and asks him what he did to make her sad. Rhett confesses to loving her but thinking he’s not good enough for her. Elliot tells him he needs to get Maddie back. Rhett panics when he thinks Maddie has already left the ranch. She’s only gone back to their cabin to rest and plan for her trip. Rhett rushes up there and confesses his love. I love yous all around and they get snowed in again.
Epilogue six months later with them married and expecting their first baby.
I hope Elliot gets a book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2024
Stranded With A Grumpy Cowboy is the story of Rhett and Maddie.
Tropes:
Best friends sister
Brothers best friend
Hot widower hero with a grim smile
Sassy innocent and beautiful heroine
One night kinda theme
HEA and a kid on the way
Age gap (30 and 42)
She is in love with Rhett as long as she can remember and when her brother Elliot, is leaving for a conference and she is going to a party her brother makes him go with her because of her crazy ex. Rhett likes her and isn’t willing to admit it until she’s dancing with someone and fears her ex has shown up due to the guy she was dancing with describes him but it was just Rhett he was describing but her ex shows up when they’re leaving and is told to fuck off by Rhett and when they leave they make out a lot but go their separate ways until he finds out from her brother that she’s taking care of the herd in a snowstorm and he goes on a snowmobile after her and has to walk a half mile to find the cabin she’s in and is mad but eventually gets over it and one thing leads to another and they make out, give head to each other omd, but only for 1 night. When he says Thatta girl it makes me tingle like BADDD. They indulge into one night then it turns into 2 because the snowstorm has stopped but there is too much snow for either of them to leave and so they stay and they’re both in love you can tell and so he leaves and they go their separate ways mind you they’re neighbours and he comes back asking for one more night and she says no to protect herself but then she goes to her brother and says she wants to travel when she hates it but the only reason was because she didn’t want to see Rhett move on. She wanted to stay on the ranch forever but wants to move on if she does but her brother knocks some sense into his friend and he goes to display his love and they talk and it’s all good and man is it hottt. Six months later she is heavily preggers and married. It’s ELLIOT’s BOOK NEXT I CANT WAIT.
Solid 3.75/5
Tropes:
Best friends sister
Brothers best friend
Hot widower hero with a grim smile
Sassy innocent and beautiful heroine
One night kinda theme
HEA and a kid on the way
Age gap (30 and 42)
She is in love with Rhett as long as she can remember and when her brother Elliot, is leaving for a conference and she is going to a party her brother makes him go with her because of her crazy ex. Rhett likes her and isn’t willing to admit it until she’s dancing with someone and fears her ex has shown up due to the guy she was dancing with describes him but it was just Rhett he was describing but her ex shows up when they’re leaving and is told to fuck off by Rhett and when they leave they make out a lot but go their separate ways until he finds out from her brother that she’s taking care of the herd in a snowstorm and he goes on a snowmobile after her and has to walk a half mile to find the cabin she’s in and is mad but eventually gets over it and one thing leads to another and they make out, give head to each other omd, but only for 1 night. When he says Thatta girl it makes me tingle like BADDD. They indulge into one night then it turns into 2 because the snowstorm has stopped but there is too much snow for either of them to leave and so they stay and they’re both in love you can tell and so he leaves and they go their separate ways mind you they’re neighbours and he comes back asking for one more night and she says no to protect herself but then she goes to her brother and says she wants to travel when she hates it but the only reason was because she didn’t want to see Rhett move on. She wanted to stay on the ranch forever but wants to move on if she does but her brother knocks some sense into his friend and he goes to display his love and they talk and it’s all good and man is it hottt. Six months later she is heavily preggers and married. It’s ELLIOT’s BOOK NEXT I CANT WAIT.
Solid 3.75/5
December 11, 2023
This is a quick read with a good storyline and all the good feels. Rhett is Elliot and his sister, Maddie’s next door rancher-neighbor and his best friend. Maddie has had a crush on Rhett for 10 years but he is always grumpy and never seems to notice her. When Elliot goes to a conference for a week, he is upset that Maddie will be going to a bridal shower in town at a bar. Her ex-fiancé Wes might be there and he’s concerned he will bother Maddie. Rhett volunteers to go to town and make sure she isn’t t bothered by Wes. Maddie is furious, she’s 30 yrs old and does t need a babysitter! When a Cowboy asks her to dance, he is giving him the I eye. He does kiss her when he drops her off, but won’t take it any further which hurts Maddie’s feelings. When Elliot calls and tells Rhett that Maddie has gone up the north side of the ranch and plans to stay at the cabin, he is outraged. There’s a bigs snow storm taking place. He goes to the cabin to bring her back but they get stranded. Loved the well developed characters and their story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 8, 2023
Going After What She Wants
Maddie is a woman that knows what she wants, and she wants Rhett, her brother’s best friend. He’s a widow that’s 12 years older than her, and has lived on the ranch next door for the past 10 years. She’s loved him for so long, and tried to move on, at one point even getting engaged. Things have changed now though. Rhett’s wanted Maddie for a long time too, but he doesn’t think he’s good enough for her, nor does he realize her feelings for him. What happens when they both find out how the other feels? Well, it makes Rhett more stubborn lol, but Maddie just makes plans to get her man 😉 Never underestimate a woman who’s willing to go after what she wants. Watching Maddie go after her man was the perfect short read with plenty of sass, chemistry, spice, and best of all, 2 hearts finally finding their way home to each other. The perfect combination for a sweet HEA ❤️
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Maddie is a woman that knows what she wants, and she wants Rhett, her brother’s best friend. He’s a widow that’s 12 years older than her, and has lived on the ranch next door for the past 10 years. She’s loved him for so long, and tried to move on, at one point even getting engaged. Things have changed now though. Rhett’s wanted Maddie for a long time too, but he doesn’t think he’s good enough for her, nor does he realize her feelings for him. What happens when they both find out how the other feels? Well, it makes Rhett more stubborn lol, but Maddie just makes plans to get her man 😉 Never underestimate a woman who’s willing to go after what she wants. Watching Maddie go after her man was the perfect short read with plenty of sass, chemistry, spice, and best of all, 2 hearts finally finding their way home to each other. The perfect combination for a sweet HEA ❤️
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2023
A quick, steamy read about a curvy girl (Maddie) who has been pining for years over Rhett, her older Cowboy neighbor, who is also her brother’s best friend. She’s even tried moving on but her feelings haven’t changed. When she finds out he wants her too, but won’t give in to his feelings because he’s too old, too broken and not good enough, she hatches a plan to change his mind. She strands them together during a snowstorm! When Rhett offers Maddie one night only, she agrees. But she soon realizes nothing short of forever will be enough. Rhett feels the same way, but keeps his feelings to himself. He still thinks he’s too old, has nothing to offer her, and she has her whole life ahead of her to find someone who can give her the world. Will he let the greatest love of his life slip away or see that he is her whole world?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 11, 2023
This was an amazing book! Maddie and her brother, Elliott, run a ranch together. Elliott’s best friend is Rhett. He is 10 years older than Maddie but that doesn’t stop her from loving him for years. Rhett is oblivious to her until Elliott points it out to him thinking that Rhett already knew.
While Elliott is away, he has tasked Rhett with taking care of Maddie with includes keeping her ex away from her. Up until then, Rhett didn’t realize that he had feelings for Maddie as well. He’s afraid to admit his feelings because he feels that Maddie deserves better. There is some forced proximity that Maddie arranges along with some misunderstandings.
This author does such a fantastic job of bringing the likable characters together. They were well developed and the secondary characters were great too!
This is definitely a must read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
While Elliott is away, he has tasked Rhett with taking care of Maddie with includes keeping her ex away from her. Up until then, Rhett didn’t realize that he had feelings for Maddie as well. He’s afraid to admit his feelings because he feels that Maddie deserves better. There is some forced proximity that Maddie arranges along with some misunderstandings.
This author does such a fantastic job of bringing the likable characters together. They were well developed and the secondary characters were great too!
This is definitely a must read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2023
Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy is a short and steamy, OTT, age-gap, curvy girl gets her brother's best friend romance. Maddie is a 30 year old sassy, curvy rancher. Rhett is her hunky, grumpy, 42 year old cowboy neighbor and her older brother's best friend. Maddie has been in love with Rhett for years but thinks he only sees her as a little sister. But when her brother is out of town and they spend some time together, she realizes he has feelings for her, too. He keeps pushing her away, but she's not having it. When they end up stranded together in a snowstorm, it gets hot 🔥 hot 🔥 hot 🔥. But what happens when the storm is over? This couple had crazy hot chemistry. I wanted to slap sense into both of them at times to just communicate. After a bit of angst, though, we get a very happy ending. I really loved this couple.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 11, 2025
3
Brother best friend
Cowboy
One night
2 POV
Maddie has been in love with her brother’s best friend ever since she met him, and just when she decides to move on—everything changes.
Rhett never realized that his friend’s sister had feelings for him until that friend warned him not to hurt her. That moment changes everything.
Personal opinion:
Maddie came up with a plan, but she never expected things to end the way they did. She’s definitely not my favorite female character—she’s slow to act, and when she finally makes a decision, she just leaves without talking to him. Again, the same issue: everything falls apart due to a lack of communication.
Rhett was foolish too. Instead of telling her he wanted her forever, he asked for just *one more night*, and that’s what hurt Maddie even more.
In the end, as always, it was the brother who fixed everything.
A super short book that’s great for a quick and enjoyable read.
Spicy 1/5
Drama 1/5
Cringe 1/5
Crying 1/5
Brother best friend
Cowboy
One night
2 POV
Maddie has been in love with her brother’s best friend ever since she met him, and just when she decides to move on—everything changes.
Rhett never realized that his friend’s sister had feelings for him until that friend warned him not to hurt her. That moment changes everything.
Personal opinion:
Maddie came up with a plan, but she never expected things to end the way they did. She’s definitely not my favorite female character—she’s slow to act, and when she finally makes a decision, she just leaves without talking to him. Again, the same issue: everything falls apart due to a lack of communication.
Rhett was foolish too. Instead of telling her he wanted her forever, he asked for just *one more night*, and that’s what hurt Maddie even more.
In the end, as always, it was the brother who fixed everything.
A super short book that’s great for a quick and enjoyable read.
Spicy 1/5
Drama 1/5
Cringe 1/5
Crying 1/5
December 11, 2023
Stranded with the Grumpy Cowboy is part of the Marooned for a Night Series. This one is by Hope Ford.
Maddie has secretly loved her neighbor Rhett since he moved in next door. He has never given her any indication that those feelings are reciprocated. Oh, and he is also her brother's best friend. But when Rhett finds out her ex is giving her trouble, he steps in to look out for her. While Maddies brother is away, Rhett's protective role becomes a bit more , and Maddie is quick to allow encourage this. They soon realize the attraction is mutual, and one night is definitely not enough.
Like all of Hope Ford's books, this story is well written and sweet. It has plenty of chemistry and steamy scenes but a good story, too. I enjoy her writing, and this one was a good example of why.
ARC was provided by Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
Maddie has secretly loved her neighbor Rhett since he moved in next door. He has never given her any indication that those feelings are reciprocated. Oh, and he is also her brother's best friend. But when Rhett finds out her ex is giving her trouble, he steps in to look out for her. While Maddies brother is away, Rhett's protective role becomes a bit more , and Maddie is quick to allow encourage this. They soon realize the attraction is mutual, and one night is definitely not enough.
Like all of Hope Ford's books, this story is well written and sweet. It has plenty of chemistry and steamy scenes but a good story, too. I enjoy her writing, and this one was a good example of why.
ARC was provided by Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
December 14, 2023
Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are grumpy, alpha male, magnificent, realistic, and strong. Their journey is enthralling with being stranded with a grumpy cowboy in a snowstorm with forced proximity on one bed, one night to claim the grumpy cowboy, an age gap, older brother's best friend, heartfelt emotions, adventure, action, needing to be rescued, humor, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with explicit romance that is sizzling with steamy passion, lust, desire, and spice that will have readers' toes curling. This is one journey that is exhilarating with an emotional roller coaster ride that is unforgettable and heartfelt.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2023
Just one night
Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy by Hope Ford is part of the multi-author Marooned for a Night series. This is a fast-paced, forbidden, long time secret love, romance and I loved it. The story is about Maddie and Rhett, She is thirty years old, lives on the family ranch that she and her brother own and run, and broke off an engagement with an idiot of a man. He is forty-two years old, widowed for five years, and lives on the next ranch over which he inherited. Rhett also just so happens to be Maddie's brothers best friend. So things are about to get complicated when her brother is away, Rhett is on overprotective duty, a snowstorm is coming and there is a cabin on the other side of the ranch. Let's just say that these two agree to just on night that turns into two. But can it turn into forever when they leave "their cabin"?
Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy by Hope Ford is part of the multi-author Marooned for a Night series. This is a fast-paced, forbidden, long time secret love, romance and I loved it. The story is about Maddie and Rhett, She is thirty years old, lives on the family ranch that she and her brother own and run, and broke off an engagement with an idiot of a man. He is forty-two years old, widowed for five years, and lives on the next ranch over which he inherited. Rhett also just so happens to be Maddie's brothers best friend. So things are about to get complicated when her brother is away, Rhett is on overprotective duty, a snowstorm is coming and there is a cabin on the other side of the ranch. Let's just say that these two agree to just on night that turns into two. But can it turn into forever when they leave "their cabin"?
April 13, 2026
Listen I love short insta-lust, insta-love, cringy, books. I don’t need them to be dark and I don’t need them to have kinks really. (A plus if they are those things) but I love them all equally. They are great pallet cleansers and I’ve found some pretty cute ones. This was NOT one of those books.
She throws herself at the MMC, the brother tells him she’s been in love with him for years, and he still gets sad and weepy after she won’t agree to “one more night”. BECAUSE HE MADE IT VERY CLEAR THEY COULDN’T BE TOGETHER. She had to do all the work. Literally. HE WAS 42! SHE WAS 30! God I hate that I finished this. Rhett was a little bitch and no offense to the author but I won’t be reading any more of her books.
Who wants a whiny, soft (not in the cute good way), bitch of a cowboy. If they are strong burly men like Rip I don’t want it
She throws herself at the MMC, the brother tells him she’s been in love with him for years, and he still gets sad and weepy after she won’t agree to “one more night”. BECAUSE HE MADE IT VERY CLEAR THEY COULDN’T BE TOGETHER. She had to do all the work. Literally. HE WAS 42! SHE WAS 30! God I hate that I finished this. Rhett was a little bitch and no offense to the author but I won’t be reading any more of her books.
Who wants a whiny, soft (not in the cute good way), bitch of a cowboy. If they are strong burly men like Rip I don’t want it
December 13, 2023
A good book
Enjoyed reading Maddie and Rhett's love story. She has been in love with Rhett for a long time but he's been so stoic. Her brother Elliott is traveling to Las Vegas for a cattle man's convention and asks Rhett to keep an eye on her and that she's in love with him. Enter a snowstorm, her going to the cabin in the woods and Elliott telling Rhett where she is. Rhett's now worried about her. Now if you have ever been caught and/or stranded in a blizzard, something always happens. Read their tale of love. On a side note, I would be interested to see what Elliott gets up to at his covention...that's another thing that can get a little wild. It's a good book. Written by Cindy :)
Enjoyed reading Maddie and Rhett's love story. She has been in love with Rhett for a long time but he's been so stoic. Her brother Elliott is traveling to Las Vegas for a cattle man's convention and asks Rhett to keep an eye on her and that she's in love with him. Enter a snowstorm, her going to the cabin in the woods and Elliott telling Rhett where she is. Rhett's now worried about her. Now if you have ever been caught and/or stranded in a blizzard, something always happens. Read their tale of love. On a side note, I would be interested to see what Elliott gets up to at his covention...that's another thing that can get a little wild. It's a good book. Written by Cindy :)
December 21, 2023
Hope Ford's entry in the multi-author mini-series Marooned for a Night is Stranded with a Grumpy Cowboy, a delicious brother's best friend / forced proximity steamy romance. Rhett and Maddie have both had feelings for one another for a long time, but widower Rhett has kept his distance due to the age gap between them and thinking his rancher self has nothing to offer. However, when Maddie realizes Rhett is attracted to her, she takes advantage of an approaching snowstorm and arranges for them to be stranded together. When their chemistry explodes, will it be a mere fling or have they started on forever? An entertaining, swoony and steamy read you won't be able to put down.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 17, 2024
It was just ok.
119 pages so quick, easy read.
I wouldn't say Rhett was a Grumpy Cowboy. Just quiet.
I was confused at first because the author never mentioned that he liked Maddie in secret. Only that Maddie had been in love with him since he moved in.
But then, out of nowhere, he said he loved her for ages.
There was too much back and forth and confusing internal thoughts that didn't move to reality.
There needed more drama like her ex came back.
Or a tie into the friends wedding, since it opened with her attending her friends hens party but then the wedding was never brought up.
If this story was longer with some more depth, it could have been great. But unfortunately, it was just meh, ok.
119 pages so quick, easy read.
I wouldn't say Rhett was a Grumpy Cowboy. Just quiet.
I was confused at first because the author never mentioned that he liked Maddie in secret. Only that Maddie had been in love with him since he moved in.
But then, out of nowhere, he said he loved her for ages.
There was too much back and forth and confusing internal thoughts that didn't move to reality.
There needed more drama like her ex came back.
Or a tie into the friends wedding, since it opened with her attending her friends hens party but then the wedding was never brought up.
If this story was longer with some more depth, it could have been great. But unfortunately, it was just meh, ok.
November 3, 2025
This was a little too slow for me. And then when it did happen, It felt a rushed.
Brothers Best Friend
Age Gap - At least 12 years
Widower - 10 years
SlowBurn.
Hey, Rhett. What’s up? Does Elliott need something?”
I’m watching her closely. Her cheeks are a ruddy pink, and her breath is hitched. How have I missed that? “No, he’s gone.”
She stumbles a little on her feet, and I reach out for her, wrapping my hands around her waist. She grunts as she falls, and I pull her against my chest.
Panting, I press my forehead to hers. There’s a weight on my chest, and I feel like I can’t breathe. Kissing Maddie is like nothing I’ve felt before, and I wasn’t prepared for it.
Brothers Best Friend
Age Gap - At least 12 years
Widower - 10 years
SlowBurn.
Hey, Rhett. What’s up? Does Elliott need something?”
I’m watching her closely. Her cheeks are a ruddy pink, and her breath is hitched. How have I missed that? “No, he’s gone.”
She stumbles a little on her feet, and I reach out for her, wrapping my hands around her waist. She grunts as she falls, and I pull her against my chest.
Panting, I press my forehead to hers. There’s a weight on my chest, and I feel like I can’t breathe. Kissing Maddie is like nothing I’ve felt before, and I wasn’t prepared for it.
December 6, 2023
Maddie has been in love with her brother’s friend and next door rancher Rhett for a long time. He lost his wife ten years ago and is always grumpy. Maddie even got engaged to the wrong guy, wanting to get over Rhett. When she has a girls night out and her brother is away, Rhett looks after her, protecting her from her ex. When Maddie hears that he wants her, but is determined to stay away for reasons which do not matter to her, or her brother, she is ready to fight. She gets them trapped at a cabin in a snow storm…
Sweet story with a great story line and characters. Hope Ford always is addictive.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sweet story with a great story line and characters. Hope Ford always is addictive.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 7, 2023
Rhett lives next door to Maddie and her brother Elliott. Maddie is much younger than Rhett but she has been in love with him but he is too grumpy to notice until they get stuck in a cabin on her ranch during a snowstorm where he ask for one night together which turns into two then they return to her ranch and he leaves. She s broken hearted that their time is over so she tells her brother she wants to travel and when Rhett finds out she wants to leave he is upset because he wants forever even if he is much older and owns a rundown ranch. Will Maddie and Rhett get their forever?.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 8, 2023
Part of the marooned for one night series Hope brings us a cowboy romance with the heat to keep you warm.
Maddie for ten years has been in love with her older neighbour Rhett. But he doesn't see her as anything than his best friends little sister. Little does she know that Rhett wants her, but doesn't think he's the right man for her.
Read this if you enjoy age gap romance, close and forced proximity, spicy scenes, cowboy romance, brothers best friend, long term crushes, dual pov writing, meddling brother (in a good way), HEAs.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Maddie for ten years has been in love with her older neighbour Rhett. But he doesn't see her as anything than his best friends little sister. Little does she know that Rhett wants her, but doesn't think he's the right man for her.
Read this if you enjoy age gap romance, close and forced proximity, spicy scenes, cowboy romance, brothers best friend, long term crushes, dual pov writing, meddling brother (in a good way), HEAs.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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