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Autumn's Hope
Autumn Lavin is pregnant and alone but determined to succeed at making a life for herself and child. She settles in the small town of Carlston, Montana and pursues her dream of opening a vegetarian restaurant in the heart of cattle country.
When hunky cattleman Jonas Barnes learns that his contract to supply beef to the restaurant is jeopardized, he confronts Autumn. Sparks ignite. Jonas is an injured
Army Veteran with too many scars, inside and out, to ever truly open his heart. Autumn's love wraps around him but he is afraid that once she sees how damaged he really is, she'll turn away.
Will Jonas succeed in turning the town against Autumn and her restaurant? Or will
the sexual attraction they share for each other lead to surrender and the start of a new life?
This is book two of the Cowboy Seasons Series, the latest in a series of successful romance novels written by Kathleen Ball.
When hunky cattleman Jonas Barnes learns that his contract to supply beef to the restaurant is jeopardized, he confronts Autumn. Sparks ignite. Jonas is an injured
Army Veteran with too many scars, inside and out, to ever truly open his heart. Autumn's love wraps around him but he is afraid that once she sees how damaged he really is, she'll turn away.
Will Jonas succeed in turning the town against Autumn and her restaurant? Or will
the sexual attraction they share for each other lead to surrender and the start of a new life?
This is book two of the Cowboy Seasons Series, the latest in a series of successful romance novels written by Kathleen Ball.
150 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2013
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May 29, 2014
Autumn Lavin moves from the big city to small town Carlston, Montana to start over again. She is pregnant and on her own. Determined to make a life for herself and her child, she buys the local Bar and Grill and sinks everything she has into it.
It has been the watering hole for beef eating, booze guzzling locals for decades, and they expect that she will carry on the tradition. But Autumn shakes up the entire town when she put out the word that she plans to turn it into a vegetarian restaurant with a juice bar. That idea is almost an insult to the locals, who think she is plain loco to try to do this in the heart of Montana beef country. In fact a few people are determined to stop her.
Amongst them is Jonas Barnes, who has a contract with the restaurant to supply it with beef from his ranch and has been counting on the sale of that beef to make ends meet. He is defensive when he heads into town to see if she will honor the agreement.
The two of them butt heads on that first meeting, but neither can forget the other. Jonas is a fair man and when the towns’ busy body calls a meeting in an effort to shut down Autumns plans, astonishingly, he speaks up and supports her right to do what she wants with the business she has purchased.
Jonas has insecurities of his own; war wounds that make him certain that no woman could love him. But he`s never met a woman like Autumn before.
Can she make a vegetarian restaurant and juice bar work in a most unlikely place? Could Jonas accept another man’s child? Could Autumn see beyond the scars that war left Jonas with? You`ll have to read the book to find out.
I loved the story of Autumn and Jonas. Don`t miss this wonderful read
It has been the watering hole for beef eating, booze guzzling locals for decades, and they expect that she will carry on the tradition. But Autumn shakes up the entire town when she put out the word that she plans to turn it into a vegetarian restaurant with a juice bar. That idea is almost an insult to the locals, who think she is plain loco to try to do this in the heart of Montana beef country. In fact a few people are determined to stop her.
Amongst them is Jonas Barnes, who has a contract with the restaurant to supply it with beef from his ranch and has been counting on the sale of that beef to make ends meet. He is defensive when he heads into town to see if she will honor the agreement.
The two of them butt heads on that first meeting, but neither can forget the other. Jonas is a fair man and when the towns’ busy body calls a meeting in an effort to shut down Autumns plans, astonishingly, he speaks up and supports her right to do what she wants with the business she has purchased.
Jonas has insecurities of his own; war wounds that make him certain that no woman could love him. But he`s never met a woman like Autumn before.
Can she make a vegetarian restaurant and juice bar work in a most unlikely place? Could Jonas accept another man’s child? Could Autumn see beyond the scars that war left Jonas with? You`ll have to read the book to find out.
I loved the story of Autumn and Jonas. Don`t miss this wonderful read
May 25, 2023
MYSTERY AND ROMANCE
Autumn Lavin has moved to Montana and has purchased the Carlston Bar and Grill from Summer. Her plans are to open a vegetarian restaurant with a juice bar. Let’s just say, that in beef country, not everyone is happy.
The story is a mystery suspense, with a simmering romance in the works. Autumn meets opposition to her plans for the vegetarian restaurant, even as far as a meeting by the city council. She has a friend from culinary school that will be the chef, and Autumn will handle the front of the house.
There is trouble with more neglected, starving horses, threats against the ranchers who are housing these horses, and secrets and lies that eventually will come to light. Not everyone is trustworthy—no matter how good they seem.
The relationship between Autumn and Jonas is a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. He wasn’t happy with her choice for the bar and grill, but he supports her against some who try to destroy her dream. The chemistry between them is evident but he has issues from being injured during Afghanistan—between PTSD and the physical injury, he doesn’t believe he will ever have a chance to be happy. Autumn is dealing with a pregnancy, possible rape, and falling out with family and friends in the town she was from. Will this town be a new beginning or more of the same?
Autumn Lavin has moved to Montana and has purchased the Carlston Bar and Grill from Summer. Her plans are to open a vegetarian restaurant with a juice bar. Let’s just say, that in beef country, not everyone is happy.
The story is a mystery suspense, with a simmering romance in the works. Autumn meets opposition to her plans for the vegetarian restaurant, even as far as a meeting by the city council. She has a friend from culinary school that will be the chef, and Autumn will handle the front of the house.
There is trouble with more neglected, starving horses, threats against the ranchers who are housing these horses, and secrets and lies that eventually will come to light. Not everyone is trustworthy—no matter how good they seem.
The relationship between Autumn and Jonas is a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. He wasn’t happy with her choice for the bar and grill, but he supports her against some who try to destroy her dream. The chemistry between them is evident but he has issues from being injured during Afghanistan—between PTSD and the physical injury, he doesn’t believe he will ever have a chance to be happy. Autumn is dealing with a pregnancy, possible rape, and falling out with family and friends in the town she was from. Will this town be a new beginning or more of the same?
March 22, 2018
Once again, as with the first book in this series, the characters are interesting though not allowed to fully develop (implied backstory with no real details) and the pace of the story arc is off. The story keeps building, relating the nefarious activities (of which there are several) but when the big climax moment comes it is beyond anti-climatic and the reader’s are never treated to the villians’ comeuppance. No real payoff for the reader.
As this was the same pattern in book one I’m not sure I’ll read the next two books.
As this was the same pattern in book one I’m not sure I’ll read the next two books.
June 26, 2023
Autumn's Hope
Kathleen Ball
Takes a lot of nerve to open a vegetarian Restaurant and juice bar in cattle ranching country.
There are so many gay cowboys in some of these romances it’s no wonder cowboys are a dying breed. Also hard to believe there could be so many neglected horses; one can only hope that’s just fiction.
It takes an entire book for Autumn and Jonas to get over each other and make love. The text needs editing, I submitted about 15 typos.
Kathleen Ball
Takes a lot of nerve to open a vegetarian Restaurant and juice bar in cattle ranching country.
There are so many gay cowboys in some of these romances it’s no wonder cowboys are a dying breed. Also hard to believe there could be so many neglected horses; one can only hope that’s just fiction.
It takes an entire book for Autumn and Jonas to get over each other and make love. The text needs editing, I submitted about 15 typos.
August 28, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were fun and the storyline was engaging. The only reason I can't give it a 5, is because of the editing. There were some series mistakes. First, the restaurant is called Autumn's Harvest, then it changes to Autumn's Bounty! Also, the page breaks were off and very confusing. I do look forward to reading the rest of the series.
April 20, 2020
Wonderful Story!
Once again Kathleen Ball gives readers a sweet wholesome story. A wounded warrior recovering and scarred, falls for a pregnant young woman. Together they discover how love heals all wounds.
Once again Kathleen Ball gives readers a sweet wholesome story. A wounded warrior recovering and scarred, falls for a pregnant young woman. Together they discover how love heals all wounds.
August 11, 2020
Quick read. This author 's characters are so mixed up when it comes to feelings. Hot/Cold. I love, but don't deserve. Will finish the series since I have the 4 books, but the martyr attitudes get old.
May 28, 2017
Book 2, Autumn meets Jonus in Montana, she was raped and was ashamed , he was a war casualty and was ashamed of his body, but she and he find love.
October 7, 2017
Great read...
This romance keeps you on the edge of your seat! You will not want to put this book down. Love, romance, a bit of danger, lies, sadness and reality.
This romance keeps you on the edge of your seat! You will not want to put this book down. Love, romance, a bit of danger, lies, sadness and reality.
February 17, 2019
Cute book .
December 13, 2020
Austin's Hope.( Cowboy Seasons Book 2)
This is the second book in the series and it is a good story about love and friends and family
This is the second book in the series and it is a good story about love and friends and family
October 12, 2021
I listened to this one on audio. I thought this book a bit funny. I mean come on, a vegetarian restaurant in a cattle town? You know this book has ups and downs. Good book.
May 11, 2022
I enjoyed this book better than the first one in this series. Still could use some serious proofreading.
March 2, 2014
This book was so engrossing, it interfered with my life. I stayed up way to late reading because I had to know what was going to happen next to Autumn. And as for hunky cowboy heroes, Jonas had me turning up the fan. I loved their push/pull relationship, hot one minute and insecure the next. Their doubts felt realistic to me. The characters are well developed. I felt like I knew them in real life. I'm a fan of Ms. Ball's books and this one doesn't disappoint. It's warm, funny, suspenseful and all about love.
October 9, 2015
Jonas Barnes is a rancher is Carlston, Montana. Autumn Lavin is a chef and she moves to Carlston. She is pregnant and her mother through her out of the house and told her she disowned her. Autumn felt so alone but she was determined to start over for her baby. She bought a bar and grill is is opening a vegetarian resturant and juice bar. This could be a problem in cattle country. Jonas stops to meet her and tells her so but he is stopped by her beauty. This is a really sweet romance. You will love it. I did
August 3, 2016
A Heart warming read
A beautifully written contemporary romance set in the cattle country of Montana. Autumn is new in town and plans on opening a Vegetarian restaurant and juice bar. Josh is a cattleman who also provides a home for the worst cases of rescued horses.
They both have pain in their pasts and fight their attraction. I love these characters! The book is easy flowing and heart warming. I enjoy reading Kathleen Ball stories because they bring so much joy to my day!
A beautifully written contemporary romance set in the cattle country of Montana. Autumn is new in town and plans on opening a Vegetarian restaurant and juice bar. Josh is a cattleman who also provides a home for the worst cases of rescued horses.
They both have pain in their pasts and fight their attraction. I love these characters! The book is easy flowing and heart warming. I enjoy reading Kathleen Ball stories because they bring so much joy to my day!
September 19, 2014
Very Entertaining!
Loved this hero, Jonas and his story. Loving, sensitive but a strong, determined man, thinking there would never be a hea for him until our heroine, Autumn moved to town. Beautiful, feisty, and very determined to carry out her plans even though she was alone and pregnant. Loved all the characters and enjoyed meeting up with the ones from the previous book. Winter's Embrace is next to read in this entertaining series. JudyE
Loved this hero, Jonas and his story. Loving, sensitive but a strong, determined man, thinking there would never be a hea for him until our heroine, Autumn moved to town. Beautiful, feisty, and very determined to carry out her plans even though she was alone and pregnant. Loved all the characters and enjoyed meeting up with the ones from the previous book. Winter's Embrace is next to read in this entertaining series. JudyE
March 1, 2015
A Wonderful Cowboy Love Story
Kathleen Bell writes the most romantic love stories. I really appreciate how she handled the difficulty of body image of an injured war vet. I have read other books in the series and was glad to be able to catch up on the other characters. This series is a MUST-READ!!!!!
Kathleen Bell writes the most romantic love stories. I really appreciate how she handled the difficulty of body image of an injured war vet. I have read other books in the series and was glad to be able to catch up on the other characters. This series is a MUST-READ!!!!!
November 18, 2015
Great book
This was a great book to read. I liked the characters and their story line. I liked that some of the other characters from book one are in this book. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
This was a great book to read. I liked the characters and their story line. I liked that some of the other characters from book one are in this book. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
November 15, 2016
This is a good novella, marred by some typos that should have been caught in proofing: here for hear; gulf for golf. There are also omitted words and some run-on sentences. These reduce the novella, for me, from a 4 star to a three.
March 29, 2017
Great author
This is book 2 o the series and it was really good. The characters pulled me in and a couple I could have slapped sky a few times lol, but to me that is what made it so good I was in the story. Looking for book 3
This is book 2 o the series and it was really good. The characters pulled me in and a couple I could have slapped sky a few times lol, but to me that is what made it so good I was in the story. Looking for book 3
January 29, 2018
Autumn's story is so exciting and emotional. I love the mix of mystery and romance it makes for a wonderful adventure. I love the way a scared, fearful man learns to trust and love again. The jeoulosy parts of this story makes my heart race with all the excitement. I highly recommend you read this book and the others in this series and all of Kathleen's other wonderful books. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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