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A Rogue Cowboy's Kiss

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Falcon is icy danger wrapped up in sizzling temptation and absolute loyalty, and he’s coming for Bella Hart.

The minute Falcon saunters uninvited into the fancy wedding Bella Hart is catering, she knows he’s trouble. He’s sexy, muscled, and carries all the secrets that Bella is fighting to leave behind.

Falcon doesn’t have a last name. He hasn’t bothered with a home. For twenty years, he’s been hunting a monster, and now it’s finally over.

What next for him?

Bella Hart. He’s been waiting to make his move, and he’s not leaving until he gets what he wants.

But Bella has no time for love, for men, or for anything in her past. Especially not the man she had a mad crush on when she was sixteen, and they were both homeless teenagers living under a bridge.

Falcon is her kryptonite, and she can’t afford to let him anywhere near her.

But when danger targets her, Falcon is the one she has to turn for protection. His heated looks are pure temptation. His reluctant laughter lights up any room. And his commitment to keeping her safe goes right to her heart.

Her new bodyguard could destroy her soul.

She can handle it. Everything will be fine…as long they can keep the flames under lockdown and their secrets forever hidden.

But secrets have a way of coming to the light, and some fires can’t be put out.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2024

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Stephanie Rowe

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Hailed as a "paranormal star!" by J.R. Ward, Stephanie Rowe is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty-five novels. She is the 2018 RITA® winner for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee for this prestigious award. For more on Stephanie and her books, visit her at www.stephaneierowe.com, or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRow....

A life-long reader, she began crafting stories at age ten, but didn't realize it was her dream until she was an adult.

Once the light dawned, she immediately left behind "work" as the world defines it and went to "work" as she defines it, which means getting up every morning with a smile in her heart so she can spend the day doing that which makes her spirit sing.

Stephanie believes in learning to listen to your heart in order to figure out what your dreams are, and then opening yourself to the inspiration that will direct you there. She believes we all deserve the right to enjoy life, and for the ride to be as easy as we want it to be, and that we all should accept nothing less than making our dreams come true.

Stephanie lives in New England, and spends every day doing her best to fill it with people, observations and activities that uplift her soul, which include writing, tennis, dancing, friends, and her amazing family.

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Profile Image for Tammy Moldovan.
1,986 reviews25 followers
December 1, 2024
Embracing life, love and choices

I loved, loved, loved this book and these characters. Falcon and Bella just crawled right into my chest with their big hearts and their deep emotions and made themselves at home. I think they might live there now. They are such real, relatable people that it felt like they could just walk right out of the book. They both have flaws and scars, but are just trying to do their best as messy humans trying to protect themselves and the people they love. This is an emotional and heartwarming story about past pain, life choices, rebuilding, self-rescuing, and choosing to find joy in living. Both Falcon and Bella are such bruised and battered souls and their story included a lot of facing truths and past pain with only a bit of angst. It is brutally beautiful and has the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, sorrowful, and uplifting with a little bit of danger thrown in. Falcon has lived in a world of darkness, revenge and isolation. When the quest that consumed him for 20 years finally ends, he decides to finally settle down on the Hart ranch and go after Bella, the woman who has had his heart for a decade. Bella is a billionaire who had a traumatic childhood and has a large loving found family in Oregon where she works as the chef on the Hart family dude ranch. She is light, love, and laughter but feels she needs to find her purpose and that is not with a man on the Hart ranch. Despite their feelings, their lives do not seem to be compatible. However, when Bella is threatened, Falcon agrees to be her 24/7 bodyguard. The journey to their HEA was a deep, twisty, winding emotional path but so beautiful to experience with them. As always with this author, the story was well written and included engaging dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and a captivating storyline. I loved, loved this heart warming, swoony love story and the Harts’ beautiful cobbled together found family and I cannot wait to read the next of the Harts’ stories.
144 reviews1 follower
December 6, 2024
Love this family series!

Two lost souls unite, love, and bloom. They have the biggest hearts and what talents they discover in themselves. Gordy, ah. . . ❤️ that brought a huge smile to my heart.
I know a story has to end, but I wasn't ready. Enjoy reading about Bella & Falcon. 📚🎉🌻❤️
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149 reviews4 followers
December 6, 2024
Bella and Falcon always cared for each other but other powers kept them apart.
Now Falcon's back to claim Bella and she doesn't want the involvement. And their past is coming between them.
A feel good story of them finding themselves so that they can be good together.
Profile Image for Nikki Brooks.
3,561 reviews55 followers
December 3, 2024
Bella has been the heart that kept the Hart's together for a while. She uses her food to feed the souls of those around her. But has she been using her niche on the Ranch as a way to hide from the world. Has she used her fear of the world and love to allow her to dodge life? She's finally ready to face the challenges the world brings and spread her wings and fly. But just as she comes to a possible decision of her future life, a huge, hunky, figure from her past turns up and upends her world!

Falcon has been hunting the man who ruined his life for decades. Now that the threat is over he's determined to face the future and finally claim Bella as his. One slight wrinkle to the plan - she doesn't want to be claimed, married or even be in a relationship. So what's a man to do when his entire future hinges on one woman and she claims not to want him or anyone? He becomes her bodyguard when shadows from his past attack!

Falcon and Bella are just big emotions personified. They both love deeply and are both scared of losing their selves in rejection. But Bella has the added fear of losing herself and her dreams of independence and self-determination like many other women. But is she using that fear of potential hurt to keep herself safe or to keep herself in her little self-imposed box of safety?

These two are full of flaws, messy, traumatised and when the emotions finally surface, the chemistry is intense! Falcon is especially supportive of Bella. He wants to be a choice not a safe harbour. He's happy to have Bella rescue herself and make her own choices in life. He just wants to be included and be there for her. But whilst they may have differing views on what those future selves look like, they both agree that loving each other isn't the problem.

The Hart women are an awesome bunch and I love the way they support and challenge each other. They understand what loving a Hart man entails and how scary and freeing that can be. I'd really love to have a gaggle of friends like them, they are definitely #friendgoals.

I think the ending was a superb way to blend futures, dream and aspirations.
3,284 reviews37 followers
December 3, 2024
A Rogue Cowboy’s Kiss by Stephanie Rowe in another Hart family story and who doesn’t love the Harts? Bella has gone to a Massachusetts to try to figure out what to do with her life. She is sick of cooking for the dude ranch. She has no friends. No life. Here, with her sister-in-law, Maddie Vale, she has met a group of women who take care of themselves and she wants to be part of it. But, how? She still doesn’t know what she wants. Then all of a sudden, Falcon appears. He just watches. They all notice him. He asks her if he can stay at her house while he’s there for a few days. She says yes but regrets it almost immediately. She has had a crush on this man since she was sixteen. Now here he was. And it appeared that he wanted her.

Falcon had been on a quest for twenty years. Find and kill the man who killed his mother. The man seemed to think it was a game, but Flacon was dead serious. He finally caught up with the guy but he was dead. Someone had gotten there first. At last he was free, free for Bella. Would she have him? He raced to the ranch and found Brody, who told him where Bella was and how to win her. What a great story.! Two people looking for their destinies. It is so full of love, desire, and angst. What a fabulous read! Rowe really hit the jackpot with this family, who are as unrealistic as unrealistic gets and yet I love them, all of them. Time to go back and read the entire series, I guess! What a great way to spend a few days!

I was invited to read A Rogue Cowboy’s Kiss by the author. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #StephanieRowe #ARogueCowboysKiss #HartFamily
Profile Image for Jenny Hubenthal.
36 reviews2 followers
December 5, 2024
I have come to love this series and was anxiously awaiting for Bella Hart’s story. I am happy to say that this talented author delivered another winner in the series.
Both Falcon and Bella are such bruised and battered souls and their story included a lot of facing truths and past pain with only a bit of angst.
These two are full of flaws, messy, traumatised and when the emotions finally surface, the chemistry is intense!
It is brutally beautiful and has the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, sorrowful, and uplifting with a little bit of danger thrown in. Falcon has lived in a world of darkness, revenge and isolation. When the quest that consumed him for 20 years finally ends, he decides to finally settle down on the Hart ranch and go after Bella, the woman who has had his heart for a decade.
Falcon is especially supportive of Bella. He wants to be a choice not a safe harbour. He's happy to have Bella rescue herself and make her own choices in life. He just wants to be included and be there for her. Bella is a billionaire who had a traumatic childhood and has a large loving found family in Oregon where she works as the chef on the Hart family dude ranch. She is light, love, and laughter but feels she needs to find her purpose and that is not with a man on the Hart ranch.

I was invited to read A Rogue Cowboy’s Kiss by the author. #StephanieRowe #ARogueCowboysKiss #HartFamily
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
756 reviews9 followers
December 3, 2024
I’ve been waiting for Bella’s story and I’m so happy she had a wonderful HEA. Falcon is mysterious, edgy, and a bit grumpy. Well maybe more than a bit but she’s been in love with him forever. My heart hurt for him, as he finally feels like he can start to live a life for himself he’s not only told no, but in no uncertain terms. Bella has come to the realization she is hiding and is determined to find out who she is away from the Harts. And maybe he’s just too late. But when things go sideways, she reaches out to him and he is not only there for her, but determined to keep her safe.

I couldn’t put this book down. It pulled me in from the beginning and just didn’t let go. Stephanie Rowe creates characters that wind their way into my heart and I’m totally enthralled with them and their stories. They are well developed, deep, and far from perfect, and that endears them to me even more. They touch my heart and I want to see them happy. That may be why I found myself sighing, smiling, and holding my heart as I read. The suspense and action kept the pace swift and my attention riveted to the story. I love the Harts and am excited for Meg’s story too! I would love it if they had a hundred siblings and therefore, a hundred more books! :)
3,559 reviews40 followers
December 3, 2024
I have come to love this series and was anxiously awaiting for Bella Hart’s story. I am happy to say that this talented author delivered another winner in the series.
Falcon met the Harts when they were all homeless and living under a bridge. Though he’d been invited to join them, Falcon declined. He was on a quest to avenge a wrong.
Bella, then just sixteen , fell in love with him, but Falcon, a few years older than her , rejected her for her own safety.
Though it’s take him ten years and there is still a loose end, Falcon has finally righted a wrong.
Now that he is free to go after Bella, she’s moved away from the ranch seeking her independence. Their goals are different and likely these two will go their separate ways. But that all changes when Bella’s home at the ranch is invaded.
Falcon will do everything in his power to keep Bella safe. In doing so, will they realize they are worthy of love and a HEA?
The plot was engaging from the start. The main characters perfect in their imperfections and it was nice to “see” how the characters from previous stories were thriving.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
2,425 reviews43 followers
December 6, 2024
Get ready to swoon! Falcon may not consider himself a Hart, but he has all the vibes. A Rogue Cowboy's Kiss brings together two of the background characters from Hart Ranch Billionaires awesome series. After a 20-year-long search for the man responsible for his mother's death, he isn't sure how he feels about how things ended or what comes next in his life, but he does know that he wants to see if Bella Hart still has special feelings for him. Unfortunately for him, Bella has recently decided that she is tired of waiting for what may never happen and tired of living the life that her brothers want for her so they can keep her protected. She wants to build a life that she has chosen. Now in Boston with one of her sisters-in-law, an event planner, the young woman sets her sights on event catering since cooking is the one thing she admits that she is good at. It isn't long after Falcon shows up declaring his intentions, and is rejected, that trouble lands back at the ranch and right where she lives.
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101 reviews
December 5, 2024
Facing your fears
This Hart Ranch Billionaire’s novel had less suspense than I was expecting, but that was fine because it definitely delivered more than expected on the emotional goodness!
I’m not so much about female empowerment as I am about the fact that God makes each of us, male or female, a unique person with a purpose and a gift of our own, and I felt this story really brought that out with two unique people searching for their identities at a crossroads in their lives.
I also loved the fact that despite the differences in the two lead characters, they showed such support for each other! That’s unique in itself! Loved it, Stephanie Rowe!
6 reviews
December 9, 2024
Falcon push aside his feelings for Bella to fulfill his promise made 20 years ago. Thinking that his mission is finally over, he comes home to live at the ranch, marry the girl he always wanted, and start a family.

Bella wants more than just to cook at the ranch. She moves to the city ready to start a nee chapter in her life to find her purpose. Just as she is about to explore all her possibilities here comes Falcon.

Get this book to find out if Bella and Falcon can overcome their past experiences. Will they give each other the opportunity to build a relationship or will stubbornness overcome their feelings for one another?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Sara.
2,368 reviews14 followers
December 5, 2024
Bella Hart wants more than cooking for dude ranch visitors on the Hart Ranch, protected by her brothers. She’s in Boston considering whether she’s going to buy a catering business when Falcon shows up.

Bella and Falcon were both part of the found family of runaway teenagers that became family. Falcon has been chasing a monster for 20 years and now that his quest is complete he knows it’s time to seek out Bella for the next stage of his life.

Brody reaches out to let them know Bella may be in danger, so Falcon steps into bodyguard mode. Bella isn’t sure their goals in life are compatible, but Falcon isn’t willing to give up on her and his love for her.

I loved the connection between Bella and her sister and sisters-in-law.

I received an ARC from the author, and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
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83 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2024
I am so in love with this series. The Hart family has endured and overcome so much hardship and trauma as kids but throughout it all their sense of family, loyalty and love for each other keeps them close. Bella’s story was one I’ve been waiting for . Her and Falcon’s love for each other was so pure and their connection was intense. They were each what the other needed to push and find their true purpose in life. Such a beautiful and emotional journey with them as they find their purpose in life and their happily ever after!
64 reviews
December 5, 2024
Falcon and Bella are so perfect for each other. Each of them needed to "find" themselves and during that journey they also "found" each other again. The depth of emotion and the connection between these two characters reflect positivity, acceptance and deep love. I love all the Hart books and Falcon and Bella did not disappoint!! This is a must read series if you want the feel good vibes of happy ever after and deep emotional bonds. Sometimes the very thing we run from is the very thing that frees us.
Profile Image for Lisa Bing.
6,236 reviews70 followers
December 5, 2024
This was such an engaging read and I've been waiting to get Bella’s story for a while ;) She and Falcon had an intense connection and their love was so pure. I loved seeing it unfold. These two have both had traumatic pasts but together, their journey meshed so well that their HEA was a given ;P I really like that Falcon wanted to be included in her life, not be her rescuer, or make her some sort of damsel. He was incredibly supportive and so swoon-worthy. With the strong theme of family, this emotional reading ride was a page turner for me and I can't wait for the next Hart book :D
Profile Image for Lisa.
1,470 reviews5 followers
December 6, 2024
Bella Hart & Falcon. Crush & Girl Power. What an epic story of Bella Hart and her long unrequited crush on Falcon. Their story captivated me. Their chemistry, banter and Come-to-Jesus talks really dug deep. The fact that they knew each was their person was beautiful and haunting. The mysteries on who murdered Falcon’s mark and why Bella stayed hidden are revealed. Girl empowerment was Bella’s main need and she finally got her wish. A tale worth reading. I received a copy from BookFunnel and voluntarily leave an honest review.
Profile Image for Jill Eshenbaugh.
241 reviews5 followers
December 2, 2024
This is one of my favorite series. Each and every one of the Hart family has overcome so many obstacles to find their true north. Bella and Falcon are no different, overcoming their childhood living on the streets and the bad guys that continue to plague them. Its all about finding themselves.

As always Ms Rowe write a compelling story with wonderful characters that are easy to like and always seem to feel like family. This is one of the series you hope will never end.
Profile Image for Carolyn Spence.
1,920 reviews16 followers
December 4, 2024
This is a heartwarming story for Bella. She’s trying to find her path and it could be away from the ranch or it could be across the country. Falcon is afraid to believe in himself and also what could be. This family is the real deal. They have overcome so much and they are still together. “Love and light” truly describes this family and this author. She gives the readers so much to believe in and her words are magical.
125 reviews
December 5, 2024
Soulmates
Falcon and Bella’s love story takes you on an emotional roller coaster. A truly fantastic read and the amazing characters who have faced such adversity and then such joy. Love that although the men are all alpha protectors they still empower the women in their lives to be independent, strong and capable for any challenge.

I reviewed an arc copy of this book with no obligation to review.
Profile Image for Zsa Zsa.
1,165 reviews1 follower
December 12, 2024
This book is an exhilarating rollercoaster of emotions and suspense! Falcon and Bella’s chemistry is palpable, making every page sizzle with tension. Falcon’s mysterious past and unwavering loyalty perfectly complement Bella’s strength and vulnerability. Their story is a captivating blend of danger, romance, and the struggle for redemption. A must-read for fans of intense and passionate romance with heart.
Profile Image for April Mollenkopf.
530 reviews7 followers
December 6, 2024
Wow. This one tugged on the heartstrings. All the Harts were broken, and while technically Falcon is not a Hart, he was probably the most broken. Both Bella and Falcon have been through so much. Family and love has kept them grounded. That is one of the things I love about this series, found family and connection. Amazing series.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Profile Image for Vickie Raynor.
1,178 reviews17 followers
December 7, 2024
Falcon, I think, is every woman’s dream guy. He walked back into Bella’s life, turning everything upside down and full of danger, as only the Hart’s can do. His bad boy brooding self made me want him. The eminent fear of danger at every turn, had me flipping pages. I couldn’t put the book down. Bella and Falcon were magical.
796 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2024
This is the fifth book in The Hart Ranch Billionaires series and they keep getting better. Bella and Falcon had a rough life growing up and he never forgot her. The story was action packed, heartwarming and delicious. I love this series and I get so excited when new books come out. This one is a must read.
179 reviews1 follower
December 12, 2024
Love Me Some Hart Cowboys!!

Ok, one, Stephanie Rowe can write an amazing storyline no matter the subject matter. Two, her cowboy novels hit every emotion possible throughout the book; so be prepared. Love Falcon, no last name, lol, but especially love his love his FMC Bella Hart. I loved visiting with previous couples, and hopefully, future couples. Highly recommend this novel!!
Profile Image for NanaX8.
2,493 reviews66 followers
December 4, 2024
I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series but this book totally touched my heart. Two people from not very good starts to life have feelings for each other but age and vengeance will not let Falcon make Bella his…until his quest is finished and he goes after who he wants…but time has changed them both. Can those changes lead them to the love of their lives or does the fear lead them to different and separate journeys? Loved it!!
29 reviews
December 8, 2024
Stephanie Rowe has done it again!!!! I cannot tell you how excited I was to find out this was Falcons book!! I just love how this book comes together. This book was everything I wanted to read in a book: romance, comedy, suspense, wittiness! This is a must read!
Profile Image for Ashley Marie Johnson.
107 reviews
February 16, 2025
This story portrays healing and self-rescue/self-help very well. Falcon and Bella had good chemistry. And there was a perfect amount of suspense. Even though this is a shorter book, it didn't feel like we didn't spend enough time on anything. It was perfectly paced. This was a good solid read. 🙂
Profile Image for Alys Baldwin.
214 reviews
December 7, 2024
Love these books. They bring out every emotion. You laugh z& cry along with the store. This was so heartfelt. Two people who final get together after years of loving each other. Just so sweet.
500 reviews11 followers
December 9, 2024
Love Cowboys!

I really love the Harts! I look forward to each and every episode of the Hart family. Definitely recommend this book and this series.
Profile Image for Jennifer Lowrance.
207 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2024
Their story made me laugh and cry, it was just masterful! I loved the interactions between all the characters, it completely tugged at my heartstrings.
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