Hats to Boots

by B.A. Tortuga

When Trey Blanton left Westin McCoy, the cowboy life, and his family’s Colorado ranch forever, he just knew he was moving on to bigger and better things.

It sucked to be wrong.

When Trey comes back to the ranch, he brings a ton of baggage back with him. His grandparents are both gone, he’s losing his sight, and his best friend and housekeeper has passed from cancer, leaving him with her two kids. To make things worse, he can't keep a ranch foreman, and he desperately needs someone to run all the things he can't.

What he doesn't need is his ex to muddy up the waters.

Cowboy Westin McCoy leaps at the chance to work as Trey's ranch foreman when a mutual friend offers him the job. Trey is the one he let get away thanks to his own insecurity, and West finally feels like he might have something to offer Trey, something that he can do to help. He figures he's all Trey's, hat to boots.

Together they wrangle old hurt, new hope, and all the things a busy ranch and two growing kids toss at them. Can they get over the hurdle of the past and work through all of the new difficulties to find common ground, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Contemporary, Westerns, LGBT

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2025

About the author

Texan to the bone and an unrepentant Daddy's Girl, BA Tortuga spends her days with her hounds and her beloved wife, texting her grandbabies, and eating Mexican food. When she's not doing that, she's writing. She spends her days off watching rodeo, knitting, and surfing Pinterest in the name of research. Following their own personal joys, BA and Julia heard the call of the high desert and they now live in the New Mexico mountains. BA's personal saviors include her wife, her best friends, and coffee. Lots of coffee. Really good coffee.

Having written everything from fist-fighting rednecks to cowboy daddies to werewolves, BA does her damnedest to tell the stories of her heart, which is committed to giving everyone their happily ever after. With books ranging from hard-hitting BDSM, to fiery passions, to the most traditional of love stories, BA refuses to be pigeon-holed by anyone but the voices in her head.

Reviews

[Joyfully Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Joyfully Jay review.

4 stars

This is a sweet, cozy, cowboy romance that features two lonely former lovers building a relationship that will support and encourage each other. It takes a bit of time, but they work on trust, first. West works hard to show Trey that he’s capable of doing what’s needed to support Trey and the kids. He also wins Trey’s heart by seeing him as a whole man, no matter what’s happening with his vision. I liked how they all work through Trey’s advancing disease, pulling together and becoming creative in their options to keep Trey as autonomous as possible.

I enjoyed watching this family come together, and experiencing the love and care Trey and West share between them. It’s bittersweet at the beginning, but a lovefest by the end.

Read Veronica’s review in its entirety here.

[SJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF 38%

[Catarina Águas · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review

This was very cute, I really liked it.
West had let Trey go and he regretted that decision, so when he had the opportunity to make things right, he took it. He was there for Trey, no matter what it took.
Trey was going through some things and it wasn't easy, but he wasn't going to give up.
They made a fantastic couple and I loved them and all the secondary characters, especially the kids, so adorable

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

West & Trey
Rating: 3.8⭐

- Single Dad
- Second Chances
- Disability: Blindness
- Grief
- Cowboy Romance
- Small Town
- Found Family

This was a sweet second chance romance where the cowboy gets his city slicker back. West made a hard decision to let Trey go years back and he hasn't seen him since. After a phone call from their mutual friend, offering him the chance to manage Trey's family ranch West hops on board. He learns that a lot has happened to since they've been apart.

Trey has lost family and close friends, along with most of his eyesight over the years. He's dealing with grief and it's been rough going, with struggling to keep the ranch going while learning to be a dad for the children he's now responsible for. Trey may think that he's not doing anything right but I loved his spitfire attitude and how he was running the show without even realizing it. Having West back in his proximity has him conflicted because he always wanted to keep him.

These two have to navigate working together, wrangling the kids, getting the ranch back to its glory, and dealing with their lingering feelings about each other. They still have great chemistry and it was only a matter of time before they gave in to one another. Now to see if they can finally have their forever together.

Content Warnings (may contain spoilers):
- Graphic sexual content between consenting adults
- Explicit language
- Mentions fatal car accident (past; off-page)
- Mentions death of family members due to illness (past; off-page)
- Car accident with minor hospitalization (on-page)

I received a free copy of this book via author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Verse: Yes, but only one side shown
HEA: Yes
POV: 3rd Person - Dual
Breakup: No, but they broke up years ago before the story starts
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: No
Ages: Not given

[b00ks_in_nature · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy this author, and happily this book is no exception. Kids are often a big part of these books, and honestly they really make the book here. I also love second chances! BA also writes phenomenal characters, primary and secondary. The plot was interesting, enjoyable, and wasn’t trite or predictable.

[Kylee · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay

I think this is my least favorite book from this author. I've read several in this series and absolutely loved them. I was super excited to read this second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes.
I think the romance was sweet and I adored the kiddos.
*******light spoilers*********





I didnt like Mal very much. She pushed west and trey back towards eachother but she also was just kind of mean, and she wasn't really held accountable for it. Trey was just like 🤷‍♀️ no hard feelings
I don't think the communication was done well
West in the beginning said that trey was the one that got away but didn't seem that he made any effort to actually ever get him back. He only comes back because it's his dream to run a huge ranch like trey had. He pretty much says he wasn't going to try and win him back.
Trey seems to have a little animosity in the beginning but basically just grins and bears it. There isn't ever really a conversation about what happened why they broke up ect. At one point trey makes a comment about how west didn't like how "gay" he acted and was too touchy feely. This was never confronted or brought up again.
Then west basically just moves back in like nothing ever happened between them.
Trey has an outburst at one point basically bleeding out with his pain from everything going on especially his break up with west.
After he is done west just tells him he has alot to say but trey isn't ready to hear it. But again it is never brought up again.
Trey proceeded to apologize for his pain 😐 and outburst and again grins and bears it while hurting inside.
There wasn't really any apologies, groveling, or talking about the break up.
So I guess the romance was cute but I just didn't really feel the connection between them
This book was just okay. Hopefully the next ones I read from this author are better

[AshPenny37 · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been a minute since I read one of this author’s cozy cowboy romances but they've always been great comfort reads so I was happy to get the chance to read Hats To Boots.

West and Trey’s story has everything you'd want in this kind of setting: a single dad / second chance romance, the family bond with the two children, plenty of angst stemming from Trey’s medical situation and the little bit of chaos that is ranch life; all with good people surrounding them. Sounds perfect, but...it didn't quite add up to the sum of its parts for me.

It is definitely a sweet love story between the MCs but I felt that there was some intimacy missing, especially when feelings were high and having that emotional healing / support from your partner is essential.

My other gripe is that although this is very definitely not a holiday story, significant plot events and the passage of time were marked by what the family did at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Personally, for a cowboy book I would have loved more of a blend of some of what happens in the house and more of the seasonal elements on the ranch. I do really like the children (Noah and Zoe), Ben and Mark as side characters, though.

So, I find myself a bit disappointed I didn't love this as much as I remember loving other cowboy books by this author. It's a sweet and easy read but just not quite what I was hoping for. It's 3* from me.

An e-copy was provided by GRR. This is my honest opinion.

[Brooke (reads by b) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story itself was really sweet; however, the writing style was not for me. At times the writing felt choppy and hard to follow. It was easy to figure out who each chapter was about, but I prefer when chapters have the character’s name denoted at the beginning. I almost DNF’d a few times, but I was curious to see how Trey and West’s relationship progressed.

- third person POV
- single dad
- found family
- second chance romance

[Julie Underhill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hats to Boots by BA Tortuga is part of her Cozy Cowboys series. It is the story of a cowboy who was too afraid that he couldn’t be what his boyfriend wanted so he left and when he returned to him he did everything he could to make him his. Westin McCoy is a born and bred cowboy and that is all he ever wanted to be. When his friend Mallory told him that his once boyfriend Trey was in trouble with his ranch, the Diamonds Ranch, he knew he had to help him so unbeknownst to Trey, Mal hired him. Trey Blanton had been an executive in Seattle dealing with tech and loved his job. He and West had been boyfriends, but when Trey asked him to come with him to Seattle West just couldn’t so they parted ways. Then his grandfather died and his grandmother was having trouble with the ranch so he sold his business and returned. When his housekeeper, Kait, got cancer and died he took in her two kids, Noah and Zoe, to be his own. When his grandmother had a heart attack Trey had a stroke that caused hemorrhages in his eyes and he was slowly going blind. It just seemed like one thing after another was happening that he couldn’t control and the end seemed near when he couldn’t get a good manager and foreman for his ranch. Luckily that is where West came in. At first Trey wasn’t happy with this situation but he knew West could help so he allowed him to do what he needed to do in order to bring the ranch back to what it once had been. They also needed to find a balance between being old friends and now being employee/boss. With the help of one of the older cowboys, Ben, Trey started hiring more help, especially when he hired a housekeeper and cook, Mark, who was great around the house and with the kids. He had to deal with Noah’s grief as well as take care of Zoe and keep his other businesses in order so this was a big job. Little Nate, one of the other hands, did work around the ranch but was also a top-notch dog trainer so that helped too. As time went on they weathered sending Noah to his first day of school, something he wasn’t looking forward to until he actually went, Noah’s birthday party, Halloween trunk or treating, Thanksgiving dinner, and planning for Christmas. There was also an attempted robbery when West saw just how tough Trey was, even with his disability. All this time they were spending more time together which eventually led to a tender love scene. Then there was an accident that left both West hurt and Trey having more problems with his eyes. Trey was so frustrated that he took it out on West but West loved him and was able to give him comfort and help him through it. He had another meltdown but West was supplied some humor to the situation that brought them together and they were both able to say, “I love you,” and cement it with a hot love scene. And when West overheard Trey making another business deal that may make them move, this time he wasn’t going to lose him and would go wherever Trey was going. This is how Trey knew that West was his forever. I really enjoyed this book. Ms. Tortuga always writes stories where family is the most important thing and this is true in this one. West was scared to follow Trey when they were younger because he thought he could never fit in in Seattle. But when Trey needed him, he knew he would be there because Trey was his guy. Trey wasn’t sure he could trust West but he kept proving himself through his care and handling the ranch so he couldn’t help but fall back in love with him. The children were an important part of this story and your heart goes out to them because of what they have been through, but Trey and West are there for them and help them celebrate milestones in their lives while caring for them and loving them. The other cowboys and Mal also add to the story as they help make the ranch successful again. I highly recommend this book, especially if you like 2nd chance cowboy stories where one man is facing defeat almost everywhere he looks and the other is there to boost him up and help him find his best life as they fall in love and make a family.

[Sarah (missrelena) · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Lennon famously said, "Life is what happens while you're making other plans." That is the exact definition of Trey's circumstances. Once a computer entrepreneur with a big business that was going places in Seattle, he now finds himself owning a large ranch in Colorado he has no idea how to run, adopting his deceased best friend's two small children, and no longer able to read a computer screen because he is going blind. He becomes positive the Universe is out to get him when his ranch foreman disappears after stealing from him, and the ex-he-never-moved-on-from shows up on his doorstep to take on the job.

Trey and West's original relationship was great, but they both wanted very different things out of life at the time, so they went their separate ways. Now tossed back together several years later, they are both a bit older, wiser, and more world worn. West wants to help Trey any way he can. However, Trey has a hard time accepting what West has to offer because he is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of being a father and is struggling with his loss of sight and total independence. It is genuinely delightful to read about how the two relearn who the other is. They don't instantly click back together into their old relationship, but take the time to build something new and stronger. Add in the new dynamic of two cute but hurting kids, and the little family just steals the reader's heart.

The story is smooth and well paced. It never gets bogged down or rushed. The descriptions of the ranch and the people living there are rich and easy to imagine - especially the old ranch hand, Ben.

Recommend for fans of M.M. Wilde, Rory Maxwell, and Declan Rhodes.

* I received an eARC through GRR. All opinions expressed are my own and written without compensation. *

[Tara Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

MY OPINION: I haven’t read any of the other cozy cowboy romance books but this one was good. It was like a warm hug. Written as a slice of life story you get to see how life has changed for these two men. A love lost then became a love found with some challenges. Them falling into each others arms was inevitable from the beginning of the book.

When these two find themselves back together again, the past isn’t that far away. Together, they fall into each other, Trey needing the comfort and love to get through what life has handed him. He is a father of two now, losing his sight, and has a ranch that needs to be run, and it’s all a lot, sometimes too much. Having his ex there to make his life better soothes that pain.

Everything about this is low angst and sweet. Good men live their lives and deal with what life hands to them. One wants to make up for his choices now that he can, and the other needs that shoulder and comfort even though he is still strong, but West was his one true love. I loved watching them find comfort together, knowing they needed each other and wanted each other, and having them find themselves together easily as a family is a wonderful HEA. These books are sweet and wonderful, with a lot of hurt/comfort, understanding, and love. So much love. If you want to see a slice of life with a cowboy and his lover, read it and enjoy it. So nice. So comfortable.

[Sarita Chapdelaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hats to Boots is an amazing addition to the Cozy Cowboys series and I was totally engaged from the first page to the last. It is beautifully written, sweet, funny, emotional, deals very well with some difficult issues, the characters are wonderful and I loved it. When an old friend lets West know that his ex Trey is struggling and needs help on his large ranch it gives him an excuse to jump in and help as well as spend time with someone he has never forgotten. Trey has had a busy few years and he is overwhelmed by his current situation as he deals with a major medical issue and his cute but challenging young adopted children. They will have to come to terms with what happened in their past relationship but for now they have to put all of their time and energies into looking after the kids and making sure the ranch is properly managed. They are exactly what the other needs but it will take Trey a little while to realize that he can have everything he ever wanted even though it will be very different than he expected due to the gradual loss of his sight. I love how supportive and caring everyone on the ranch is as Trey learns to accept his new reality. The ending is perfect, the secondary characters add so much to this story and I look forward to reading the next book in this excellent series.

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

[Romantic Reads and Such · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tortuga gives readers a low angst and sweet comfort read. It’s not easy – there is a lot of hurt and stress and adversity. There’s so much trauma from the last few years and it’s going to take a lot of love, patience, and work to get on solid footing.

West has the opportunity to circle back to the man who got away. But Trey’s life is so much different than it was before. It doesn’t take West long to recognize how strong, resilient, and amazing Trey is. And how adorable his kids are. He may be there to help take some of the weight off of Trey, but the man does not need saving.

I have to say tho that Trey deserves the chance to throw a few fits and I kinda wish that he had a bit more resolution for his own story. There is no return medically, and he did get some help around the ranch, but of all of them he seemed the one to come out of it with less. West got his dream job and his ex back, the kids got a nanny, but Trey basically got some help and a boyfriend. I loved the family they all made together but I don’t know. His world pretty much imploded and a part of me just wanted something more for him.

Hats to Boots is a quick and emotional read. I enjoyed being there as West found a place for himself in Trey’s family and they built a community on the ranch. Things get complicated but with a big dose of love and support they figure out how to make it work.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[Anne Barwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this author’s cozy cowboy books as I always know I’m going to be reading a feel-good story with fabulous characters, and a supportive cast who are like family. Trey and West’s story has a bit more angst to it, but considering what Trey’s going through it adds a layer of realism and makes their HEA even more sweet and well-deserved.

I felt for Trey losing his sight and feeling overwhelmed by everything going on in his life. I liked how he and West didn’t immediately fall into their old relationship, but needed to rebuilding it again, and work through their past. I loved how West steps up immediately and helps, but not at the expense of making Trey feel helpless. The scene where Trey reacts to a home invasion is brilliant, and showcases his strength of character. I also liked the flip side of that where he’s not dealing with his failing sight, and the thought of the next forty years or so not being able to see.

I loved Trey’s parenting of Zoe and Noah, especially with the former mourning his mother and the realistic frustration and tantrums that come with that. I loved how West moves from being called cowboy to uncle and then papa.

I liked Trey and Mal’s friendship and how she’s supportive but also calls him out. I liked the cowboys at the ranch, and Mark, and how their ranch family grows as the story progresses with them treated like family rather than employees.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy this author’s books and you can’t beat cowboys and second chances. The main characters of Trey and West were relatable and realistic, the two children were adorable (loved Noah’s temper tantrums with scowls and arms crossed and Zoe’s bubbling personalty), and side characters really added to the found family vibe at the ranch. It was easy to relate to Trey’s frustrations, fears and uncertainties dealing with his deteriorating vision, and West’s calm and caring attitude helped center Trey when needed. The lingering emotions from the past came through, as well as the growing new feelings the more Trey lowered his defenses. I loved the way that Trey would begin every day talking to Kait with daily updates on his life and the kids, helping to center him to face the day ahead. I was also really entertained by the “negotiations” between Trey and West once they really got into it — lightening the mood and productive in a humorous way. The emotions Trey dealt with as he faced his inevitable blindness was handled with care and sensitivity, as well as a bit of education for the reader. I know two people who dealt with detached retinas and know it was frightening enough for them, and they had a more positive diagnosis and outcome. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend this one or any other of the cowboy books from this author. Five stars from me.

[Vols77 · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each book by this author, I worry the new book will disappoint me as I am in awe of how they can keep writing stellar books---and happy to say they always prove me wrong as with each new book it becomes my favorite they have written. This second chance romance between two stubborn men who had a relationship before--- Trey who left for a bigger life than cowboyland and Westin, the true cowboy. When Trey has chance to come back to work at Westin's ranch he is somewhat trouble by seeing the situation Westin is in (i.e. keeping the ranch afloat, two adopted kids, and medical issue with his sight). He jumps in and is determined to make life better for Westin and not let him get away again. He knows he just has to be patient and move slowly as Westin is dealing with a lot. A book will such emotional roller coaster depth that made me smile and cry. This couple perfectly complimented one another even thought it took them a bit to see it--they are better and stronger as a couple. I loved the other characters, especially the kids. I did not want this book to end. I did receive an ARC and leave this honest review.

[Pontiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trey has been a successful tech business owner and investor, but returns to the family ranch when his grandmother needs him. After she passes, he keeps the ranch, but has no idea how to run it.

In the meantime, he’s had a stroke and is gradually losing his vision. His housekeeper and friend died and left her two kids with him to care for. It’s all too much.

His best friend sends in his ex, West, to be the foreman for the ranch, stirring up old wounds for both of them. West is a cowboy through and through, so he didn’t want to go with Trey to make his fortune and feel like he stuck out in that arena like a sore thumb.

Slowly, things get under control at the ranch, the house gets a cook and housekeeper, and the kids get a nanny. West and Trey get each other. The way is clear for them, and the feelings never changed, the circumstances just didn’t line up like they do now.

This was a good story with lovely kids and friends and employees that become a family. I had to get a handle on some cowboy lingo, which was fun in and of itself.

I received this ARC for free and am glad to give it my honest review with gratitude.

[Jack Harkness · Rating 5 out of 5]

pack-pack, lonely-monster, scum-sucking bottom feeder, dagreed, stompy boots, bapplie pie, childsicle, hot tub

This book is all kinds of cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa with marshmallows. It has big angst and high steam. There's Christmas with the children, off-page death of a parent, a child in a meltdown, a home-invasion robbery, flying oatmeal, etc. There are so many things happening!

MC Trey feels like he's drowning with too many responsibilities. Reluctantly, he hires West to be his ranch foreman which he desperately needs. Oh, West is Trey's ex-boyfriend back when they were both living in Seattle and before Trey took over his family's ranch in Colorado. And before his guardianship of two toddlers (2 & 5) who he loves as if they were his own.

I always enjoy reading BA Tortuga's books; this was no exception. I like her tropes and style of writing. I recommend this cowboy-themed story.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book, like the entire series, is a beautiful comfort read. Trey has been going through a LOT. In the past few years, close loved ones have died, he's adopted two young children after their mother passed away, and now he's going blind. To top it all off, his ranch is having trouble retaining employees and he's been losing money on it. He's overwhelmed and stressed to the limit.

When West gets a call from Trey's friend to take over the job of foreman at Trey's ranch, West immediately agrees. The timing is good, the job pays well, and most of all, Trey is the one who got away. He's wondering if there is a second chance at love.

Chaos reigns, as two young children deal with the loss of their mother. Help is needed in the house to keep it running smoothly. Trey and West still feel that attraction to each other, but time has passed and there are things to figure out. This is a wonderful journey of healing, family, supportive friends, and true forever love.

[Malia Winger · Rating 4 out of 5]

At this point BA Tortuga is an auto buy author! This story is an excellent example of why. It is a beautiful second chance at love story. Westin is a cowboy who had to walk away from Trey the love of his life when their paths split. Trey was a budding tech genius that was going places and Westin didn't think he was enough. A few years later he is contacted by a friend because Trey is in desperate need. The tech company is sold, he has inherited the family ranch, gone through multiple shady foremen, taken custody of two small children and started losing his sight. I love that the conflicts are normal conflicts, the kids act out because they miss their late mother, Trey has to figure out how to navigate in the world with a disability and West has to figure out the line between helping and taking over. But during it all I love that Trey is still a badass who is still able to keep his new family together.

[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story!

This book is amazing! West and Trey will find themselves together again when Trey needs help on the ranch he inherited from his grandparents. A medical condition has left him with little sight and he needs help with the 2 children he now cares for since the death of their mother. West is a cowboy and someone from Trey’s past and West is ready for a second chance. Running the ranch is easy and love for the kids comes naturally for West. Things get a little bumpy when an accident on an icy road makes things a bit worse for them both. But if West lets Trey have his moments and shows him just how much he still loves him, the two can find their way through the maze of life, and I love how they do it!

I read an ARC copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.

[Amanda Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hats to Boots by BA Tortuga – A Heartwarming Second Chance

This book was such a feel-good read! Trey’s life gets turned upside down when he inherits his grandparents’ ranch and suddenly becomes the guardian of two kids after their mother’s passing. On top of that, his vision is failing, making everything even harder. That’s when West, a cowboy from his past, steps in—ready to help, ready to love, and definitely ready for a second chance.

West fits right in, running the ranch like it’s second nature and bonding with the kids effortlessly. But life throws them a curveball when an icy road accident puts them both to the test. Trey’s stubborn, but West is patient, and watching them find their way back to each other is just so satisfying.

If you love second-chance romance with a rugged cowboy vibe, adorable kids, and plenty of heart, this one’s for you!

[Denise H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trey and West, second chance !

Trey is wealthy, running a ranch, is guardian to two kids, and he’s nearly blind.
West is a total cowboy who walked away years ago, because he felt he wasn’t good enough.
Now, Trey’s friend sent him a super ranch foreman, West, who is happy to help and be close to Trey.
West knows he can fix the ranching issues, help with the kids, and pitch in anyway he can. He’s ready, willing and able.
The kids are sweet and things a getting in shape, with many plans to make.
Our men rekindle their hot loving later in the story, and they sizzle !
An emergency episode plus an accident shakes them up, but patience and care prevail.
I like that we can see everyday life working out, the ranch’s future.
I love this author and her heartfelt tales. They are always loving and inspiring.
ENJOY !

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[L H · Rating 5 out of 5]

​Trey needs help. He has a ranch to run, is the guardian to two children who have lost their mother and his eyesight is going. Help arrives in the form of his ex West. Things didn't work out for them the first time around, as West did not feel worthy. But he now knows that he can be helpful not only with the ranch but with the kids. He wants to be there for Trey. There was something really neat about this pair learning to work together and take care of their charges. This story had a really nice everyday settling in kind of feeling as they made their way back to one another in hot and steamy ways. Despite a little drama that is also reminiscent of things that happen in real life these two, actually four, find their way. A lovely story that left me feeling good.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely delightful! This story will make you cry. It will make you want to jump into the book and hug this family. Westin loved Trey. He loved being a cowboy more. Trey, is a successful businessman in the tech world. He loves Trey. When he moved, he asked West to go with him. He wanted to give West the world. West said no, he ttold himself he wanted to be free to be a cowboy. When they reconnect, Trey, has gone through several tragedies. He is struggling to hold it together. West, takes the job as foreman and learns a lot about himself, Trey, and his priorities. The author does an amazing job drawing a picture of how a family deals with bereavement, lonliness and a disability. Sensitively done. Excellent set of supporting characters. I'd love to read more about this Found Family unit. Well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanette Waters · Rating 4 out of 5]

BA Tortuga has a way with cowboy stories. Second chance love. With kids, dogs and food. Usually low angst in the real time of the story. But often angsty backstories. Supportive secondaries. And lots and lots of found family. They stick in enough original twists so the stories don't feel too cookie cutter-ish.
Hats to Boots has one MC, Weston, who is going blind, has two adoptive kiddos, and is losing his ranch due to a stream of poor managers. The second MC, Trey, is the one who got away. Trey is a bit of a white knight. Which is good as Weston is drowning in worry.
This is a sweet romance. A quick read with two sexy, stubborn men. A solid read, but not my favorite from this author.
I received an advanced copy of this book and this is my review.

[Tanya Blue · Rating 4 out of 5]

West and Trey have a past, twenty years ago they were a couple. Trey asked West to stay, but for West he felt he had nothing to offer Trey and left. Trey was a high-flying businessman, and West was only a cowboy. How times have changed. A mutual friend, Mallory, calls West out of the blue, Trey needs help. Trey is back on the family ranch; he has two kids and is in danger of losing the ranch (spoiler alert not really). His latest foreman has left along with most of the hands and Trey is going blind. Trey has always been West's soft spot and to tell the truth the love has never left, and this time he has something to offer.

[Elaine Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

West and Trey reunite when Trey, struggling with a medical condition that has left him with limited sight, needs help running the ranch he inherited and caring for two children after their mother’s passing. West, a cowboy from Trey’s past, is eager for a second chance. While managing the ranch and bonding with the kids comes naturally to West, an accident on an icy road adds to their challenges. However, with patience and love, West proves his devotion, helping Trey navigate life’s obstacles as they find their way back to each other. Hats to Boots is a second chance romance, sweet, funny and I enjoyed it from start to finish.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic second chance romance between two men who have to learn to let the past go and embrace the love they still have for one another.
Trey had the life he wanted but the man he loved walked away. West left the man he loved because he wanted a different life. When Trey is thrown a series of curve balls, his friend reaches out to West for help. He's happy to lend a hand because he knows Trey's the one man for him.
Trey's not happy at first but he needs West's expertise so he accepts his help but he only plans for it to be temporary.
How these two men find their way to one another again is a great romance read!

[Tanya Blue · Rating 4 out of 5]

West and Trey have a past, twenty years ago they were a couple. Trey asked West to stay, but for West he felt he had nothing to offer Trey and left. Trey was a high-flying businessman, and West was only a cowboy. How times have changed. A mutual friend, Mallory, calls West out of the blue, Trey needs help. Trey is back on the family ranch; he has two kids and is in danger of losing the ranch (spoiler alert not really). His latest foreman has left along with most of the hands and Trey is going blind. Trey has always been West's soft spot and to tell the truth the love has never left, and this time he has something to offer.