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Dex: The Double J Ranch Book 1
Dex Jarvie was a third-generation cowboy, and his family history was steeped in traditions. They were important to him, and no woman was going to trample on them.
Dex was known as a hard man. He was fair, loyal, and trustworthy. But a series of unfortunate events in his life had made him hard. He was a glass-half-empty kind of guy who didn’t trust easily. But when he loved, he loved fiercely. Currently, the only thing he loved was the land his ranch was built on. Two generations before him worked and died on the land building it into what it was today—one of the largest ranches in northern Texas.
Dakota Kendrick was new to Texas and the huge ranches that seemed decadent and unnecessary. How much does one man need? But she had no idea how it all worked until she was mistakenly hired for a traditionally male position as trail boss cook.
Dex Jarvie was determined not to give her a chance.
Dakota was just as determined to end the one-hundred-year-old tradition.
Dex is the first book in the Double J Ranch series.
Dex was known as a hard man. He was fair, loyal, and trustworthy. But a series of unfortunate events in his life had made him hard. He was a glass-half-empty kind of guy who didn’t trust easily. But when he loved, he loved fiercely. Currently, the only thing he loved was the land his ranch was built on. Two generations before him worked and died on the land building it into what it was today—one of the largest ranches in northern Texas.
Dakota Kendrick was new to Texas and the huge ranches that seemed decadent and unnecessary. How much does one man need? But she had no idea how it all worked until she was mistakenly hired for a traditionally male position as trail boss cook.
Dex Jarvie was determined not to give her a chance.
Dakota was just as determined to end the one-hundred-year-old tradition.
Dex is the first book in the Double J Ranch series.
559 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2025
About the author
Leigh Fenty
82 books37 followersLeigh Spends her days with cute, sexy guys. Unfortunately, they’re on paper. But still, not a bad way to spend your day. She also writes about strong, independent women who can hold their own against these irresistible guys. She’s not a pure romance writer because she breaks the rules a bit. But that’s the fun part. Leigh’s stories have adventure, family relationships, and the struggles life throws at you sometimes. But boy always meets girl. They tussle a bit while they figure out what they really want. Then find their happily ever after, even though it might not be what they thought it was going to be.
But the most amazing thing about this is, she does it all with a dog on her lap. Her muse may not be one of her book boyfriends. But a cute dog is the next best thing.
But the most amazing thing about this is, she does it all with a dog on her lap. Her muse may not be one of her book boyfriends. But a cute dog is the next best thing.
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January 12, 2026
I Wanted
I wanted to like the book because it appeared on my Kindle Unlimited feed along others I have read. Sunny / grumpy romances are a favorite of mine so the set up of the book is one I am inclined to like.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of swearing in this book. It is actually distracting and lowers the quality of the text. I think authors who repeat themselves lower the quality of their text in general. Repetition is the bane of the authors I have chosen lately, and even the “clean” ones I read are boring me.
In short, I had difficulty finishing the book. I only read clean romance so I am also disappointed with the suggestion in the feed. I wish Amazon had a better way to screen their suggestions.
I wanted to like the book because it appeared on my Kindle Unlimited feed along others I have read. Sunny / grumpy romances are a favorite of mine so the set up of the book is one I am inclined to like.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of swearing in this book. It is actually distracting and lowers the quality of the text. I think authors who repeat themselves lower the quality of their text in general. Repetition is the bane of the authors I have chosen lately, and even the “clean” ones I read are boring me.
In short, I had difficulty finishing the book. I only read clean romance so I am also disappointed with the suggestion in the feed. I wish Amazon had a better way to screen their suggestions.
August 21, 2025
Five stars
I love Leigh Fenty's novels. This one is the beginning of her new series and she delivered again! The majority of these characters are charming and some are rather challenging. I enjoyed the cattle drive and the cowboys as well as the feisty women. If you enjoy a good western story then give this a try.
I love Leigh Fenty's novels. This one is the beginning of her new series and she delivered again! The majority of these characters are charming and some are rather challenging. I enjoyed the cattle drive and the cowboys as well as the feisty women. If you enjoy a good western story then give this a try.
September 19, 2025
There For The Sunrise
What a great book. Dex and Dakota met when she became the first woman trail cook on his cattle drive. There was trail struggles, a family death, lost children returning and new love. I recommend this nice clean book to everyone. It will keep you interested.
Thank you Leigh Fenty for a wonderful story line and great writing. I really enjoyed this book.
What a great book. Dex and Dakota met when she became the first woman trail cook on his cattle drive. There was trail struggles, a family death, lost children returning and new love. I recommend this nice clean book to everyone. It will keep you interested.
Thank you Leigh Fenty for a wonderful story line and great writing. I really enjoyed this book.
August 17, 2025
Yay New Series
I will read anything by Ms. Fenty. Wordsmithing at its finest, characters so real you get attached and a wonderful location. The dynamics between characters is so meaningful and the ending made me happy!
I will read anything by Ms. Fenty. Wordsmithing at its finest, characters so real you get attached and a wonderful location. The dynamics between characters is so meaningful and the ending made me happy!
September 13, 2025
Great Read!
I really enjoyed book 1 in this series watching Dex and Dakota travel their road to finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I really enjoyed book 1 in this series watching Dex and Dakota travel their road to finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
September 9, 2025
Dex
Loved the book , anxious to read the next book in the series and see what it has to offer.
Loved the book , anxious to read the next book in the series and see what it has to offer.
November 9, 2025
Not a book I'd acquire again, took considerable effort to finish it due to convoluted plot structure.
November 13, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Dakota and Dex and absolutely loved his ranch. Very excited for the next book in this series.
December 5, 2025
Good book. The audio narriation was subpar
January 6, 2026
clean Romance with a twist
I loved the story. Rich in tradition of 4 generations. It had the makings of a great book. Grumpy cowboy who done bad by an ex wife. That’s the twist.
I loved the story. Rich in tradition of 4 generations. It had the makings of a great book. Grumpy cowboy who done bad by an ex wife. That’s the twist.
February 3, 2026
great
Good clean love story
You need to read this awesome book I read it in five days Enjoy on your kindle
Good clean love story
You need to read this awesome book I read it in five days Enjoy on your kindle
May 4, 2026
The whole premise was odd and dragged and was just not triggering any interest.
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