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The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country #2
Fortune's Little Heartbreaker
ROMANCING THE…NANNY?
Sir Oliver Fortune Hayes is new to Horseback Hollow…new to Texas…and even new to parenting. It's enough to drive a man daft�and daft he would go, if it weren't for Ollie's new nanny, Shannon Singleton.
A cowgirl for a nanny? It's a little unorthodox, but it works. The trouble is, now Oliver can't help imagining sweet Shannon as his Valentine. She's warm and bubbly and…much too young for the likes of him. Will proper Oliver maintain his upper-crust composure? Or will the love of a good Texas woman rope him in for good?
- GenresRomance
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2015
39 people are currently reading
70 people want to read
About the author
Cindy Kirk
222 books1,614 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Cindy Kirk is a Booksellers' Best Award Winner, a National Readers' Choice Awards finalist, and a Publishers Weekly bestselling author. Cindy launched her Good Hope series with a bang. Christmas in Good Hope hit #1 on the Amazon bestseller list for both Contemporary Romance and Women's Fiction.
A lifelong Nebraska resident, Cindy started writing after taking a class at a local community college. An incurable romantic, Cindy loves seeing her characters grow and learn from their mistakes and, in the process, achieve a happy ending.
Someone once told Cindy that to know a writer you just have to read what she's written; she hopes that once you read her books you can tell she is an eternal optimist, one who truly believes in the power of love. She invites you to kick off your shoes, pick up one of her books, and get to know her.
Cindy and her high school sweetheart husband live on an acreage with their two dogs.
A lifelong Nebraska resident, Cindy started writing after taking a class at a local community college. An incurable romantic, Cindy loves seeing her characters grow and learn from their mistakes and, in the process, achieve a happy ending.
Someone once told Cindy that to know a writer you just have to read what she's written; she hopes that once you read her books you can tell she is an eternal optimist, one who truly believes in the power of love. She invites you to kick off your shoes, pick up one of her books, and get to know her.
Cindy and her high school sweetheart husband live on an acreage with their two dogs.
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April 20, 2015
Very good book, as another of the British branch of the Fortune family bites the romantic dust. Oliver has come to Horseback Hollow for his sister's wedding, bringing his toddler son with him. He has only just gotten custody of his son after the death of his ex-wife and is a bit frazzled. The nanny that works for him in England declined to come with him, so he needs a temporary nanny so that he can also get some work done while he's there. He is the stereotypical Brit - cool, reserved, maybe a bit uptight, but he does love his son and wants the best care possible for him.
Shannon is a local girl who has come home to stay with her parents while she looks for a new job. She left her last position when her married boss made unwanted advances to her, then threatened her if she tried to report it. Rather than fight it, she quit and is waiting to hear the results of her last interview. She first meets Oliver when he stops to ask directions, and later discovers that he is renting a house on her parents' ranch. When he asks her to step in as Ollie's nanny, she is hesitant. She is attracted to him, senses that it is returned, and doesn't want to get involved with a man who is not going to be staying around. She also doesn't want to be involved with a man she works for. One of her conditions for taking the job is that there are no inappropriate actions. What she doesn't want to admit to herself is that she's more worried about what she might do than his actions.
I loved the relationship that developed between Oliver and Shannon. Oliver's early years were spent with a father who felt emotions of any sort were bad, so Oliver has a hard time showing his, even to his son. He is definitely attracted to Shannon, but he gave his word to keep his hands off, even though that is getting harder to do. I loved seeing how protective he was of her when that one man got too aggressive with her, and how he took care of her afterwards. I think that was the beginning of when his feelings began to change. I really loved watching him loosen up a little. He even started to consider the idea of a future with her before he got spooked by the depth of his feelings and made a bit of an idiot of himself. I did like the way he redeemed himself at the end.
Shannon is a warm and loving young woman who takes to Ollie right away. It's her instant connection to him that spurs Oliver to ask her to be Ollie's nanny. She sees that Oliver loves his son, but that he doesn't seem to be able to show it, and is determined to fix it. She is also fighting her attraction to Oliver. She is the one who insisted that they have no contact, and she is beginning to regret it. As she has spent time with him, Shannon feelings for him change. She still sees no future for them, but wants to enjoy whatever she can with him. She is later hurt by the accusations he makes and his refusal to listen to her. I liked the way that even though he didn't let her explain, she didn't slink away but let him know what she thought. I loved the way that her reaction motivates her to face her past and do something about it. I liked seeing her hold out at the end until Oliver was able to give her what she really needed from him.
Shannon is a local girl who has come home to stay with her parents while she looks for a new job. She left her last position when her married boss made unwanted advances to her, then threatened her if she tried to report it. Rather than fight it, she quit and is waiting to hear the results of her last interview. She first meets Oliver when he stops to ask directions, and later discovers that he is renting a house on her parents' ranch. When he asks her to step in as Ollie's nanny, she is hesitant. She is attracted to him, senses that it is returned, and doesn't want to get involved with a man who is not going to be staying around. She also doesn't want to be involved with a man she works for. One of her conditions for taking the job is that there are no inappropriate actions. What she doesn't want to admit to herself is that she's more worried about what she might do than his actions.
I loved the relationship that developed between Oliver and Shannon. Oliver's early years were spent with a father who felt emotions of any sort were bad, so Oliver has a hard time showing his, even to his son. He is definitely attracted to Shannon, but he gave his word to keep his hands off, even though that is getting harder to do. I loved seeing how protective he was of her when that one man got too aggressive with her, and how he took care of her afterwards. I think that was the beginning of when his feelings began to change. I really loved watching him loosen up a little. He even started to consider the idea of a future with her before he got spooked by the depth of his feelings and made a bit of an idiot of himself. I did like the way he redeemed himself at the end.
Shannon is a warm and loving young woman who takes to Ollie right away. It's her instant connection to him that spurs Oliver to ask her to be Ollie's nanny. She sees that Oliver loves his son, but that he doesn't seem to be able to show it, and is determined to fix it. She is also fighting her attraction to Oliver. She is the one who insisted that they have no contact, and she is beginning to regret it. As she has spent time with him, Shannon feelings for him change. She still sees no future for them, but wants to enjoy whatever she can with him. She is later hurt by the accusations he makes and his refusal to listen to her. I liked the way that even though he didn't let her explain, she didn't slink away but let him know what she thought. I loved the way that her reaction motivates her to face her past and do something about it. I liked seeing her hold out at the end until Oliver was able to give her what she really needed from him.
October 5, 2020
3.5 a quick read.
March 24, 2015
Fortune's Little Heartbreaker (The Fortunes of Texas Cowboy Country) is written by Cindy Kirk. It is a continuation of the series in Horseback Hollow, Texas. It can be read as part of the series or as a stand alone. It is the story of Sir Oliver Fortune Hayes and Shannon Singleton.
Oliver has come to Horseback Hollow, Texas from England to visit his family. He is 37, very wealthy, good looking, and has a British accent to boot. He is newly parenting his son who has recently lost his mother, Oliver's ex wife. He is looking for a live in nanny so he can continue to do his business over the phone and internet while he is in town.
Shannon is a shy, young and a local girl. She has returned back to town after leaving her position at her job. Her married boss came onto her and made working at her job not possible. She wants to keep her life simple and not have any more problems.
Oliver rents and comes to stay in a house owned by Shannon's Dad. Oliver needs a temporary nanny for Ollie. Shortly after Oliver moves in, he has no luck with the agency that is supposed to help him. He asks Shannon to check over the list of candidates his sister made to see if anyone suitable might be on it. Shannon doesn't find anyone that she could recommend. Oliver sees that Ollie and Ollie's dog, Barnaby, reacts good with Shannon when she is around,. Thinking she is the perfect person for the job, he asks her to take the position of Ollie's nanny. The hiring stipulation is that there will be no romantic entanglement between Oliver and Shannon.
Sometimes the logical part of a person's thoughts goes out the window, and they are left with wondering what if? Will Oliver & Shannon deny the electricity of attraction that was there from their first meeting? Will Oliver go against their agreement and romance the nanny? Will Shannon release Oliver from their agreement and convince him to steal some moments of pleasure?
I enjoyed this book. I haven't read the others in the "series" and read this as a stand alone. It was written well and had me turning the pages to see what would happen next.
Oliver has come to Horseback Hollow, Texas from England to visit his family. He is 37, very wealthy, good looking, and has a British accent to boot. He is newly parenting his son who has recently lost his mother, Oliver's ex wife. He is looking for a live in nanny so he can continue to do his business over the phone and internet while he is in town.
Shannon is a shy, young and a local girl. She has returned back to town after leaving her position at her job. Her married boss came onto her and made working at her job not possible. She wants to keep her life simple and not have any more problems.
Oliver rents and comes to stay in a house owned by Shannon's Dad. Oliver needs a temporary nanny for Ollie. Shortly after Oliver moves in, he has no luck with the agency that is supposed to help him. He asks Shannon to check over the list of candidates his sister made to see if anyone suitable might be on it. Shannon doesn't find anyone that she could recommend. Oliver sees that Ollie and Ollie's dog, Barnaby, reacts good with Shannon when she is around,. Thinking she is the perfect person for the job, he asks her to take the position of Ollie's nanny. The hiring stipulation is that there will be no romantic entanglement between Oliver and Shannon.
Sometimes the logical part of a person's thoughts goes out the window, and they are left with wondering what if? Will Oliver & Shannon deny the electricity of attraction that was there from their first meeting? Will Oliver go against their agreement and romance the nanny? Will Shannon release Oliver from their agreement and convince him to steal some moments of pleasure?
I enjoyed this book. I haven't read the others in the "series" and read this as a stand alone. It was written well and had me turning the pages to see what would happen next.
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January 12, 2016"Kirk’s tale is a wonderful mix of humor, drama and everyday living. All of the characters are remarkably personable, including her buttoned-up Brit and all-American cowgirl. The hero’s transformation into a consummate father is heartwarming" (RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars).
Miniseries: The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country
Miniseries: The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country
February 9, 2015
I loved Ollie's story! Yes, I'm talking about the kid, because he definitely gets his happily ever after! This is a sweet book and it stands on it's own and is also the perfect continuation of the Fortunes!!!
February 19, 2015
Fortune's Little Heartbreaker, One of The Fortune's Of Texas Cowboy Country series by Cindy Kirk. Was a very good book. Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
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