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The McCord Brothers #1
Texas on My Mind
The McCord Brothers are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas. But these cowboys are about to get wrangled by the love of some very special women—the kind who can melt hearts and lay it all on the line.
Air force Captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson—the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley's rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can't refuse.
Claire always wanted Riley—but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn't offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She's even convinced herself that this time she won't be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claire's feelings—and his own—he'll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who's always lived in his heart.
Air force Captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson—the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley's rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can't refuse.
Claire always wanted Riley—but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn't offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She's even convinced herself that this time she won't be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claire's feelings—and his own—he'll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who's always lived in his heart.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 23, 2016
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Delores Fossen
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I’m a USA Today bestselling author, and I’ve sold over 100 novels. Yes, 100! Needless to say, I write a lot. I’ve had the honor of receiving the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and I was a finalist for the Rita. My books have been featured in Vogue, Woman’s Day and Woman’s World. I’ve also had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. I love hearing from readers, and you can contact me through my webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com.
Want to know more about me? Well, here it is in a nutshell:
I’m a USA Today bestselling author, and I’ve sold over 100 novels. Yes, 100! Needless to say, I write a lot. I’ve had the honor of receiving the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and I was a finalist for the Rita. My books have been featured in Vogue, Woman’s Day and Woman’s World. I’ve also had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. I love hearing from readers, and you can contact me through my webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com.
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March 3, 2016
What a way to launch a new series! Fossen combines emotion with real life, difficult changes with the (sometimes a little hidden) love of friends and family in a manner that both warmed my heart and broke it a little. The plot was both poignant and comical, adding to enjoyment. The picturesque descriptions allowed me to experience the tale while falling in love with the characters.
From characters who are a little bit broken to relationships that hold your heart, Fossen has it all in this cast of characters. I loved how everyone was so real. No one was perfect, yet everyone was perfectly themselves. The entire cast was a blast to get to know, but the main characters were by far the best. Claire’s indecision and doubt cause havoc in her personal life, creating a one of a kind story that had me laughing and crying in turns. Beneath it all, her caring heart shone, making me love her all the more. Riley’s warrior attitude, combined with him coming to grips with his new reality truly created a hero to love.
As a whole, this was a fantastic novel. I easily lost myself in this story, never able to forget the fantastic manner in which Fossen painted this world.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
From characters who are a little bit broken to relationships that hold your heart, Fossen has it all in this cast of characters. I loved how everyone was so real. No one was perfect, yet everyone was perfectly themselves. The entire cast was a blast to get to know, but the main characters were by far the best. Claire’s indecision and doubt cause havoc in her personal life, creating a one of a kind story that had me laughing and crying in turns. Beneath it all, her caring heart shone, making me love her all the more. Riley’s warrior attitude, combined with him coming to grips with his new reality truly created a hero to love.
As a whole, this was a fantastic novel. I easily lost myself in this story, never able to forget the fantastic manner in which Fossen painted this world.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
December 7, 2015
Where has Delores Fossen been all my life? What an amazing author! This was my first Fossen experience but it sure as sugar won't be my last! She has me hooked with her Spring Hill series, Texas On My Mind.
Riley McCord is on medical leave with the air force. After his last mission, he is left physically and emotionally wounded. Claire Davison seems to be the perfect medicine. They've been friends since childhood but Riley never pursued her because she dated his friend. And even though Riley was hot, Claire felt his friend was the safer choice. Claire is in Spring Hill with her young son packing up her late grandmother's house and dealing with her own demons from childhood. As Riley and Claire help each other, they realize the depth of their own feelings for one another.
This story is wonderful. The characters are so human that you can't help but be drawn in. The story has such a natural flow to it that you feel like you're reading about friends you've known forever. The dialogue is clever and witty. I found myself chuckling aloud every time a character inserted a creative substitution for curse words to prevent Claire's son from repeating them. There wasn't a single character that I didn't like. I can't wait to read more in this series and hear the other characters' stories. Ms. Fossen must have known that would be the case because this book features a bonus story about Riley's sister Anna! I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. How did I get so lucky?
Riley McCord is on medical leave with the air force. After his last mission, he is left physically and emotionally wounded. Claire Davison seems to be the perfect medicine. They've been friends since childhood but Riley never pursued her because she dated his friend. And even though Riley was hot, Claire felt his friend was the safer choice. Claire is in Spring Hill with her young son packing up her late grandmother's house and dealing with her own demons from childhood. As Riley and Claire help each other, they realize the depth of their own feelings for one another.
This story is wonderful. The characters are so human that you can't help but be drawn in. The story has such a natural flow to it that you feel like you're reading about friends you've known forever. The dialogue is clever and witty. I found myself chuckling aloud every time a character inserted a creative substitution for curse words to prevent Claire's son from repeating them. There wasn't a single character that I didn't like. I can't wait to read more in this series and hear the other characters' stories. Ms. Fossen must have known that would be the case because this book features a bonus story about Riley's sister Anna! I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. How did I get so lucky?
July 26, 2020
Riley, an Air Force captain, is injured and returns childhood home to recover. All the single ladies in this town are hot for Riley and want to be his caregiver (yes, really). Claire steps in to help. He and Claire were friends growing up, but adulthood took them in different paths. Claire started a relationship with Daniel (Riley's BFF). Fast forward several years. Claire and Daniel are on the outs. Claire and Riley have sparks (because of course they do!). Riley tries to keep her at arms length (in part because she "choose" Daniel over him and Daniel was his BFF).
This is a mix of friends to lovers/2nd chance (because she always wanted Riley). Claire and Riley were okay. Daniel, Trisha (someone who had the hots for Riley), and Jodi (another someone who had the hots for Riley) were meh characters that were just annoying after awhile. Neither understood the word "no." I also thought the whole plot-line regarding Ethan (Claire's son) were weird. WTF?
I read this for Romance-opoly Drive In Movie moon track
This is a mix of friends to lovers/2nd chance (because she always wanted Riley). Claire and Riley were okay. Daniel, Trisha (someone who had the hots for Riley), and Jodi (another someone who had the hots for Riley) were meh characters that were just annoying after awhile. Neither understood the word "no." I also thought the whole plot-line regarding Ethan (Claire's son) were weird. WTF?
I read this for Romance-opoly Drive In Movie moon track
March 24, 2016
I loved it! I've long enjoyed Ms. Fossen's books for Harlequin Intrigue, but she has a wonderful voice for single title contemporary romance, too! Her hero (and future heroes) are hot; the story is populated with many complex characters, and the love scenes are hot. Plus, she has a real sense of humor that jumps out on occasion in a realistic way. I can't wait to read Lucky and Logan's stories.
Spoilers:
I loved the potty training solution. I can see trees and other painted targets really catching on with
parents going through that developmental stage with their toddlers. ;)
And I adored that letter. <3
Spoilers:
I loved the potty training solution. I can see trees and other painted targets really catching on with
parents going through that developmental stage with their toddlers. ;)
And I adored that letter. <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2016
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review and here it is. 5 stars.
This is the first novel I've read by this author and also the first novel in her Spring Hill series, and I'm glad that it's both, because there's nothing quite like really enjoying the heck out of a novel written by a new-to-you author and knowing that there are more good novels to follow.
Air Force Captain Riley McCord has returned home after being wounded during a rescue operation, and, as is the case with many returning military personnel, he has the PTSD to prove it. He needs time to heal and receive physical therapy so he can return to active duty. Unlike Riley, his twin brothers, Logan and Lucky, chose different paths. Logan is running a cattle brokership, Lucky is on the rodeo circuit, and I'm sure they'll star in their own novels too, as will their sister Anne, as this series continues.
To say that the McCord brothers receive lots of female attention is putting it mildly, and Riley is soon besieged by the available women in town almost as soon as word gets out that's he's back--and gossip travels as fast as lightning in Spring Hill. But the person who gets to really listen to Riley, and to help him heal, is his old and dear friend, Claire, who only recently returned to Spring Hill after her grandmother's death in order to clear out her gran's belongings, make necessary repairs to the house and put the house on the market. Claire has not arrived alone--her 2-year-old son, Ethan, is with her, and he looks remarkably like Riley, as well as resembling Riley's twin brothers, Logan and Lucky, and Claire isn't saying a word about who fathered her son, which doesn't stop or even slow down the town rumor mill.
Back when Riley and Claire were in high school, she chose Riley's then best friend, Daniel, over him, knowing that Riley planned to enlist and leave town as soon as he graduated. Claire, who was raised by her maternal grandmother after her mother abandoned her, was seeking stability, a husband, a white picket fence, children, etc., and although she and Daniel haven't yet tied the knot, he's proposed marriage and she's requested more time to consider it. According to Riley and Daniel's well-established man-rules, that makes Claire off limits to Riley--but is she really?
It's a rocky road to romance in Spring Hill, especially with the local gossip mill working overtime, friends and family members sticking their noses into every part of their lives as these two wounded people come to grips with what's really important. As someone who's moved from the city to a small, rural town, I found much of goings-on rather funny and true to life, and I empathized with Claire's need to help Riley and yet keep her heart safe, even though it's Riley she's always wanted. When she offers Riley a no-strings sexual relationship, things certainly heat up, but he still wants to return to the military and she's not sure how she'll survive if he does.
Yes, there's emotional angst, and yes, there's a HEA ending, and yes, it had me in tears, but I've always viewed that as the sign of terrific writer. Don't miss this one! I cannot wait to read the next books in this series.
This is the first novel I've read by this author and also the first novel in her Spring Hill series, and I'm glad that it's both, because there's nothing quite like really enjoying the heck out of a novel written by a new-to-you author and knowing that there are more good novels to follow.
Air Force Captain Riley McCord has returned home after being wounded during a rescue operation, and, as is the case with many returning military personnel, he has the PTSD to prove it. He needs time to heal and receive physical therapy so he can return to active duty. Unlike Riley, his twin brothers, Logan and Lucky, chose different paths. Logan is running a cattle brokership, Lucky is on the rodeo circuit, and I'm sure they'll star in their own novels too, as will their sister Anne, as this series continues.
To say that the McCord brothers receive lots of female attention is putting it mildly, and Riley is soon besieged by the available women in town almost as soon as word gets out that's he's back--and gossip travels as fast as lightning in Spring Hill. But the person who gets to really listen to Riley, and to help him heal, is his old and dear friend, Claire, who only recently returned to Spring Hill after her grandmother's death in order to clear out her gran's belongings, make necessary repairs to the house and put the house on the market. Claire has not arrived alone--her 2-year-old son, Ethan, is with her, and he looks remarkably like Riley, as well as resembling Riley's twin brothers, Logan and Lucky, and Claire isn't saying a word about who fathered her son, which doesn't stop or even slow down the town rumor mill.
Back when Riley and Claire were in high school, she chose Riley's then best friend, Daniel, over him, knowing that Riley planned to enlist and leave town as soon as he graduated. Claire, who was raised by her maternal grandmother after her mother abandoned her, was seeking stability, a husband, a white picket fence, children, etc., and although she and Daniel haven't yet tied the knot, he's proposed marriage and she's requested more time to consider it. According to Riley and Daniel's well-established man-rules, that makes Claire off limits to Riley--but is she really?
It's a rocky road to romance in Spring Hill, especially with the local gossip mill working overtime, friends and family members sticking their noses into every part of their lives as these two wounded people come to grips with what's really important. As someone who's moved from the city to a small, rural town, I found much of goings-on rather funny and true to life, and I empathized with Claire's need to help Riley and yet keep her heart safe, even though it's Riley she's always wanted. When she offers Riley a no-strings sexual relationship, things certainly heat up, but he still wants to return to the military and she's not sure how she'll survive if he does.
Yes, there's emotional angst, and yes, there's a HEA ending, and yes, it had me in tears, but I've always viewed that as the sign of terrific writer. Don't miss this one! I cannot wait to read the next books in this series.
September 30, 2021
I'm seriously burned out on romance and this book didn't help matters. I'm not sure which killed romance more for me the main story aka Riley and Claire or the short story at the end Heath/Anna.
Either story combines the good ole boys that annoy me the most in reading, Cowboys and Super Military Dudes.
Groan.
Too much testosterone.
Oh and in Texas on my Mind there's the matter of Claire and her mommy issues, which are a big thing, as well as who the father of her son, Ethan is.
Truth be told, I started skimming at the end of the book and I'm not even sure if we got closure on Ethan's daddy.
The problem with this story for me is it just felt like so many other plot lines for the hero. Military guy suffers an injury and may end up having to become a civilian, and perish the thought, he might have to live like the rest of the world.
Nothing pulled me in here, which is why it took forever for me to read it. There wasn't even a lot of conflict other than the two exes that were really in the middle of the book. Nothing, and I do mean nothing made this book stand out for me.
The writing was fine. The characters were likable. Ethan was probably the best of the bunch. He was just adorable, but all young kids are in stories, at least for me. I wish I could say this was a great book, but for me it just fell flat.
Either story combines the good ole boys that annoy me the most in reading, Cowboys and Super Military Dudes.
Groan.
Too much testosterone.
Oh and in Texas on my Mind there's the matter of Claire and her mommy issues, which are a big thing, as well as who the father of her son, Ethan is.
Truth be told, I started skimming at the end of the book and I'm not even sure if we got closure on Ethan's daddy.
The problem with this story for me is it just felt like so many other plot lines for the hero. Military guy suffers an injury and may end up having to become a civilian, and perish the thought, he might have to live like the rest of the world.
Nothing pulled me in here, which is why it took forever for me to read it. There wasn't even a lot of conflict other than the two exes that were really in the middle of the book. Nothing, and I do mean nothing made this book stand out for me.
The writing was fine. The characters were likable. Ethan was probably the best of the bunch. He was just adorable, but all young kids are in stories, at least for me. I wish I could say this was a great book, but for me it just fell flat.
April 30, 2016
Good second chance/friends to lovers story. Riley has come home to Spring Hill to recover from injuries received in the war. He just wants peace and quiet to do so, but discovers that every single woman in town is determined to be the one to help him. The only one whose attention he wants, Claire, is his childhood friend, but she chose his best friend, making her off limits to him. However, there is a spark between them that cannot be denied.
Claire has always had a thing for Riley, but he was determined to put Spring Hill behind him and do something more with his life. Thanks to her somewhat turbulent childhood, she only wants to have a permanent home with a husband that is there for her. So she picked their friend Daniel as the one more likely to give her what she needed. But when it comes to her final choice, will her heart or her head take the day?
I liked Riley a lot, even though he was a bit stubborn about his "man rules". His calling was to help people, and he did that by becoming a combat rescue officer. His most recent mission ended up with him badly injured, as well as haunted by some of the things that happened. He is on medical leave, where he has a certain amount of time to get back to full strength, or risk losing the career that defines him. He wants Claire, but his rules put her out of reach, so he tries to keep things in the friend zone.
I liked Claire too, although she occasionally frustrated me. She is back in Spring Hill with her two year old son, to clear out her late grandmother's house and get it ready to sell. Her relationship with Daniel has been on-again, off-again, and he is currently pushing for her to marry him. Seeing Riley again brings back all her old feelings and creates a conflict for her. She wants Riley, but knows he'll be leaving again, whereas Daniel offers her the stability she craves.
I really liked the development of their relationship. Because they've known each other so long, they are aware of each other's baggage. I loved seeing how Claire was so tuned in to Riley's struggles, especially his flashbacks. She always seemed to know just what to do to bring him out of them. Riley knows all about Claire's childhood, and is there for her as she faces some of her demons while she clears her grandmother's house. It was great to see that having Riley there gave Claire some of the strength she needed to deal with Daniel. Claire decided it was time to go after what she wanted from Riley, even if she was sure that she was going to end up hurting at the end. It took a little effort to overcome Riley's objections, but eventually he gave in to his own desires. This brought them closer, though both try to deny their true feelings. I loved Riley's surprise when he finally realized what was happening between them. The ending was sweet and romantic with a touch of humor thanks to Claire's son.
I loved Claire's son Ethan. He was adorable, and pretty typical of his age. I really liked the way he took to Riley, and found it funny that it just fed the town gossip mill. It was very telling to see the differences in the way he reacted to both Riley and Daniel. I loved the potty training scenes, and Riley's solution.
The relationship between Riley and Claire was complicated by three people - Daniel, Trisha and Jodi. I especially disliked Daniel. He was very close to being a bully in my opinion, in the way he treated Ethan and refused to take no for an answer from Claire. Trisha was one of the women who was trying to snag Riley for herself. Her interference in Claire's and Riley's lives seemed intent on making trouble between them. Jodi was a woman that Riley had had a kind of relationship with. Her appearance in Spring Hill came at a really bad time. She, too, had some issues letting go. It was funny to see what happened when the three of them came together.
I also enjoyed getting to know both Logan and Lucky a little better. Lucky is the wild brother, who travels the rodeo circuit and is a ladies man. I liked the way that Lucky was there for Riley during his visits to the base. It was interesting to see the relationship between him and his twin brother Logan. Logan is the oldest and the one that took over the family business and has made it successful. It's obvious that he really wants both Lucky and Riley back home, but doesn't know how to fix their relationships and make it happen. It will be interesting to read their stories and see what drives them.
Claire has always had a thing for Riley, but he was determined to put Spring Hill behind him and do something more with his life. Thanks to her somewhat turbulent childhood, she only wants to have a permanent home with a husband that is there for her. So she picked their friend Daniel as the one more likely to give her what she needed. But when it comes to her final choice, will her heart or her head take the day?
I liked Riley a lot, even though he was a bit stubborn about his "man rules". His calling was to help people, and he did that by becoming a combat rescue officer. His most recent mission ended up with him badly injured, as well as haunted by some of the things that happened. He is on medical leave, where he has a certain amount of time to get back to full strength, or risk losing the career that defines him. He wants Claire, but his rules put her out of reach, so he tries to keep things in the friend zone.
I liked Claire too, although she occasionally frustrated me. She is back in Spring Hill with her two year old son, to clear out her late grandmother's house and get it ready to sell. Her relationship with Daniel has been on-again, off-again, and he is currently pushing for her to marry him. Seeing Riley again brings back all her old feelings and creates a conflict for her. She wants Riley, but knows he'll be leaving again, whereas Daniel offers her the stability she craves.
I really liked the development of their relationship. Because they've known each other so long, they are aware of each other's baggage. I loved seeing how Claire was so tuned in to Riley's struggles, especially his flashbacks. She always seemed to know just what to do to bring him out of them. Riley knows all about Claire's childhood, and is there for her as she faces some of her demons while she clears her grandmother's house. It was great to see that having Riley there gave Claire some of the strength she needed to deal with Daniel. Claire decided it was time to go after what she wanted from Riley, even if she was sure that she was going to end up hurting at the end. It took a little effort to overcome Riley's objections, but eventually he gave in to his own desires. This brought them closer, though both try to deny their true feelings. I loved Riley's surprise when he finally realized what was happening between them. The ending was sweet and romantic with a touch of humor thanks to Claire's son.
I loved Claire's son Ethan. He was adorable, and pretty typical of his age. I really liked the way he took to Riley, and found it funny that it just fed the town gossip mill. It was very telling to see the differences in the way he reacted to both Riley and Daniel. I loved the potty training scenes, and Riley's solution.
The relationship between Riley and Claire was complicated by three people - Daniel, Trisha and Jodi. I especially disliked Daniel. He was very close to being a bully in my opinion, in the way he treated Ethan and refused to take no for an answer from Claire. Trisha was one of the women who was trying to snag Riley for herself. Her interference in Claire's and Riley's lives seemed intent on making trouble between them. Jodi was a woman that Riley had had a kind of relationship with. Her appearance in Spring Hill came at a really bad time. She, too, had some issues letting go. It was funny to see what happened when the three of them came together.
I also enjoyed getting to know both Logan and Lucky a little better. Lucky is the wild brother, who travels the rodeo circuit and is a ladies man. I liked the way that Lucky was there for Riley during his visits to the base. It was interesting to see the relationship between him and his twin brother Logan. Logan is the oldest and the one that took over the family business and has made it successful. It's obvious that he really wants both Lucky and Riley back home, but doesn't know how to fix their relationships and make it happen. It will be interesting to read their stories and see what drives them.
February 18, 2016
This is one story you do not want to miss the author gives you all the things that you look for in a romance. It is kind of a second chance between two people who have always loved the other but never truly knew it. It is a very touching heartbreaking read which will make you laugh and want to cry. Riley is home on medical leave trying to get his self back into shape to go back out and do it all again. The one woman he has never been able to forget is his first love Claire. Seeing her again is tearing him apart, knowing she has a son that isn’t his is about to kill him. Claire is there when he wakes up after coming home late to find all these women asleep all over his house. At first sight they are right back like they were before he left in the easy world of humor, love and laughter.
Claire has more than one man after her heart which has always belonged to Riley. Daniel is still very much in the picture and demanding she marry him. Claire just wants to be happy have a loving home and family. All the reason is still the same from years ago when she picked Daniel but with Riley home can she turn away from the attraction and passion coming off them. The time has come to pick one or the other. Who will she pick?
Riley is in a lot of pain and just wants to be left alone. There seem to be woman every where each time he turns around that wants to help him through his pain and give a little more TLC than is needed. He only has eyes for Claire but Daniel and these other women keep getting in the way. Why is everyone asking him if Claire’s son is his? He must have some answers and hope maybe just maybe he will win the girl this time.
The author gives you a fun loving funny story which will keep you laughing and also make you want to cry. You can feel the pain and the passion of these characters as your heart goes out to them. The chemistry is strong and will burn up your pages. The supporting characters are just as great as the main. I didn’t care too much for Daniel he is to controlling there are a few ladies I am not too crazy about either but that is how the author wants you to feel. They bring so much entertainment to this story. There will be fights, crazy women, and hot women along with hot men. Riley’s family is a trip I laughed so hard at them. I just loved his brothers and can’t wait to read their story. The author spins a little mystery as she puts some major twist to give you a highly entertaining read. This has a wonderful plot where the words flow easy. Once you read this you will know why she is a bestseller as she gives you a fun tension fill read filled with romance like you haven’t seen. I highly recommend you pick this up and I know you will love it as much as I have.
Claire has more than one man after her heart which has always belonged to Riley. Daniel is still very much in the picture and demanding she marry him. Claire just wants to be happy have a loving home and family. All the reason is still the same from years ago when she picked Daniel but with Riley home can she turn away from the attraction and passion coming off them. The time has come to pick one or the other. Who will she pick?
Riley is in a lot of pain and just wants to be left alone. There seem to be woman every where each time he turns around that wants to help him through his pain and give a little more TLC than is needed. He only has eyes for Claire but Daniel and these other women keep getting in the way. Why is everyone asking him if Claire’s son is his? He must have some answers and hope maybe just maybe he will win the girl this time.
The author gives you a fun loving funny story which will keep you laughing and also make you want to cry. You can feel the pain and the passion of these characters as your heart goes out to them. The chemistry is strong and will burn up your pages. The supporting characters are just as great as the main. I didn’t care too much for Daniel he is to controlling there are a few ladies I am not too crazy about either but that is how the author wants you to feel. They bring so much entertainment to this story. There will be fights, crazy women, and hot women along with hot men. Riley’s family is a trip I laughed so hard at them. I just loved his brothers and can’t wait to read their story. The author spins a little mystery as she puts some major twist to give you a highly entertaining read. This has a wonderful plot where the words flow easy. Once you read this you will know why she is a bestseller as she gives you a fun tension fill read filled with romance like you haven’t seen. I highly recommend you pick this up and I know you will love it as much as I have.
April 9, 2018
Delores Fossen nailed it once again with 3 stories in this series of the McCord brothers. Riley, Lucky, and Logan. They couldn’t be more different but they each stole a piece of my heart fighting for the women they love and the lives they each want to lead. Spring Hill, TX is a small town full of characters who love to gossip about each other all the while adding spins to the truth to make for a fun and heartwarming town. After a family tragedy, Logan easily falls into place taking over the family cattle broking business and “raising” his baby sister Anna, younger brother Riley and his twin brother Lucky. Supporting characters like the Nederland’s and even Deputy Dweeb bring humor and light to each novel. Even the leading ladies have colorful and faithful best friends who stand by their sides, and honestly, I wanted to reach out and high five those gals for their unbashful ways! I can’t recommend this series enough! I laughed, I cried, I often shouted “hell, yeah” or “ohhhhh, hell no”, and hope the following review will encourage you take the journey with all 3 sexy and charming McCord brothers.
In ‘Texas on My Mind’, the courageous and HOT Air Force CRO, Riley, suffers from injuries of his latest overseas mission and is sent home on mandatory leave to recover. When he reunites with single mother Claire Davidson, who also returned to Spring Hill to oversee her recently deceased grandmother’s estate, the heat and chemistry between these two pick up right where they left off 10 years ago. Riley and Claire both come with baggage. I loved watching these two maneuver through a shocking journal, bar fights, a young son that looks eerily like Riley, ex’s that can’t catch a clue, nightmarish mission flashbacks, and career decisions that will no doubt change their futures. Riley and Claire start this series off with layers of passion and loads of heart leading you to follow his older brother Lucky’s own bumpy ride! ENJOY!
In ‘Texas on My Mind’, the courageous and HOT Air Force CRO, Riley, suffers from injuries of his latest overseas mission and is sent home on mandatory leave to recover. When he reunites with single mother Claire Davidson, who also returned to Spring Hill to oversee her recently deceased grandmother’s estate, the heat and chemistry between these two pick up right where they left off 10 years ago. Riley and Claire both come with baggage. I loved watching these two maneuver through a shocking journal, bar fights, a young son that looks eerily like Riley, ex’s that can’t catch a clue, nightmarish mission flashbacks, and career decisions that will no doubt change their futures. Riley and Claire start this series off with layers of passion and loads of heart leading you to follow his older brother Lucky’s own bumpy ride! ENJOY!
January 4, 2016
The start of the Spring Hill series contains some familiar tropes but they are familiar because they work well in romance stories. They start with three brothers whose parents were killed before they were all adults. The oldest came home and ran the business. The other two left after they were grown. Riley McCord, the hero in this book, is home recovering after being wounded. He is one of the two who left and this is his story.
One of the unusual twists to the story are the man rules. Rule one is do not take someone who belongs to another. Claire is the someone and Daniel is the one everyone except Clair thinks belongs to him. Daniel expects Riley to keep hands off of Claire. This is a great set up to the story. Riley and Claire have been attracted to each other for years but because of the rules nothing has every happened. Add in Claire’s cute son, Ethan, who looks just like Riley and you have another twist. Everyone thinks he is Riley’s but he is not. Oh and of course there is the fact that Riley does not plan to stay.
The plot thickens from there. I enjoyed meeting all three of the McCord’s. While Riley is the main male character both Lucky and Logan make appearances in Texas on My Mind. Both are interesting and will make great main characters in the next two books in the series. I also loved Riley's take on potty training a 2 year old. Very unique.
Fossen is an accomplished writer and Texas on My Mind highlights that fact. The story is fun, tension filled, full of romance and has a great plot. Everything flows together making this a fun western romance. Like most Harlequin books it tells a complete story in a easy to read length.
A great start to a new series. Pick it up for a fun romantic read.
One of the unusual twists to the story are the man rules. Rule one is do not take someone who belongs to another. Claire is the someone and Daniel is the one everyone except Clair thinks belongs to him. Daniel expects Riley to keep hands off of Claire. This is a great set up to the story. Riley and Claire have been attracted to each other for years but because of the rules nothing has every happened. Add in Claire’s cute son, Ethan, who looks just like Riley and you have another twist. Everyone thinks he is Riley’s but he is not. Oh and of course there is the fact that Riley does not plan to stay.
The plot thickens from there. I enjoyed meeting all three of the McCord’s. While Riley is the main male character both Lucky and Logan make appearances in Texas on My Mind. Both are interesting and will make great main characters in the next two books in the series. I also loved Riley's take on potty training a 2 year old. Very unique.
Fossen is an accomplished writer and Texas on My Mind highlights that fact. The story is fun, tension filled, full of romance and has a great plot. Everything flows together making this a fun western romance. Like most Harlequin books it tells a complete story in a easy to read length.
A great start to a new series. Pick it up for a fun romantic read.
February 18, 2016
Texas on My Mind is a cute second chance romance. Riley and Claire have been friends for years. He has never made a play for he since she chose their friend Daniel over him in high school. He is back home recovering from an injury due to an attack while at war. Claire is in town to get her grandmother's house ready for sale. Both seem to be at a crossroads in their life.
I liked this story for the most part. I thought Claire and Riley were cute together. I loved their easy relationship that had years of friendship behind it. I was definitely rooting for them. I also thought that Riley's brother's were interesting and look forward to learning more about them.
What I didn't love about the story was the other three people (Daniel, Trisha and Jodi) that kept getting in the way of their romance. I'm not sure I have seen so many people who can't take "no" for an answer. I know it was supposed to be funny and make things more interesting, but it just annoyed me after a while. I also know that small towns are supposed to be notorious for gossip, but really it was a little over the top for me. The other thing that I didn't like was the truth about Ethan's paternity. That was a bit weird.
This is the first in a new series. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next for the McCord boys.
I liked this story for the most part. I thought Claire and Riley were cute together. I loved their easy relationship that had years of friendship behind it. I was definitely rooting for them. I also thought that Riley's brother's were interesting and look forward to learning more about them.
What I didn't love about the story was the other three people (Daniel, Trisha and Jodi) that kept getting in the way of their romance. I'm not sure I have seen so many people who can't take "no" for an answer. I know it was supposed to be funny and make things more interesting, but it just annoyed me after a while. I also know that small towns are supposed to be notorious for gossip, but really it was a little over the top for me. The other thing that I didn't like was the truth about Ethan's paternity. That was a bit weird.
This is the first in a new series. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next for the McCord boys.
February 11, 2016
Riley is a man on a mission, to get better physically so that he can get back into the uniform that he thinks defines him. But when he gets back home and sees his bestfriend and the one that got away things get a little sidetracked. Add in the fact that Claire is in a relationship with her highschool sweetheart that the whole town believes will be proposing any day now and you know things are about to get interesting.
Claire is a single mom raising a 2 year old boy. And the question that is on everyones mind is simple....... who is the father? Everyone in town believes that Riley is the father, but Claire has never told anyone who the true father was. There are so many great things about this book, the characters suck you in from the getgo and never releases you. And you won't want to stop reading, this is an enchanting tail about the one who got away.
This book is full of sugar and spice and a whole lot of nice times.
Claire is a single mom raising a 2 year old boy. And the question that is on everyones mind is simple....... who is the father? Everyone in town believes that Riley is the father, but Claire has never told anyone who the true father was. There are so many great things about this book, the characters suck you in from the getgo and never releases you. And you won't want to stop reading, this is an enchanting tail about the one who got away.
This book is full of sugar and spice and a whole lot of nice times.
March 24, 2016
Was so happy to finally get this book. It is such a good read..I laughed, I cried, I giggled all through the book..Riley and Claire were friends but both took separate roads in life til Riley has to come home to recover from being hurt while in combat. While there he and Claire reconnect and become closer. Claire knows that Riley will be going back to combat soon but she can't keep herself from falling deeper for Riley. Claire's soon Ethan is the typical 2 year old that had me laughing so much with his stunts...to cute he was!!! This is the first book in the series of the McCord brothers..A must read. I look forward to the next story..Awesome awesome book!!
May 31, 2016
Gostei.
É o primeiro da série e além de apresentar os moradores da cidade, que são bem interessantes, nos introduz a família McCord. Nada é segredo na cidade e a fofoca corre solta.
Os heróis são amigos de infância e gostam um do outro, mas nunca tomaram iniciativa porque a heroína escolheu o amigo dele na época da escola. O tempo foi passando e agora ele está de volta para se recuperar de ferimentos sofridos quando estava em serviço e a heroína está na cidade para organizar os pertences da avó que faleceu recentemente.
A história é ótima e tem cenas bem engraçadas entre o herói e as mulheres solteiras da cidade que querem ajudar na recuperação dele. hahaha!
Recomendo!
É o primeiro da série e além de apresentar os moradores da cidade, que são bem interessantes, nos introduz a família McCord. Nada é segredo na cidade e a fofoca corre solta.
Os heróis são amigos de infância e gostam um do outro, mas nunca tomaram iniciativa porque a heroína escolheu o amigo dele na época da escola. O tempo foi passando e agora ele está de volta para se recuperar de ferimentos sofridos quando estava em serviço e a heroína está na cidade para organizar os pertences da avó que faleceu recentemente.
A história é ótima e tem cenas bem engraçadas entre o herói e as mulheres solteiras da cidade que querem ajudar na recuperação dele. hahaha!
Recomendo!
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April 10, 2016Great book, can't wait to read about the other brothers. Kept me interested all the way though. Want to read more books by this author.
December 9, 2017
This was a cute romance story - nothing fancy, just a good sweet read. I wish I could rate it higher, but I found some of the supporting characters annoying, Riley was way too focused on his military career the entire story and then the book ended abruptly before going into the novella that took place before this book.
Riley is home recovering from an injury he sustained while deployed as a combat rescue officer. He's working his hardest to get back into tip-top shape so that he can return back to his position. He's also suffering from PTSD/nightmares/flashbacks, so he's got more than just physical improvements to make.
Claire is back home with her young son, cleaning out her grandmother's house to sale. Her grandmother raised her and she's lost the one woman who loved her. Her own mother left her when she was little and she never knew her dad. So while she's back in town, she's also struggling emotionally as she learns more about how her mother really felt about her, thanks to her mother's journal she finds in the boxes.
Claire loved Riley when they were younger, but she chose his best friend, Daniel, over Riley since she knew Daniel wouldn't leave her. Now Daniel has proposed and she's battling with herself over what decision she should make - the man she loves and wants a chance with, or the guy she cares for who can give her the white picket fence and family she desires.
There were way too many characters involved in Claire and Riley's relationship - they couldn't just give things a chance, they both had to worry about exes and gossiping town-folk. It was really all convoluted and detracted from the story, in my opinion. I did enjoy Lucky McCord - he was certainly an interesting character that I look forward to getting to know in the next book.
Things work out for them in the end, of course, or you have to assume they really do since the book ends pretty abruptly. They will get their HEA and Claire will have a great man beside her to help raise her son (he was absolutely adorable).
There was a novella after this one, but it's really the prequel to the series - it's Anna and Heath's story, or at least the beginning of it. Anna is home from law school and is preparing to transfer to another school. Heath is staying at the McCord ranch while on leave from the Air Force. They had a brief summer fling when she turned 18, but then Heath left for basic training. It's been 9 years since that summer and now that they're back in the same house, sparks are sure to fly. There's some drama with the big brothers being protective and then of course some potentially heartbreaking moments, but for the most part, it's just a quick and sweet story. I really enjoyed both of their characters and hope to hear more about them in the other books.
Riley is home recovering from an injury he sustained while deployed as a combat rescue officer. He's working his hardest to get back into tip-top shape so that he can return back to his position. He's also suffering from PTSD/nightmares/flashbacks, so he's got more than just physical improvements to make.
Claire is back home with her young son, cleaning out her grandmother's house to sale. Her grandmother raised her and she's lost the one woman who loved her. Her own mother left her when she was little and she never knew her dad. So while she's back in town, she's also struggling emotionally as she learns more about how her mother really felt about her, thanks to her mother's journal she finds in the boxes.
Claire loved Riley when they were younger, but she chose his best friend, Daniel, over Riley since she knew Daniel wouldn't leave her. Now Daniel has proposed and she's battling with herself over what decision she should make - the man she loves and wants a chance with, or the guy she cares for who can give her the white picket fence and family she desires.
There were way too many characters involved in Claire and Riley's relationship - they couldn't just give things a chance, they both had to worry about exes and gossiping town-folk. It was really all convoluted and detracted from the story, in my opinion. I did enjoy Lucky McCord - he was certainly an interesting character that I look forward to getting to know in the next book.
Things work out for them in the end, of course, or you have to assume they really do since the book ends pretty abruptly. They will get their HEA and Claire will have a great man beside her to help raise her son (he was absolutely adorable).
There was a novella after this one, but it's really the prequel to the series - it's Anna and Heath's story, or at least the beginning of it. Anna is home from law school and is preparing to transfer to another school. Heath is staying at the McCord ranch while on leave from the Air Force. They had a brief summer fling when she turned 18, but then Heath left for basic training. It's been 9 years since that summer and now that they're back in the same house, sparks are sure to fly. There's some drama with the big brothers being protective and then of course some potentially heartbreaking moments, but for the most part, it's just a quick and sweet story. I really enjoyed both of their characters and hope to hear more about them in the other books.
July 6, 2017
Title: Texas on My Mind - The McCord Brothers Book 1)
Author: Delores Fossen
Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue
Published: 2-23-2016
Pages: 377
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub-Genre: Western; Contemporary Fiction
ISBN: 9780373789610
ASIN: B0166B9I4K
Reviewed For NetGalley and
Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.5 Starts
The McCord Brothers are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas. But these cowboys are about to get wrangled by the love of some very unique women—the kind who can melt hearts and lay it all on the line.
Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson—the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley's rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can't refuse.
Claire always wanted Riley—but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn't offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She's even convinced herself that this time she won't be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claire's feelings—and his own—he'll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who's always lived in his heart.
With strong bold characters, Delores Fossen has delivered a fantastic read that can easily be read in one sitting. Fast paced and well written scenes that vividly bring the story to life. As usual Ms. Fossen has given us a series that will keep us coming back for more. I have read the prequel "What Happens On The Ranch". It was included with ths book. The next book in the series is "Lone Star Nights".
My rating of "Texas on My Mind" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Author: Delores Fossen
Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue
Published: 2-23-2016
Pages: 377
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub-Genre: Western; Contemporary Fiction
ISBN: 9780373789610
ASIN: B0166B9I4K
Reviewed For NetGalley and
Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.5 Starts
The McCord Brothers are the most eligible bachelors in Spring Hill, Texas. But these cowboys are about to get wrangled by the love of some very unique women—the kind who can melt hearts and lay it all on the line.
Air force captain Riley McCord has come home on medical leave to find one heck of a welcome reception. Every unattached woman in Spring Hill, Texas, wants to nurse him back to health. That includes his childhood friend Claire Davidson—the only person who understands how damaged he really feels. In high school, she chose his best friend over him. According to Riley's rules, that should make her off-limits forever. But when Claire suggests a no-strings fling, he can't refuse.
Claire always wanted Riley—but she also craved the safety and stability he couldn't offer. So she chose another path, only to end up crazier about him than ever. She's even convinced herself that this time she won't be devastated when he leaves. Yet once Riley realizes the depth of Claire's feelings—and his own—he'll have to make the ultimate choice: return to the job he loves or stay home for the woman who's always lived in his heart.
With strong bold characters, Delores Fossen has delivered a fantastic read that can easily be read in one sitting. Fast paced and well written scenes that vividly bring the story to life. As usual Ms. Fossen has given us a series that will keep us coming back for more. I have read the prequel "What Happens On The Ranch". It was included with ths book. The next book in the series is "Lone Star Nights".
My rating of "Texas on My Mind" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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February 4, 2017
Riley and Claire have been friends for as long as they can remember, they both gave their hearts to the other but they never acted on it nor even touched, even when Riley left to the Air Force. Riley lived by 'man code' and his best friend Daniel was on and off with Claire so she was off limits due to the code.
Years later Riley is injured and is home trying to recuperate so he can get back out into the field but its not just a shoulder he'd dealing with but PTSD. He has one month to get back to 100 % to be able to lead a rescue team. Riley thought get in rehab and gone without compilations, but just waking up he life got complicated, there are strange teenage twins in his bed and another woman in his brothers' bed he he comes home. Then later on he will be face to face with a 2 year old boy, then finding a different woman in his kitchen cooking, this one he knows since he was young, Claire.
Claire's life was mostly a great with loving grandmother, friends and their parents. She didnt have a mother or a father but that didnt stop her from living life and falling in love with not one but two boys, one was HOT and the other had things in common with her. But everything she have live by will come causing her to look back at everything and she needs to deal with Riley back in town and her as well as every single lady in and out of town, as well as a few past flings that she knew Riley had with. One being Trisha, a busy body no gooder that came back to town in hopes to get Riley back. Then there will be Jodi coming into town, that is in a way Rileys sex buddy/girlfriend. Oh and Daniel her on and off again boyfriend since school and hes there in hopes to take Claire as his own and to rub it in Rileys face. Doesnt help Claire that she has a son that is not Daniel or any other man in their little town, but it's in many gossip circles that Ethan looks just like the McCords brothers and people want to know who is the daddy? Riley, Lucky or Logan.
Lots of secrets, truths and what not will be revealed. Very touching second sorta chance.
Years later Riley is injured and is home trying to recuperate so he can get back out into the field but its not just a shoulder he'd dealing with but PTSD. He has one month to get back to 100 % to be able to lead a rescue team. Riley thought get in rehab and gone without compilations, but just waking up he life got complicated, there are strange teenage twins in his bed and another woman in his brothers' bed he he comes home. Then later on he will be face to face with a 2 year old boy, then finding a different woman in his kitchen cooking, this one he knows since he was young, Claire.
Claire's life was mostly a great with loving grandmother, friends and their parents. She didnt have a mother or a father but that didnt stop her from living life and falling in love with not one but two boys, one was HOT and the other had things in common with her. But everything she have live by will come causing her to look back at everything and she needs to deal with Riley back in town and her as well as every single lady in and out of town, as well as a few past flings that she knew Riley had with. One being Trisha, a busy body no gooder that came back to town in hopes to get Riley back. Then there will be Jodi coming into town, that is in a way Rileys sex buddy/girlfriend. Oh and Daniel her on and off again boyfriend since school and hes there in hopes to take Claire as his own and to rub it in Rileys face. Doesnt help Claire that she has a son that is not Daniel or any other man in their little town, but it's in many gossip circles that Ethan looks just like the McCords brothers and people want to know who is the daddy? Riley, Lucky or Logan.
Lots of secrets, truths and what not will be revealed. Very touching second sorta chance.
June 13, 2017
I think this book just took way to damn long.
Yes it was romantic, and had three or four OH MY GOD moments for me, but otherwise I kinda figured what the end would be like. It just seemed to not drag exactly, but after reading the entire book I'm looking at how thick it is and just trying to figure out why more didn't happen. Or why it had so much filler.
Ethans father, now that bugged the crap out of me.
The ending,
So overall being my first cowboy romance, I am disappointed. It was good, decent, okay, at best. I want to read the other two books, just to see more on Lucky, Logan not so much. I already have the third book, or I would have probably said, nah I'm good let the McCord brothers stay where I left them.
But hey MAYBE the next brother will be more darn interesting.
Also the drama in this book, Daniel, now that was a hoot, Jodi though, that was just plan jane filler for me. Oh and Trisha, lord, Trisha, that crazy woman. Livvy, well, I want a best friend like Livvy.
Yes it was romantic, and had three or four OH MY GOD moments for me, but otherwise I kinda figured what the end would be like. It just seemed to not drag exactly, but after reading the entire book I'm looking at how thick it is and just trying to figure out why more didn't happen. Or why it had so much filler.
Ethans father, now that bugged the crap out of me.
The ending,
So overall being my first cowboy romance, I am disappointed. It was good, decent, okay, at best. I want to read the other two books, just to see more on Lucky, Logan not so much. I already have the third book, or I would have probably said, nah I'm good let the McCord brothers stay where I left them.
But hey MAYBE the next brother will be more darn interesting.
Also the drama in this book, Daniel, now that was a hoot, Jodi though, that was just plan jane filler for me. Oh and Trisha, lord, Trisha, that crazy woman. Livvy, well, I want a best friend like Livvy.
July 28, 2018
This is my first Delores Fossen book and I was expecting a story that is a little saucier and exciting. There was no great storyline, no earth shattering climax, hardly any romance. No curveball to throw you for a loop. Just bland and straight and I even knew what was gonna happen before it actually happens. That’s how straight it was.
There were some good moments especially with Claire’s son Ethan but I really wished Ethan was Riley’s son. I was hoping and praying that the climax would have centered around that and leave me gasping for air. Unfortunately Claire had artificial insemination using a man that RESEMBLES Riley so her son has some similar features with Riley but still the bottom line is: he is not Riley’s son.
This was suppose to be a western cowboy romance book but Riley is not a cowboy. His life is centered around being a combat rescue officer. The author did not write much about Riley doing cowboy duties. That was another disappointment. Cuz when I picked up this book I thought I was getting a cowboy who uses his bare hands to muck the stalls, coral horses, repair fence, take care of a ranch,etc. This story has none of that.
Let’s move onto the romance. It was practically dead. There were no hot dates, no wooing. Riley and Claire hardly spent any personal time together without someone always being present.Whether it was Livvy - her best friend, Daniel - her ex, Jodie - his ex, Trisha - town gossipmonger or Lucky - his brother.
I really wished the author had given them more personal time, sent them on hot dates, dress up Claire more in barely there clothes and makeup to drive Riley insane. But none of that.
This author needs to step out of her comfort zone and think outside the box in order to add some sizzle and spice to her stories.
There were some good moments especially with Claire’s son Ethan but I really wished Ethan was Riley’s son. I was hoping and praying that the climax would have centered around that and leave me gasping for air. Unfortunately Claire had artificial insemination using a man that RESEMBLES Riley so her son has some similar features with Riley but still the bottom line is: he is not Riley’s son.
This was suppose to be a western cowboy romance book but Riley is not a cowboy. His life is centered around being a combat rescue officer. The author did not write much about Riley doing cowboy duties. That was another disappointment. Cuz when I picked up this book I thought I was getting a cowboy who uses his bare hands to muck the stalls, coral horses, repair fence, take care of a ranch,etc. This story has none of that.
Let’s move onto the romance. It was practically dead. There were no hot dates, no wooing. Riley and Claire hardly spent any personal time together without someone always being present.Whether it was Livvy - her best friend, Daniel - her ex, Jodie - his ex, Trisha - town gossipmonger or Lucky - his brother.
I really wished the author had given them more personal time, sent them on hot dates, dress up Claire more in barely there clothes and makeup to drive Riley insane. But none of that.
This author needs to step out of her comfort zone and think outside the box in order to add some sizzle and spice to her stories.
July 29, 2019
I really enjoyed this story! The scenes when Riley was struggling with his flashbacks and nightmares, and the way Claire just knew what to do were absolutely riveting to me. I love when a hero shows vulnerability to the heroine. I also love the style of writing and the way the author describes things, for example, the way that Claire decides to let go of the baggage related to her mother, and Riley realizes he needs to do the same thing with the experience that gave him PTSD. They help each other heal emotionally and that deepens the connection for both the characters and the reader. The fact that there is sexual chemistry (it’s not overdone/not too many details) is icing on the cake.
Daniel was a cliche, besides being the boring boyfriend he was supposedly best friends to Riley but that connection wasn’t really necessary, as there wasn’t a single memory of Daniel and Riley together. I didn’t understand why Claire felt she had to have a child (although he’s pretty cute) and her choice of how to get pregnant made me see her as a little more needy than I prefer a heroine to be. There was a lot of meddling by the townsfolk, for sure, but luckily most of them were developed enough that they were integral to the story moving along (rather than being a “prop”).
I do think the ending was abrupt. Riley’s change of heart was a little too sudden, maybe could have shown him struggling with that decision a bit more ahead of time, but he is a man, after all, and one I’d come to identify with and admire by that time, so I’m willing to give him a little slack. :-)
Daniel was a cliche, besides being the boring boyfriend he was supposedly best friends to Riley but that connection wasn’t really necessary, as there wasn’t a single memory of Daniel and Riley together. I didn’t understand why Claire felt she had to have a child (although he’s pretty cute) and her choice of how to get pregnant made me see her as a little more needy than I prefer a heroine to be. There was a lot of meddling by the townsfolk, for sure, but luckily most of them were developed enough that they were integral to the story moving along (rather than being a “prop”).
I do think the ending was abrupt. Riley’s change of heart was a little too sudden, maybe could have shown him struggling with that decision a bit more ahead of time, but he is a man, after all, and one I’d come to identify with and admire by that time, so I’m willing to give him a little slack. :-)
July 25, 2021
Texas On My Mind is the first installment in the McCord Brothers series. I love Ms. Fossen’s writing style and have loved all of her books. The storyline in this series was captivating as were the characters. I loved the dialogue between all characters and how Riley and Claire were perfect for each other. Then there was Ethan her son I totally loved him he was a smart little cookie. There were a couple of characters that I could have strangled they were annoying as heck. Daniel couldn’t seem to take “no” as an answer and towards the end he started sounding like a little baby. Then there was Trisha okay could she throw herself to the wolves instead of Riley come on he didn’t want anything to have with her. Riley and Claire are going to have lots of bumps on the road before they can have their happily ever after. There was a lot of drama going on with both of them but Riley needed to come to the understanding that his career in the military might come to an end. Sooner or later that career comes to a stop then what he needed to see the bigger picture. He had a little boy that was coming to love him and I know that the moment that he woke up with the Ethan giving him a cookie he was a goner. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I know Lucky will be going ape shit in his story.
September 29, 2018
Texas on My Mind by Delores Fossen is a steamy romantic read. Plenty of emotions to make one cry, laugh, and fall in love. The story was entertaining from the beginning. A playboy like cowboy comes back home. Suffering from PTSD, he's ready to get back into action. But his body just won't cooperate with him. Then there's the woman he has loved since they were kids. She still holds a place in his heart that no other will. Surprises are sprung on these pages, making the story pop to life. I loved reading it. Texas on My Mind was hard to stop reading. Characters were believable and charming. Overall, I recommend this cowboy contemporary romance to all.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
September 6, 2019
I loved this book. What more is there to say? Plenty! The McCord brothers are a wonderful series that I have been lapping up. Each one unique and yet there are things about each one that made fall in love with them. It made me wish they were real and that I were 20 years younger, but alas...try them, you'll love them too
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February 19, 2021DNF @30%
I couldn't take all the "lowering of testosterone" that went on every time something remotely emotional or giving in to physical pain happened. And the "pussy pills" that apparently lowered the testosterone. And the man-list.
I couldn't take all the "lowering of testosterone" that went on every time something remotely emotional or giving in to physical pain happened. And the "pussy pills" that apparently lowered the testosterone. And the man-list.
April 29, 2022
Sweet, Sad, Funny, All kinds of Wonderful Feelings ...
This book has it all!
I loved this 1st book in the series! In fact I fell in love with all 3 brothers!! Soooo ready to read each & every one of The McCord Brother's books!!
Thank-you!
This book has it all!
I loved this 1st book in the series! In fact I fell in love with all 3 brothers!! Soooo ready to read each & every one of The McCord Brother's books!!
Thank-you!
August 2, 2018
Good book, I thought they were NEVER going to tell the paternity of cute Ethan because they revealed it almost at the very end.
March 8, 2019
This was a good book and a good series
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