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The Cowboys Heart
Heather is a recently divorced single mother trying to find her place in the world. Since the divorce, her son has acted out and she is at a loss at what to do. As Heather adjust to the new normal, an unexpected tragedy leaves her in control of a massive ranch. Initially hesitant about the move to the country, Heather decides to make the leap. She quickly gets in over her head at the ranch, until a strapping cowboy comes to the rescue. She tries to ignore her budding feelings for the handsome man, but decides to let go and live in the moment. Follow Heather's journey as she struggles to make life on the ranch work and also open her heart to loving fully again.
*This book is part of a 3 book continuing series.
*This book is part of a 3 book continuing series.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2015
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February 2, 2022
This was quite a nice short read. I believe that there are 3 episodes in all, but I don't know if I will be reading the 2nd & 3rd. It was an ok read. 3☆
March 28, 2022
Readers want stories--Cliffhangers don't do the job
I would never recommend any cliffhanger and will never buy from Helen Evans again. She socks me in with strong characters and then doesn't finish the story. I equate a writer falling onto the "because I can, it's easy money" philosophy of the cliffhanger with a merchant who sells a 15 ounce pound. The buyer doesn't get what he/she paid for. I put my time into being the reader, then the author slams the door and says "Pay me more." Nope.
No more purchases, no good review, no recommendations. I don't have time to waste and nobody else does, either. Evans writes well enough she doesn't need to rely on trickery to sell her books.. Give us the whole story or the whole truth up front so I know to go to other authors who give me what I paid for.
I would never recommend any cliffhanger and will never buy from Helen Evans again. She socks me in with strong characters and then doesn't finish the story. I equate a writer falling onto the "because I can, it's easy money" philosophy of the cliffhanger with a merchant who sells a 15 ounce pound. The buyer doesn't get what he/she paid for. I put my time into being the reader, then the author slams the door and says "Pay me more." Nope.
No more purchases, no good review, no recommendations. I don't have time to waste and nobody else does, either. Evans writes well enough she doesn't need to rely on trickery to sell her books.. Give us the whole story or the whole truth up front so I know to go to other authors who give me what I paid for.
August 2, 2023
Okay .. wow
A woman leaves the city and her sad excuse of an ex husband to her grandma's ranch...you do feel sorry for the son having one more thing to have to cope with. She meets sleezy guys almost immediately, lost in what to do, and then meets a handsome cowboy neighbor.. seems too good to be true on how quickly they fell for each other, plus everything else...not telling..read and find out. Plus the ending, just when you think it can't get worse for her....need the second one!!!!
A woman leaves the city and her sad excuse of an ex husband to her grandma's ranch...you do feel sorry for the son having one more thing to have to cope with. She meets sleezy guys almost immediately, lost in what to do, and then meets a handsome cowboy neighbor.. seems too good to be true on how quickly they fell for each other, plus everything else...not telling..read and find out. Plus the ending, just when you think it can't get worse for her....need the second one!!!!
February 12, 2022
Well, were do I begin. Oh, yes, I really like the characteds personality but Heather was a very strong women by also taking care of his son. But any way, it truned out pretty good but I didn't like how the ending ended. Until, I realized I have to continue to read the second book series on unlimited kindle, huh.
But I loved the book even though was too short.
But I loved the book even though was too short.
November 12, 2017
Sweet Texas romance
Moving back to Texas after her divorce Heather takes over her Grandmothers ranch where the problems start. Can her handsome neighbour Hudson give her some direction on running a ranch. Or will he add to her problems?
Moving back to Texas after her divorce Heather takes over her Grandmothers ranch where the problems start. Can her handsome neighbour Hudson give her some direction on running a ranch. Or will he add to her problems?
March 10, 2019
Book
Book was good, entertaining. Recommend purchasing the entire series as the end of book 1just drops off which was disappointing.
Book was good, entertaining. Recommend purchasing the entire series as the end of book 1just drops off which was disappointing.
March 10, 2019
This was a mostly sweet story. A single Mom inherits a ranch from her Grandmother and then meets the guy next door. They fall in love but there is trouble ahead! Keep reading....
May 20, 2019
I didn't enjoy this book. There was no real character development or depth of plot.
June 15, 2019
Country Romance
A mediocre country romance that moves slowly. Characters are well presented but not a lot of steam in the romance. Nor one of my all time favorites
A mediocre country romance that moves slowly. Characters are well presented but not a lot of steam in the romance. Nor one of my all time favorites
October 15, 2020
Quick read
Good story line . Romance, family and a little intrigue.once you start reading you won't want to put the book down
Good story line . Romance, family and a little intrigue.once you start reading you won't want to put the book down
September 11, 2023
Good
good wholesome romance.story great plot and interesting characters who grow on you throughout the story great for all who love cowboys
good wholesome romance.story great plot and interesting characters who grow on you throughout the story great for all who love cowboys
January 1, 2016
Ridiculously boring
I didn't like any of it, the storyline was really slow, and there were parts which I've read a million times or more. For example, Heather's ex-husband left her for a secretary. How many times have we read that? As a result of the predictability, the sympathy that we, as readers, should feel towards Heather was non existent.
At first, I found the predicament Heather faced to be fairly compelling, since she seemed to be at ends in trying to figure out what to do. But then this brief interest vanished and I began to loathe Her, as she made her decision very quickly. It was as though it was too easy, even though having read her prior thoughts we were aware that it was anything but. For example, she had been concerned about Jamie, about her work, about her ex-husband, but then all of a sudden, there were no issues.
To me, this presented her as a poor parent as she failed to consult her son about the situation and she didn't even present her decision delicately. This made me laugh, since shortly after, she questioned her son's unhappiness and bitter nature. Ultimately, her decision was a disadvantage for Jamie, her son as it meant that he would be separated from his friends, his father (even though his father barely visited), as well as his school.
We again see Heather as a bad parent when she begins to get serious with Hudson, as her son barely knows him and they have no talk about where the relationship is heading. Though, Hudson does claim that he loves both Heather and Jamie, but there are no instances, in the novel, when we see Jamie and Hudson interacting. Thus, presenting Heather as selfish in that she fails to think of her son's feelings.
Also Heather forgave Hudson too easily, which made no sense since she had already been betrayed, therefore you'd think she'd be more careful. Her initial attraction also made little sense, since she was a divorcee you'd again think she'd be wounded or willing to learn from the past.
Also within the novel, there were a number of spelling and grammatical errors.
The novel can be read as a standalone (since the issues at the end are not very intriguing) but not all issues are solved by the end. I am not planning to read the next novel.
I didn't like any of it, the storyline was really slow, and there were parts which I've read a million times or more. For example, Heather's ex-husband left her for a secretary. How many times have we read that? As a result of the predictability, the sympathy that we, as readers, should feel towards Heather was non existent.
At first, I found the predicament Heather faced to be fairly compelling, since she seemed to be at ends in trying to figure out what to do. But then this brief interest vanished and I began to loathe Her, as she made her decision very quickly. It was as though it was too easy, even though having read her prior thoughts we were aware that it was anything but. For example, she had been concerned about Jamie, about her work, about her ex-husband, but then all of a sudden, there were no issues.
To me, this presented her as a poor parent as she failed to consult her son about the situation and she didn't even present her decision delicately. This made me laugh, since shortly after, she questioned her son's unhappiness and bitter nature. Ultimately, her decision was a disadvantage for Jamie, her son as it meant that he would be separated from his friends, his father (even though his father barely visited), as well as his school.
We again see Heather as a bad parent when she begins to get serious with Hudson, as her son barely knows him and they have no talk about where the relationship is heading. Though, Hudson does claim that he loves both Heather and Jamie, but there are no instances, in the novel, when we see Jamie and Hudson interacting. Thus, presenting Heather as selfish in that she fails to think of her son's feelings.
Also Heather forgave Hudson too easily, which made no sense since she had already been betrayed, therefore you'd think she'd be more careful. Her initial attraction also made little sense, since she was a divorcee you'd again think she'd be wounded or willing to learn from the past.
Also within the novel, there were a number of spelling and grammatical errors.
The novel can be read as a standalone (since the issues at the end are not very intriguing) but not all issues are solved by the end. I am not planning to read the next novel.
March 28, 2016
This is a quick starter novella that finishes after few chapters and leaves the book unfinished unless you go for the next book.
I find the cover ridiculous - that a cowboy cannot be decent if his shirt, for example, would be closed? Its annoying that this way it is suppose to attract me as a reader.
The plot started pretty well and I was giving hope this would be a fine novel, until it was rushed with testament and house organisation. Many times I was thinking why when in doubt the main character, Heather, does not call her parents for advice, as they are local and would definitely know whats the story with those unwelcome guys. Some parts of the story I found unfortunately not adequate with the mysterious neighboring guy, as well as managing the staff at the ranch.
I understand it is a sequence book, but - its has to be edited to get into fulfilling the characteristics and make them more realistic.
I find the cover ridiculous - that a cowboy cannot be decent if his shirt, for example, would be closed? Its annoying that this way it is suppose to attract me as a reader.
The plot started pretty well and I was giving hope this would be a fine novel, until it was rushed with testament and house organisation. Many times I was thinking why when in doubt the main character, Heather, does not call her parents for advice, as they are local and would definitely know whats the story with those unwelcome guys. Some parts of the story I found unfortunately not adequate with the mysterious neighboring guy, as well as managing the staff at the ranch.
I understand it is a sequence book, but - its has to be edited to get into fulfilling the characteristics and make them more realistic.
May 4, 2016
I enjoyed what there is of this book, its story was fairly interesting and has a simple charm to it. I'm not a fan of cliff hangers and the length of the story is short. It's got betrayal and lust and love and a definite country charm.
October 12, 2016
The Cowboys Heart by Helen Evans was a bit of a disappointment. This book could have had better editing and it does end in a cliff-hanger. Hudson and Heather's story is slow moving, and looks to be stretched over 3 books, but it's a fairly short read. There's plenty of drama and sizzle.
September 2, 2015
I don't know if it ended so abruptly because I got it free on Amazon or it always finishes that way but it is a very unsatisfying way to end a book.
October 1, 2015
Premise of story is ok. It's disjointed at times. Not much of a story is told. And ends on a huh?
October 24, 2015
I liked the story...so far.
I didn't know it ended on a cliffhanger but as you kept reading with no actual conclusion, you would guess there will be another part.
Otherwise I like the story!
I didn't know it ended on a cliffhanger but as you kept reading with no actual conclusion, you would guess there will be another part.
Otherwise I like the story!
December 13, 2015
Good
this book is not a stand alone story and Idnot realize this before agreeing to read and give an evaluation
this book is not a stand alone story and Idnot realize this before agreeing to read and give an evaluation
September 1, 2016
Was good,
Lots and lots of mistakes. Kinda takes away from the story. Seems like the author is rushing threw. Hopefully the next one is better.
Lots and lots of mistakes. Kinda takes away from the story. Seems like the author is rushing threw. Hopefully the next one is better.
November 26, 2020
I just finished with this book. I enjoyed reading it. It had an ending that I did not expect. I will have to wait till I can get the others to see what happens.
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