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77th Copper Mountain Rodeo #1
Claim Me, Cowboy
The Copper Mountain Rodeo has returned to Marietta and cowboy reputations aren't the only thing at stake… When Summer Nichols inherited half of the Circle W Ranch, she didn't know her rodeo-riding, bad boy ex-boyfriend came with the deal. But sure enough, Tyler Warren, the man who broke her heart and left her in Marietta years ago, is back and living on the ranch again, claiming he wants no trouble. He's certainly not back to rekindle their decade ago romance. Ty only wants what's rightfully his, and then he's gone, but not even family secrets and Summer's seemingly deep betrayal can keep him from remembering the good times he had with the preacher's sweet, beautiful daughter, once upon a time. Summer is more woman than he expected... Will Ty seize his second chance, uncover the real truths of the past, and claim Summer's love again? The 75th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Tempt Me, Cowboy by Megan Crane Book 2: Marry Me, Cowboy by Lilian Darcy Book 3: Promise Me, Cowboy by CJ Carmichael (also the first book of The Carrigans of Circle C series) Book 4: Take Me, Cowboy by Jane Porter The 76th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Tease Me, Cowboy by Rachael Johns Book 2: Cherish Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen (also the first book in The Wildflower Ranch series) Book 3: Kiss Me, Cowboy by Melissa McClone (also part of the Bar V5 Ranch series) Book 4: Please Me, Cowboy by Megan Crane The 77th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands Book 2: Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen Book 3: Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm Book 4: Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
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First published September 18, 2015
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Charlene Sands
496 books194 followersCharlene Sands is a USA Today Bestselling author writing over 50 contemporary and western historical romances. Her books have been honored with the National Readers' Choice Award, the Cataromance Reviewer’s Choice Award and she's a two time winner of the Booksellers Best Award. Her book, The Texas Renegade Returns, was voted Best HQ Desire of 2014.
She married her high school sweetheart and has a beautiful and growing family. When not writing, she enjoys sunny California beaches, bowling on a Valley Girls team, sipping delicious Mocha Lattes or going on “date” nights of dinner and a movie with her hero-like husband.
She married her high school sweetheart and has a beautiful and growing family. When not writing, she enjoys sunny California beaches, bowling on a Valley Girls team, sipping delicious Mocha Lattes or going on “date” nights of dinner and a movie with her hero-like husband.
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September 20, 2015
3.5 First and Last Kiss Stars * * * 1/2
I swear, I think I should look into real estate in Marietta, Montana for all the books I read with this town being the central focus. When I want a little escape and engaging but not overtly angsty reads... I seem to gravitate to these books.
This is a new series based in that special town... and it is about two first love sweethearts who years ago came to an impasse... He wanted her to leave with him after high school graduation and join him on the rodeo circuit. His life in this town and on the family ranch only held painful experiences and memories...He loved his sweetheart but couldn't stay in a town where no one thought to have his back.
She was the preacher's daughter and the only time she ever strayed from the straight and narrow was when she first was alone with the "bad boy"... She had lost a bet and had to pay up with the kiss... a kiss which changed both of their lives. Both loved each other but when he wanted her to leave everything she knew... she couldn't do it. He rode away and she waited for a very long time for his return....
Time has passed and both of these two people have lived lives which has changed some things but also made clear some others...They come together again because his father who never showed this cowboy the love he deserved... did an action the son can't understand....the father willed half the ranch to the long time sweetheart and half to his son.
Now what is our rodeo rider gonna do...
This is a very quick tale of second chance love. The biggest hurdle is if the cowboy can overcome all the personal pain he feels while in Marietta. He is stuck in the past; he is still holding on to hurts from his tough father, heartbreak from his girl not choosing to follow him on the circuit and believing the town still looks down on him.
A lot was crammed into this read; there was romance, pathos and twisted plot points to expose. The foundation of it being based in Marietta but with Rodeo riders being the main draw should be interesting for future reads. There will be 3 other books to this series.
A gifted copy was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.
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I swear, I think I should look into real estate in Marietta, Montana for all the books I read with this town being the central focus. When I want a little escape and engaging but not overtly angsty reads... I seem to gravitate to these books.
This is a new series based in that special town... and it is about two first love sweethearts who years ago came to an impasse... He wanted her to leave with him after high school graduation and join him on the rodeo circuit. His life in this town and on the family ranch only held painful experiences and memories...He loved his sweetheart but couldn't stay in a town where no one thought to have his back.
She was the preacher's daughter and the only time she ever strayed from the straight and narrow was when she first was alone with the "bad boy"... She had lost a bet and had to pay up with the kiss... a kiss which changed both of their lives. Both loved each other but when he wanted her to leave everything she knew... she couldn't do it. He rode away and she waited for a very long time for his return....
Time has passed and both of these two people have lived lives which has changed some things but also made clear some others...They come together again because his father who never showed this cowboy the love he deserved... did an action the son can't understand....the father willed half the ranch to the long time sweetheart and half to his son.
Now what is our rodeo rider gonna do...
This is a very quick tale of second chance love. The biggest hurdle is if the cowboy can overcome all the personal pain he feels while in Marietta. He is stuck in the past; he is still holding on to hurts from his tough father, heartbreak from his girl not choosing to follow him on the circuit and believing the town still looks down on him.
A lot was crammed into this read; there was romance, pathos and twisted plot points to expose. The foundation of it being based in Marietta but with Rodeo riders being the main draw should be interesting for future reads. There will be 3 other books to this series.
A gifted copy was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.
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September 17, 2015
4 - "You lost that bet, and it was my lucky day." Stars!
The Montana Born Rodeo kicks off in absolutely stellar fashion, with Claim Me, Cowboy. And if serving up a huge helping of second-chance love isn’t enough, I got to return to one of my favourite towns - Marietta, Montana.
Tyler has returned to town after an eleven year hiatus, leaving under a cloud he has only really returned to sort out his father’s estate and sell the Circle W Ranch, before making a fresh start with his baby daughter in Texas.
That is until he arrives at the house and discovers that his only love Summer Simmons has been left half the house in his father’s will, and now a widow herself after losing her husband, who also happened to be Ty’s best friend prior to his leaving is determined to return the ranch to its former glory.
”You are so bad for me.
This book was an absolute joy to read, returning to Marietta, and seeing the development of the blossoming relationship between Ty and Summer after everything that happened between them in the past, the author managed to fit an awful lot of story into this novella, and she did it really well.
The rest of the series is certainly going to be on my TBR now –
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
Are due for release over the next couple of weeks and I cannot wait!
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
The Montana Born Rodeo kicks off in absolutely stellar fashion, with Claim Me, Cowboy. And if serving up a huge helping of second-chance love isn’t enough, I got to return to one of my favourite towns - Marietta, Montana.
Tyler has returned to town after an eleven year hiatus, leaving under a cloud he has only really returned to sort out his father’s estate and sell the Circle W Ranch, before making a fresh start with his baby daughter in Texas.
That is until he arrives at the house and discovers that his only love Summer Simmons has been left half the house in his father’s will, and now a widow herself after losing her husband, who also happened to be Ty’s best friend prior to his leaving is determined to return the ranch to its former glory.
”You are so bad for me.
This book was an absolute joy to read, returning to Marietta, and seeing the development of the blossoming relationship between Ty and Summer after everything that happened between them in the past, the author managed to fit an awful lot of story into this novella, and she did it really well.
The rest of the series is certainly going to be on my TBR now –
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
Are due for release over the next couple of weeks and I cannot wait!
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
September 15, 2015
How much can one person lose? How many times can you be overlooked for someone else, or something easier? Heartache and loss vie with love and redemption in this rodeo based story that definitely drew me deeper into the world surrounding Marietta, Montana.
Sands develops emotionally engaging characters who truly allow you to experience their story with them. Summer’s need to stick to her word and be a good person all around, regardless of what that means for her personally. Ty is fighting against a past that he drowns in, even though he wants so much more. Together, and surrounded by the fantastic characters found in Marietta, both developed in this novel and elsewhere in the series, Sands develops a fantastic support system for her loveable characters.
This was a fantastic & completely enjoyable read, it was simply missing that ‘can’t put it down’ quality for me.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
Sands develops emotionally engaging characters who truly allow you to experience their story with them. Summer’s need to stick to her word and be a good person all around, regardless of what that means for her personally. Ty is fighting against a past that he drowns in, even though he wants so much more. Together, and surrounded by the fantastic characters found in Marietta, both developed in this novel and elsewhere in the series, Sands develops a fantastic support system for her loveable characters.
This was a fantastic & completely enjoyable read, it was simply missing that ‘can’t put it down’ quality for me.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
September 15, 2015
Claim Me, Cowboy is a great start to the Copper Mountain Rodeo series, and there's no better setting for a second-chance romance than Marietta, Montana.
Tyler and Summer were perfect together. Their past was detailed and their present captivating; this is a couple who are still in love with one another but much has happened in the eleven years since they parted, including Summer being widowed and Tyler becoming a single dad. And, as they rediscover the passion between them, revelations threaten to end it before it's started.
Charlene Sands has brought her reader a well-paced story combining romance with heartbreak and heat. I can't wait to see what the rest of this series holds in store.
Copy received courtesy of Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Tyler and Summer were perfect together. Their past was detailed and their present captivating; this is a couple who are still in love with one another but much has happened in the eleven years since they parted, including Summer being widowed and Tyler becoming a single dad. And, as they rediscover the passion between them, revelations threaten to end it before it's started.
Charlene Sands has brought her reader a well-paced story combining romance with heartbreak and heat. I can't wait to see what the rest of this series holds in store.
Copy received courtesy of Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest and unbiased opinion.
September 13, 2015
This is a delightful, relatively short, sweet story about a second chance romance where hidden relationships, lies and deceit tore them apart the first time because he felt he had to get out of Marietta but she didn’t know why. He left, breaking her heart, but now he’s back though only to visit . . .
When Tyler Warren returns to his childhood home he finds his first love, Summer Nichols, living there. They have both inherited half of the Circle W Ranch from his recently deceased father. When Tyler left town he wanted Summer to go with him but she chose to stay. He’s always felt Marietta folk think of him as the bad boy who’ll amount to nothing after growing up with disdain and condemnation from most of them. However, he’s never forgotten his first love, Summer and he has done well, becoming a champion in the rodeo scene and he’ll shortly be taking part in the Copper Mountain Rodeo.
Ty just wants what is his and then to get out of town again but when he meets Summer for the first time in more than a decade their attraction is still there but now there are others to be considered …. Will they get their second chance or will revelations of secrets from the past prevent them attaining their HEA again?
This is a great start to a new series with a tale of heartbreak, reunion, revelations, hot romance and angst. I definitely recommend this and look forward to reading other books in the series in the near future!
The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
When Tyler Warren returns to his childhood home he finds his first love, Summer Nichols, living there. They have both inherited half of the Circle W Ranch from his recently deceased father. When Tyler left town he wanted Summer to go with him but she chose to stay. He’s always felt Marietta folk think of him as the bad boy who’ll amount to nothing after growing up with disdain and condemnation from most of them. However, he’s never forgotten his first love, Summer and he has done well, becoming a champion in the rodeo scene and he’ll shortly be taking part in the Copper Mountain Rodeo.
Ty just wants what is his and then to get out of town again but when he meets Summer for the first time in more than a decade their attraction is still there but now there are others to be considered …. Will they get their second chance or will revelations of secrets from the past prevent them attaining their HEA again?
This is a great start to a new series with a tale of heartbreak, reunion, revelations, hot romance and angst. I definitely recommend this and look forward to reading other books in the series in the near future!
The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
September 14, 2015
Something about this story, REALLY rubbed me the wrong way...
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Tule Publishing*
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Tule Publishing*
November 9, 2015
"I love you, Summer... I've fought it. God knows how badly I fought my feelings for you." - Tyler Warren
Second chances in first time love are not really my forte in reading, and I guess that's why I held back on this one's rating. That and the male lead.
Tyler Warren and Summer Nichols have each inherited half of a ranch that belonged to Tyler's dead father. Now, they have to stay together for a time, and convince the other to surrender their own different plans for the place. Summer wants to make it thrive again as she promised the old man. Tyler wants to sell it and cut all ties with his hometown. But the town's once strangest couple was not meant to break apart. Time for Bad Boy Ty and the Pastor's daughter to find again what once made them so perfect for each other - or is it too late?
Like I said, I'm not a big fan of second chances in first loves. I have this theory that if something has broken apart, it shouldn't be mended back because you never know how things might turn out (well, not always, but still...). And in this case, I was right about most of it, seeing Ty and Summer trying to get back together but at the same time fighting it. There was too much between those two to just let go, after all.
But it worked out fine in the end. Even if I wanted to throttle Ty at times. Seriously, dude, open up your eyes and stop being such a DB! Half of the book was spent on Ty insisting everyone in Marietta hated his guts and thought him bad news, and the other half on Summer trying to prove him wrong. I mean, really, it was so obvious everyone worshipped him, what was he? Blind?!
And don't get me started on how obsessed he was with the fact she moved on after he had left, and all the stuff about his father. We get it, pal, life wasn't fair to you, and yeah, you have every right to be bitter. But at least stick to it and stop sending the poor girl mixed signals!
What saved the book? I'd say Summer. She was kind and ready to sacrifice every bit of her being for anyone, without any reason whatsoever. Altruism at its finest! That and the sexual tension, because, BOY DID IT MELT ME WHEN THEY FINALLY GOT IT ON! I was practically chewing my nails till it happened!
As a starter for a series, I dare say it's passable. Hope it gets even better with the rest of the books. Marietta sounds too nice a place and with lots of stories to tell, after all, it would be a shame if it didn't live up to my expectations...
***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***
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Second chances in first time love are not really my forte in reading, and I guess that's why I held back on this one's rating. That and the male lead.
Tyler Warren and Summer Nichols have each inherited half of a ranch that belonged to Tyler's dead father. Now, they have to stay together for a time, and convince the other to surrender their own different plans for the place. Summer wants to make it thrive again as she promised the old man. Tyler wants to sell it and cut all ties with his hometown. But the town's once strangest couple was not meant to break apart. Time for Bad Boy Ty and the Pastor's daughter to find again what once made them so perfect for each other - or is it too late?
Like I said, I'm not a big fan of second chances in first loves. I have this theory that if something has broken apart, it shouldn't be mended back because you never know how things might turn out (well, not always, but still...). And in this case, I was right about most of it, seeing Ty and Summer trying to get back together but at the same time fighting it. There was too much between those two to just let go, after all.
But it worked out fine in the end. Even if I wanted to throttle Ty at times. Seriously, dude, open up your eyes and stop being such a DB! Half of the book was spent on Ty insisting everyone in Marietta hated his guts and thought him bad news, and the other half on Summer trying to prove him wrong. I mean, really, it was so obvious everyone worshipped him, what was he? Blind?!
And don't get me started on how obsessed he was with the fact she moved on after he had left, and all the stuff about his father. We get it, pal, life wasn't fair to you, and yeah, you have every right to be bitter. But at least stick to it and stop sending the poor girl mixed signals!
What saved the book? I'd say Summer. She was kind and ready to sacrifice every bit of her being for anyone, without any reason whatsoever. Altruism at its finest! That and the sexual tension, because, BOY DID IT MELT ME WHEN THEY FINALLY GOT IT ON! I was practically chewing my nails till it happened!
As a starter for a series, I dare say it's passable. Hope it gets even better with the rest of the books. Marietta sounds too nice a place and with lots of stories to tell, after all, it would be a shame if it didn't live up to my expectations...
***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***
Read this and other reviews at: http://cupcakesandpopcorn.wordpress.com/
September 23, 2015
Young love is always a hard act to follow. You always seem to remember every detail forever. It was no different for Summer Simmons and Tyler Warren they had their first kiss at the Marietta Rodeo under the stands. In fact at 16 it was Summer’s first kiss ever. When she told Ty, after they had a kiss to beat all kisses, it was her first. Ty just said that’s what he would have expected from the preacher’s daughter. So, he wanted to be the first and the last guy she kissed too.
It took a terrible turn her senior year. Even though Ty had waited around one extra year for her he could never get her to agree to leave Marietta. Her family and friends. And that pissed him off because he felt like she didn’t love him enough just like his dad. That was the main reason he had to leave he hated his dad for what he did to their family.
Not to mention he always compared him to his best friend Lee Nichols. He couldn’t understand it he always took his side the final straw was the night he left town. Lee and he had a terrible fight while they were smoking by the barn. The fight was over Summer. Lee though she should stay and not run off with Ty. They had a fist fight over it when the cigarette landed on the ground starting the fire. They found his cigarette pack blamed him especially when Lee didn’t speak up. His own father Owen Warren believed him. That was the final straw. He asked summer one last time she said “No!” then he was gone.
Two years later Ty hears that Summer married Lee his best friend. Talking about dying all over again. But the marriage was not the love of her life kind of marriage it was mutual. Summer had two miscarriages which added more strains to the marriage. Then about a year ago lee dies in a freakish tractor accident. Now about a month ago Ty’s father Owen dies leaving half the farm to Ty, who by the way is a well-known rider on the rodeo circuit, and the other half to Summer. She had taken time off from being a nurse to take care of Owen for last year of his life. Ty does not make it home to say good-bye to his father or to go to the funeral.
And when he does come home boy does he have a surprise. Secrets are being kept everywhere. Will they be able to handle them? Can they forgive them? I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
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It took a terrible turn her senior year. Even though Ty had waited around one extra year for her he could never get her to agree to leave Marietta. Her family and friends. And that pissed him off because he felt like she didn’t love him enough just like his dad. That was the main reason he had to leave he hated his dad for what he did to their family.
Not to mention he always compared him to his best friend Lee Nichols. He couldn’t understand it he always took his side the final straw was the night he left town. Lee and he had a terrible fight while they were smoking by the barn. The fight was over Summer. Lee though she should stay and not run off with Ty. They had a fist fight over it when the cigarette landed on the ground starting the fire. They found his cigarette pack blamed him especially when Lee didn’t speak up. His own father Owen Warren believed him. That was the final straw. He asked summer one last time she said “No!” then he was gone.
Two years later Ty hears that Summer married Lee his best friend. Talking about dying all over again. But the marriage was not the love of her life kind of marriage it was mutual. Summer had two miscarriages which added more strains to the marriage. Then about a year ago lee dies in a freakish tractor accident. Now about a month ago Ty’s father Owen dies leaving half the farm to Ty, who by the way is a well-known rider on the rodeo circuit, and the other half to Summer. She had taken time off from being a nurse to take care of Owen for last year of his life. Ty does not make it home to say good-bye to his father or to go to the funeral.
And when he does come home boy does he have a surprise. Secrets are being kept everywhere. Will they be able to handle them? Can they forgive them? I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
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September 19, 2015
Claim Me, Cowboy (2015 Montana Born Rodeo)
First off I love these Montana Born Rodeo Series and this one, Claim Me, Cowboy is right there!!
Great start to meet this Marietta family. Loved meeting Summer Nichols she is a very strong but loving person. She has experience loss, including her first love Ty, leaving her. She is a nurse and was Ty’s Fathers nurse until he passed and he gave half the ranch to her. She of course wants to follow through with keeping her inherited half of the Circle W Ranch. The other half was inherited by her ex-boyfriend, whose Father owned the ranch but Ty left a decade ago. Since Ty left Summer had to live her life and well so did Ty and now he is back. Well he comes back in to town and to the ranch wanting to get ready to sell the ranch. I guess Summer will be there, she will stand the ground she is to inherited. She doesn’t want to sell the ranch, she is a Montana born girl and plans on staying there. Of course there are surprises and so many things to deal with and to think about, including the upcoming Copper Valley Rodeo. This is such a sweet story. So much story in this 137 page novella. I loved the characters and the emotions, well written story about Summer and Ty.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and Tulle Publishing.
First off I love these Montana Born Rodeo Series and this one, Claim Me, Cowboy is right there!!
Great start to meet this Marietta family. Loved meeting Summer Nichols she is a very strong but loving person. She has experience loss, including her first love Ty, leaving her. She is a nurse and was Ty’s Fathers nurse until he passed and he gave half the ranch to her. She of course wants to follow through with keeping her inherited half of the Circle W Ranch. The other half was inherited by her ex-boyfriend, whose Father owned the ranch but Ty left a decade ago. Since Ty left Summer had to live her life and well so did Ty and now he is back. Well he comes back in to town and to the ranch wanting to get ready to sell the ranch. I guess Summer will be there, she will stand the ground she is to inherited. She doesn’t want to sell the ranch, she is a Montana born girl and plans on staying there. Of course there are surprises and so many things to deal with and to think about, including the upcoming Copper Valley Rodeo. This is such a sweet story. So much story in this 137 page novella. I loved the characters and the emotions, well written story about Summer and Ty.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and Tulle Publishing.
September 23, 2015
Summer just dealt with loosing someone really close to her when her ex boyfriend the love her life comes crashing in on her and her world is turned upside down. She has it set to keep a promise of keeping her half of the ranch, and she has some secrets she will forever keep close to her so she doesn't hurt anyone she loves. Tyler is back and he has a women in his life and he is all to happy to show her off to Summer the one girl who got away and who has forever had his heart. He has a week to get everything with the ranch settled and convince Summer she needs to sell her half and get the heck out of dodge he just never expected to have to save the one person he has always hated next to his father of course.
I love visiting Marietta its that small town America that make you enjoy the stop why you loose yourself in the book. This story has some ups and downs with the characters emotions so you find yourself laughing and enjoying and then your heart breaking for them. When the chemistry is there it is hot and jumping off the pages. Over all its a really fun and sweet love story in good ol town America.
Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from the publisher, but this review consists of my honest opinions, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher
I love visiting Marietta its that small town America that make you enjoy the stop why you loose yourself in the book. This story has some ups and downs with the characters emotions so you find yourself laughing and enjoying and then your heart breaking for them. When the chemistry is there it is hot and jumping off the pages. Over all its a really fun and sweet love story in good ol town America.
Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from the publisher, but this review consists of my honest opinions, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher
September 18, 2015
I love reading this series. I really fell for this story. I was surprised at how many spoilers are in the story. It is a bit of zigzaging trying to get to the end. Charlene has done an amazing story line here. Her characters are just as amazing. Summer and Tyler fell in love as teens. She is the preacher's daughter and he is the bad boy. Spoilers. He left town and broke her heart waiting for him to return. He disliked his father. Summer took care of his Dad until he died and left her half of their ranch. This is where all the Major Spoilers come in. It worked well when he thinks the town hates him and then they all back him up. Spoiler. This is a short story and I still needed tissues. I hope you decide to read this book. It will change your mind several times. You need to read it to see how it ends. Enjoy reading this story! I have this book for an honest review for NetGalley.
September 14, 2015
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status: Second Chance
Romance/Intensity: Yes
Conflict/Drama: Yes
Family Dysfunction: Yes
HEA: Yes
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status: Second Chance
Romance/Intensity: Yes
Conflict/Drama: Yes
Family Dysfunction: Yes
HEA: Yes
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October 14, 2022
I hated Summer
She chickened out on going with him. Immediately started dating his best friend and then took half his inheritance. She is holier than thou. I'm supposed to praise her for making her husband wait til their wedding night. If you are hung up on someone you don't marry someone else. She wants the perfect picture in her head of their life together and she doesn't care how much it hurts him. She continually hurts him and places her vows to other people above him. He wants to start over; she promised his dad that she would restore the ranch. He tells her about his miserable dad and his obsession with someone other than his mom. She has vital information that could have cleared up years of head games from his dad but, she promised to keep it to herself. She doesn't love him. She doesn't know him nor does she want to. He has valid reasons for hating his hometown and not giving a damn about his family legacy. He has to fight her at every point and she doesn't care that she's hurting him. And for what? She doesn't love the ranch. She has dinner with her parents every week, but other than that her ties are to ghosts. If you don't love someone more than you do your ghosts you don't deserve them.
She chickened out on going with him. Immediately started dating his best friend and then took half his inheritance. She is holier than thou. I'm supposed to praise her for making her husband wait til their wedding night. If you are hung up on someone you don't marry someone else. She wants the perfect picture in her head of their life together and she doesn't care how much it hurts him. She continually hurts him and places her vows to other people above him. He wants to start over; she promised his dad that she would restore the ranch. He tells her about his miserable dad and his obsession with someone other than his mom. She has vital information that could have cleared up years of head games from his dad but, she promised to keep it to herself. She doesn't love him. She doesn't know him nor does she want to. He has valid reasons for hating his hometown and not giving a damn about his family legacy. He has to fight her at every point and she doesn't care that she's hurting him. And for what? She doesn't love the ranch. She has dinner with her parents every week, but other than that her ties are to ghosts. If you don't love someone more than you do your ghosts you don't deserve them.
October 6, 2018
I enjoyed this book although it wasn't quite a 4 start, more like 3 1/2, but it was a good story and I liked both the H and h. I loved the Marietta mountain setting and the rodeo business.
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March 17, 2023Second chances
Love always deserves a second chance even when life pulls you in another direction it will find its way back to you.
Love always deserves a second chance even when life pulls you in another direction it will find its way back to you.
March 23, 2017
I like this story
The story line was great but to short and not the total story it left me hanging.
Did they get married ?
The story line was great but to short and not the total story it left me hanging.
Did they get married ?
September 10, 2015
NEW RELEASE: CLAIM ME, COWBOY BY CHARLENE SANDS. COMING 9/18.
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CLAIM ME, COWBOY BY CHARLENE SANDS
Release Date: September 18, 2015
SYNOPSIS
The Copper Mountain Rodeo has returned to Marietta and cowboy reputations aren't the only thing at stake… When Summer Nichols inherited half of the Circle W Ranch, she didn't know her rodeo-riding, bad boy ex-boyfriend came with the deal. But sure enough, Tyler Warren, the man who broke her heart and left her in Marietta years ago, is back and living on the ranch again, claiming he wants no trouble. He's certainly not back to rekindle their decade ago romance. Ty only wants what's rightfully his, and then he's gone, but not even family secrets and Summer's seemingly deep betrayal can keep him from remembering the good times he had with the preacher's sweet, beautiful daughter, once upon a time. Summer is more woman than he expected... Will Ty seize his second chance, uncover the real truths of the past, and claim Summer's love again? The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
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REVIEW: CLAIM ME, COWBOY BY CHARLENE SANDS
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene SandsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMistakes, misunderstandings and heartache are at the core of Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands. To err is human. Summer Nichols has bore the repercussions of bad decisions throughout her life. As she seems to be getting herself in order, she is brought face to face with her biggest regret. Ty is the one that got away. He may have walked away but not unscathed. His heart was left behind with Summer. Charlene Sands story of love lost, found and forgiven is a sweet read that is full of depth and steals the heart. I received an ARC of Claim Me Cowboy in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews
About Author: Charlene Sands
Charlene Sands is a USA Today Bestselling author writing 35 contemporary and western historical romances. Her books have been honored with the National Readers' Choice Award, the Cataromance Reviewer’s Choice Award and she's a two time recepient of the Booksellers Best Award. She's an active member of Romance Writers of America and belongs to the Orange County Chapter and the Los Angeles Chapter of RWA. She married her high school sweetheart and has a beautiful and growing family. When not writing, she enjoys sunny California beaches, bowling on a Valley Girls team, sipping delicious Mocha Lattes or going on “date” nights of dinner and a movie with her hero-like husband.
Connect with Charlene Sands
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/CharleneSands
Twitter: CharleneSands
Website: http://www.charlenesands.com
READ AND REVIEW
CLAIM ME, COWBOY BY CHARLENE SANDS
Release Date: September 18, 2015
SYNOPSIS
The Copper Mountain Rodeo has returned to Marietta and cowboy reputations aren't the only thing at stake… When Summer Nichols inherited half of the Circle W Ranch, she didn't know her rodeo-riding, bad boy ex-boyfriend came with the deal. But sure enough, Tyler Warren, the man who broke her heart and left her in Marietta years ago, is back and living on the ranch again, claiming he wants no trouble. He's certainly not back to rekindle their decade ago romance. Ty only wants what's rightfully his, and then he's gone, but not even family secrets and Summer's seemingly deep betrayal can keep him from remembering the good times he had with the preacher's sweet, beautiful daughter, once upon a time. Summer is more woman than he expected... Will Ty seize his second chance, uncover the real truths of the past, and claim Summer's love again? The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
BUY LINKS
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Claim-Cowboy-20...
Ibooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/clai...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...
REVIEW: CLAIM ME, COWBOY BY CHARLENE SANDS
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene SandsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMistakes, misunderstandings and heartache are at the core of Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands. To err is human. Summer Nichols has bore the repercussions of bad decisions throughout her life. As she seems to be getting herself in order, she is brought face to face with her biggest regret. Ty is the one that got away. He may have walked away but not unscathed. His heart was left behind with Summer. Charlene Sands story of love lost, found and forgiven is a sweet read that is full of depth and steals the heart. I received an ARC of Claim Me Cowboy in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews
About Author: Charlene Sands
Charlene Sands is a USA Today Bestselling author writing 35 contemporary and western historical romances. Her books have been honored with the National Readers' Choice Award, the Cataromance Reviewer’s Choice Award and she's a two time recepient of the Booksellers Best Award. She's an active member of Romance Writers of America and belongs to the Orange County Chapter and the Los Angeles Chapter of RWA. She married her high school sweetheart and has a beautiful and growing family. When not writing, she enjoys sunny California beaches, bowling on a Valley Girls team, sipping delicious Mocha Lattes or going on “date” nights of dinner and a movie with her hero-like husband.
Connect with Charlene Sands
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/CharleneSands
Twitter: CharleneSands
Website: http://www.charlenesands.com
September 19, 2015
Oh, it’s good to be back in Marietta again for another rodeo. I love this town, but my word, there’s a lot of hurt going on in this story. Ty was the bad boy, Summer was the good girl, yet somehow the pair of them were meant to be together. Well, until Ty did what he’d been intending to do for years – leave – and Summer chose not to go with him.
Despite all the emotion flying around in this book, something about it didn’t quite work for me. And I think it all comes down to when Ty left. Summer knew he was going to leave, it had always been his plan, and although I can understand why she didn’t go with him, I can’t quite wrap my head around her marrying his best friend. Especially since Lee kept pushing her to stay while Ty was pushing her to go, and the pair of them had a massive fight over it – which led to Ty leaving.
And nothing seemed strange to her about this? She decided to marry Lee anyway? Leaving aside other issues that arise later, I think Ty would be justified in feeling a little bitter about it – and Summer has no right to feel abandoned because she knew Ty would go and she chose not to go with him.
As for her trying to get him to stay as an adult – that really irritated me. She knows all his reasons, she knows how hurt he was, but because everyone in town is suddenly being nice to him he needs to get over himself and dump the chip on his shoulder? Having had serious issues with his father growing up and having his best friend marry the love of his life isn’t cause to feel hurt? I don’t care how many years have gone by, the man is entitled to feel uncomfortable about certain things, and she has no right to belittle him. Add in her latching on to little Becca and certain things felt off to me.
I didn’t dislike this book, and I actually quite liked Summer, but it did feel like she was always the one who had to get everything she wanted, without ever giving up anything for anyone else. I also feel like Ty was justified in his anger since her loyalty always seems to come at the expense of him, regardless of how much she claims to love him. Maybe I would have liked it more if I’d liked Ty less. I really did like him and understood his reasons for the things he does, and expected more bitterness in certain areas – which I wouldn’t have blamed him for. His relationship with Becca is adorable and he’s really sweet to Summer too, which at times felt like a lot more than she deserved.
Even though this is a Marietta book, it’s not particularly involved in the town, and even the rodeo makes the briefest of appearances. So, if you’re new to this town and its various series, then you shouldn’t feel left out or adrift. If you’re an old fan, like me, you might have wished for a few more familiar names and places, but there’s still plenty of Montana cowboy action to keep you entertained. I look forward to seeing which cowboy is up next.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
Despite all the emotion flying around in this book, something about it didn’t quite work for me. And I think it all comes down to when Ty left. Summer knew he was going to leave, it had always been his plan, and although I can understand why she didn’t go with him, I can’t quite wrap my head around her marrying his best friend. Especially since Lee kept pushing her to stay while Ty was pushing her to go, and the pair of them had a massive fight over it – which led to Ty leaving.
And nothing seemed strange to her about this? She decided to marry Lee anyway? Leaving aside other issues that arise later, I think Ty would be justified in feeling a little bitter about it – and Summer has no right to feel abandoned because she knew Ty would go and she chose not to go with him.
As for her trying to get him to stay as an adult – that really irritated me. She knows all his reasons, she knows how hurt he was, but because everyone in town is suddenly being nice to him he needs to get over himself and dump the chip on his shoulder? Having had serious issues with his father growing up and having his best friend marry the love of his life isn’t cause to feel hurt? I don’t care how many years have gone by, the man is entitled to feel uncomfortable about certain things, and she has no right to belittle him. Add in her latching on to little Becca and certain things felt off to me.
I didn’t dislike this book, and I actually quite liked Summer, but it did feel like she was always the one who had to get everything she wanted, without ever giving up anything for anyone else. I also feel like Ty was justified in his anger since her loyalty always seems to come at the expense of him, regardless of how much she claims to love him. Maybe I would have liked it more if I’d liked Ty less. I really did like him and understood his reasons for the things he does, and expected more bitterness in certain areas – which I wouldn’t have blamed him for. His relationship with Becca is adorable and he’s really sweet to Summer too, which at times felt like a lot more than she deserved.
Even though this is a Marietta book, it’s not particularly involved in the town, and even the rodeo makes the briefest of appearances. So, if you’re new to this town and its various series, then you shouldn’t feel left out or adrift. If you’re an old fan, like me, you might have wished for a few more familiar names and places, but there’s still plenty of Montana cowboy action to keep you entertained. I look forward to seeing which cowboy is up next.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
October 26, 2015
First off...I LOVE this cover!!! We all know I’m a sucker for any kind of rodeo cowboy and to throw in a second-chance romance into the mix, well let’s just say that I thought this book was going to be a slam dunk for me. While I liked the characters and how everything seemed to play out just like a Lifetime movie, I’m at a loss as to figure out what it was about this story that just didn’t sit right with me. The only thing I can come up with is that overall the story seemed to be kind of clichéd and predictable. Some aspects we get tied up with a nice little bow, but then others weren’t resolved nearly enough to my liking. There was also something about the emotional connection between Tyler and Summer that just seemed off to me. Summer had absolutely no right to feel abandoned by Ty when she knew he always wanted to go, and it was her that proved she didn’t love him enough to support his decision. I don't blame Tyler at all for how he felt, and he was totally justified in his anger.
Anyhoo…it’s not that I disliked this book, because in all honesty I did find it enjoyable. There were just a few things that didn’t sit right with me is all. I loved how those around the town supported Ty, and Ty himself was a great character. His relationship with his daughter was adorable, and I liked how he had a softer side when it came to the women in his life. I wanted to like Summer more than I did, but I think the fact that she was unfair to Tyler most of the time gave me a sour taste for her. The only way she redeemed herself with me was how she was with Becca. Her losses with Lee made me feel for her and they could have made her bitter, but I respected that she accepted Becca in the way she did.
Claim Me, Cowboy was a sweet and endearing read overall, and it was definitely fun to read. I'd like to see where Jeff goes with the rodeo,and I would definitely enjoy a trip back to Marietta, Montana in the future for sure.
*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*
For this and more of my reviews, check out my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews.
Anyhoo…it’s not that I disliked this book, because in all honesty I did find it enjoyable. There were just a few things that didn’t sit right with me is all. I loved how those around the town supported Ty, and Ty himself was a great character. His relationship with his daughter was adorable, and I liked how he had a softer side when it came to the women in his life. I wanted to like Summer more than I did, but I think the fact that she was unfair to Tyler most of the time gave me a sour taste for her. The only way she redeemed herself with me was how she was with Becca. Her losses with Lee made me feel for her and they could have made her bitter, but I respected that she accepted Becca in the way she did.
Claim Me, Cowboy was a sweet and endearing read overall, and it was definitely fun to read. I'd like to see where Jeff goes with the rodeo,and I would definitely enjoy a trip back to Marietta, Montana in the future for sure.
*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*
For this and more of my reviews, check out my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews.
September 30, 2015
I started to fall in love with this book in the prologue when Charlene Sands demonstrated her writing skills to perfection as she described sixteen year old Summer's first kiss. "The kiss was beautiful, like a brook overflowing, making everything it touched grow lush and full and green." With that description I warmed to both Summer and Ty, her because I immediately sensed her innocence, a touch of naivety and a sensitive nature while Ty appealed for his ability to deliver such perfection in a simple kiss. Ty tells Summer that he will be the first and the last man to kiss her and immediately I was hooked.
Fast forward a decade and we see a bitter Ty returning to Marietta to claim his half of his father's ranch. Things went wrong for Summer and Ty when they were still teenagers and he's not sure he can forgive her. Add to that his negativity towards the town of Marietta in general and we're left wondering how on earth things will be made right between these two.
It goes without saying that Ty is an outstanding rodeo rider, but he's also got himself nicely set up financially and knows his way around a cattle ranch. Add to that a toned to die for body and looks to match and you'll see why he has no trouble attracting female attention.
Summer hasn't had things easy while Ty has been away. She's widowed and has had two failed pregnancies as well. Trained as a nurse, she's cared for Ty's father in his dying year, becoming a friend to him and promising to bring the ranch back into shape after his death. She's none too pleased when she discovers he's planning to stay at his father's ranch while he's in town for the rodeo and even less pressed that he didn't bother to return and visit his father before e died. Trouble is that old attraction is still simmering away there under all the indignation.
This book was such a joy to read! I zipped through it in no time at all and if you like small town romances, flawed characters that manage to heal themselves, and books that deliver a sense of community as well as the passion that comes with true love then you'll love this book too.
Fast forward a decade and we see a bitter Ty returning to Marietta to claim his half of his father's ranch. Things went wrong for Summer and Ty when they were still teenagers and he's not sure he can forgive her. Add to that his negativity towards the town of Marietta in general and we're left wondering how on earth things will be made right between these two.
It goes without saying that Ty is an outstanding rodeo rider, but he's also got himself nicely set up financially and knows his way around a cattle ranch. Add to that a toned to die for body and looks to match and you'll see why he has no trouble attracting female attention.
Summer hasn't had things easy while Ty has been away. She's widowed and has had two failed pregnancies as well. Trained as a nurse, she's cared for Ty's father in his dying year, becoming a friend to him and promising to bring the ranch back into shape after his death. She's none too pleased when she discovers he's planning to stay at his father's ranch while he's in town for the rodeo and even less pressed that he didn't bother to return and visit his father before e died. Trouble is that old attraction is still simmering away there under all the indignation.
This book was such a joy to read! I zipped through it in no time at all and if you like small town romances, flawed characters that manage to heal themselves, and books that deliver a sense of community as well as the passion that comes with true love then you'll love this book too.
December 31, 2015
First reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Summer and Tyler were first loves, not first lovers. After high school, Tyler was ready for a new life somewhere else. When Tyler wanted to leave Marietta instead of staying on his father’s ranch he’d asked Summer to come with him. She asked him to stay. Neither could do what the other wanted. And young love died as each moved on to another life.
Today, more than a decade later, Tyler is back in Marietta. His father has passed away and left Summer and Tyler each half of the ranch that had fallen on bad times. Tyler has no intention of staying. His intention is to sell his half and move on.
But there are secrets buried here. Things that Tyler doesn’t know, secrets that may change how he sees so many things. Summer hadn’t intended to ball back in love again, if she even had ever truly fallen out of love with Tyler. But if he wouldn’t stay again – what choice did she have?
Claim Me, Cowboy takes us back to Marietta, Montana. Always a small town I’m happy to visit once again. Tyler and Summer once had a love worth fighting for. Then secrets, lies and deception forced its way into that love. When Summer couldn’t understand why Tyler had to leave, and when she refused to go with him that love shattered. Now they have a second chance, if they are willing to get beyond the past.
I enjoyed Summer and Tyler’s romance very much. That spark never died and now with an unusual situation facing them it has blossomed again. Now they just have to decide what’s more important – pride and getting their own way, or the love of a lifetime.
I would recommend Claim Me, Cowboy for anyone who has followed the Marietta line of series, for readers who enjoy a down to earth, old fashioned love that lasts. and a couple you will be rooting for from the start.
*I received an e-ARC of Claim Me, Cowboy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
Summer and Tyler were first loves, not first lovers. After high school, Tyler was ready for a new life somewhere else. When Tyler wanted to leave Marietta instead of staying on his father’s ranch he’d asked Summer to come with him. She asked him to stay. Neither could do what the other wanted. And young love died as each moved on to another life.
Today, more than a decade later, Tyler is back in Marietta. His father has passed away and left Summer and Tyler each half of the ranch that had fallen on bad times. Tyler has no intention of staying. His intention is to sell his half and move on.
But there are secrets buried here. Things that Tyler doesn’t know, secrets that may change how he sees so many things. Summer hadn’t intended to ball back in love again, if she even had ever truly fallen out of love with Tyler. But if he wouldn’t stay again – what choice did she have?
Claim Me, Cowboy takes us back to Marietta, Montana. Always a small town I’m happy to visit once again. Tyler and Summer once had a love worth fighting for. Then secrets, lies and deception forced its way into that love. When Summer couldn’t understand why Tyler had to leave, and when she refused to go with him that love shattered. Now they have a second chance, if they are willing to get beyond the past.
I enjoyed Summer and Tyler’s romance very much. That spark never died and now with an unusual situation facing them it has blossomed again. Now they just have to decide what’s more important – pride and getting their own way, or the love of a lifetime.
I would recommend Claim Me, Cowboy for anyone who has followed the Marietta line of series, for readers who enjoy a down to earth, old fashioned love that lasts. and a couple you will be rooting for from the start.
*I received an e-ARC of Claim Me, Cowboy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
September 21, 2015
When Ty returns to his hometown, Marietta Montana, the last thing he expects is to find the love of living in his childhood home.
As the secrets start to reveal, and there are several of them, he is determined he was right at the age of 18, to ride away from the town, and should have never returned.
I liked Ty, he is very straight forward, he is honest, he doesn't hide his feelings, and he has a generous heart. The way he doted his daughter, took care of her, and made sure she had everything she needed, was adorable.
Summer chose her hometown against Ty in her teens. She is the good girl of the town, preacher's daughter, and couldn't, wouldn't leave Marietta, when Ty asked her to go with him. Now, years later he is back. Despite of everything that has happened in their lives since then, the feelings are still there, and burning hot. The passion and attraction between them is something they can't ignore, and are not willing to.
Ty and Summer obviously belong together, but are the secrets going to be too much, is there too much hurt and pain in their history, that they can build a lasting relationship?
Forgiveness is needed, understanding and maturing, so the past can be left behind, and focus on the possibilities in the future.
The story flows freely from the pages, and was a delight to read. It is a novella length, so a quick read, but the story is satisfying, it made me smile and at times wonder about life. Ty had a lot he needed to process, past events and hurt to absolve, to be able to go on. The growth and the process of that is shown clearly, as well as the characteristics of the fine man he has grown up to be.
Looking forward to the rest of this new series, it seems to be full of enjoyable characters, a sweet romance, and passion that can change their lives.
~ Four Spoons
As the secrets start to reveal, and there are several of them, he is determined he was right at the age of 18, to ride away from the town, and should have never returned.
I liked Ty, he is very straight forward, he is honest, he doesn't hide his feelings, and he has a generous heart. The way he doted his daughter, took care of her, and made sure she had everything she needed, was adorable.
Summer chose her hometown against Ty in her teens. She is the good girl of the town, preacher's daughter, and couldn't, wouldn't leave Marietta, when Ty asked her to go with him. Now, years later he is back. Despite of everything that has happened in their lives since then, the feelings are still there, and burning hot. The passion and attraction between them is something they can't ignore, and are not willing to.
Ty and Summer obviously belong together, but are the secrets going to be too much, is there too much hurt and pain in their history, that they can build a lasting relationship?
Forgiveness is needed, understanding and maturing, so the past can be left behind, and focus on the possibilities in the future.
The story flows freely from the pages, and was a delight to read. It is a novella length, so a quick read, but the story is satisfying, it made me smile and at times wonder about life. Ty had a lot he needed to process, past events and hurt to absolve, to be able to go on. The growth and the process of that is shown clearly, as well as the characteristics of the fine man he has grown up to be.
Looking forward to the rest of this new series, it seems to be full of enjoyable characters, a sweet romance, and passion that can change their lives.
~ Four Spoons
November 10, 2015
Thanks to Netgalley and Tule publishing for ARC
First series of Copper Mountain Rodeo.
I guess this series are about second chance at love.
this story is about Summer and Tyler.
Summer lost a bet to Tyler and she had to kiss him. It was her first kiss and he promised it will be her "First and last!".
Summer inherited half of Circle W Ranch from Ty's father and she was living in the house when Ty came back to the ranch to claim his half. He was planning to fix up the ranch and sell it. He despised all the memories of this ranch especially his father. He wanted nothing more than to sell the ranch and move to Texas. However that wasn't going to be easy for Ty. Summer had the half of the ranch and she wasn't selling. She rather buy him off. She made a promise to Ty's father to take care of the Ranch and bring it back to its glory days.
Ty really loved Summer but he wanted her to move away from Montana with him but she wouldn't. Ty saw his father kissing his best friend's mom in the barn and his mother moved out. He blamed his father for his family breaking apart. His father never showed any affection toward him and he thought he wasn't good enough.
So he left her and started his career as rodeo rider. She stayed back and married his best friend Lee.. Unfortunately, Lee past away an year before.
Ty brings his daughter Becca. Summer really wanted to have children but she couldn't. here's Ty's daughter she can dote on She is taking care of his daughter like her own and they were being civil to each other. But so many dark secrets are revealed by his father's letter and it is tearing them apart again.
there were lots of twist and turns. Story between Lee and Ty's relationship and Summer is in the middle of both of them, the story was more like soap, Nevertheless, It kept me interested until the end.
First series of Copper Mountain Rodeo.
I guess this series are about second chance at love.
this story is about Summer and Tyler.
Summer lost a bet to Tyler and she had to kiss him. It was her first kiss and he promised it will be her "First and last!".
Summer inherited half of Circle W Ranch from Ty's father and she was living in the house when Ty came back to the ranch to claim his half. He was planning to fix up the ranch and sell it. He despised all the memories of this ranch especially his father. He wanted nothing more than to sell the ranch and move to Texas. However that wasn't going to be easy for Ty. Summer had the half of the ranch and she wasn't selling. She rather buy him off. She made a promise to Ty's father to take care of the Ranch and bring it back to its glory days.
Ty really loved Summer but he wanted her to move away from Montana with him but she wouldn't. Ty saw his father kissing his best friend's mom in the barn and his mother moved out. He blamed his father for his family breaking apart. His father never showed any affection toward him and he thought he wasn't good enough.
So he left her and started his career as rodeo rider. She stayed back and married his best friend Lee.. Unfortunately, Lee past away an year before.
Ty brings his daughter Becca. Summer really wanted to have children but she couldn't. here's Ty's daughter she can dote on She is taking care of his daughter like her own and they were being civil to each other. But so many dark secrets are revealed by his father's letter and it is tearing them apart again.
there were lots of twist and turns. Story between Lee and Ty's relationship and Summer is in the middle of both of them, the story was more like soap, Nevertheless, It kept me interested until the end.
September 18, 2015
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
When Summer Nichols inherited half of the Circle W Ranch, she didn’t know her rodeo-riding, bad boy ex-boyfriend came with the deal. But sure enough, Tyler Warren, the man who broke her heart and left her in Marietta years ago, is back and living on the ranch again, claiming he wants no trouble. He’s certainly not back to rekindle their decade ago romance.
Ty only wants what’s rightfully his, and then he’s gone, but not even family secrets and Summer’s deep betrayal can keep him from remembering the good times he had with the preacher’s sweet, beautiful daughter, once upon a time. Summer is more woman than he expected…
Will Ty seize his second chance and finally claim all that he’s lost, including Summer’s love once again?
what is Summer father job?
Summer inherited half of the Circle W Ranch. what person inherited the other half?
what family secrets does Tyler find out?
how many books in the Montana Born Rodeo series?
do you like the cover for Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands?
Tyler has a child.is the child a boy or girl?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
will Summer and Tyler be more than friends?
will Ty seize his second chance and finally claim all that he’s lost, including Summer’s love once again?
I highly recommend reading Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands is a 4 stars book.
I got a free advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Charlene Sands.
The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
When Summer Nichols inherited half of the Circle W Ranch, she didn’t know her rodeo-riding, bad boy ex-boyfriend came with the deal. But sure enough, Tyler Warren, the man who broke her heart and left her in Marietta years ago, is back and living on the ranch again, claiming he wants no trouble. He’s certainly not back to rekindle their decade ago romance.
Ty only wants what’s rightfully his, and then he’s gone, but not even family secrets and Summer’s deep betrayal can keep him from remembering the good times he had with the preacher’s sweet, beautiful daughter, once upon a time. Summer is more woman than he expected…
Will Ty seize his second chance and finally claim all that he’s lost, including Summer’s love once again?
what is Summer father job?
Summer inherited half of the Circle W Ranch. what person inherited the other half?
what family secrets does Tyler find out?
how many books in the Montana Born Rodeo series?
do you like the cover for Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands?
Tyler has a child.is the child a boy or girl?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
will Summer and Tyler be more than friends?
will Ty seize his second chance and finally claim all that he’s lost, including Summer’s love once again?
I highly recommend reading Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands is a 4 stars book.
I got a free advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Charlene Sands.
The 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series
Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands
Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
July 28, 2016
This book was received free via Netgalley for an honest review. My review is below.
The Copper Mountain Rodeo is back for another year and another batch of books. To start off is Claim Me, Cowboy, a second chances story between high school sweethearts who were also the "good girl" and "bad boy". Tyler has a lot of pent up hate for his father, his best friend, the girl he loved, and the town of Marietta. He wants nothing more than to get back out and sever all ties. Summer is a nurse. She has been left with pretty much nothing but half of Ty's ranch after the death of her husband, Ty's best friend, and Ty's father. She just wants Ty to hurry up and get out of Marietta leaving her alone. But secrets and anger don't keep well in Marietta. So secrets are revealed and anger is cooled.
I didn't feel the emotion as much as in other books this time around. It's obvious that both Ty and Summer are hurting but the emotion just didn't translate as well from the pages. Some aspects of the story come out of left field and others get tied up way too neatly. Ty is ostensibly back for the rodeo, but the rodeo is a very tiny bit part in the book. I would definitely like to have seen more of it since this is a Rodeo book. There was a bit more of a sense of isolation in this book: a single mention of Big Z's, the Rodeo, but the strong town feeling was definitely missing in this one.
Overall, an enjoyable book, but not as compelling as other second chance stories in this line.
The Copper Mountain Rodeo is back for another year and another batch of books. To start off is Claim Me, Cowboy, a second chances story between high school sweethearts who were also the "good girl" and "bad boy". Tyler has a lot of pent up hate for his father, his best friend, the girl he loved, and the town of Marietta. He wants nothing more than to get back out and sever all ties. Summer is a nurse. She has been left with pretty much nothing but half of Ty's ranch after the death of her husband, Ty's best friend, and Ty's father. She just wants Ty to hurry up and get out of Marietta leaving her alone. But secrets and anger don't keep well in Marietta. So secrets are revealed and anger is cooled.
I didn't feel the emotion as much as in other books this time around. It's obvious that both Ty and Summer are hurting but the emotion just didn't translate as well from the pages. Some aspects of the story come out of left field and others get tied up way too neatly. Ty is ostensibly back for the rodeo, but the rodeo is a very tiny bit part in the book. I would definitely like to have seen more of it since this is a Rodeo book. There was a bit more of a sense of isolation in this book: a single mention of Big Z's, the Rodeo, but the strong town feeling was definitely missing in this one.
Overall, an enjoyable book, but not as compelling as other second chance stories in this line.
October 6, 2015
Claim Me, Cowboy (2015 Copper Mountain Rodeo, Book 1) is the start of year 3 for the series. It starts out with a wonderful prologue and then switches to 11 years later. I wanted to know what had happened to cause the obvious division. Charlene Sands really holed me in. Much of the unanswered is not revealed until an impromptu visit near the end of the book. I thought it was fitting to hear that person’s side of the story, neatly tying up the past.
I like Summer and could see her dilemma in trying to do what is right. I also appreciated that her spiritual family was not portrayed as being rigid and stern, which is so often the case. Tyler took a little longer for me to love. However, like Summer seeing him with his very young daughter did it for me. He is not a man who will follow in his father’s footsteps. Yeah!!
This is a wonderful started to the 2015 series. We don’t know who won the rodeo. It is strongly implied that it was Jeff. I hope this younger champion gets his own story sometime.
The publisher through Net Galley provided a copy.
I like Summer and could see her dilemma in trying to do what is right. I also appreciated that her spiritual family was not portrayed as being rigid and stern, which is so often the case. Tyler took a little longer for me to love. However, like Summer seeing him with his very young daughter did it for me. He is not a man who will follow in his father’s footsteps. Yeah!!
This is a wonderful started to the 2015 series. We don’t know who won the rodeo. It is strongly implied that it was Jeff. I hope this younger champion gets his own story sometime.
The publisher through Net Galley provided a copy.
September 18, 2015
A fabulous second chance romance.
Eleven years ago Summer Nichols lost a bet to Tyler Warren. Her pay up was to kiss him. Summer never forgot that kiss or Tyler after he left town to join the rodeo. Summer went on to marry Ty’s best friend who eventually lost his life in a tractor accident.
Ty has returned to Marietta for the rodeo and to handle his father’s estate after his death. Summer had been a nurse when she quit her job to move in and take care of Owen, Ty’s father, after his heart attack. She remains in the house because she was given half of it in Owen’s will. The other half belongs to Ty. But Ty doesn’t plan on staying in town. He has other plans for his life.
Summer gets the surprise of her life when Ty moves in with a baby. If it is Ty’s baby, where is the mother? Summer always wanted a baby, but wasn’t able to have one. Will baby Becca be the one to reunite Summer and Ty?
I enjoyed this story a lot. I couldn’t put it down. Ty and Summer were perfect for each other.
Eleven years ago Summer Nichols lost a bet to Tyler Warren. Her pay up was to kiss him. Summer never forgot that kiss or Tyler after he left town to join the rodeo. Summer went on to marry Ty’s best friend who eventually lost his life in a tractor accident.
Ty has returned to Marietta for the rodeo and to handle his father’s estate after his death. Summer had been a nurse when she quit her job to move in and take care of Owen, Ty’s father, after his heart attack. She remains in the house because she was given half of it in Owen’s will. The other half belongs to Ty. But Ty doesn’t plan on staying in town. He has other plans for his life.
Summer gets the surprise of her life when Ty moves in with a baby. If it is Ty’s baby, where is the mother? Summer always wanted a baby, but wasn’t able to have one. Will baby Becca be the one to reunite Summer and Ty?
I enjoyed this story a lot. I couldn’t put it down. Ty and Summer were perfect for each other.
September 18, 2015
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Note: This ARC was provided by Tule Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Claim Me, Cowboy by bestselling author Charlene Sands is the first story in the multi-authored 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series and is a second chance romance with ten years' worth of hurt and betrayal. This was a good start to the series and one that had a great deal of drama-filled issues that the main characters, Summer Nichols and Tyler Warren, had to contend with. For such a short read, Charlene Sands does an exceptional job providing readers with more than sufficient back stories that give us a better understanding of what caused the two to separate from both their viewpoints. It's difficult to find fault in just one person, though I couldn't help but feel Tyler's pain from Summer's marriage to his issues with his father was greater and outweighed whatever Summer felt. Claim Me, Cowboy gets four stars. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by Tule Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Claim Me, Cowboy by bestselling author Charlene Sands is the first story in the multi-authored 2015 Montana Born Rodeo series and is a second chance romance with ten years' worth of hurt and betrayal. This was a good start to the series and one that had a great deal of drama-filled issues that the main characters, Summer Nichols and Tyler Warren, had to contend with. For such a short read, Charlene Sands does an exceptional job providing readers with more than sufficient back stories that give us a better understanding of what caused the two to separate from both their viewpoints. It's difficult to find fault in just one person, though I couldn't help but feel Tyler's pain from Summer's marriage to his issues with his father was greater and outweighed whatever Summer felt. Claim Me, Cowboy gets four stars. ♥
October 18, 2015
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley/Tule Publishing for an honest review. "Claim Me, Cowboy" by Charlene Sands is book one of the "2015 Cooper Mountain Rodeo". This is Ty and Summer's story. They were each other's first love but things happened and they went their separate ways. Ty and Summer meet up again after eleven years. You think you know where the author is going with the story but there are surprises that I wasn't expecting. I don't want to say too much because the surprises really add to the story. Ty and Summer still have feelings for each other. There have been so much hurt and misunderstandings that may prevent them from the love they could have together. The reader can feel the hurt, love, and sexual attraction between Ty and Summer. This is a sweet and steamy romance. Charlene Sands packs so much into this quick read that you don't miss a thing. I look forward to reading other books by Charlene Sands. FYI, contains mature content.
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September 16, 2015
I was provided with an ARC copy of Claim Me, Cowboy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Summer Simmons Nichols never forgot her first kiss even at the age of 16 which she lost on a bet with Tyler Warren. Both had dreams that were opposite from each other so they went their own ways and finally reconnected after Tyler's father passed away and he returns to clear up the estate. Tyler was surprised to learn he has a daughter that was left with him but nothing is going to take Becca from his life anymore.
The story moves quickly and Charlene Sands will keep readers hanging on to every word, wondering what she'll create next. Sizzling sex scenes finally for Summer and Tyler. Well written with plenty of detail and it really lets you connect with the characters and love them all.
Summer Simmons Nichols never forgot her first kiss even at the age of 16 which she lost on a bet with Tyler Warren. Both had dreams that were opposite from each other so they went their own ways and finally reconnected after Tyler's father passed away and he returns to clear up the estate. Tyler was surprised to learn he has a daughter that was left with him but nothing is going to take Becca from his life anymore.
The story moves quickly and Charlene Sands will keep readers hanging on to every word, wondering what she'll create next. Sizzling sex scenes finally for Summer and Tyler. Well written with plenty of detail and it really lets you connect with the characters and love them all.
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