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Lonesome Cowboy
“Thrilling, heartfelt and entertaining, Lonesome Cowboy is so much more than a cookie-cutter Western novel! Tenacious and talented, Kyle Kelly holds on to a dream of becoming a famous country-western singer and songwriter. He and his father, Cowboy Red, push through disappointments and small-time gigs until finally landing a prime performance at the opening of Wonderland Park. Their Nashville careers skyrocket, Kyle is offered a lucrative movie contract and the future looks bright. But life begins to change when he meets and falls in love with Miranda. Kyle plans to marry the girl and start a family … until tragedy compels Miranda to return to Mexico. In his pursuit of a future with his true love, Kyle unravels a dangerous and tangled web and finds himself the target of merciless forces in Mexico who are determined to keep them apart. Part action-adventure book and part romance story, writer Frank Lowe’s Lonesome Cowboy is so much more than the sum of these parts. Here’s what readers are saying about the ” “The characters, both primary and secondary are well drawn and engaging … [It’s] a fast paced tale about a man who chased a dream, only to give it up for a love so deep that he was willing to change his language, his country, his way of life and even his name. The journey he takes while he creates this new life will keep you turning the pages.” “I fell in love with this book and storyline.” “I highly recommend Lonesome Cowboy as a story of inspiration and following your dreams.”
284 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2015
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February 18, 2017
First of all l would like to say a big thank you to frank lowe for sending me his book and giving me the chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review l am glad this book is on my bookshelf l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this. I normally don't read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. The author is really nice and l highly recommend this book. I would love to read more from this author and read more about Kyle and red. I was sent this book by bostick communications and l want to say a big thank you to them as well. I was sad to read that Dave aka red had a heart attack l am also glad he survived his heart attack. I was sad to read that victor Romero-Duarte died and how the family was grieving for their only son. I was sad to read that Dave aka red had gallstones and had to have his gallbladder removed l was sad to read that Miranda and victor's mother elena died. This book was very easy to get in to and l found it hard to put down once l started reading it. This book will have you hooked and waiting to read more. I was happy to read that max and esmeralda got married and expecting their first baby. I was sad to read that Dave aka red was going blind and it is nice that Dave has a dog named buddy. Max and esmeralda was living with Dave aka red. It is nice for Dave to have somebody to keep him company max and esmeralda could help Dave with stuff he could not do due to his sight l like that Kyle kept in touch with his father by letters and phone. I fell in love with this book and storyline. I can not put in to words how great this book is l would tell people that they should read this book themselves to know how great this book really is. I was happy to read that Kyle and Miranda got married and Miranda give Kyle victor's ring. Kyle and Miranda had twin boys one of the boy was named prospero after his grandfather the other boy was named gonzalo after his uncle who went by victor. Kyle helped emilio get a degree and he come back to Mexico for Kyle and Miranda's wedding day. Kyle was upset that his father did not come to the wedding. Kyle took the surname Romero-Duarte so the twins who carry on the Romero-Duarte family name. When the twins where two years old their grandfather prospero had a heart attack and sadly passed away. Prospero wished to be buried at the side of his son victor and his wife elena which Kyle and Miranda did l was sad to read that the twins would never know prospero, Elena or victor. Kyle looked at his father in law as a second father. There is 3 parts to this book and 279 pages. I was happy to read that Kyle,Miranda,prospero and gonzalo come to visit Dave to ask him to come live with them in Mexico they asked him to see them off and they showed Dave around the plane and they took him and buddy to Mexico. Dave eyesight got a bit better and he loved spending time with his son, grandsons and daughter in law. Miranda's auntie sounds jealous that Miranda's father left everything to Miranda and Kyle. I was sad to read that kyle and roberto died in a fire trying to save the life of horses. Prospero and gonzalo found it hard after Kyle passed away. Kyle and roberto was buried side by side. Prospero loved playing music and gonzalo loved drawing. Dave was heartbroken over Kyle's death l was happy to read that prospero took Dave and buddy home to Appleton and prospero was following in his father's footsteps in music.
October 16, 2015
Lonesome Cowboy by Frank Lowe
Wanted to read this book because it's about the options a man has.
This is a story of Kyle who is on the road with his father where they sing duets, hoping to make it big in the country western music field.
They've traveled to many venues and land at Wunderland where they are taken seriously. Problem is his father becomes ill and Kyle must continue the show without him.
He finds out later just how serious the medical emergency is and then he has many choices to make. He has to make a living for him and his father, and there are many other secrets and mysteries along the way.
In the business they meet many who've helped them along the way, as more horrid details are revealed as to the past and what it means for him and the family.
Kyle hopes he is making the right choices as he tries to reinvent his life without his father along for him. Many opportunities arise and I liked the travel and the circumstances.
Especially like the lawyer language and how they are able to keep what is theirs. Interesting how things turn out in the end, didn't see it coming.
Seems another book in the series where this one leaves off. Enjoyed the read but would've really liked it with romance as this is my main reading genre. Good story line.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Wanted to read this book because it's about the options a man has.
This is a story of Kyle who is on the road with his father where they sing duets, hoping to make it big in the country western music field.
They've traveled to many venues and land at Wunderland where they are taken seriously. Problem is his father becomes ill and Kyle must continue the show without him.
He finds out later just how serious the medical emergency is and then he has many choices to make. He has to make a living for him and his father, and there are many other secrets and mysteries along the way.
In the business they meet many who've helped them along the way, as more horrid details are revealed as to the past and what it means for him and the family.
Kyle hopes he is making the right choices as he tries to reinvent his life without his father along for him. Many opportunities arise and I liked the travel and the circumstances.
Especially like the lawyer language and how they are able to keep what is theirs. Interesting how things turn out in the end, didn't see it coming.
Seems another book in the series where this one leaves off. Enjoyed the read but would've really liked it with romance as this is my main reading genre. Good story line.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
February 17, 2018
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (02/18)
Not your typical western story, “Lonesome Cowboy” by Frank Lowe is full of romance, drama, intrigue and personal growth that will leave readers thoroughly entertained.
When country western singer Cowboy Red and his son Kyle Kelly's tour takes them to Wonderland Park, their lives are drastically changed. Kyle discovers that his father has withheld secrets from his past, especially regarding this place. While Kyle's interest in the past is piqued, he also must handle his skyrocketing career. In addition to all of this, Kyle falls head over heels for Miranda, who is more than she seems. When tragedy strikes Miranda's family Kyle is torn between following fame and money or his heart. Unfortunately, Miranda's responsibility to her family will not allow room for Kyle in her life. As he is trying to find a solution, his father's health is declining. Kyle decides to follow his heart and go down to Mexico to win Miranda and her family over. He knows it won't be easy, but he is surprised to discover the depth of her family's responsibilities and that not all the members are loyal. Kyle's journey helps him mature and evolve into an amazing man with an incredible story.
“Lonesome Cowboy” tells a poignant coming of age story about a talented, charismatic young man who is faced with life altering choices that do not have easy solutions. Trusting and following his heart places him on the most difficult path, however, it is the only one with which he can live. As Kyle learns about his father's past, he knows he doesn't want to go through life with regrets.
The complexities of this story make for a great read however, at times readers will have to suspend their beliefs because some of the events become too convoluted to be believable. Readers will enjoy the descriptions of the places and people in both the United States and in Mexico. The characters are interesting. Whether they are good or bad, they are complex.
I recommend “Lonesome Cowboy” by Frank Lowe for fans of romantic fiction that has some depth. This would be a great choice to take on vacation!
Not your typical western story, “Lonesome Cowboy” by Frank Lowe is full of romance, drama, intrigue and personal growth that will leave readers thoroughly entertained.
When country western singer Cowboy Red and his son Kyle Kelly's tour takes them to Wonderland Park, their lives are drastically changed. Kyle discovers that his father has withheld secrets from his past, especially regarding this place. While Kyle's interest in the past is piqued, he also must handle his skyrocketing career. In addition to all of this, Kyle falls head over heels for Miranda, who is more than she seems. When tragedy strikes Miranda's family Kyle is torn between following fame and money or his heart. Unfortunately, Miranda's responsibility to her family will not allow room for Kyle in her life. As he is trying to find a solution, his father's health is declining. Kyle decides to follow his heart and go down to Mexico to win Miranda and her family over. He knows it won't be easy, but he is surprised to discover the depth of her family's responsibilities and that not all the members are loyal. Kyle's journey helps him mature and evolve into an amazing man with an incredible story.
“Lonesome Cowboy” tells a poignant coming of age story about a talented, charismatic young man who is faced with life altering choices that do not have easy solutions. Trusting and following his heart places him on the most difficult path, however, it is the only one with which he can live. As Kyle learns about his father's past, he knows he doesn't want to go through life with regrets.
The complexities of this story make for a great read however, at times readers will have to suspend their beliefs because some of the events become too convoluted to be believable. Readers will enjoy the descriptions of the places and people in both the United States and in Mexico. The characters are interesting. Whether they are good or bad, they are complex.
I recommend “Lonesome Cowboy” by Frank Lowe for fans of romantic fiction that has some depth. This would be a great choice to take on vacation!
June 22, 2018
Lonesome Cowboy by Frank Lowe is the story of Kyle Kelly and his father, Red, as they navigate life, love, loss, and the country music scene. Its title, Lonesome Cowboy, plays with a double entendre here, as the name of Red's best-selling and most popular song, and as Kyle attempts to maneuver through past and present experiences, often (and ultimately) with a great deal of success and in the beginning, with frequent setbacks beforehand. His father shares varied struggles and difficulty of his own, all conveyed in a third person narrative that allows for something of an omniscient view of their dynamic relationship and the tornados of conflict that revolve around them.
I enjoyed the soft unveiling of characters in Frank Lowe's Lonesome Cowboy. There is a restraint in Lowe's peeling of layers and the development of Kyle and Red that required patience as a reader but that paid off extremely well as the arc began to grasp its trajectory. This is a very human story that delves into a relationship that it feels like few author's attempt to cover. We read so much about mothers and daughters, where fathers and sons somehow end up being glossed over. Lowe is gifted with description and foreshadowing and it was easy to find myself engrossed in scenes that crossed a multitude of borders in both the physical and emotional sense. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the rewards a slow-burning narrative offers and endings that tie up all of the loose strings in a satisfying and powerful way.
Review written for Readers' Favorite.
I enjoyed the soft unveiling of characters in Frank Lowe's Lonesome Cowboy. There is a restraint in Lowe's peeling of layers and the development of Kyle and Red that required patience as a reader but that paid off extremely well as the arc began to grasp its trajectory. This is a very human story that delves into a relationship that it feels like few author's attempt to cover. We read so much about mothers and daughters, where fathers and sons somehow end up being glossed over. Lowe is gifted with description and foreshadowing and it was easy to find myself engrossed in scenes that crossed a multitude of borders in both the physical and emotional sense. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the rewards a slow-burning narrative offers and endings that tie up all of the loose strings in a satisfying and powerful way.
Review written for Readers' Favorite.
October 24, 2015
Lonesome Cowboy by Frank Lowe is a story about a young man who must reinvent himself in order to chase his dreams.The story opens with Red, a singing cowboy, getting ready to sing in a town he swore he’d never return to. He only returned because his son, Kyle, urged him too. But Red has seen a very painful life, a life that his son knew very little of. Kyle will soon learn the painful secret his father has been hiding. Once Red, whose real name is David, confronts his past, it opens a world of opportunity for his son. Kyle soon meets Miranda Romero-Durante, a beautiful Mexican woman who works at her family’s restaurant. After a sudden tragedy, the family is forced to return to Mexico, leaving Kyle behind to figure out a way for his future with Miranda. He is faced with a great challenge as he is not Mexican and Miranda’s family will look to her to carry on the family name with a Mexican man. Will Kyle be able to find a way to build a life with Miranda?
I enjoyed this book. I thought it would be about a struggling singer who finally makes it big but it was better than that. I loved a line which David speaks to Kyle, “Never only means not yet,” meaning don’t give up. I also loved the final confrontation with Miranda’s scheming aunt. It was a great “HA! In your face!” moment. I highly recommend Lonesome Cowboy as a story of inspiration and following your dreams.
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I enjoyed this book. I thought it would be about a struggling singer who finally makes it big but it was better than that. I loved a line which David speaks to Kyle, “Never only means not yet,” meaning don’t give up. I also loved the final confrontation with Miranda’s scheming aunt. It was a great “HA! In your face!” moment. I highly recommend Lonesome Cowboy as a story of inspiration and following your dreams.
Lonesome Cowboy
is available on
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October 6, 2015
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
First of all I have to say this is not my usual kind of book, so I found it refreshing.
Lonesome Cowboy is about a boy, Kyle, who falls in love with music and later on, with a girl. Even though things seem impossible between the two of them, he does not give up. One of the things I loved most was Kyle's perseverance. It's very inspiring and well described. Also, this is not one of those typical romances where everything moves around the couple. I appretiated how the author gave importance to his father, the servants, the Duarte family,... as it gave the humanity the narrator lacked.
THAT, I think is the worst thing about this book. The point of view was too objective and often confusing, leading me to become detached to some of the main characters.Sure, it is a good read, but it did not make me laugh nor cry.
Another one wrong thing in this book, was that some things were misspelled in Spanish. And I know about this, as I am from there.It kept saying senor instead of señor and House of dreams= casa de los sueños.
Overall, I would say this is an interesting book with many perspectives, but not focused enough for my taste. It has a likeable main character and an interesting plot.
First of all I have to say this is not my usual kind of book, so I found it refreshing.
Lonesome Cowboy is about a boy, Kyle, who falls in love with music and later on, with a girl. Even though things seem impossible between the two of them, he does not give up. One of the things I loved most was Kyle's perseverance. It's very inspiring and well described. Also, this is not one of those typical romances where everything moves around the couple. I appretiated how the author gave importance to his father, the servants, the Duarte family,... as it gave the humanity the narrator lacked.
THAT, I think is the worst thing about this book. The point of view was too objective and often confusing, leading me to become detached to some of the main characters.Sure, it is a good read, but it did not make me laugh nor cry.
Another one wrong thing in this book, was that some things were misspelled in Spanish. And I know about this, as I am from there.It kept saying senor instead of señor and House of dreams= casa de los sueños.
Overall, I would say this is an interesting book with many perspectives, but not focused enough for my taste. It has a likeable main character and an interesting plot.
November 9, 2015
I was really intrigued by the blurb of this book as I love a good romance, and it was nice. About two people who fall in love and realise their dreams being ripped apart when deaths are upon them.
It felt like there was a lot going on in this book with a lot of different characters. Cowboy Red/Dave - the stubborn father; Kyle - the son who falls in love with the girl across the road; Miranda , the girl who Kyle falls in love with then leaves the country; Senor & Senora Romero-Duarte, Miranda's parents; Dave's lawyer, companions, the people on the hacienda... They just all became a lot to keep up with, with different stories among them all.
Saying that, the stories did fit together but I felt like it was mostly fact based and would have liked to have learned more about certain things before skipping months or even years, as I felt like the story was almost over but I wasn't even half way through.
That said, there is also mystery element to the story and I was kept guessing at parts. Though there were a lot of characters, I did warm to them and felt emotions for them.
I really wanted to like this book more than I did but I found I had to keep forcing myself to keep going at parts. That's not to say it wouldn't be fully to somebody else's liking though. A 3 star read from me.
It felt like there was a lot going on in this book with a lot of different characters. Cowboy Red/Dave - the stubborn father; Kyle - the son who falls in love with the girl across the road; Miranda , the girl who Kyle falls in love with then leaves the country; Senor & Senora Romero-Duarte, Miranda's parents; Dave's lawyer, companions, the people on the hacienda... They just all became a lot to keep up with, with different stories among them all.
Saying that, the stories did fit together but I felt like it was mostly fact based and would have liked to have learned more about certain things before skipping months or even years, as I felt like the story was almost over but I wasn't even half way through.
That said, there is also mystery element to the story and I was kept guessing at parts. Though there were a lot of characters, I did warm to them and felt emotions for them.
I really wanted to like this book more than I did but I found I had to keep forcing myself to keep going at parts. That's not to say it wouldn't be fully to somebody else's liking though. A 3 star read from me.
February 17, 2016
This is a lovely story about the music industry...and the choice of fame or love... The full review will be posted on Book Readers Heaven later today...
April 24, 2017
***THIS BOOK WAS RECEIVED FROM THE AUTHOR***
The book with the generic cowboy on the cover contains a relatively generic story inside. I wouldn't classify it as "Action/Adventure" due to a pretty significant omission of fight scenes. "Drama" would probably fit it better, since that's the main, driving force of this book. I will admit that, while being about a country singer, it doesn't focus too long on the "losses" in life (i.e. the guy lost his dog, his truck, his girl, et cetera). Of course, the types and magnitude of the successes of the main character do make the story hard to believe at times.
Told in the third person, Lonesome Cowboy suffers from having a "telling" narrator instead of the characters "showing" their emotions. Consequently, even if the characters do show their emotions, the narrator telling the reader these emotions before they happen makes the whole bit seem repetitive and redundant. In fact, there's almost this invisible barrier put up between the characters and the reader because the narrator is such a large force in the telling of the story, ensuring the reader understands everything that's happening (even if it feels like the point is often belabored).
While the second half of the book is somewhat entertaining, an idiotic main character, who makes plenty of assumptions despite the evidence being to the contrary, plagues the first half. His romantic plotline didn't seem like it came about naturally due to the aforementioned "telling," so when his dreams come to fruition, he could finally move on as a character and develop. It is also in this second half where there is a relatively good examination of Mexican racism against Americans, which I found to be a fascinating exploration given America's current racial landscape.
A book which contains no cowboys or lonesome people, I give Lonesome Cowboy 3.0 stars out of 5.
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The book with the generic cowboy on the cover contains a relatively generic story inside. I wouldn't classify it as "Action/Adventure" due to a pretty significant omission of fight scenes. "Drama" would probably fit it better, since that's the main, driving force of this book. I will admit that, while being about a country singer, it doesn't focus too long on the "losses" in life (i.e. the guy lost his dog, his truck, his girl, et cetera). Of course, the types and magnitude of the successes of the main character do make the story hard to believe at times.
Told in the third person, Lonesome Cowboy suffers from having a "telling" narrator instead of the characters "showing" their emotions. Consequently, even if the characters do show their emotions, the narrator telling the reader these emotions before they happen makes the whole bit seem repetitive and redundant. In fact, there's almost this invisible barrier put up between the characters and the reader because the narrator is such a large force in the telling of the story, ensuring the reader understands everything that's happening (even if it feels like the point is often belabored).
While the second half of the book is somewhat entertaining, an idiotic main character, who makes plenty of assumptions despite the evidence being to the contrary, plagues the first half. His romantic plotline didn't seem like it came about naturally due to the aforementioned "telling," so when his dreams come to fruition, he could finally move on as a character and develop. It is also in this second half where there is a relatively good examination of Mexican racism against Americans, which I found to be a fascinating exploration given America's current racial landscape.
A book which contains no cowboys or lonesome people, I give Lonesome Cowboy 3.0 stars out of 5.
For more reviews of books and movies like this, please visit www.benjamin-m-weilert.com
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