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Romancing Justice #1
Incredulity
A romantic cowboy. A sunset kiss.
Everything is perfect until he's charged with murder.
Callie Fletcher just wanted to sit on the terrace of her favorite hot spot and watch the sunset over the Texas Hill Country. A table for one, a glass of pinot and the best view in Austin. When Dominic Jaxson, a gorgeous, wealthy cowboy, charms her into sharing the view, the sunset gets even more magical.
Months of sunsets later, their affection blooms into love, with dreams of a future together. Never does Callie imagine that this caring and tender man might hide a secret or that he might be a criminal. But then he walks through the doors of her courtroom, charged with a crime.
Murder.
As a court reporter, Callie knows her way around the legal system, and she's certain Dominic isn't guilty. But can she uncover the clues to prove his innocence, or have she and her handsome cowboy shared their last Texas sunset?
Cowboy in Her Courtroom (previously published as Incredulity) is the first in a fast-paced, clean romantic suspense series.
Download your copy of this page-turner today and find out why readers love the Romancing Justice series!
Everything is perfect until he's charged with murder.
Callie Fletcher just wanted to sit on the terrace of her favorite hot spot and watch the sunset over the Texas Hill Country. A table for one, a glass of pinot and the best view in Austin. When Dominic Jaxson, a gorgeous, wealthy cowboy, charms her into sharing the view, the sunset gets even more magical.
Months of sunsets later, their affection blooms into love, with dreams of a future together. Never does Callie imagine that this caring and tender man might hide a secret or that he might be a criminal. But then he walks through the doors of her courtroom, charged with a crime.
Murder.
As a court reporter, Callie knows her way around the legal system, and she's certain Dominic isn't guilty. But can she uncover the clues to prove his innocence, or have she and her handsome cowboy shared their last Texas sunset?
Cowboy in Her Courtroom (previously published as Incredulity) is the first in a fast-paced, clean romantic suspense series.
Download your copy of this page-turner today and find out why readers love the Romancing Justice series!
159 pages, ebook
First published September 27, 2015
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About the author
Kathy Zebert
18 books30 followersKathy Zebert, originally from Pearl, Mississippi, is a freelance court reporter, author, motivational speaker, dream-chaser, currently residing in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee. She spends her days looking for opportunities to expand her mind with knowledge and inspiring others to do the same. A free spirit, she's lived all over the South. She was born and raised in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. At the ripe old age of 21, she moved to Austin, Texas, where she really grew up, got married and had two wonderful children. In her spare time, she loves to create beauty and share it with her friends, be it cupcakes, clothing, wall art, jewelry, or photos of sunsets. Her desire to bring a smile to someone's face is the one addiction she's never giving up.
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October 9, 2015
Wow! This was an awesome story. INCREDULITY had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page. At first, you think you are reading a sweet romantic story and BAM.....Callie's world is turned upside down.
Callie is a court reporter and one night while watching the sun go down at a restaurant, she meets Dom. He is super hot and sexy and my new book boyfriend! He sweeps her off of her feet and Callie is ready to take their relationship to the next level. Her husband had passed away from cancer and she has been slow to let anyone in. Of course once she does that, her world blows up in her face!
One day at work, she is taking notes as she always does when she hears a voice she knows. Dom is standing before her judge and he is being charged with murder!! OMG how can this be? She feels like such a fool and her heart is breaking. How could Dom do this to her?
Hang on my friends you can't believe what happens and it will be a wild ride!! Five stars all the way!!
Callie is a court reporter and one night while watching the sun go down at a restaurant, she meets Dom. He is super hot and sexy and my new book boyfriend! He sweeps her off of her feet and Callie is ready to take their relationship to the next level. Her husband had passed away from cancer and she has been slow to let anyone in. Of course once she does that, her world blows up in her face!
One day at work, she is taking notes as she always does when she hears a voice she knows. Dom is standing before her judge and he is being charged with murder!! OMG how can this be? She feels like such a fool and her heart is breaking. How could Dom do this to her?
Hang on my friends you can't believe what happens and it will be a wild ride!! Five stars all the way!!
January 19, 2022
1 ½*REALLY
THE TWO MAIN CHARACTERS SEEMED TOO PERFECT TO BE TRUE, THE STORYLINE WASN’T VERY SUSPENSEFUL. THIS WAS A CLEAN RO/SUSP. BUT IT HAD OVER-THE-TOP CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND COLESTEROL, THAT WAS EXTREMELY EXPLICIT. AND WHY NOT INVEST IN SOME CHEAP DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO KEEP IN YOUR PURSE. ;<
THE TWO MAIN CHARACTERS SEEMED TOO PERFECT TO BE TRUE, THE STORYLINE WASN’T VERY SUSPENSEFUL. THIS WAS A CLEAN RO/SUSP. BUT IT HAD OVER-THE-TOP CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND COLESTEROL, THAT WAS EXTREMELY EXPLICIT. AND WHY NOT INVEST IN SOME CHEAP DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO KEEP IN YOUR PURSE. ;<
November 24, 2023
ok
A fairly simplistic story, or was it the simplistic way it was told, which was more like reading a childrens story in the way it was presented. Not the contents.
The other thing that really bothered me was the profanity, can people not exclaim without being profane , yet this is this authours fall back, nothing else was used.
I would not pay money for this book.
A fairly simplistic story, or was it the simplistic way it was told, which was more like reading a childrens story in the way it was presented. Not the contents.
The other thing that really bothered me was the profanity, can people not exclaim without being profane , yet this is this authours fall back, nothing else was used.
I would not pay money for this book.
December 26, 2020
One of the most improbable and unrealistic books I've ever read. She's always quoting Daddy or Grandma, and basing her decisions on what nuggets of wisdom they had imparted, she's always after her next glass or two of wine, she has a perfect friendship with her girl lawyer friend, she has a perfect job and perfect boss. In the same vein, her cowboy is sickly perfect in every way. He's romantic to a fault, flings "Darlin'" around all the time, he's apparently gorgeous, but I still don't know what colour his hair or eyes are. They act childish by racing each other, saying last one is a... [insert childish tease of choice.]
Story ends at 81% (the rest is previews of other books), and though there's a HEA, it still ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger.
I generously gave it 1 star simply because it had only 2 mistakes, which is the only redeeming factor of this book.
Story ends at 81% (the rest is previews of other books), and though there's a HEA, it still ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger.
I generously gave it 1 star simply because it had only 2 mistakes, which is the only redeeming factor of this book.
December 7, 2016
A romance and a mystery. Great combination! And not with the average 20-somewhat as the main characters, but with 2 middle aged new lovers. I really liked it!
Thank you, Kathy Zebert, for giving me a chance to read this!
Thank you, Kathy Zebert, for giving me a chance to read this!
August 17, 2018
This was a quick read/listen. Callie is a widow, whose kids are grown and now her life is full with her job as a court reporter. On one fateful night, while she is enjoying the sunset and some wine at a local bar, she meets rancher, Dominic. The pair end up dating and life is great...Dominic is so romantic...swoon. That all comes to a screeching halt when Dominic turns up in Callie's court as a defendant in a murder trial. Then comes the mysterious notes...and Callie finds herself trying to solve the crime and prove Nic's innocence...will she be able to before it's too late? Is there an HEA for Callie and Dominic? Enjoyed the twists and turns of this short story that kept me guessing almost until the end. I look forward to reading more of this new-to-me author's work.
September 13, 2018
The characters are beautifully written and help make this story come alive on the page. Their slowly developing relationship feels real and un-rushed.
I loved all the court information, I'd never really thought about what a court recorder does, so I found this really interesting.
The mystery is well done, it's not obvious who's doing different things or why they're happening, it leads to a couple of twists that really make the book.
Great narration, character voices really well done and the delivery is well paced and conveys emotion and tension.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
I loved all the court information, I'd never really thought about what a court recorder does, so I found this really interesting.
The mystery is well done, it's not obvious who's doing different things or why they're happening, it leads to a couple of twists that really make the book.
Great narration, character voices really well done and the delivery is well paced and conveys emotion and tension.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
March 21, 2021
Cowboy 🤠 in Her Courtroom was the title of the book when I read it. 3.75 stars
He's a mysterious cowboy - obviously a rich rancher the way he throws around money 💰, undercover agent for the feds, former other fed organization, a widower. She's a court reporter, widow, mother of two grown children. They meet by accident and share a sunset. Then they meet for a sunrise. He starts making costly romantic gestures while away on a business trip. His romantic gestures continue when he gets back from his trip. Then he shows up on her court's docket accused of murder! Guilty or innocent? Will their relationship survive? Recommended
He's a mysterious cowboy - obviously a rich rancher the way he throws around money 💰, undercover agent for the feds, former other fed organization, a widower. She's a court reporter, widow, mother of two grown children. They meet by accident and share a sunset. Then they meet for a sunrise. He starts making costly romantic gestures while away on a business trip. His romantic gestures continue when he gets back from his trip. Then he shows up on her court's docket accused of murder! Guilty or innocent? Will their relationship survive? Recommended
July 27, 2021
Great read!
Callie's life had suffered the loss of her husband and father. Now her children were grown and she was in a comfortable daily routine. Enjoying a beautiful sunset she meets the cowboy Dominic. They develop a wonderful friendship, until he is arrested and jailed. He doesn't appear to be the person she believed him to be. But mysterious notes begin to appear from an unknown source which puts her job in jeopardy, yet she needs to reveal the information that could possibly prove Dominic's innocence. Who can she trust? What is the truth? Who is the real Dominic? Her career could be destroyed.
Callie's life had suffered the loss of her husband and father. Now her children were grown and she was in a comfortable daily routine. Enjoying a beautiful sunset she meets the cowboy Dominic. They develop a wonderful friendship, until he is arrested and jailed. He doesn't appear to be the person she believed him to be. But mysterious notes begin to appear from an unknown source which puts her job in jeopardy, yet she needs to reveal the information that could possibly prove Dominic's innocence. Who can she trust? What is the truth? Who is the real Dominic? Her career could be destroyed.
June 10, 2023
Callie
Dominic (Dom)
Callie is a Court Reporter working in Austin. Dominic (Dom) is a Cowboy who meets Callie on the deck of a new hot spot called Shenanigans. Dom asks to sit with her and they have some wine and watch the sunset. They begin a relationship and the Dom runs into some trouble and they have to work through the trouble. I really liked both Dom and Callie. Callie is a good, strong character. She’s very good at keeping a secret. Dominic is very romantic buying Callie gifts and making nice dinner plans but he’s a mystery too. He is also a strong character. This is the first book in the series but it can be read as a stand alone book. I would read others in the series.
Dominic (Dom)
Callie is a Court Reporter working in Austin. Dominic (Dom) is a Cowboy who meets Callie on the deck of a new hot spot called Shenanigans. Dom asks to sit with her and they have some wine and watch the sunset. They begin a relationship and the Dom runs into some trouble and they have to work through the trouble. I really liked both Dom and Callie. Callie is a good, strong character. She’s very good at keeping a secret. Dominic is very romantic buying Callie gifts and making nice dinner plans but he’s a mystery too. He is also a strong character. This is the first book in the series but it can be read as a stand alone book. I would read others in the series.
October 7, 2018
Fun & suspenseful mystery - can the hot cowboy Dominic be trusted? He's Mr. Perfect but then is accused of murder - what will Callie do? Can she prove her man's innocence?
I loved the story, thought it was fun & entertaining,and full of suspense and intrigue. Liked the characters, and was rooting for their love to conquer all.
I thought the narration was awesome, Jennifer Gilmour always does a fantastic job.
Enjoyable listen! Go ahead and dive right in :)
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I loved the story, thought it was fun & entertaining,and full of suspense and intrigue. Liked the characters, and was rooting for their love to conquer all.
I thought the narration was awesome, Jennifer Gilmour always does a fantastic job.
Enjoyable listen! Go ahead and dive right in :)
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 13, 2020
Imagine being a court reporter entering the pleas on the upcoming docket when you hear the name of the incredible man you have been dating. That is where Callie finds herself. I loved this book because there were lots of twists, plenty of romance and the characters are more mature. Also I felt at home with this book, I lived in Austin for 45 years so I know where these places are “located”. This is my first book by Kathy Zebert but I look forward to the rest of the series. I read under the title Cowboy in Her Courtroom
July 15, 2020
Imagine being a court reporter entering the pleas on the upcoming docket when you hear the name of the incredible man you have been dating. That is where Callie finds herself. I loved this book because there were lots of twists, plenty of romance and the characters are more mature. Also I felt at home with this book, I lived in Austin for 45 years so I know where these places are “located”. This is my first book by Kathy Zebert but I look forward to the rest of the series.
May 25, 2018
I'm a court reporter just like Kathy. So I could relate to all her descriptions of her work environment and work stress. So that part I really enjoyed. It was a quick read, and that's always nice. It was a "love" story, and that's nice too. So, if you like a love story that's a fast read...and if you're a court reporters, you'll enjoy the book.
March 21, 2019
Incredulity
Wow what a love story and suspenseful mystery rolled into one great story. Both the main characters, Dominic and Callie, have things in their past that have shaped them into who they are today. But when Dom is charged with murder, Callie must follow a series of clues with help from friends to try to get him acquitted. Really enjoyed this book!
Wow what a love story and suspenseful mystery rolled into one great story. Both the main characters, Dominic and Callie, have things in their past that have shaped them into who they are today. But when Dom is charged with murder, Callie must follow a series of clues with help from friends to try to get him acquitted. Really enjoyed this book!
April 9, 2020
Romantic Heartfelt Suspenseful Book
Callie and Dom are both wonderful people, but as a couple they are magnificent. They are both great at their professions, but as lovers, friends and humanitarians they shine. This book was a combination of a romance novel, murder mystery and spy film.
Callie and Dom are both wonderful people, but as a couple they are magnificent. They are both great at their professions, but as lovers, friends and humanitarians they shine. This book was a combination of a romance novel, murder mystery and spy film.
July 24, 2020
A cowboy who is full of surprises.
A court recorder, who is a widow, meets a cowboy when they share a balcony table at a restaurant to watch a beautiful sunset. This leads to so much more. There's mystery and suspense enough to keep you reading mixed with a sweet romance. What more could you want?
A court recorder, who is a widow, meets a cowboy when they share a balcony table at a restaurant to watch a beautiful sunset. This leads to so much more. There's mystery and suspense enough to keep you reading mixed with a sweet romance. What more could you want?
July 30, 2020
More Romance than Suspense
Cowboy in Her Courtroom is definitely a romance of two people just barely on the lower side of fifty. They are both widowed and upon meeting in a new bar; well it''s just love at first sight. If you like romance with just a pinch of mystery this is your book.
Cowboy in Her Courtroom is definitely a romance of two people just barely on the lower side of fifty. They are both widowed and upon meeting in a new bar; well it''s just love at first sight. If you like romance with just a pinch of mystery this is your book.
October 17, 2020
Awesome Series Beginning
This was a great read. I was drawn in from the first page. This book was very well written without all the sex and foul language found in so many of the books these days. I can barely wait to start the next book in the series. I recommend this author highly.
This was a great read. I was drawn in from the first page. This book was very well written without all the sex and foul language found in so many of the books these days. I can barely wait to start the next book in the series. I recommend this author highly.
November 19, 2020
Caught Between Legal & Love
Follow the clues. Court stenographer meets her dream. Her moral responsibilities vs her heart's obligations come into conflict. Thus the tug of war begins...
Scenes are well defined, great construction of characters and characters tell their story. A few of the reasons you keep flipping those psges.
Follow the clues. Court stenographer meets her dream. Her moral responsibilities vs her heart's obligations come into conflict. Thus the tug of war begins...
Scenes are well defined, great construction of characters and characters tell their story. A few of the reasons you keep flipping those psges.
August 11, 2021
Wonderful romance but riding a roller coaster
A very well written story With many twist and turns like a rollercoaster. Great characters great story and you keep wondering who's pulling the strings and what's gonna happen at the next . Turn the page to find out what happens next and next and next
A very well written story With many twist and turns like a rollercoaster. Great characters great story and you keep wondering who's pulling the strings and what's gonna happen at the next . Turn the page to find out what happens next and next and next
August 25, 2021
The story itself is reasonable but I don’t like the characterisation. Everything in Callie’s life is perfect and Dom is just way too perfect. It all becomes sickly sweet. I don’t know what it says about me, but I wouldn’t trust a guy who was that perfect. I would be wondering what was behind his expensive gift giving.
October 30, 2016
Enjoyed reading incredulity a who done it with a bit of romance
Ms Zebert has purposely added an error and has promised the second in the series free if you can find the error
So get reading every one
Ms Zebert has purposely added an error and has promised the second in the series free if you can find the error
So get reading every one
November 21, 2016
This book was pretty good, I've grown up around a court reporter so its interesting and different to see how the life of one can be mixed into a love story. The drama in this book was quite capturing but it was also a very short read so it didn't take a whole lot of time to read.
May 31, 2017
This book grabbed me from the first page. And it got better! Romance turned to suspense. I almost read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down. I really look forward to reading more from this author.
June 12, 2017
Great read! Really enjoyed this book with an unexpected twist at the end. The only complaint I have is the "intimacy" in a story with a Christian protagonist who did not know her "Cowboy" very long.
July 27, 2020
Heart warming
Kind of a down to earth story with a happy ending after so much stress for the main character. I'm a widow so it was relatable for me, now just to find a cowboy....lol
Kind of a down to earth story with a happy ending after so much stress for the main character. I'm a widow so it was relatable for me, now just to find a cowboy....lol
July 28, 2020
Adult relationship!
No graphic sex. Thank you!= I know how tab A & slotH work by no. No F Bombs, thank you again! A story with Interesting characters and a new plot line made this an enjoyable book.
No graphic sex. Thank you!= I know how tab A & slotH work by no. No F Bombs, thank you again! A story with Interesting characters and a new plot line made this an enjoyable book.
July 31, 2020
Texas twang built in
A light hearted quick read(because you didn't want to put it down), with nice people, and an uncomplicated love story . The storyline was unique, nothing I have ever read before in 60+ years of reading this genre.
A light hearted quick read(because you didn't want to put it down), with nice people, and an uncomplicated love story . The storyline was unique, nothing I have ever read before in 60+ years of reading this genre.
August 22, 2020
A sweet story with more mature main characters. I found that a refreshing change from billionaires etc. It contained a few surprises along the way for the heroine but she handled them well. Worth a read.
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