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Thunder Mountain Brotherhood #5
Cowboy All Night
Blame it on the Stetson… Brant Ellison's easygoing nature makes him one of the most sought-after horse trainers in Wyoming. His powerful muscles don't hurt, either. Nothing makes Brant happier than training a new colt at his foster home, Thunder Mountain Ranch—except maybe the colt's sexy new owner, if she wasn't all work and no play. Aria Danes hopes that once trained, the colt will help her injured brother. But Brant is proving to be a distraction from her responsibilities—she has a wicked urge to strip him from his hat to his boots. Ride 'em, cowboy. Aria and Brant can't get enough of each other. Their craving is insatiable, even if they have nothing in common. Even if some cowboys can never be tied down…
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published May 24, 2016
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Vicki Lewis Thompson
498 books1,538 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestseller Vicki Lewis Thompson believes love makes the world go around and laughter makes the trip worth taking. The recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award and the author of more than ninety books, Vicki pioneered a new kind of romance hero with Nerd in Shining Armor. Following the success of her nerd stories, Vicki launched a boisterous paranormal series featuring a matchmaking witch and wizard, an ADD dragon named George, and a black cat inspired by her own precocious feline, Eve.
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May 5, 2022
These cowboy stories are hot and sexy. Vicki Lewis Thompson is a treasure and so is this Thunder Mountain Brotherhood series. I love it when the cowboys and their wives/partners get together at the ranch. Great characters and storyline. 5☆
July 2, 2016
Some modern dilemmas are faced in this American romance. A palomino mare is foaling at the start and her happy owner is on hand. So is a cowboy who tries to educate young people about horses. They celebrate a perfect colt foal and soon find their way to bed. But there is no guarantee that they will stay together. Also involved is the lady's brother, a disabled war veteran, who seems determined to lead an indoor life and ignore horses. The story follows the three of them as they work gradually towards a solution that will help everyone.
An adult romance read with characters from earlier in this series, the tale comes across well as a standalone but there is not much suspense. Horse lovers will enjoy the read for sure.
I downloaded a copy from Net Galley for an unbiased review.
An adult romance read with characters from earlier in this series, the tale comes across well as a standalone but there is not much suspense. Horse lovers will enjoy the read for sure.
I downloaded a copy from Net Galley for an unbiased review.
March 27, 2016
Cowboy All Night (Thunder Mountain Brotherhood) by Vicki Lewis Thompson – Another of the Thunder Mountain Boys arrives back home and finds romance and love. This time it is Brant Ellison. Once back he meets Aria Danes. They seem to be opposites but of course opposites attract. This was a quick fun read with a lot of sex. I did think that the character development would have been better if they spent more time with their clothes on than with them off. Sex is great but the relationship just needed a little more than sex to seem complete.
June 12, 2016
Brant Ellison has a soft heart for new foals and intends to stay independent so that he can travel where he's needed whenever he wants to. No women for him, just new horses. Given his family history, his attitude is understandable.
That is, undtil he meets Aria who's just as stubborn about want to get her brother out of his wheelchair with the help of a newborn foal.
It takes Brand and the foal to do that, but it's an iffy thing until Brant realizes he wants more than to be fancy-free when his heart as well as his libido is captured by Aria.
That is, undtil he meets Aria who's just as stubborn about want to get her brother out of his wheelchair with the help of a newborn foal.
It takes Brand and the foal to do that, but it's an iffy thing until Brant realizes he wants more than to be fancy-free when his heart as well as his libido is captured by Aria.
March 26, 2021
If it wasn't for Josh, Aria's brother I would have given this a 5 star rating. He annoyed me so much and wouldn't give things a chance no matter how much she begged. Thankfully Brant got some sense into him and boy did I love when Brant gave him a piece of his mind. It was kind of shocking too since Brant is easy going and nothing gets to him. He once let his foster brother Ty, from the last book beat on him and he took it because he knew he needed to let the hurt out.
Aria and Brant's lack of wanting to commit then all at once at the last few chapters deciding that they did want to give it a chance also annoyed me. I wanted them to be more than what they ended the book as. They are going to give it a try because they want each other and I get not changing for the other, but they should have hinted at more in the future like some the books end on.
The sex scene was hot and I'll never think of cherry pie the same that's for sure. Linus the new foal was adorable and his mom Lucy was a sweetie too. They named after the Peanuts characters. Aria had Lucy breed just so she could get Josh on his feet to help with Linus. I wished it had showed more of that, but didn't.
Aria and Brant's lack of wanting to commit then all at once at the last few chapters deciding that they did want to give it a chance also annoyed me. I wanted them to be more than what they ended the book as. They are going to give it a try because they want each other and I get not changing for the other, but they should have hinted at more in the future like some the books end on.
The sex scene was hot and I'll never think of cherry pie the same that's for sure. Linus the new foal was adorable and his mom Lucy was a sweetie too. They named after the Peanuts characters. Aria had Lucy breed just so she could get Josh on his feet to help with Linus. I wished it had showed more of that, but didn't.
May 2, 2023
Thunder Mountain Ranch, foster children, a sense of family and a place to thrive surrounded by love. Being a free spirit doesn't mean you need to sacrifice love.
Will Brant find someone to change his mind about love and forever after? Aria is interested in Brant but will it be more than a spicy bit of fun?
If you love reading stories about cowboys, horses, and lots of interconnected characters this might be the book for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for this advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Will Brant find someone to change his mind about love and forever after? Aria is interested in Brant but will it be more than a spicy bit of fun?
If you love reading stories about cowboys, horses, and lots of interconnected characters this might be the book for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for this advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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August 16, 2022A simple story that just didn't quite work for me. The characters fell a bit flat, and while the heroine's brother is wallowing in his new status as a disabled person, his sister and her new boyfriend's reaction and insistence that a new foal would make him come back to life feels...ableist and infantile. I get where they are coming from, but I ended up far more annoyed with our loving couple than anything else.
May 1, 2021
3 🐴🐴🐴's
It's been awhile since I've read a BLAZE romance. I wanted a quick read, and that's what I got. Although the story was decent, the main characters were too saccharinely sweet for me. The cherry pie scene went on far too long, too much repetitive inner dialog and the story was predictable. Even with all the said, the writing and story telling ability of VLT was good.
It's been awhile since I've read a BLAZE romance. I wanted a quick read, and that's what I got. Although the story was decent, the main characters were too saccharinely sweet for me. The cherry pie scene went on far too long, too much repetitive inner dialog and the story was predictable. Even with all the said, the writing and story telling ability of VLT was good.
November 7, 2017
B895 May16 Thunder Mountain Brotherhood #5 Aria Danes hires a horse trainer, easy going Brant Ellison, to work with her new foal. Her brother is a disabled veteran and she is using this to help him with his recovery. He's given up, confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
August 27, 2017
love this series. hot brother best parents.
December 8, 2018
🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍
April 29, 2020
Hope you continue the story (even if it is in the background) about Josh and Linus!
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March 3, 2021One of my favorite in this series.
June 23, 2022
A cute, quick read.
July 2, 2022
Very enjoyable installment from the Thunder Mountain Ranch series. Loved both Characters, Brant and Aria. Good story and Abby Craden did her usual great job as narrator!
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April 26, 2023I didn't like it. Np.
October 8, 2016
This book was gifted to me, and this is my honest review. This is the second book in this series that I have read and I enjoyed it just as much as the first The characters have very large hearts, and a strong sense of family. This is romantic and sweet and entertaining. Vicki is making me really
May 17, 2016
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review and here it is: 3.5 stars.
How nice to be back at Thunder Mountain Ranch again, this time with Brant Allison, coming back to the ranch just in time to assist in the birth and training of the foal of Aria Danes' horse, Lucy. Brant is probably the most happy and laid-back a guy as Rosie and Herb ever fostered. His brothers, none of whom had an easy childhood before being fostered are generally amazed by his relaxed, "whatever happens is okay with me" attitude. Brant chalks it up to his emotionally distant father dying young and his mother abandoning him soon after that--he simply learned not to become too attached to anyone, anything or any place. He's never had a long-term relationship, travels all over working with horses, and is perfectly content with his life--but that's before meeting Aria.
Aria's brother, Josh, a top-level event equestrian, was injured when the horse he was on failed to complete a jump over an obstacle and Josh was thrown. His injuries have left him wheelchair-bound, and he seems to have given up on even trying to work with his physical therapists in the hopes of someday walking again, which his therapists feel is well within the realm of possibility. Aria bred her horse in the hopes that working with a small foal would motivate her brother to take an interest, but he's staunchly refusing to even see the new colt or visit him. Since the new class of Academy students is due to arrive at the ranch in days, everyone wants input from Josh on making Thunder Mountain Academy wheelchair-accessible. He again has no interest.
While working with the colt, Aria and Brant almost immediately become hot for each other, and the sex between them is practically instantaneous and incendiary, but this is the only part of the novel that felt as though it was too much, and too fast for this reader. While Brant and Aria spend a lot of time having sex anywhere and everywhere they possibly can, what was missing was some serious relationship-building. They do a 180-degree turn from both agreeing that this is a sex-only, short-term fling to a love match in mere days, and I found it stretched my willing suspension of disbelief to the breaking point.
I've read a number of books by Ms. Thompson and enjoyed them, as well as enjoying the other titles in this series, but of the titles I've already read, this is one that I believe could have and should have been deeper in its scope.
How nice to be back at Thunder Mountain Ranch again, this time with Brant Allison, coming back to the ranch just in time to assist in the birth and training of the foal of Aria Danes' horse, Lucy. Brant is probably the most happy and laid-back a guy as Rosie and Herb ever fostered. His brothers, none of whom had an easy childhood before being fostered are generally amazed by his relaxed, "whatever happens is okay with me" attitude. Brant chalks it up to his emotionally distant father dying young and his mother abandoning him soon after that--he simply learned not to become too attached to anyone, anything or any place. He's never had a long-term relationship, travels all over working with horses, and is perfectly content with his life--but that's before meeting Aria.
Aria's brother, Josh, a top-level event equestrian, was injured when the horse he was on failed to complete a jump over an obstacle and Josh was thrown. His injuries have left him wheelchair-bound, and he seems to have given up on even trying to work with his physical therapists in the hopes of someday walking again, which his therapists feel is well within the realm of possibility. Aria bred her horse in the hopes that working with a small foal would motivate her brother to take an interest, but he's staunchly refusing to even see the new colt or visit him. Since the new class of Academy students is due to arrive at the ranch in days, everyone wants input from Josh on making Thunder Mountain Academy wheelchair-accessible. He again has no interest.
While working with the colt, Aria and Brant almost immediately become hot for each other, and the sex between them is practically instantaneous and incendiary, but this is the only part of the novel that felt as though it was too much, and too fast for this reader. While Brant and Aria spend a lot of time having sex anywhere and everywhere they possibly can, what was missing was some serious relationship-building. They do a 180-degree turn from both agreeing that this is a sex-only, short-term fling to a love match in mere days, and I found it stretched my willing suspension of disbelief to the breaking point.
I've read a number of books by Ms. Thompson and enjoyed them, as well as enjoying the other titles in this series, but of the titles I've already read, this is one that I believe could have and should have been deeper in its scope.
May 31, 2016
The easy going exterior and gypsy lifestyle might hide much deeper character that shows outside, and it takes one special, bossy, stubborn lady, and some cherry pie, to change one world view and life goals completely.
I love Brant, the gentle giant. His attitude, demeanor, and position in life is cheerful, engaging, and uplifting. He is easy to be around, and his gentle touch calms the biggest case of nerves. He is, well, swoon worthy for sure.
Of course Aria at first seems his total opposite, but as they get to know each other, they find many points, views, and likes they have in common. The chemistry between them is so hot, it is beyond any measures, and they are burning for each other. The story has lots of love scenes in it, and they are steaming hot each one. I have to say I would have liked the balance between the clothing on and off to be a bit more balanced, so they could have had the chance to get to know each other more deeply about other matters as well.
Also the ending came rather apace, the events in the story take place only in a few days. I wanted to be part of the Tuesday evening cooking lesson, and see the new students arrive. I just felt the story was left unfinished in a way, undeveloped or incomplete. I had high hopes for the epilogue, but that was just setting up the next story in the series.
And don't get me wrong, I love this series, I love the concept behind it, Rose and Herb and their dedication to the family, the loyalty of their boys, and the stories of the boys finding love, they have all been wonderful. And I adore Brant and Aria together, the smoldering heat that they have between them is unforgettable. As is the cherry pie. But I was left with the thought that this could have been so much more, it had all the keys to it, but Blaze series is suppose to be more about the heat and sizzle, so I understand that point of view.
A willful lady, determined to rescue her brother from himself, falls into an immediate lusty relationship with the tender magician Brant, who melts her inside out, and teaches her to dance with the colt, enjoy the life, and laugh out loud whenever possible. A red-hot, quick, entertaining read!
~ Four Spoons
I love Brant, the gentle giant. His attitude, demeanor, and position in life is cheerful, engaging, and uplifting. He is easy to be around, and his gentle touch calms the biggest case of nerves. He is, well, swoon worthy for sure.
Of course Aria at first seems his total opposite, but as they get to know each other, they find many points, views, and likes they have in common. The chemistry between them is so hot, it is beyond any measures, and they are burning for each other. The story has lots of love scenes in it, and they are steaming hot each one. I have to say I would have liked the balance between the clothing on and off to be a bit more balanced, so they could have had the chance to get to know each other more deeply about other matters as well.
Also the ending came rather apace, the events in the story take place only in a few days. I wanted to be part of the Tuesday evening cooking lesson, and see the new students arrive. I just felt the story was left unfinished in a way, undeveloped or incomplete. I had high hopes for the epilogue, but that was just setting up the next story in the series.
And don't get me wrong, I love this series, I love the concept behind it, Rose and Herb and their dedication to the family, the loyalty of their boys, and the stories of the boys finding love, they have all been wonderful. And I adore Brant and Aria together, the smoldering heat that they have between them is unforgettable. As is the cherry pie. But I was left with the thought that this could have been so much more, it had all the keys to it, but Blaze series is suppose to be more about the heat and sizzle, so I understand that point of view.
A willful lady, determined to rescue her brother from himself, falls into an immediate lusty relationship with the tender magician Brant, who melts her inside out, and teaches her to dance with the colt, enjoy the life, and laugh out loud whenever possible. A red-hot, quick, entertaining read!
~ Four Spoons
September 18, 2016
Brant Ellison is a much sought-after horse trainer and he's returned to Thunder Mountain Ranch to bring into the world yet again another foal and train it for its owner, Aria Danes, who hopes the foal will help her brother who's an injured and now confined to a wheelchair. Aria thinks that seeing the new foal will help Josh rekindle his interest in life enough to return to physical therapy and riding again. However, once she meets sexy Brant Ellison, her game plan is soon sidetracked. Brant and Aria are the complete opposites of each other; Brant is as easy-going as they come while Aria has her days planned down to the minute. Love, though, makes strange bedfellows and soon these two can't get enough of each other! Will it be enough?
I've read many of the Thunder Mountain series; some I've like better than others including the first ones which were great. The beginning of the book with the birth of the foal was absolutely fascinating and Linus' first experiences in the pasture were amusing. Josh's refusal to come out to see the foal led to him not being mentioned much thereafter as the attraction between Aria and Brant took off. At the very end of the book, Josh did have a change of heart though.
This is a good series.
I've read many of the Thunder Mountain series; some I've like better than others including the first ones which were great. The beginning of the book with the birth of the foal was absolutely fascinating and Linus' first experiences in the pasture were amusing. Josh's refusal to come out to see the foal led to him not being mentioned much thereafter as the attraction between Aria and Brant took off. At the very end of the book, Josh did have a change of heart though.
This is a good series.
June 27, 2016
A great addition to this series. I have to say that this one came together VERY quickly. Sparks ignited immediately. I love the total back story and will read all the books. This one just felt a bit rushed. I don't mind that the romance exploded between Brant and Aria. But the part about Aria's brother seemed all jammed in at the end, and storylines offered throughout the book were just left dangling at the end (i.e., the cooking lesson that was going to be given to everyone in the family, and then the start of the next session of "students"). Guess maybe those might be picked up in the next book of the series. I'll definitely be reading on. This book was a very fast and easy read - and you really feel like you're right there with the characters of the book experiencing all that's happening. Vicki Lewis Thompson has a real talent for making you a part of what's happening.
May 23, 2016
Another enjoyable book in the Thunder Mountain Brotherhood series by Vicki Lewis Thompson! Cowboy All Night was the story of Brant, a horse trainer for foals, and Aria, a banker and aspiring cooking teacher. I've always enjoyed Thompson's books, and this was no different. I didn't identify with the characters as well as some of the previous because I felt their HOT chemistry overshadowed getting to know them as individuals. Still, an enjoyable read, and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
ARC provided by NetGalley
ARC provided by NetGalley
April 2, 2016
The man on the cover reminds me of Scott Eastwood and since I'm in love with that man I needed this book. I loved the flirty banter between Aria and Brant:
“If you’re worried about accidentally grabbing me, you could put your hands in your pockets for safekeeping.”
“Ordinarily that’s a great idea, but at the moment the front of my jeans is stretched to capacity.”
I loved Brant's attitude and sense of humor, “stand there and admire my manly chest while I hose down Matilda.” I really liked this book I loved Brant.
“If you’re worried about accidentally grabbing me, you could put your hands in your pockets for safekeeping.”
“Ordinarily that’s a great idea, but at the moment the front of my jeans is stretched to capacity.”
I loved Brant's attitude and sense of humor, “stand there and admire my manly chest while I hose down Matilda.” I really liked this book I loved Brant.
May 31, 2016
Ok continuation of story connecting with other characters, but just did not feel the chemistry, fun or heartfelt stuff with this couple that I had loved in the previous book in this series . Maybe they were trying too hard to not be involved deeply, because they both said it was only temporary. Did not hate it, but it was only 'meh' for me. Won't keep in my Ebook Library to re-read. 2.5 Stars
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August 14, 2017"These two characters are the perfect yin and yang. Aria has trouble relinquishing control while Brant is more relaxed, with an off-the-wall sense of humor. Their relationship, although puzzling at first, really turns into an enjoyable story" (4 stars @ RT Book Reviews).
Miniseries: Thunder Mountain Brotherhood
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July 17, 2016
This is one of those books that you can start thread then put it down pick up something else and go back to it. I enjoyed reading it and am finding the Thunder Mountain Brotherhood series getting better as the books come.
June 6, 2016
FIVE PLUS
I'm a big fan of cowboys...and Vicki does them the best. I can't get enough of the Thunder Mountain Brotherhood ... Brant and Aria's story was great and I can't wait to hear more about them and Linus....
I'm a big fan of cowboys...and Vicki does them the best. I can't get enough of the Thunder Mountain Brotherhood ... Brant and Aria's story was great and I can't wait to hear more about them and Linus....
June 11, 2016
Warning Hot Cowboy
Another great read about The Thunder Mountain Guys....
Brandt is one Hot cowboy who come to train horses..he had no wants to meet and fall for Aria but it just happens...
Another great read about The Thunder Mountain Guys....
Brandt is one Hot cowboy who come to train horses..he had no wants to meet and fall for Aria but it just happens...
June 14, 2016
This was the first romance book I've ever read, as well as the first harlequin book I've read. I really enjoyed the heat that was present in this book. Wonderful read if your single and looking for something to get you through those lonely nights.
June 11, 2016
Brant and Aria
Another great story in the Thunder Mountain series. The story is great and I love that it shows that having been put in foster care isn't always bad. Brant, mother left him. He's a free spirit and doesn't believe in love. Will Aira change that?
Another great story in the Thunder Mountain series. The story is great and I love that it shows that having been put in foster care isn't always bad. Brant, mother left him. He's a free spirit and doesn't believe in love. Will Aira change that?
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