A Cold Creek Secret / Not Just a Cowboy

by RaeAnne Thayne, Caro Carson

A SOCIALITE WITH SECRETS

Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard is not heiress Mimi Van Hoyt's idea of a fun time. On the run from her latest scandal, Mimi just wants to start over. So when she crashes her car outside sexy Major Brant Western's ranch, she offers a false name, Maura, and begs for shelter from the storm.

On leave from his latest tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wants is a hot meal and a warm bed. What he doesn't need is a stunning socialite in disguise who's just shown up at his family's Cold Creek ranch. The more Brant gets to know her, the clearer it becomes that "Maura" is hiding something. But when Brant finally discovers her secret, he might not be able to let her go

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Not Just a Cowboy by Caro Carson

Heiress Patricia Cargill is more than just a big bank account. Running Texas Rescue and Relief gives her the greatest satisfaction she could imagine. Until she meets nomadic cowboy Luke Waterson, who's so much more than he seems. He could be everything she needs.

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Genres: Romance, Contemporary

448 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 1, 2020

About the author

I'm not one of those people who knew from birth she was destined to become a writer. I always loved to read and throughout my childhood I could usually be found with a book in my hands. To the disgust of my friends, I even enjoyed creative writing assignments that made them all groan. But I had other dreams besides writing. I wanted to be an actress or a teacher or a lawyer.

Life took a different turn for me, though, when my mother made me take a journalism elective in high school (thanks, Mom!). I knew the first day that this was where I belonged.

After I graduated from college in journalism, I took a job at the local daily newspaper and I reveled in the challenge and the diversity of it. One day I could be interviewing the latest country music star, the next day I was writing about local motorcycle gangs or interviewing an award-winning scientist.

Through it all -- through the natural progression of my career from reporter to editor -- I wrote stories in my head. Not just any stories, either, but romances, the kind of books I have devoured since junior high school, with tales about real people going through the trials and tribulations of life until they find deep and lasting love.

I had no idea how to put these people on paper, but knew I had to try -- their stories were too compelling for me to ignore. I sold my first book in 1995 and now, more than 30 books later, I've come to love everything about writing, from the click of the computer keys under my fingers to the "that's-it!" feeling I get when a story is flowing.

I write full-time now (well, as full-time as I can manage juggling my kids!) amid the raw beauty of the northern Utah mountains.

Even though I might not have dreamed of being a writer when I was younger, now I simply can't imagine my life any other way.

I love to hear from readers. You can reach me at my email address, raeannethayne@gmail.com

Reviews

[Dawn aka wolfinbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mimi Von Hoyt, little rich girl, has a big scandalous secret she needs to hide. She is traveling to her stepmoms in a blizzard where she crashes her vehicle. Major Brant Western gallops to her rescue. Stranded at Cold Creek Ranch she tries to hide her identity and secret. Brant knows who she is and soon discovers her secret too. Will this attraction grow? Or will they go their separate ways?

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic RaeAnne Thayne book - you really can not go wrong with any book by this author :) The second book, Not Just a Cowboy was also really good.... this was a new author to me but I will definitely be looking for others and checking out more of her work.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 It's hard to give stars with 2 stories. Each is excellent and makes me want to run out and buy another from the author. Cold Creek Secret is deeper and is a 5 star book, but Not Just a Cowboy is funny and lighter. Both authors satisfied me.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first book very quickly and had never heard of the other author, but was pleasnatly surprised that I liked her book as well.
I like the COldCreek stories as I get to know the characters more.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both stories were great - I've been a fan of RaeAnne Thayne since her first book, and this was just as wonderful as her others. Caro Carson is a new author for me and I loved her style!

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains two wonderful stories written by authors RaeAnne Thayne and Caro Carson.

[Kathy Paulson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two awesome stories!

[Kathy Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Kathy Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grabbed to make room in cowboy box, first story was just ok so was going to bring back to cellar but second story was really good

[Carol Bowser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoying this series.

[Emily Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cold Creek Secret - Ranch owner and Army Major is home on leave when a socialite crashes her car into the creek on his ranch. She gives him a false name, but he recognizes her face from the tabloids. Stranded by a blizzard, she helps in cleaning his house. When the storm is over, there is a strong attraction between them. Will it grow into love?

Not Just a Cowboy- Heiress is volunteering with a group who helps with hurricane relief. She meets a firefighter with whom she shares kisses and more. She must find the right man to marry to secure her inheritance. Can she give all that up for the man with whom she is falling in love?

[Maureen Hubley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Cold Creek series.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

2017 - 2010 - 2014 - The Cowboys of Cold Creek - Not Just a Cowboy by Caro Carson - Had It - Read It