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Rocky Mountain Riders #2
Comeback Cowboy
A WOMAN NEVER FORGETS HER FIRST COWBOY . . .
As a single mother, Naomi Sullivan is used to doing things on her own. She's finally saved enough from working at the Cortez Ranch to buy a lovely home for her and her little girl. Life is going as planned. But when her high school sweetheart comes riding back to town, this self-sufficient woman feels something she hasn't felt in years: red-hot, unbridled need for the handsome cowboy who left her behind.
Lucas Cortez doesn't plan on being in town long. Yet when he sees Naomi again-the gorgeous girl he never stopped loving-he's tempted to hang up his hat and stay awhile. He's already charmed his way into her daughter's heart, but he'll need more than sweet talk and roses to convince Naomi to give them a second chance-especially when she's hiding a secret that could change their lives forever . . .
As a single mother, Naomi Sullivan is used to doing things on her own. She's finally saved enough from working at the Cortez Ranch to buy a lovely home for her and her little girl. Life is going as planned. But when her high school sweetheart comes riding back to town, this self-sufficient woman feels something she hasn't felt in years: red-hot, unbridled need for the handsome cowboy who left her behind.
Lucas Cortez doesn't plan on being in town long. Yet when he sees Naomi again-the gorgeous girl he never stopped loving-he's tempted to hang up his hat and stay awhile. He's already charmed his way into her daughter's heart, but he'll need more than sweet talk and roses to convince Naomi to give them a second chance-especially when she's hiding a secret that could change their lives forever . . .
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 27, 2017
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Sara Richardson
25 books428 followersContemporary romance author Sara Richardson has been a communications manager, copy writer, magazine editor, and whitewater rafting guide. The day after graduating with a master’s degree in journalism, Sara realized she was too empathetic to be a journalist and starting writing her first novel instead. A lifelong fascination with true love quickly led her to the romance genre.
Her Heart of the Rockies series was published by Grand Central Forever in 2015. In 2016, her debut novel, No Better Man, was nominated for a RITA in the best first book category. Sara is passionate about writing stories that inspire people to believe in love and always enjoys connecting with readers. Learn more at www.sararichardson.com.
Her Heart of the Rockies series was published by Grand Central Forever in 2015. In 2016, her debut novel, No Better Man, was nominated for a RITA in the best first book category. Sara is passionate about writing stories that inspire people to believe in love and always enjoys connecting with readers. Learn more at www.sararichardson.com.
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August 8, 2020
Naomi is a single mother to Gracie, who is 10 years old. Her ex husband had walked out on them when Gracie was a baby. She has been working at the Cortez ranch for many years and has saved enough money to now be able to buy the home she wants and to make it into a B&B.
Lucas Cortez doesn't plan on being into town long and is Naomi's high school sweetheart. He had been punished for a crime when he was 18 and had spent 3 years in prison and had been working for another ranch. His feeling and Naomi's are still there but she has her daughter to think of and a secret.
Spending time with Naomi and Grace has him wondering if he should stay and give them another chance.
I love the Cortez family and the tings they have overcome. Naomi has struggled as a single parent but has had her close friends to help her.
Lucas Cortez doesn't plan on being into town long and is Naomi's high school sweetheart. He had been punished for a crime when he was 18 and had spent 3 years in prison and had been working for another ranch. His feeling and Naomi's are still there but she has her daughter to think of and a secret.
Spending time with Naomi and Grace has him wondering if he should stay and give them another chance.
I love the Cortez family and the tings they have overcome. Naomi has struggled as a single parent but has had her close friends to help her.
July 12, 2017
4 stars
Comeback Cowboy by Sara Richardson was a well written, heartwarming second chance romance and I really enjoyed it.
Lucas and Naomi were likeable, endearing characters that I easily connected with. My heart went out to them and everything they've been through, these two totally earned their happily ever after.
Comeback Cowboy is the second book from the Rocky Mountain Riders series, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them all.
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Comeback Cowboy by Sara Richardson was a well written, heartwarming second chance romance and I really enjoyed it.
Lucas and Naomi were likeable, endearing characters that I easily connected with. My heart went out to them and everything they've been through, these two totally earned their happily ever after.
Comeback Cowboy is the second book from the Rocky Mountain Riders series, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them all.
*Get your copy today*
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B&N: https://goo.gl/m4CVVu
Kobo: https://goo.gl/gBxUZw
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*A big thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.*
June 27, 2017
COMEBACK COWBOY is a sweet, emotional and touching second chance romance that perfectly captures the small town feel, both good and bad, that Sara Richardson has become known for.
Naomi Sullivan once looked forward to happy ever after with the boy of her dreams, until he went to jail for arson and she found herself married and with a child before being ditched by her ex-husband. Now her every dream is wrapped up in giving her daughter the best life she can. Except her past is about to careen into her future and she has to decide if she can take another chance on love or turn her back on it for good this time.
Lucas Cortez took a gamble on his good boy reputation and lost everything ten years ago. He's mostly stayed away from his hometown since getting out of prison but with his father's ill health, he's back temporarily but someone is determined to drive him out of town for good, even endangering others to do so. Lucas has to decide if he will fight for Naomi and their love or let himself be run out of town again.
I think the author did a great job with the entire story - the characters and the drama around them, and really captured the conflicting emotions a person can go through in such situations. Can a person really move on from their past, especially when there are others determined to keep the past alive?
This story will take you on an emotional ride, so brace yourself. The only downside for me was that the drama was dialed to a high degree, almost too much for me and I was all for Lucas saying adios to a town that was not willing to give him a second chance, even after he paid for his stupid choices. You'll also empathize with a single mom caught up in telenovela-worthy drama trying to do right by her daughter and herself.
All in all, a solid addition to the series and Ms. Richardson brings the small town scenery to life in a way that will have you wanting to move to one, even with the accompanying drama.
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Naomi Sullivan once looked forward to happy ever after with the boy of her dreams, until he went to jail for arson and she found herself married and with a child before being ditched by her ex-husband. Now her every dream is wrapped up in giving her daughter the best life she can. Except her past is about to careen into her future and she has to decide if she can take another chance on love or turn her back on it for good this time.
Lucas Cortez took a gamble on his good boy reputation and lost everything ten years ago. He's mostly stayed away from his hometown since getting out of prison but with his father's ill health, he's back temporarily but someone is determined to drive him out of town for good, even endangering others to do so. Lucas has to decide if he will fight for Naomi and their love or let himself be run out of town again.
I think the author did a great job with the entire story - the characters and the drama around them, and really captured the conflicting emotions a person can go through in such situations. Can a person really move on from their past, especially when there are others determined to keep the past alive?
This story will take you on an emotional ride, so brace yourself. The only downside for me was that the drama was dialed to a high degree, almost too much for me and I was all for Lucas saying adios to a town that was not willing to give him a second chance, even after he paid for his stupid choices. You'll also empathize with a single mom caught up in telenovela-worthy drama trying to do right by her daughter and herself.
All in all, a solid addition to the series and Ms. Richardson brings the small town scenery to life in a way that will have you wanting to move to one, even with the accompanying drama.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely mine.
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September 1, 2018
I have to say, this is one of the best books I have read about small town living. I've never really lived in a small town myself, so when I read these stories and the people, sometimes I am really taken aback. This is one of those times. I think Sara Richardson did an exceptional job showcasing both the good and the not so good side of small-town living/mentality. Especially with Lucas' character. IMO, it was a realistic portrayal and made the story more relatable.
As a whole, this second chance romance, was a sure hit for me. I loved the set-up of the story and the unfolding of it as well. Small town living is not easy, from everything I have heard and read, and Lucas and Naomi had an uphill go of it. Gracie made the whole story even more endearing and fun. It was like a cherry to a sundae :)
Copy provided for blog tour review
As a whole, this second chance romance, was a sure hit for me. I loved the set-up of the story and the unfolding of it as well. Small town living is not easy, from everything I have heard and read, and Lucas and Naomi had an uphill go of it. Gracie made the whole story even more endearing and fun. It was like a cherry to a sundae :)
Copy provided for blog tour review
May 30, 2017
3.5 stars
I had read and enjoyed the first book in this series, so I was pretty excited to get to this one.
I loved Naomi. She's strong and sassy and stands up for herself. Lucas is stubborn and loyal and I really enjoyed seeing them work things out. This is a fun group of characters.
Plot wise, it was a little dramatic. There are a few threads going at the same time and with that came a lot of push and pull. Thankfully, there wasn't a break up, but there were several several attempts.
Overall, it was a quick read with an adorable ending. I can't wait to see Levi's story.
**Huge thanks to Forever for providing the arc free of charge**
I had read and enjoyed the first book in this series, so I was pretty excited to get to this one.
I loved Naomi. She's strong and sassy and stands up for herself. Lucas is stubborn and loyal and I really enjoyed seeing them work things out. This is a fun group of characters.
Plot wise, it was a little dramatic. There are a few threads going at the same time and with that came a lot of push and pull. Thankfully, there wasn't a break up, but there were several several attempts.
Overall, it was a quick read with an adorable ending. I can't wait to see Levi's story.
**Huge thanks to Forever for providing the arc free of charge**
June 27, 2017
4 Sweet Stars!
“Your words might be quiet.” “But they mean more than most people’s.”
Sometimes you just need a sweet second chance romance to get lost in and that’s exactly what Comeback Cowboy is.
Told from dual points of view, Comeback Cowboy follows the story of Naomi and Lucas. For Naomi, there has only been one love in her life and that was Lucas. He was her high school sweetheart, her everything. Their love was intense and like non other. All was going well until Lucas made a life altering decision. They say hindsight is twenty-twenty and in Lucas’ case there are lots of things that he regrets. The biggest, keeping Naomi away. Lucas never wanted to return home, but life had other plans for him. Because of his past, Lucas doesn’t plan on staying long, but when Naomi re-enters the picture, all of Lucas’ intentions go away. Life has given him hope and a second chance and he’ll stop at nothing to win back Naomi….
Overall, I found this book to be a quick and enjoyable read. I thought the story was well written and interesting. I am such a sucker for small town second chance romances, so naturally I fell in love with the setting instantly. I think the small town setting adds a lot to the story and is an interesting element for the characters to overcome. Living in a small town isn’t easy and when you have to deal with everyone knowing your business and judging you…well, that just really adds an interesting element to the story. I thought the characters were great and very easy to connect with. I admired Naomi a lot. It’s not easy being on your own, having to do everything. Add in raising a kid by yourself, and well, lets just say, Naomi is plain awesome. She is a devoted mother, hard worker and loves with everything she is. And Lucas…Oh, Lucas. He made a lot of mistakes as a young man and had a lot to make up for. I appreciated how thick his skin was and how he didn’t let the small town prejudices get to him. He worked hard to get where he is in his life and is honestly a good man. I adored Lucas and Naomi together. They had amazing chemistry and I enjoyed their pull. I loved the way their relationship was re-built and grew. I think these two worked really hard to go after the things that they wanted in life and I couldn’t help but root for these two to find their way back to happiness.
Comeback Cowboy is my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. This story hit all the marks for me, giving me a sweet and unforgettable second chance romance. I think this story had a wonderful message of hope, forgiveness, not letting others opinions rule your life and not being afraid to take a chance on love. Simply put, this was a wonderful story to spend the day getting lost in.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the publisher and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.*
“Your words might be quiet.” “But they mean more than most people’s.”
Sometimes you just need a sweet second chance romance to get lost in and that’s exactly what Comeback Cowboy is.
Told from dual points of view, Comeback Cowboy follows the story of Naomi and Lucas. For Naomi, there has only been one love in her life and that was Lucas. He was her high school sweetheart, her everything. Their love was intense and like non other. All was going well until Lucas made a life altering decision. They say hindsight is twenty-twenty and in Lucas’ case there are lots of things that he regrets. The biggest, keeping Naomi away. Lucas never wanted to return home, but life had other plans for him. Because of his past, Lucas doesn’t plan on staying long, but when Naomi re-enters the picture, all of Lucas’ intentions go away. Life has given him hope and a second chance and he’ll stop at nothing to win back Naomi….
Overall, I found this book to be a quick and enjoyable read. I thought the story was well written and interesting. I am such a sucker for small town second chance romances, so naturally I fell in love with the setting instantly. I think the small town setting adds a lot to the story and is an interesting element for the characters to overcome. Living in a small town isn’t easy and when you have to deal with everyone knowing your business and judging you…well, that just really adds an interesting element to the story. I thought the characters were great and very easy to connect with. I admired Naomi a lot. It’s not easy being on your own, having to do everything. Add in raising a kid by yourself, and well, lets just say, Naomi is plain awesome. She is a devoted mother, hard worker and loves with everything she is. And Lucas…Oh, Lucas. He made a lot of mistakes as a young man and had a lot to make up for. I appreciated how thick his skin was and how he didn’t let the small town prejudices get to him. He worked hard to get where he is in his life and is honestly a good man. I adored Lucas and Naomi together. They had amazing chemistry and I enjoyed their pull. I loved the way their relationship was re-built and grew. I think these two worked really hard to go after the things that they wanted in life and I couldn’t help but root for these two to find their way back to happiness.
Comeback Cowboy is my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. This story hit all the marks for me, giving me a sweet and unforgettable second chance romance. I think this story had a wonderful message of hope, forgiveness, not letting others opinions rule your life and not being afraid to take a chance on love. Simply put, this was a wonderful story to spend the day getting lost in.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the publisher and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.*
July 23, 2017
MY RATING: 3/5 STARS
I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for a honest review.
Comeback Cowboy follows the troupe of second chance romance with Naomi Sullivan and Lucas Cortez. Highschool sweethearts, Naomi and Lucas were supposed to live their own versions of happily ever after until a tragedy happens. Lucas is sent to jail for arson at a young age and Naomi, nursing a broken heart marries another man, only to find herself pregnant. Ten years later, Naomi still isn't sure who the father of her daughter, Gracie is.
Following this premise, I thought that the whole book would just be Lucas coming back from wherever he went to rekindle his relationship with Naomi and him not having any idea who is Gracie's father and then maybe at the end, it's revealed who the father really is, leaving everyone to be shocked.
Sara Richardson opted to not follow this route and told us who the father was by midway through the book. So when I found out who the father was, I was like well, now what? What else could there be to add onto the story? And most importantly, I'm wondering what real conflict is there since everyone seems to be okay with the answer.
Although it's not a major conflict that is worthy of praise, it's realistic. Lucas struggles with his scorned reputation for a crime he didn't commit. The past keeps lurching forward, making it hard for him to move on and rebuild his relationship with Naomi and Gracie. While everyone hated Lucas, Deputy Dev believed in him and so for that I want to slow clap. Seriously. It was getting on my nerves that everyone hated Lucas and the truth was that he didn't deserve a single awful comment thrown his way.
Lucas is exactly what Naomi describes him. He's selfless, always looking out for his younger brother Levi and his other brother, Lance. He puts a target on his back just so everyone else can live a happy life and that is something admirable in a character.
Moving onto Naomi. She's a strong mother who has raised a child all by herself without any financial support or emotional support. The fact that she is still sane and not depressed at all, amazes me. She's a lovely character who isn't afraid to show her feelings to Lucas, always putting herself on the line just so she can have a chance of happiness with Lucas.
The reason why I didn't give this book a 5/5 star read was because it was an average story. There was nothing shocking about it or something that made me swoon. The chemistry between the characters was nice but it was nothing that impressed me.
MY RECOMMENDATION:
Read it on a slow summer day and pick up the series too!
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I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for a honest review.
Comeback Cowboy follows the troupe of second chance romance with Naomi Sullivan and Lucas Cortez. Highschool sweethearts, Naomi and Lucas were supposed to live their own versions of happily ever after until a tragedy happens. Lucas is sent to jail for arson at a young age and Naomi, nursing a broken heart marries another man, only to find herself pregnant. Ten years later, Naomi still isn't sure who the father of her daughter, Gracie is.
Following this premise, I thought that the whole book would just be Lucas coming back from wherever he went to rekindle his relationship with Naomi and him not having any idea who is Gracie's father and then maybe at the end, it's revealed who the father really is, leaving everyone to be shocked.
Sara Richardson opted to not follow this route and told us who the father was by midway through the book. So when I found out who the father was, I was like well, now what? What else could there be to add onto the story? And most importantly, I'm wondering what real conflict is there since everyone seems to be okay with the answer.
Although it's not a major conflict that is worthy of praise, it's realistic. Lucas struggles with his scorned reputation for a crime he didn't commit. The past keeps lurching forward, making it hard for him to move on and rebuild his relationship with Naomi and Gracie. While everyone hated Lucas, Deputy Dev believed in him and so for that I want to slow clap. Seriously. It was getting on my nerves that everyone hated Lucas and the truth was that he didn't deserve a single awful comment thrown his way.
Lucas is exactly what Naomi describes him. He's selfless, always looking out for his younger brother Levi and his other brother, Lance. He puts a target on his back just so everyone else can live a happy life and that is something admirable in a character.
Moving onto Naomi. She's a strong mother who has raised a child all by herself without any financial support or emotional support. The fact that she is still sane and not depressed at all, amazes me. She's a lovely character who isn't afraid to show her feelings to Lucas, always putting herself on the line just so she can have a chance of happiness with Lucas.
The reason why I didn't give this book a 5/5 star read was because it was an average story. There was nothing shocking about it or something that made me swoon. The chemistry between the characters was nice but it was nothing that impressed me.
MY RECOMMENDATION:
Read it on a slow summer day and pick up the series too!
FOLLOW ME
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June 28, 2017
Comeback Cowboy is a second chance romance that will move your heart strings in the sweetest and most compelling way.
One moment everything in Naomi's life is going exactly as she plans, and the next moment everything starts to spin out of control. The one man that she has ever loved is back in town. She has been able to avoid him for the past few months but he intends to reclaim the special spot that he once held in her heart. To make things worse for Naomi her ex husband has also made a reappearance. With the two man who abandoned and neglected her over a decade ago back in her life, how will Naomi deal with the turmoil that is bound to come?
Everything that Naomi had dared to dream is linked to her daughter, and now she has to face the reality that some of those links may get broken.
Lucas made a choice many years ago thinking that it wouldn't effect his life too much. Shortly after he is smacked with reality and his whole life tumbles in the wrong direction. 10 years later his reputation is ruined and the one girl that he wants wont give him the time of day. He knows from experience that some choices can shatter a man into a million pieces. Now it is time for him to learn that other decisions have the power to heal all of his jagged wounds.
I would have loved to be able to see more the Naomi and Lucas's past together as it was very important to the plot. Over all Comeback Cowboy is a really good read. Be prepared to to strap yourself in for an emotional ride when you pick this novel up!
*4 Small Town Stars*
**ARC Provided by Books Need TLC in exchange for an honest review**
One moment everything in Naomi's life is going exactly as she plans, and the next moment everything starts to spin out of control. The one man that she has ever loved is back in town. She has been able to avoid him for the past few months but he intends to reclaim the special spot that he once held in her heart. To make things worse for Naomi her ex husband has also made a reappearance. With the two man who abandoned and neglected her over a decade ago back in her life, how will Naomi deal with the turmoil that is bound to come?
Everything that Naomi had dared to dream is linked to her daughter, and now she has to face the reality that some of those links may get broken.
Lucas made a choice many years ago thinking that it wouldn't effect his life too much. Shortly after he is smacked with reality and his whole life tumbles in the wrong direction. 10 years later his reputation is ruined and the one girl that he wants wont give him the time of day. He knows from experience that some choices can shatter a man into a million pieces. Now it is time for him to learn that other decisions have the power to heal all of his jagged wounds.
I would have loved to be able to see more the Naomi and Lucas's past together as it was very important to the plot. Over all Comeback Cowboy is a really good read. Be prepared to to strap yourself in for an emotional ride when you pick this novel up!
*4 Small Town Stars*
**ARC Provided by Books Need TLC in exchange for an honest review**
June 3, 2017
I would have to agree that Lucas is not so easily forgettable. I like how this story started out a few months after Lucas had returned. The way the story went is that Lucas and Naomi had a few run ins with each other in town but their first real close encounter was when Naomi almost ran Lucas over. A totally innocent accident. Additionally, this is where I get to meet Gracie, Naomi's daughter. She is such a sweetheart and so smart. She kind of stole some of the spotlight away from Lucas and Naomi. Although, I am not complaining. Gracie was the comedic relief.
Back to Lucas and Naomi. It was easy to see where Gracie got her strength from as Naomi could fend for herself. Yet, when it came to Lucas, she got weak in the knees. They did not share a lot of moments with each other but the ones that they did have were steamy. A happy ending for sure. Comeback Cowboy roped me in for a good time. I can't wait to read Levi and Cassidy's story next.
Back to Lucas and Naomi. It was easy to see where Gracie got her strength from as Naomi could fend for herself. Yet, when it came to Lucas, she got weak in the knees. They did not share a lot of moments with each other but the ones that they did have were steamy. A happy ending for sure. Comeback Cowboy roped me in for a good time. I can't wait to read Levi and Cassidy's story next.
June 4, 2017
Originally reviewed for www.buriedunderromance.com
As a life-long Colorado resident, I’m always excited to read books that take place in our beautiful state. I’m often disappointed, however, when Colorado is given as the setting but there is nothing really Colorado specific in the book. Pleasantly, I was not disappointed in COMEBACK COWBOY by Sara Richardson. The author lives in Colorado, and with the exception of Topaz Falls, the small town which serves as the main location for this story, the specific locations mentioned actually exist. I love it when I can picture the characters in places that I know, and even thoughTopaz Falls is fictional, it still had the Colorado feel.
The plot of COMEBACK COWBOY is pretty standard romance novel fare: Nice boy gets in to trouble and is forced to leave town (in this case to prison). He leaves behind his high school sweetheart who is forced to move on with someone else. That relationship doesn’t work out so girl is single when boy returns. They are immediately drawn to each other, but can they overcome the situation that drove them apart? Will the town let them?
In spite of being a familiar plot, the author has made COMEBACK COWBOY come to life. There are enough twists and turns to keep the story fresh and to hold your interest through to the satisfying conclusion.
The characters are wonderful and totally believable. Naomi Sullivan, our heroine, is a survivor. A loving single mom, she is guided by what is best for her daughter, and she is determined to make a life for them in Topaz Falls in spite of her history there and the townsfolk that won’t let her forget it. Lucas Cortez, who left high school love Naomi when he was sent to prison for arson, is determined not to let the town gossip hurt Naomi or his family. He will do whatever is necessary to protect them, even if it means leaving Topaz Falls again. There is also a cast of realistic secondary characters, including Naomi’s delightful daughter Gracie, the ranching Cortez family and several apparent villians.
COMEBACK COWBOY is the second book in the Rocky Mountain Riders series but it can be easily read without having read the first book. Sara Richardson is a new writer for me, but I’ll be going back to read the first book in the series, and I’m definitely looking forward to the next one.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.
As a life-long Colorado resident, I’m always excited to read books that take place in our beautiful state. I’m often disappointed, however, when Colorado is given as the setting but there is nothing really Colorado specific in the book. Pleasantly, I was not disappointed in COMEBACK COWBOY by Sara Richardson. The author lives in Colorado, and with the exception of Topaz Falls, the small town which serves as the main location for this story, the specific locations mentioned actually exist. I love it when I can picture the characters in places that I know, and even thoughTopaz Falls is fictional, it still had the Colorado feel.
The plot of COMEBACK COWBOY is pretty standard romance novel fare: Nice boy gets in to trouble and is forced to leave town (in this case to prison). He leaves behind his high school sweetheart who is forced to move on with someone else. That relationship doesn’t work out so girl is single when boy returns. They are immediately drawn to each other, but can they overcome the situation that drove them apart? Will the town let them?
In spite of being a familiar plot, the author has made COMEBACK COWBOY come to life. There are enough twists and turns to keep the story fresh and to hold your interest through to the satisfying conclusion.
The characters are wonderful and totally believable. Naomi Sullivan, our heroine, is a survivor. A loving single mom, she is guided by what is best for her daughter, and she is determined to make a life for them in Topaz Falls in spite of her history there and the townsfolk that won’t let her forget it. Lucas Cortez, who left high school love Naomi when he was sent to prison for arson, is determined not to let the town gossip hurt Naomi or his family. He will do whatever is necessary to protect them, even if it means leaving Topaz Falls again. There is also a cast of realistic secondary characters, including Naomi’s delightful daughter Gracie, the ranching Cortez family and several apparent villians.
COMEBACK COWBOY is the second book in the Rocky Mountain Riders series but it can be easily read without having read the first book. Sara Richardson is a new writer for me, but I’ll be going back to read the first book in the series, and I’m definitely looking forward to the next one.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.
September 26, 2020
This was a pretty solid second-chance cowboy romance. In the beginning we learn that Naomi isn't sure who Gracie's father is and I was thinking 'oh no, not another secret baby book.' I honestly hate those, especially when the mother has ample time to tell the father he has a kid. Fortunately, this author didn't take things that route and went another that I rarely see it seems, so kudos to Ms. Richardson for daring to be different.
Naomi was a strong heroine. She was fiercely protective of her daughter and I admired her for always doing what was best for her little girl. Now, she did get on my nerves with the whole 'it's all on my terms' and 'I shouldn't have let him take her there' when it came to her daughter. I mean, any father would have legal rights and should a court decide that for her, she'd be really disappointed to learn they'd probably let the father be around the daughter even more than we saw in this book. So I had to fault her for that since it was selfish and not right. She gets herself together by the end though and learns to give up some of that control. But she did raise a bright young lady, so she was a good mother, that's for sure.
Lucas was such a selfless character. Throughout the book he's always doing what's best for others and not himself. He's willing to give up the love of his life for her safety, even though he'd be a poor sad existing man for that. I couldn't find much fault with Lucas, he was just an all around good guy who didn't have a temper and loved Naomi and Gracie with all his heart.
There's a few drama-filled situations going on in this book. The dangerous person out to get back at Lucas is pretty intense and certainly kept me on edge, even though it was obvious who the culprit was. I'm glad it all worked out in the end and everyone was relatively healthy.
The epilogue is really cute and sweet. I can't wait to see Levi gain some humility and settle down in the next book.
Naomi was a strong heroine. She was fiercely protective of her daughter and I admired her for always doing what was best for her little girl. Now, she did get on my nerves with the whole 'it's all on my terms' and 'I shouldn't have let him take her there' when it came to her daughter. I mean, any father would have legal rights and should a court decide that for her, she'd be really disappointed to learn they'd probably let the father be around the daughter even more than we saw in this book. So I had to fault her for that since it was selfish and not right. She gets herself together by the end though and learns to give up some of that control. But she did raise a bright young lady, so she was a good mother, that's for sure.
Lucas was such a selfless character. Throughout the book he's always doing what's best for others and not himself. He's willing to give up the love of his life for her safety, even though he'd be a poor sad existing man for that. I couldn't find much fault with Lucas, he was just an all around good guy who didn't have a temper and loved Naomi and Gracie with all his heart.
There's a few drama-filled situations going on in this book. The dangerous person out to get back at Lucas is pretty intense and certainly kept me on edge, even though it was obvious who the culprit was. I'm glad it all worked out in the end and everyone was relatively healthy.
The epilogue is really cute and sweet. I can't wait to see Levi gain some humility and settle down in the next book.
June 17, 2017
Single mother Naomi Sullivan has her hands full and then some, between caring for her little girl and working she is burning her candle at both ends. But no matter how busy she may be she is perfectly content with the life she has built for them, but when her ex- boyfriend wanders back into their lives she begins to wander if an extra set of hands to tackle her heavy load might be just what she needs...
Lucas Cortez isn't a perfect man by any means, he has a troubled past a mile long that he has paid deeply for, but it's just that it's the past, and now he is ready to turn over a new leaf. He returns home to see his family, full well knowing that there will be some townsfolk not too happy to see him, that's okay though cause he's not planning to stick around long. Or is he??
Nothing warms your heart like witnessing two lost loves find their way back to one another, and after finishing Comeback Cowboy my heart is nice and toasty. From the moment I started this story I knew I had stumbled onto something special, something that was sure to make me laugh, have me smiling a time or two and leave me with a happy heart... and true to my initial instincts it did all of that and then some! Ms. Richardson has created a gem of a story here, one that is sure to charm it's way into the hearts of every reader, and reaffirm their belief in happily ever afters!! Definitely a can't miss read, and wonderful addition to the Rocky Mountain Riders Series!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
Lucas Cortez isn't a perfect man by any means, he has a troubled past a mile long that he has paid deeply for, but it's just that it's the past, and now he is ready to turn over a new leaf. He returns home to see his family, full well knowing that there will be some townsfolk not too happy to see him, that's okay though cause he's not planning to stick around long. Or is he??
Nothing warms your heart like witnessing two lost loves find their way back to one another, and after finishing Comeback Cowboy my heart is nice and toasty. From the moment I started this story I knew I had stumbled onto something special, something that was sure to make me laugh, have me smiling a time or two and leave me with a happy heart... and true to my initial instincts it did all of that and then some! Ms. Richardson has created a gem of a story here, one that is sure to charm it's way into the hearts of every reader, and reaffirm their belief in happily ever afters!! Definitely a can't miss read, and wonderful addition to the Rocky Mountain Riders Series!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
July 1, 2017
I Voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
I didn't read the previous book in the series, but I didn't have any difficulty reading or following this one.
Lucas went to prison for committing a crime and now he is back in his hometown after years of being out and working on another farm. His brother is getting married and he's home to help out a bit. But being home means seeing the only women he has ever loved, and also dealing with a town where people hate him for what he did and for being a felon.
Naomi is on track with her life finally. She is buying a house and turning it into a little inn for her and her daughter. But now Lucas is back and she is doing everything she can to avoid him, but when you are connected to someone in such a way that he is a part of you, you can't avoid him for ever.
And now it seems like everything is falling apart, her ex husband is back wanting time with his daughter, when he just walked out on them when she was a baby, Lucas is back in her life and someone is hellbent on framing him for a crime.
I enjoyed this story, Naomi was sexy, sassy, sweet and she was an awesome mother. Lucas is loyal hot and I mean really he's a cowboy, lol... But some parts of him annoyed me. Every time things got to hard he wanted to run back to his old life and his old job. But Naomi was the stronger one and wouldn't let him give up
I really want to read Levi's story though... The wild brother...
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I didn't read the previous book in the series, but I didn't have any difficulty reading or following this one.
Lucas went to prison for committing a crime and now he is back in his hometown after years of being out and working on another farm. His brother is getting married and he's home to help out a bit. But being home means seeing the only women he has ever loved, and also dealing with a town where people hate him for what he did and for being a felon.
Naomi is on track with her life finally. She is buying a house and turning it into a little inn for her and her daughter. But now Lucas is back and she is doing everything she can to avoid him, but when you are connected to someone in such a way that he is a part of you, you can't avoid him for ever.
And now it seems like everything is falling apart, her ex husband is back wanting time with his daughter, when he just walked out on them when she was a baby, Lucas is back in her life and someone is hellbent on framing him for a crime.
I enjoyed this story, Naomi was sexy, sassy, sweet and she was an awesome mother. Lucas is loyal hot and I mean really he's a cowboy, lol... But some parts of him annoyed me. Every time things got to hard he wanted to run back to his old life and his old job. But Naomi was the stronger one and wouldn't let him give up
I really want to read Levi's story though... The wild brother...
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July 2, 2017
Comeback Cowboy is a sweet second chance romance story. I liked that the author didn't always choose the obvious direction with things--we find out pretty quickly who's the father of her ten-year-old daughter instead of dragging out the drama and suspense, for example, and even though it did sometimes look like one of the main characters was going to make a run for it in the other's "best interest" they had adult conversations about what was going on instead and made decisions together. What a novel idea! ;)
Though some of the outcomes here almost seemed to come too easily, this is a sweet story with likable characters who really do deserve their HEA, even if the worst trials happened before the book even began...it's not worth getting worked up about it; just go with the easy-reading flow and you'll be glad you did.
Although it's the second in the series, this book worked just fine as a standalone. The hero and heroine from book one appear quite a bit--Lance is Lucas's brother, and Jessa is Naomi's good friend--so I've already added book one ( Hometown Cowboy ) to my TBR. It looks like the youngest brother, Levi, will have the next book ( Renegade Cowboy ) so I might as well add that one too, while I'm at it :)
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Though some of the outcomes here almost seemed to come too easily, this is a sweet story with likable characters who really do deserve their HEA, even if the worst trials happened before the book even began...it's not worth getting worked up about it; just go with the easy-reading flow and you'll be glad you did.
Although it's the second in the series, this book worked just fine as a standalone. The hero and heroine from book one appear quite a bit--Lance is Lucas's brother, and Jessa is Naomi's good friend--so I've already added book one ( Hometown Cowboy ) to my TBR. It looks like the youngest brother, Levi, will have the next book ( Renegade Cowboy ) so I might as well add that one too, while I'm at it :)
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 27, 2017
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Hometown Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #1)
This is Naomi and Lucas’s story. Naomi is a single mother who has worked hard to provide for her daughter. She is finally on track. But when her high school sweetheart comes back to town she feels thing for him she thinks she should not. Lucas was coming to town for a quick trip that was until he bumped into Naomi. He knows he wants her but can he stay for her? He wants not only her but her daughter forever. But will she give him a second chance? What happens when secrets come out? Will it ruin everything or bring them closer?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Hometown Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #1)
This is Naomi and Lucas’s story. Naomi is a single mother who has worked hard to provide for her daughter. She is finally on track. But when her high school sweetheart comes back to town she feels thing for him she thinks she should not. Lucas was coming to town for a quick trip that was until he bumped into Naomi. He knows he wants her but can he stay for her? He wants not only her but her daughter forever. But will she give him a second chance? What happens when secrets come out? Will it ruin everything or bring them closer?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
May 22, 2017
As a lover of cowboy romance and second chance love, this story was right on the nose. I loved the smalltown ambiance, both the good and the bad. Coming from a very small community myself, it was very realistic. Naomi was a wonderful character and I loved seeing how determined she was to make a good life for her daughter. I just love a woman who can stand on her own two feet. While I know that the "secret" is simply a plot device, I'm just not sure that in real life I'd ever be able to truly trust and forgive someone that kept one that life changing from me.
June 1, 2017
Lucas is very appreciative of his lady's assets, "...the front door banged open. Naomi’s backside came through the door first, her body bent as she dragged something onto the porch. God almighty, the woman made jeans look hotter than a high-end teddy." Lucas is not a bashful man, “my god, I love that dress on you,” Lucas murmured, leaning in closer. “What’re you wearing underneath it?” I liked this book, Lucas was such a good man.
April 19, 2023
Feel-good summer romance set in Topaz Falls, CO. Some tear-jerker moments. Protagonist is a young mother reuniting with her high school sweetheart after 10 years apart. I was glad the cowboy/ranch details (pertaining to bull training, bull riding, etc) didn’t take over the plot but just set the atmosphere.
June 27, 2017
lucas swoon. Just swoon. he is so incredible. I love his desire to be there to help no matter what. How he selflessly gave so much up and essentially saved his brother. I love the way he was with Naomi’s little girl. How he was conflicted because he didn’t want to ruin anyone but still wanted to have love in his life. I love that he was willing to do so much to protect those he loves.
Lucas is strong and caring. And his love for Naomi knows no bounds. His loyalty to family is gorgeous as he is inside and out. He didn’t just barrel his way into Naomi’s world either. He knew that what happened all those years ago had hurt her and he gave her time. He showed her who he was and that he loved her. That he was there no matter what. He respected her and her daughter. That relationship was adorable. Naomi’s daughter is to precious for words. And Lucas was perfect with her. He also supported and believed in Naomi. It went a long way in helping Naomi to become stronger and see herself differently and become more confident as well.
naomi has had a lot on her plate. She tackled it with strength and grace. Gracie her little girl is amazing and her world. So she is wary of letting Lucas in. Letting anyone in really because her little girl means the world to her. Watching her come to terms with all that is going on and all the changes was so interesting. Seeing her and Lucas build back a friendship, trust and see their love be rekindled was sweet and tender. These two belonged together.
The story was sweet and wonderful. Lucas and Naomi capture your heart from the beginning. And Lucas’s family was so supportive and caring. Protective of Lucas as well. What Levi did at the end amazeballs. He grows so much as a person and character it makes your heart happy to see. It is Lucas though who steals the show. His sacrifices and love of family and for Naomi will envelop you in a warm and happy cocoon.seeing his strength is inspiring. Watching him and Naomi have such tender moments, sweet moments and sexy moments has you melt. A great second book in the series. this is a story that melts your heart and has you smile throughout as you sit back and watch Lucas capture Gracie’s heart and win Naomi back while regaining his town and family once more.
Now Levi's love story will be fun to see next.
Lucas is strong and caring. And his love for Naomi knows no bounds. His loyalty to family is gorgeous as he is inside and out. He didn’t just barrel his way into Naomi’s world either. He knew that what happened all those years ago had hurt her and he gave her time. He showed her who he was and that he loved her. That he was there no matter what. He respected her and her daughter. That relationship was adorable. Naomi’s daughter is to precious for words. And Lucas was perfect with her. He also supported and believed in Naomi. It went a long way in helping Naomi to become stronger and see herself differently and become more confident as well.
naomi has had a lot on her plate. She tackled it with strength and grace. Gracie her little girl is amazing and her world. So she is wary of letting Lucas in. Letting anyone in really because her little girl means the world to her. Watching her come to terms with all that is going on and all the changes was so interesting. Seeing her and Lucas build back a friendship, trust and see their love be rekindled was sweet and tender. These two belonged together.
The story was sweet and wonderful. Lucas and Naomi capture your heart from the beginning. And Lucas’s family was so supportive and caring. Protective of Lucas as well. What Levi did at the end amazeballs. He grows so much as a person and character it makes your heart happy to see. It is Lucas though who steals the show. His sacrifices and love of family and for Naomi will envelop you in a warm and happy cocoon.seeing his strength is inspiring. Watching him and Naomi have such tender moments, sweet moments and sexy moments has you melt. A great second book in the series. this is a story that melts your heart and has you smile throughout as you sit back and watch Lucas capture Gracie’s heart and win Naomi back while regaining his town and family once more.
Now Levi's love story will be fun to see next.
June 4, 2017
Lucas Cortez is home for the time being, ever since he learnt of his father's illness. Staying and working the land alongside his brothers isn't an option, not when there's so much hostility towards him still after what he did so many years ago. But Lucas has never forgotten the woman he left behind, and he wants a second chance with Naomi Sullivan. Except with the secret he's keeping, how can he ever expect her to give him one unless he reveals the truth. Can they move on from the past together, or will they lose a second chance at forever love because of someone's determination to make sure Lucas leaves town?
Ms. Richardson has penned a small-town marvel in this book that dazzled me with its enchanting and fast-paced storyline, incredible characters that entertained me from start to finish and its wonderful ending that could have had dire consequences for one of the most precious characters in this story, but shows love can conquer all. The way this story started had me hooked because the heroine is finally ready to follow her dream and I liked how enthusiastic she is in the moment where she's looking to get what she wants to start achieving her dream. Will she get what she wants? However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time in this story where things start to get very interesting, as the way they meet isn't how Naomi imagined. What if she'd managed to hurt him?
As for the dialogue, it was compelling due to their growing relationship, the secrets both the main characters are keeping and their past that has led them to hopefully getting a second chance at love. Both their secrets have them being judged a tad harshly by those that believe Lucas shouldn't be able to reside in their small town because of what he did years ago and believe that Naomi should know the answer to her secret. Will the truth come out and if it does will Naomi and Lucas be able to handle the truth? Furthermore, the heroine is strong and brave with everything she has to deal with throughout this book, especially when it comes to her daughter and whether Naomi can give Lucas another chance. I also liked how good of a mother she is and that she would do anything for her daughter, even though it isn't easy for her when it comes to having to share the young girl with her ex.
While the hero, he's been through a lot in his life and doesn't believe he'll ever be able to live in the small town without being challenged by those that don't want him there. Does he leave town or fight for his future with Naomi? Will he be able to win over Naomi's daughter? Moreover, I liked how determined he was to help Naomi achieve her dream and how protective he was of his family and of Naomi and his daughter. No way would he allow anyone to hurt them because of him.
Overall, Ms. Richardson has penned another fantastic read in this story where the chemistry and romance was sizzling and illustrated the intense connection these two had wonderfully. The way this story ended was perfect, as Naomi and Lucas could finally have their second chance at love due to the startling revelations about the past and the effort the secondary characters went to in helping defend Lucas. Yet, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up nicely, as it shows the importance of family and how amazing surprises can be, especially for Naomi's daughter. I would recommend Comeback Cowboy by Sara Richardson, if you enjoy the second chance romance trope, small town romances or books by authors Carolyn Brown, Maisey Yates, Kari Lynn Dell or Lori Wilde.
July 12, 2017
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Comeback Cowboy
Rocky Mountain Riders, Book #2
By Sara Richardson
Author Website: http://www.sararichardson.com
ISBN: 9781455540778
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Caro
Summary:
A WOMAN NEVER FORGETS HER FIRST COWBOY . . .
As a single mother, Naomi Sullivan is used to doing things on her own. She’s finally saved enough from working at the Cortez Ranch to buy a lovely home for her and her little girl. Life is going as planned. But when her high school sweetheart comes riding back to town, this self-sufficient woman feels something she hasn’t felt in years: red-hot, unbridled need for the handsome cowboy who left her behind.
Lucas Cortez doesn’t plan on being in town long. Yet when he sees Naomi again-the gorgeous girl he never stopped loving-he’s tempted to hang up his hat and stay awhile. He’s already charmed his way into her daughter’s heart, but he’ll need more than sweet talk and roses to convince Naomi to give them a second chance-especially when she’s hiding a secret that could change their lives forever.
Review:
I have found my new favorite cowboys, the Cortez, in Sara Richardson’s Comeback Cowboy. This book was not what I was expecting. One, it was more difficult for Lucas and Naomi to accept each other into their lives after being apart for so long. Two, Naomi’s hidden card regarding her daughter’s biological father. Three, things building up for what I expect to be Levi’s redemption story coming up in the next book. And, four, the girls in the book club are just the kind of girls I need in my life.
“Hot Damn!” Darla popped out of her chair. “What’re we waiting for? Field trip! Not that discussing historical thrillers isn’t interesting,” she quickly added. “But I do love the sight of a man in uniform.” And she also loved teasing poor Dev about how much she loved the sight of a man in uniform.
Comeback Cowboys has a really good story within its characters. Naomi isn’t your typical damsel in distress, she is a fierce young woman who will do anything to provide for her daughter and at the same time pursue her dreams. She doesn’t run away from danger demonstrating to Lucas that she isn’t afraid of the town’s gossip or those who threaten her to get to him. And when it comes to love, she sets the rules because she is not letting 10 years pass by again.
Lucas has a more difficult time coping with the idea that he can start all over again with Naomi without hurting her and her daughter. I hadn’t seen a male character so distress in a while. Lucas showed the readers his vulnerable side a couple of times during the book, but at the end, and after a lot of effort from him and his loved ones he was able to get Naomi back.
Comeback Cowboy involved a lot of teamwork from its characters throughout the story proving unity among them, delivering some memorable scenes. The ending could have not been better. I can only say little because you have to read it, but it was great. I really look forward reading what happens in the next book. Meanwhile, I recommend you read Comeback Cowboy for a refreshing and quick pace story.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Comeback Cowboy
Rocky Mountain Riders, Book #2
By Sara Richardson
Author Website: http://www.sararichardson.com
ISBN: 9781455540778
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Caro
Summary:
A WOMAN NEVER FORGETS HER FIRST COWBOY . . .
As a single mother, Naomi Sullivan is used to doing things on her own. She’s finally saved enough from working at the Cortez Ranch to buy a lovely home for her and her little girl. Life is going as planned. But when her high school sweetheart comes riding back to town, this self-sufficient woman feels something she hasn’t felt in years: red-hot, unbridled need for the handsome cowboy who left her behind.
Lucas Cortez doesn’t plan on being in town long. Yet when he sees Naomi again-the gorgeous girl he never stopped loving-he’s tempted to hang up his hat and stay awhile. He’s already charmed his way into her daughter’s heart, but he’ll need more than sweet talk and roses to convince Naomi to give them a second chance-especially when she’s hiding a secret that could change their lives forever.
Review:
I have found my new favorite cowboys, the Cortez, in Sara Richardson’s Comeback Cowboy. This book was not what I was expecting. One, it was more difficult for Lucas and Naomi to accept each other into their lives after being apart for so long. Two, Naomi’s hidden card regarding her daughter’s biological father. Three, things building up for what I expect to be Levi’s redemption story coming up in the next book. And, four, the girls in the book club are just the kind of girls I need in my life.
“Hot Damn!” Darla popped out of her chair. “What’re we waiting for? Field trip! Not that discussing historical thrillers isn’t interesting,” she quickly added. “But I do love the sight of a man in uniform.” And she also loved teasing poor Dev about how much she loved the sight of a man in uniform.
Comeback Cowboys has a really good story within its characters. Naomi isn’t your typical damsel in distress, she is a fierce young woman who will do anything to provide for her daughter and at the same time pursue her dreams. She doesn’t run away from danger demonstrating to Lucas that she isn’t afraid of the town’s gossip or those who threaten her to get to him. And when it comes to love, she sets the rules because she is not letting 10 years pass by again.
Lucas has a more difficult time coping with the idea that he can start all over again with Naomi without hurting her and her daughter. I hadn’t seen a male character so distress in a while. Lucas showed the readers his vulnerable side a couple of times during the book, but at the end, and after a lot of effort from him and his loved ones he was able to get Naomi back.
Comeback Cowboy involved a lot of teamwork from its characters throughout the story proving unity among them, delivering some memorable scenes. The ending could have not been better. I can only say little because you have to read it, but it was great. I really look forward reading what happens in the next book. Meanwhile, I recommend you read Comeback Cowboy for a refreshing and quick pace story.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
July 1, 2017
I love second-chance, secret baby, and small town romances. So reading Comeback Cowboy is like hitting the jackpot, since it has all three of those tropes. However, something unusual about this story is that the author chose to reveal all the dirty laundry right up front. Instead of dragging out what tore the couple apart, hiding the child’s paternity, and dragging the drama out for as long as possible to milk the angst for everything it could be worth, the issues are laid out so the couple can get on with dealing with them. And I really liked that.
Naomi Sullivan and Lucas Cortez were high school sweethearts, destined to get married and live happily ever after until Lucas confessed to starting a fire that burned down the town’s rodeo arena, earning him the ire and scorn of Topaz Falls. After a three year prison sentence, Lucas doesn't return home, leaving behind his family and the love of his life.
Ten years later, his father’s ill health has Lucas returning home. Naomi is now a divorced single mother and works for the Cortez family ranch, but does her best to stay away from Lucas. After being abandoned by her ex-husband shortly after her daughter’s birth, she’s focused on raising her daughter and opening a new bed and breakfast.
The town of Topaz Falls has been good to Naomi, coming along side her to help raise Gracie. A sense of community is one of the best things about living in a small town. But small towns also tend to have a long memory, and certain people in town aren’t happy that Lucas is back, and are willing to go to great lengths to run him off. So instead of just being able to deal with their own issues, Lucas and Naomi also have to contend with the nefarious meddling of people from the past.
There were several things that were cliched about this story, but the author did a good job of also throwing some different things in the book to give it originality. When it becomes clear that staying in Topaz Falls is going to make things difficult for Naomi’s daughter, Lucas decides it’s best to walk away. Instead of disappearing again and leaving Naomi to wonder what happened, Lucas tells her what he’s thinking and they talk about it. What a novel concept that is for a good majority of today’s books!!! Even the “secret baby” storyline didn’t run the usual course, and I really liked that.
I would have liked a little more of Lucas and Naomi’s backstory - I feel that’s an important aspect in making a second-chance love story work. A reader needs to understand why the hero and heroine are still stuck on each other after so much time apart! But we got to experience Lucas and Naomi falling in love the second time, and that is what made this story work. Despite all the cliched aspects, this was a lovely story that I enjoyed reading. It didn’t have me staying up late to read because I was so roped into the characters and their story, but that’s okay. Not every story needs to be like tackling a bucking bull. Sometimes it’s good to read a nice, sweet story, and Comeback Cowboy was a pleasant ride.
*thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for providing an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review
** This review is also published at Straight Shootin' Book Reviews.
Naomi Sullivan and Lucas Cortez were high school sweethearts, destined to get married and live happily ever after until Lucas confessed to starting a fire that burned down the town’s rodeo arena, earning him the ire and scorn of Topaz Falls. After a three year prison sentence, Lucas doesn't return home, leaving behind his family and the love of his life.
Ten years later, his father’s ill health has Lucas returning home. Naomi is now a divorced single mother and works for the Cortez family ranch, but does her best to stay away from Lucas. After being abandoned by her ex-husband shortly after her daughter’s birth, she’s focused on raising her daughter and opening a new bed and breakfast.
The town of Topaz Falls has been good to Naomi, coming along side her to help raise Gracie. A sense of community is one of the best things about living in a small town. But small towns also tend to have a long memory, and certain people in town aren’t happy that Lucas is back, and are willing to go to great lengths to run him off. So instead of just being able to deal with their own issues, Lucas and Naomi also have to contend with the nefarious meddling of people from the past.
There were several things that were cliched about this story, but the author did a good job of also throwing some different things in the book to give it originality. When it becomes clear that staying in Topaz Falls is going to make things difficult for Naomi’s daughter, Lucas decides it’s best to walk away. Instead of disappearing again and leaving Naomi to wonder what happened, Lucas tells her what he’s thinking and they talk about it. What a novel concept that is for a good majority of today’s books!!! Even the “secret baby” storyline didn’t run the usual course, and I really liked that.
I would have liked a little more of Lucas and Naomi’s backstory - I feel that’s an important aspect in making a second-chance love story work. A reader needs to understand why the hero and heroine are still stuck on each other after so much time apart! But we got to experience Lucas and Naomi falling in love the second time, and that is what made this story work. Despite all the cliched aspects, this was a lovely story that I enjoyed reading. It didn’t have me staying up late to read because I was so roped into the characters and their story, but that’s okay. Not every story needs to be like tackling a bucking bull. Sometimes it’s good to read a nice, sweet story, and Comeback Cowboy was a pleasant ride.
*thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for providing an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review
** This review is also published at Straight Shootin' Book Reviews.
June 21, 2017
ARC received from Forever via Netgalley for an honest review
I have not read the first book in the Rocky Mountain Riders series, however this did not affect my enjoyment of book 2.
Comeback Cowboy, as the title probably gives away, is a sweet, contemporary second chance romance.
Naoim and Lucas' relationship is beyond complicated. Throw other people - especially in a small town - into the mix and it could be a down right mess.
However Naomi takes them all on head on and holds her head high, for herself and her daughter Gracie - who is just too cute for words. I love that she doesn't ask or want help - but is not so stubborn to reject help that is offered.
I get the small town vibe of this book - I live in a town where if you sneeze, the next day the gossip mill has you on your death bed, so I could completely empathise with how the characters felt.
Whilst the plot of the story is nothing new - good guy, bad luck, loses the girl, wants the girl back - the execution of Comeback Cowboy that kept me anxiously turning each page.
I love the secondary characters in this book, particularly Lucas' brothers, and now can't to see where the series goes next - and I will go back and read the first book!
I have not read the first book in the Rocky Mountain Riders series, however this did not affect my enjoyment of book 2.
Comeback Cowboy, as the title probably gives away, is a sweet, contemporary second chance romance.
Naoim and Lucas' relationship is beyond complicated. Throw other people - especially in a small town - into the mix and it could be a down right mess.
However Naomi takes them all on head on and holds her head high, for herself and her daughter Gracie - who is just too cute for words. I love that she doesn't ask or want help - but is not so stubborn to reject help that is offered.
I get the small town vibe of this book - I live in a town where if you sneeze, the next day the gossip mill has you on your death bed, so I could completely empathise with how the characters felt.
Whilst the plot of the story is nothing new - good guy, bad luck, loses the girl, wants the girl back - the execution of Comeback Cowboy that kept me anxiously turning each page.
I love the secondary characters in this book, particularly Lucas' brothers, and now can't to see where the series goes next - and I will go back and read the first book!
June 29, 2017
this is the second book in a series but enjoyable as a standalone.
Naomi Sullivan is a single mother who never got over her first love, Lucas Cortez. They had a high school romance that was severed when Lucas was incarcerated for arson, supposedly burning a rodeo stadium that devastated their small-town Colorado community. She never learned if the baby she carried was Lucas’ daughter, or that of her husband, Mark, who took off while Gracie was just an infant.
So, ten years pass and Naomi’s saved a lot of money working for and living on the Cortez Ranch, but she’s ready to spread her wings and build a Bed and Breakfast business in one of the Victorian houses that line the Main Street. Lucas returned to their town several months ago, and Naomi’s been careful to keep her distance. She still find him attractive and doesn’t want her heart broken again whenever he decides to move one. Thing is, Lucas has been pining for Naomi many a long year. That she’s single is a boon, but he’s not sure he should remain in the town–he’s had a lot of shade thrown his way from residents still bitter over the fire. When Mark comes to town, claiming to want a relationship with Gracie, Naomi drops her paternity bomb, and it blows Lucas away. Could he have sacrificed all those years and missed his daughter growing up?
So, there’s a bit of drama here, and I felt the timelines were all a little sketchy. Goodness knows, if I’d loved Lucas as hard as Naomi claimed, I wouldn’t have been intimate with his friend Mark within enough days of Lucas’ arrest to make a possibility of pregnancy by Mark a remote possibility. For me that was baffling and added unnecessary melodrama. That said, all the other parts felt very real, and the connection that Naomi has with her daughter–us against the world–is sweet. Also, both Mark and Lucas are decent guys, for the most part, if you can forgive their horrible choices. Lucas is easier to forgive–his were self-less; Mark was a Grade-A horse pa-toot, but we forgive much based on age and maturity, and he lacked both when he coasted off.
Expect a lot of thwarted sexytimes, as Naomi juggles motherhood and romance when she and Lucas finally connect. Also, expect some heartfelt struggles for Naomi, who experiences the very real fear of loss as her daughter begins to build a relationship with her father. I thought that was handled realistically well, and I liked how those plotlines unfolded. I mention “redemption” in my blog title because both Lucas and Mark experience it in their dealings with Naomi, but Lucas’ experience is more global and has more impact on Naomi’s life. I liked the story, and connected with the characters, so I’d recommend it for readers who like a bit of a slow burn and cowboys who not only make good on long-made promises, but who also poke bulls for fun.
I received a review copy via NetGalley.
Naomi Sullivan is a single mother who never got over her first love, Lucas Cortez. They had a high school romance that was severed when Lucas was incarcerated for arson, supposedly burning a rodeo stadium that devastated their small-town Colorado community. She never learned if the baby she carried was Lucas’ daughter, or that of her husband, Mark, who took off while Gracie was just an infant.
So, ten years pass and Naomi’s saved a lot of money working for and living on the Cortez Ranch, but she’s ready to spread her wings and build a Bed and Breakfast business in one of the Victorian houses that line the Main Street. Lucas returned to their town several months ago, and Naomi’s been careful to keep her distance. She still find him attractive and doesn’t want her heart broken again whenever he decides to move one. Thing is, Lucas has been pining for Naomi many a long year. That she’s single is a boon, but he’s not sure he should remain in the town–he’s had a lot of shade thrown his way from residents still bitter over the fire. When Mark comes to town, claiming to want a relationship with Gracie, Naomi drops her paternity bomb, and it blows Lucas away. Could he have sacrificed all those years and missed his daughter growing up?
So, there’s a bit of drama here, and I felt the timelines were all a little sketchy. Goodness knows, if I’d loved Lucas as hard as Naomi claimed, I wouldn’t have been intimate with his friend Mark within enough days of Lucas’ arrest to make a possibility of pregnancy by Mark a remote possibility. For me that was baffling and added unnecessary melodrama. That said, all the other parts felt very real, and the connection that Naomi has with her daughter–us against the world–is sweet. Also, both Mark and Lucas are decent guys, for the most part, if you can forgive their horrible choices. Lucas is easier to forgive–his were self-less; Mark was a Grade-A horse pa-toot, but we forgive much based on age and maturity, and he lacked both when he coasted off.
Expect a lot of thwarted sexytimes, as Naomi juggles motherhood and romance when she and Lucas finally connect. Also, expect some heartfelt struggles for Naomi, who experiences the very real fear of loss as her daughter begins to build a relationship with her father. I thought that was handled realistically well, and I liked how those plotlines unfolded. I mention “redemption” in my blog title because both Lucas and Mark experience it in their dealings with Naomi, but Lucas’ experience is more global and has more impact on Naomi’s life. I liked the story, and connected with the characters, so I’d recommend it for readers who like a bit of a slow burn and cowboys who not only make good on long-made promises, but who also poke bulls for fun.
I received a review copy via NetGalley.
October 18, 2017
Let me talk to you about the love story between Lucas Cortez and Naomi Sullivan. Can't tell you how exactly it began, but they were high school sweetheart and everything went downhill when Lucas went to prison for arson, when she was seventeen. Now wait a minute before thinking him a bad guy, that's the total opposite in fact. Lucas was not guilty but he denounced himself to protect someone he love. Oh you self-sacrificing wonderful man, why did you refuse to read the letters Naomi send you at the time because she was so sure you couldn't have done it ?
Naomi, let me tell you first that I was none to happy with you when we met you in Hometown Cowboy. You seemed jugmental and to me it appeared as if you almost didn't want your friends to be happy. But you are a good mom, always putting your child's well-being first. And I misjudged you too, because when I read that you're hiding a secret and knew you had a little girl, I thought you kept Lucas from knowing he have a daughter but then I learned you never really knew if she was his or Mark's, the man you married after Lucas was gone and that you even wrote to him to talk about it, but he never opened your letter and send it back like all the others. Then your marriage failed and you worked at Cortez Ranch for the last ten year and now you want to open your own bed and breakfast. And what is it I hear ? Lucas Cortez is back in town and you've been avoiding him ever since he'd been back ? I'm happy for you, seeing all the great friends you have to support you and I'm glad you didn't wait anymore to tell Lucas the truth. But what are you gonna do about Mark who wants to see his little girl again, after he abandoned her years ago ? You shouldn't use it as an excuse to keep your distance from Lucas.
Lucas, how can we not fall in love with you ? Even after all it cost you, you have no regrets and are still sacrifying yourself for your brothers. Not only are you sweet and kind, but patient, supportive, chivalrous, honorable and generous. I expected you to be angry when you learn that you might be Gracie's father but once again, you showed what a wonderful man you are and realized you may have your wrongs in the story. It's so sad that townfolks doesn't see what a great guy you are and only see a felon they don't want in their town. But I'm sure that your patience and tenderness will help you win Naomi and Gracie's heart.
I thought Lucas and Naomi's story would be full of angst, but I'm glad I was wrong. They were both mature enough to not let the hurt of the past poison their relationship and they moved forward instead of looking back. A beautiful love story between two beautiful soul.
Naomi, let me tell you first that I was none to happy with you when we met you in Hometown Cowboy. You seemed jugmental and to me it appeared as if you almost didn't want your friends to be happy. But you are a good mom, always putting your child's well-being first. And I misjudged you too, because when I read that you're hiding a secret and knew you had a little girl, I thought you kept Lucas from knowing he have a daughter but then I learned you never really knew if she was his or Mark's, the man you married after Lucas was gone and that you even wrote to him to talk about it, but he never opened your letter and send it back like all the others. Then your marriage failed and you worked at Cortez Ranch for the last ten year and now you want to open your own bed and breakfast. And what is it I hear ? Lucas Cortez is back in town and you've been avoiding him ever since he'd been back ? I'm happy for you, seeing all the great friends you have to support you and I'm glad you didn't wait anymore to tell Lucas the truth. But what are you gonna do about Mark who wants to see his little girl again, after he abandoned her years ago ? You shouldn't use it as an excuse to keep your distance from Lucas.
Lucas, how can we not fall in love with you ? Even after all it cost you, you have no regrets and are still sacrifying yourself for your brothers. Not only are you sweet and kind, but patient, supportive, chivalrous, honorable and generous. I expected you to be angry when you learn that you might be Gracie's father but once again, you showed what a wonderful man you are and realized you may have your wrongs in the story. It's so sad that townfolks doesn't see what a great guy you are and only see a felon they don't want in their town. But I'm sure that your patience and tenderness will help you win Naomi and Gracie's heart.
I thought Lucas and Naomi's story would be full of angst, but I'm glad I was wrong. They were both mature enough to not let the hurt of the past poison their relationship and they moved forward instead of looking back. A beautiful love story between two beautiful soul.
June 28, 2017
I found Sara Richardson with the first book in this series. I was an instant fan. This talented lady sure does know how to write a good cowboy story.
Naomi Sullivan is a good mother, a hard worker, independent, smart, and about to embark on her long awaited journey. She is about to purchase a large house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. I found an instant connection to Naomi and her sweet, charming little girl Gracie. Speaking of Gracie oh this little girl is so cute, so smart, and really adds to the storyline. She is just plain adorable!
Lucas Cortez hasn't had an easy life. I don't want to tell you too much about this. I will say that he took on something to protect one of his brothers and it is a big thing! Lucas is handsome, kind, smart, and still has deep feelings for his high school sweetheart Naomi. The town isn't easy on Lucas and they still hold something against him. So being home is a little tough for Lucas.
Naomi and Lucas both still have those feelings of love and attraction that was so strong in high school. They both try to fight their feelings for each other but it's impossible. The attraction is just way too strong. I loved watching these two get to know each other again. I loved the time they spend with Gracie and the interaction with Lucas' family.
Lucas and Naomi have a lot of things that they are going to have to work through if they are even thinking of trying for that happily ever after. There are many obstacles in their way.
I just LOVED this story. I have quickly fallen for Sara Richardson's writing voice. She has included all those things that I love in a good story. There is the family connections and interactions, cowboys (who doesn't love a handsome cowboy with that good ole boy attitude and manners), there is the awesome interaction with Gracie and everything that she brings to the story line, there is drama, suspense, romance, and that first love connection. Overall this is just a wonderful book.
If you love a good cowboy story then you really need to grab up Comeback Cowboy. This is the second book in the Rocky Mountain Riders Series. It will stand on it's own just fine though if you are starting with this book. However, Hometown Cowboy is pretty awesome so you may want to pick that one up while your shopping.
I was given the opportunity to read this fabulous story and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you.
You may find more of my thoughts on Sara Richardson's other work here.
Naomi Sullivan is a good mother, a hard worker, independent, smart, and about to embark on her long awaited journey. She is about to purchase a large house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. I found an instant connection to Naomi and her sweet, charming little girl Gracie. Speaking of Gracie oh this little girl is so cute, so smart, and really adds to the storyline. She is just plain adorable!
Lucas Cortez hasn't had an easy life. I don't want to tell you too much about this. I will say that he took on something to protect one of his brothers and it is a big thing! Lucas is handsome, kind, smart, and still has deep feelings for his high school sweetheart Naomi. The town isn't easy on Lucas and they still hold something against him. So being home is a little tough for Lucas.
Naomi and Lucas both still have those feelings of love and attraction that was so strong in high school. They both try to fight their feelings for each other but it's impossible. The attraction is just way too strong. I loved watching these two get to know each other again. I loved the time they spend with Gracie and the interaction with Lucas' family.
Lucas and Naomi have a lot of things that they are going to have to work through if they are even thinking of trying for that happily ever after. There are many obstacles in their way.
I just LOVED this story. I have quickly fallen for Sara Richardson's writing voice. She has included all those things that I love in a good story. There is the family connections and interactions, cowboys (who doesn't love a handsome cowboy with that good ole boy attitude and manners), there is the awesome interaction with Gracie and everything that she brings to the story line, there is drama, suspense, romance, and that first love connection. Overall this is just a wonderful book.
If you love a good cowboy story then you really need to grab up Comeback Cowboy. This is the second book in the Rocky Mountain Riders Series. It will stand on it's own just fine though if you are starting with this book. However, Hometown Cowboy is pretty awesome so you may want to pick that one up while your shopping.
I was given the opportunity to read this fabulous story and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you.
You may find more of my thoughts on Sara Richardson's other work here.
June 30, 2017
Naomi is a single mother and her daughter Gracie is all she has. She lives and works on the Cortez ranch, but it's time for a change. She's finally able to purchase her own property, so she can make her dream of owning a bed and breakfast come true. Things are looking up for her and Gracie, but then she runs into Lucas Cortez, her teenage sweetheart. He is back in town and Naomi knows she's missing something in her life, love. Lucas left Naomi and never returned. They still have feelings for each other, but it isn't easy to forgive him for what he's done to her and trust him again. Will she be able to get over the past, so that they can finally have their second chance?
Lucas is back at the family ranch. He left years ago and didn't feel welcome in his hometown any longer, so he stayed away for as long as he could. It's time to help his brothers with their business, but there are still people who would be glad to see him leave. His return should only be temporary, but then he meets Naomi and knows he can't stay away from her. He also easily gets along with her daughter Gracie. Will that be enough to find a way back to the love of his life? Or will the secrets of the past mess things up between them once more?
Comeback Cowboy is a wonderful romantic story. It's clear from the beginning that Naomi and Lucas are soul mates, they're destined to be together, but fate has dealt them a cruel hand. There's something about the past Lucas hasn't shared with Naomi and it already made him lose her once. I felt bad for him and kept hoping she'd give him a second chance and that the truth would come out. Lucas and Naomi are both sweet and caring people and I liked them very much. Gracie is adorable and fortunately she's a resilient child. I enjoyed reading Sara Richardson's dialogue a lot, it made the main characters of her story come to life incredibly well.
Comeback Cowboy is a story about complex family relationships, secrets and true love. I love stories about those subjects and think Sara Richardson has written a great book. I enjoyed the gorgeous descriptions of her setting, her honest and deep way of describing emotions and the moving way she writes about the willingness of her main characters to sacrifice their own happiness for the people they love. The result is a fantastic complete love story. Comeback Cowboy is captivating, gripping and charming and I absolutely loved this amazing book.
Lucas is back at the family ranch. He left years ago and didn't feel welcome in his hometown any longer, so he stayed away for as long as he could. It's time to help his brothers with their business, but there are still people who would be glad to see him leave. His return should only be temporary, but then he meets Naomi and knows he can't stay away from her. He also easily gets along with her daughter Gracie. Will that be enough to find a way back to the love of his life? Or will the secrets of the past mess things up between them once more?
Comeback Cowboy is a wonderful romantic story. It's clear from the beginning that Naomi and Lucas are soul mates, they're destined to be together, but fate has dealt them a cruel hand. There's something about the past Lucas hasn't shared with Naomi and it already made him lose her once. I felt bad for him and kept hoping she'd give him a second chance and that the truth would come out. Lucas and Naomi are both sweet and caring people and I liked them very much. Gracie is adorable and fortunately she's a resilient child. I enjoyed reading Sara Richardson's dialogue a lot, it made the main characters of her story come to life incredibly well.
Comeback Cowboy is a story about complex family relationships, secrets and true love. I love stories about those subjects and think Sara Richardson has written a great book. I enjoyed the gorgeous descriptions of her setting, her honest and deep way of describing emotions and the moving way she writes about the willingness of her main characters to sacrifice their own happiness for the people they love. The result is a fantastic complete love story. Comeback Cowboy is captivating, gripping and charming and I absolutely loved this amazing book.
July 6, 2017
FLAVIA'S REVIEW
4 STARS
I didn't read the previous book in the series, but I didn't have any difficulty reading or following this one.
Lucas went to prison for committing a crime and now he is back in his hometown after years of being out and working on another farm. His brother is getting married and he's home to help out a bit. But being home means seeing the only women he has ever loved, and also dealing with a town where people hate him for what he did and for being a felon.
Naomi is on track with her life finally. She is buying a house and turning it into a little inn for her and her daughter. But now Lucas is back and she is doing everything she can to avoid him, but when you are connected to someone in such a way that he is a part of you, you can't avoid him for ever.
And now it seems like everything is falling apart, her ex husband is back wanting time with his daughter, when he just walked out on them when she was a baby, Lucas is back in her life and someone is hellbent on framing him for a crime.
I enjoyed this story, Naomi was sexy, sassy, sweet and she was an awesome mother. Lucas is loyal hot and I mean really he's a cowboy, lol... But some parts of him annoyed me. Every time things got to hard he wanted to run back to his old life and his old job. But Naomi was the stronger one and wouldn't let him give up
I really want to read Levi's story though... The wild brother...
LEEANN'S REVIEW
4 STARS
This is a nice second chance romance that proves things are not always as they seem.
Naomi & Lucus were young and in love but torn apart due to a misplaced sense of loyalty.
They have both moved on with their lives but now Lucas is back and he is carrying with him a whole lot of
feelings that never went away.
There are some big revelations and twist and turns that come up in this story and they are things that rock their
family to its core.
The story flows well and has a nice sense of family togetherness that ties all the characters together and bonds them
for life.
The character development is subtle and effortless and the author brings them full circle.
This a story where there are decisions to be made an forgiveness to be had but not just by the two central characters
In the book. The plot involves the whole family in one way or the other.
This is my first book by this author & I look forward to reading more of her work.
4 STARS
I didn't read the previous book in the series, but I didn't have any difficulty reading or following this one.
Lucas went to prison for committing a crime and now he is back in his hometown after years of being out and working on another farm. His brother is getting married and he's home to help out a bit. But being home means seeing the only women he has ever loved, and also dealing with a town where people hate him for what he did and for being a felon.
Naomi is on track with her life finally. She is buying a house and turning it into a little inn for her and her daughter. But now Lucas is back and she is doing everything she can to avoid him, but when you are connected to someone in such a way that he is a part of you, you can't avoid him for ever.
And now it seems like everything is falling apart, her ex husband is back wanting time with his daughter, when he just walked out on them when she was a baby, Lucas is back in her life and someone is hellbent on framing him for a crime.
I enjoyed this story, Naomi was sexy, sassy, sweet and she was an awesome mother. Lucas is loyal hot and I mean really he's a cowboy, lol... But some parts of him annoyed me. Every time things got to hard he wanted to run back to his old life and his old job. But Naomi was the stronger one and wouldn't let him give up
I really want to read Levi's story though... The wild brother...
LEEANN'S REVIEW
4 STARS
This is a nice second chance romance that proves things are not always as they seem.
Naomi & Lucus were young and in love but torn apart due to a misplaced sense of loyalty.
They have both moved on with their lives but now Lucas is back and he is carrying with him a whole lot of
feelings that never went away.
There are some big revelations and twist and turns that come up in this story and they are things that rock their
family to its core.
The story flows well and has a nice sense of family togetherness that ties all the characters together and bonds them
for life.
The character development is subtle and effortless and the author brings them full circle.
This a story where there are decisions to be made an forgiveness to be had but not just by the two central characters
In the book. The plot involves the whole family in one way or the other.
This is my first book by this author & I look forward to reading more of her work.
June 30, 2017
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
If a second chance love story is one of your guilty pleasures, as it is mine, then I’d imagine that you’d love Comeback Cowboy. Once Lucas and Naomi’s feet were set on a path that would lead them to a happy future. Right up until Lucas made a decision that he would pay for in so many unfair ways. Naomi had no choice but to move forward with her life, a life that didn’t work out the way she’d hoped – except for her daughter, Gracie. Now a single parent her focus in on giving her daughter the best life possible, keeping her head down against the local gossips and simply living a good life in her small town. All that changed when Lucas came back to down. Now she had to make her own decision. Follow logic or follow her heart once again.
I enjoyed Comeback Cowboy so very much. It pulled me into the story with interesting characters, a story line that made sense and was believable, along with some nasty people to loathe along the way. Sometimes even a romance needs a good villain. Watching Lucas and Naomi reconnect, make choices that would lead them back to the happiness path was a delightful journey. Oh sure, there are twists and turns along the way. Nothing worthwhile comes too easily, but they stick, they find a way back to each other… and in the end a love that never grew cold would bring them their happy ending. Gracie is adorable and quite the perfect little one to steal a scene here and there. The rough moments felt so real, the tender moments were worth the fight and I simply enjoyed the heck out of this couple. Sometimes you do get a second chance, not a do over, that’s unrealistic but a chance to rekindle a love that never stopped, facing the present and the future together – now that’s a worthwhile goal.
I would recommend this story and this series to any Romance reader. You’ll find believable characters, a good, solid story line, secondary characters to love or hate and a love worth fighting for.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
If a second chance love story is one of your guilty pleasures, as it is mine, then I’d imagine that you’d love Comeback Cowboy. Once Lucas and Naomi’s feet were set on a path that would lead them to a happy future. Right up until Lucas made a decision that he would pay for in so many unfair ways. Naomi had no choice but to move forward with her life, a life that didn’t work out the way she’d hoped – except for her daughter, Gracie. Now a single parent her focus in on giving her daughter the best life possible, keeping her head down against the local gossips and simply living a good life in her small town. All that changed when Lucas came back to down. Now she had to make her own decision. Follow logic or follow her heart once again.
I enjoyed Comeback Cowboy so very much. It pulled me into the story with interesting characters, a story line that made sense and was believable, along with some nasty people to loathe along the way. Sometimes even a romance needs a good villain. Watching Lucas and Naomi reconnect, make choices that would lead them back to the happiness path was a delightful journey. Oh sure, there are twists and turns along the way. Nothing worthwhile comes too easily, but they stick, they find a way back to each other… and in the end a love that never grew cold would bring them their happy ending. Gracie is adorable and quite the perfect little one to steal a scene here and there. The rough moments felt so real, the tender moments were worth the fight and I simply enjoyed the heck out of this couple. Sometimes you do get a second chance, not a do over, that’s unrealistic but a chance to rekindle a love that never stopped, facing the present and the future together – now that’s a worthwhile goal.
I would recommend this story and this series to any Romance reader. You’ll find believable characters, a good, solid story line, secondary characters to love or hate and a love worth fighting for.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
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