Texas Daddy

Lone Star Legacy #1

by Jolene Navarro

The Cowboy's Second Chance

Being a devoted dad is former bull rider Adrian De La Cruz's top priority. So when Mia suffers a rodeo injury and winds up recovering alongside Adrian's first crush, Nikki Bergmann, he becomes even more protective of his daughter—and his heart. Nikki is back in Clear Water solely to recover, and he knows she has no intention of staying. But as the bond between Mia and Nikki grows, Adrian can't help falling for her once again. Until Nikki's long-buried secret comes to light, and Adrian must decide if he can forgive the past, or face a future without the woman he's never been able to forget.

Genres: Love Inspired, Harlequin

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 18, 2017

About the author

Living in the Texas Hill Country, with her four children, Jolene’s life, much like the stories she writes, is filled with faith, family, football, art, laughter, dirty dishes and all of life's wonderful messiness.

Jolene knows that, as much as the world changes, people stay the same. Good and evil. Vow-keepers and heart-breakers. Jolene married a vow-keeper who showed her that long kisses and dancing in the rain never gets old.

Reviews

[SuperWendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed most of this story. The small town world-building was good, I got sucked right in. The heroine is very prickly and standoffish. The hero is a dynamite single dad. The kid isn't too much of a plot moppet. But the hero sends it all the Heck in a Hand-Basket in the second half - being judgmental about choices made by his Baby Mama and the heroine. It. Was. Rage. Inducing.

The author can flat-out write though, and really does a marvelous job with pacing in a shorter category romance word count. I'll definitely pick up another book by her and hope for no rage inducing moments.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Texas Daddy a Lone Star Legacy series by Jolene Navarro. Bull rider Adrian De La Cruz finds out he is a father and the mother just up and leaves the baby not wanting to raise her. Adrian takes on the responsibility of raising, Mia. Mia fell off a horse while barrel racing at age 11. She had a pin put in and doing therapy and on crutches. Adrian doesn't want her to ride again, but Mia is after her dad to let her ride again. Nikki Bergmann returns to town. She is also recovering from a riding accident at the rodeo. Nikki has a secret. Nikki has feelings for Adrian and knows she has to tell Adrian her secret. Nikki knows Adrian is going to hate her once he hears her secret. Nikki and Mia bond. A good read.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not usually a fan of books where a character has a deep dark secret about a child but this one was great. I found myself wanting to keep reading even though I didn't have time. The characters are all well-rounded and super relate-able. I felt very connected to them. Was a great read - I'd recommend it.

[Dawn Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story!

[Molly Mirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice breath of fresh air after all the heavy novels I've been reading. It was great to escape to the small Texas Hill Country town of Clear Water, where Navarro has created real characters with real problems, but where the problems are triumphed over and resolved with the help of God and family. The romance was also heart-warming and emotionally satisfying.

[Veda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, teen parent. Set around rannch, rodeo, horses. Love come slowly because of the lack of trust on both sides. The secrets held tight, but finally confessed. Acceptance, building trust.

[Janene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, heart-warming story of overcoming past hurts and finding love and forgiveness. Definitely recommend!

[Dj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a devoted dad is former bull rider Adrian De La Cruz's top priority. So, when Mia suffers a rodeo injury and winds up recovering alongside Adrian's first crush, (sports adventure guide) Nikki Bergmann, he becomes even more even more protective of his daughter and his heart. Nikki is back in Clear Water solely to recover, and he knows she has no intention of staying. But as the bond between Mia and Nikki grows, Adrian can't help falling for her once again. Until Nikki's long-buried secret comes to light she had a child as a teen and gave him up, he feels much like Charlotte, Mia’s mom did. Adrian must decide if he can forgive the past, or face a future without the woman he's never been able to forget....

Excellent book for forgiving yourself for decisions of youth

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Setting: Clear Water, TX
Nikki Bergmann & Adrian de la Cruz.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Lone Star Legacy (Love Inspired)

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Lone Star Legacy (Love Inspired)