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The Montana Cahills #3
Cowboy's Legacy
Nothing will stop a Cahill cowboy from protecting what's hisAfter a rocky marriage and even rockier divorce, Sheriff Flint Cahill finally has something good in his life again. Maggie Thompson's down-to-earth charm and beautiful smile hooked him from the start. When she disappears on the day they plan to start their lives together, all signs point to abduction--and his ex-wife.Functioning on adrenaline and instinct, Flint must call on his every resource to bring Maggie home before it's too late. His past and future are blurred. Maggie's only chance at surviving her abductor and a raging winter storm depends on an old vendetta that could destroy it all. But the Cahills don't give up easily, and Flint's love will have to be strong enough to conquer anything, including the unimaginable.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2017
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B.J. Daniels
512 books1,257 followersB.J. Daniels started her life in Houston, Texas, before her family moved to Montana at age five. She grew up in a cabin in the Gallatin Canyon near Big Sky and later on Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone. Because of her love for Montana, most of her books are set there.
Born into a storytelling family, all she'd ever wanted to do was write stories. After a career as an award-winning newspaper journalist, she wrote and sold 37 short stories before she finally wrote her first book, ODD MAN OUT. Since then she has won numerous awards including a career achievement award for romantic suspense.
She lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, two Springer Spaniels. When she isn't writing, she quilts, boats and. makes rope/fabric baskets. She always reads, loving to lose herself in a good book.
Born into a storytelling family, all she'd ever wanted to do was write stories. After a career as an award-winning newspaper journalist, she wrote and sold 37 short stories before she finally wrote her first book, ODD MAN OUT. Since then she has won numerous awards including a career achievement award for romantic suspense.
She lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, two Springer Spaniels. When she isn't writing, she quilts, boats and. makes rope/fabric baskets. She always reads, loving to lose herself in a good book.
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November 2, 2017
RATING 4.5 STARS
Cowboy’s Legacy is book three in the Cahill Ranch series by B.J. Daniels. I want to admit up front that I am a romance reader and I especially love romances involving cowboys. I’ve been wanting to try a book by B.J. Daniels for a while now and one look at this cover and I decided this one would be my first. This book is so different than what I thought it would be. It’s more of a suspense filled race against time as the Hero tries to rescue the woman he loves from a kidnapper. If I had known this up front, I might not have chosen this book but I am so glad that I did. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and was surprised over and over again as events unfolded.
Maggie Thompson has been dating Sheriff Flint Cahill for quite awhile. These two have been introduced in previous books in this series but even though I haven’t read them, it didn’t take away from the book at all. It was evident the connection these two had and Flint has asked Maggie to move in with him. But their romance has not been uneventful so far. Flint’s ex-wife has caused Maggie considerable trouble. And Maggie has a few skeletons in her closet as well. Things she is sure would drive Flint away. Maggie has finally decided to say yes to Flint. She’s in love with him and it is time to trust in her heart. Except it is also the day Maggie disappears, the day she is taken.
Flint is desperate to find Maggie. He understands that it is protocol but he is taken off the case. Every hour that passes is an hour that he could lose her forever. He’s not supposed to be on the case but he can’t help it. He has to find her. It’s almost Christmas. Flint had dreamed that this would be their first Christmas together as an engaged couple. He’d been carrying around the ring for months. Now he might never get to give it to her.
This book was non-stop, intense, crazy suspenseful. There are several little side stories going on at the same time. Every chapter brought something new and it kept me on the edge of my seat.
So, now you know that this isn’t really a regular romance. It’s a crazy, wild ride that will have you biting your nails with each page that you turn. I am so glad I took a chance on this book. I hope you will too.
Cowboy’s Legacy is book three in the Cahill Ranch series by B.J. Daniels. I want to admit up front that I am a romance reader and I especially love romances involving cowboys. I’ve been wanting to try a book by B.J. Daniels for a while now and one look at this cover and I decided this one would be my first. This book is so different than what I thought it would be. It’s more of a suspense filled race against time as the Hero tries to rescue the woman he loves from a kidnapper. If I had known this up front, I might not have chosen this book but I am so glad that I did. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and was surprised over and over again as events unfolded.
Maggie Thompson has been dating Sheriff Flint Cahill for quite awhile. These two have been introduced in previous books in this series but even though I haven’t read them, it didn’t take away from the book at all. It was evident the connection these two had and Flint has asked Maggie to move in with him. But their romance has not been uneventful so far. Flint’s ex-wife has caused Maggie considerable trouble. And Maggie has a few skeletons in her closet as well. Things she is sure would drive Flint away. Maggie has finally decided to say yes to Flint. She’s in love with him and it is time to trust in her heart. Except it is also the day Maggie disappears, the day she is taken.
Flint is desperate to find Maggie. He understands that it is protocol but he is taken off the case. Every hour that passes is an hour that he could lose her forever. He’s not supposed to be on the case but he can’t help it. He has to find her. It’s almost Christmas. Flint had dreamed that this would be their first Christmas together as an engaged couple. He’d been carrying around the ring for months. Now he might never get to give it to her.
This book was non-stop, intense, crazy suspenseful. There are several little side stories going on at the same time. Every chapter brought something new and it kept me on the edge of my seat.
So, now you know that this isn’t really a regular romance. It’s a crazy, wild ride that will have you biting your nails with each page that you turn. I am so glad I took a chance on this book. I hope you will too.
June 8, 2018
Suspenseful, intricate, and action-packed!
Wild Ride Cowboy is a fast-paced thrill ride featuring the desperate and determined Sheriff Flint Cahill as he races against time to find his missing, injured girlfriend Maggie who seems to have vanished into thin air.
The writing is taut and tight. The characters are multifaceted, resilient, and troubled. And the plot, including all its compelling subplots, quickly unravels and intertwines taking you from the snowy hills of Montana across state lines and back again in an engrossing mystery filled to the brim with suspects, clues, red herrings, solid deductions, swirling emotions, and a sliver of romance.
Overall, Wild Ride Cowboy is an enjoyable, entertaining whodunit with a satisfying ending, and even though it's the third book in the "Cahill Ranch" series, it can certainly be read as a standalone novel.
Thank you to Harlequin Books for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
All my reviews can be found on my blog at https://whatsbetterthanbooks.com
Wild Ride Cowboy is a fast-paced thrill ride featuring the desperate and determined Sheriff Flint Cahill as he races against time to find his missing, injured girlfriend Maggie who seems to have vanished into thin air.
The writing is taut and tight. The characters are multifaceted, resilient, and troubled. And the plot, including all its compelling subplots, quickly unravels and intertwines taking you from the snowy hills of Montana across state lines and back again in an engrossing mystery filled to the brim with suspects, clues, red herrings, solid deductions, swirling emotions, and a sliver of romance.
Overall, Wild Ride Cowboy is an enjoyable, entertaining whodunit with a satisfying ending, and even though it's the third book in the "Cahill Ranch" series, it can certainly be read as a standalone novel.
Thank you to Harlequin Books for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
All my reviews can be found on my blog at https://whatsbetterthanbooks.com
December 1, 2017
Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author and Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.
I love B.J. Daniels. She is my favorite Harlequin author and I've read a lot of her books and have loved most of them. This book is one of the really, really good ones. It has a wonderful, hot hero who just won't give up. It has a plot that twists and turns and delivers. It has a climax that is one of the best I've ever read. This is the middle book in the series and I can't wait to read the next one.
Sheriff Flint Cahill has been seeing Maggie for several months and he's tired of taking it slowly. He has a ring and all he needs is a "yes". Even his ex-wife has been behaving herself, thankfully. When Maggie calls him and tells him she is ready to move in, Flint can't wait to get home to her. When he arrives home, he doesn't find the welcome he is expecting. Maggie's care is there, but she isn't, and there are signs of a struggle and blood on the floor.
Who has taken Maggie and why. At the top of the suspect list is Celeste, Flint's ex. Flint just knows she is lying, but since all she has done lately is lie, how can he trust anything she says. And, Flint has been relieved of his duties, but he can't not try to find Maggie.
I love B.J. Daniels. She is my favorite Harlequin author and I've read a lot of her books and have loved most of them. This book is one of the really, really good ones. It has a wonderful, hot hero who just won't give up. It has a plot that twists and turns and delivers. It has a climax that is one of the best I've ever read. This is the middle book in the series and I can't wait to read the next one.
Sheriff Flint Cahill has been seeing Maggie for several months and he's tired of taking it slowly. He has a ring and all he needs is a "yes". Even his ex-wife has been behaving herself, thankfully. When Maggie calls him and tells him she is ready to move in, Flint can't wait to get home to her. When he arrives home, he doesn't find the welcome he is expecting. Maggie's care is there, but she isn't, and there are signs of a struggle and blood on the floor.
Who has taken Maggie and why. At the top of the suspect list is Celeste, Flint's ex. Flint just knows she is lying, but since all she has done lately is lie, how can he trust anything she says. And, Flint has been relieved of his duties, but he can't not try to find Maggie.
December 19, 2017
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
She repeated the woman’s words verbatim. It was a gift from when she’d been the worst gossip in the county. She never got what she’d heard wrong
She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.
My Review:
Two women had disappeared from a small rural community with one overlapping similarity recounted by witnesses. Many chapters later we discover many more overlapping issues for these two well-constructed mysteries that had confounded the authorities and crossed three state lines. I was confounded by the knowledge that this talented author has written thirteen different series for a total of two-hundred-thirty books, and this is just my second time to stumble upon one of her intriguing tales. For shame, I have been remiss. Ms. Daniels is a gifted storyteller and weaves an engaging and entertaining tale with suspense, humor, quirky yet knowable characters, and colorfully described and vividly detailed visuals. The story was well-crafted and deviously plotted with twists and turns and blind alleys to keep us hapless readers on our toes as well as humble. I will certainly be humbly watching her listings from now on.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
She repeated the woman’s words verbatim. It was a gift from when she’d been the worst gossip in the county. She never got what she’d heard wrong
She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.
My Review:
Two women had disappeared from a small rural community with one overlapping similarity recounted by witnesses. Many chapters later we discover many more overlapping issues for these two well-constructed mysteries that had confounded the authorities and crossed three state lines. I was confounded by the knowledge that this talented author has written thirteen different series for a total of two-hundred-thirty books, and this is just my second time to stumble upon one of her intriguing tales. For shame, I have been remiss. Ms. Daniels is a gifted storyteller and weaves an engaging and entertaining tale with suspense, humor, quirky yet knowable characters, and colorfully described and vividly detailed visuals. The story was well-crafted and deviously plotted with twists and turns and blind alleys to keep us hapless readers on our toes as well as humble. I will certainly be humbly watching her listings from now on.
October 7, 2017
This is the third installment in the Cahill Ranch series by B.J. Daniels. In the first two books, we met some of the other Cahill family, but this book centers around Sheriff Flint Cahill. A loner since his divorce from his crazy first wife, Flint has finally found love with Maggie Thompson. It’s taken him some time, but he’s ready to take the next step. Maggie, with her own issues, has finally decided to move in with Flint. And that’s when things get really crazy.
When Maggie goes missing, everyone wants to believe the crazy ex-wife of Flint’s is to blame. After all, she’s made attempts at scaring Maggie off in the past. As the story unfolds, Flint’s dedication to his job is tested when he’s pulled off the case. He finds it impossible to do nothing even though he believes in the officer in charge.
While the drama with Maggie continues, some of our old friends come back into the story from previous books. It’s good to have Frank and Nettie Curry back. They’re now Private Investigators working for Flint looking for clues. Vicki and Harp return with their continuing story. Harp, one of Flint’s deputies always seems to come out smelling like a rose, when he really shouldn’t and Vicki just needs to grow up!
Daniels has a flare with characters – she makes you like them. You even like the ones that aren’t all that likable at the start. And then there are the bad guys. I LOVE the way Daniels crafts the bad guys (and girls).
I received this book for free in return for an honest review. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a page turner and a great story. This book can be read as a stand-alone.
When Maggie goes missing, everyone wants to believe the crazy ex-wife of Flint’s is to blame. After all, she’s made attempts at scaring Maggie off in the past. As the story unfolds, Flint’s dedication to his job is tested when he’s pulled off the case. He finds it impossible to do nothing even though he believes in the officer in charge.
While the drama with Maggie continues, some of our old friends come back into the story from previous books. It’s good to have Frank and Nettie Curry back. They’re now Private Investigators working for Flint looking for clues. Vicki and Harp return with their continuing story. Harp, one of Flint’s deputies always seems to come out smelling like a rose, when he really shouldn’t and Vicki just needs to grow up!
Daniels has a flare with characters – she makes you like them. You even like the ones that aren’t all that likable at the start. And then there are the bad guys. I LOVE the way Daniels crafts the bad guys (and girls).
I received this book for free in return for an honest review. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a page turner and a great story. This book can be read as a stand-alone.
November 28, 2017
This installment of the series was not what I expected at all but reading it was time well spent. While the title seems to be a misnomer, the story itself is a combination of non-stop suspense, drama and action that will keep you flipping pages very quickly as you join the characters in a race against time to unearth secrets that are the key to untangling the mystery surrounding Maggie’s disappearance.
Flint is relentless in his search for Maggie and finds himself open to bending the laws he upholds so unflinchingly in his quest to find her. I enjoyed that many of the tidbits that we got from the previous two books came together in this book, a wrap up of the overarching story-line. We get to know both Flint and Maggie much better as well as their histories and how their pasts have shaped their present and their romance.
I had so much fun reading this book even though it was not the usual romance. This story is like inadvertently getting on a runaway train, in a good way and will leave you surprised but also happy that you got to read it. I’m keeping my review spoiler-free because I think everyone should experience this book for themselves, without any hints.
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Flint is relentless in his search for Maggie and finds himself open to bending the laws he upholds so unflinchingly in his quest to find her. I enjoyed that many of the tidbits that we got from the previous two books came together in this book, a wrap up of the overarching story-line. We get to know both Flint and Maggie much better as well as their histories and how their pasts have shaped their present and their romance.
I had so much fun reading this book even though it was not the usual romance. This story is like inadvertently getting on a runaway train, in a good way and will leave you surprised but also happy that you got to read it. I’m keeping my review spoiler-free because I think everyone should experience this book for themselves, without any hints.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely mine.
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December 6, 2017
A heart-pounding thriller featuring sexy cowboys...
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills' book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills' book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
October 16, 2017
I don't know how B.J. keeps writing these amazing books but I feel like I've been on a long roller coaster ride after each one and I have to sit and catch my breath after reading it! This one is no exception! I especially love that she has a few other "side stories" with other characters going along with the main characters. Even those are interesting and move the story along!
This book was exciting from the get go because we've met both the main characters - Flint and Maggie - before in previous books in the series AND they've already established that they are sweethearts! Their path to love has been a little rocky because Flint's ex-wife, Celeste, has done a lot of things to keep them apart. However, the day Maggie decides to move in with Flint, she is abducted and all eyes are automatically on Celeste. It doesn't help that Celeste mysteriously goes out of town that day also and no one can reach her! So the story begins! Flint, who is the sheriff, is taken off the case because of his relationship with Maggie and he is going crazy, understandably, but that doesn't mean he's doing nothing!
I love these characters and am totally invested in the Cahill family! They are a great group of siblings who are there for each other yet speak their mind when needed! Flint changes a lot during this book and I can't wait to see him in the following books. I think he'll be a different kind of sheriff. He broke a lot of rules in this book (regarding the law) and he NEVER broke rules before!
We get to witness the strength of Maggie as she goes through this abduction and she learns things about her past that she never knew before. I always think, when I'm reading a book like this, could I be as strong as this character??? In this case, I would hope so!!! Maggie had to be very strong and very brave! Another things I enjoyed was two characters coming back from a previous series of B.J.'s! It was so fun for them to be included in this book! I wont spoil the surprise for readers!
I definitely recommend this book! It was fantastic!
This book was exciting from the get go because we've met both the main characters - Flint and Maggie - before in previous books in the series AND they've already established that they are sweethearts! Their path to love has been a little rocky because Flint's ex-wife, Celeste, has done a lot of things to keep them apart. However, the day Maggie decides to move in with Flint, she is abducted and all eyes are automatically on Celeste. It doesn't help that Celeste mysteriously goes out of town that day also and no one can reach her! So the story begins! Flint, who is the sheriff, is taken off the case because of his relationship with Maggie and he is going crazy, understandably, but that doesn't mean he's doing nothing!
I love these characters and am totally invested in the Cahill family! They are a great group of siblings who are there for each other yet speak their mind when needed! Flint changes a lot during this book and I can't wait to see him in the following books. I think he'll be a different kind of sheriff. He broke a lot of rules in this book (regarding the law) and he NEVER broke rules before!
We get to witness the strength of Maggie as she goes through this abduction and she learns things about her past that she never knew before. I always think, when I'm reading a book like this, could I be as strong as this character??? In this case, I would hope so!!! Maggie had to be very strong and very brave! Another things I enjoyed was two characters coming back from a previous series of B.J.'s! It was so fun for them to be included in this book! I wont spoil the surprise for readers!
I definitely recommend this book! It was fantastic!
January 21, 2018
This was an absolutely fantastic read. The suspense right from page 1 keeps the reader hooked. Flint and his determination to help Maggie is beautiful. BJ leads the reader to believe one solution, but turns it around very quickly. A very enjoyable story.
November 30, 2017
FINAL DECISION: This might be my favorite B.J. Daniels book I've read. I really liked the combination of the romance and the suspense story. This book is more suspense than romance, but I really liked the "romance in review" way of going through Flint and Maggie's story.
THE STORY: Sheriff Flint Cahill's girlfriend Maggie disappears just as the two are moving in together. Flint knows that his crazy ex-wife must be involved, but Flint is forbidden from being involved in the case. The question is whether or not Maggie will be found in time.
OPINION: This book covers the kidnapping of Maggie. The focus is primarily on the search for what happened to Maggie and Flint trying desperately to find her. As might be expected with B.J. Daniels' stories, there is a strong focus on the suspense and mystery aspects of the story.
But there is also an interesting method of exploring how much Flint and Maggie mean to one another as they are separated. Through flashbacks, thoughts and explanations, the relationship between Flint and Maggie is explored and experienced by the reader. I don't think I've ever read a romance I liked so much where the main characters spend so much time apart.
The drama and suspense works really well here and for readers of the series, quite a few stories are nicely wrapped up by the end.
As a matter of full disclosure, this book isn't a romance in the sense that most people might expect. While the story explores Flint and Maggie's story, they are already together as the book begins and there is quite a bit of their story in the prior books in the series (although reviewed here for new readers).
I just liked the whole sense of the book. It's construction felt different than others I've read and I liked that about it.
WORTH MENTIONING: This book seems to wrap up the overarching storylines from the series so it seems in some way as the end of the series. However, there are a number of characters who are available for their own stories so I hope we see more of them in the future.
CONNECTED BOOKS: COWBOY'S LEGACY is the third book in the Cahill Ranch series. This book can be read as a standalone, but this story has been percolating in the prior two books so reading those will give the background to this one. I think that this book should be read as part of the series to get all the nuances.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
THE STORY: Sheriff Flint Cahill's girlfriend Maggie disappears just as the two are moving in together. Flint knows that his crazy ex-wife must be involved, but Flint is forbidden from being involved in the case. The question is whether or not Maggie will be found in time.
OPINION: This book covers the kidnapping of Maggie. The focus is primarily on the search for what happened to Maggie and Flint trying desperately to find her. As might be expected with B.J. Daniels' stories, there is a strong focus on the suspense and mystery aspects of the story.
But there is also an interesting method of exploring how much Flint and Maggie mean to one another as they are separated. Through flashbacks, thoughts and explanations, the relationship between Flint and Maggie is explored and experienced by the reader. I don't think I've ever read a romance I liked so much where the main characters spend so much time apart.
The drama and suspense works really well here and for readers of the series, quite a few stories are nicely wrapped up by the end.
As a matter of full disclosure, this book isn't a romance in the sense that most people might expect. While the story explores Flint and Maggie's story, they are already together as the book begins and there is quite a bit of their story in the prior books in the series (although reviewed here for new readers).
I just liked the whole sense of the book. It's construction felt different than others I've read and I liked that about it.
WORTH MENTIONING: This book seems to wrap up the overarching storylines from the series so it seems in some way as the end of the series. However, there are a number of characters who are available for their own stories so I hope we see more of them in the future.
CONNECTED BOOKS: COWBOY'S LEGACY is the third book in the Cahill Ranch series. This book can be read as a standalone, but this story has been percolating in the prior two books so reading those will give the background to this one. I think that this book should be read as part of the series to get all the nuances.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
September 3, 2018
This is a series and author that I've read forever. I love that a lot of her series are offshoots of other series and takes place in one of my favorite
areas, Montana. She manages to keep me engaged with both the suspense and romance. I especially like that the suspense is not overwhelmed by the romance. There's just the right amount of romance, this time it was done more in flashbacks
not intense romance per se.
One of my favorite aspects of Daniels books is that she generally can windup her series in about two years. To me that means I can collect the series and then binge read a 6 book or so series in a long weekend.
areas, Montana. She manages to keep me engaged with both the suspense and romance. I especially like that the suspense is not overwhelmed by the romance. There's just the right amount of romance, this time it was done more in flashbacks
not intense romance per se.
One of my favorite aspects of Daniels books is that she generally can windup her series in about two years. To me that means I can collect the series and then binge read a 6 book or so series in a long weekend.
September 3, 2018
This is a series and author that I've read forever. I love that a lot of her series are offshoots of other series and takes place in one of my favorite
areas, Montana. She manages to keep me engaged with both the suspense and romance. I especially like that the suspense is not overwhelmed by the romance. There's just the right amount of romance, this time it was done more in flashbacks
not intense romance per se.
One of my favorite aspects of Daniels books is that she generally can windup her series in about two years. To me that means I can collect the series and then binge read a 6 book or so series in a long weekend.
areas, Montana. She manages to keep me engaged with both the suspense and romance. I especially like that the suspense is not overwhelmed by the romance. There's just the right amount of romance, this time it was done more in flashbacks
not intense romance per se.
One of my favorite aspects of Daniels books is that she generally can windup her series in about two years. To me that means I can collect the series and then binge read a 6 book or so series in a long weekend.
December 6, 2017
Cowboy's Legacy is the third book in the Cahill Ranch series. It's the second one that I have read. In this one, Sheriff Flint Cahill's girlfriend is kidnapped and he must do whatever it takes to find her. As with the first book in the series, it ended up be OK for me. I felt like there were too many side stories that took away from the main couple. I almost wish I had read book two before this one as I had the feeling that I was missing information. References were made to that book and had me a bit lost at times. As a mystery, this one was pretty solid. I was definitely kept guessing. But if you are going in hoping for a romance, it's pretty not really there are the majority of the book is spent with the couple apart. They already have an established relationship as well. Just keep that in mind when you pick up the book.
October 21, 2018
The title appears to have little to do with what proves to be a mystery novel. Two seemingly unrelated women disappear, the reader is supplied with the plot details ad nauseam. The storyline is extremely loose and becomes rapidly tedious. The text needs editing for grammar and spelling. This is not one of the author’s better outings. Definitely not worth spending money to read.
January 22, 2018
Cowboy's Legacy in the third novel in the Cahill Ranch series but only the second one I've read, and I'm happy to say that I enjoyed this one more than I enjoyed book #2 in the series, Outlaw's Honor, which I gave a 2-star rating. This novel merits 3.5 stars--I liked it but I didn't love it.
First, as with the previous novel, I need to comment on the title and cover photo. The hero of this novel is a sheriff, not a cowboy, there's no legacy involved, and horses aren't even mentioned--there are plenty of vehicles, none of them a horse. I don't know if the title and cover photo are decided upon by the author or her publisher, but while it was an attractive cover it and the title had absolutely nothing to do with this book.
We first meet the heroine of this novel, Maggie Thompson, as she wakes from a nightmare in which she's drowning, and being pushed beneath the water but she can't see the face of whoever is pushing her down. As the novel progresses, drowning has absolutely nothing to do with this story. She's in love with her boyfriend, Sheriff Flint Cahill, but he's been taking their relationship slowly since he has a lying, conniving, controlling ex-wife, Celeste, who, although she's already remarried a wealthier man, still has her hooks in Flint, and doesn't like the fact that he too is moving on with his life. We learn of a number of attempts she'd made against Maggie in the past, and although this novel can be read as a standalone, for the backstory on Flint and Celeste, I'd suggest you read this series in the order written, as a number of characters you'll meet in this novel were introduced in previous ones, as well as a couple of characters who were regulars in one of Ms. Daniels previous series.
Flint in thrilled when Maggie finally agrees to move into his home right before Christmas, and he's happily anticipating their first Christmas together. He's been carrying around the engagement ring he bought her for months and plans to propose, but on the day she begins moving some of her things to his house she's abducted--her car is in his driveway with the door open and some of her things are still inside. It's clear from the knocked over bookcase, generaly disarry, and the blood found at the scene that something violent happened to her inside Flint's home. Earlier that day, Maggie had bumped into Celeste at the market and believed that she had overheard her phone conversation with Flint, telling Flint of her plans to move in that day. Suddenly Celeste, who lies about everything, becomes the prime suspect.
But Maggie isn't the only missing person in town. Jenna, a waitress and relative newcomer to town is also missing and believed by some to have been killed by her boyfriend, although there's no concrete proof of that, no crime scene and no body. Flint puts two characters we met and loved in Ms. Daniels' Beartooth series, ex-Sheriff Frank and his snoopy, busybody wife, Nettie, onto that case. Both are now working as private investigators, and it was great to see them again.
So, are the two disappearances connected in some way, and will these two missing women be found, and, if found, will they be found dead or alive? That's the question that tortures Flint, who is desperate to find Maggie but who has been officially taken off the case since his home was a crime scene, and although no one seems willing to point the finger at him, he's still a suspect. We also learn that although he planned to propose to Maggie, he knows almost nothing about her or her past, and since their physical relationship is fairly recent, what on earth have they been talking about during their courtship? Maggie knows plenty about Celeste and the breakup of Flint's marriage, but Flint knows almost nothing about Maggie, not even if she was previously married, or had a bad break-up with a shady character, not even anything about her childhood or family or if she even has a family, which is something I found very troublesome about this story. Flint is, after all, a sheriff, yet at no time during his courtship asked Maggie anything about her past.
There are plenty of secondary characters and relationships added to this novel, such as the one between one of the deputies, Harp, and his girlfriend, Vicki. Flint doesn't think much of Harp as an employee and wishes he could fire him, but I felt that this side story, although it added some intrigue, and a possible alternate theory as to who might have abducted Maggie and what might have been his motive, the juxtaposition of Harp's attempts to be the hero in this case distracted from the main story of Flint's search for Maggie. And then there's Celeste, who is so easy to hate for what she's done to break up Flint and Maggie's relationship, that I really hoped she would be the guilty party, and get her comeuppance, but did she do it? If she did, where could she have hidden and/or disposed of Maggie? And where's Jenna? Since I don't believe in spoilers, to find out you'll have to read this novel. I will tell you that the ending was a shocker for this reader, and I certainly didn't see it coming. As I stated at the outset, it's a very good whodunit, but I would have liked to see a little more romance.
I voluntarily read an advance readers copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
First, as with the previous novel, I need to comment on the title and cover photo. The hero of this novel is a sheriff, not a cowboy, there's no legacy involved, and horses aren't even mentioned--there are plenty of vehicles, none of them a horse. I don't know if the title and cover photo are decided upon by the author or her publisher, but while it was an attractive cover it and the title had absolutely nothing to do with this book.
We first meet the heroine of this novel, Maggie Thompson, as she wakes from a nightmare in which she's drowning, and being pushed beneath the water but she can't see the face of whoever is pushing her down. As the novel progresses, drowning has absolutely nothing to do with this story. She's in love with her boyfriend, Sheriff Flint Cahill, but he's been taking their relationship slowly since he has a lying, conniving, controlling ex-wife, Celeste, who, although she's already remarried a wealthier man, still has her hooks in Flint, and doesn't like the fact that he too is moving on with his life. We learn of a number of attempts she'd made against Maggie in the past, and although this novel can be read as a standalone, for the backstory on Flint and Celeste, I'd suggest you read this series in the order written, as a number of characters you'll meet in this novel were introduced in previous ones, as well as a couple of characters who were regulars in one of Ms. Daniels previous series.
Flint in thrilled when Maggie finally agrees to move into his home right before Christmas, and he's happily anticipating their first Christmas together. He's been carrying around the engagement ring he bought her for months and plans to propose, but on the day she begins moving some of her things to his house she's abducted--her car is in his driveway with the door open and some of her things are still inside. It's clear from the knocked over bookcase, generaly disarry, and the blood found at the scene that something violent happened to her inside Flint's home. Earlier that day, Maggie had bumped into Celeste at the market and believed that she had overheard her phone conversation with Flint, telling Flint of her plans to move in that day. Suddenly Celeste, who lies about everything, becomes the prime suspect.
But Maggie isn't the only missing person in town. Jenna, a waitress and relative newcomer to town is also missing and believed by some to have been killed by her boyfriend, although there's no concrete proof of that, no crime scene and no body. Flint puts two characters we met and loved in Ms. Daniels' Beartooth series, ex-Sheriff Frank and his snoopy, busybody wife, Nettie, onto that case. Both are now working as private investigators, and it was great to see them again.
So, are the two disappearances connected in some way, and will these two missing women be found, and, if found, will they be found dead or alive? That's the question that tortures Flint, who is desperate to find Maggie but who has been officially taken off the case since his home was a crime scene, and although no one seems willing to point the finger at him, he's still a suspect. We also learn that although he planned to propose to Maggie, he knows almost nothing about her or her past, and since their physical relationship is fairly recent, what on earth have they been talking about during their courtship? Maggie knows plenty about Celeste and the breakup of Flint's marriage, but Flint knows almost nothing about Maggie, not even if she was previously married, or had a bad break-up with a shady character, not even anything about her childhood or family or if she even has a family, which is something I found very troublesome about this story. Flint is, after all, a sheriff, yet at no time during his courtship asked Maggie anything about her past.
There are plenty of secondary characters and relationships added to this novel, such as the one between one of the deputies, Harp, and his girlfriend, Vicki. Flint doesn't think much of Harp as an employee and wishes he could fire him, but I felt that this side story, although it added some intrigue, and a possible alternate theory as to who might have abducted Maggie and what might have been his motive, the juxtaposition of Harp's attempts to be the hero in this case distracted from the main story of Flint's search for Maggie. And then there's Celeste, who is so easy to hate for what she's done to break up Flint and Maggie's relationship, that I really hoped she would be the guilty party, and get her comeuppance, but did she do it? If she did, where could she have hidden and/or disposed of Maggie? And where's Jenna? Since I don't believe in spoilers, to find out you'll have to read this novel. I will tell you that the ending was a shocker for this reader, and I certainly didn't see it coming. As I stated at the outset, it's a very good whodunit, but I would have liked to see a little more romance.
I voluntarily read an advance readers copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
November 26, 2017
A heart-pounding thriller featuring sexy cowboys...
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
November 26, 2017
A heart-pounding thriller featuring sexy cowboys...
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills' book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
He looked out at the country that ran to the mountains. Cahill Ranch. His grandfather had started it, his father had worked it and now two of his brothers ran the cattle part of it to keep the place going while he and his sister, Lillie, and brother Darby had taken other paths. Not to mention their oldest brother Tucker who’d struck out at seventeen and hadn’t been seen or heard from since.
Cowboy’s Legacy by B.J. Daniels is the third ultra exciting installment in B.J.’s Cahill Ranch western romantic suspense series. It can be read as a standalone if that is your preference. The story is gripping from the very first page. The tension mounts palpably making this intense, fast-paced tale set at Christmastime amidst a brutal snowstorm a page-turner readers will not want to put down!
Flint’s and Maggie’s story has been building since the first book. Cowboy Legacy’s plot primarily focuses on the kidnapping of Maggie Thompson who is Sheriff Flint Cahill’s love interest. Flint has been a loner since his divorce from his crazy and unbalanced first wife, Celeste. But, now, Flint has finally found love with Maggie. It’s taken him some time, but he’s fully ready for the next step with Maggie. AND Maggie has decisefully agreed to move in with Flint. That’s when things take a dire turn as Maggie disappears, from all appearances, a kidnapping victim. As the clock ticks on Maggie’s abduction, the chances of finding her alive grow less likely every minute. Flint, who never breaks the rules, breaks a lot of rules in this tale as he desperately seeks to rescue Maggie before it’s too late. He’d dreamed of spending their first Christmas together and fears that he’ll never see her alive again.
B.J. has a knack for making her characters likable and genuine and crafts her bad guys exceedingly well. She’s also known for her assorted plot twists and interwoven side stories and Cowboy’s Legacy has plenty of both!
Now running their own PI firm, Frank and Nettie return in a supporting role to assist Flint. All the clues seem to point to Celeste being the villain. There’s no doubt that she’s a conniving woman who can’t seem to tell the truth for the life of her. But, could she really pull off seizing Maggie and absconding with her without a trace? The mystery of Jenna’s disappearance - which occurred in a previous book - takes on new meaning. Deputy Huck’s and Vicki’s relationship continues - Is he a hero or a villain and will Vicki ever grow up? AND, of course, in this series which centers around the Cahill clan, fans will be deliriously happy catching up as prior favorites play major supporting roles.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Cowboy’s Legacy:
“What were you doing out here?”
He chuckled. “Looking for aliens. What else?”
---
“She’s the kind of woman who would eat her young.”
---
She was in so fast that she didn’t have a chance to scream. The icy cold water stole her breath away…
---
In the distance, he could see a large star made out of red and green lights on the side of a barn, a reminder that Christmas was coming.
B.J. is one of my favorite authors. Cowboy’s Legacy is an emotional and moving tale interlaced throughout with edge-of-your-seat danger sequences. There are maniacal twists and turns seemingly at every corner. I loved it! I actually had to put the book aside too many times to count to allow my heart rate to go down a bit before continuing. Fans of heart-pounding thrillers featuring sexy cowboys will truly find their nirvana in Cowboy’s Legacy. I can't wait for B.J.'s next Montana Cahills' book!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
December 22, 2017
I'm giving this... a solid four stars, let's just get that out of the way. If you like romantic suspense, and are a fan of Karen Robards, Linda Howard, and maybe even a little Nora Roberts when she dabbles in suspense, then you will like this one. Though it's the third book in the Cahill Ranch series, it is a stand alone so not reading the previous two isn't going to be an issue.
So in this book we have Flint, Sheriff with a crazy as a loon ex-wife. It's believed she's stalking, harassing, and intimidating his new love interest, Maggie. Nothing anyone can prove so she's not gotten in trouble for any of it, but she adamantly denies any involvement. Things go from minor to dangerous the day that Maggie impulsively agrees to move in with Flint and ends up abducted. Before things get too crazy, we also learn of another woman who was thought to be murdered by her husband but it turns out that she ran away, assumed another identity, but has now vanished for real this time. Are the two disappearances related?
Let's dig in to the good and the not so great. First, this book was interesting because while it is a romance, and Maggie and Flint's relationship is the point and we see it develop, it develops with them apart. For most of the book. So it's interesting to see a relationship get stronger considering the situation, I really can't think of another book where I've encountered that. I do have to mention that the suspense aspect of this book is really pretty great, I had no idea what was going on, how the web all connected things, I couldn't see the larger picture, so as I got to the end it all unraveled really well and that made this a pretty hard book to put down, so bravo there. I also want to point out it does have a Christmas feel to it, so it feels weird to recommend a book about abductions as a good holiday read, but I'm doing it, guys. The only reason I'm not giving this a 5 star is... I kind of couldn't stand Maggie. I know! It's kind of an unpopular opinion but right away she rubbed me wrong. She comes off as annoying and hard to like, she overthinks everything, she obsesses over minor things, she wants to marry Flint but doesn't want to move in because it's a big step... it just felt odd. I also thought it was odd that we have a woman who has no interest in delving into Flint's past and finding out what worked and what didn't in his previous marriage, and also no interest in sharing anything from her past- how was that really going to work out long term? Honestly if she was just a little less frustrating and conflicted I would have given this 5 stars because the suspense made it worth reading.
So in this book we have Flint, Sheriff with a crazy as a loon ex-wife. It's believed she's stalking, harassing, and intimidating his new love interest, Maggie. Nothing anyone can prove so she's not gotten in trouble for any of it, but she adamantly denies any involvement. Things go from minor to dangerous the day that Maggie impulsively agrees to move in with Flint and ends up abducted. Before things get too crazy, we also learn of another woman who was thought to be murdered by her husband but it turns out that she ran away, assumed another identity, but has now vanished for real this time. Are the two disappearances related?
Let's dig in to the good and the not so great. First, this book was interesting because while it is a romance, and Maggie and Flint's relationship is the point and we see it develop, it develops with them apart. For most of the book. So it's interesting to see a relationship get stronger considering the situation, I really can't think of another book where I've encountered that. I do have to mention that the suspense aspect of this book is really pretty great, I had no idea what was going on, how the web all connected things, I couldn't see the larger picture, so as I got to the end it all unraveled really well and that made this a pretty hard book to put down, so bravo there. I also want to point out it does have a Christmas feel to it, so it feels weird to recommend a book about abductions as a good holiday read, but I'm doing it, guys. The only reason I'm not giving this a 5 star is... I kind of couldn't stand Maggie. I know! It's kind of an unpopular opinion but right away she rubbed me wrong. She comes off as annoying and hard to like, she overthinks everything, she obsesses over minor things, she wants to marry Flint but doesn't want to move in because it's a big step... it just felt odd. I also thought it was odd that we have a woman who has no interest in delving into Flint's past and finding out what worked and what didn't in his previous marriage, and also no interest in sharing anything from her past- how was that really going to work out long term? Honestly if she was just a little less frustrating and conflicted I would have given this 5 stars because the suspense made it worth reading.
October 12, 2019
Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by NetGalley
It was nice to return to Montana, the Cahill Ranch and the Cahill family once again especially since it's around Christmas. Cowboy's Legacy is Flint and Maggie's story but showcases the sheriff's office, his ex-wife, Flint's family, the town they live in as well as some of Maggie's past. The book drew me in from the first page to the last and it's like I hadn't left the small town of Gilt Edge, Montana. The story also takes place in Wyoming and North Dakota and not a beat was missed. The book had many story lines going on, some dark and some light, but were woven seamlessly together and picked up where Outlaw's Honor , the second book in the series, left off.
While there were mysteries to be solved about crimes committed, especially who abducted Maggie, both Flint, the sheriff, and Harp, one of the deputies, were not supposed to be involved in the police work for different reasons. Throughout the book, Flint's love for Maggie showed through and he did everything he could to find her before it was too late. Harp and Vicki were back with the continuation of their bumbling romance and even Jenna who had disappeared for several months was key to the plot. It was nice to see the Cahill family always there for each other and the support they gave to one another.
The descriptions of the lands, the snow, the cold and the mountains were breathtaking and made me feel that I was there. There were crimes committed, abductions, shootouts, family and friends, along with tears, fear, horror, angst, sadness, disbelief, happiness, laughter and love. The story flowed nicely and the characters had a depth to them that we uncovered a little at a time. There was nice closure and several happily ever afters with the chance for several more. I can't wait to be back at the Cahill Ranch since there are still three brothers that need their stories told. I for one can't wait for more.
I need to read the first book in the series, Renegade's Pride , as well as the 2.5 novella in the Cahill Ranch series, Cowboy's Reckoning . Cowboy's Legacy is only the fourth book I have read by Daniels but I have added a few of her books to my always growing TBR pile.
Book provided by NetGalley
It was nice to return to Montana, the Cahill Ranch and the Cahill family once again especially since it's around Christmas. Cowboy's Legacy is Flint and Maggie's story but showcases the sheriff's office, his ex-wife, Flint's family, the town they live in as well as some of Maggie's past. The book drew me in from the first page to the last and it's like I hadn't left the small town of Gilt Edge, Montana. The story also takes place in Wyoming and North Dakota and not a beat was missed. The book had many story lines going on, some dark and some light, but were woven seamlessly together and picked up where Outlaw's Honor , the second book in the series, left off.
While there were mysteries to be solved about crimes committed, especially who abducted Maggie, both Flint, the sheriff, and Harp, one of the deputies, were not supposed to be involved in the police work for different reasons. Throughout the book, Flint's love for Maggie showed through and he did everything he could to find her before it was too late. Harp and Vicki were back with the continuation of their bumbling romance and even Jenna who had disappeared for several months was key to the plot. It was nice to see the Cahill family always there for each other and the support they gave to one another.
The descriptions of the lands, the snow, the cold and the mountains were breathtaking and made me feel that I was there. There were crimes committed, abductions, shootouts, family and friends, along with tears, fear, horror, angst, sadness, disbelief, happiness, laughter and love. The story flowed nicely and the characters had a depth to them that we uncovered a little at a time. There was nice closure and several happily ever afters with the chance for several more. I can't wait to be back at the Cahill Ranch since there are still three brothers that need their stories told. I for one can't wait for more.
I need to read the first book in the series, Renegade's Pride , as well as the 2.5 novella in the Cahill Ranch series, Cowboy's Reckoning . Cowboy's Legacy is only the fourth book I have read by Daniels but I have added a few of her books to my always growing TBR pile.
December 15, 2017
"Cowboy's Legacy" is a thrilling romantic suspense, perfect for fans of 'Longmire.' Flint and Maggie have been together a while, and although they have been thinking about taking the next step, something has been keeping them apart- that something being Celeste, Flint's ex-wife who cheated on him and then left him for another man. Despite having been the one to leave, Celeste does not want Flint to move on with Maggie and has done some terrible things to try to scare her away- however, as the evidence has not been clear, she has been able to escape the law, much to the Sheriff Flint's chagrin.
Maggie has finally decided to move in with Flint and is doing so when she is attacked and kidnapped. Flint arrives home to find her blood on the floor and signs of a struggle, fearing the worst, he immediately calls his undersheriff, Mark, and begins the investigation- starting with Celeste. As time ticks by, the investigation deepens and everyone is on the case- but will they be able to find her before it's too late?
The book features not only Flint's perspective, but also Maggie's (which is really intense/makes it a thriller), the private investigators Flint gets to help, and Vicki/Harp's perspectives (Harp is a deputy dating Vicki who is pregnant and we follow their relationship). Although built as a romantic suspense, I would say it's 99% suspense and 1% romance (and without detailed intimate scenes). As Flint and Maggie are separated, we don't see much of their relationship- we see more of Vicki and Harp, but they aren't particularly lovable characters. Flint reminds me a lot of Longmire with the cowboy sheriff feel and willingness to do anything to solve the case. Overall, I really loved this book and devoured it in an afternoon (which I didn't expect to do)- it's so intense and absolutely gripping.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of suspense/thrillers and police procedurals- you'll easily get sucked into this thrilling search for a missing woman. Please note that I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Maggie has finally decided to move in with Flint and is doing so when she is attacked and kidnapped. Flint arrives home to find her blood on the floor and signs of a struggle, fearing the worst, he immediately calls his undersheriff, Mark, and begins the investigation- starting with Celeste. As time ticks by, the investigation deepens and everyone is on the case- but will they be able to find her before it's too late?
The book features not only Flint's perspective, but also Maggie's (which is really intense/makes it a thriller), the private investigators Flint gets to help, and Vicki/Harp's perspectives (Harp is a deputy dating Vicki who is pregnant and we follow their relationship). Although built as a romantic suspense, I would say it's 99% suspense and 1% romance (and without detailed intimate scenes). As Flint and Maggie are separated, we don't see much of their relationship- we see more of Vicki and Harp, but they aren't particularly lovable characters. Flint reminds me a lot of Longmire with the cowboy sheriff feel and willingness to do anything to solve the case. Overall, I really loved this book and devoured it in an afternoon (which I didn't expect to do)- it's so intense and absolutely gripping.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of suspense/thrillers and police procedurals- you'll easily get sucked into this thrilling search for a missing woman. Please note that I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
April 12, 2018
I know when I pick up a B. J. Daniels book I am going to be telling myself "just one more chapter" well past when I should be doing something else, like sleeping or housework. Even though this his part of a series, it stands alone well. It doesn't take long to get to know the characters and feel at home in Gilt Edge, Montana. The book starts with a scene that grabs your attention and doesn't let go until the end. You can feel the frustration, fear, doubts, confusion, and pain of the characters. Who the characters are and what they are like become clear early on. After a bad marriage, Sheriff Flint Cahill has found someone who brings light and happiness into his life. Maggie loves him dearly but has issues of her own. His ex-wife has never fully left his life and still does what she can to make him miserable. When the unthinkable happens, a race against time and an unknown enemy drive Flint nearly to the breaking point. As is often the case in Daniels' books, there are sub-plots adding interest running through the story. The suspense and action pull you along at a rapid pace. The twists and turns the story takes keep you wondering and hold a few surprises.
COWBOY'S RECKONING is a bonus short story included after Flint and Maggie's story. You will enjoy Billie Dee and Henry's road to their HEA. It may be a short story, but it still has the tension, suspense, and twists that are to be expected in a B. J. Daniels' book. I especially appreciate that this is an older couple. Age may slow us down, but that doesn't mean we don't need or want someone to care for and to have someone care for us. Older couples want and deserve their own HEA.
COWBOY'S RECKONING is a bonus short story included after Flint and Maggie's story. You will enjoy Billie Dee and Henry's road to their HEA. It may be a short story, but it still has the tension, suspense, and twists that are to be expected in a B. J. Daniels' book. I especially appreciate that this is an older couple. Age may slow us down, but that doesn't mean we don't need or want someone to care for and to have someone care for us. Older couples want and deserve their own HEA.
December 4, 2017
This is the first in the series that I’ve read and I’m not sure how much of that impacted the story. What I got was more suspense than romance – the two leads spend 98% of the book apart and there isn’t a lot of backstory to fill things in – but maybe they made appearances in early books ... I'm not sure. I’m not saying that it wasn’t enjoyable (it was really good, actually) but it was different that what I was expecting.
So, having said that, I’ll get to the really good part :) The mystery over what happened to Maggie kept me on the edge of my seat. Daniels does a great job of leading you through the investigation and revealing each piece as it comes up. Nothing felt overly heavy handed and nowhere did it feel like you were being sent on a wild goose chase unnecessarily. It is so easy for a mystery to get away from the author but I was truly quite satisfied with the big reveal & resolution.
Daniels is a fan favorite for a reason and she shows it once again!
*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
So, having said that, I’ll get to the really good part :) The mystery over what happened to Maggie kept me on the edge of my seat. Daniels does a great job of leading you through the investigation and revealing each piece as it comes up. Nothing felt overly heavy handed and nowhere did it feel like you were being sent on a wild goose chase unnecessarily. It is so easy for a mystery to get away from the author but I was truly quite satisfied with the big reveal & resolution.
Daniels is a fan favorite for a reason and she shows it once again!
*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
December 8, 2017
Gone in the blink of an eye! Family and friends rally around the Sheriff when the light of his life suddenly disappears. The core characters are quite intriguing and you are drawn into their situation as soon as the story starts … there are also several sub-plots, one that was very beneficial to the story, with a couple more that didn’t add a lot to the storyline. Overall a solid book with strife, danger and happily ever afters!
Sheriff Flint Cahill has finally found something to look forward to in life again after an unpleasant divorce from his rocky marriage. The new love in his life, Maggie Thompson, brings sunshine to his days and love to his heart and he’s ready to move forward with making their relationship something to last forever … but just as they are on the verge of taking that next step, Maggie vanishes! All signs point to an abduction … and his finger is pointing at his troublesome ex-wife! Will Flint be able to bury his rage long enough to be able to figure out where she’s being held before it’s too late to bring her home again?
Sheriff Flint Cahill has finally found something to look forward to in life again after an unpleasant divorce from his rocky marriage. The new love in his life, Maggie Thompson, brings sunshine to his days and love to his heart and he’s ready to move forward with making their relationship something to last forever … but just as they are on the verge of taking that next step, Maggie vanishes! All signs point to an abduction … and his finger is pointing at his troublesome ex-wife! Will Flint be able to bury his rage long enough to be able to figure out where she’s being held before it’s too late to bring her home again?
February 7, 2021
Although this is the 3rd book in the series, I read it as a stand alone, since it is the only one that my public library purchased. I read it in one rainy day, as it was hard to put down. Interesting characters and an intriguing, well written story. Following a bad marriage, Sheriff Flint Cahill has found a woman who he would like to spend the rest of his life with. However, his ex, Celeste, who is half crazy, won't leave him alone, despite the fact that she cheated on him, and has been threatening his new girl friend, Maggie Thompson. Maggie agrees to move in with him, and then disappears from his house in the midst of her move. Did Celeste grab her with the help of an accomplice, or was it an old boyfriend? And is the kidnapping related to the disappearance of another woman from Gilt Edge not long ago? Lots of twist.
Good story, but why would a sheriff leave his back door unlocked? Also some poor editing, when sections in Chapters are not separated by white space (or whatever it is called that separates within a Chapter.)
Good story, but why would a sheriff leave his back door unlocked? Also some poor editing, when sections in Chapters are not separated by white space (or whatever it is called that separates within a Chapter.)
November 22, 2017
I haven’t read any of B.J. Daniels book before and after finishing this one I’m beating myself up about that.
This story is something I did not see coming. I have a certain view of cowboys and how they should behave but hot damn this was so not it – and I’m NOT complaining.
Each page you turn pulls you in more and with each step that the characters make it suck’s you in until you're sitting there with book finished in your hands going: What the hell did I just read?!?!
I loved everything about this story: I felt the fear that Flint felt when Maggie went missing. The struggle he had when he's take of the case and couldn't do anything about it – until he had to. The strength they both had to fight through what was going on around to come to their HEA at the end.
If you want suspense mixed with a lot of love – this book is for you!!!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
This story is something I did not see coming. I have a certain view of cowboys and how they should behave but hot damn this was so not it – and I’m NOT complaining.
Each page you turn pulls you in more and with each step that the characters make it suck’s you in until you're sitting there with book finished in your hands going: What the hell did I just read?!?!
I loved everything about this story: I felt the fear that Flint felt when Maggie went missing. The struggle he had when he's take of the case and couldn't do anything about it – until he had to. The strength they both had to fight through what was going on around to come to their HEA at the end.
If you want suspense mixed with a lot of love – this book is for you!!!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
January 17, 2018
Cowboy's Legacy is a Cahill Ranch series by B.J. Daniels. This book was about Sheriff Flint Cahill. Intrigue, Romance, Mystery. Flint's ex-wife divorced him to marry a man with a lot of money. His ex was jealous of his girlfriend. His girlfriend is Maggie Thompson with a past she didn't know about. Maggie is kidnapped and everyone thinks it's Flints ex wife. The mystery is solved when Flint finds Maggie. This was a very good book.
Also there was a short story in this book. Called Cowboy's Reckoning by B.J. Daniels. This story is about the cook for the Cahill's at their bar and restaurant. Billie Dee was witness to a killing. She testified and the man went to prison. He is out on a technicality. Now he is after Billie Dee. Rancher Henry Lawson is ex law enforcement but Billie Dee doesn't know this. Henry wants to get the prisoner. They set up a plan and get him. Billie Dee and Henry are now in a romance. A very good read.
Also there was a short story in this book. Called Cowboy's Reckoning by B.J. Daniels. This story is about the cook for the Cahill's at their bar and restaurant. Billie Dee was witness to a killing. She testified and the man went to prison. He is out on a technicality. Now he is after Billie Dee. Rancher Henry Lawson is ex law enforcement but Billie Dee doesn't know this. Henry wants to get the prisoner. They set up a plan and get him. Billie Dee and Henry are now in a romance. A very good read.
November 23, 2017
When Maggie disappears everyone thinks they know who took her. Seems they should have been looking in another direction. Sheriff Flint Cahill is looking forward to asking Maggie to marry him when she disappears. The story goes in several direction and we get to visit again with Frank and Lottie. They are now PI's and help unravel the complex story line. Even as I suspected from the first that someone unknown had kidnapped Maggie I did not see the connection to another mystery. As always there is a look at another pair who have been a part of this series. There are still three unmarried Cahill bothers so time will tell if that pair make it. As always from B.J. Daniels the mystery in interesting, the romance good and the characters well developed. All wrapped up in a very complex plot.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
November 29, 2017
Finally having a character that I developed a bit of a soft spot for- a man behind a uniform too. Flint captures your attention in this one right away because he finally has found his heart and it gets snatched away. This author will capture you in many ways using mystery and intrigue to name a couple. Her characters will wrap you up immersing you in their story with a times you feeling as if you have known them for a while. These I have because most are returning with this centering around not just Flint but Maggie too. You have your villains with one in particular you want to see get hers. You do not see it coming with terror hits with no easy trail to catch it either. You are really pulled onto the edge with this one more than ever before. If she ever has any mercy on us the readers is something one would have to find out on their own.
January 13, 2018
Another great read! Thank you BJ Daniels for the ride! This is book 3 but can be read as a STAND ALONE as Miss Daniels does an excellent job of telling who each of the others are without being repetitive. It's Maggie & Flint's story. Maggie goes missing. Of course everyone thinks Flint's possessive ex-wife Celeste had something to do with it. It was to obvious but did she set it up? Also a bit to obvious but it's been known to happen. Boy! I would never have guessed! A bit creepy to! That dress! The shoes! Oh my, did I say creepy?! Poor Maggie! And Jenna? When Miss Daniels revealed what happened to her...poor girl, no girl should go through that. That guy was a creep! And Jenna's parents! Sad people like that exist in real life. This is a MUST READ! It ends well, not abrupt. Great story! Thanks again Miss Daniels! Looking forward to your next book!
July 29, 2017
After Sheriff Clint Cahill divorce from his ex-wife Celeste, he was a loner. That is until he met Maggie Thompson. They grew close enough that she agreed to move in with him. He hurried home after she called to tell him and tell him she'd be there waiting for him, only to find her car open in the drive, his house empty, her cell phone on the floor and plenty of blood.
Calling for assistance, and afraid for Maggie, the only person he could think that would want to hurt Maggie was his spiteful ex.
There are many twists and turns and multiple suspects, some are eliminated, but others remain.
This is a well crafted romantic suspense done in the style B.J.Daniels is noted for.
Don't miss it or you'll regret it.
Calling for assistance, and afraid for Maggie, the only person he could think that would want to hurt Maggie was his spiteful ex.
There are many twists and turns and multiple suspects, some are eliminated, but others remain.
This is a well crafted romantic suspense done in the style B.J.Daniels is noted for.
Don't miss it or you'll regret it.
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