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Texas Matchmakers #12
Ride With Me, Cowboy
After family tragedy strikes horse trainer Brent Stockwell is sick and tired of being in the spotlight because of his bad judgement relationship, complete with front page tabloid photos. Now he’s hiding out in Mule Hollow looking to work with his horses and heal.
Tacy Jones has come to Mule Hollow in hopes of training horses with the champion trainer — despite his well-documented romantic exploits. She’s not happy to find that he doesn’t believe a woman is right for the job. What? She’s been raised with over protective brothers and so tired of being treated like a frail flower… so look out because this is one challenge she can't resist.
Ideas and hearts collide as these two clash in a fun, heartwarming love story that will have you laughing and rooting for love at the same time.
Note: This book was previously published as His Cowgirl Bride (Mule Hollow Matchmakers, #12). This edition includes some fun extras.
Tacy Jones has come to Mule Hollow in hopes of training horses with the champion trainer — despite his well-documented romantic exploits. She’s not happy to find that he doesn’t believe a woman is right for the job. What? She’s been raised with over protective brothers and so tired of being treated like a frail flower… so look out because this is one challenge she can't resist.
Ideas and hearts collide as these two clash in a fun, heartwarming love story that will have you laughing and rooting for love at the same time.
Note: This book was previously published as His Cowgirl Bride (Mule Hollow Matchmakers, #12). This edition includes some fun extras.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2009
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Debra Clopton
135 books1,187 followersInternational Bestselling Author and Kindle All Star who has sold over 3 million books worldwide and been translated into 3 languages.
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.
A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
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COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction
1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF
SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US
Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY
WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW
2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)
What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.
A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
Sign up for Debra's newsletter and contests at http://debraclopton.com/contest
COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction
1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF
SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US
Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY
WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW
2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)
What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
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June 22, 2020
A cute small-town romance. If you love formula romance, you’ll probably really enjoy this one, but while I enjoyed the small-town vibes, the romance was way too fast and the MCs completely forgot there was life outside each other (someone leaves their ranch in your hands while overseas, you don’t just pick up and leave without notice). Also little things like the cover being completely wrong (no dress, no wildflower field, wrong breed dog) and calling a female horse a colt bugged me. I definitely got some laughs out of the punkin chunkin contest, though.
October 9, 2017
This was a sweet, well-written contemporary romance. Tacy Jones has come to town to learn to train horses from champion horse trainer Brent Stockwell, who has moved to Mule Hollow for privacy and time to heal from a recent personal tragedy. Brent does not intend to take the chance of Tacy being injured. Sparks are flying between these two, though, and they find each other pretty hard to resist. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is part of the Texas Matchmakers series, set in Mule Hollow, TX, with related characters. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as others by this author.
November 1, 2017
Ride With Me, Cowboy by Debra Clopton
Texas Matchmakers Series Book Twelve
Brent Stockwell was raised to be a man of integrity. A God fearing man. Only...fame and fortune had him straying off from that course. And that straying led to some life-changing consequences. And guilt. He'd come out of hiding to help train some horses for a friend in Mule Hollow, Texas. He didn't expect to find an untamable woman there.
Tacy Jones was at Pace Gentry's ranch to learn how to break horses. Unfortunately, Pace and Sheri had to go to Australia on an extended leave. She was still excited about the colts coming in and her dream to help break them. Until Brent showed up and refused to allow her to help.
Fireworks between a couple is just what lights up the Matchmaking Posse. And there were definitely fireworks going off between Brent and Tacy. Where most people would see two unsuitable people and turn the other way...these women ran forward with glee. Another great story in this series.
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Texas Matchmakers Series Book Twelve
Brent Stockwell was raised to be a man of integrity. A God fearing man. Only...fame and fortune had him straying off from that course. And that straying led to some life-changing consequences. And guilt. He'd come out of hiding to help train some horses for a friend in Mule Hollow, Texas. He didn't expect to find an untamable woman there.
Tacy Jones was at Pace Gentry's ranch to learn how to break horses. Unfortunately, Pace and Sheri had to go to Australia on an extended leave. She was still excited about the colts coming in and her dream to help break them. Until Brent showed up and refused to allow her to help.
Fireworks between a couple is just what lights up the Matchmaking Posse. And there were definitely fireworks going off between Brent and Tacy. Where most people would see two unsuitable people and turn the other way...these women ran forward with glee. Another great story in this series.
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
November 18, 2018
Tacy has goals and she's determined to achieve those goals. The only problem is that a certain cowboy is trying to block her from them. Another even bigger problem is that she's attracted to this cowboy!
Brent just wants to lay low and do his job. But when a feisty cowgirl wants him to teach her how to break a horse, his past comes rushing back at him. There's no way he can allow it. Not on his watch! The only problem is that he needs help with the horses.
What follows is a fun story of two people being right where they need to be. Brent is struggling with his past and Tacy just wants to help him, but not at the expense of her goals. I encourage you to read how they solve their problem.
Romance - PG / kissing
Language - PG / clean
My rating - 5 stars
Brent just wants to lay low and do his job. But when a feisty cowgirl wants him to teach her how to break a horse, his past comes rushing back at him. There's no way he can allow it. Not on his watch! The only problem is that he needs help with the horses.
What follows is a fun story of two people being right where they need to be. Brent is struggling with his past and Tacy just wants to help him, but not at the expense of her goals. I encourage you to read how they solve their problem.
Romance - PG / kissing
Language - PG / clean
My rating - 5 stars
August 18, 2022
Love the people of Mule Hollow, they are so much fun to read about. It had been a while since I read the last story and it was like visiting old friends.
Tacy is one smart and strong woman. She knows what she wants out of life and is determined to get it. When she falls for someone who will stand in her way, she doesn’t know what to do. Will she find a way around it or will she just leave? You will have to read to find out.
Brent is one broken man who has tried to change his life but cannot let go of the guilt. He never wanted to be in the position he finds himself in now. Can a broken man actually come to a place where he is no longer broken? Again, you will have to read to find out.
Loved this next chapter of Mule Hollow.
Tacy is one smart and strong woman. She knows what she wants out of life and is determined to get it. When she falls for someone who will stand in her way, she doesn’t know what to do. Will she find a way around it or will she just leave? You will have to read to find out.
Brent is one broken man who has tried to change his life but cannot let go of the guilt. He never wanted to be in the position he finds himself in now. Can a broken man actually come to a place where he is no longer broken? Again, you will have to read to find out.
Loved this next chapter of Mule Hollow.
October 24, 2020
I just finished this novel in 3 days. It was so well written. I was swept away to Mule Hollow and into the characters Tacy and Brent. The tile led me to think about a wedding. But it pleasantly surprised me and went in another direction. Tacy wants to break wild horses( train them) and she's determined to. Applegate and Norma Sue are interesting characters and they all come to live on the pages. I loved it and ordering more Mule Hollow books,but I want to find out what happend to Tacy and Brent in Her Forever Cowboy.
October 18, 2017
Ride With Me, Cowboy is the twelfth book in the Texas Matchmakers series.This book was previously published as His Cowgirl Bride. The Wives Wanted Campaign is still going strong in Mule Hollow. While Brent has gone to Mule Hollow to hide out after a tragedy. When Tacy goes to Mule Hollow to train horses, she finds herself conflicted about Brent. The sparks fly between them, but can they each find what they need? I really enjoyed this story.
July 22, 2017
Another great book in the Texas Matchmakers series. Tacy moves to Mule Hollow to learn how to train horses with Pace. Only hitch is that Pace and Sheri needed to leave town for an extended period of time and so Pace asked Brent to come and train the horses that have just been delivered. And, for some reason, Brent is not willing to teach Tacy how to train the horses. Loved how this story developed and that Brent was finally able to forgive himself.
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December 22, 2019The thing I like about Debra Cloptons books is that they are clean romance. They are always so good and you will find yourself just turning the pages and not wanting to stop till the book is done. Debra hit the ball out to the outfield for a triple!
September 29, 2020
Girls can be tough too
Tired of her Dad and brothers not letting her learn to break horses, Tacy leaves and takes job at another ranch planning on learning from the owner. She encountered a rodeo cowboy instead and the sparks fly.
Tired of her Dad and brothers not letting her learn to break horses, Tacy leaves and takes job at another ranch planning on learning from the owner. She encountered a rodeo cowboy instead and the sparks fly.
October 3, 2020
Sassy Sweet Romance
This is an amazing and enjoyable romance with adorably sassy sweet and charming characters that will steal your heart and have you enjoying their journey towards unconditional love as well as their happily ever after moment.
This is an amazing and enjoyable romance with adorably sassy sweet and charming characters that will steal your heart and have you enjoying their journey towards unconditional love as well as their happily ever after moment.
February 24, 2025
she is supposed to be watching her friends ranch when they are out of town
a famous cowboy shows up and starts telling her what to do. neither one of them expected the other there
a trailer of colts needing to be broken arrived
he wont let her break them cause he let his sister and she broke her neck. but shes ok now
the dog is pregnant
the dog has 6 babies
she rides the colt without him letting her and hes impressed and is going to ask her dad if he can marry her
a famous cowboy shows up and starts telling her what to do. neither one of them expected the other there
a trailer of colts needing to be broken arrived
he wont let her break them cause he let his sister and she broke her neck. but shes ok now
the dog is pregnant
the dog has 6 babies
she rides the colt without him letting her and hes impressed and is going to ask her dad if he can marry her
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July 21, 2025
stubborn
Two stubborn cowboys in this book made it an interesting read. It was intriguing watching their story unfold. Plus the people in town were all rooting for them to finally get why God brought them together. A very worthy read.
Two stubborn cowboys in this book made it an interesting read. It was intriguing watching their story unfold. Plus the people in town were all rooting for them to finally get why God brought them together. A very worthy read.
June 21, 2018
A great example of going or following your dream without compromising because of someone else's fears. The Mule Hollow crowd is at it once more and all is well.
July 18, 2018
Good
the story that brings two young people together to help there friends by watching a friends ranch.there are two very strong people
the story that brings two young people together to help there friends by watching a friends ranch.there are two very strong people
October 28, 2018
It is a great book to read
July 7, 2020
Great story with great characters. I need to catchup on this series. I want to catchup on all the characters in the small town.
November 30, 2022
Clashing dreams
Tacy wants to learn to break horses. Brent is afraid to let her try. Can she gets what she needs from the man she is falling in love with?
Tacy wants to learn to break horses. Brent is afraid to let her try. Can she gets what she needs from the man she is falling in love with?
July 19, 2014
Tacy moved to a small town to learn to break wild horses. She hopes that her friend Pace will teach her, but he gets called away on an emergency. Brent Stockwell shows up to take Pace's place breaking the horses. He refuses to teach Tacy and will not let her get on any unbroken horse. She tries her hardest to proof to him that she is capable and ready to learn from him.
He tries his hardest to resist her, but he slowly breaks down and finds it very hard to resist her.
I'm biased to this book, as it contains three things I really like. Blue heelers, cowboys and horses. This book is recommended to anybody interested is a great story and knows anything about the training of horses.
He tries his hardest to resist her, but he slowly breaks down and finds it very hard to resist her.
I'm biased to this book, as it contains three things I really like. Blue heelers, cowboys and horses. This book is recommended to anybody interested is a great story and knows anything about the training of horses.
May 23, 2012
The Love Inspired novel was superb. i loved feisty Tacy and how she deals with disappointments. i enjoyed the addition of the competition between the older set of characters and how it involved the main characters. The addition of a dog in the story always increases the enjoyment for me. Thanks to Debra for sending me this copy to review. i was not required to give a positive review, and the opinions in this are my own.
January 4, 2016
Read this years ago. Love Mule Hollow and its citizens. Thought that the pumpkin launching contest was funny. Am waiting for Love Inspired to reprint this, or I may have to cave in a buy a digital copy if I can't find it in the used bookstores.
March 26, 2010
As with all the Mule Hollow books this is another great story.
I enjoy seeing the folks that were in the previous books as well.
I enjoy seeing the folks that were in the previous books as well.
April 7, 2013
2/2013 Inspirational Romance. Cute quick read.
January 19, 2015
I REALLY enjoyed it!!! :)
January 9, 2014
Cowgirl wants to learn how to break horses.
December 10, 2015
Female horse trainer meets male rodeo champ. 'Nuf said. :)
January 22, 2016
Tacy Jones came to Mule Hollow to train wind horses. Brent Stockwell hurt his sister by allowing her on an unbroke horse. Clashes ensue.
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January 1, 2017Miniseries: Mule Hollow Matchmakers
June 18, 2014
I love all the Mule Hollow books!
April 18, 2017
Awesome couple
I keep thinking I've found my favorite couple and then I read the next book and realize that I'm now finding my favorite couple. Brent and Tracy are awesome. The Sparks fly and the characters really become real. Loved the book.
I keep thinking I've found my favorite couple and then I read the next book and realize that I'm now finding my favorite couple. Brent and Tracy are awesome. The Sparks fly and the characters really become real. Loved the book.
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