One Real Cowboy

by Janette Kenny

Cord Tanner has a very simple plan: get paid to be Beatrix Northroupe's husband for a month so the prim, but very sexy, Englishwoman can gain rightful ownership of her family's stud farm. Money in hand, he's going to get as far away from Revolt, Kansas, as a fast horse can take him.PBut Cord soon finds that he admires his Trixie's reckless courage -- not to mention she's one great kisser. Maybe he's crazy to hope for a real future with her instead of heading for the hills, but now that someone's staking a dangerous claim to her farm, Cord's decided to stick around as long as the lady needs protecting. That wedding ring he put on her finger means her reputation is safe -- and he's determined to win her heart. Cord Tanner may not be the most refined man on the frontier, but he sure is the lovingest...

Genres: Western Romance, Historical Romance, Westerns, Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Janette's dream of being published came true in 2006 when Kensington Publishing acquired her first western historical romance, One Real Cowboy. Since then she's written five more western historical romances, and emotionally intense novels for Harlequin Presents.

Now the award winning author is expanding her career into hybrid publishing and will see the release of her first indie romantic suspense novel late 2014.

Janette lives the country life with her real life hero. She invites you to visit her website for details about upcoming novels, events and giveaways, friend her on Facebook, follow her tweets on Twitter, or visit her website at JanetteKenny.com

Reviews

[Texas · Rating 3 out of 5]

One Real Cowboy - This is my first and last book by this author; I was disappointed with a lot of things. This well written and except for three or four minor items, it is well edited - thank you Ms. Kenny for that.

The action scenes fail to live to the drama and excitement for which Ms. K strived. Trixie is flip-flopped several times through the story, else there's no story. Cord shows he's trustworthy, considerate and a good man, but she sneakily follows him on one of his early morning rides because she doesn't trust him (flip-flop). He has a family secret, which I agree him keeping since the marriage started with a contract and didn't matter. She "lies" more than he does (f-f), but he feels quilty about keeping his secret. Other things fell short of reality: Cord is shot; it's a graze but with large blood loss(?); yet is very physical within minutes of waking up - was knocked out.

I did like the support characters: the grandfather, the aunt, the servants, the cowboys and the Irish rancher. The story is predictable with boring sex (better left to the imagination) and infrequent, mild cursing, and way too much introspection by Trix. Overall, if you don't care that the action is not realistic and Trix flip-flops for the story to flow, you'll enjoy this story, even though you'll figure it all out way before the end, at least this Mick did. Actually 3.5*

[Kimberlee Feick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ohhhh my gawd. Sometimes, you just pick up a book at the library because the cover and description makes you howl with laughter. One Real Cowboy - a period western romance - cracked me up repeatedly and made for excellent read alouds to my husband. When Cord - the titular cowboy - referred to his junk as his "little rustler" I legit snorted my wine.

[Dena Solyst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical easy read.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got to love cowboys.

This was the second time I have enjoyed this book. This is an great read if you like it when the underdog fights for what could be against what is and wins. Great western romance.

[Bernadette · Rating 2 out of 5]

read like a 1950’s B grade cowboy movie