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Texas Heroes #2
The Cowboy Who Came Calling
A Former Texas Ranger on a mission
A determined woman slowly losing her sight
A love neither could have predicted
...and a danger that may steal their happy ending before it can even begin.
Glory Day may be losing her vision, but that doesn't mean she'll ever stop fighting. Determined to provide for her struggling family, she confronts an outlaw with a price on his head. But when a mysterious cowboy gets between her and her target, Glory accidentally shoots him instead. Flustered, she has no option but to take the handsome stranger home to treat his wounds.
A determined woman slowly losing her sight
A love neither could have predicted
...and a danger that may steal their happy ending before it can even begin.
Glory Day may be losing her vision, but that doesn't mean she'll ever stop fighting. Determined to provide for her struggling family, she confronts an outlaw with a price on his head. But when a mysterious cowboy gets between her and her target, Glory accidentally shoots him instead. Flustered, she has no option but to take the handsome stranger home to treat his wounds.
Former Texas Ranger Luke McClain didn't plan to fall in love, but there's no denying the strength of Glory's will or the sweetness of her heart. But Glory's been burned before, and Luke will have to reach into the depths of his own battered soul to convince her to take a chance...
And trust that love is worth fighting for.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2003
About the author
Linda Broday
60 books781 followersI'm a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical western romance. I live in the Texas Panhandle on land they call the Llano Estacado where the Native Americans and Comancheros once roamed and I can often hear their voices whispering in the wind. History is thick here with the ghosts of the people who settled this land. I love writing western historical romance and can't imagine doing anything else. I love a man in a Stetson and tight pants. Oh man! Those cowboys sure make my heart beat faster.
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January 30, 2018
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.
I really liked this book. I first read Linda Broday last year when I decided to pick up the first book in this series, Knight on the Texas Plains, which I ended up loving. I knew as soon as I saw this book that I would have to read it and I am glad that I did. I really had a wonderful time getting to know Glory, Luke, and all the other characters in this story and wanted to see them get their happy ending.
I loved the first meeting between Glory and Luke. Their paths do quickly cross in town but their first real meeting goes horribly wrong when Glory accidentally shoots Luke. She takes him home to tend to his wounds and let him recover. Luke gets to know the Day family pretty quickly since Glory's youngest sister, Patience, like to share whatever comes to her mind. Luke sees how much responsibility is on Glory's shoulders and seems to understand how troubled she is.
I liked the characters in this story quite a bit. Luke was great. He is a really good man that wants to help. He will do the right thing and somehow seems to see things that others may miss. Glory was a strong character. She is tough and does what needs to be done to take care of her family. She has a lot of pride and wants to take care of things herself. It did drive me a bit nuts when she made a big deal of Luke's offer to help because she really needed the help but I understood why she behaved as she did. Glory's sisters, Hope and Patience, were wonderful. Hope was a a hard working girl who was a great support to her sisters and family. Patience was a wonderful child who added more than a few smiles to the story.
I liked Luke and Glory together. I thought that their personalities really seemed to work well together. Luke didn't see Glory's responsibilities as a negative but was happy to take them on himself. Glory didn't always seem to know how to handle Luke and had a lot of doubts but she did care for him. I would have liked to see a bit more of Luke and Glory together. There seemed to be someone around to interrupt them during most of the scenes where they had a moment alone.
I would recommend this book to others. I had a great time reading this wonderful romance filled with fantastic characters. This is the second book in the Texas Heroes series but could easily be read as a stand alone since it tells its own story. I look forward to reading more from Linda Broday very soon.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley.
Initial Thoughts
I enjoyed this story. Luke and Glory were both great characters and I thought that the way they came together was exciting. Glory has more than her share of hardships and Luke wants to help as much as he can. Glory's sisters added a lot to the story.
I really liked this book. I first read Linda Broday last year when I decided to pick up the first book in this series, Knight on the Texas Plains, which I ended up loving. I knew as soon as I saw this book that I would have to read it and I am glad that I did. I really had a wonderful time getting to know Glory, Luke, and all the other characters in this story and wanted to see them get their happy ending.
I loved the first meeting between Glory and Luke. Their paths do quickly cross in town but their first real meeting goes horribly wrong when Glory accidentally shoots Luke. She takes him home to tend to his wounds and let him recover. Luke gets to know the Day family pretty quickly since Glory's youngest sister, Patience, like to share whatever comes to her mind. Luke sees how much responsibility is on Glory's shoulders and seems to understand how troubled she is.
I liked the characters in this story quite a bit. Luke was great. He is a really good man that wants to help. He will do the right thing and somehow seems to see things that others may miss. Glory was a strong character. She is tough and does what needs to be done to take care of her family. She has a lot of pride and wants to take care of things herself. It did drive me a bit nuts when she made a big deal of Luke's offer to help because she really needed the help but I understood why she behaved as she did. Glory's sisters, Hope and Patience, were wonderful. Hope was a a hard working girl who was a great support to her sisters and family. Patience was a wonderful child who added more than a few smiles to the story.
I liked Luke and Glory together. I thought that their personalities really seemed to work well together. Luke didn't see Glory's responsibilities as a negative but was happy to take them on himself. Glory didn't always seem to know how to handle Luke and had a lot of doubts but she did care for him. I would have liked to see a bit more of Luke and Glory together. There seemed to be someone around to interrupt them during most of the scenes where they had a moment alone.
I would recommend this book to others. I had a great time reading this wonderful romance filled with fantastic characters. This is the second book in the Texas Heroes series but could easily be read as a stand alone since it tells its own story. I look forward to reading more from Linda Broday very soon.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley.
Initial Thoughts
I enjoyed this story. Luke and Glory were both great characters and I thought that the way they came together was exciting. Glory has more than her share of hardships and Luke wants to help as much as he can. Glory's sisters added a lot to the story.
December 3, 2017
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
In The Cowboy Who Came Calling we have the second book in the Texas Heroes series. this book features a passionate and drama filled story that will definitely test your emotions and mood.
Our key players that take an active role are:
Glory Day, our heroine, who is starting to lose her vision and having to take charge of her family with her father sick and in jail.
Luke McClain, our hero, who is a ex Texas Ranger, he is on the hunt for a criminal that can clear his name.
Glory Day, is responsible for taking care of her family. With her father been arrested and sick in jail, her mother inconsolable, Glory is doing everything she can to take care of her mother and sisters. And soon their home is going to be foreclosed if they don't come up with the funds. When Glory stumbles across a criminal with a high reward, she faces off with a mysterious cowoby who wants the same man for himself and he then gets shot in the crossfire.
At first these two aren't a huge fan of each other, more on Glory's side than on Luke. Despite the fact that Luke has been shot because of Glory, you would think that he would have more negative feelings toward Glory but he doesn't. There is a strong attraction between them, but Glory is cynical and stubborn especially when it comes to the male species. I wouldn't say I liked Glory at all. Her personality was a bit too rough for my liking. She is the first heroine from Linda Broday that I really struggled with in ways that I didn't want to struggle but it kept happening, and she was way too stubborn for her own good.
I did however fall heavily for our hero, who is beyond honorable. Despite the way that Glory is so suspsicious of him and his actions, he tends to prove so kind and understanding and doesn't judge her at all. I loved that about him, when he was way too nice for Glory in my opinion. I also admired how much he gives back to Glory and her family, in ways that he didn't even need to but he did it because of his caring and affection for them and because he is a man of honor and I adored that.
There were many wonderful moments between these two, and I just loved the setting and the heroine dealing with being blind and the struggles that come along with that. The romance that built between these two was simply wonderful and once Glory overcame her stubborness and mistrust than their relationship really flourished and once that moment happens I didn't want to put this one away. AN INTRIGUING ROMANTIC TALE IN THE AMERICAN WEST!!!
In The Cowboy Who Came Calling we have the second book in the Texas Heroes series. this book features a passionate and drama filled story that will definitely test your emotions and mood.
Our key players that take an active role are:
Glory Day, our heroine, who is starting to lose her vision and having to take charge of her family with her father sick and in jail.
Luke McClain, our hero, who is a ex Texas Ranger, he is on the hunt for a criminal that can clear his name.
Glory Day, is responsible for taking care of her family. With her father been arrested and sick in jail, her mother inconsolable, Glory is doing everything she can to take care of her mother and sisters. And soon their home is going to be foreclosed if they don't come up with the funds. When Glory stumbles across a criminal with a high reward, she faces off with a mysterious cowoby who wants the same man for himself and he then gets shot in the crossfire.
At first these two aren't a huge fan of each other, more on Glory's side than on Luke. Despite the fact that Luke has been shot because of Glory, you would think that he would have more negative feelings toward Glory but he doesn't. There is a strong attraction between them, but Glory is cynical and stubborn especially when it comes to the male species. I wouldn't say I liked Glory at all. Her personality was a bit too rough for my liking. She is the first heroine from Linda Broday that I really struggled with in ways that I didn't want to struggle but it kept happening, and she was way too stubborn for her own good.
I did however fall heavily for our hero, who is beyond honorable. Despite the way that Glory is so suspsicious of him and his actions, he tends to prove so kind and understanding and doesn't judge her at all. I loved that about him, when he was way too nice for Glory in my opinion. I also admired how much he gives back to Glory and her family, in ways that he didn't even need to but he did it because of his caring and affection for them and because he is a man of honor and I adored that.
There were many wonderful moments between these two, and I just loved the setting and the heroine dealing with being blind and the struggles that come along with that. The romance that built between these two was simply wonderful and once Glory overcame her stubborness and mistrust than their relationship really flourished and once that moment happens I didn't want to put this one away. AN INTRIGUING ROMANTIC TALE IN THE AMERICAN WEST!!!
November 24, 2017
2017 was the year of Linda Broday for me. This is my third book by her and after discovering her broken yet still courageous characters, I am officially a fan.
While the main plot of this story was a romance, I loved that the backbone was family. Glory works hard to keep her family afloat and she puts their comfort and lives above all else, including her health. But the familial love wasn't only one sided:
There were times I became frustrated with Luke and Glory not saying what they meant, but overall I enjoyed their relationship, from accidental shooting to confessions of love.
Of course, this being the wild west, there are outlaws, cowboys, and certainly a few close calls.
Luke is the brother of Duel McClain, the main character in Knight on the Texas Plains, but both books can be read as stand-alones.
While the main plot of this story was a romance, I loved that the backbone was family. Glory works hard to keep her family afloat and she puts their comfort and lives above all else, including her health. But the familial love wasn't only one sided:
"Hope lay on the bed and stroked Glory's back. "You're the glue, the driving force, that holds Mama, Patience, and me together. We can't just give up on life simply because you got a raw deal. I refuse to do that. A quiver filled her voice. "If you're not strong enough to fight, I'll do it for you until you can get some starch back in your spine."
There were times I became frustrated with Luke and Glory not saying what they meant, but overall I enjoyed their relationship, from accidental shooting to confessions of love.
Of course, this being the wild west, there are outlaws, cowboys, and certainly a few close calls.
Luke is the brother of Duel McClain, the main character in Knight on the Texas Plains, but both books can be read as stand-alones.
January 30, 2018
The Cowboy Who Came Calling has it all, mystery, romance, and an inspirational message.
Every time I pick up a Linda Broday book, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have her phenomenal books to grace my life. Books that definitely stand the test of time.
Ms. Broday has the ability to transport her readers back into the old West with stories that are heartwarming, edge of your seat drama with true to life dilemmas, that her readers relate too.
Glory’s one tough lady and her only goal is to protect those she loves, her family.
But can she, when she’s near losing the most valuable commodity that allows her to provide for them?
Luke wants his name cleared, to forget about the woman who holds his heart, she’s not his to have and hold, she belongs to another.
He’s lost and searching, trying to right wrongs bestowed on him. Fate has lead him into Glory’s path, but can these two find it in their hearts to trust one another or is fate just playing a game on their hearts?
“Glory knew if she dared give him half a chance, Luke’d taker her heart and run. But not before he destroyed the tattered remains of her dignity.”
As Glory faces her scariest reality she is giving one piece of advise from a humbled caring soul, which changes everything.
“Only still waters will let you see a picture of the sky. You can’t see if it’s Storming, you know.”
This is one of the most heartfelt and touching books I have ever read, truly will make you stop and think.
Every time I pick up a Linda Broday book, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have her phenomenal books to grace my life. Books that definitely stand the test of time.
Ms. Broday has the ability to transport her readers back into the old West with stories that are heartwarming, edge of your seat drama with true to life dilemmas, that her readers relate too.
Glory’s one tough lady and her only goal is to protect those she loves, her family.
But can she, when she’s near losing the most valuable commodity that allows her to provide for them?
Luke wants his name cleared, to forget about the woman who holds his heart, she’s not his to have and hold, she belongs to another.
He’s lost and searching, trying to right wrongs bestowed on him. Fate has lead him into Glory’s path, but can these two find it in their hearts to trust one another or is fate just playing a game on their hearts?
“Glory knew if she dared give him half a chance, Luke’d taker her heart and run. But not before he destroyed the tattered remains of her dignity.”
As Glory faces her scariest reality she is giving one piece of advise from a humbled caring soul, which changes everything.
“Only still waters will let you see a picture of the sky. You can’t see if it’s Storming, you know.”
This is one of the most heartfelt and touching books I have ever read, truly will make you stop and think.
February 8, 2018
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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The Cowboy Who Came Calling brought at all the feels. Yall, it was seriously tugging at my heard.
The Gist: Welp, when you accidentally shoot a stranger out on the range you're mighty obliged to bring him home and patch him back up. Manners and all that. And sometimes, well, you end up stuck with him and his handsome meddling self.
Goodness. Luke and Glory I loved them. They do not have easy lives but these two have backbones of steel and don't back down from obstacles that cross their paths. They had such strength of character and were just good people trying to make their way and get through the day.
>>>Glory's a wounded heroine who's learned to rely only on herself. Growly and scared to let anyone in... she could be a bit difficult some days. She's also dealing with a real fear of losing her sight in a time that that could cause complete ruin. You could feel her panic and desperation. I got her. I got the inability to let her guards down and accept help. The fear that the second she did everything she was barely holding together would crumble. It made her prickly but you could still see the good in her.
>>>Luke was just a stand up guy. Trying to clear his name, get justice. Helps when he can and tries to do the right thing. He's honorable and solid.
The romance was slow burning but lovely but both bumbled about and flubbed things up now and again. They kind of made my heart ache as they tried to figure things out and nearly let it slip through their fingers.
There's a good bit of action concerning both of their pasts. His as a former Texas Ranger and her's to deal with their father who was in prison. Oh it was frustrating, maddening, got a girl's blood boiling a little. And cheering as they set things to right.
All in all, another stellar read from Broday. She knows how to spin a captivating tale of romance, survival and perseverance that'll touch the heart.
March 19, 2018
"The Cowboy Who Came Calling" was one of those few books I would call "keepers." What I mean by that, is this is a book, so filled with heartwarming characters, heart-stopping romance, and important "life-lessons" that it can be read over and over. It's one of those books that grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let you go.
I'm especially in awe of what the heroine overcomes in her personal life and how such a delicate subject (no spoilers here) is deftly handled by the author.
This has got to be one of the best historical romance books I've ever read!!!
Hebby Roman
I'm especially in awe of what the heroine overcomes in her personal life and how such a delicate subject (no spoilers here) is deftly handled by the author.
This has got to be one of the best historical romance books I've ever read!!!
Hebby Roman
November 19, 2017
**ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**
3.75 stars
After reading and enjoying the first book in the Texas Heroes series, I knew I wanted to get my hands on Luke's book. I probably have mentioned it a couple of times, but I am going to do it again: Historical Western Romances are my not-so-guilty pleasures. I have devoured hundreds of them already, and still can't get enough of them. However, I am pickier with my choices. Let's get back to this book. I enjoyed it but didn't love it as much as the first book. The characters were great and I loved all the different personalities shown in the book. The main female character Glory is a very strong and independent woman, who is providing for her two younger sisters and mother. There was just so much weight on her shoulders. Then there is Luke, who was introduced in the previous book. Who is a former Texas Ranger and has a couple of unfinished business.
I loved how Glory and Luke met. She is definitely NOT a woman who you want to mess with. Luke was very mysterious towards Glory and her family, but he was an expert in getting in everyone's good graces except Glory's. She was suspicious of him and did her best to keep a wall between them. There was some misunderstandings that could've been resolved if they just talked it out. But I can't blame Glory for keeping her feelings to herself, she didn't want to put herself out there to be turned down. I enjoyed the banter between Glory and her youngest sister Patience. She was just such a sassy young girl. She was hilarious and had Luke wrapped around her finger. What I loved the most was the development of the relationship between Glory and Luke. The author took her time to have these two get to know each other. However, in the end it was a bit rushed and there was no epilogue which left me wanting more. Nonetheless, this was a very enjoyable and solid historical romance with great characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
3.75 stars
After reading and enjoying the first book in the Texas Heroes series, I knew I wanted to get my hands on Luke's book. I probably have mentioned it a couple of times, but I am going to do it again: Historical Western Romances are my not-so-guilty pleasures. I have devoured hundreds of them already, and still can't get enough of them. However, I am pickier with my choices. Let's get back to this book. I enjoyed it but didn't love it as much as the first book. The characters were great and I loved all the different personalities shown in the book. The main female character Glory is a very strong and independent woman, who is providing for her two younger sisters and mother. There was just so much weight on her shoulders. Then there is Luke, who was introduced in the previous book. Who is a former Texas Ranger and has a couple of unfinished business.
I loved how Glory and Luke met. She is definitely NOT a woman who you want to mess with. Luke was very mysterious towards Glory and her family, but he was an expert in getting in everyone's good graces except Glory's. She was suspicious of him and did her best to keep a wall between them. There was some misunderstandings that could've been resolved if they just talked it out. But I can't blame Glory for keeping her feelings to herself, she didn't want to put herself out there to be turned down. I enjoyed the banter between Glory and her youngest sister Patience. She was just such a sassy young girl. She was hilarious and had Luke wrapped around her finger. What I loved the most was the development of the relationship between Glory and Luke. The author took her time to have these two get to know each other. However, in the end it was a bit rushed and there was no epilogue which left me wanting more. Nonetheless, this was a very enjoyable and solid historical romance with great characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 7, 2015
Glory Marie Day and her sisters are mesmerizing but Glory definitely leads the pack! She's a perfect mixture of tough but vulnerable. She faces more than her fair share of challenges but although they may get her down for a while, she never gives up. It didn't take long before I was rooting for Glory as wholeheartedly as if I were one of her sisters. Then along comes Luke McClain and I found another character to love. The setting sucked me in as well. This is one heck of a great read.
January 31, 2018
These McClain men.... Oh do I fall hard for them. Luke was amazing in his devotion, his determination, his care and attention to Glory, her family, and the situations surrounding them. Almost to a fault. That poor guy! But he embodied his beliefs and his love wholeheartedly. I adored him 110%.
Glory both had my affection and drove me nuts with her stubbornness. Her strength and her ability to never give up or give in were hugely admirable. I just wish she would have saved both her and Luke some pain and frustration by choosing to let him in earlier than what she did - although when she redeemed herself to me, she did it huge! She sure made Luke work hard to win her over. Her grit and determination to survive no matter the trials put before her was amazing to watch her survive and thrive through.
I was super excited to see Duel and Jessie make an appearance, and the help they so generously shared warmed my heart.
I appreciate how some issues with Glory were dealt with, and how Luke showed a love stronger than most in helping her with those issues.
If you're a fan of historical westerns, if you love a lawman, if you love it when the heroines aren't physically perfect (but to their men, they are), this is a story you don't want to miss.
Glory both had my affection and drove me nuts with her stubbornness. Her strength and her ability to never give up or give in were hugely admirable. I just wish she would have saved both her and Luke some pain and frustration by choosing to let him in earlier than what she did - although when she redeemed herself to me, she did it huge! She sure made Luke work hard to win her over. Her grit and determination to survive no matter the trials put before her was amazing to watch her survive and thrive through.
I was super excited to see Duel and Jessie make an appearance, and the help they so generously shared warmed my heart.
I appreciate how some issues with Glory were dealt with, and how Luke showed a love stronger than most in helping her with those issues.
If you're a fan of historical westerns, if you love a lawman, if you love it when the heroines aren't physically perfect (but to their men, they are), this is a story you don't want to miss.
April 17, 2018
Luke McClain & Glory Day... what a beautiful story.
Luke McClain is a man on a mission looking for the man who stole his identity and robbed him of his life as a Texas Ranger. His whole life is living, eating, and breathing the law. It’s what he was put on this earth for. At least that’s what he believed until he met Miss Glory Day.
Glory Day has lived a hard life. Her father was wrongfully imprisoned, her mother is losing her mind, the town shuns her and her family, she’s destitute and about to lose her home, and she’s losing her sight to boot. Everyone looks to her as the leader of the family now. Her main thoughts lie in capturing the man who she believes holds the key to getting her father out of prison.
Glory accidentally shoots Luke while they are both after the same man. The one they believe holds the key to their problems, and Glory has to take Luke back to her home to save his life. While there Luke discovers that there is more to Miss Glory Day then just worn pants and a faded shirt. She is all that he desires. Glory finds that he holds the key to her heart, but will she allow him to be saddled with a blind woman for the rest of his life?
This is HANDS DOWN one of my favorite books. Linda Broday just keeps getting better and better!!
Luke McClain is a man on a mission looking for the man who stole his identity and robbed him of his life as a Texas Ranger. His whole life is living, eating, and breathing the law. It’s what he was put on this earth for. At least that’s what he believed until he met Miss Glory Day.
Glory Day has lived a hard life. Her father was wrongfully imprisoned, her mother is losing her mind, the town shuns her and her family, she’s destitute and about to lose her home, and she’s losing her sight to boot. Everyone looks to her as the leader of the family now. Her main thoughts lie in capturing the man who she believes holds the key to getting her father out of prison.
Glory accidentally shoots Luke while they are both after the same man. The one they believe holds the key to their problems, and Glory has to take Luke back to her home to save his life. While there Luke discovers that there is more to Miss Glory Day then just worn pants and a faded shirt. She is all that he desires. Glory finds that he holds the key to her heart, but will she allow him to be saddled with a blind woman for the rest of his life?
This is HANDS DOWN one of my favorite books. Linda Broday just keeps getting better and better!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 28, 2018
Linda Broday, I loved this book. I felt every emotion reading this book. I felt the despair that Glory felt, and the anger, regret that Luke felt. This book, had mystery, addiction, and lots of love. Love for a husband, love for family, and new love.
Knowing a little of your background made this book mean even more to me. I am so glad that you recovered and continue to write such awesome books. Now more then ever, I can't wait for Marley's story, and to catch up with the rest of the family.
Knowing a little of your background made this book mean even more to me. I am so glad that you recovered and continue to write such awesome books. Now more then ever, I can't wait for Marley's story, and to catch up with the rest of the family.
December 31, 2017
Strong female lead is so nice to read. Glory overcame so much in this stiry, and I hope the sisters get a story of their own. Patience is everyone's annoying little sister and quite fun! I loved like as well, fighting his own battles and get pulling through for them. I really enjoyed it.
December 14, 2017
Glory's worse fear has happened. Sh'e loosing her sight. Her family depends on her in so many ways, that the burden is practically too much to handle. And her secret is too hard to keep from everyone. Luke is an answer to prayers, question is who was praying for him. Glory surely didn't. She fights what they might have with all that she has. Lucky for her, Luke is a very patient man.
December 4, 2017
Linda Broday is a consummate storyteller who can create magic with her words that will transport the reader to any place and time that she chooses to take them. “The Cowboy Who Came a Calling” is one such masterpiece where the reader is immersed in the late 1880’s in Santa Anna Texas. Glory Marie Day has a hard life with her father in prison for a crime he did not commit, providing for her family and trying to not lose her family’s farm, she finds herself willing to do whatever it takes; even going after a wanted outlaw in order to claim the bounty that is offered on his head. Luke McClain is a disgraced Texas Ranger who has set out to clear his name by hunting down the same outlaw that Glory has set her hopes and dreams on. Luke feels responsible for Glory losing out on the money she had counted on and makes it his mission to help her take care of her family even if she does not want it while he continues to unwind the tangled web of deceit that has torn apart his life and hurt Glory and her family. I was given an advanced copy of this book, and all of the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
February 8, 2018
The Cowboy Who Came Calling has it all, mystery, romance, and an inspirational message.
Every time I pick up a Linda Broday book, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have her phenomenal books to grace my life. Books that definitely stand the test of time.
Ms. Broday has the ability to transport her readers back into the old West with stories that are heartwarming, edge of your seat drama with true to life dilemmas, that her readers relate too.
Glory’s one tough lady and her only goal is to protect those she loves, her family.
But can she, when she’s near losing the most valuable commodity that allows her to provide for them?
Luke wants his name cleared, to forget about the woman who holds his heart, she’s not his to have and hold, she belongs to another.
He’s lost and searching, trying to right wrongs bestowed on him. Fate has lead him into Glory’s path, but can these two find it in their hearts to trust one another or is fate just playing a game on their hearts?
“Glory knew if she dared give him half a chance, Luke’d taker her heart and run. But not before he destroyed the tattered remains of her dignity.”
As Glory faces her scariest reality she is giving one piece of advise from a humbled caring soul, which changes everything.
“Only still waters will let you see a picture of the sky. You can’t see if it’s Storming, you know.”
This is one of the most heartfelt and touching books I have ever read, truly will make you stop and think.
Every time I pick up a Linda Broday book, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have her phenomenal books to grace my life. Books that definitely stand the test of time.
Ms. Broday has the ability to transport her readers back into the old West with stories that are heartwarming, edge of your seat drama with true to life dilemmas, that her readers relate too.
Glory’s one tough lady and her only goal is to protect those she loves, her family.
But can she, when she’s near losing the most valuable commodity that allows her to provide for them?
Luke wants his name cleared, to forget about the woman who holds his heart, she’s not his to have and hold, she belongs to another.
He’s lost and searching, trying to right wrongs bestowed on him. Fate has lead him into Glory’s path, but can these two find it in their hearts to trust one another or is fate just playing a game on their hearts?
“Glory knew if she dared give him half a chance, Luke’d taker her heart and run. But not before he destroyed the tattered remains of her dignity.”
As Glory faces her scariest reality she is giving one piece of advise from a humbled caring soul, which changes everything.
“Only still waters will let you see a picture of the sky. You can’t see if it’s Storming, you know.”
This is one of the most heartfelt and touching books I have ever read, truly will make you stop and think.
August 21, 2018
A very touching story about the Day family, who's father is locked away for a crime he didn't commit. A handsome cowboy torn with love for his sister in law,he does't think he will ever find a love as his sister in law jessie. A accident that brings the eldest Day daughter and the cowboy together and he ends up falling for her, but she doesn't think she deserves his heart. Due to the fact she is losing her sight, without her sight, how will she take care of her mother and younger sister's , how will she hunt for food and how will they save the land that is behind on payments and about to be foreclosed on. Linda Broday writes with such passion and detail that the reader(me) gets sucked in to the story, you root for the good guy, you curse the bad guys, and you laugh at the quirkiness. a very good book in the texas heroes series.
February 7, 2018
Once again Linda Broday brings this reader's heart to happy tears I can never sing this author's praise enough!!! Not only does she bring me such joy with her books but I thank God in Heaven my life paths crossed hers. Her characters not only encompass the written page they leap from it into your heart and so Luke McClain and Glory Day along with her family have nestled a place in my heart. This book is not one to be missed I am definitely counting down the days to when I once again get to feast my eyes upon her written pages
February 18, 2018
A historical romance with a sense of fun, playfulness and mystery.
February 12, 2018
This had everything I envision in a "perfect" romance. That it's a western only made it better. Handsome, strong and tough, gritty cowboy heroes. Beautiful, equally strong, smart, equally gritty heroines. A beautifully written, flowing storyline that was as quick to make you laugh as turn right around and make you cry. Love and loss, fear, joy, hate, evil, good and faith: Linda Broday masterfully nailed it within these pages. I will end by quoting a reference made by Linda, " Texas Rangers are synonymous with justice, compassion and dedication." Linda Broday is to western romance what the Texas Rangers are to law enforcement, past to present - simply the best.
Did Not Finish
June 9, 2025Couldn’t get into it
Luke’s “secret love” for his brother’s wife…no thanks.
Luke’s “secret love” for his brother’s wife…no thanks.
May 18, 2012
Bravo, Linda Broday, for not giving in to the temptation to wrap up the novel in a tidy little package by resorting to deux ex machina magic. To be true to the story, sometimes issues can't be resolved in a way that leaves everyone healthy, happy, and living under a rainbow. What a pleasant change of pace to see a romance author acknowledge that.
Two big issues that belabor the characters throughout the story conclude in less-than-perfect-for-the-characters yet fulfilling-for-readers ways. These characters haven't reached the end of their story; they've merely embarked on a new beginning that no doubt will continue to test them and draw them closer once they've left the stage.
I won't spoil the ending, but suffice it to say the hero and heroine ride off into the sunset knowing they can't fix some of the imperfections in their lives, but they'll make their marriage work. (That the hero and heroine marry is hardly a spoiler in a romance.) The suggestion that life and love aren't always perfect can be bittersweet, but in the case of THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING, the sweet outweighs the bitter. Romance fans won't be disappointed.
Heroine Glory Day is stronger than most, full of grit and determination in the face of difficulties that easily could destroy her and her family. Broday portrays Glory and her sisters with a deft hand, and I found myself hoping the two younger siblings will get novels of their own some day. Bratty youngest sister Patience, in particular, could be fascinating to watch.
A minor male character -- a friend of the hero's -- has "hero in search of his own romance" written all over him, as well. Perhaps Broday will plunk him down in the middle of an entanglement, too.
Hero Luke McClain is not quite an alpha and not quite a beta. He straddles a difficult spot on the fence between the two personality types, and he does it well. Half the fun of this book is watching Luke bumble his way through situations a typical alpha male would solve with a mere flex of his impressive pectorals. Luke keeps readers on their toes wondering what boneheaded move he'll make next.
My one criticism of THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING is this: In my opinion, Broday's strong, usually engaging voice sometimes gets in the way. Like me, Broday is a Texan. Texans speak a language all our own, full of euphemisms, colloquialisms, and colorful figurative phrases. All of those things give characters depth and personality, but when every character and the narrative overflow with colorful language, readers can become overwhelmed. "Texan-speak" didn't compromise my ability to enjoy the story, but its abundance did try my patience in spots.
All in all, though, THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING definitely is worth a read.
Two big issues that belabor the characters throughout the story conclude in less-than-perfect-for-the-characters yet fulfilling-for-readers ways. These characters haven't reached the end of their story; they've merely embarked on a new beginning that no doubt will continue to test them and draw them closer once they've left the stage.
I won't spoil the ending, but suffice it to say the hero and heroine ride off into the sunset knowing they can't fix some of the imperfections in their lives, but they'll make their marriage work. (That the hero and heroine marry is hardly a spoiler in a romance.) The suggestion that life and love aren't always perfect can be bittersweet, but in the case of THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING, the sweet outweighs the bitter. Romance fans won't be disappointed.
Heroine Glory Day is stronger than most, full of grit and determination in the face of difficulties that easily could destroy her and her family. Broday portrays Glory and her sisters with a deft hand, and I found myself hoping the two younger siblings will get novels of their own some day. Bratty youngest sister Patience, in particular, could be fascinating to watch.
A minor male character -- a friend of the hero's -- has "hero in search of his own romance" written all over him, as well. Perhaps Broday will plunk him down in the middle of an entanglement, too.
Hero Luke McClain is not quite an alpha and not quite a beta. He straddles a difficult spot on the fence between the two personality types, and he does it well. Half the fun of this book is watching Luke bumble his way through situations a typical alpha male would solve with a mere flex of his impressive pectorals. Luke keeps readers on their toes wondering what boneheaded move he'll make next.
My one criticism of THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING is this: In my opinion, Broday's strong, usually engaging voice sometimes gets in the way. Like me, Broday is a Texan. Texans speak a language all our own, full of euphemisms, colloquialisms, and colorful figurative phrases. All of those things give characters depth and personality, but when every character and the narrative overflow with colorful language, readers can become overwhelmed. "Texan-speak" didn't compromise my ability to enjoy the story, but its abundance did try my patience in spots.
All in all, though, THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING definitely is worth a read.
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January 9, 2018The Cowboy Who Came Calling
By Linda Broday
I can never rave enough about Linda Broday’s books. She is an author with a very special talent, she knows people and the Wild, Wild West. The book, “The Cowboy Who Came Calling,” is no exception. There are so many twists and turns in this book that you have fun keeping up with Luke and Glory, are they on or are they off. Her characters are real. You can lose yourself in them and become them. Her bad guys are truly bad and exemplify the evil we still see nowadays. After you read this book, come back and tell me what can be so special about a cigar band. No spoilers for now. This is a great book that takes you on a whirlwind adventure. Don’t miss it.
The Cowboy Who Came Calling
By Linda Broday
I can never rave enough about Linda Broday’s books. She is an author with a very special talent, she knows people and the Wild, Wild West. The book, “The Cowboy Who Came Calling,” is no exception. There are so many twists and turns in this book that you have fun keeping up with Luke and Glory, are they on or are they off. Her characters are real. You can lose yourself in them and become them. Her bad guys are truly bad and exemplify the evil we still see nowadays. After you read this book, come back and tell me what can be so special about a cigar band. No spoilers for now. This is a great book that takes you on a whirlwind adventure. Don’t miss it.
The Cowboy Who Came Calling
December 4, 2017
Was super cute and fun! I loved it and Glory and Luke were just adorable! Gah! It was a really fun western romance. I’ll be posting my review closer to the rerelease date! I prefer this cover compared to the old one hahahah so I’m glad this is the current cover! If you love cute western romances I highly suggest checking it out!
February 7, 2018
ARC REVIEW
The Cowboy Who Came Calling is book two of Linda Broday's Texas Heroes series. Technically you can read this as a stand alone but I personally felt like I was missing something important about Luke. I didn't really care for the fact that he was in love with his brother's wife at the beginning of the book, it just seemed unnecessary especially how adamit he was about, pardon my bastardization of the bard here but the Cowboy doth proclaim to loudly even if it was only to himself, it almost seemed like he was trying to keep himself convinced he loved her and that there could be no one else but her even if he couldn't have her, even when he's fighting his attraction to Glory he's trying to convince himself that he can't lone Glory; cue the eye roll. Even with all that he is a pretty great guy a former Texas Ranger who was falsely accused and now is trying to right that wrong and get his job back. Glory Day is the head of the household with her father wrongly imprisoned and he's slowly dying, her mother is lucid on her good days, her extremely annoying little sister makes things harder than they need to be and the middle child Hope is the peacemaker and because of her father almost the whole town has shunned them. The Day family needs money or the bank is going to the farm away and to top it all off Glory is slowly going blind.
Glory thinks their luck might have changed when she sees a wanted sign in the general store. She knows she can track him all she has to do is capture him and the reward is all hers. Unfortunately she's not the only one trying to find him. Luke needs this thief alive so he can question him about who was behind his frame up, Glory and Luke find him at about the same time and when they are arguing the thief gets away but not before he grabs for Glory's gun and it goes off shooting Luke in the leg. Glory feels guilty for shooting Luke in the lag and brings him home to patch him up. It's Luke's turn to feel guilty when he finds why Glory had been out there looking for the bounty. The more time Luke spends with Glory the more he likes her and before he knows it despite trying to convince himself he can't love her, he does. He was the first to figure out Glory was going blind and he decides to put her needs before his own and help her and her family out. Luke soon realizes that her father and himself have more in common than he thought and that path leads straight to where he needed to go to clear his name. Glory keeps fighting Luke about everything but his perseverance and kindness win her over and as much as she doesn't want to love him, for fear she will lose him too, she still falls hard.
Overall, aside from some really annoying qualities the characters have it was an enjoyable story. The story was very intriguing and I wanted to find out what would happen next, but the ending just kind of happened and was a little anticlimactic and left some unanswered questions.
The Cowboy Who Came Calling is book two of Linda Broday's Texas Heroes series. Technically you can read this as a stand alone but I personally felt like I was missing something important about Luke. I didn't really care for the fact that he was in love with his brother's wife at the beginning of the book, it just seemed unnecessary especially how adamit he was about, pardon my bastardization of the bard here but the Cowboy doth proclaim to loudly even if it was only to himself, it almost seemed like he was trying to keep himself convinced he loved her and that there could be no one else but her even if he couldn't have her, even when he's fighting his attraction to Glory he's trying to convince himself that he can't lone Glory; cue the eye roll. Even with all that he is a pretty great guy a former Texas Ranger who was falsely accused and now is trying to right that wrong and get his job back. Glory Day is the head of the household with her father wrongly imprisoned and he's slowly dying, her mother is lucid on her good days, her extremely annoying little sister makes things harder than they need to be and the middle child Hope is the peacemaker and because of her father almost the whole town has shunned them. The Day family needs money or the bank is going to the farm away and to top it all off Glory is slowly going blind.
Glory thinks their luck might have changed when she sees a wanted sign in the general store. She knows she can track him all she has to do is capture him and the reward is all hers. Unfortunately she's not the only one trying to find him. Luke needs this thief alive so he can question him about who was behind his frame up, Glory and Luke find him at about the same time and when they are arguing the thief gets away but not before he grabs for Glory's gun and it goes off shooting Luke in the leg. Glory feels guilty for shooting Luke in the lag and brings him home to patch him up. It's Luke's turn to feel guilty when he finds why Glory had been out there looking for the bounty. The more time Luke spends with Glory the more he likes her and before he knows it despite trying to convince himself he can't love her, he does. He was the first to figure out Glory was going blind and he decides to put her needs before his own and help her and her family out. Luke soon realizes that her father and himself have more in common than he thought and that path leads straight to where he needed to go to clear his name. Glory keeps fighting Luke about everything but his perseverance and kindness win her over and as much as she doesn't want to love him, for fear she will lose him too, she still falls hard.
Overall, aside from some really annoying qualities the characters have it was an enjoyable story. The story was very intriguing and I wanted to find out what would happen next, but the ending just kind of happened and was a little anticlimactic and left some unanswered questions.
January 31, 2018
Another great read by Linda Broday that won't disappoint. You'll love Glory Day, the eldest sister of a struggling family that is being shunned my their hometown after her father was sent to prison for murder. Glory is one of three sisters and the daughter of a woman that seems to have lost her mind and her will to live after her husband was sent to prison. Glory has taken to wearing britches to take on the role as man of the family. She has the weight of the world on her shoulders as she spends night and day taking care of her family, the farm and trying to find a way to get her dad out of prison. Just when she finds what could be the answer to her problems an unknown cowboy gets in her way and she accidently shoots him. She has no option but to take the stranger home with her to care for his wound.
That Cowboy is former Texas Ranger Luke McClain. Luke's out to clear his name and is hot on the trail of Mad Dog Perkins when he realizes that someone is trying to get to Perkins before he does. In the struggle of who's going to collar Perkins, Perkins ends up getting away. In the following days Luke not only starts to pull together a plan to help Glory Day and the Day family he finds that he's in love with Glory. Glory won't settle for a man that only pities her and her situation.
These characters will find a way into your heart as you go on their journey that has lies, secrets, murders, mystery and true love.
That Cowboy is former Texas Ranger Luke McClain. Luke's out to clear his name and is hot on the trail of Mad Dog Perkins when he realizes that someone is trying to get to Perkins before he does. In the struggle of who's going to collar Perkins, Perkins ends up getting away. In the following days Luke not only starts to pull together a plan to help Glory Day and the Day family he finds that he's in love with Glory. Glory won't settle for a man that only pities her and her situation.
These characters will find a way into your heart as you go on their journey that has lies, secrets, murders, mystery and true love.
February 7, 2018
Texas history comes alive with this story. The choices made for family are gut renching. A man has pride, but his heart is taken by this strong woman. Their struggles are highly emotional. Full of action, emotion, and so much humor, you will not want to stop reading until the end. Patience will drive you batty with her antics and that mouth. Glory works through her challenges and her heart for Luke. Luke is a man that has commitment to his sense for justice and to make right the wrongs around him. The story paints a vivid picture as it unfolds. Can the world be set right for these fine people? Read and find out. You will not be disappointed.
February 7, 2018
WOW.!!!!
OMG... I knew I couldn't wait for Luke's story....It captures you from the very beginning.. I won't go into plot. Don't want to ruin it for others.. But this book touches the heart.. Another winner from Linda Broday.... I'm amazed. How effortlessly the words come...
OMG... I knew I couldn't wait for Luke's story....It captures you from the very beginning.. I won't go into plot. Don't want to ruin it for others.. But this book touches the heart.. Another winner from Linda Broday.... I'm amazed. How effortlessly the words come...
August 13, 2015
A fabulous book! Linda Broday has given her readers an inspirational love story of Faith, unexpected fears, and forgiveness. Luke and Glory's story is witty, funny, and addictive. The Cowboy Who Came Calling, teaches us in order to love someone and trust in their love isn't from what we see on the outside, but what we feel from the inside of our most deepest soul. Seeing is believing, but believing is knowing true love. A Wonderful book of courage.
January 7, 2016
A fabulous book! Linda Broday has given her readers an inspirational love story of Faith, unexpected fears, and forgiveness. Luke and Glory's story is witty, funny, and addictive. The Cowboy Who Came Calling, teaches us in order to love someone and trust in their love isn't from what we see on the outside, but what we feel from the inside of our most deepest soul. Seeing is believing, but believing is knowing true love. A Wonderful book of courage.
May 29, 2018
I thought the story was rather boring and the characters annoying, especially Glory. And every time I thought there would be some redeeming quality, the writing would revert back to an annoying piece.
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