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The McGavin Brothers #6
A Cowboy's Christmas
All she wants for Christmas is a fake fiancé…
Just once Hayley Bennett would like to spend the holidays at her parents’ house without feeling as if she’s stepped onto the set of The Bachelorette. Her mom’s been planning her wedding since the day she was born, but thirty years later, Hayley hasn’t come up with a groom. Or has she?
Air Force vet and Southerner Badger Calhoun is delighted to be Hayley’s seatmate on the flight from Denver to Eagles Nest. He’s visiting his buddy Ryker McGavin for the holidays, but when he discovers Hayley needs a guy she can present to her marriage-minded momma as her fiancé, he’s all in. Pretending to be her devoted boyfriend is a no-brainer. He can’t resist helping a beautiful damsel in distress.
But when the holiday ends, can he just walk away?
Just once Hayley Bennett would like to spend the holidays at her parents’ house without feeling as if she’s stepped onto the set of The Bachelorette. Her mom’s been planning her wedding since the day she was born, but thirty years later, Hayley hasn’t come up with a groom. Or has she?
Air Force vet and Southerner Badger Calhoun is delighted to be Hayley’s seatmate on the flight from Denver to Eagles Nest. He’s visiting his buddy Ryker McGavin for the holidays, but when he discovers Hayley needs a guy she can present to her marriage-minded momma as her fiancé, he’s all in. Pretending to be her devoted boyfriend is a no-brainer. He can’t resist helping a beautiful damsel in distress.
But when the holiday ends, can he just walk away?
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2017
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Vicki Lewis Thompson
498 books1,537 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestseller Vicki Lewis Thompson believes love makes the world go around and laughter makes the trip worth taking. The recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award and the author of more than ninety books, Vicki pioneered a new kind of romance hero with Nerd in Shining Armor. Following the success of her nerd stories, Vicki launched a boisterous paranormal series featuring a matchmaking witch and wizard, an ADD dragon named George, and a black cat inspired by her own precocious feline, Eve.
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November 21, 2021
I loved how Hayley's mother keeps trying to push her into marriage, and so Hayley has to get a man to pose as her boyfriend. Enter Badger Calhoun. I was so into this story. Loved it! 5☆
November 30, 2020
This is the book equivalent of every Hallmark Christmas movie, which made it just a little too predictable and lackluster for me. I enjoyed the bit of small-town Montana nostalgia I got while reading it, though. I miss those snowy mountains and air so cold it makes your lungs hurt. One wonders if the writer has ever spent any time in weather like that because she didn't mention how your nose automatically starts to run from the cold and your snot freezes on your upper lip. It doesn't exactly create a romantic makeout scene, but I guess that's why I'm not a romance writer.
December 17, 2017
Hayley Bennett has her life in order but really does hate how her Mother keeps trying to fix her up every time she comes home for a visit. Badger Calhoun is just visiting his friend for Christmas. The two come up with a plan and of course it backfires. Badger is such a interesting character. He comes from wealth and does not need to work but is looking for a focus in his life. He is very contained and does not let many people in. Hayley is more open and shares her past, present and future while Badger does not. Makes for some tension as feeling develop between the two. A very good addition to the McGavin Brothers series.
November 18, 2021
Truth or Fiction?
Ms. Thompson has written a book full of witty, charming individuals who really know how to converse! Hayley is on her way home for Christmas. Badger is going to visit an Air Force buddy’s family for Christmas. Hayley is dreading this trip because her mother lays matchmaker setting her up with various single men in town. She & Badger get talking in the airport & he suggests he play her boyfriend since they are going to the same town. This story is cute & full of believable scenarios. An easy enjoyable read!
Ms. Thompson has written a book full of witty, charming individuals who really know how to converse! Hayley is on her way home for Christmas. Badger is going to visit an Air Force buddy’s family for Christmas. Hayley is dreading this trip because her mother lays matchmaker setting her up with various single men in town. She & Badger get talking in the airport & he suggests he play her boyfriend since they are going to the same town. This story is cute & full of believable scenarios. An easy enjoyable read!
November 6, 2017
What a sweet, funny sexy read! A great follow up to the McGavins series.
Badger is a bit over the top as a Southern boy but you can't help being taken in by his swagger, gallantry and manners. A true gentleman....and as blazing hot as the Georgia summer heat.
Hayley is a sweet gal from a loving family... who lives in Colorado and visits her parents only once a year to avoid her wedding planner mom's continual efforts to set her up with me! She loves 'em bout dreads it because of her mom's meddling.
They exchange glances in the airport while waiting to board plane for Montana. Then, he rescues her from some unwanted guy's attention and they learn they're headed for the same town. A rude passenger's behavior turns to their advantage; he offers her his seat so he can sit with Hayley.
He cooks up a scheme that will end her matchmaking mama's plan and means he gets to spend time with her while visiting her former Air Force buddy Ryker's family over the holidays.
I really enjoyed getting to know this thoughtful pair and observe their connection grow. Another great read from VLT.
* Thanks for the ARC. It's easy to render an honest review.
Badger is a bit over the top as a Southern boy but you can't help being taken in by his swagger, gallantry and manners. A true gentleman....and as blazing hot as the Georgia summer heat.
Hayley is a sweet gal from a loving family... who lives in Colorado and visits her parents only once a year to avoid her wedding planner mom's continual efforts to set her up with me! She loves 'em bout dreads it because of her mom's meddling.
They exchange glances in the airport while waiting to board plane for Montana. Then, he rescues her from some unwanted guy's attention and they learn they're headed for the same town. A rude passenger's behavior turns to their advantage; he offers her his seat so he can sit with Hayley.
He cooks up a scheme that will end her matchmaking mama's plan and means he gets to spend time with her while visiting her former Air Force buddy Ryker's family over the holidays.
I really enjoyed getting to know this thoughtful pair and observe their connection grow. Another great read from VLT.
* Thanks for the ARC. It's easy to render an honest review.
November 24, 2017
A Cowboy's Christmas is a fun novel that is much better than this trope usually is. Halley loves her family but she dreads spending time with them because her mother is an incurable matchmaker. Badger happens to be traveling to the same town for the holidays so he offers to play the role of boyfriend for the duration of the visit. The characters are well developed and the novel moves at a good pace.
November 26, 2021
Good Christmas story
MY RATING
5 stars--WOW
4 stars--would read again
3 stars--was good
2 stars--didn't enjoy
1 star--didn't finish
Should I read books before this one: no
Cliffhanger: no
SUMMARY
December 20, Badger, a 10y AF pilot, rescues Hayley at the airport from a man with a bad pickup line. She's flying home for Christmas, he's visiting AF buddies. He's from Atlanta, she's working in Denver. On the plane, she tells him about her mother's matchmaking machinations and how it always ruins Christmas. He proposes being her fake fiancé. The lady in the same row advises her to go for it because he's handsome.
Badger says he's shared too many experiences with Ryker for him to lie to him, he'll see right through it. He'll also keep their secret. Hayley asks where his coat is, then advises him to get a real one. Ryker meets them at the baggage claim, introductions. Hayley leaves to get her rental car. Ryker, “You got a warmer jacket?” “Nope. The sun’s shinin’. I’ll be fine.” “If you say so.” Badger stepped outside and gasped. “Shoot, Cowboy! It’s freezin’ out here!” Ryker laughed. “Ah, but the sun’s shining.” The guys catch up, then Ryker asks about Hayley, Badger tells him what's up. Ryker thinks it's a bad idea.
Hayley's mom tells her she's got a date for her tomorrow. Hayley tells Mom she's practically engaged, tells the story she and Badger worked up.
At the ranch, Ryker's mom's friends practice their talent show dance. Ryker asks about home. Badger's parents want him to pass the bar and get a life. “The plain truth is, I’m an embarrassment to them. All their friends have model kids who’ve done what was expected.”
Badger borrows the truck, goes to Hayley's house. He's not sure how to act in love because he never has been. Then Hayley opens the door. He sees her, hugs her, I've missed you something terrible.
“Mom, Dad, meet Badger Calhoun, the answer to my prayers.” Hayley doesn't know what to do because she's never brought a boyfriend home; she knew it'd send mom into wedding mode. Dad learns he's from Atlanta, asks him about Gone With the Wind and then about zombies (tours he'd been on when at a conference). He's been thinking about a mash up since. He quotes movie lines, gives them a zombie twist. “Hey, Badger, what did one zombie say to the other zombie while they ate the comedian?” “Beats me.” Her dad’s grin widened. “He said, Does this taste funny to you?” Then he cracked up. So did Badger. It wasn’t a polite, fake laugh, either. He was clearly tickled by her dad’s goofy humor. In the kitchen, Mom tells Hayley he's perfect. Badger comes in, stands under the mistletoe, Hayley kisses him. They learn he's the silent partner in Ryker's commuter service because it's named Badger Air.
Badger is amazed how easily and quickly he's bonded with Hayley's dad. They plan activities. Badger's excited for the best Christmas ever, except he and Hayley will be in a crowd all the time and he wants some time for intimacy. Hayley walks Badger to his car. “Don’t look now, but I think the living room curtain just moved.” “Your momma’s spyin’ on us?” “I guarantee it’s not my dad pulling back that curtain. If she’s watching out the window, you should probably kiss me.” Oh, yeah, life was good.
EVALUATION
The author does a good job giving Badger a recognizable southern accent and manners. It makes him dreamy.
Falling in love in 5 days is unbelievable in this instance because it's wrapped up in Christmas activities with limited conversation and limited time together.
RECOMMENDATION
Those who like insta-love
FAVORITE QUOTES
“Badger!” “What?” “You can’t unhook my bra in the driveway of the parsonage. It’s just not done.” “Then let’s move to the neighbor’s driveway.”
He put on his borrowed jacket, unlocked the front door, and stepped outside. He counted it an act of bravery.
“Anyway, guess how he spent his years between high school and enlisting in the Air Force?” “Dancing at Chippendales?” “Now I have that image in my head, thank you very much.” “You’re welcome.” The joke was on her because now she did, too.
Ringing the doorbell should have been a cinch after breaking the ice the night before, but this time he had two condoms burning a hole in his pocket.
“You don’t have any food allergies, do you?” “Nothing that I know of.” “That’s what I thought, but I’d hate to be wrong and have you swell up like a balloon at dinner.” “My swelling issue has nothing to do with allergies.” “You’re a bad boy.”
“Would you like it gift-wrapped?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Would you like me to do a tap-dance while I wrap it?” “Do you know how?” “No, but for this kind of money, I could fake it.”
Letters are a big deal when you’re in the service. Video chats are great and email is wonderful, too. But there’s nothing like an actual letter. You can take it with you and read it wherever you are. No batteries, no electricity required. And it’s private.
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS
Sex: multiple scenes
Language: 0 f***, 17 Lord's name in vain, 7 s****
Violence: none
MY RATING
5 stars--WOW
4 stars--would read again
3 stars--was good
2 stars--didn't enjoy
1 star--didn't finish
Should I read books before this one: no
Cliffhanger: no
SUMMARY
December 20, Badger, a 10y AF pilot, rescues Hayley at the airport from a man with a bad pickup line. She's flying home for Christmas, he's visiting AF buddies. He's from Atlanta, she's working in Denver. On the plane, she tells him about her mother's matchmaking machinations and how it always ruins Christmas. He proposes being her fake fiancé. The lady in the same row advises her to go for it because he's handsome.
Badger says he's shared too many experiences with Ryker for him to lie to him, he'll see right through it. He'll also keep their secret. Hayley asks where his coat is, then advises him to get a real one. Ryker meets them at the baggage claim, introductions. Hayley leaves to get her rental car. Ryker, “You got a warmer jacket?” “Nope. The sun’s shinin’. I’ll be fine.” “If you say so.” Badger stepped outside and gasped. “Shoot, Cowboy! It’s freezin’ out here!” Ryker laughed. “Ah, but the sun’s shining.” The guys catch up, then Ryker asks about Hayley, Badger tells him what's up. Ryker thinks it's a bad idea.
Hayley's mom tells her she's got a date for her tomorrow. Hayley tells Mom she's practically engaged, tells the story she and Badger worked up.
At the ranch, Ryker's mom's friends practice their talent show dance. Ryker asks about home. Badger's parents want him to pass the bar and get a life. “The plain truth is, I’m an embarrassment to them. All their friends have model kids who’ve done what was expected.”
Badger borrows the truck, goes to Hayley's house. He's not sure how to act in love because he never has been. Then Hayley opens the door. He sees her, hugs her, I've missed you something terrible.
“Mom, Dad, meet Badger Calhoun, the answer to my prayers.” Hayley doesn't know what to do because she's never brought a boyfriend home; she knew it'd send mom into wedding mode. Dad learns he's from Atlanta, asks him about Gone With the Wind and then about zombies (tours he'd been on when at a conference). He's been thinking about a mash up since. He quotes movie lines, gives them a zombie twist. “Hey, Badger, what did one zombie say to the other zombie while they ate the comedian?” “Beats me.” Her dad’s grin widened. “He said, Does this taste funny to you?” Then he cracked up. So did Badger. It wasn’t a polite, fake laugh, either. He was clearly tickled by her dad’s goofy humor. In the kitchen, Mom tells Hayley he's perfect. Badger comes in, stands under the mistletoe, Hayley kisses him. They learn he's the silent partner in Ryker's commuter service because it's named Badger Air.
Badger is amazed how easily and quickly he's bonded with Hayley's dad. They plan activities. Badger's excited for the best Christmas ever, except he and Hayley will be in a crowd all the time and he wants some time for intimacy. Hayley walks Badger to his car. “Don’t look now, but I think the living room curtain just moved.” “Your momma’s spyin’ on us?” “I guarantee it’s not my dad pulling back that curtain. If she’s watching out the window, you should probably kiss me.” Oh, yeah, life was good.
EVALUATION
The author does a good job giving Badger a recognizable southern accent and manners. It makes him dreamy.
Falling in love in 5 days is unbelievable in this instance because it's wrapped up in Christmas activities with limited conversation and limited time together.
RECOMMENDATION
Those who like insta-love
FAVORITE QUOTES
“Badger!” “What?” “You can’t unhook my bra in the driveway of the parsonage. It’s just not done.” “Then let’s move to the neighbor’s driveway.”
He put on his borrowed jacket, unlocked the front door, and stepped outside. He counted it an act of bravery.
“Anyway, guess how he spent his years between high school and enlisting in the Air Force?” “Dancing at Chippendales?” “Now I have that image in my head, thank you very much.” “You’re welcome.” The joke was on her because now she did, too.
Ringing the doorbell should have been a cinch after breaking the ice the night before, but this time he had two condoms burning a hole in his pocket.
“You don’t have any food allergies, do you?” “Nothing that I know of.” “That’s what I thought, but I’d hate to be wrong and have you swell up like a balloon at dinner.” “My swelling issue has nothing to do with allergies.” “You’re a bad boy.”
“Would you like it gift-wrapped?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Would you like me to do a tap-dance while I wrap it?” “Do you know how?” “No, but for this kind of money, I could fake it.”
Letters are a big deal when you’re in the service. Video chats are great and email is wonderful, too. But there’s nothing like an actual letter. You can take it with you and read it wherever you are. No batteries, no electricity required. And it’s private.
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS
Sex: multiple scenes
Language: 0 f***, 17 Lord's name in vain, 7 s****
Violence: none
November 24, 2021
Oh my, what's not to love about this story!
Badger is on his way to Montana to see his friend Ryker when he sees this beautiful woman in the airport who is giving him pleading eyes for help as she is learning away from a gentleman who appears to be hitting on her. When he approaches and throws his arm around her like she's his girl and asks what's going on, the other guy wanders off. She thanks him and they soon find out that they are flying to the same place. They introduce themselves and he learns her name is Hayley.
They eventually get seats together and as Badger learns how Hayley's mom always tries to set her up when she comes to town, he suggests that they fake being engaged to each other while they are there. She agrees and then the story gets really good.
This town and the people there are amazing. Lots of gossip which is common in small towns but the two families are absolutely hilarious characters. You learn about Badger's time in the military and what brings him to come and love everything about these people and especially Hayley.
Great story. Truly need to read more about these families. Enjoy!
Badger is on his way to Montana to see his friend Ryker when he sees this beautiful woman in the airport who is giving him pleading eyes for help as she is learning away from a gentleman who appears to be hitting on her. When he approaches and throws his arm around her like she's his girl and asks what's going on, the other guy wanders off. She thanks him and they soon find out that they are flying to the same place. They introduce themselves and he learns her name is Hayley.
They eventually get seats together and as Badger learns how Hayley's mom always tries to set her up when she comes to town, he suggests that they fake being engaged to each other while they are there. She agrees and then the story gets really good.
This town and the people there are amazing. Lots of gossip which is common in small towns but the two families are absolutely hilarious characters. You learn about Badger's time in the military and what brings him to come and love everything about these people and especially Hayley.
Great story. Truly need to read more about these families. Enjoy!
October 22, 2017
I have come to love this series of the McGavin brothers. Brave and honorable men back home in Eagle’s Nest making a life and finding their significant others.
Ryker McGavin’s friend and silent partner of Badger Aviation, has come to visit him. Badger meets Hayley at the Denver airport . They end up sitting together on their flight to Eagle’s Nest. Hayley wants to visit her family but her mother’s matchmaking attempts are making her dread the visit. Badger offers to be her “fake” boyfriend so she is not harassed. But as we know , the best laid plans tend to go haywire, and this one certainly does. Especially as the story gets complicated and feelings are starting to develop.
The story was engaging and both the main characters , as well as the secondary characters, like her parents, were well developed. It’s a stand alone story, but if you have read the previous books, you get a chance to catch up on the lives of those characters.
A nice addition for the holiday season or anytime of the year.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Ryker McGavin’s friend and silent partner of Badger Aviation, has come to visit him. Badger meets Hayley at the Denver airport . They end up sitting together on their flight to Eagle’s Nest. Hayley wants to visit her family but her mother’s matchmaking attempts are making her dread the visit. Badger offers to be her “fake” boyfriend so she is not harassed. But as we know , the best laid plans tend to go haywire, and this one certainly does. Especially as the story gets complicated and feelings are starting to develop.
The story was engaging and both the main characters , as well as the secondary characters, like her parents, were well developed. It’s a stand alone story, but if you have read the previous books, you get a chance to catch up on the lives of those characters.
A nice addition for the holiday season or anytime of the year.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
November 21, 2021
Fake boyfriend for Christmas
This book was so sweet. I loved it.
Badger is headed to Montana for Christmas with his buddy from the Air Force. He isn’t close to his parents so he is looking forward to having a fun Christmas. While sitting in the airport he sees a pretty girl that he was just getting ready to approach when he watches another guy go over to her and start hitting on her. She is looking desperately to get away and Badger steps in to rescue. He walks up to them and pretends to be her boyfriend.
He just doesn’t realize that the charade will not end here. They carry it on to there mutual destination, Eagles Nest. Hayley tells him about her matchmaking mother. She says she is not looking forward to the awkward “surprise meetings “ with every eligible bachelor in town. Badger volunteers to continue to pretend to be her boyfriend so her mother will not put her through all the matchmaking.
The only problem is they both start to have feelings for each other. Can they make a long distance romance work?
This book was so sweet. I loved it.
Badger is headed to Montana for Christmas with his buddy from the Air Force. He isn’t close to his parents so he is looking forward to having a fun Christmas. While sitting in the airport he sees a pretty girl that he was just getting ready to approach when he watches another guy go over to her and start hitting on her. She is looking desperately to get away and Badger steps in to rescue. He walks up to them and pretends to be her boyfriend.
He just doesn’t realize that the charade will not end here. They carry it on to there mutual destination, Eagles Nest. Hayley tells him about her matchmaking mother. She says she is not looking forward to the awkward “surprise meetings “ with every eligible bachelor in town. Badger volunteers to continue to pretend to be her boyfriend so her mother will not put her through all the matchmaking.
The only problem is they both start to have feelings for each other. Can they make a long distance romance work?
November 18, 2017
I have been wanting to read Badger's story since the very first book when he popped his head into Ryker's Skype conversation. I knew I would love him, and he was even better than I hoped. He was such a gentleman but with a lovely sense of humor. I loved how he treated Hayley through the whole book.
Hayley was an excellent character, too. I want to be her best friend. She was a wonderful match for Badger and will definitely keep him in line. They had such great chemistry through the whole book.
I also want to add that, because many of my family members are in the ministry, I appreciate it when authors portray clergy members as normal, pleasant people. I would love to hear Hayley's dad preach. He sounded like a hoot!
To sum up, I thought Cody and Faith's book was my favorite, but this one knocked them out of the top spot. It was a perfect Christmas novel, and I will definitely read it again.
Hayley was an excellent character, too. I want to be her best friend. She was a wonderful match for Badger and will definitely keep him in line. They had such great chemistry through the whole book.
I also want to add that, because many of my family members are in the ministry, I appreciate it when authors portray clergy members as normal, pleasant people. I would love to hear Hayley's dad preach. He sounded like a hoot!
To sum up, I thought Cody and Faith's book was my favorite, but this one knocked them out of the top spot. It was a perfect Christmas novel, and I will definitely read it again.
December 7, 2017
I have to say that it was a pleasant surprise how she wrote a story about a close friend of the McGavin's and still have the McGavin's play a part in the story. Badger Calhoun is visiting Eagle's Nest and Ryker over the Christmas holiday and ends up pretending to be Hayley Bennett's pretend boyfriend. She needed to fend off potential suitors her mother throws at her when she comes to town. To make a long story short, they both end up falling in love with each other while pretending
to be in love with one another.
It was predictable that they would break up at some point but it was the how they were going to get back together that wasn't predictable. I liked how she brought them together over New year's and the letter that Badger wrote for Hayley. A very nice touch and a way for her to see the great length he did for her. I really like this series. I look forward to Luke Bennett's story.
to be in love with one another.
It was predictable that they would break up at some point but it was the how they were going to get back together that wasn't predictable. I liked how she brought them together over New year's and the letter that Badger wrote for Hayley. A very nice touch and a way for her to see the great length he did for her. I really like this series. I look forward to Luke Bennett's story.
December 15, 2017
Badger and Hayley
Badger and Hayley meet on a plane headed to Eagle's Nest, Montane. Badger is going to see his Air Force buddy and Hayley is going to see her folks for Christmas. Hayley's mother is a matchmaker trying to get her daughter married off. Hayley hates all the men her Mother tries to connect to.
Badger said he would play like her boyfriend so her mother won't try to set her up with guys. Everything goes along pretty well until Badger decides to move to work with his buddy as a pilot at their charter company. Hayley doesn't know Badger well enough to stay engaged to him. She breaks it off and plans on going back to Denver.
This story is so cute and funny and full of mischief that is a Christmas story everyone will enjoy. There are some good love scenes but that adds to the tale.
I have Vicki Lewis Thompson's books for years and this is the best I have read in awhile.
Badger and Hayley meet on a plane headed to Eagle's Nest, Montane. Badger is going to see his Air Force buddy and Hayley is going to see her folks for Christmas. Hayley's mother is a matchmaker trying to get her daughter married off. Hayley hates all the men her Mother tries to connect to.
Badger said he would play like her boyfriend so her mother won't try to set her up with guys. Everything goes along pretty well until Badger decides to move to work with his buddy as a pilot at their charter company. Hayley doesn't know Badger well enough to stay engaged to him. She breaks it off and plans on going back to Denver.
This story is so cute and funny and full of mischief that is a Christmas story everyone will enjoy. There are some good love scenes but that adds to the tale.
I have Vicki Lewis Thompson's books for years and this is the best I have read in awhile.
January 9, 2022
Hayley Bennett
Badger Calhoun
Hayley and Badger meet in the Denver airport when Badger saves Hayley from a guy who won’t stop bothering her. They find out they are going to the same town, Hayley to see her parents and Badger to seen his friend and business partner. In flight Hayley tells Badger about dreading the trip because her Mom will parade a bunch of single men for her to meet. Badger comes up with an idea that they could fake a relationship for her Mom, so they do. I really liked Badger he is a thoughtful and romantic guy. I liked Hayley also, she fell for Badger despite trying to keep in mind it was a fake relationship. This is a good, fast read. A good romance with Hayley and Badger. Family relationships and holiday traditions that carry through. I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them too and I would definitely read more books in this series
Badger Calhoun
Hayley and Badger meet in the Denver airport when Badger saves Hayley from a guy who won’t stop bothering her. They find out they are going to the same town, Hayley to see her parents and Badger to seen his friend and business partner. In flight Hayley tells Badger about dreading the trip because her Mom will parade a bunch of single men for her to meet. Badger comes up with an idea that they could fake a relationship for her Mom, so they do. I really liked Badger he is a thoughtful and romantic guy. I liked Hayley also, she fell for Badger despite trying to keep in mind it was a fake relationship. This is a good, fast read. A good romance with Hayley and Badger. Family relationships and holiday traditions that carry through. I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them too and I would definitely read more books in this series
February 1, 2018
Badger and Hailey charmed me from the first page and kept getting better the more pages you turned. Their engagement of convenience was well-played and believable. It was fun getting to know Badger after all the previous references. Hailey was a trooper; I think I would have had a talk with her mom long before she did. This was classic Vicki Lewis Thompson and I enjoyed every minute.
What I want to know is how do I find a Badger in the Denver airport?
I voluntary reviewed an ARC of this novel.
November 21, 2021
Hayley is dreading going home for Christmas. She loves her family, but she can’t take another holiday filled with her mother setting her up on dates. When she meets handsome Badger Calhoun, he offers to fake being her fiancee for the holidays.
This was a pleasant read. It’s the standard fake relationship becoming real story, set in a small town, and it’s Christmas. I feel that we could have used a bit more to the story, making their connection a bit more believable. But generally, it was a decent read.
This was a pleasant read. It’s the standard fake relationship becoming real story, set in a small town, and it’s Christmas. I feel that we could have used a bit more to the story, making their connection a bit more believable. But generally, it was a decent read.
November 30, 2021
A Cowboy's Christmas is a fun holiday romance by Vicki Lewis Thompson. Ms. Thompson has given readers a wonderful well-written book full of lovable characters. Badger and Hayley meet at the airport and concoct a plan for Badger to be her fake boyfriend for the duration of the trip. Badger and Hayley's story is full of drama, humor, sizzle and holiday hijinx. I loved this book and look forward to my next book by Vicki Lewis Thompson. A Cowboy's Christmas is book 6 of The McGavin Brothers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliffhanger.
November 24, 2023
Wonderful read
Book probably shouldn't have been about a preacher's daughter that part I didn't like
I did enjoy the fact that there was no cussing or taking the Lord name in vain
I did enjoy the book very much
But didn't like the fact they basically snuck around so they could have sex when she was the preacher's daughter and she lied to her mother and father until almost the last chapter father I am glad she asked for forgiveness and in the end they still got together FYI this could be a Hallmark movie minus the sex
Book probably shouldn't have been about a preacher's daughter that part I didn't like
I did enjoy the fact that there was no cussing or taking the Lord name in vain
I did enjoy the book very much
But didn't like the fact they basically snuck around so they could have sex when she was the preacher's daughter and she lied to her mother and father until almost the last chapter father I am glad she asked for forgiveness and in the end they still got together FYI this could be a Hallmark movie minus the sex
February 16, 2018
PARENTS SOMETIMES FORGET TO LET GO AND LET THEIR CHILDREN DECIDE WHAT THEY WANT TO DO IN LIFE. SOME DON’T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUIDING AND COMPLETE CONTROL. I THINK THE LAID-BACK METHOD WORKS BETTER AND LETS SEE WHERE THEY’RE HEADING. I FIRST THOUGHT THE STORYLINE WOULD BE KIND OF SILLY, BUT I WAS SURPRISED THAT IT WAS NOT, TASTEFULLY, ROMANTICALLY AND SEXUALLY WELL DONE, I LOVED IT. I THINK BADGER IS SUCH A BABE! :D
December 28, 2019
Airport Plan!
A Cowboy's Christmas: Fantastic writing. I loved that Badger and Cowboy were flyboys and stayed friends after the both got out of the Air Force. I loved the warm welcome that Badger got from Cowboys family. I liked how Hayley met in the Airport in Denver and hit it off so well. I thought it was interesting the whole proposition they came up with. I loved Badger put his all in to the fake romance. It taught them lessons. Great story and writing.
A Cowboy's Christmas: Fantastic writing. I loved that Badger and Cowboy were flyboys and stayed friends after the both got out of the Air Force. I loved the warm welcome that Badger got from Cowboys family. I liked how Hayley met in the Airport in Denver and hit it off so well. I thought it was interesting the whole proposition they came up with. I loved Badger put his all in to the fake romance. It taught them lessons. Great story and writing.
February 27, 2020
Nice story
The town and the people were enchanting. They made such a cute couple. And fooled everyone with their game engagement. It became obvious very quickly that they attraction was strong. The reason for her breaking up seemed a bit contrived. Why didn't she just push him for information. Wish there was more revealed about his background and at least parts of the long letter. Needed an epilogue.
The town and the people were enchanting. They made such a cute couple. And fooled everyone with their game engagement. It became obvious very quickly that they attraction was strong. The reason for her breaking up seemed a bit contrived. Why didn't she just push him for information. Wish there was more revealed about his background and at least parts of the long letter. Needed an epilogue.
November 16, 2021
I am a sucker for tall, lean cowboys. But in books I need more than hot gals and hotter guys. I need characters with upstanding character, plots that deviate from the trite, and good writing. This book meets those high standards. For 5 stars a book needs a more complex plot and an interesting secondary theme, so it is reserved for the very few truly remarkable books. This one isn't there, but it comes very close.
November 18, 2021
3.5 stars.
She liked the way he said it. Nahtmare. She’d never met any Southern gentlemen before and had always assumed they’d look like Colonel Sanders.
“Hey, Badger, what did one zombie say to the other zombie while they ate the comedian?”
“Beats me.”
Her dad’s grin widened. “He said, does this taste funny to you?”
There was a slim, very slim possibility that he and Hayley wouldn’t be compatible in bed. He doubted it, but no two people could ever be sure they’d get along between the sheets, even if the make-out sessions were hotter than an Atlanta sidewalk in July.
She liked the way he said it. Nahtmare. She’d never met any Southern gentlemen before and had always assumed they’d look like Colonel Sanders.
“Hey, Badger, what did one zombie say to the other zombie while they ate the comedian?”
“Beats me.”
Her dad’s grin widened. “He said, does this taste funny to you?”
There was a slim, very slim possibility that he and Hayley wouldn’t be compatible in bed. He doubted it, but no two people could ever be sure they’d get along between the sheets, even if the make-out sessions were hotter than an Atlanta sidewalk in July.
December 3, 2021
Love for Christmas
Loved the story of Hayley & Badger. Growing up as Badger did makes people realize that having loads of money growing up does not mean that you will have a happy childhood. Badger is a great person and automatically gets involved when Hayley is being harassed at the airport. They quickly realize they were going to the same town for the holidays beginning an adventure over the holidays not knowing where the adventure ends.
Loved the story of Hayley & Badger. Growing up as Badger did makes people realize that having loads of money growing up does not mean that you will have a happy childhood. Badger is a great person and automatically gets involved when Hayley is being harassed at the airport. They quickly realize they were going to the same town for the holidays beginning an adventure over the holidays not knowing where the adventure ends.
January 3, 2022
A Cowboy's Christmas
Loved the book! Lost my original review when it just blanked off the Kindle screen!
Two strangers meet in an airport and find they are going to the same town. The plan they concocted to make Hayley's trip and Christmas a wonderful trip was to help Hayley, little did Badger know how he would benefit from everything too.
Only wish the series was on KU so I could read the remainder of the series.
Loved the book! Lost my original review when it just blanked off the Kindle screen!
Two strangers meet in an airport and find they are going to the same town. The plan they concocted to make Hayley's trip and Christmas a wonderful trip was to help Hayley, little did Badger know how he would benefit from everything too.
Only wish the series was on KU so I could read the remainder of the series.
November 13, 2017
Yee haw!
Another great book by Vicki Lewis Thompson. I have read other genres written by her and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. The writing is entertaining and exciting with very few grammatical errors. I absolutely loved the use of southern slang, it sounded just like a person from the south. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read the others in this series.
Another great book by Vicki Lewis Thompson. I have read other genres written by her and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. The writing is entertaining and exciting with very few grammatical errors. I absolutely loved the use of southern slang, it sounded just like a person from the south. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read the others in this series.
November 18, 2019
A fantastic book in this series.
Vicki Lewis Thompson writes wonderful stories about romance, friends and family. Her characters and storylines are believable and easy to follow.
They keep your interest from beginning to end and I highly recommend them to anyone who likes romance and family.
Vicki Lewis Thompson writes wonderful stories about romance, friends and family. Her characters and storylines are believable and easy to follow.
They keep your interest from beginning to end and I highly recommend them to anyone who likes romance and family.
December 3, 2019
Great Christmas Story
I really appreciated the heart of the characters in this book. Both felt trapped by family and were trying to find a way to make themselves as well as their families happy. Liked their strengths and vulnerabilities. Very well written. I have thoroughly enjoyed each book by Vicki Lewis Thompson . Thank you!
I really appreciated the heart of the characters in this book. Both felt trapped by family and were trying to find a way to make themselves as well as their families happy. Liked their strengths and vulnerabilities. Very well written. I have thoroughly enjoyed each book by Vicki Lewis Thompson . Thank you!
December 10, 2019
Badger's best Christmas
They met at the departure gate. In flight she told him about her matchmaker of a mother. He suggested he lose as her boyfriend. It seemed like such a good idea. What could possibly go wrong?
Very enjoyable story. I was caught at the boarding gate and had a hard time putting it down.
They met at the departure gate. In flight she told him about her matchmaker of a mother. He suggested he lose as her boyfriend. It seemed like such a good idea. What could possibly go wrong?
Very enjoyable story. I was caught at the boarding gate and had a hard time putting it down.
November 16, 2021
romantic love story
I enjoyed this book. It was romantic and fun. There are some sex scenes but not bad. I do agree with another review that talked about his accent. I am from Texas and the way he talked is certainly more common in Texas than Atlanta, Ga. He sounded more like a country Texas boy.
I enjoyed this book. It was romantic and fun. There are some sex scenes but not bad. I do agree with another review that talked about his accent. I am from Texas and the way he talked is certainly more common in Texas than Atlanta, Ga. He sounded more like a country Texas boy.
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