Rich Rancher's Redemption

Texas Cattleman's Club: The Impostor #2

by Maureen Child

He doesn’t deserve her, but he can’t stay away.

Will this wealthy rancher’s dark past stand in the way of love?

When Jesse Navarro meets single mom Jillian Norris, she makes him feel…everything. But he’s carrying the guilt of a past tragedy and knows he can’t take her for his own. Still, denying their sizzling attraction and ignoring Jillian—vulnerable and dedicated to her little girl—isn’t an option. Already Jesse’s defenses are weakening…

Genres: Romance, Harlequin

369 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 22, 2018

About the author

USA Today best selling author Maureen Child is the author of more than ninety romance novels and novellas. Maureen is a five time nominee for the prestigious Rita award from Romance Writers of America.
One of her novels, A Pocketful Of Paradise, was made into a CBS-TV movie called The Soul Collector, starring Melissa Gilbert, Bruce Greenwood and Ossie Davis.
Over the years, she’s written under lots of different names and she prefers the term ‘pseudonym’ to ‘alias’. As Ann Carberry, she wrote western historical romances. As Kathleen Kane, she wrote not only Americana romances, but western paranormal romances as well. As Sarah Hart, she wrote one really spectacular western paranormal that is still one of her favorites. And once, Ann Carberry even wrote a Victorian historical which she absolutely loved doing.

Under her own name, Maureen writes short contemporary novels for Silhouette Desire—books she loves to write because of their fast pace and condensed story telling. Maureen is also writing funny, contemporary paranormal romances for NAL and darker paranormal stories for Silhouette Nocturne.

Maureen writes paranormal romance novels under the pesudonym of Regan Hastings

Reviews

[Harlequin Books]

"The elements involving the main story arc of an imposter in town have tied Rich Rancher’s Redemption neatly with others in the series, and kudos to Maureen Child for the creativity and forward planning needed to create so many interesting threads to savor. As each character is introduced, the reader is treated to an endless amount of speculation while trying to deduce how it will all fit into the established community of Royal, Texas, and the Texas Cattleman’s Club. Jillian is a strong woman with a kind heart and her daughter is cute as pie. Together they’ve managed to snag the heart of a man known for his take-charge attitude. The overall romance is a slow starter, but Jesse and Jillian build a relationship that’s complex and passionate, while also showing the realities of parenthood" (4 stars @ RT Book Reviews).

Miniseries: Texas Cattleman's Club: The Impostor

[Cheri]

4.5 stars

As I mentioned in my review of The Rancher’s Baby, I haven’t read any of these multi-author series before. I knew going in I would most likely enjoy that first book since it is by a favorite author of mine, but I was nervous about this second book since it’s by a new-to-me author. I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed her writing and I’m now hoping to read more of her work.

This part of the larger Imposter story deals with a woman, Jillian, who had the imposter’s baby and the fallout from that. While Jillian doesn’t have much, when she found out there was an inheritance she would be getting she packed up her daughter and moved from Las Vegas to Texas to, hopefully, start a new and better life for her and her daughter. If you read the first book, you know that is not what is meant to be.

Jesse has always taken the job of being the oldest seriously. First when his dad died, then when his step-dad died. He has always felt the responsibility of making sure his siblings and his mom were taken care of no matter what. Unfortunately, a terrible accident leads him to believe he owes his sister and nephew even more than the regular duty he felt to them before. He won’t allow himself to find his own happiness as he feels he doesn’t deserve it after the accident.

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[Belinda]

Jesse guards himself from everyone..he feels he has to look out for his sister and her son. he feels it is his fault for his brother in laws death. He won't get close to anyone for fear of hurting them...but......Jillian is at the ranch to see his brother Will as she was duped but the Imposter. He left her pregnant..Will puts her and her daughter in an apartment.Jesse helps her move in but he hates it..whenever they are near each other there is electricity in the air..they finally will give in to that passion. Jillian wants to open a pie place to sell her pies.Jesse agrees to be her silent partner!

They are still on the look out for the Imposter...Will is having to stay in hiding as he doesn't want the Imposter to know he is alive and well...

Jillian and Jesse story is wonderful! Sucked me in from page one!

[Dj]

When wealthy (rancher) Jesse Navarro meets single mom Jillian Norris, she makes him feel…everything. She arrives in town for his brother’s funeral to receive a settlement for her daughter, only to find the entire relationship she had was a hoax. He’s carrying the guilt of a past tragedy, blaming himself for his brother-in-law’s death, and knows he can’t take her for his own. Still, denying their sizzling attraction and ignoring Jillian—vulnerable and dedicated to her little girl Mackenzie—isn’t an option. Already Jesse’s defenses are weakening…

4.5 stars if possible
thank God for book 2 because book 1 gave no information or explanation of the impostor

[Theresa]

Ranchers Redemption is apart of a series of books but is ok as a standalone. There are several side stories leading into the next books all of which sound interesting but it can get a little confusing in certain areas. Just push through and itll pass. Jesse is a grumpy cowboy filled with regrets and guilt and feels like finding love could never happen because it would betray his family. Jillian was tricked by her last boyfriend and then abandoned when she was pregnant so shes not completely trusting of men at the moment. It's a cute little story that is full of sweet moments and some serious heat. I really enjoyed this quick read.

[Vanessa]

Jesse has promised to be there for his sister and her son Brody after his brother in laws tragic death and is hounded by guilt and allows the promise to himself to not allow love, marriage or his own family to get in the way of that promise. However Jillian and Mackenzie have him twisted up with desire and wanting but he is in denial. Loved the hints of future stories of Will and Megan's and other characters

[Dehbiey Ebresafe]

Absolutely breathtaking

I swear Maureen Child is so talented and I vow to never stop reading her books. This is another perfectly constructed novel that I would never mind reading over and over again.

[June Rodgers]

Another wonderful book in this series.

Maureen Child writes stories about romance and family that capture your interest and never lets go until the end. I have read and enjoyed all the Texas Cattleman Club books and highly recommend them.

[Mary Baker]

I thought the plot was hurried and the characters underdeveloped. I liked Jesse, the leading male character but thought the author needed to develop the relationship between him and Jillian before the sex scenes started.

[Veda]

Totally enjoyed the next chapter in the TCC, the twists, and love keep coming.

[charmaine White]

Amazing

Wow This one has a little bit of everything.The surprises just keep on coming.I'll be looking forward to the rest of this series..

[Sue Stewart]

Great story. Jesse and Jillian were such believable characters, was immediately drawn right in to their complex lives.
The continuity of finding the Impostor - can't wait for the next book!

[Anna]

Enjoyable escape for a few hours.

[karen]

The suspense builds. Will’s scandal is so sad. Jillian caught up in the deceit finds her way out with Jesse. True love is rare but wonderful when it happens. Mac gets the father she deserves. The scandal continues.