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Carsons & Delaneys #2
Wyoming Cowboy Protection
A woman and baby on the run—
just upended a cowboy’s life
Noah Carson did not plan to have a woman and a baby under his roof. But his new housekeeper is in danger, and the solitary Wyoming rancher will do whatever it takes to protect Addie Foster and her nephew. He thinks they can overcome anything together, but he doesn’t know who she’s running from. What he does know is the longer Addie and Seth stay, the more Noah believes that they belong here—with him.
just upended a cowboy’s life
Noah Carson did not plan to have a woman and a baby under his roof. But his new housekeeper is in danger, and the solitary Wyoming rancher will do whatever it takes to protect Addie Foster and her nephew. He thinks they can overcome anything together, but he doesn’t know who she’s running from. What he does know is the longer Addie and Seth stay, the more Noah believes that they belong here—with him.
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 16, 2018
About the author
Nicole Helm
327 books509 followersNicole Helm is the national bestselling author of fast-paced romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue and down-to-earth contemporary romance. Her Intrigues routinely land on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list, and she’s received starred PW reviews for her contemporary romances. She’s written over 75 books, known for their emotional depth and happily ever afters.
Nicole also writes with Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews as Hazel Beck writing the Witchlore series, which began with SMALL TOWN, BIG MAGIC in 2022.
In her spare time, Nicole loves losing herself in genealogy research, watching Cardinals baseball, and hiking with her family. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons.
You can contact her via email: Nicole@nicolehelm.com
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Nicole also writes with Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews as Hazel Beck writing the Witchlore series, which began with SMALL TOWN, BIG MAGIC in 2022.
In her spare time, Nicole loves losing herself in genealogy research, watching Cardinals baseball, and hiking with her family. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons.
You can contact her via email: Nicole@nicolehelm.com
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October 11, 2018
3.5 stars
Enjoyed it.
Loved the slow burn between the hero and heroine.
Enjoyed it.
Loved the slow burn between the hero and heroine.
January 5, 2020
What Wyoming Cowboy Protection lacks in plot complications, it truly makes up for in consistent, palpable suspense and a sweet romance between h and H.
Addie Foster is on the run with her nephew, Seth, whose father is a vicious mobster who murdered Addie's sister (Seth's mother.) Through distant relative Laurel Delaney, Addie gets a job as Noah Carson's housekeeper. He's your typically gruff and taciturn rancher, but comes to value Addie and Seth's presence. Although he's unaware that Seth is Addie's nephew, not her son, he vows to help Addie and protect her from the mobster, who it seems has already found her location....
I just read Hide The Child and bemoaned the fact it was yet another Intrigue story where the h and H hid out on a ranch and waited for something to happen, resulting in utter boredom for the reader. However, Wyoming Cowboy Protection shows what can happen when you do this particular story right! Author Helm keeps the screws turned tight from start to finish, as the antagonist insidiously makes their presence known and slowly but surely escalates the threats and attacks. This was real edge-of-the-seat stuff, with Noah and Addie truly pushed to their limits in order to survive, and I was eager for them to have a happy ending.
There was a bit too much of Addie's "I need to run. I hate bringing danger," and Noah's "No, we fight together," arguing, but it was easy to forgive. The romance takes a bit of a back seat to all the danger and excitement, but I got a feeling for Noah and Addie's relationship. Noah in particular was quite well-developed. Tough, no-nonsense, knows and appreciates his lot in life (and bearded!) My kind of man! Even baby Seth is adorable.
This is exactly what I'm looking for when I'm after a quick hit of action, suspense and romance from the Intrigue line, and reminds me why I read them! If you only dip into the Intrigue line occasionally, I'd highly recommend trying this one out.
Addie Foster is on the run with her nephew, Seth, whose father is a vicious mobster who murdered Addie's sister (Seth's mother.) Through distant relative Laurel Delaney, Addie gets a job as Noah Carson's housekeeper. He's your typically gruff and taciturn rancher, but comes to value Addie and Seth's presence. Although he's unaware that Seth is Addie's nephew, not her son, he vows to help Addie and protect her from the mobster, who it seems has already found her location....
I just read Hide The Child and bemoaned the fact it was yet another Intrigue story where the h and H hid out on a ranch and waited for something to happen, resulting in utter boredom for the reader. However, Wyoming Cowboy Protection shows what can happen when you do this particular story right! Author Helm keeps the screws turned tight from start to finish, as the antagonist insidiously makes their presence known and slowly but surely escalates the threats and attacks. This was real edge-of-the-seat stuff, with Noah and Addie truly pushed to their limits in order to survive, and I was eager for them to have a happy ending.
There was a bit too much of Addie's "I need to run. I hate bringing danger," and Noah's "No, we fight together," arguing, but it was easy to forgive. The romance takes a bit of a back seat to all the danger and excitement, but I got a feeling for Noah and Addie's relationship. Noah in particular was quite well-developed. Tough, no-nonsense, knows and appreciates his lot in life (and bearded!) My kind of man! Even baby Seth is adorable.
This is exactly what I'm looking for when I'm after a quick hit of action, suspense and romance from the Intrigue line, and reminds me why I read them! If you only dip into the Intrigue line occasionally, I'd highly recommend trying this one out.
January 2, 2019
Terrific book. I liked this one even better than the first one in the series. Addie has been on the run for months, trying to protect her nephew from his mobster father. At the end of her rope, she called her cousin Laurel in Bent, Wyoming, hoping that it was isolated enough to keep them hidden. The safest place that Laurel could think of was for Addie to become the housekeeper for gruff loner Noah Carson.
I liked Noah in the previous book, Wyoming Cowboy Justice, and loved him in this book. He's far more likely to grunt than talk and puts up a pretty good front as a grouch. But he also has a kind heart and a protective nature. It didn't take him long to see that Addie was in trouble, and want to keep her and Seth safe. I was really impressed with Addie. She had successfully evaded Seth's father for months, doing anything necessary to keep them safe. I loved that she was smart enough to realize that she needed help and the practical way she went about it.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Noah and Addie. It was a slow one, with them getting to know each other over three months. I liked seeing Addie's fear and wariness begin to fade the longer she stayed at the ranch. Noah has been a loner for a long time, but even more so since his brother and cousin left the ranch. He hadn't realized just how lonely he was until Addie and Seth worked past his defenses. Neither of them expected the attraction that grew between them and tried to deny it was happening. Addie wouldn't believe that anything could come of it, as she always expected to have to run again. Noah wants to believe that they will stay but isn't sure that she would want to.
When odd things began to happen on the ranch, Addie was certain that she had been found and was ready to run again. She was stunned to discover that Noah was equally determined to keep her there and bring the threats to an end. I loved how Noah shot down all of her arguments and convinced her to take a stand. I loved their partnership as they vowed to protect Seth, and how that partnership created a deeper bond between them. I loved that there were no big misunderstandings to drive them apart, just the need for them to face their fears and believe that they could face anything as long as they were together. I loved Noah's big moment at the end as he put his heart out there.
The suspense of the story was excellent. It was easy to feel Addie's fear for Seth's safety and her wariness at getting too comfortable. She would just start to feel safe when something would happen to make her afraid again. Noah blamed the odd happenings on the feud, but Addie wasn't so sure. The action intensified when she received a threatening note, and Noah's protectiveness went into overdrive. I loved seeing the feud take a back seat again as the Carsons and Delaneys worked together to keep Addie and Seth safe. Sometimes it felt as though they could not catch a break as the bad guys closed in on them. The final confrontation was a real nail-biter as both Noah and Addie found themselves in dire situations. I loved how the Carson teamwork kept everyone safe and brought down the bad guys.
I liked Noah in the previous book, Wyoming Cowboy Justice, and loved him in this book. He's far more likely to grunt than talk and puts up a pretty good front as a grouch. But he also has a kind heart and a protective nature. It didn't take him long to see that Addie was in trouble, and want to keep her and Seth safe. I was really impressed with Addie. She had successfully evaded Seth's father for months, doing anything necessary to keep them safe. I loved that she was smart enough to realize that she needed help and the practical way she went about it.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Noah and Addie. It was a slow one, with them getting to know each other over three months. I liked seeing Addie's fear and wariness begin to fade the longer she stayed at the ranch. Noah has been a loner for a long time, but even more so since his brother and cousin left the ranch. He hadn't realized just how lonely he was until Addie and Seth worked past his defenses. Neither of them expected the attraction that grew between them and tried to deny it was happening. Addie wouldn't believe that anything could come of it, as she always expected to have to run again. Noah wants to believe that they will stay but isn't sure that she would want to.
When odd things began to happen on the ranch, Addie was certain that she had been found and was ready to run again. She was stunned to discover that Noah was equally determined to keep her there and bring the threats to an end. I loved how Noah shot down all of her arguments and convinced her to take a stand. I loved their partnership as they vowed to protect Seth, and how that partnership created a deeper bond between them. I loved that there were no big misunderstandings to drive them apart, just the need for them to face their fears and believe that they could face anything as long as they were together. I loved Noah's big moment at the end as he put his heart out there.
The suspense of the story was excellent. It was easy to feel Addie's fear for Seth's safety and her wariness at getting too comfortable. She would just start to feel safe when something would happen to make her afraid again. Noah blamed the odd happenings on the feud, but Addie wasn't so sure. The action intensified when she received a threatening note, and Noah's protectiveness went into overdrive. I loved seeing the feud take a back seat again as the Carsons and Delaneys worked together to keep Addie and Seth safe. Sometimes it felt as though they could not catch a break as the bad guys closed in on them. The final confrontation was a real nail-biter as both Noah and Addie found themselves in dire situations. I loved how the Carson teamwork kept everyone safe and brought down the bad guys.
January 3, 2019
Highly Recommend -- I agree with my friend Susan, Ms. Helm did an awesome job with the emotions of this story!
First one was great but this was definitely better!!
First one was great but this was definitely better!!
November 5, 2018
“Wyoming Cowboy Protection” is book 2 of Nicole Helm’s Carsons and Delaneys miniseries. This is the story of Noah Carson and Addie Foster (whose grandfather is a Delaney).
Addie is on the run with her nephew, Seth, from her sister’s mobster boyfriend. Having met her cousin, Laurel Delaney, Addie calls her, hoping to hide in Bent, Wyoming to keep Seth safe. She doesn’t count on being attracted to gruff, bearded Noah Carson.
Noah hadn’t realized how lonely he’s been on Carson Ranch since his brother and cousin no longer live there. But then, Addie is there taking care of the house, and before he knows it, she’s in his heart.
When Addie’s safety is at risk, together they vow to protect Seth.
I felt the beginning was slow, which was the telling of the passage of time and to set up the suspense. After though, the pace picks up and tension is tight as Addie and Noah try to keep Seth and each other safe.
“Wyoming Cowboy Protection” is an enjoyable read. My favorite line of the book comes from Noah—“Wyoming is how we’re going to catch this guy.”
You’ll have to read the book to see if Noah’s comment rings true!
Addie is on the run with her nephew, Seth, from her sister’s mobster boyfriend. Having met her cousin, Laurel Delaney, Addie calls her, hoping to hide in Bent, Wyoming to keep Seth safe. She doesn’t count on being attracted to gruff, bearded Noah Carson.
Noah hadn’t realized how lonely he’s been on Carson Ranch since his brother and cousin no longer live there. But then, Addie is there taking care of the house, and before he knows it, she’s in his heart.
When Addie’s safety is at risk, together they vow to protect Seth.
I felt the beginning was slow, which was the telling of the passage of time and to set up the suspense. After though, the pace picks up and tension is tight as Addie and Noah try to keep Seth and each other safe.
“Wyoming Cowboy Protection” is an enjoyable read. My favorite line of the book comes from Noah—“Wyoming is how we’re going to catch this guy.”
You’ll have to read the book to see if Noah’s comment rings true!
October 9, 2018
This is the second book in this series and I like it. I love the way it's s a old fashion war between 2 clans the Carson's and the Delaney's. Its been neat to see how this story unfolds for there is a hidden secret in Noah Carson's family. Addie Foster needs a safe place and she's related to the the Delaney's. In a far removed way. I like how Nicole made time pass by a few months in this book it wasn't a week that things happened. The love had time to grow and a family started to form. It was great to read for the action was subtle enough but steady. I found myself turning the pages to see what was happening next. I also liked seeing the growth in Addie. She lost her fear. Its a great book and worth a read. J
February 15, 2019
So , second in family feuding series & I think each one gets better if even possible?? Oh my!! Noah & Sweey Addie with baby nephew had my heart melting continuously!! Alpha Noah just had my heart .. him and that’ baby just did it for me ! His protective nature was so endearing and all the pain he was in & yet he was Addies Superman!! Phenomenal Suspense to keep my attention & make me race through this one ! The HEA WAS top of the line & I just lived this book! Must read by all !
September 9, 2021
I enjoyed this intriguing romance with suspense built in. I bought this at our library book sale and I voluntarily chose to review this story. I've given this a 4.5* rating. While this is not for the under 18 readers, it had plenty of twists and turns to keep me turning the pages. I really liked the ending.
November 25, 2018
Really Good Read
I really enjoyed this one.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author..Mystery,suspense and a whole lot of action.Next book please.
I really enjoyed this one.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author..Mystery,suspense and a whole lot of action.Next book please.
January 20, 2021
Wonderful Story
I loved the part where Addie did everything to save her sisters baby, it was a heart warming story with a lot of action.......
I loved the part where Addie did everything to save her sisters baby, it was a heart warming story with a lot of action.......
December 31, 2021
I love this story. I literally couldn't put it down. Love the ending too!!
June 29, 2022
good book
September 13, 2023
Great reading!
Loved this book. It has it all. Suspense, romance and creativity. It's a good book to read and it is hard to put down.
Loved this book. It has it all. Suspense, romance and creativity. It's a good book to read and it is hard to put down.
August 30, 2019
I loved this book. The story line was great. You could easily love the characters and it was filled with suspense! I would definitely add this to my re-read list!
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