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Starlight Cowboys #1
Cowboys & Starlight
This cowboy thought he could stay away from his best friend's little sister. This cowboy was wrong.Colten Livingston swore he'd never fall for another city girl. Not after his ex-wife left him, fed up with country living. Now that his mom plans to sell the family home, nothing is stopping him from returning to his dream job at Glacier National Park. Until he discovers the woman his mother hired to complete the renovations.She's intriguing and beautiful.And off limits.Now jobless, Ronnie Ross accepts the long overdue invitation to visit her brother in Starlight, Wyoming. The fresh mountain air and small-town ambiance might be just what she needs to sort out her uncertain future. And things are going as planned, until an irritatingly handsome cowboy gets in the way.Colten knows he should walk away from his best friend’s little sister, because this city girl doesn’t plan to stay. But he can’t seem to keep his distance. She’s not who he thought she was. She’s everything he's discovering he wants. If only he could get her to open up, he just might find the reason they both need to stay.he Starlight Cowboys series are sweet contemporary small town western romances with HEAs. The series can be enjoyed in any order.Heat Sweet/MildOther Sweet Romances By Jacqueline WintersRead the complete Starlight Cowboys Series1. Cowboys & Starlight – Ronnie & Colten2. Cowboys & Firelight – Trish & Wade3. Cowboys & Sunrises – Jillian & Brantley4. Cowboys & Moonlight – Abbie & Logan5. Cowboys & Mistletoe – Holly & Mason6. Cowboys & Shooting Stars – Reese & HudsonSunset Ridge Series1. Moose Be Love – Cadence & Ford2. My Favorite Moosetake – Tessa & Liam3. Anonymoosely Yours – Sophie & Denver4. Love & Moosechief – Kinley & Ryder5. Under the Mooseltoe – Ava & Brayden6. Moosely Over You - Laurel & Chase7. Absomoosely in Love - Jenna & Cody8. Perfectly Moosematched - Sadie & Conner 9. Almoose Love - Taylor & Marc (Coming Soon!)Standalones1. Hooked on You
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2018
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About the author
Jacqueline Winters
27 books141 followersJacqueline Winters has been writing since she was nine when she'd sneak stacks of paper from her grandma’s closet and fill them with adventure. She grew up in Small-Town Nebraska, and spent a decade living in beautiful Alaska. She writes contemporary sweet romances and contemporary romantic suspense.
She’s a sucker for happily ever after’s, has a sweet tooth that can be sated with cupcakes, and firmly believes sangria was possibly the best invention ever. On a relaxing evening, you can find her at her computer writing her next novel with her dog poking his adorable head out from beneath the desk.
She’s a sucker for happily ever after’s, has a sweet tooth that can be sated with cupcakes, and firmly believes sangria was possibly the best invention ever. On a relaxing evening, you can find her at her computer writing her next novel with her dog poking his adorable head out from beneath the desk.
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October 8, 2019
Solid 3 stars
Pretty much a typical sweet romance. No issues with it at all. Nice characters, both very likeable. Would read more.
Pretty much a typical sweet romance. No issues with it at all. Nice characters, both very likeable. Would read more.
September 9, 2021
Enjoyable
Enjoyable read but found it slow reading. Liked the main chats but still felt something was missing from the story
Enjoyable read but found it slow reading. Liked the main chats but still felt something was missing from the story
January 14, 2024
Cowboys and Starlight by Jacqueline Winters is the first book in the Starlight Cowboys series. Colten Livingston swore he would never fall in love with another city girl. Not after his ex-wife broke his heart. Now that his mother is selling the family home, nothing is keeping him from his dream job at the Glacier National Park. Enter Veronica “Ronnie” Ross. An interior decorator down on her luck, she arrives in town for a much needed vacation to visit her brother in Starlight, Wyoming, when she lands the job renovating the Livingston home. Colten finds her intriguing, beautiful and off limits as she is his best friend’s little sister. He knows he needs to walk away as Ronnie doesn’t plan on staying; however, they are drawn together and discover a reason to stay.
The Starlight Cowboys series is described as a sweet contemporary small town western romance with happily ever afters. From the opening chapter, the story and the characters drew me in and I could not put it down. I immediately loved the sassiness of Ronnie and the cool demeanor of Colten and I knew the sparks were going to fly. The story was sweet, sassy and heartwarming as both Colten and Ronnie deal with their own heartbreak and issues and discover new dreams. The supporting characters were great and I also enjoyed a hint at future relationships for the rest of the series. Overall, I enjoyed Cowboys and Starlight and look forward to the rest of the series. If you enjoy cowboy romances with happily ever afters, I highly recommend Cowboy and Starlight.
Cowboys and Starlight is available in paperback and eBook
The Starlight Cowboys series is described as a sweet contemporary small town western romance with happily ever afters. From the opening chapter, the story and the characters drew me in and I could not put it down. I immediately loved the sassiness of Ronnie and the cool demeanor of Colten and I knew the sparks were going to fly. The story was sweet, sassy and heartwarming as both Colten and Ronnie deal with their own heartbreak and issues and discover new dreams. The supporting characters were great and I also enjoyed a hint at future relationships for the rest of the series. Overall, I enjoyed Cowboys and Starlight and look forward to the rest of the series. If you enjoy cowboy romances with happily ever afters, I highly recommend Cowboy and Starlight.
Cowboys and Starlight is available in paperback and eBook
August 22, 2018
This is the first book that I have read by Jacqueline and it certainly won't be the last! I absolutely LOVED this sweet romance and the fact that it is clean, makes it even better in my mind. She creates such relatable and realistic characters that she then sets in a small town in Wyoming....the perfect setting for this story. I felt like I was actually in Starlight with Ronnie and Colten. I could see the house and the restoration taking place in my mind as she writes so incredibly clear and her attention to details is incredible. If you're looking for a sweet, small town romance, this is the book for you!
October 23, 2018
Ronnie had a storage unit full of samples for her interior shop, she hoped to have some day. After three years, a big mishap, and she gets fired. How to tell her brother, decided to going to Starlight and face him with the news.Giving herself a chance to lay low, and decide what to do next.
When meeting Colton, while she was working with his mother doing renovations, before selling the home. Trusting people, and their hearts was a big issue for both of them. Could she get Colton to realize that this town maybe the answer for her to open a shop and her heart,by staying. A good start to this series, and cowboys to love.
When meeting Colton, while she was working with his mother doing renovations, before selling the home. Trusting people, and their hearts was a big issue for both of them. Could she get Colton to realize that this town maybe the answer for her to open a shop and her heart,by staying. A good start to this series, and cowboys to love.
January 19, 2020
Enjoyed
This book was a heartwarming small town love story. Ronnie and Colten crashed into each other to begin their story and kept clashing that kept the pages turning. Colten kept Ronnie from knowing how he felt about her but not the rest of their friends. They worked together and did great while working on his Mom's house. They each wanted the other to have their dream job and willing to sacrifice for the other. They finally find their dream together and a happy ever after.
This book was a heartwarming small town love story. Ronnie and Colten crashed into each other to begin their story and kept clashing that kept the pages turning. Colten kept Ronnie from knowing how he felt about her but not the rest of their friends. They worked together and did great while working on his Mom's house. They each wanted the other to have their dream job and willing to sacrifice for the other. They finally find their dream together and a happy ever after.
July 13, 2018
A swoon worthy sweet romance.
I'm a sucker for cowboys. Always have been. This sweet, afternoon read is no exception. Colton fits the classic Wranglers just right, coming into the scene with that cowboy coolness I love. Ronnie is a heroine of today, confident in her skills, careful with her heart, and sweet with a healthy dose of sass. Together, they are a perfect fit. Watching them fall for each other while renovating his family home was a lot of fun. Can't wait for book 2.
I'm a sucker for cowboys. Always have been. This sweet, afternoon read is no exception. Colton fits the classic Wranglers just right, coming into the scene with that cowboy coolness I love. Ronnie is a heroine of today, confident in her skills, careful with her heart, and sweet with a healthy dose of sass. Together, they are a perfect fit. Watching them fall for each other while renovating his family home was a lot of fun. Can't wait for book 2.
July 30, 2018
Sweet modernized cowboy romance
This turned out to be a really enjoyable read. Colten was a little rough around the edges at first, and I wasn't sure if I liked Ronnie all that much either, but as I got more into the story and started learning their backstories, and as they started to get closer, I was totally on board with them both as a couple.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I hope the next will be about Hudson and Reese!
This turned out to be a really enjoyable read. Colten was a little rough around the edges at first, and I wasn't sure if I liked Ronnie all that much either, but as I got more into the story and started learning their backstories, and as they started to get closer, I was totally on board with them both as a couple.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I hope the next will be about Hudson and Reese!
August 12, 2019
Fun weekend read
This was a fun summer story. The escape from a bad job sends Ronnie to visit her brother. Sounds nice enough. But she lands a job which puts her in touch with her brother's best friend. So much happens to keep the interest up. The characters really do come alive! The only drawback is in the descriptions of the design and redecorating could have used more details. But it did not break the story. I do recommend this book. It was a good clean quick read.
This was a fun summer story. The escape from a bad job sends Ronnie to visit her brother. Sounds nice enough. But she lands a job which puts her in touch with her brother's best friend. So much happens to keep the interest up. The characters really do come alive! The only drawback is in the descriptions of the design and redecorating could have used more details. But it did not break the story. I do recommend this book. It was a good clean quick read.
November 5, 2019
This was a nicely plotted, clean contemporary romance novel which I found perfect for a cozy evening read. The characters were exactly as they should've been, with flaws and having things to learn. The hero wasn't larger than life. The heroine was strong without coming across as anti-feminine. Some of the parts tugged at my heartstrings while others made me laugh. If you enjoy clean, contemporary romance, why not give this one a try?
August 1, 2020
“Cowboys & Starlight(Starlight Cowboys Book 1)”
This was a really good book with a story within a story.The characters are wonderful, and the scenery makes you feel you’re right there with them! A designer,her brother,a cowboy and a lie of omission have this book starting out with a bang!
I really think you’ll enjoy this book, but I don’t want to give any of the plot away,so I’ll just reiterate, it was very good!
This was a really good book with a story within a story.The characters are wonderful, and the scenery makes you feel you’re right there with them! A designer,her brother,a cowboy and a lie of omission have this book starting out with a bang!
I really think you’ll enjoy this book, but I don’t want to give any of the plot away,so I’ll just reiterate, it was very good!
August 11, 2020
The characters were well done. The dialogue was fantastic. Loved the banter and teasing...
I also loved that the supporting characters were just that... supportive. They were kind and caring, lending a hand whenever needed. I love, too, that everyone else saw the love the main characters had for each other before they notice it themselves... but the friends said nothing in order to let the main characters work things out for themselves.
I also loved that the supporting characters were just that... supportive. They were kind and caring, lending a hand whenever needed. I love, too, that everyone else saw the love the main characters had for each other before they notice it themselves... but the friends said nothing in order to let the main characters work things out for themselves.
September 12, 2018
This is going to be a great series. I loved this book. Ronnie is an interior decorator with something to prove. While taking a break in the small town of Starlight, she finds a chance to make a name for herself. But, can Colten make her see that she can have her dreams come true in the small town of Starlight? A sweet book with lots of potential for future books.
November 14, 2018
Ronnie's Cowboy
Excellent and well written. A sweet clean love story. Ronnie was having a rough time being fired from her job, apartment at the same time. So she packs all she can get in her car and heads for Starlight where her brother loves and then she met her handsome cowboy and sparks fly. Really easy to read.
Excellent and well written. A sweet clean love story. Ronnie was having a rough time being fired from her job, apartment at the same time. So she packs all she can get in her car and heads for Starlight where her brother loves and then she met her handsome cowboy and sparks fly. Really easy to read.
October 9, 2019
Decorate my heart
This is not a typical cowboy story. Yes, there are horses and cows and stalls to be mucked out of course....BUT the story centers around two people very unlikely to have met or fall in love.
I love how opposites attract! So glad it works out for them in a most uncommon story under the stars!
This is not a typical cowboy story. Yes, there are horses and cows and stalls to be mucked out of course....BUT the story centers around two people very unlikely to have met or fall in love.
I love how opposites attract! So glad it works out for them in a most uncommon story under the stars!
January 28, 2020
Reality Television Drama
After being fired from her job, Ronnie runs to hide with her big brother. Only problem, he doesn't know she was fired. His best friend is one fine looking cowboy, but she's planning to go back to the big city. As they get to know each other more, neither wants to keep the other from their dream~
After being fired from her job, Ronnie runs to hide with her big brother. Only problem, he doesn't know she was fired. His best friend is one fine looking cowboy, but she's planning to go back to the big city. As they get to know each other more, neither wants to keep the other from their dream~
September 11, 2022
Likeable characters and a satisfying story. I’m glad the deception didn’t span the whole story. Much more enjoyable once they were being honest with each other. Not a fan of the “doing what’s best for you without giving you necessary information to make your own decisions” stuff they both had going on towards the end, though!
November 20, 2022
Sweet romance, an interesting storyline, and some great characters. Colten came home to Starlight to be with his parents after his dad's diagnosis, leaving behind his dream job and an ex-wife. Ronnie is just visiting after getting fired from her home-improvement show. Relationship conflicts, resolutions, and finding their dreams. Standalone, HEA.
January 20, 2019
4 stars
Sweet, clean romance. Set in Wyoming. Handsome cowboy falls for pretty city girl. Cowboy has nasty ex; city girl has been fired. The small town helps them fall in love. Happy ending.
Sweet, clean romance. Set in Wyoming. Handsome cowboy falls for pretty city girl. Cowboy has nasty ex; city girl has been fired. The small town helps them fall in love. Happy ending.
September 21, 2019
Starlight Dreamer
Had the best time reading this romance novel had to finish before putting the book down, when felt I like sitting next like I was sitting on pin and needles while the author was writing this story. This is a winner you want be disappointed.
Had the best time reading this romance novel had to finish before putting the book down, when felt I like sitting next like I was sitting on pin and needles while the author was writing this story. This is a winner you want be disappointed.
January 20, 2020
Great cowboy Hero..yes! Feisty and lovable heroine..yes! I thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary western romance and highly recommend it to others. Great characters that were well developed (even the ex-wife) and the dog. No steamy sex scenes but the romance between the two MC's warmed my kindle.
January 21, 2020
Good read
This book was good.Most cowboy stories have a twist to them. This one is unique.Woriking with an interior designer is different. It kept your interest& was fun & loving to read.
This book was good.Most cowboy stories have a twist to them. This one is unique.Woriking with an interior designer is different. It kept your interest& was fun & loving to read.
July 14, 2020
A wonderful start to this series. I’ve read these books in a crazy order, but it all works out. Amazing characters, a great small town, cowboys and family and nature and animals and so much more. Always a great read when you pick up a Winters book.
February 13, 2021
Entertaining.
Entertaining read. Just FYI, though, there is no such thing as a double saddle with 2 grooves. There are horses which ride double, but the second rider sits behind the saddle, on the back skirts.
Entertaining read. Just FYI, though, there is no such thing as a double saddle with 2 grooves. There are horses which ride double, but the second rider sits behind the saddle, on the back skirts.
June 30, 2022
Stars in my sky
Loved this one! So different than others I've read before and very refreshing. A clean but entertaining book, can't wait to see what else the other books have to offer.
Loved this one! So different than others I've read before and very refreshing. A clean but entertaining book, can't wait to see what else the other books have to offer.
July 12, 2022
happy ending
The main female character starts the story with more problems than anyone should have thrown at them in such a few days. But the way it all works out makes a enjoyable story to read.
The main female character starts the story with more problems than anyone should have thrown at them in such a few days. But the way it all works out makes a enjoyable story to read.
August 10, 2022
series. "Starlight Cowboys" series. 6 books so far. out: July 12, 2018. men, women & relationships humor. contemporary western fiction. clean & wholesome romance. western i would add in there. good read. wanna read more.
January 18, 2023
Loved it, wonderful story had me from the begining. Loved the characters, fun easy going and never giving up, taking a break is good but jumping right back in can be so much sweeter. Ranching is hard work everyday, enjoy the read I did.
September 20, 2018
☺☺☺☺
O read the second of these first, but the two are stand-alone enough to do that. Another nice romance, sweet and clean, with engaging characters and a well written story.
O read the second of these first, but the two are stand-alone enough to do that. Another nice romance, sweet and clean, with engaging characters and a well written story.
October 23, 2018
2.5 ⭐️
Very, very predictable.
Very, very predictable.
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