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Cupid, Texas #7
To Tame a Wild Cowboy
What would it take to tame a wild cowboy?
One minute, Rhett Lockhart is a love ‘em and leave ‘em bull rider with a slow, sexy smile, a swagger, and not a care in the world. The next, he learns his free-wheeling days are over: a baby has been abandoned in the hospital, and there’s no question: he’s the father. But from the first moment he gazes into his daughter’s eyes, he knows the moment has come to say ‘no’ to no-strings. It’s time to grow up.
Standing in his way is the baby’s foster mother, Tara Alzate, who doesn’t quite believe Rhett is ready to change his ways. Still, she’s not not immune to his considerable charms. So when he proposes a marriage of convenience and shared custody, against her better judgement, she says “I do.” Can Tara tame this wild cowboy and make her own, long-buried dreams come true?
One minute, Rhett Lockhart is a love ‘em and leave ‘em bull rider with a slow, sexy smile, a swagger, and not a care in the world. The next, he learns his free-wheeling days are over: a baby has been abandoned in the hospital, and there’s no question: he’s the father. But from the first moment he gazes into his daughter’s eyes, he knows the moment has come to say ‘no’ to no-strings. It’s time to grow up.
Standing in his way is the baby’s foster mother, Tara Alzate, who doesn’t quite believe Rhett is ready to change his ways. Still, she’s not not immune to his considerable charms. So when he proposes a marriage of convenience and shared custody, against her better judgement, she says “I do.” Can Tara tame this wild cowboy and make her own, long-buried dreams come true?
370 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 21, 2019
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Lori Wilde
397 books2,263 followersLori Wilde can’t remember a time when she didn’t want to write. She even went to nursing school so she could have a schedule flexible enough to allow her to write on the side. She nursed for 20 years, working in a variety of settings from the newborn nursery to the recovery room, to dialysis. But she never lost her desire to write.
She sold her first book in 1994 to Silhouette Romance but later discovered she had a flair for comedy and branched out to Harlequin Duets and now, to Blaze.
Lori is an adventuresome soul who loves to travel. She’s taken flying lessons, completed two marathons, rode in a hot-air balloon, performed with a professional jazz band, traveled Europe as a teenager, hiked volcanoes in Hawaii, trod on glaciers in Alaska, shot white-water rapids, water-skied, snow-skied, raced all-terrain vehicles, bodysurfed in the Gulf of Mexico, and photographed grizzly bears in Yellowstone.
She lives in her native Texas, with her own real-life hero, Bill.
She sold her first book in 1994 to Silhouette Romance but later discovered she had a flair for comedy and branched out to Harlequin Duets and now, to Blaze.
Lori is an adventuresome soul who loves to travel. She’s taken flying lessons, completed two marathons, rode in a hot-air balloon, performed with a professional jazz band, traveled Europe as a teenager, hiked volcanoes in Hawaii, trod on glaciers in Alaska, shot white-water rapids, water-skied, snow-skied, raced all-terrain vehicles, bodysurfed in the Gulf of Mexico, and photographed grizzly bears in Yellowstone.
She lives in her native Texas, with her own real-life hero, Bill.
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May 21, 2019
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To Tame a Wild Cowboy is the seventh book in Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas series, and my first read from the series. I didn't have a problem starting with this book though and I would say it could be read as a standalone. But if you like the book as much a I did you will definitely want to go back and read the previous ones.
Now, I'm not usually a big fan of the secret baby trope, but in this book it definitely worked for these characters. I enjoyed getting to see Rhett take the responsibility of having a daughter so seriously and I loved the sweetness of getting to see him lean on Tara for help. It wasn't always easy for them but they really came together when it mattered and I thought the story perfectly depicted how perfect they were together.
Bottom line, I definitely recommend reading this book if you're looking for a sexy as sin cowboy that has some adorable chemistry with a caring NICU nurse. The book is intriguing right from the start and will have you wanting to abandon reality as you read.
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To Tame a Wild Cowboy is the seventh book in Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas series, and my first read from the series. I didn't have a problem starting with this book though and I would say it could be read as a standalone. But if you like the book as much a I did you will definitely want to go back and read the previous ones.
Now, I'm not usually a big fan of the secret baby trope, but in this book it definitely worked for these characters. I enjoyed getting to see Rhett take the responsibility of having a daughter so seriously and I loved the sweetness of getting to see him lean on Tara for help. It wasn't always easy for them but they really came together when it mattered and I thought the story perfectly depicted how perfect they were together.
Bottom line, I definitely recommend reading this book if you're looking for a sexy as sin cowboy that has some adorable chemistry with a caring NICU nurse. The book is intriguing right from the start and will have you wanting to abandon reality as you read.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
March 28, 2019
Rhett's life was turned upside down when his attorney notifies him, he is a father. The moment he sees his premature daughter in the arms of his childhood baby sitter, Tara, the confusion, the heartache and responsibility of his playboy actions will set in motion more than he could of every imagined. And boy am I glad that we got to go along for the ride.
To Tame A Wild Cowboy is touching and heart-achingly life altering journey that Wilde masterfully pens for us to enjoy.
I received this ARC copy of To Tame a Wild Cowboy from Avon Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. To Tame a Wild Cowboy is set for publication May 28, 2019.
Written by: Lori Wilde
On Sale Date: May 28, 2019
ISBN 9780062468291, 0062468294
Mass Market | 384 pages
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
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To Tame A Wild Cowboy is touching and heart-achingly life altering journey that Wilde masterfully pens for us to enjoy.
I received this ARC copy of To Tame a Wild Cowboy from Avon Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. To Tame a Wild Cowboy is set for publication May 28, 2019.
Written by: Lori Wilde
On Sale Date: May 28, 2019
ISBN 9780062468291, 0062468294
Mass Market | 384 pages
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
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May 21, 2019
To Tame a Wild Cowboy is the 7th installment in the Cupid, Texas series and it stars a bull riding cowboy and a NICU nurse fighting for control over his baby daughter which leads to a marriage of convenience. Rhett Lockhart is on track to win the PBR championship this year when out of the blue he’s told that he fathered a child from a weekend fling. Once he sees his baby daughter Julie his world turns upside down. Can he take care of her and still stay in the PBR? What is standing in his way is her foster parent Tara Alzate, a NICU nurse who has been taking care of the baby girl since birth. The baby’s mother abandoned her so that left Tara wanting to take care of her and eventually adopt her for her own since she can’t have children of her own. Lori Wilde has brought all this to light in a contemporary romance and has nicely covered her bases with this delicate matter of fostering, infertility and parenting.
Rhett was living a lifestyle of pleasure and fun while out on the road and not dealing with commitment and family. Once he found out he was a father his life took a dramatic turn and lead him on a life altering journey in which he slowly went from a selfish individual to a doting husband and father. I loved seeing this transformation over the course of the story because it took his baby daughter Julie and the love of Tara, to see he could have a rich full life with commitment and not the trappings he thought marriage and parenthood were. The change was gradual and written well.
Tara knew that getting too close to baby Julie could be her undoing. Actually, she became the catalyst for her own personal growth story. Getting too close wasn’t an option since that is part of her job, but when it came to the baby’s father, Rhett, she knew his commitment was questionable. Once she saw how much his daughter meant to Rhett, she offered to marry him to better his chances of keeping Julie and staying in the PBR race. She would also be able to stay in Julie’s life too. A win-win for everyone. There’s a legend in Tara’s family that when you kiss your soul mate you will hear a humming sound. When she kissed Rhett for the first time on their wedding day and heard the humming sound, her marriage of convenience became anything but. Things got more interesting from that point on until the end of the book.
Lori Wilde has written a wonderful, heartfelt, romance where two individuals embark on a personal growth journey which brought them together as a family. They learned a lot about themselves and how much family, love, commitment aren’t things to be scared of but to be embraced in order flourish. It was a good read and both these characters deserved their happily ever after.
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January 6, 2019DNF @ 29%
Honestly I read the blurb for this and it was exactly what I was in the mood for but it wasn't to be.
Firstly too big a coincidence that the foster mum and biological father were so closely related.
Secondly the book starts with him in bed with a random who's name he can't remember but he can tell you which month of the calendar she was on and what she wasn't wearing in it.
Thirdly he knew there was a chance he was a father but was surprised by the news.
Fourthly he has slept with her sister.
Fifthly (yes I know these numbers aren't working but I have a rant going now) she phones said sister for advice and instead gets advice on how good he is in bed and how to get him there.
Sixthly if he winks one more time I am going to stab myself in the eye.
So yeah I am out. I really hate not finishing but I just can't anymore without my daughter and husband smashing my kindle.
Honestly I read the blurb for this and it was exactly what I was in the mood for but it wasn't to be.
Firstly too big a coincidence that the foster mum and biological father were so closely related.
Secondly the book starts with him in bed with a random who's name he can't remember but he can tell you which month of the calendar she was on and what she wasn't wearing in it.
Thirdly he knew there was a chance he was a father but was surprised by the news.
Fourthly he has slept with her sister.
Fifthly (yes I know these numbers aren't working but I have a rant going now) she phones said sister for advice and instead gets advice on how good he is in bed and how to get him there.
Sixthly if he winks one more time I am going to stab myself in the eye.
So yeah I am out. I really hate not finishing but I just can't anymore without my daughter and husband smashing my kindle.
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February 10, 2021
To Tame a Wild Cowboy features a marriage of convenience romance between a cowboy and the one woman resistant to his charms.
Rhett Lockhart is living it up on the circuit, from riding bulls to bedding any and all willing women. But that all comes crashing down when Rhett discovers an abandoned infant in the hospital is his child. Rhett knows it's time to turn his life around, but the baby's foster mother doesn't believe he's willing to actually change. Tara Alzate grew up with the Lockharts and knows just how irresponsible Rhett can be. But with the prospect of losing Julie, the two decide to enter into a marriage of convenience to keep her close.
I'll just come out and say I didn't like this book very much and Rhett is the primary reason why. He's a terrible person and I can find no redeeming qualities in him that would make him a good romance hero. He calls all women sweetheart to make up for the fact he doesn't remember their names, believes he can charm his way out of any situation, and finds ways around doing the right thing just so he can have what he wants. In a word, he's selfish and honestly I didn't feel like that changed over the course of the book. By the book's end I hated him just as much as I did when he was introduced.
Tara started out as a character I enjoyed but that slowly went away over the course of the book. Initially she's strong, stands up for the helpless child in her care, and doesn't cater to Rhett's every whim. I thought she would be good at standing up to Rhett and telling him the way he does things is wrong. Unfortunately as the book went on, she lost her spark and slowly started giving in to Rhett just because she was attracted to him or the sex was good. Sadly that made her a heroine I couldn't root for.
The one thing I did like about this book was the extensive group of side characters. Both Rhett and Tara have a number of siblings who appear frequently throughout the book and I'm definitely interested in some of their stories. I will admit I find it a bit odd that their siblings are married to one another, but it's not a huge deterrent for me. So I may come back to the series at some point in the future to read their books, but after this one I won't be in a rush to do so.
Overall To Tame a Wild Cowboy was a disappointing read and definitely not the book for me.
**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
Rhett Lockhart is living it up on the circuit, from riding bulls to bedding any and all willing women. But that all comes crashing down when Rhett discovers an abandoned infant in the hospital is his child. Rhett knows it's time to turn his life around, but the baby's foster mother doesn't believe he's willing to actually change. Tara Alzate grew up with the Lockharts and knows just how irresponsible Rhett can be. But with the prospect of losing Julie, the two decide to enter into a marriage of convenience to keep her close.
I'll just come out and say I didn't like this book very much and Rhett is the primary reason why. He's a terrible person and I can find no redeeming qualities in him that would make him a good romance hero. He calls all women sweetheart to make up for the fact he doesn't remember their names, believes he can charm his way out of any situation, and finds ways around doing the right thing just so he can have what he wants. In a word, he's selfish and honestly I didn't feel like that changed over the course of the book. By the book's end I hated him just as much as I did when he was introduced.
Tara started out as a character I enjoyed but that slowly went away over the course of the book. Initially she's strong, stands up for the helpless child in her care, and doesn't cater to Rhett's every whim. I thought she would be good at standing up to Rhett and telling him the way he does things is wrong. Unfortunately as the book went on, she lost her spark and slowly started giving in to Rhett just because she was attracted to him or the sex was good. Sadly that made her a heroine I couldn't root for.
The one thing I did like about this book was the extensive group of side characters. Both Rhett and Tara have a number of siblings who appear frequently throughout the book and I'm definitely interested in some of their stories. I will admit I find it a bit odd that their siblings are married to one another, but it's not a huge deterrent for me. So I may come back to the series at some point in the future to read their books, but after this one I won't be in a rush to do so.
Overall To Tame a Wild Cowboy was a disappointing read and definitely not the book for me.
**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
June 30, 2025
We get it they were yearning for each other. It was ight. I don’t think I can read another cowboy book. So how do you tame a wild cowboy? Try to take custody of his child
June 3, 2019
See the full review at HarlequinJunkie.com
To Tame a Wild Cowboy was a seductive slow burn romance between a sexy rodeo star and a lovely NICU nurse with tons of history together. Complicated, passionate and yet tender, this latest meant-to-be pairing in Lori Wilde’s Cupid, Texas series was a complete knockout.
I’ve been a fan of Lori Wilde’s work for years, with her hotter than sin cowboys and the beautiful, feisty women who take them down a peg or two. (lol) And this Cupid, Texas series really showcases her unique characters so very well. I love that there was a shared background between Tara and Rhett in this book; that they already had a rather complex history... Read More
To Tame a Wild Cowboy was a seductive slow burn romance between a sexy rodeo star and a lovely NICU nurse with tons of history together. Complicated, passionate and yet tender, this latest meant-to-be pairing in Lori Wilde’s Cupid, Texas series was a complete knockout.
I’ve been a fan of Lori Wilde’s work for years, with her hotter than sin cowboys and the beautiful, feisty women who take them down a peg or two. (lol) And this Cupid, Texas series really showcases her unique characters so very well. I love that there was a shared background between Tara and Rhett in this book; that they already had a rather complex history... Read More
May 15, 2019
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Avon in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I love this author and I have enjoyed seeing her stories evolve over the years and I have to say that this series, has been a struggle at times, nothing specific about any of the stories that are written, but I have had a more difficult time being engaged by them. At least in comparison to her older books. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book here showed such engagement that I didn't want to put this book DOWN!! It was such a page-turner, and one I totally didn't expect and boy I got such a kick out of this book. Its far from perfect, but it had such delicious fun times and I do adore a sexy rodeo cowboy to lust over and the hero involved is the ticket for any romance lover.
In To Tame A Wild Cowboy, we have a story that begins with our hero who is living the perfect life for a man seeing thrills and excitement. But there is much more to this cowboy than meets the eye. Rhett Lockhart is a rising star for the rodeo and he is so close to winning and accomplishing his dream. Rhett is unlike his brothers and with his issues with his father, needed to be able to prove himself, and so he left home and created his own wealth. But just months before the rodeo finals, he learns that he is a father to a baby girl whose mother abandoned her at the hospital. So Rhett has to make some important decisions, including if he wants to be a father or not.
Our heroine enters the story, Tara, is a nurse and after losing the chance to have a family she has craved the chance to be a mother. And when she becomes the foster mother for an abandoned infant preemie, so wants to be her real mother but there is one problem....the father wants his daughter and even though Tara loves her she knows that she might lose her. But there are many more issues involved with Rhett claiming his daughter, and a marriage of convenience comes into play. But will their relationship turn into something more than just a physical attraction....
To Tame A Wild Cowboy is pretty much everything in the title....hehe....I was pretty impressed with how this author handled a rodeo theme, I don't believe she has done this before so I found it really engaging. Now I do want to point out that my one main issue with the book is our heroine. I really REALLY wanted to love her, but she was so judgmental on Rhett's lifestyle and the fact that he enjoys having sex. And yes he does "sow quite a few of his wild oats" but I honestly didn't find anything super wrong with his lifestyle, and the heroine has been judging him like this since he was a teenager. So I really didn't care in how she treated him, she eventually softens towards him but it was a problematic type of behavior that rubbed me the wrong way.
There is so much character growth that we find in our hero's journey as he discovers what it's like to be a father and what he is willing to do to be the father that his daughter needs. We see how his universe changes from the first moment that he holds her, and his priorities change. He does make an effort in trying to balance out his career and the family he has chosen, but it's not easy for him but I do love the change in him as fatherhood creates a more grounded man that is trying to be a better man. The romance that develops between these two is feisty, on the edge and unpredictable at times. We see that court decisions don't always turn out the way we expect and really left me in suspense until the very end.
Overall I was impressed with How To Tame A Wild Cowboy, a heartfelt love story that takes us on a vibrant emotional journey that is guaranteed to tangle with your emotions and tug at those heartstrings...a romance that is emotionally stunning!
I love this author and I have enjoyed seeing her stories evolve over the years and I have to say that this series, has been a struggle at times, nothing specific about any of the stories that are written, but I have had a more difficult time being engaged by them. At least in comparison to her older books. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book here showed such engagement that I didn't want to put this book DOWN!! It was such a page-turner, and one I totally didn't expect and boy I got such a kick out of this book. Its far from perfect, but it had such delicious fun times and I do adore a sexy rodeo cowboy to lust over and the hero involved is the ticket for any romance lover.
In To Tame A Wild Cowboy, we have a story that begins with our hero who is living the perfect life for a man seeing thrills and excitement. But there is much more to this cowboy than meets the eye. Rhett Lockhart is a rising star for the rodeo and he is so close to winning and accomplishing his dream. Rhett is unlike his brothers and with his issues with his father, needed to be able to prove himself, and so he left home and created his own wealth. But just months before the rodeo finals, he learns that he is a father to a baby girl whose mother abandoned her at the hospital. So Rhett has to make some important decisions, including if he wants to be a father or not.
Our heroine enters the story, Tara, is a nurse and after losing the chance to have a family she has craved the chance to be a mother. And when she becomes the foster mother for an abandoned infant preemie, so wants to be her real mother but there is one problem....the father wants his daughter and even though Tara loves her she knows that she might lose her. But there are many more issues involved with Rhett claiming his daughter, and a marriage of convenience comes into play. But will their relationship turn into something more than just a physical attraction....
He was the ONE. the mate fated just for her. So said Granny's legend. So said the humming in her head. So said the riotous song in her heart. She loved him.
To Tame A Wild Cowboy is pretty much everything in the title....hehe....I was pretty impressed with how this author handled a rodeo theme, I don't believe she has done this before so I found it really engaging. Now I do want to point out that my one main issue with the book is our heroine. I really REALLY wanted to love her, but she was so judgmental on Rhett's lifestyle and the fact that he enjoys having sex. And yes he does "sow quite a few of his wild oats" but I honestly didn't find anything super wrong with his lifestyle, and the heroine has been judging him like this since he was a teenager. So I really didn't care in how she treated him, she eventually softens towards him but it was a problematic type of behavior that rubbed me the wrong way.
There is so much character growth that we find in our hero's journey as he discovers what it's like to be a father and what he is willing to do to be the father that his daughter needs. We see how his universe changes from the first moment that he holds her, and his priorities change. He does make an effort in trying to balance out his career and the family he has chosen, but it's not easy for him but I do love the change in him as fatherhood creates a more grounded man that is trying to be a better man. The romance that develops between these two is feisty, on the edge and unpredictable at times. We see that court decisions don't always turn out the way we expect and really left me in suspense until the very end.
Overall I was impressed with How To Tame A Wild Cowboy, a heartfelt love story that takes us on a vibrant emotional journey that is guaranteed to tangle with your emotions and tug at those heartstrings...a romance that is emotionally stunning!
May 20, 2019
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I so love visiting Cupid, Texas. Such wonderful characters live here. Up this time is Rhett Lockhart and Tara Alzate.
I totally loved Rhett. He's such a great guy even if he's not sure he can be. When he finds out that he has a child as scared as he is he decides to be there for his daughter. Since he has spent most of his life running free fatherhood isn't something that comes easy to him. But he does what needs to be done even if it takes him a while to figure out what that is.
Tara at time rubbed me wrong. I just couldn't handle her at times. She feels she smart and better at everything than everyone else. She treats Rhett pretty horribly. Yes, her heart is broken thinking she will lose the little girl she's come to think of as her own and I get that, but this woman really needs to either get laid or something.
I had a hard time liking her for most of the book. The funny part is that Rhett seemed to get her. Yeah, she hurt him at times but he seemed to deal with it. I guess if he didn't mind why should I.
For the most part, this is a really good story. So many good emotions are felt throughout the book. I laughed, I cried and I even yelled. We all know who I was yelling at, don't we? Not to worry, Tara isn't the only person I thought was shit. I didn't care for the Judge either. All this "your a bull rider, it's dangerous. Either stop doing what you do or lose your child crap. So would she act the same way if he was a cop, firefighter or soldier? All those jobs carry risk too.
Can you tell I really liked Rhett? Ha! It shows, doesn't it? Even with all the crap, I didn't care for I still really enjoyed the story. I guess sometimes you really need the crap to make a good involved story.
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I so love visiting Cupid, Texas. Such wonderful characters live here. Up this time is Rhett Lockhart and Tara Alzate.
I totally loved Rhett. He's such a great guy even if he's not sure he can be. When he finds out that he has a child as scared as he is he decides to be there for his daughter. Since he has spent most of his life running free fatherhood isn't something that comes easy to him. But he does what needs to be done even if it takes him a while to figure out what that is.
Tara at time rubbed me wrong. I just couldn't handle her at times. She feels she smart and better at everything than everyone else. She treats Rhett pretty horribly. Yes, her heart is broken thinking she will lose the little girl she's come to think of as her own and I get that, but this woman really needs to either get laid or something.
I had a hard time liking her for most of the book. The funny part is that Rhett seemed to get her. Yeah, she hurt him at times but he seemed to deal with it. I guess if he didn't mind why should I.
For the most part, this is a really good story. So many good emotions are felt throughout the book. I laughed, I cried and I even yelled. We all know who I was yelling at, don't we? Not to worry, Tara isn't the only person I thought was shit. I didn't care for the Judge either. All this "your a bull rider, it's dangerous. Either stop doing what you do or lose your child crap. So would she act the same way if he was a cop, firefighter or soldier? All those jobs carry risk too.
Can you tell I really liked Rhett? Ha! It shows, doesn't it? Even with all the crap, I didn't care for I still really enjoyed the story. I guess sometimes you really need the crap to make a good involved story.
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January 15, 2019
Cupid, Texas is the home of the wealthy Lockharts and their close friends, the Alzate family. Rhett Lockhart is so close to being named the top bull rider in the country when he finds out that he now has a young daughter. She is in foster care with his childhood friend, Tara Alzate, a RN who specializes in infant care. Rhett wants custody of his daughter but Tara wants to adopt her. There is much more to the story, but I don’t want to ruin it for you! Enjoyed this book, great characters and lots of romance make this a four star for me!
To Tame a Wild Cowboy by Lori Wilde will be published May 21, 2019 by Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
To Tame a Wild Cowboy by Lori Wilde will be published May 21, 2019 by Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
August 2, 2019
Rhett Lockhart tidak pernah berpikir dirinya akan memiliki keluarga. Bak disambar geledek, Rhett shock berat saat tahu dirinya telah menjadi seorang ayah dari bayi perempuan prematur. Rhett sangat tergoda utk mengambil solusi termudah, menyerahkan si bayi, Julie ke tangan seorang perawat yg sangat kompeten, Tara Alzate. Tapi sejak pertama kali dia memeluk Julie, Rhett tahu hatinya sudah tertambat pada bayi mungil ini. Dia harus mengajukan perwalian pada bayi biologisnya ini.
Tara dan Rhett sudah saling kenal sejak mereka masih kanak-kanak. Mereka seperti kucing dan anjing, apalagi Rhett pernah tidur dgn adiknya. Mereka terpaksa menjadi "keluarga" karena adik Tara menikah dgn abang Rhett. Jadi, mengapa Tara tetap tidak bisa menolak pesona si koboi yg banyak lagak ini? Tara malah memberikan solusi bagi mereka berdua, marriage in convenience, tetapi bagaimana pengaturannya? Apakah adil bagi mereka berdua yg tidak punya kecocokan sama sekali, pengecualian mereka sama-sama mau membesarkan bayi Julie ini?
Saya suka plot dan trope cerita ini, tema "musuh jadi kekasih", dan secara gamblang author mendeskripsikan semua perbedaan sifat, watak mereka yg seperti air dan minyak, bumi dan langit ini. Saya suka sarkasme yg mereka lontarkan ke satu sama lain. Tapi saya juga trenyuh pada confessions mereka yg jujur dan sangat dewasa. Biasanya saya tidak suka jika dlm cerita romance, banyak anggota keluarga yg memprovokasi hubungan mereka, tapi di buku ini agak pengecualian, karena saya demen Aria (adik Tara) super usil ini.
Walaupun di klimaks cerita saya nyaris "jantungan", tapi author memang hebat menjadikan momen tsb sbg refleksi diri masing-masing, utk tidak egois satu sama lain. Intinya, hubungan mereka satu sama lain mengubah mereka ke arah yg positif dan optimis. Saya jadi pengen baca buku-buku lainnya di seri ini, karena sangat layak utk dibaca. Perubahan itu butuh kedewasaan, tanggungjawab dan cinta yg luar biasa.
Tara dan Rhett sudah saling kenal sejak mereka masih kanak-kanak. Mereka seperti kucing dan anjing, apalagi Rhett pernah tidur dgn adiknya. Mereka terpaksa menjadi "keluarga" karena adik Tara menikah dgn abang Rhett. Jadi, mengapa Tara tetap tidak bisa menolak pesona si koboi yg banyak lagak ini? Tara malah memberikan solusi bagi mereka berdua, marriage in convenience, tetapi bagaimana pengaturannya? Apakah adil bagi mereka berdua yg tidak punya kecocokan sama sekali, pengecualian mereka sama-sama mau membesarkan bayi Julie ini?
Saya suka plot dan trope cerita ini, tema "musuh jadi kekasih", dan secara gamblang author mendeskripsikan semua perbedaan sifat, watak mereka yg seperti air dan minyak, bumi dan langit ini. Saya suka sarkasme yg mereka lontarkan ke satu sama lain. Tapi saya juga trenyuh pada confessions mereka yg jujur dan sangat dewasa. Biasanya saya tidak suka jika dlm cerita romance, banyak anggota keluarga yg memprovokasi hubungan mereka, tapi di buku ini agak pengecualian, karena saya demen Aria (adik Tara) super usil ini.
Walaupun di klimaks cerita saya nyaris "jantungan", tapi author memang hebat menjadikan momen tsb sbg refleksi diri masing-masing, utk tidak egois satu sama lain. Intinya, hubungan mereka satu sama lain mengubah mereka ke arah yg positif dan optimis. Saya jadi pengen baca buku-buku lainnya di seri ini, karena sangat layak utk dibaca. Perubahan itu butuh kedewasaan, tanggungjawab dan cinta yg luar biasa.
May 21, 2019
I LOVE Lori Wilde's books. This lady can tell a cowboy romance story that holds me spellbound all the way to the end and then I want MORE! Her books are just a "little" addictive and I love every one of them.
Rhett Lockhart easily fits the description of a wild playboy that loves the buckle bunnies. He's had his fair share of one night stands but this time there is a tiny little baby that has been left behind. Under that bad boy wild child persona is the heart of a good cowboy that loves his family and is taken to his daughter the moment he sees her.
Tara Alzate has suffered some incredible losses recently. When a sweet little baby girl was abandoned by her mother she quickly steps in. She loves children and she bonds with this sweet little girl, Julie right away. Julie needs care and Tara is a neonatal nurse that is more than happy to give Julie the medical care she needs along with a mother's love. When Julie is released from the hospital she goes home with Tara has her foster mother.
Rhett and Tara put a plan together after a lot of thinking, planning, and working together. What they didn't count on was the incredible attraction they feel for each other or the feelings that start to grow the more time they spend together as a couple and as a family.
I loved watching Tara form a new opinion of Rhett as she sees how much his daughter means to him and that maybe Rhett isn't that playboy, love'em and leave'em type everyone thinks he can't possibly outgrow.
I love that both Tara and Rhett have family that are a big part of the storyline. It's great to see the siblings the parents, and the other kids in the family play a huge part in Tara, Rhett, and Julie's lives. I think it adds so much to the story when you can see how the family interacts.
This is part of the Cupid, Texas series. So if you have had the pleasure of reading the other books in this series then you are in a for a treat. You are going to get a chance to catch up with old friends. I know I sure did enjoy seeing how things were going with the Alzate and Lockhart family.
No worries if you haven't had a chance to read the other books in this series. Lori Wilde does a great job of writing the book so that you can truly enjoy this as the first book you have read in the series and not feel like you are missing large pieces of info. You may want to grab a few more books in this series though when you grab this one. They are all SO Good that I know you'll want to grab a few more to devour.
Overall this is an incredible cowboy story with lots of family involvement, a romance that starts out a little rough that turns into an incredibly sweet yet so hot romance, the love that parents have for a child whether it is a blood child or a child of their heart, and of course there is plenty of drama. There are a few spots that I had to break out the Kleenex. I don't want to tell you too much but there are a few times I was really swiping at those tears.
I have enjoyed all the books in the Cupid, Texas series and I can not wait to see what Ms. Wilde will come up with next. I know I am always excited to hear she has a new book out. She is at the top of my MUST read list.
I was given the opportunity to read this incredible story and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you.
Rhett Lockhart easily fits the description of a wild playboy that loves the buckle bunnies. He's had his fair share of one night stands but this time there is a tiny little baby that has been left behind. Under that bad boy wild child persona is the heart of a good cowboy that loves his family and is taken to his daughter the moment he sees her.
Tara Alzate has suffered some incredible losses recently. When a sweet little baby girl was abandoned by her mother she quickly steps in. She loves children and she bonds with this sweet little girl, Julie right away. Julie needs care and Tara is a neonatal nurse that is more than happy to give Julie the medical care she needs along with a mother's love. When Julie is released from the hospital she goes home with Tara has her foster mother.
Rhett and Tara put a plan together after a lot of thinking, planning, and working together. What they didn't count on was the incredible attraction they feel for each other or the feelings that start to grow the more time they spend together as a couple and as a family.
I loved watching Tara form a new opinion of Rhett as she sees how much his daughter means to him and that maybe Rhett isn't that playboy, love'em and leave'em type everyone thinks he can't possibly outgrow.
I love that both Tara and Rhett have family that are a big part of the storyline. It's great to see the siblings the parents, and the other kids in the family play a huge part in Tara, Rhett, and Julie's lives. I think it adds so much to the story when you can see how the family interacts.
This is part of the Cupid, Texas series. So if you have had the pleasure of reading the other books in this series then you are in a for a treat. You are going to get a chance to catch up with old friends. I know I sure did enjoy seeing how things were going with the Alzate and Lockhart family.
No worries if you haven't had a chance to read the other books in this series. Lori Wilde does a great job of writing the book so that you can truly enjoy this as the first book you have read in the series and not feel like you are missing large pieces of info. You may want to grab a few more books in this series though when you grab this one. They are all SO Good that I know you'll want to grab a few more to devour.
Overall this is an incredible cowboy story with lots of family involvement, a romance that starts out a little rough that turns into an incredibly sweet yet so hot romance, the love that parents have for a child whether it is a blood child or a child of their heart, and of course there is plenty of drama. There are a few spots that I had to break out the Kleenex. I don't want to tell you too much but there are a few times I was really swiping at those tears.
I have enjoyed all the books in the Cupid, Texas series and I can not wait to see what Ms. Wilde will come up with next. I know I am always excited to hear she has a new book out. She is at the top of my MUST read list.
I was given the opportunity to read this incredible story and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you.
May 18, 2019
The Lockharts and the Alzates have a long history, with more than one generation of Alzates working on the Lockhart's ranch. The families are friends, their kids grew up together and two Alzate girls have married two of the Lockhart boys, so their lives are intertwined. Rhett Lockhart is a carefree, no-strings rodeo cowboy whose longest commitment is to the eight seconds he spends on the back of a bull. All that changes when he finds out he has a baby daughter who was abandoned at the hospital by her mother. Tara Alzate is the NICU nurse who has spent the last four months nurturing Rhett's baby. She not only became a foster mother for the baby, but she’d love nothing more than to adopt little Julie.
Now, you’d think these two family friends would work together for this sweet little baby, and after a couple bumps, they do find a routine that works. But when the judge threatens Rhett's custody if he doesn’t quit bull riding, the logical next step appears to be for Rhett and Tara to marry. It’s not quite the leap it seems, especially when another threat to custody of Julie arises. And while Rhett and Tara may be an unlikely couple, when Rhett reflects back on pivotal moments in his life, he realizes Tara was a part of them. There's a lot more to Rhett than what’s seen at first glance, and I suspect he’s always been a bit in love with Tara.
I love Cupid, Texas, and I’m wild about Wilde's cowboys! Rhett is exactly the type of cowboy hero that makes for the most delightful reading. All swagger, charm and sexy grins with hidden depths and a heart of gold! He may play fast and loose on the rodeo circuit, but one look into the beautiful eyes of his precious little girl is all it takes for Rhett to commit for a lifetime.
Tara is a little prickly, a bit of a know-it-all (she is four years older than Rhett and used to babysit him, after all) but she has the intelligence, strength and determination we all admire in a heroine. And she will do absolutely anything to see that little Julie is well cared for and thriving. She's just the kind of gal a guy like Rhett needs in his corner, and when worry and doubt crop up, she’s there to encourage and support him. I love these two together. Their journey to forever is touching, steamy, humorous and a little angsty, and if you love cowboy heroes, you’ll adore this story.
*I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
Now, you’d think these two family friends would work together for this sweet little baby, and after a couple bumps, they do find a routine that works. But when the judge threatens Rhett's custody if he doesn’t quit bull riding, the logical next step appears to be for Rhett and Tara to marry. It’s not quite the leap it seems, especially when another threat to custody of Julie arises. And while Rhett and Tara may be an unlikely couple, when Rhett reflects back on pivotal moments in his life, he realizes Tara was a part of them. There's a lot more to Rhett than what’s seen at first glance, and I suspect he’s always been a bit in love with Tara.
I love Cupid, Texas, and I’m wild about Wilde's cowboys! Rhett is exactly the type of cowboy hero that makes for the most delightful reading. All swagger, charm and sexy grins with hidden depths and a heart of gold! He may play fast and loose on the rodeo circuit, but one look into the beautiful eyes of his precious little girl is all it takes for Rhett to commit for a lifetime.
Tara is a little prickly, a bit of a know-it-all (she is four years older than Rhett and used to babysit him, after all) but she has the intelligence, strength and determination we all admire in a heroine. And she will do absolutely anything to see that little Julie is well cared for and thriving. She's just the kind of gal a guy like Rhett needs in his corner, and when worry and doubt crop up, she’s there to encourage and support him. I love these two together. Their journey to forever is touching, steamy, humorous and a little angsty, and if you love cowboy heroes, you’ll adore this story.
*I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
May 21, 2019
To Tame a Wild Cowboy by Lori Wilde is a super sweet yet sexy read. The tough one nighter cowboy soon hangs up his hat to become the father his baby girl he needs. That alone had me eating up cowboy, Rhett Lockhart. The fact that he's quit his bachelor ways to do what's right for his child melts my heart. I was hooked. He was the bait, and my falling for him was unstoppable.
Lori Wilde created a unique twist to hot cowboys like Rhett. Most of them are forced to reckon with the consequences of their one night affairs. Yet this hot man, instantly vows to do everything for his baby girl. He took responsibility seriously enough without needing a push. He owned up to his actions.
Then, there's single mom, Tara. She is his baby girl's adoptive mother. However, she does not think Rhett will do anything but party. A part of her hopes the wild cowboy does in fact settle for the long commitment. Before too long, both end up with in heated situation that could lead to a happily ever after. Only they will have to put their fears aside, and let their hearts guide them.
Lori Wilde creates a beautiful story. I could not stop rooting for both characters. Especially, for Rhett. I wanted him to prove to Tara he could be what he said he would be. A daddy for his little girl. Overall, I was swept away with every page. Humor, romance, and hope were major themes. I recommend it to all.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
Lori Wilde created a unique twist to hot cowboys like Rhett. Most of them are forced to reckon with the consequences of their one night affairs. Yet this hot man, instantly vows to do everything for his baby girl. He took responsibility seriously enough without needing a push. He owned up to his actions.
Then, there's single mom, Tara. She is his baby girl's adoptive mother. However, she does not think Rhett will do anything but party. A part of her hopes the wild cowboy does in fact settle for the long commitment. Before too long, both end up with in heated situation that could lead to a happily ever after. Only they will have to put their fears aside, and let their hearts guide them.
Lori Wilde creates a beautiful story. I could not stop rooting for both characters. Especially, for Rhett. I wanted him to prove to Tara he could be what he said he would be. A daddy for his little girl. Overall, I was swept away with every page. Humor, romance, and hope were major themes. I recommend it to all.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
May 8, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed the story of Tara and Rhett. The pages flew by as I was reading. Not your typical “marriage of convenience” romance novel, their love story possesses interesting layers - complicated family dynamics, health issues, and even a lesson on bull riding (the definitions at the beginning of each chapter are fun facts). Lori Wilde writes with a warmth and attention to detail that draws you in, so you really get to know the characters. This book can be read as a stand alone novel. However, if this is your first visit to Cupid, Texas, you will want to check out the other books in this series. If you are returning to Cupid, you will enjoy the new love story, as well as familiar characters from previous books. One of my favorite series!
May 22, 2019
Let us get this show started. Rhett Lockhart one hot, sexy, steamy, cowboy right down to the Stetson and the boots. He's a cowboy down to the bone and his way of loving them and leaving them may have just come to an end with the arrival of a baby and it's foster mother. Things soon turn to what's best for baby.
We find ourselves back in Cupid, TX and the wonderful characters that have been presented to us over the years. Rhett's no stranger to the life of ranching, rodeo shows, screaming women, and one-night stands, but what he wasn't prepared for was a daughter. One that he very much wanted. Just how far would he go to have his daughter in his life. Rhett finds that life is not as simple as he may have thought it to be. Being a father takes work and compromise. Tara becomes part of that work and compromise. Watching their journey was entertaining. The growth of the characters, mainly Rhett, gives you something to continue to turn the pages for.
Tara comes with her own set of issues. She wants a family so much that she has fallen hopelessly in love with a baby that's not her's. But that may be power for the course. She was a nurse and nurturing was part of her nature.
Come in and enjoy this journey of self-discovery, understanding choices, making compromises, and romance.
We find ourselves back in Cupid, TX and the wonderful characters that have been presented to us over the years. Rhett's no stranger to the life of ranching, rodeo shows, screaming women, and one-night stands, but what he wasn't prepared for was a daughter. One that he very much wanted. Just how far would he go to have his daughter in his life. Rhett finds that life is not as simple as he may have thought it to be. Being a father takes work and compromise. Tara becomes part of that work and compromise. Watching their journey was entertaining. The growth of the characters, mainly Rhett, gives you something to continue to turn the pages for.
Tara comes with her own set of issues. She wants a family so much that she has fallen hopelessly in love with a baby that's not her's. But that may be power for the course. She was a nurse and nurturing was part of her nature.
Come in and enjoy this journey of self-discovery, understanding choices, making compromises, and romance.
May 18, 2019
The wandering playboy finally becomes a man. To Tame A Wild Cowboy goes from hopelessly immature to coming of age. Lori Wilde shows us the beauty of growing up and the heartache of falling in love. Rhett is in for the surprise of his life times two. One adorable baby girl will change two lives and help two lost hearts finally find their way home. Wilde put the three S's on display. Sexy, sassy and sweet will steal away with any heart.
May 28, 2019
Review to follow...
March 21, 2019
Filled with family, warmth and love.
Tara is a wonderful character, as a sister, daughter, granddaughter and NICU nurse. She takes custody of an abandoned premature little girl with many resulting needs. It's a wonderful story that I enjoyed so much.
Tara is a wonderful character, as a sister, daughter, granddaughter and NICU nurse. She takes custody of an abandoned premature little girl with many resulting needs. It's a wonderful story that I enjoyed so much.
March 21, 2019
I loved the book, which I won an ARC of from Lori Wilder. We have Rhett, the bull rider with the laid back attitude about relationships and not wanting anything to do with commitment. Then he learns he’s a father and that his little daughter had been abandoned. Then there’s Tara, the NICU nurse caring for the abandoned child, who also hopes to adopt the baby. She’s shocked when she finds out that she knows the child’s father once the DNA results are in. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I’ll just say there is tension, legal drama, family connections, romance and more.
February 25, 2019
It's been a while since I read a book by Lori Wilde and although I read some of the previous books in the series, I had forgotten, so I was a bit hesitant to start the book. Once I got started I was thrilled. The books, although set in Cupid, TX are all standalones about different people in the town.
Rhett and Tara have a history having grown up together. He's rich and his family owns a large spread while her dad was the foreman on the ranch. She babysat Rhett, even though there's only a 4 year age difference but as a 10 year old he was a handful.
As a professional bull rider and single guy he avails himself of all the beauties that follow the sport. Always just a one night stand and never at his place. Tara was engaged and pregnant when her fiance died of a rare form of meningitis and she lost her baby. Medical issues appear to have ended her chance at carrying a baby to term. As a NICU nurse she loves babies and falls in love with one particular cutie whose 21 year old mom abandoned her at the hospital, finding newborn preemie care overwhelming. Tara gets approved and trained as a foster mom and when Rhett is one of 4 men tested to determine fatherhood, the fun begins.,
Their families and background provide fun and lively times as the two families are intertwined and the siblings have grown up together, Everyone, including Tara's grandmother have thoughts about the relationship Tara and Rhett enter into on behalf of the baby. Will he give up being a professional bull rider for the love of a good woman and the baby he's come to love or will Tara move back to El Paso and resume her life after their family is threatened. You'll have to read to find out but I thoroughly enjoyed the give and take between these two and how they come to realize what is most important in life. It can be read as a standalone as I found background information on the other family members was provided throughout the story. I'm sure you'll enjoy this story as much as I did!
I was provided a free ARC eBook from the Publisher and Net Galley in exchange for my honest comments.
Rhett and Tara have a history having grown up together. He's rich and his family owns a large spread while her dad was the foreman on the ranch. She babysat Rhett, even though there's only a 4 year age difference but as a 10 year old he was a handful.
As a professional bull rider and single guy he avails himself of all the beauties that follow the sport. Always just a one night stand and never at his place. Tara was engaged and pregnant when her fiance died of a rare form of meningitis and she lost her baby. Medical issues appear to have ended her chance at carrying a baby to term. As a NICU nurse she loves babies and falls in love with one particular cutie whose 21 year old mom abandoned her at the hospital, finding newborn preemie care overwhelming. Tara gets approved and trained as a foster mom and when Rhett is one of 4 men tested to determine fatherhood, the fun begins.,
Their families and background provide fun and lively times as the two families are intertwined and the siblings have grown up together, Everyone, including Tara's grandmother have thoughts about the relationship Tara and Rhett enter into on behalf of the baby. Will he give up being a professional bull rider for the love of a good woman and the baby he's come to love or will Tara move back to El Paso and resume her life after their family is threatened. You'll have to read to find out but I thoroughly enjoyed the give and take between these two and how they come to realize what is most important in life. It can be read as a standalone as I found background information on the other family members was provided throughout the story. I'm sure you'll enjoy this story as much as I did!
I was provided a free ARC eBook from the Publisher and Net Galley in exchange for my honest comments.
March 25, 2019
**Of all the Cupid, Texas books, this ranks as my most favorite.** This was a well-written, gritty story that certainly had its sass. Serious subject matter: actions have consequences. Even though they have a history of sorts, and as much as Tara wanted to deny it, Rhett and Tara have the chemistry and understanding of each other. As for Julie, her situation could have been heartbreaking, but in the end it worked out for all, and she will be loved by the Lockharts and Alzates.
I received this book as an unedited copy.
I received this book as an unedited copy.
May 26, 2019
Good book. In previous books, Rhett has been the laid-back, fun-loving bull rider who flits happily from rodeo to rodeo and buckle bunny to buckle bunny. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary except when it comes to his bid for the bull riding championship. He gets the shock of his life when he finds out that one of his one-night stands resulted in a baby girl who has been abandoned by her mother. He fell hard for little Julie, and though uncertain of his abilities, he was determined to be a good father to her. A potential obstacle to his plans is the baby's foster mother, Tara. Tara is the NICU nurse who cared for Julie while she was in the hospital and became the baby's foster mother. Tara wants to adopt Julie herself and isn't so sure that Rhett is up to the task.
I loved Rhett, even in the earlier books. There was no meanness in his avoidance of commitment - he always made sure the women he was with knew the score. He could have given up his rights and just walked away, but he didn't. My heart melted during the scene when he first held Julie, and you could see her grab his heart in her tiny fingers. I also liked that he wasn't too proud to admit that he needed Tara's help.
I had a little harder time liking Tara, especially at the beginning. She came across as very judgmental of Rhett and his life, even though he wasn't hurting anyone. She seemed far more interested in doing what she could to keep Julie for herself instead of being with her father. I wasn't sure if she was going to help Rhett or try to sabotage him, so I was happy to see her do the right thing. I did ache for her and the reasons she wanted Julie so much.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Rhett and Tara. Because of their long history, they knew each other pretty well already. Once they came to grips with Rhett's intention to raise Julie himself, they formed an excellent working relationship. Neither of them expected the attraction that flared between them. When obstacles are placed in Rhett's way during his attempt to gain permanent custody of Julie, Tara proposes a marriage of convenience. This will keep her in Julie's life and allow Rhett to continue to follow his dreams. I had to laugh at the way the marriage of convenience part didn't last past the wedding night. The attraction between them was too strong for a platonic relationship to have a chance at succeeding. I loved seeing them settle into happy family life, though both of them tried to deny the feelings that were growing between them. I ached for them both when their custody of Julie was unexpectedly threatened, and they believed that she was all that held them together. It took being apart for them to realize what their feelings for each other were. I loved Rhett's self-reflection and look at his future without Tara and decide that wasn't what he wanted. I loved the shock of the people around him as he took the only action he could. Tara had already accepted her feelings for Rhett but thought she was doing the right thing by letting him go. I loved seeing her best friend read her the riot act and give Tara the push she needed. Their reunion was awesome, and it was followed by an unexpected and very welcome surprise. The epilogue was great.
I enjoyed most of the secondary characters. It was great to see characters from previous books, especially with the way that the two families have intermarried. I loved Granny, and her stories of the humming heard when you kissed The One. Like her sisters before her, Tara didn't believe until it happened to her. My least favorite character was the judge. I couldn't believe her attitude about Rhett's career of bull riding. Would she do the same to a father who was a cop, soldier, firefighter, etc.? And then her actions regarding Julie's mother made it even worse. Someone needed to bring her into the 21st century.
I loved Rhett, even in the earlier books. There was no meanness in his avoidance of commitment - he always made sure the women he was with knew the score. He could have given up his rights and just walked away, but he didn't. My heart melted during the scene when he first held Julie, and you could see her grab his heart in her tiny fingers. I also liked that he wasn't too proud to admit that he needed Tara's help.
I had a little harder time liking Tara, especially at the beginning. She came across as very judgmental of Rhett and his life, even though he wasn't hurting anyone. She seemed far more interested in doing what she could to keep Julie for herself instead of being with her father. I wasn't sure if she was going to help Rhett or try to sabotage him, so I was happy to see her do the right thing. I did ache for her and the reasons she wanted Julie so much.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Rhett and Tara. Because of their long history, they knew each other pretty well already. Once they came to grips with Rhett's intention to raise Julie himself, they formed an excellent working relationship. Neither of them expected the attraction that flared between them. When obstacles are placed in Rhett's way during his attempt to gain permanent custody of Julie, Tara proposes a marriage of convenience. This will keep her in Julie's life and allow Rhett to continue to follow his dreams. I had to laugh at the way the marriage of convenience part didn't last past the wedding night. The attraction between them was too strong for a platonic relationship to have a chance at succeeding. I loved seeing them settle into happy family life, though both of them tried to deny the feelings that were growing between them. I ached for them both when their custody of Julie was unexpectedly threatened, and they believed that she was all that held them together. It took being apart for them to realize what their feelings for each other were. I loved Rhett's self-reflection and look at his future without Tara and decide that wasn't what he wanted. I loved the shock of the people around him as he took the only action he could. Tara had already accepted her feelings for Rhett but thought she was doing the right thing by letting him go. I loved seeing her best friend read her the riot act and give Tara the push she needed. Their reunion was awesome, and it was followed by an unexpected and very welcome surprise. The epilogue was great.
I enjoyed most of the secondary characters. It was great to see characters from previous books, especially with the way that the two families have intermarried. I loved Granny, and her stories of the humming heard when you kissed The One. Like her sisters before her, Tara didn't believe until it happened to her. My least favorite character was the judge. I couldn't believe her attitude about Rhett's career of bull riding. Would she do the same to a father who was a cop, soldier, firefighter, etc.? And then her actions regarding Julie's mother made it even worse. Someone needed to bring her into the 21st century.
May 31, 2019
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I also purchased a copy.
I totally fell in love with Julie, Tara and Rhett. Rhett had a one-night stand with Rhona and she became pregnant. She was only 21 and had little Julie two months early after a 14 hour labor. Being young and unable to cope, she abandons her baby in the hospital as she leaves in the middle of the night. She named 4 men that could be possible fathers. The winning bull-rider that was named the father was Rhett Lockhart. Rhett is a 28 year old pro bull-rider in the PBR circuit. He is having a great year and on track to win the title in November.
He goes to see the baby and discovers that Julie's foster mother is none other than Tara Alzate. The Alzate and Lockhart families are intertwined with each other. Two of Tara's sisters are married to two of his brothers. Tara is four years older than Rhett and used to baby-sit him. Tara knows all about Rhett's wild ways with the buckle bunnies. In fact, Rhett used to date her younger sister Aria!!!
The scenes that take place with this story will take you on a roller-coaster ride. I experienced so many emotions here. I was glued to my e-reader as I read this. The story played out like a movie. I really hated to see this story end. The Epilogue was a joy to read and really sealed the story nicely.
I really felt a connection with these characters. The story was written in a dual POV format. Being able to see into the characters thought process really brought them to life for me.
I highly recommend this story to anyone. There are a couple of bedroom scenes but they aren't erotic in any way.
I totally fell in love with Julie, Tara and Rhett. Rhett had a one-night stand with Rhona and she became pregnant. She was only 21 and had little Julie two months early after a 14 hour labor. Being young and unable to cope, she abandons her baby in the hospital as she leaves in the middle of the night. She named 4 men that could be possible fathers. The winning bull-rider that was named the father was Rhett Lockhart. Rhett is a 28 year old pro bull-rider in the PBR circuit. He is having a great year and on track to win the title in November.
He goes to see the baby and discovers that Julie's foster mother is none other than Tara Alzate. The Alzate and Lockhart families are intertwined with each other. Two of Tara's sisters are married to two of his brothers. Tara is four years older than Rhett and used to baby-sit him. Tara knows all about Rhett's wild ways with the buckle bunnies. In fact, Rhett used to date her younger sister Aria!!!
The scenes that take place with this story will take you on a roller-coaster ride. I experienced so many emotions here. I was glued to my e-reader as I read this. The story played out like a movie. I really hated to see this story end. The Epilogue was a joy to read and really sealed the story nicely.
I really felt a connection with these characters. The story was written in a dual POV format. Being able to see into the characters thought process really brought them to life for me.
I highly recommend this story to anyone. There are a couple of bedroom scenes but they aren't erotic in any way.
May 22, 2019
Lori Wilde's To Tame a Wild Cowboy is an interesting love story. The two main characters, NICU nurse Tara Alzate, and professional bull rider Rhett Lockhart, grew up together on Rhett's family's ranch. Tara's mom was the Lockhart's housekeeper and Tara actually babysat for Rhett way back when. In addition, Tara and Rhett are in-laws.
While on tour, having the best season of his career, Rhett finds out that he is a Daddy to a preemie named Julie. Coincidentally, Tara is Julie's foster mother and is very hopeful that she will be able to adopt her. The rest of the novel goes on to develop a romantic relationship between Tara and Rhett, as the threesome form a family, while worrying about Rhett being granted permanent custody.
I liked this story but there were a few hiccups along the way that prevented me from truly enjoying it. To begin with, Tara is the one that proposes a marriage of convenience, not Rhett as the book blurb states. Tara wants Julie to remain in her life, and she is aware that the court will look favorably upon Rhett if he is married to her. I found it odd that Tara's mother arranged a honeymoon night for both Tara and Rhett after their nuptials, since Tara had shared the terms of their temporary marriage with her. I found the flow of the story to be choppy at times. The last few chapters are unbelievably good. This is the seventh book in the Cupid, Texas series and it can be read as a standalone.
Complimentary copy provided the publisher via NetGalley.
While on tour, having the best season of his career, Rhett finds out that he is a Daddy to a preemie named Julie. Coincidentally, Tara is Julie's foster mother and is very hopeful that she will be able to adopt her. The rest of the novel goes on to develop a romantic relationship between Tara and Rhett, as the threesome form a family, while worrying about Rhett being granted permanent custody.
I liked this story but there were a few hiccups along the way that prevented me from truly enjoying it. To begin with, Tara is the one that proposes a marriage of convenience, not Rhett as the book blurb states. Tara wants Julie to remain in her life, and she is aware that the court will look favorably upon Rhett if he is married to her. I found it odd that Tara's mother arranged a honeymoon night for both Tara and Rhett after their nuptials, since Tara had shared the terms of their temporary marriage with her. I found the flow of the story to be choppy at times. The last few chapters are unbelievably good. This is the seventh book in the Cupid, Texas series and it can be read as a standalone.
Complimentary copy provided the publisher via NetGalley.
March 10, 2019
I was very intrigued right from the start. So many questions popped into my head and I had to keep reading because I wanted those answers. Keeping in mind this is fiction, it just felt like it was someone's true story. It's not all roses and I sure didn't care for some of the answers, such is life. I still liked this journey!
I liked Rhett, despite his love em and leave em philosophy, but when it's right, it's a life changer. He stepped up to the plate, found love and so much more. The transformation was beautiful and I could see it all.
I didn't get a great feeling for Tara. Too controlling and condescending for me. It made for good reading tho because both Rhett and her had a few home truths "discussed" lol.
Their heat was buzzing all through and I felt that, tho they denied and tried to ignore it for the longest time. I was so happy their wedding night debunked that convenience deal!
This read had me feeling a lot of emotions and they weren't always what I wanted, but feel them I did.
In general, the court systems, of TX anyway, are archaic and need to get current! This fictitious book is pretty close to how the system works and it's got so many flaws, it's pitiful. Poor baby Julie, got shuffled when it wasn't in her best interest, only for mother's rights.
So, yes I gave this 4 stars. I liked the realm of this story and it kept me turning pages. I still think cowboys are great, live by the cowboy code, but no one is perfect.
I won an ARC thru Western Romance Cafe on Facebook and am giving my honest opinion and review of To Tame A Wild Cowboy.
I liked Rhett, despite his love em and leave em philosophy, but when it's right, it's a life changer. He stepped up to the plate, found love and so much more. The transformation was beautiful and I could see it all.
I didn't get a great feeling for Tara. Too controlling and condescending for me. It made for good reading tho because both Rhett and her had a few home truths "discussed" lol.
Their heat was buzzing all through and I felt that, tho they denied and tried to ignore it for the longest time. I was so happy their wedding night debunked that convenience deal!
This read had me feeling a lot of emotions and they weren't always what I wanted, but feel them I did.
In general, the court systems, of TX anyway, are archaic and need to get current! This fictitious book is pretty close to how the system works and it's got so many flaws, it's pitiful. Poor baby Julie, got shuffled when it wasn't in her best interest, only for mother's rights.
So, yes I gave this 4 stars. I liked the realm of this story and it kept me turning pages. I still think cowboys are great, live by the cowboy code, but no one is perfect.
I won an ARC thru Western Romance Cafe on Facebook and am giving my honest opinion and review of To Tame A Wild Cowboy.
May 31, 2019
To Tame a Wild Cowboy is book 7 in the Cupid, Texas series. I really enjoyed the other book I've read in this series and was glad to get my hands on this installment. This installment was just as great and makes me want to binge read this series.
Our leading man, Rhett Lockhart is a bull rider and sexy as sin. He has plenty of women to keep him company but is stunned when he finds out he's a father. After visiting the baby girl, he knows he has to have her in his life. That breaks Tara Alzate, the foster mom's heart though since she was hoping Rhett would waive his parental rights and she could adopt the little angel. They come up with a plan so both can be happy, a marriage of convenience! Rhett won't have to stop working as a bull rider at the rodeo, and Tara can be there with baby Julie. Things get a bit complicated when Tara figures out Rhett is the man she's meant to be with. I was wondering if they'ed be able to keep it a marriage of convenience or will they make it the real deal.
To Tame a Wild Cowboy is a romance you don't want to miss. I'm not a huge fan of books with babies in them but this one worked well for me. Rhett is a hunk and such a sweetheart. Tara is prickly and has those momma bear instincts going. I wound up loving these characters and thought they were perfect for one another. If you're a fan of contemporary romance with rodeo cowboys you'll love this book.
Our leading man, Rhett Lockhart is a bull rider and sexy as sin. He has plenty of women to keep him company but is stunned when he finds out he's a father. After visiting the baby girl, he knows he has to have her in his life. That breaks Tara Alzate, the foster mom's heart though since she was hoping Rhett would waive his parental rights and she could adopt the little angel. They come up with a plan so both can be happy, a marriage of convenience! Rhett won't have to stop working as a bull rider at the rodeo, and Tara can be there with baby Julie. Things get a bit complicated when Tara figures out Rhett is the man she's meant to be with. I was wondering if they'ed be able to keep it a marriage of convenience or will they make it the real deal.
To Tame a Wild Cowboy is a romance you don't want to miss. I'm not a huge fan of books with babies in them but this one worked well for me. Rhett is a hunk and such a sweetheart. Tara is prickly and has those momma bear instincts going. I wound up loving these characters and thought they were perfect for one another. If you're a fan of contemporary romance with rodeo cowboys you'll love this book.
February 11, 2019
Bull rider Rhett Lockhart is in his prime, riding bulls at the biggest shows, claiming the top prizes, and enjoying the attention from the ladies... maybe a little too much. He has a rule when it comes to his entanglements with women, no-strings only. This wild cowboy doesn't have time for love or settling down... or does he?
When his attorney contacts him and lets him know that one of his no-strings nights has lead him to become a father of a newborn little girl, that's just been abandoned at a hospital, he quickly begins to sing another tune. After he looks into the face of his child he knows he has to start doing better, and realizes it's time to take a second look at settling down, and taking things in life more seriously. He wants to do right by his child and raise her on his own, but there is a gorgeous someone standing in his way, one that wants to adopt his daughter and raise her as her own.
Within the pages of To Tame a Wild Cowboy you will meet a handsome bull rider who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that he is now a father, and the woman from his past who also wants to raise his daughter. As these two battle over what is best for the little girl, a chemistry begins to brew between them, and begins to reek havoc on their deal of a no-strings marriage arrangement. I really enjoyed watching these two embrace their new normal as a married couple and new parents, they brought many smiles and swoons to the pages. Ms. Wilde has really outdone herself with this one, her well crafted characters found their way into my heart instantly, and her impeccable writing took me on a unforgettable journey! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via Edelweiss, and I am leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
When his attorney contacts him and lets him know that one of his no-strings nights has lead him to become a father of a newborn little girl, that's just been abandoned at a hospital, he quickly begins to sing another tune. After he looks into the face of his child he knows he has to start doing better, and realizes it's time to take a second look at settling down, and taking things in life more seriously. He wants to do right by his child and raise her on his own, but there is a gorgeous someone standing in his way, one that wants to adopt his daughter and raise her as her own.
Within the pages of To Tame a Wild Cowboy you will meet a handsome bull rider who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that he is now a father, and the woman from his past who also wants to raise his daughter. As these two battle over what is best for the little girl, a chemistry begins to brew between them, and begins to reek havoc on their deal of a no-strings marriage arrangement. I really enjoyed watching these two embrace their new normal as a married couple and new parents, they brought many smiles and swoons to the pages. Ms. Wilde has really outdone herself with this one, her well crafted characters found their way into my heart instantly, and her impeccable writing took me on a unforgettable journey! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via Edelweiss, and I am leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
May 21, 2019
Rhett has never wanted to do anything but ride bulls, living on the Rodeo circuit and having a new woman every night. When Rhett’s lawyer told him he could be one of four men who fathered a child Rhett figured it wouldn’t be him he never went unprotected.
When Tara took over fostering the premmie who was left by her mother, never in her dreams did she imagine it would be Rhett. Tara and Rhett grew up together in fact she babysat when he and his brothers were younger being that she was four years older.
Rhett is encouraged by his lawyer to at least see his baby then decide if he wants to give up his rights, this story deals with all the ups and downs heartbreak and happiness between him and Tara who also wants the baby.
Great story perfect read on a cozy day.
Reviewed on behalf of Once upon an Alpha
When Tara took over fostering the premmie who was left by her mother, never in her dreams did she imagine it would be Rhett. Tara and Rhett grew up together in fact she babysat when he and his brothers were younger being that she was four years older.
Rhett is encouraged by his lawyer to at least see his baby then decide if he wants to give up his rights, this story deals with all the ups and downs heartbreak and happiness between him and Tara who also wants the baby.
Great story perfect read on a cozy day.
Reviewed on behalf of Once upon an Alpha
June 4, 2019
Rhett Lockhart is the ultimate playboy.....love 'em and leave'em. He then finds out he has a daughter. She is four months old now and a preemie. The baby has been abandoned by her mother and Tara Alzate is a NICU nurse and becomes baby Julie's foster mother. When Tara learns that Rhett is Julie's father she thinks he will never want his baby and he will let her adopt Julie. Growing up Tara and Rhett knew each other. She used to babysit for him when he was a youngster. When Rhett meets his daughter and takes one look at her and it is instant love. Although he is a professional bull rider he is determined to make this work and be a good father. Now you have to read the book and find out all that Rhett and Tara go through. Will Tara be able to adopt Julie? Can Rhett continue as a PBR and be a good father at the same time. I loved every minute of this book.
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