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Fortuna, Texas #2
Plumb Twisted
Piper McCracken needs a fresh start. Her father’s death, a failed engagement, and her ex-fiancé-turned-stalker prompt her to make a bold leap . . . from the Windy City to Fortuna, Texas. Piper feels ready to take on small town life—that is, until she’s erroneously proclaimed a shy cowboy’s mail-order bride.
Hired as a personal assistant to Jessie Barnes, Piper becomes much more: friend, beta tester, and intimate apparel model? With a three-legged cat, fake news, drunken karaoke, romance novel obsessed men, a cocky old lady, and a perverted town prankster, Piper finds Fortuna Plumb Twisted.
All Cole Dart really needs is his family and job working at the Big Deal ranch. After surviving cancer, his life is like a pair of broken-in boots. Comfortable. He doesn’t want the complication of a relationship now. Or ever. But when Piper’s stalker catches up to her, Cole’s protective instincts kick into high gear and he’s determined to step between her and danger, no matter the cost.
When a tornado rips through town, Cole’s home is strewn across the county. Can Piper help him pick up the pieces and find happily ever after or will the stalker tear them apart forever?
Hired as a personal assistant to Jessie Barnes, Piper becomes much more: friend, beta tester, and intimate apparel model? With a three-legged cat, fake news, drunken karaoke, romance novel obsessed men, a cocky old lady, and a perverted town prankster, Piper finds Fortuna Plumb Twisted.
All Cole Dart really needs is his family and job working at the Big Deal ranch. After surviving cancer, his life is like a pair of broken-in boots. Comfortable. He doesn’t want the complication of a relationship now. Or ever. But when Piper’s stalker catches up to her, Cole’s protective instincts kick into high gear and he’s determined to step between her and danger, no matter the cost.
When a tornado rips through town, Cole’s home is strewn across the county. Can Piper help him pick up the pieces and find happily ever after or will the stalker tear them apart forever?
- GenresRomance
257 pages, ebook
Published October 23, 2018
25 people are currently reading
165 people want to read
About the author
Rochelle Bradley
32 books470 followersRochelle puts an artistic spin on everything she does but there are two things she fails at miserably:
1. Cooking (seriously, she can burn water)
2. Sewing (buttons immediately fall back off)
She loves baking and makes a mean BTS (Better than Sex) cake. When in observation mode she is quiet, however, her mouth is usually open with an encouraging glass-is-half-full pun or, quite possibly, her foot.
She is a Bearcat, a Buckeye, an interior decorator, and fluent in sarcasm.
Rochelle shares her home with a big black cat, an itty-bitty orange tiger kitty, her daughter, her son, and her Prince.
She loves to connect with readers. You can find her on Facebook (search for Author Rochelle Bradley), Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
Visit Rochelle's website to sign up for her newsletter to keep up to date about future novels and book signings (RochelleBradley.com).
1. Cooking (seriously, she can burn water)
2. Sewing (buttons immediately fall back off)
She loves baking and makes a mean BTS (Better than Sex) cake. When in observation mode she is quiet, however, her mouth is usually open with an encouraging glass-is-half-full pun or, quite possibly, her foot.
She is a Bearcat, a Buckeye, an interior decorator, and fluent in sarcasm.
Rochelle shares her home with a big black cat, an itty-bitty orange tiger kitty, her daughter, her son, and her Prince.
She loves to connect with readers. You can find her on Facebook (search for Author Rochelle Bradley), Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
Visit Rochelle's website to sign up for her newsletter to keep up to date about future novels and book signings (RochelleBradley.com).
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September 25, 2024
Dnf’d at 37%
I just couldn’t take it anymore. Too many spelling/grammatical errors. The FMC was super cringey. One minute she’s physically fighting off four men at a bar, and the next she’s terrified of phone calls from her ex-fiancé. She acts like she likes the MMC, and while sitting next to him at a bar, she accepts multiple drinks and dances from another man, and keeps thinking about how she could date him as well🤦🏻♀️. The language was very juvenile, and the story just jumped all over the place without any transitions.
I just couldn’t take it anymore. Too many spelling/grammatical errors. The FMC was super cringey. One minute she’s physically fighting off four men at a bar, and the next she’s terrified of phone calls from her ex-fiancé. She acts like she likes the MMC, and while sitting next to him at a bar, she accepts multiple drinks and dances from another man, and keeps thinking about how she could date him as well🤦🏻♀️. The language was very juvenile, and the story just jumped all over the place without any transitions.
January 30, 2019
Love!
I'm living Fortuna and the cast of characters who live here! This story has you laughing, giggling, and rooting on our couple. It has everything a romance should have including men reading romance stories and a lot of blushing. A definite must read!!
I'm living Fortuna and the cast of characters who live here! This story has you laughing, giggling, and rooting on our couple. It has everything a romance should have including men reading romance stories and a lot of blushing. A definite must read!!
September 14, 2019
Overview: All hell breaks loose when Piper McCraken arrives in Fortuna, looking for a fresh start after her life takes a turn for the worse. Piper is still reeling from the effects of a broken engagement, but Big Deal ranch-hand, Cole Dart, just can’t seem to get the diminutive firecracker off his mind, especially since Fate keeps pushing the pair together.
Author Rochelle Bradley pens a rollicking romantic comedy in “Plumb Twisted”, her second chapter in the Fortuna, Texas Novel series with high-spirited characters and a tempestuous plotline filled with lots of ups and downs for both the townsfolk and her two main characters.
As the story develops, both lead characters—Piper and Cole— are determined to avoid dating in order to concentrate on themselves after surviving a series of personal tragedies that include childhood abandonment, a bout with cancer, the recent death of loved ones, and failed romances. But Author Bradley, along with the townsfolk of Fortuna, however, have other plans, bringing the independent, plucky blond and handsome but shy cowboy together in the most peculiar and often hilarious circumstances. In a stroke of comedic genius, Bradley keeps adding just the right touch of humor to a story that would otherwise be tragic.
“Plumb Twisted” is just what the title promises; a great story with a strong female lead who’s life undergoes a series of twists and turns that will have readers laughing and crying at the same time. I highly recommend this kick-your-heels-up, rip roarin’ romantic comedy with somewhat of a surprise ending for ages 17 and up.
Author Rochelle Bradley pens a rollicking romantic comedy in “Plumb Twisted”, her second chapter in the Fortuna, Texas Novel series with high-spirited characters and a tempestuous plotline filled with lots of ups and downs for both the townsfolk and her two main characters.
As the story develops, both lead characters—Piper and Cole— are determined to avoid dating in order to concentrate on themselves after surviving a series of personal tragedies that include childhood abandonment, a bout with cancer, the recent death of loved ones, and failed romances. But Author Bradley, along with the townsfolk of Fortuna, however, have other plans, bringing the independent, plucky blond and handsome but shy cowboy together in the most peculiar and often hilarious circumstances. In a stroke of comedic genius, Bradley keeps adding just the right touch of humor to a story that would otherwise be tragic.
“Plumb Twisted” is just what the title promises; a great story with a strong female lead who’s life undergoes a series of twists and turns that will have readers laughing and crying at the same time. I highly recommend this kick-your-heels-up, rip roarin’ romantic comedy with somewhat of a surprise ending for ages 17 and up.
February 23, 2020
What a fun and awesome book!! I loved every bit of it!! Piper and Cole (two of my favorite names) are two just-wild-enough characters in a plot filled with ups and downs. They are perfect for one another though far be it from them to admit the truth about how they feel! It was a perfect romance, filled with all kinds of feels, humor and just the right amount of embarrassment. Their backgrounds were so realistic that I just loved what a great couple they became over the course of the storyline. The book reads smoothly and is over long before you want it to be.
Rochelle Bradley writes truly great stories. Such talent. They are sweet yet steamy, show us the reality of loving someone and always have the perfect villain that we all LUURVE to hate. I highly recommend this kick-butt RomCom with a twist saved for the very end for ages 18 and older.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The reviews and opinions expressed here on DARK 'N TWISTY BOOKS are strictly my own. I do not get paid to review books. If we receive an Advance Review Copy (ARC) from an author, publisher and/or publicist, the review will indicate such. All other eBooks are purchased at my own expense unless indicated otherwise.
Rochelle Bradley writes truly great stories. Such talent. They are sweet yet steamy, show us the reality of loving someone and always have the perfect villain that we all LUURVE to hate. I highly recommend this kick-butt RomCom with a twist saved for the very end for ages 18 and older.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The reviews and opinions expressed here on DARK 'N TWISTY BOOKS are strictly my own. I do not get paid to review books. If we receive an Advance Review Copy (ARC) from an author, publisher and/or publicist, the review will indicate such. All other eBooks are purchased at my own expense unless indicated otherwise.
January 26, 2019
Wow! This book might even be better than the first one in the series! MIGHT!! Icouldn’t get enough of Pipers story and how Cole and her blossomed into such a beautiful couple. Both Piper and Coles back stories made for a very interesting and realistic romance novel. I can’t wait for the next book I’ve been hooked since Jessie and Josiah. If you love romance novels that are realistic where people don’t just fall over each other in love right away these books are for you.
February 1, 2019
Welcome back to the ranch, Jessie and Josiah are working hard at her business and the ranch . When Jessie hires a new hire named Piper . McCracken as her personal assistant Piper is ready to take on small town life until she blurts out that she is a mail order bride for a shy cowboy . Cole Dart . Between the meddling cocky old lady , romance reading men . fake news and a display of the funniest drunken karaoke ever . Piper thinks that Fortuna is plumb twisted crazy . When Cole and Piper come up against her ex fiancé , stalker . They grow closer and Cole feels he needs to protect Piper from all . Will they get their happily ever after or will Justin and his scheming rip them apart for good .
This is the second book in the series and most of the characters from book one are back with some new members of the party . Piper is well lets just say she comes off as a mouse and scared of her own shadow at the beginning . Like all good characters we see her really start to grow and become a cocky cow girl that fits right in with the rest of the clan at the Double D ranch. She does have her man I am a stupid woman moments through out the book which makes her even more realistic in my eyes . Cole well Cole has been put through the wringer . Coming back from cancer all he wants is his family and to work again. He is sweet but also so shy when it comes to certain things . He is also very protective of those he loves and takes care of . I just wanted to hug him and tell him every thing will be ok . Now Justin well I just wanted to slap him and make him go away . He is creepy and gets creepier as the story goes on . You just can't trust him in any way shape or form .
This book is funny and sweet also it does takes on a dark side towards the end . You really want the good guys to win and Justin to get what is coming to him . The author adds just the right amount of laughter and steamy . The characters are well written and you will fall for all of them .. There were a few spots where I felt like it kind of drug just a little and it could of been shortened just a little . Overall I truly enjoyed this book and would love to read the next book in the series . So check it out for an afternoon read .
This is the second book in the series and most of the characters from book one are back with some new members of the party . Piper is well lets just say she comes off as a mouse and scared of her own shadow at the beginning . Like all good characters we see her really start to grow and become a cocky cow girl that fits right in with the rest of the clan at the Double D ranch. She does have her man I am a stupid woman moments through out the book which makes her even more realistic in my eyes . Cole well Cole has been put through the wringer . Coming back from cancer all he wants is his family and to work again. He is sweet but also so shy when it comes to certain things . He is also very protective of those he loves and takes care of . I just wanted to hug him and tell him every thing will be ok . Now Justin well I just wanted to slap him and make him go away . He is creepy and gets creepier as the story goes on . You just can't trust him in any way shape or form .
This book is funny and sweet also it does takes on a dark side towards the end . You really want the good guys to win and Justin to get what is coming to him . The author adds just the right amount of laughter and steamy . The characters are well written and you will fall for all of them .. There were a few spots where I felt like it kind of drug just a little and it could of been shortened just a little . Overall I truly enjoyed this book and would love to read the next book in the series . So check it out for an afternoon read .
January 31, 2019
Plumb Twisted
Plumb Twisted is the second book in the Fortuna, Texas series and you will laugh, sigh, and believe in love again. The men in this town believe in romance and spend their spate time reading romance novels so they can please their women. These are godfearing, hard working men and women who you would love to know. Character development and story line are spot on and you will not be able to put this book down. Cole and Piper are evenly matched and they will soon become your favorite book couple. Piper is an independent, strong willed woman who speaks her mind and carries a gun named Sheila when necessary. She came to Fortuna to escape a stalker. Cole is a sweetheart of a guy whose brush with cancer has left him determined to not hurt a woman by leaving her alone if the cancer returns. Their story of how they find their HEA is an endearing, heartwarming love story full of laughter and smiles. You will really enjoy this series by Rochelle Bradley
Plumb Twisted is the second book in the Fortuna, Texas series and you will laugh, sigh, and believe in love again. The men in this town believe in romance and spend their spate time reading romance novels so they can please their women. These are godfearing, hard working men and women who you would love to know. Character development and story line are spot on and you will not be able to put this book down. Cole and Piper are evenly matched and they will soon become your favorite book couple. Piper is an independent, strong willed woman who speaks her mind and carries a gun named Sheila when necessary. She came to Fortuna to escape a stalker. Cole is a sweetheart of a guy whose brush with cancer has left him determined to not hurt a woman by leaving her alone if the cancer returns. Their story of how they find their HEA is an endearing, heartwarming love story full of laughter and smiles. You will really enjoy this series by Rochelle Bradley
November 7, 2018
I can definitely hear Rochelle's voice in this second book, though it is not as funny as the first. I quickly came to care for Piper, and relate to her, in her strength and no-nonsense attitude, even when it caused her to do dumb things. At first I thought she was going to hook up with Dakota, but then came Cole. Just my type of hero-a little Mr. Darcy-ish in his desire (Ha!) to stay out of a relationship. Luckily, Cole's vulnerabilities come out better than Darcy's and he is really personable. I fell for him quickly. As the two dance in a budding relationship, enters the evil villain. I mean evil. I'm not a hater, but I hate this dude and he brought out so many negative emotions in me. I'm not really sure this is just a "romance" as the story also contains mystery, mayhem, action, and my favorite, a strong heroine. I loved it, even though I received an ARC version.
March 16, 2020
I loved Cole and Piper. Cole is so protective of Piper from the very first time he meets her even though he doesn't know how much danger she is about to be in. They both feel the electricity between them but try to deny it. Piper is a very strong woman except when it comes to her ex who is stalking her. How will she deal with Justin this time with the help from Cole and everyone in this small town that love her already?
Rochelle wrote it perfectly how it feels to be stalked by someone. The fear that she will never be free of him, and in Piper's case the fear that she will be kidnapped again. Most of the time the stalker does not care about a restraining order and just keep on stalking. This was portrayed very will in this book and I love the power and strength she gives Piper in the end to deal with Justin.
Rochelle wrote it perfectly how it feels to be stalked by someone. The fear that she will never be free of him, and in Piper's case the fear that she will be kidnapped again. Most of the time the stalker does not care about a restraining order and just keep on stalking. This was portrayed very will in this book and I love the power and strength she gives Piper in the end to deal with Justin.
May 9, 2019
More fun in Fortuna!
If you liked Rochelle Bradley's debut novel, "The Double D Ranch", you are going to love "Plumb Twisted!" Bradley has taken her recipe for humor and romance and kicked it up a notch by adding another layer of depth and emotion to her already engaging style. Don't worry, though. "Plumb Twisted" offers up plenty of Bradley's trademark puns and double entendres. However, this installment to the Fortuna, Texas Novel series balances the laugh out loud humor with touching interactions and jaw dropping moments that will leave you begging for more. Definitely looking forward to more from this author.
If you liked Rochelle Bradley's debut novel, "The Double D Ranch", you are going to love "Plumb Twisted!" Bradley has taken her recipe for humor and romance and kicked it up a notch by adding another layer of depth and emotion to her already engaging style. Don't worry, though. "Plumb Twisted" offers up plenty of Bradley's trademark puns and double entendres. However, this installment to the Fortuna, Texas Novel series balances the laugh out loud humor with touching interactions and jaw dropping moments that will leave you begging for more. Definitely looking forward to more from this author.
January 27, 2019
I loved it !!!!!!!!!! Piper and Cole are perfect for each other even thought they won't admite their attraction for the other. I enjoyed the first book in this series so much but I really belive that this one is the best so far, but I'll be waiting for the next book to reserve my judgement on them all. But Rochelle Bradley's stories are sweet, steamy, shows the ups and downs of loving someone and even have a villian we all love to hate.
July 9, 2022
Cowboys, Intrigue, Humor, and Sexy Times
Do you love Cowboys? This book is loaded with them. I really like the humor throughout this book. Piper came to Fortuna to get away from an abusive ex. Cole is one of the sexy Cowboys. There is intrigue and a bit of mystery. This town has a thing about romance books, that is so humorous. I did laugh out loud a time or two. If you are looking for a great read, pick this book and start reading. From a Fan... Pam James
Do you love Cowboys? This book is loaded with them. I really like the humor throughout this book. Piper came to Fortuna to get away from an abusive ex. Cole is one of the sexy Cowboys. There is intrigue and a bit of mystery. This town has a thing about romance books, that is so humorous. I did laugh out loud a time or two. If you are looking for a great read, pick this book and start reading. From a Fan... Pam James
February 9, 2019
Another great book it's funny with a twist of romance. Just like the first one the Double D Ranch it was a great read and nearly impossible to put down I literally fell asleep reading it. Finished each book in a day they're that good. A must read very well written and the humor is an added plus to these books.
February 16, 2019
While very suspenseful, Cole and Piper's story is hilarious. I love the pun intended names of the town folk. Fortuna holds lots of great stories to come, and I'm looking forward to them.
March 26, 2019
Clever, charming, quick read. I enjoyed it very much!
May 23, 2020
This is an absolutely awesome book! Love the characters
April 1, 2022
Loved this book so much. Cole is my favorite.
October 31, 2021
Plumb Twisted is about Piper McCracken who is trying to leave behind a stalking ex and moves to Fortuna to work for Piper and her intimate apparel line. When cowboy Cole Dart has to taxi Piper around from the get go they are in trouble. But Piper is afraid of her ex finding her and Cole has his own demons to deal with. Will he allow his heart to open up to love again. There is only one women who he would consider doing that with. Love, love, love this series.
August 15, 2021
Omg. This town is a hoot! So many emotions and so much drama in this story. You have a stalker, a prankster, a tornado, and you get one heck of a good story. I highly recommend this story to others.
January 24, 2019
A great follow up story with the characters from the Double D Ranch.
I enjoyed the story and the characters, the author’s wonderful play on words for the character’s names is fantastic.
The troubles Piper and Cole go through to be together is fun but frustrating when all sorts of things are put in their way to finding true love.
I enjoyed the story and the characters, the author’s wonderful play on words for the character’s names is fantastic.
The troubles Piper and Cole go through to be together is fun but frustrating when all sorts of things are put in their way to finding true love.
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