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The Cowboy's Twin Surprise
Can this rodeo star handle fatherhood?Anything can happen with Triple Creek Cowboys
Despite his too-rowdy past, former rodeo star Devin Cole’s stunned when the woman he married after a whirlwind romance shows up pregnant with his twins…demanding a divorce. He convinces barrel rider Lacey Jenkins to give him six months to show he’s changed. But proving he can be a champion husband and father is the hardest—and most important—challenge he’s ever faced.
Despite his too-rowdy past, former rodeo star Devin Cole’s stunned when the woman he married after a whirlwind romance shows up pregnant with his twins…demanding a divorce. He convinces barrel rider Lacey Jenkins to give him six months to show he’s changed. But proving he can be a champion husband and father is the hardest—and most important—challenge he’s ever faced.
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224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published July 16, 2019
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January 18, 2020
Oh, this book was SO GOOD!!! It had all the feels! I really liked these two main characters, who started out as friends and ended up in a quickie marriage that resulted in twin babies.
Lacey and Devin both had things from their past that they had to confront and overcome in order to even begin to have a chance at making their marriage work. I appreciated the fact that these two people could recognize their feelings for each other, realize that they wanted to do what was best for their children, yet also take the time to determine what the best was going to be.
This story was a great beginning to a new series, brought in a couple of side characters from another series that I loved, and makes me really look forward to reading the next book when it releases.
Lacey and Devin both had things from their past that they had to confront and overcome in order to even begin to have a chance at making their marriage work. I appreciated the fact that these two people could recognize their feelings for each other, realize that they wanted to do what was best for their children, yet also take the time to determine what the best was going to be.
This story was a great beginning to a new series, brought in a couple of side characters from another series that I loved, and makes me really look forward to reading the next book when it releases.
May 4, 2020
3.5 stars
I don’t usually even consider this kind of book, but the babies on the cover caught my attention and since it was available on KU, I decided to give it a try.
To my surprise I ended up liking it. While it does deal with someone who had become addicted to drugs and alcohol, the story stars after he’d been in recovery for several months. And then there was Lacey, the girl he married one night he doesn’t remember. I was expecting lots of sensual things and lack of communication, however, I was delighted to find that not the case. There is relationship rebuilding, learning not to hide, and even prayer and Bible verses. The kisses were few and non-detailed.
I think my biggest complaint was the repetition of some things Lacey thought.
I don’t usually even consider this kind of book, but the babies on the cover caught my attention and since it was available on KU, I decided to give it a try.
To my surprise I ended up liking it. While it does deal with someone who had become addicted to drugs and alcohol, the story stars after he’d been in recovery for several months. And then there was Lacey, the girl he married one night he doesn’t remember. I was expecting lots of sensual things and lack of communication, however, I was delighted to find that not the case. There is relationship rebuilding, learning not to hide, and even prayer and Bible verses. The kisses were few and non-detailed.
I think my biggest complaint was the repetition of some things Lacey thought.
August 16, 2019
I'm seriously close to handing in my frequent Love Inspired Reader's Card because -- gasp! -- this is only my second Stephanie Dees book and I'm still grappling with how her earlier books slipped by me ! How is that even possible? I have no words. Just head shakes.
But she bedazzled me once again with this emotional sucker-punch of a story! And, yes, let's pause for a moment to appreciate all that is sighworthy about that cover. Daddy Devin is directly responsible for my sudden onset of hero induced arrhythmia. He's a flawed man determined to make amends for his past and it's that inner core of strength that drew me in.
"My dad used to say strength doesn't come from doing what you already know you can do. Real strength comes from overcoming things you never thought you could." (p 100)
And by that definition, Devin is Hercules! Not only does he have to face the results of his failures, he has to convince his loved ones that he has changed.That he can be trusted and counted on. His brothers are wary and his wife...
Well, Lacey wants a divorce and she's willing to absolve Devin of any responsibility for their babies. Yes, plural, as in she's carrying twins. And this is where the cover is a little bit misleading because the majority of the story takes place during the pregnancy so we don't get to love on those sweeties until the very end. But we do get to swoon over a very deliberately determined husband wooing his lady love. Be still my heart! Lots of room for angst and laughter and the sweet thrill of romance.
And...woohoo...The Cowboy's Twin Surprise is the first book in the Triple Creek Cowboys series which means Devin's brothers are going to get their own stories and I can't wait for more Dees-licious romance!
But she bedazzled me once again with this emotional sucker-punch of a story! And, yes, let's pause for a moment to appreciate all that is sighworthy about that cover. Daddy Devin is directly responsible for my sudden onset of hero induced arrhythmia. He's a flawed man determined to make amends for his past and it's that inner core of strength that drew me in.
"My dad used to say strength doesn't come from doing what you already know you can do. Real strength comes from overcoming things you never thought you could." (p 100)
And by that definition, Devin is Hercules! Not only does he have to face the results of his failures, he has to convince his loved ones that he has changed.That he can be trusted and counted on. His brothers are wary and his wife...
Well, Lacey wants a divorce and she's willing to absolve Devin of any responsibility for their babies. Yes, plural, as in she's carrying twins. And this is where the cover is a little bit misleading because the majority of the story takes place during the pregnancy so we don't get to love on those sweeties until the very end. But we do get to swoon over a very deliberately determined husband wooing his lady love. Be still my heart! Lots of room for angst and laughter and the sweet thrill of romance.
And...woohoo...The Cowboy's Twin Surprise is the first book in the Triple Creek Cowboys series which means Devin's brothers are going to get their own stories and I can't wait for more Dees-licious romance!
August 23, 2019
'Strength doesn't come from doing what you already know you can do. Real strength comes from overcoming things you never thought you could.'
Stephanie Dees is a new-to-me-author, but I will definitely read her again. This is a very precious story of overcoming against all odds and shows what and demonstrates what God will do when a person makes up their mind that they are going to stand firm. And also that fear can be overcome with God's help and the support of the one we love. I truly enjoyed this book. Recommended.
Stephanie Dees is a new-to-me-author, but I will definitely read her again. This is a very precious story of overcoming against all odds and shows what and demonstrates what God will do when a person makes up their mind that they are going to stand firm. And also that fear can be overcome with God's help and the support of the one we love. I truly enjoyed this book. Recommended.
September 19, 2019
Wow
I really enjoyed reading 📚this story.The characters were really stand up people,with real problems.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
I really enjoyed reading 📚this story.The characters were really stand up people,with real problems.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
October 6, 2019
THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE by Stephanie Dees is the wonderful story of Devin Cole and Lacey Jenkins. It’s the story of each having their own tragic past to overcome and the wonderful ties that bind them together.
Devin Cole is a retired rodeo star. Something he’d strived his whole life toward. Working, even after major injury, to achieve a better time and more awards while dulling the pain of the past and present with becoming addicted to pain killers and alcohol.
Lacey Jenkins is a champion barrel racer with baggage from the past of her own. Maybe the race wasn’t with the barrels but from her past. She fell for Devin from the first time she looked into his eyes and heard his pickup line. They became great friends, always there for each other. Then one crazy night in Vegas, they let their feelings soar and ended up married.
Due to his addiction and the mixture of pain medication and alcohol, Devin had woke up the next morning not remembering that he was married but thinking he had ruined his relationship with Lacey over one nights passion. That is when he realized he HAD to get help. Hoping to apologize in some small way, he left her his treasured horse, Reggie, and checked himself into rehab. It was during rehab that he figured out that he not only had to get his life back on track, but he had a lot of broken promises and disappointed people to make amends to – if they will give him his umpteen second chance. After rehab, he heads home hoping the door was still open to him.
Lacey’s world is shattered when she wakes up to find Devin gone. She’s been abandoned AGAIN. Then she finds out not only is she pregnant, but she’s having twins. A couple months later, determined to set her life straight, she heads to Alabama to confront Devon and get divorce papers signed. She can raise these babies on her own.
After Lacey arrives at Devon’s family farm and Devon find out he’s not only married but about to have two children, Devon tells Lacey that he will sign the papers IF she will stay until after the babies are born if she still wants the divorce. Given that the doctor had recommended that she not travel due to the twins, she finally agrees. The decision is good for them both. He gets a chance to show her how sorry he was for what he did and it gives him the second chance he so desperately wanted. She would get the proper rest needed to have healthy babies while getting to know the real Devin.
Can they both get through the pain of their past? Can Devin prove to Lacey that he’s in for the long haul and won’t be going anywhere? Can Lacey forgive his leaving without a word and trust his words now? Can they find their happily ever after? Will waiting for two little babies to be born be the time that allows them to bond as husband and wife for real?
THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE is a fabulous, well-written Christian romance. It will have you looking forward to Lacey’s forgiveness as much as Devin is. It will show you that when God is in the middle of it all that only good can come about. Although Lacey may have been the catalyst that send Devin to rehab, it was his faith that kept him there and the promise of better things to come if we have a humble heart and ask for forgiveness.
Highly recommend THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE as well as this author! I loved it and I’m sure you will too. I can’t wait to see what she will come up for Garrett and Tanner’s stories, the other Cole brothers.
Devin Cole is a retired rodeo star. Something he’d strived his whole life toward. Working, even after major injury, to achieve a better time and more awards while dulling the pain of the past and present with becoming addicted to pain killers and alcohol.
Lacey Jenkins is a champion barrel racer with baggage from the past of her own. Maybe the race wasn’t with the barrels but from her past. She fell for Devin from the first time she looked into his eyes and heard his pickup line. They became great friends, always there for each other. Then one crazy night in Vegas, they let their feelings soar and ended up married.
Due to his addiction and the mixture of pain medication and alcohol, Devin had woke up the next morning not remembering that he was married but thinking he had ruined his relationship with Lacey over one nights passion. That is when he realized he HAD to get help. Hoping to apologize in some small way, he left her his treasured horse, Reggie, and checked himself into rehab. It was during rehab that he figured out that he not only had to get his life back on track, but he had a lot of broken promises and disappointed people to make amends to – if they will give him his umpteen second chance. After rehab, he heads home hoping the door was still open to him.
Lacey’s world is shattered when she wakes up to find Devin gone. She’s been abandoned AGAIN. Then she finds out not only is she pregnant, but she’s having twins. A couple months later, determined to set her life straight, she heads to Alabama to confront Devon and get divorce papers signed. She can raise these babies on her own.
After Lacey arrives at Devon’s family farm and Devon find out he’s not only married but about to have two children, Devon tells Lacey that he will sign the papers IF she will stay until after the babies are born if she still wants the divorce. Given that the doctor had recommended that she not travel due to the twins, she finally agrees. The decision is good for them both. He gets a chance to show her how sorry he was for what he did and it gives him the second chance he so desperately wanted. She would get the proper rest needed to have healthy babies while getting to know the real Devin.
Can they both get through the pain of their past? Can Devin prove to Lacey that he’s in for the long haul and won’t be going anywhere? Can Lacey forgive his leaving without a word and trust his words now? Can they find their happily ever after? Will waiting for two little babies to be born be the time that allows them to bond as husband and wife for real?
THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE is a fabulous, well-written Christian romance. It will have you looking forward to Lacey’s forgiveness as much as Devin is. It will show you that when God is in the middle of it all that only good can come about. Although Lacey may have been the catalyst that send Devin to rehab, it was his faith that kept him there and the promise of better things to come if we have a humble heart and ask for forgiveness.
Highly recommend THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE as well as this author! I loved it and I’m sure you will too. I can’t wait to see what she will come up for Garrett and Tanner’s stories, the other Cole brothers.
April 21, 2020
My dad used to say strength doesn't come from doing what you already know you can do. Real strength comes from overcoming things you never thought you could.~Devin
WOWIE....this one sucker-punched me!!! Younger brother Devin left the ranch to make his way in the world as a bronc rider, only to return years later, broken down with a boatload of regret for his foolish past. Older brother Tanner reluctantly takes him in, on conditions of course, and Devin sets out to prove himself a changed man & trustworthy. Only to be confronted with Lacey, his wife he doesn't remember marrying and who's also pregnant with twins. Talk about getting smacked with a dose of wake-up reality!
Yep, this was one of the best books I've read recently. I'm a huge fan of redemption themed stories and this ticked every one of my boxes. You have a broken down hero--literally & figuratively--a heroine who's looking for answers, and a future to figure out, either together or apart. It also reminds me of the prodigal son story in scripture, one where God forgives, changes a heart, and makes a new man from the brokenness of a sinful past. Saying I loved it doesn't properly convey how good this is!! It contains so many emotional parts, both ones that made me laugh & cry, and those tender-hearted ones that made me blissfully sigh. My first Dees story but it won't be my last because I have two more brothers to get to know; Tanner and Garrett. The author really knows how to tug at my heartstrings!
WOWIE....this one sucker-punched me!!! Younger brother Devin left the ranch to make his way in the world as a bronc rider, only to return years later, broken down with a boatload of regret for his foolish past. Older brother Tanner reluctantly takes him in, on conditions of course, and Devin sets out to prove himself a changed man & trustworthy. Only to be confronted with Lacey, his wife he doesn't remember marrying and who's also pregnant with twins. Talk about getting smacked with a dose of wake-up reality!
Yep, this was one of the best books I've read recently. I'm a huge fan of redemption themed stories and this ticked every one of my boxes. You have a broken down hero--literally & figuratively--a heroine who's looking for answers, and a future to figure out, either together or apart. It also reminds me of the prodigal son story in scripture, one where God forgives, changes a heart, and makes a new man from the brokenness of a sinful past. Saying I loved it doesn't properly convey how good this is!! It contains so many emotional parts, both ones that made me laugh & cry, and those tender-hearted ones that made me blissfully sigh. My first Dees story but it won't be my last because I have two more brothers to get to know; Tanner and Garrett. The author really knows how to tug at my heartstrings!
May 11, 2020
Cowboys twins
This was the beginning of a great series. All goes blessings to everyone reading this. He can do all things.
This was the beginning of a great series. All goes blessings to everyone reading this. He can do all things.
April 17, 2020
Oh Stephanie Dees, you have a winner with this one! A retired rodeo cowboy recovering from addiction to painkillers and alcohol, Devin Cole gets surprised by his special friend, Lacey Jenkins. He finds out they were married in Vegas, she's pregnant with their twins, and she wants a divorce! These characters are well written with a good story line.
This is the start of a new series, Triple Creek Cowboys. We are introduce to Devin's brothers, Garrett and Taylor, who will get their own stories. I can't wait to read the next installment!
This is the start of a new series, Triple Creek Cowboys. We are introduce to Devin's brothers, Garrett and Taylor, who will get their own stories. I can't wait to read the next installment!
March 30, 2020
This was a sweet, well-written story with many layers beyond just romance. Reading it felt like watching a Hallmark movie! The author did a great job tackling some tough, real-life issues with compassion and hope. If you like romance novels, you definitely need some Stephanie Dees books in your life!
December 24, 2019
Liked it!
April 6, 2023
Amira and Dean, two people who are looking for something. Dean needs help and Amira isn't sure what she wants/needs. As the two get to know each other, a relationship begins to bloom. Amira tries to keep everything professional. The two try to fight their feelings, as the timing is just not right. Will they give in to the chemistry that's palpable between them or walk away as friends?
This is a sweet, slow burn romance with chemistry, humor and annoying family butting in. Dean is a sexy, single dad of twins and Amira is a nanny that educates parents in a "baby bootcamp" way in a two-month timeframe.
Enjoyable, steamy and leaves you walking on air.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a sweet, slow burn romance with chemistry, humor and annoying family butting in. Dean is a sexy, single dad of twins and Amira is a nanny that educates parents in a "baby bootcamp" way in a two-month timeframe.
Enjoyable, steamy and leaves you walking on air.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2023
Dean was surprised with a set of twins he didn’t know existed and hired a nanny.and hired Amira who he thought would be there indefinitely. Only he mixed up applications and only has her support for a couple months as Amira had a rule. The only proble, was they each developed feelings for each other but did not communicate well and misunderstood what each was hoping for. Enjoyed the story from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 6, 2023
Arriving to work her own brand of magic as a nanny Amira is brought up short when it becomes apparent that Dean made a mistake when reading her contract. This is an honest and heart-tugging story. I thoroughly enjoyed the romance, Amira's encouragement of Dean, and Dean's determination to be a good parent. I love the story and the sexy bits, especially but my favorite scene was the cowbake picnic at the end.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2021
This is the 2nd book I read by Stephanie Dees. I enjoyed this book's storyline. Some parts of this story was sad 😞. I really liked the Christian theme in this story. I really liked Lacey's character. I felt sorry for Lacey. I really liked Devin's character. I felt sorry for Devin. I really liked the ending.
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Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Wholesome Romance
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Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Wholesome Romance
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August 1, 2019Categories
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Wholesome Romance
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Triple Creek Cowboys
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Wholesome Romance
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Triple Creek Cowboys
January 27, 2024
This is what they're calling 'love inspired' nowadays?
August 19, 2024
This book is like a mix of This is Wild by Natasha Madison and Sarah M Eden's cowboy books! 🤍
July 24, 2019
Stephanie Dees has always brought us to rural settings, but this is her first full-on cowboy romance. The hero is Devan, a former rodeo cowboy who's recovering from his addiction to pain killers -- when he learns that on his last night as an addict, he married his longtime friend, Lacey. She tracks him down to his family ranch, pregnant with twins ... and demanding a divorce.
The story delivers on this hooky premise with convincing characters and a ton of heart. Devan is bound and determined to show Lacey he's a changed man, and his loving pursuit to win her back put a lump in my throat more than once. But Lacey is a strong heroine who isn't won over easily. Both characters have demons to fight before they end up together, and when they do ... well, I was glad I had the Kleenex handy. But it was a happy cry.
The story delivers on this hooky premise with convincing characters and a ton of heart. Devan is bound and determined to show Lacey he's a changed man, and his loving pursuit to win her back put a lump in my throat more than once. But Lacey is a strong heroine who isn't won over easily. Both characters have demons to fight before they end up together, and when they do ... well, I was glad I had the Kleenex handy. But it was a happy cry.
August 11, 2019
I loved this book. Often the hero is too perfect, but in this one he was in Narcotics Anonymous, having been addicted to narcotics. I liked the characters, and really enjoyed seeing the story unfolding.
July 4, 2019
I loved the story and the characters and would recommend it for everyone
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