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Cowboys of Creedence #4
Wish Upon a Cowboy
Hot on the ice and tall in the saddle...
Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers' attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn't be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking.
Down-on-her-luck single mom Harper Evans came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home. Temporary work for a local rancher seems perfect, but to keep the job she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who's heating up her kitchen.
Logan's secret learning disability has caused a financial mistake that could cost him everything. With the holidays approaching and a storm closing in, he and Harper have to save his ranch and fight for her son. But can Harper trust the cowboy who is offering her both a home―and his heart?
Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers' attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn't be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking.
Down-on-her-luck single mom Harper Evans came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home. Temporary work for a local rancher seems perfect, but to keep the job she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who's heating up her kitchen.
Logan's secret learning disability has caused a financial mistake that could cost him everything. With the holidays approaching and a storm closing in, he and Harper have to save his ranch and fight for her son. But can Harper trust the cowboy who is offering her both a home―and his heart?
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 26, 2019
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Jennie Marts
46 books979 followersJennie Marts is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning books filled with love, laughter, and always a happily ever after. She loves genre-mashups, and her books range from western romance to cozy mysteries but all have the charm and appeal of quirky small-town life. Living out her own happily ever after in the mountains of Colorado, she’s addicted to Diet Coke, adores Cheetos, and believes you can’t have too many books, shoes, or friends.
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November 26, 2019
Wish Upon a Cowboy is book four in the Cowboys of Creedence series by Jennie Marts. Every single book in this series is filled with not only hockey playing sexy cowboys, but so much heart, love, and in this book, the beauty of Christmas in a small town. There is nothing better!
Harper Evans lives in Kansas and has lost everything. First, her husband. Now, through desperation and trusting the wrong person, her son. Harper knows it’s her own fault and doesn’t deny she’s made mistakes. But as a result, she had to spend two months in county lock up. Now that she is out, she has used her last few dollars to go to Creedence, Colorado. It’s where her now deceased husband’s mother lives and that is who has her son. Her only goal is to be reunited with the only family she has left and the person who is the center of her world. Her eight year old son, Floyd. She wants to spend Christmas with her son.
Logan Rivers is Quinn’s brother who we met in the first book in this series. He lives on the ranch he shares with his father, Rivers Gulch. Only his father has been away for awhile. So Logan thought he’d hire a housekeeper to help out temporarily. But so far, every one he tried to hire was more interested in him than the job. Logan has no interest in a relationship. He learned the hard way that women can’t be trusted to stick around.
Completely out of money and with no where to stay, she learns of Logan’s need for a house keeper and cook. It’s the perfect way to earn some money so she can get her son back and take him back to Kansas. But, as she and Logan spend time together, they soon learn that they enjoy each other’s company. Logan finds himself smiling more and Harper begins to feel hope for the first time in a long time. But both know their time has an expiration date. They both try to ignore the chemistry between them but it soon becomes too much to deny.
With disgruntled ex ranch hands, blizzards, and mother-in-laws determined to keep her son away from her, both Logan and Harper have plenty of challenges to conquer.
This was such a sweet story. My heart just ached for Harper and all she’d been through and the way things had been going for her. The pain she felt being separated from her son was heart breaking. What impressed me most about her, though, was that no matter what was happening with her personally, this woman would do anything for anyone. And she had some major skills cooking and cleaning. She made me want to quick put down the book and mop my floors!
There is so much heart in this book and in this small town. It made my heart so happy to see the way these people support one another. Logan is every fantasy of a rugged cowboy. These two together were perfect but of course, they have to find their way. The last chapter seriously made my eyes misty. I also have to mention that what could be more breathtaking than Christmas on a Colorado ranch?! This is another wonderful addition to this series and I enjoyed it so much.
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Harper Evans lives in Kansas and has lost everything. First, her husband. Now, through desperation and trusting the wrong person, her son. Harper knows it’s her own fault and doesn’t deny she’s made mistakes. But as a result, she had to spend two months in county lock up. Now that she is out, she has used her last few dollars to go to Creedence, Colorado. It’s where her now deceased husband’s mother lives and that is who has her son. Her only goal is to be reunited with the only family she has left and the person who is the center of her world. Her eight year old son, Floyd. She wants to spend Christmas with her son.
Logan Rivers is Quinn’s brother who we met in the first book in this series. He lives on the ranch he shares with his father, Rivers Gulch. Only his father has been away for awhile. So Logan thought he’d hire a housekeeper to help out temporarily. But so far, every one he tried to hire was more interested in him than the job. Logan has no interest in a relationship. He learned the hard way that women can’t be trusted to stick around.
Completely out of money and with no where to stay, she learns of Logan’s need for a house keeper and cook. It’s the perfect way to earn some money so she can get her son back and take him back to Kansas. But, as she and Logan spend time together, they soon learn that they enjoy each other’s company. Logan finds himself smiling more and Harper begins to feel hope for the first time in a long time. But both know their time has an expiration date. They both try to ignore the chemistry between them but it soon becomes too much to deny.
With disgruntled ex ranch hands, blizzards, and mother-in-laws determined to keep her son away from her, both Logan and Harper have plenty of challenges to conquer.
This was such a sweet story. My heart just ached for Harper and all she’d been through and the way things had been going for her. The pain she felt being separated from her son was heart breaking. What impressed me most about her, though, was that no matter what was happening with her personally, this woman would do anything for anyone. And she had some major skills cooking and cleaning. She made me want to quick put down the book and mop my floors!
There is so much heart in this book and in this small town. It made my heart so happy to see the way these people support one another. Logan is every fantasy of a rugged cowboy. These two together were perfect but of course, they have to find their way. The last chapter seriously made my eyes misty. I also have to mention that what could be more breathtaking than Christmas on a Colorado ranch?! This is another wonderful addition to this series and I enjoyed it so much.
For more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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November 25, 2019
***4.5/5 Stars***
Wish Upon a Cowboy was sweet, sexy and filled with small town charm, friendships and second chances. With holiday moments sprinkled throughout this story, my Christmas loving self was bursting with joy! Especially in the latter half, I loved it so much. With tons of heart, I found myself smiling long after I finished that last page. So if you love Christmas miracles and happy endings for all, definitely add this one to your tbr!
Harper Evans was someone I instantly liked. She was a kind hearted woman, yet her past cast a shadow on how she saw herself. She made a mistake, went to jail and had to spend a few months away from her son. She was desperate to get back on her feet and have her son in her life, so she traveled to the cute little town of Creedence, Colorado. Within those first few pages we got to see how big Harper's heart was and how she was always trying to help others. I was so happy when she ended up getting a job working for Logan Rivers. It looked like her luck was finally starting to turn around.
I was already infatuated with Logan Rivers from Caught Up in a Cowboy. And while this book can easily be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend picking up the rest of the books in the Cowboys of Creedence Series. So Logan was sexy, strong and determined. He worked on his family's ranch and the hot cowboy even had me laughing out loud at his cheesy humor. With just firing his house keeper and his ranch hand, Logan was in desperate need of some help. Especially since his dad was out of town for an extended time. The ranch was all on him. Harper seemed like the perfect solution, she was effective, did an amazing job and helped take a load of stress off of Logan right away.
Logan and Harper were instantly attracted to each other. Yet she needed to focus on her job, so she could get her son back. Harper definitely didn't have time for romance in her life. And Logan made a huge mistake when it came to his family's ranch, so he needed to focus on his job. And with Harper leaving in a few weeks or so, he shouldn't get attached. While they both tried to ignore what was between them, it was impossible to do. Especially when it felt effortless for them to form a friendship and anytime they were near each other, sparks were flying.
Wish Upon a Cowboy had so much heart in the pages. It was also a story about a mom and her son's love. Of friendships being formed. Getting second chances. And a community pulling together while Christmas was in the air. And with adorable side characters like Nacho the mama cat, Star the wonder cow and Otis who I won't say what he was lol, oh my goodness, this book was absolutely adorable! It was topped off with a meddlesome grandma, peppermint schnapps and a winter storm!
Wish Upon a Cowboy was a beautiful story about forgiveness, happiness and finding love. It was impossible not to have some happy tears towards the end of this book. Plus I loved that we got to see some of our favorites from the previous books. So if you love Hallmark Christmas movies because they're smile inducing, give you all the feels and have the best endings ever, you definitely have to check this book out. I'm so thankful that Logan got his own story and the fact that it was during the holidays made it absolutely perfect!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Wish Upon a Cowboy was sweet, sexy and filled with small town charm, friendships and second chances. With holiday moments sprinkled throughout this story, my Christmas loving self was bursting with joy! Especially in the latter half, I loved it so much. With tons of heart, I found myself smiling long after I finished that last page. So if you love Christmas miracles and happy endings for all, definitely add this one to your tbr!
She needed a star right now— needed something to guide her, to lead her to her deepest desire. She felt more lost than she’d ever been.
She stared into the lights of the tree and prayed for guidance and wisdom and for something to give her hope to hold on to.
Harper Evans was someone I instantly liked. She was a kind hearted woman, yet her past cast a shadow on how she saw herself. She made a mistake, went to jail and had to spend a few months away from her son. She was desperate to get back on her feet and have her son in her life, so she traveled to the cute little town of Creedence, Colorado. Within those first few pages we got to see how big Harper's heart was and how she was always trying to help others. I was so happy when she ended up getting a job working for Logan Rivers. It looked like her luck was finally starting to turn around.
She set something off inside him, something that made him want to flirt with her, to win her over with his charm and coax that sexy smile onto her face.
I was already infatuated with Logan Rivers from Caught Up in a Cowboy. And while this book can easily be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend picking up the rest of the books in the Cowboys of Creedence Series. So Logan was sexy, strong and determined. He worked on his family's ranch and the hot cowboy even had me laughing out loud at his cheesy humor. With just firing his house keeper and his ranch hand, Logan was in desperate need of some help. Especially since his dad was out of town for an extended time. The ranch was all on him. Harper seemed like the perfect solution, she was effective, did an amazing job and helped take a load of stress off of Logan right away.
He lowered his tone as he looked into her eyes. “I think we make a good team.”
“We do,” she whispered, then looked away as if his words embarrassed her.
Logan and Harper were instantly attracted to each other. Yet she needed to focus on her job, so she could get her son back. Harper definitely didn't have time for romance in her life. And Logan made a huge mistake when it came to his family's ranch, so he needed to focus on his job. And with Harper leaving in a few weeks or so, he shouldn't get attached. While they both tried to ignore what was between them, it was impossible to do. Especially when it felt effortless for them to form a friendship and anytime they were near each other, sparks were flying.
What was she doing? Her sole purpose for being here was to get Floyd and get out of Dodge, not to get involved with a smart-mouthed cowboy, no matter how hot that cowboy was or how delicious his mouth tasted.
Wish Upon a Cowboy had so much heart in the pages. It was also a story about a mom and her son's love. Of friendships being formed. Getting second chances. And a community pulling together while Christmas was in the air. And with adorable side characters like Nacho the mama cat, Star the wonder cow and Otis who I won't say what he was lol, oh my goodness, this book was absolutely adorable! It was topped off with a meddlesome grandma, peppermint schnapps and a winter storm!
Her breath came out in a harsh gasp. “I’m nothing. You deserve more than someone like me.”
“I don’t deserve you. But I want you. With every part of my soul.”
Wish Upon a Cowboy was a beautiful story about forgiveness, happiness and finding love. It was impossible not to have some happy tears towards the end of this book. Plus I loved that we got to see some of our favorites from the previous books. So if you love Hallmark Christmas movies because they're smile inducing, give you all the feels and have the best endings ever, you definitely have to check this book out. I'm so thankful that Logan got his own story and the fact that it was during the holidays made it absolutely perfect!
Maybe he believed in miracles after all.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
November 26, 2019
Jennie Marts writes fantastic stories including different characters dealing with life issues that have you empathising with them in their struggles and cheering them on to succeed. That is particularly true in this heart warming story in which Harper Evans is determined to honestly regain custody of her beloved eight year old son, Floyd, after her own mother's activities had landed her in jail. She's learnt not to trust others but in Creedence she finds people who befriend her, help her and trust her. However, that's not enough for her late husband's mother, who is determined to keep custody of her grandson and to keep him away from Harper.
Logan Rivers is a rancher and the coach for the children's hockey team. He has serious problems with staff until a friend brings Harper to help him. As the two get to know each other, the attraction between them grows. However, both have secrets that they are reluctant to share. Can they learn to trust each other with their worries and with their hearts? You'll just have to read it for yourself to find out!
This is a moving story with fantastic characters facing struggles alone - until they learn to help each other. It is a lovely story of community, friendship, support and romance that I didn't want to put down and have no hesitation in highly recommending.
I requested and was gifted a copy of this delightful book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.
Logan Rivers is a rancher and the coach for the children's hockey team. He has serious problems with staff until a friend brings Harper to help him. As the two get to know each other, the attraction between them grows. However, both have secrets that they are reluctant to share. Can they learn to trust each other with their worries and with their hearts? You'll just have to read it for yourself to find out!
This is a moving story with fantastic characters facing struggles alone - until they learn to help each other. It is a lovely story of community, friendship, support and romance that I didn't want to put down and have no hesitation in highly recommending.
I requested and was gifted a copy of this delightful book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.
November 28, 2019
He needs a housekeeper but all the woman he hires are more interested in marriage than meal-planning, so Logan Rivers couldn’t be happier when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him but as he gets to know her he finds himself hungering for more. She came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home and the temporary job for a local rancher seems perfect but she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who’s heating up her kitchen.
This hockey playing cowboy is one sexy rancher and the chemistry is hot enough to melt the ice. A great holiday romance that warms the heart while bring joy and cheer to the season. The characters are strong, compelling and easily draw the readers into their story and the relationship between Logan and Harper is rife with emotional turmoil that makes them come to life while the magnetic attraction between the two makes it obvious that they belong together and these two wounded souls could heal each other and reach that happily ever after that everyone yearns for.
The plot is steady paced and keeps readers glued to the pages and Harper keeps her secrets hidden even while she fights for the return of her son, she takes some knocks but still has the ability to make time and do things for others that warms the heart and makes her heroine that readers can get really get a feel for while the hero is super sexy with a vulnerability that he believes makes him less than desirable which tugs at every heart string that readers have in this emotionally gripping, & heartwarming holiday romance.
This hockey playing cowboy is one sexy rancher and the chemistry is hot enough to melt the ice. A great holiday romance that warms the heart while bring joy and cheer to the season. The characters are strong, compelling and easily draw the readers into their story and the relationship between Logan and Harper is rife with emotional turmoil that makes them come to life while the magnetic attraction between the two makes it obvious that they belong together and these two wounded souls could heal each other and reach that happily ever after that everyone yearns for.
The plot is steady paced and keeps readers glued to the pages and Harper keeps her secrets hidden even while she fights for the return of her son, she takes some knocks but still has the ability to make time and do things for others that warms the heart and makes her heroine that readers can get really get a feel for while the hero is super sexy with a vulnerability that he believes makes him less than desirable which tugs at every heart string that readers have in this emotionally gripping, & heartwarming holiday romance.
November 24, 2019
Cowboys of Creedence? Yes please! This time, we get Logan's story. With his sister married and his father away from the ranch, it looks like Logan will be alone for Christmas, but that’s the least of his worries. What he desperately needs is a housekeeper, and one whose focus is on cleaning, cooking and laundry rather than becoming the next Mrs. Rivers. Thanks to his friend Bryn at the diner, it looks like Harper Evans may be the answer to Logan's prayers.
Harper's life has gone a bit off the rails, but she's determined to make the money she needs to have her young son back in her life and make a home for him. However, her mother-in-law doesn’t seem too willing to let go of her only remaining connection to her deceased son. But Harper won’t let anything sway her from her goal, not even the handsome rancher and the feelings he stirs up in her.
With strong themes of forgiveness, healing and second chances, this is exactly the kind of book to remind a reader about the true meaning of Christmas, as well as a great way to escape some of the busyness of the season. These characters will work their way under your skin, and you won’t want to miss their compelling, heartfelt, uplifting story.
Harper's life has gone a bit off the rails, but she's determined to make the money she needs to have her young son back in her life and make a home for him. However, her mother-in-law doesn’t seem too willing to let go of her only remaining connection to her deceased son. But Harper won’t let anything sway her from her goal, not even the handsome rancher and the feelings he stirs up in her.
With strong themes of forgiveness, healing and second chances, this is exactly the kind of book to remind a reader about the true meaning of Christmas, as well as a great way to escape some of the busyness of the season. These characters will work their way under your skin, and you won’t want to miss their compelling, heartfelt, uplifting story.
August 30, 2019
LOVED this book!!! This is another winner in the Cowboys of Creedence series. Logan is positively swoon worthy as the sexy and lonely cowboy on his ranch in desperate need of competent help. Harper is the single mom down on her luck and desperate to retrieve her son from his grandmother in Creedence. She is so desperate to get to him that she rode a bus from Kansas to Colorado, spending the last of her limited funds to do it. Harper finds a job working for Logan and, along the way starts collecting friends in the community and falling for Logan.
Logan is sexy and competent, yet has some insecurities, while Harper is damaged and has a difficult past.
Harper has sworn to herself that she wouldn't fall for Logan, as she needed the job too badly to risk losing it for a fling. Logan knows that women leave and that no woman would choose to stay with him. Somehow, their broken pieces seem to fit together.
I fell in love with the characters and felt totally engaged in, and invested in, their story. I wanted them to get their HEA ending and couldn't flip the pages fast enough as I devoured their tale.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.
Logan is sexy and competent, yet has some insecurities, while Harper is damaged and has a difficult past.
Harper has sworn to herself that she wouldn't fall for Logan, as she needed the job too badly to risk losing it for a fling. Logan knows that women leave and that no woman would choose to stay with him. Somehow, their broken pieces seem to fit together.
I fell in love with the characters and felt totally engaged in, and invested in, their story. I wanted them to get their HEA ending and couldn't flip the pages fast enough as I devoured their tale.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.
November 21, 2019
4.5 Stars
This is the fourth book in the Cowboys of Creedence series b y Jennie Marts.
This was out of my normal genre range and was basically a straight contemporary romance. I guess it could be labeled romantic suspense since Harper is trying to get back her child after doing a stint in county for embezzling. I thought it was a great book. This could totally stand on its own. Even though it’s part of a series, you don’t need to read the others in order to understand all that’s going on. The author did a great job of introducing us to everyone and it felt so natural as we met so many of the background townsfolks. That isn’t always an easy thing to do in books where we have a large community of folks.
Both of these characters don’t know how to trust. Harper has lost everyone she ever cared about. Her mother is in prison, her husband died and the state took her son away to live with his grandmother while she was in jail. Logan isn’t much better. He has dyslexia and it has scarred his life. It has always been an issue for him but when he makes a $20,000 mistake in his figuring for the ranch cattle costs, he feels lower than the low.
I enjoyed this story since it didn’t always take the same path to love as some other books do. These people are not perfect and nor do they become perfect. They learn to love during this story and realize that they may be a better man or woman than they ever realized. Loved the ending when so many came to Harper’s aid. That was so sweet. It made for a great holiday book set on a cattle ranch.
If you love a good love story, definitely check this one out.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
This is the fourth book in the Cowboys of Creedence series b y Jennie Marts.
This was out of my normal genre range and was basically a straight contemporary romance. I guess it could be labeled romantic suspense since Harper is trying to get back her child after doing a stint in county for embezzling. I thought it was a great book. This could totally stand on its own. Even though it’s part of a series, you don’t need to read the others in order to understand all that’s going on. The author did a great job of introducing us to everyone and it felt so natural as we met so many of the background townsfolks. That isn’t always an easy thing to do in books where we have a large community of folks.
Both of these characters don’t know how to trust. Harper has lost everyone she ever cared about. Her mother is in prison, her husband died and the state took her son away to live with his grandmother while she was in jail. Logan isn’t much better. He has dyslexia and it has scarred his life. It has always been an issue for him but when he makes a $20,000 mistake in his figuring for the ranch cattle costs, he feels lower than the low.
I enjoyed this story since it didn’t always take the same path to love as some other books do. These people are not perfect and nor do they become perfect. They learn to love during this story and realize that they may be a better man or woman than they ever realized. Loved the ending when so many came to Harper’s aid. That was so sweet. It made for a great holiday book set on a cattle ranch.
If you love a good love story, definitely check this one out.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
November 14, 2019
Author Jennie Marts never disappoints. Her readers will love this small town romance with lots of sass, humor, poignancy and some fun Christmas activities to delight the reader.
After the death of her grandmother Harper Evans had no one to watch her son Floyd while she worked. Harper lost her job and was down on her luck when her shady mother, Brandy walked back into her life and offered her an accounting job she could do from home. Too bad Brandy was cooking the books after Harper was done with them. Before Harper could go to the company president once she discovered what her mother was doing they were arrested and charged with embezzlement. Harper's mother ended up in the federal penitentiary while Harper's charges were reduced to accessory which earned her two months in the county jail. She had no recourse than to call her deceased husband's mother to come and take Floyd while she was serving her two months. Now Harper is in Creedence, CO where her mother-in-law lives. She is desperate and broke but determined to get her son back. Harper ends up as a temporary housekeeper at Logan Rivers' ranch, Rivers Gulch. Neither Harper nor Logan are looking for a relationship but as things turn out it was "attraction-at-first-sight." Harper not only charmed Logan but she also charmed a lot of the townsfolk. The one person she can't charm is her mother-in-law who is keeping her son away from her.
Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts is the fourth book in her Creedence, Co series. There's still some hockey involved as hero Logan Rivers is helping to coach the local youth hockey team. The reader gets glimpses of some of the characters from the earlier books in the series. Heroine Harper Evans gets in trouble with Logan for not disclosing the real reason she is in town but that's part of the conflict and resolution in this story. The author introduces the central characters realistically and the dialogue adds greatly to the story. Logan's cheesy one-liners will make readers smile. I liked how strong Harper is in this book. I also liked how she came to trust Logan and the journey to their HEA.
After the death of her grandmother Harper Evans had no one to watch her son Floyd while she worked. Harper lost her job and was down on her luck when her shady mother, Brandy walked back into her life and offered her an accounting job she could do from home. Too bad Brandy was cooking the books after Harper was done with them. Before Harper could go to the company president once she discovered what her mother was doing they were arrested and charged with embezzlement. Harper's mother ended up in the federal penitentiary while Harper's charges were reduced to accessory which earned her two months in the county jail. She had no recourse than to call her deceased husband's mother to come and take Floyd while she was serving her two months. Now Harper is in Creedence, CO where her mother-in-law lives. She is desperate and broke but determined to get her son back. Harper ends up as a temporary housekeeper at Logan Rivers' ranch, Rivers Gulch. Neither Harper nor Logan are looking for a relationship but as things turn out it was "attraction-at-first-sight." Harper not only charmed Logan but she also charmed a lot of the townsfolk. The one person she can't charm is her mother-in-law who is keeping her son away from her.
Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts is the fourth book in her Creedence, Co series. There's still some hockey involved as hero Logan Rivers is helping to coach the local youth hockey team. The reader gets glimpses of some of the characters from the earlier books in the series. Heroine Harper Evans gets in trouble with Logan for not disclosing the real reason she is in town but that's part of the conflict and resolution in this story. The author introduces the central characters realistically and the dialogue adds greatly to the story. Logan's cheesy one-liners will make readers smile. I liked how strong Harper is in this book. I also liked how she came to trust Logan and the journey to their HEA.
November 13, 2019
Harper Evans’ luck has been very bad. She trusted her mother and that landed her in the county Jail, with custody of her son going to her mother-in-law, who was never her fan. She’s free now and ready to reclaim her son and make a fresh start, the only problem is she’s broke and stuck in a Colorado mountain town with no friends and only a slim thread of hope to hang onto.
Logan Rivers just fired his housekeeper because her idea of keeping house had more to do with playing between the sheets than washing them. Now he’s running the family ranch while his dad is out of town and doesn’t have time for cleaning house and putting three squares on the table every day. Plus, the learning disability he struggled with in his youth has led to what seems like an insurmountable problem that could cost the ranch thousands, not to mention what little self-respect he still has.
When Harper applies to be Logan’s new housekeeper she decides not to tell him about her son, or her bad luck with the law. Her new job might solve one problem for them both, but neither of them expects the growing attraction they start to feel. Logan’s luck in love has been lousy and he’s not anxious to be hurt again. Harper came to town looking for her son and she can’t get him back without a steady job and a place to live. If she risks her heart with Logan and tells him the truth does she put her future with her son at risk?
Once again Ms. Marts is drawing her readers back to the cowboys of Creedance, Colorado and readers will be happy to go on this journey. Personally, this is my favorite book of this series thus far. The author has written compelling characters with fleshed out back stories. Plus, with each new book Marts adds layers to the community of Creedance and its citizens. By now readers are feeling very much at home with the folks they’ve come to love and root for in this little mountain town. There’s no doubt they’ll be rooting for Harper and Logan as well.
Logan Rivers just fired his housekeeper because her idea of keeping house had more to do with playing between the sheets than washing them. Now he’s running the family ranch while his dad is out of town and doesn’t have time for cleaning house and putting three squares on the table every day. Plus, the learning disability he struggled with in his youth has led to what seems like an insurmountable problem that could cost the ranch thousands, not to mention what little self-respect he still has.
When Harper applies to be Logan’s new housekeeper she decides not to tell him about her son, or her bad luck with the law. Her new job might solve one problem for them both, but neither of them expects the growing attraction they start to feel. Logan’s luck in love has been lousy and he’s not anxious to be hurt again. Harper came to town looking for her son and she can’t get him back without a steady job and a place to live. If she risks her heart with Logan and tells him the truth does she put her future with her son at risk?
Once again Ms. Marts is drawing her readers back to the cowboys of Creedance, Colorado and readers will be happy to go on this journey. Personally, this is my favorite book of this series thus far. The author has written compelling characters with fleshed out back stories. Plus, with each new book Marts adds layers to the community of Creedance and its citizens. By now readers are feeling very much at home with the folks they’ve come to love and root for in this little mountain town. There’s no doubt they’ll be rooting for Harper and Logan as well.
October 22, 2019
Logan Rivers doesn't do love or relationships, after being burnt by women too many times to count, he just can't bring himself to sign-up for that again. He keeps his entanglements with the ladies now on a one night basis, for safety purposes of course. With ranching duties constantly piling up he knows he needs to hire a housekeeper but that task maybe a little harder than he anticipated, especially since every woman applying for the job is only looking to be his new move-in wife, instead of just an employee.
Then Harper Evans shows up on his doorstep and he instantly knows she is perfect for the job, she seems to show no interest in him romantically, and insists she just needs a job. She has a plan to get her son back, and she isn't about to let anything derail her plan, which means her focus on him should be nil... but him on the other hand is a different story!
Wish Upon a Cowboy is a heartwarming little page-turner that will squeeze your heart in all the right places! This unlikely pairing brings emotion, drama, heat, and humor to the pages, the moment you meet them you fall head over heels for them! This is a slow burner romance, with neither of them looking for love, their resistance to it is high, and so it takes them a while to give in to their attraction. They both have a lot of baggage to sort through too, but they compliment each other nicely and bring out the best in one another. Together they learn to forgive, grow individually, accept things that can't be changed, and put their trust in one another and eventually open their hearts. It's such a beautiful story to watch unfold, it's well penned words will lure you in, but it's the characters that really steal the show, once you meet them you won't want to let them go! Highly recommend this one, it's sure to keep you mesmerized from beginning to end!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Then Harper Evans shows up on his doorstep and he instantly knows she is perfect for the job, she seems to show no interest in him romantically, and insists she just needs a job. She has a plan to get her son back, and she isn't about to let anything derail her plan, which means her focus on him should be nil... but him on the other hand is a different story!
Wish Upon a Cowboy is a heartwarming little page-turner that will squeeze your heart in all the right places! This unlikely pairing brings emotion, drama, heat, and humor to the pages, the moment you meet them you fall head over heels for them! This is a slow burner romance, with neither of them looking for love, their resistance to it is high, and so it takes them a while to give in to their attraction. They both have a lot of baggage to sort through too, but they compliment each other nicely and bring out the best in one another. Together they learn to forgive, grow individually, accept things that can't be changed, and put their trust in one another and eventually open their hearts. It's such a beautiful story to watch unfold, it's well penned words will lure you in, but it's the characters that really steal the show, once you meet them you won't want to let them go! Highly recommend this one, it's sure to keep you mesmerized from beginning to end!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
November 23, 2019
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is the fourth book in the series, and each one gives us another cowboy's story. Here Logan is about to find love from a most unlikely arrival into town.
Harper has had a rough time of it, yet really has no self pity, she is just desperate to be reunited with her young son, Floyd. He is in Creedence with his paternal grandmother, Judith. Judith is not keen on Harper ever seeing her son again, which is a fairly extreme reaction to what has happened, but seriously impacts on Harper's self esteem and her confidence. Having arrived in town and found a temp job with Logan, she cannot wait to reunite with her son. Of course, nothing really runs smoothly - but as we get both her and Logan narrating the story, we know exactly how much they are falling for each other, and how difficult that is for both of them to address.
That time with just the two of them as employee / employer give us a good chance to see what a good person Harper really is, and what a caring, lonely soul Logan is too. The chemistry is great, and there is a lovely level of banter and snark between them which really made me chuckle. It is a well rounded story, which ties up all the slightly worrying loose ends and gives both Logan and Harper exactly what they need as well as who they want!
I really enjoyed this addition to the series, and am looking forward to Zane having a chance sometime soon (hint, hint).
This is the fourth book in the series, and each one gives us another cowboy's story. Here Logan is about to find love from a most unlikely arrival into town.
Harper has had a rough time of it, yet really has no self pity, she is just desperate to be reunited with her young son, Floyd. He is in Creedence with his paternal grandmother, Judith. Judith is not keen on Harper ever seeing her son again, which is a fairly extreme reaction to what has happened, but seriously impacts on Harper's self esteem and her confidence. Having arrived in town and found a temp job with Logan, she cannot wait to reunite with her son. Of course, nothing really runs smoothly - but as we get both her and Logan narrating the story, we know exactly how much they are falling for each other, and how difficult that is for both of them to address.
That time with just the two of them as employee / employer give us a good chance to see what a good person Harper really is, and what a caring, lonely soul Logan is too. The chemistry is great, and there is a lovely level of banter and snark between them which really made me chuckle. It is a well rounded story, which ties up all the slightly worrying loose ends and gives both Logan and Harper exactly what they need as well as who they want!
I really enjoyed this addition to the series, and am looking forward to Zane having a chance sometime soon (hint, hint).
November 26, 2019
What can I say? Creedence kinda grows on you... So, after Caught up in a Cowboy and You had me at Cowboy, I was very happy to see yet another story of Jennie Marts. This one is about Harper Evans, who is on her way to Colorado after serving a prison sentence for embezzlement. She should have known better, when her mother got her a job at the company she was working for. Because her mother never cared for Harper.
But now, penniless and out of a job, Harper's first priority is to get her son back from her mother in law. Although the mother of her deceased husband and she have never seen eye to eye, she has taken Floyd under her wing, when Harper had to go to prison.
So, first goal is to get a job and a place to stay. Fortunately, a friendly bartender helps Harper as a housekeeper for Logan Rivers (yes, Quinn's brother from Caught up in a Cowboy). Logan is in dire need of a housekeeper, who doesn't tries to get into his pants. So, although Harper is most certainly hiding a secret, she is a relief to have around the house. She doesn't flirt with him and she doesn't put up with his crap. And she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty.
And although Logan knows she is here only temporarily, he starts feeling a lot of things for his housekeeper. But what is she hiding? And why? And if Logan finds out, will he allow her to stay? Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.
But now, penniless and out of a job, Harper's first priority is to get her son back from her mother in law. Although the mother of her deceased husband and she have never seen eye to eye, she has taken Floyd under her wing, when Harper had to go to prison.
So, first goal is to get a job and a place to stay. Fortunately, a friendly bartender helps Harper as a housekeeper for Logan Rivers (yes, Quinn's brother from Caught up in a Cowboy). Logan is in dire need of a housekeeper, who doesn't tries to get into his pants. So, although Harper is most certainly hiding a secret, she is a relief to have around the house. She doesn't flirt with him and she doesn't put up with his crap. And she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty.
And although Logan knows she is here only temporarily, he starts feeling a lot of things for his housekeeper. But what is she hiding? And why? And if Logan finds out, will he allow her to stay? Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.
November 12, 2019
Loved this story! Jennie Marts has managed to create a series of hockey playing sexy cowboys that tug at your heartstrings & keep you involved from the beginning. Harper has made a series of mistakes but has paid her price. Now she’s in town to retake guardianship of her son away from his grandmother & move him home. She ends up taking on a job to earn the money to move them home while she struggles with his grandmother.
Logan has had enough of housekeepers who are only interested in getting him to put a ring on their finger. He’s convinced to take a chance on Harper & she’s turned out to be everything he needs. She’s told him from the beginning she’s not interested in anything more than a job. So why is he started to get interested?
Each story in this series can easily be read as a stand alone but if you read them in order, they build upon each other. The chemistry grows slowly between Harper & Logan like it would in real life. Harper’s wit & sass come out more & more as the story goes on & it’s actually something that attracts Logan. I enjoyed the entire story & the clarification that the ending gives.
Logan has had enough of housekeepers who are only interested in getting him to put a ring on their finger. He’s convinced to take a chance on Harper & she’s turned out to be everything he needs. She’s told him from the beginning she’s not interested in anything more than a job. So why is he started to get interested?
Each story in this series can easily be read as a stand alone but if you read them in order, they build upon each other. The chemistry grows slowly between Harper & Logan like it would in real life. Harper’s wit & sass come out more & more as the story goes on & it’s actually something that attracts Logan. I enjoyed the entire story & the clarification that the ending gives.
October 8, 2019
I am a big fan of this author and I’m always excited to see where the next book takes me. And omg does she absolutely nail this one. It’s her best so far and a definite a top read of 2019 for me. Her writing is gorgeous as always, the scenery is beautiful and her characters really make this a truly spectacular romance story that you can’t help but fall in love with. I could definitely picture this book as movie it’s that epic. I couldn’t get enough of this story and was sad when it ended. Definitely be re-reading this book and other books in this series over and over again. So you should definitely pick up this one. Everyone should have a Jennie Marts book in there library. If I could give a book more than 5 stars, this would be that book!
November 15, 2019
Wish Upon a Cowboy (Cowboys of Creedence #4) by Jennie Marts
4 stars
M/F Romance
Triggers: Custody issues
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Harper is a woman who is just getting herself back together. After trusting her mom one too many times, Harper found herself having to call her mother-in-law to take her son while she had to go to jail for a few months. With a new lease on life, she has taken her last dollars to head to the town where her son is living. She wants to see him, hug him and take him back home. But, when she arrives in town, she needs a job in order to save up money to go back home.
Logan is trying to keep his family's business running while his dad is away helping another family member. Despite his bachelor status, he isn't looking for someone to warm his bed at the moment, which makes his housekeeper's advances very uncomfortable. Having to fire someone he's known for a while because she was more interested in him than doing her job was not the way he wanted to start his day.
With an introduction to Logan, Harper knows that she can do a good job. However, she is also wary of telling people her personal business. She seeks out her son, but bitterness and hatred fly out of her mother-in-law's mouth. Harper has to decide whether or not she truly is the best for her son.
This was a super sweet story. The characters are relatable and I really enjoyed the townspeople too. When push comes to shove, will the people side with Harper or with her ugly mother-in-law? This story was quick to read, but moved along well. The characters were well developed and I liked watching Harper and Logan's relationship build.
4 stars
M/F Romance
Triggers: Custody issues
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Harper is a woman who is just getting herself back together. After trusting her mom one too many times, Harper found herself having to call her mother-in-law to take her son while she had to go to jail for a few months. With a new lease on life, she has taken her last dollars to head to the town where her son is living. She wants to see him, hug him and take him back home. But, when she arrives in town, she needs a job in order to save up money to go back home.
Logan is trying to keep his family's business running while his dad is away helping another family member. Despite his bachelor status, he isn't looking for someone to warm his bed at the moment, which makes his housekeeper's advances very uncomfortable. Having to fire someone he's known for a while because she was more interested in him than doing her job was not the way he wanted to start his day.
With an introduction to Logan, Harper knows that she can do a good job. However, she is also wary of telling people her personal business. She seeks out her son, but bitterness and hatred fly out of her mother-in-law's mouth. Harper has to decide whether or not she truly is the best for her son.
This was a super sweet story. The characters are relatable and I really enjoyed the townspeople too. When push comes to shove, will the people side with Harper or with her ugly mother-in-law? This story was quick to read, but moved along well. The characters were well developed and I liked watching Harper and Logan's relationship build.
November 28, 2019
Wish Upon a Cowboy is the fourth book in Jennie Marts Cowboys of Creedence series, and Logan is definitely one sexy, long drink of water! Harper on the other hand is a down on her luck, single mum whose solitary goal is to retrieve her son from his grandmother in Creedence. But having travelled from Kansas to Colorado, Harper has nothing left in her kitty and is also desperate for work and a new beginning.
So, what do you get when a lonely, insecure and sexy cowboy meets a nervous, damaged and guarded female? Self-imposed barriers, failure to trust, sheer determination and a whole lot of intense chemistry. Logan and Harper are wonderful characters with baggage and uncertainties that stem from past let-downs, but there is no denying their fragile hearts can only become whole if they let down their defences.
I was totally captivated by this story; the characters are engaging, the plot was believable, and I couldn’t help but have a little fist pump at the end when their HEA finally arrived.
So, what do you get when a lonely, insecure and sexy cowboy meets a nervous, damaged and guarded female? Self-imposed barriers, failure to trust, sheer determination and a whole lot of intense chemistry. Logan and Harper are wonderful characters with baggage and uncertainties that stem from past let-downs, but there is no denying their fragile hearts can only become whole if they let down their defences.
I was totally captivated by this story; the characters are engaging, the plot was believable, and I couldn’t help but have a little fist pump at the end when their HEA finally arrived.
November 23, 2019
I love this series but Wish Upon a Cowboy is my favorite of all of them, There was just something about the characters in this book and the story line that drew me in and just tugged a little at my heart strings. You have Logan who is not only hot but a little unsure of himself. Then you have Harper who is a single mom who also has a few fears. You put them together and you have yourself chemistry! You also have yourself a fantastic read that will stay with you for days after you are finished reading the book. Thanks Net Galley. . I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 26, 2019
This is the fourth book in the series but the first I have read of the series and this author. Each book can be read as a standalone. I liked the book. Harper and Logan were so good together. Harper needed a job while she was looking for her son and Logan needed a temporary housekeeper. They had good chemistry between them. With each other’s help, they will be able to get what they are looking for and to find the love that they have been needing but not really looking for.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
November 27, 2019
In Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts, Harper Evans shows up in Creedence with regrets, bad choices and tragic life events haunting her. I admired this young woman who was going to turn her life around no matter what. Her luck improves as she finds work quickly. Mirroring life she finds help as soon as she steps off the bus. I appreciate that the author continues to show that we do need help sometimes, should not be ashamed of taking it or miss a opportunity to give some.
Logan Rivers the rancher who gives her a job finds himself also in need. As Logan and Harper learn to trust each other, work together and find the love and acceptance that they both need, a little boy finds his mother and a true home. Wonderful story with characters that don’t give up and that sometimes wishes can come true.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Logan Rivers the rancher who gives her a job finds himself also in need. As Logan and Harper learn to trust each other, work together and find the love and acceptance that they both need, a little boy finds his mother and a true home. Wonderful story with characters that don’t give up and that sometimes wishes can come true.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 16, 2019
WISH UPON A COWBOY by Jennie Marts is a wonderful Christmas read! A small town romance with Harper a single mom going through hard times. Logan a local guy who is both confident and insecure. A five 🌟 read for sure!
December 1, 2019
Loved it!!!!
Second chances
A cowboy, animals ( kittens also) a little bit all rolled into one. The people she meet when she got off the bus..I can't wait until the next book!!
A must read
Second chances
A cowboy, animals ( kittens also) a little bit all rolled into one. The people she meet when she got off the bus..I can't wait until the next book!!
A must read
December 2, 2019
Wonderful Christmas romance!
December 9, 2019
Fantastic read for this festive time.
November 26, 2019
A well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. This one about the struggles Harper goes through and trying to change her life around. Also struggles Logan has to deal with himself with how he reacts to his own life. A standalone read but to learn about all characters in the story you want to read all in the series. A great series to pick up.
November 26, 2019
Harper, after getting out of the jail need two things: job and get her son back.
Logan is at the end with his current housekeeper, who thinks she will become new Mrs. Logan Rivers. With someone's help, Harper gets the job. Logan likes Harper's cooking and he likes her, but then he learns the reasons she is here working.
Great story, loved this book.
Logan is at the end with his current housekeeper, who thinks she will become new Mrs. Logan Rivers. With someone's help, Harper gets the job. Logan likes Harper's cooking and he likes her, but then he learns the reasons she is here working.
Great story, loved this book.
November 26, 2019
This is a wonderful holiday romance with endearing characters Harper and Logan both have issues and aren't interested in a relationship but, in coming together they will find more than they ever hoped for. This is an emotional tale that will pull on your heartstrings.
November 27, 2019
A fantastic story to round out the Christmas season. This story is probably one of my favorites by the author. Great story!
September 28, 2019
This was a great read. There were times where I felt that it lagged in continuing to hold my attention. But otherwise it was awesome. There are a lot of ups and downs for the characters and it really pulls on your heart strings. A great read to get into the holiday spirit.
November 26, 2019
Wish Upon A Cowboy is a fabulous Christmas western romance by Jennie Marts. Ms. Marts has provided readers with a well-written book. The characters are outstanding and just plain lovable. Harper is a widow and single mom when her mother asks for her help. Before she can fix what her mother got her into she finds herself in the county jail for two months. Logan has had to fire his housekeeper/cook and now needs a new one...enter Harper. Logan and Harper's story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this book and can't wait to read more from Jennie Marts. Wish Upon A Cowboy is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 26, 2019
Jennie loves to keep you wanting more! Harper Evans and Logan Rivers definitely both come with baggage that should send each other running did the hills. But what happens when you get to know the person before the baggage?
While there were so many times that I wanted to scream at Harper or smack Logan, these two stole my heart. Two people, so certain they’re unworthy of happiness and love, who are both the best kind of people.
Jennie, I need to know what happens next! I am so in love with this series!
While there were so many times that I wanted to scream at Harper or smack Logan, these two stole my heart. Two people, so certain they’re unworthy of happiness and love, who are both the best kind of people.
Jennie, I need to know what happens next! I am so in love with this series!
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