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Lone Star Ridge #1
Tangled Up in Texas
Their past never faded—and neither did their passion.
Between running his family ranch and dealing with far too many needy relatives, Shaw Jameson doesn’t have time for more trouble. But when his first love, former-child-star-turned-businesswoman Sunny Dalton, returns to Lone Star Ridge, Shaw senses things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Shaw isn’t prepared for the memories that come flooding back now…or the reignited spark between them that turns into a raging inferno. Still, this gorgeous cowboy will do everything he can not to get burned a second time. Because Sunny never promised this visit was permanent and Shaw has no intention of giving up the land he loves. Letting Sunny go again is certain to leave a Texas-sized mark on his soul—and a permanent wall around his heart. Unless he can prove their small town holds the promise of the future they both always imagined.
Between running his family ranch and dealing with far too many needy relatives, Shaw Jameson doesn’t have time for more trouble. But when his first love, former-child-star-turned-businesswoman Sunny Dalton, returns to Lone Star Ridge, Shaw senses things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Shaw isn’t prepared for the memories that come flooding back now…or the reignited spark between them that turns into a raging inferno. Still, this gorgeous cowboy will do everything he can not to get burned a second time. Because Sunny never promised this visit was permanent and Shaw has no intention of giving up the land he loves. Letting Sunny go again is certain to leave a Texas-sized mark on his soul—and a permanent wall around his heart. Unless he can prove their small town holds the promise of the future they both always imagined.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 27, 2020
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Want to know more about me? Well, here it is in a nutshell:
I’m a USA Today bestselling author, and I’ve sold over 100 novels. Yes, 100! Needless to say, I write a lot. I’ve had the honor of receiving the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and I was a finalist for the Rita. My books have been featured in Vogue, Woman’s Day and Woman’s World. I’ve also had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. I love hearing from readers, and you can contact me through my webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com.
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February 27, 2020
Rated 4.5 - TANGLED UP IN TEXAS by Delores Fossen begins with the best first line that pulls you in with laughter and curiosity. A witty launch of the LONE STAR RIDGE series makes me anxious to experience more from this entertaining author.
See this review in full color at my blog, TheZestQuest.com.
Sunny and Shaw have a history that was never resolved. Both of them have experienced life without each other for years, so when Sunny comes back to Lone Star Ridge, it reignites all kinds of feelings.
Sunny was a child-star with her triplet sisters, creating a childhood that was far from normal. Shaw was part of that childhood, so he understands what Sunny has had to overcome. With one failed relationship after another, Sunny doesn’t want to try again. As an illustrator for children’s books, she has everything she has ever wanted except a child. Will her exes’ children be enough, or will the tug of being a mother be too much to stop her from making a foolish decision?
Shaw and his siblings run his family’s ranch. Their father continues to astound them all with his careless behavior. Shaw is always the responsible one, cleaning up after a father who barely admits they exist. He’s not ready for more grief, but something about Sunny is too hard to resist.
Sunny and Shaw are very cute together. Author Delores Fossen knows how to deliver naughty humor that makes it cute, while accentuating the sizzle between the leads. I love a good reunited lovers’ story that emphasizes the friends-to-lovers theme.
Although this book sagged toward the middle, the pull of Sunny and Shaw’s possible HEA and the quirky characters enticed me forward.
Delores Fossen is really good at taking mundane everyday moments and tossing them with the ridiculous to entertain, while giving her characters reasons to fight love and fall into it at the same time. How she thinks up this stuff is beyond me. Thankfully, all we have to do is come along for the ride. And what a merry ride it is.
I laughed out-loud and grinned a lot while reading this book. There are also some unredeemable family members who make this couple’s life hell, and my skin crawl. I kept hoping they’d get paid back for all the trouble they caused. Some of that payback starts in this book. But I’m guessing they’ll continue to be thorns in future books.
This series style reminds me of Molly Harper’s Southern Eclectic series, one of my favorites. It’s similar in the characters’ off-the-wall behavior and craziness that keeps me chuckling.
I’m learning to expect the unexpected with Delores Fossen’s humor. Something I find irresistible.
For those who wonder, there is a good amount of explicit sex between the leads in this story. It needs to be there to make up for Sunny and Shaw’s past, and to get over their current circumstances. I don’t believe this couple would have reached their HEA so smoothly without it.
This just proves how good Fossen is at characterization. I prefer a less graphic love story, so when an author convinces me her story wouldn’t be right without the sexual details, that’s talent at choosing what’s right for her story.
This may also be why the middle of the book sagged for me. Some readers may skip that part, but they’d miss the loving reason it’s there. It’s also very well written, with just the right amount of naughty mixed with love. The love scenes are close to being erotic, but they are sensual in language, so it should please both preferences.
I don’t want to sound callous, but I didn’t always understand Sunny’s self-conscious behavior. Her illness caused some emotional upheaval, and then, miraculously – she was over it. I just wasn’t convinced it was a valid obstacle to keep them apart in the beginning.
Setting wasn’t a huge emphasis in this first book, so I didn’t get the western feel I expected for a ranch. I’m hoping for more of that in the future books, when the author has more room to expand on it. I still consider this a Contemporary Western Romance, because it has just enough of a feel to start. This book introduced a lot of characters and possible series plots, where getting into too much setting may have distracted from the character development.
Sunny and Shaw’s HEA was satisfying, but their resolution felt rushed. I wanted a clearer explanation of Shaw’s change of heart, since it was a huge part of their history. I could see why, but I wanted to hear it from Shaw. Sunny deserved it, too, even though she didn’t seem to mind. Maybe she sensed Shaw’s heart as I imagined, even when Shaw didn’t know himself?
Hippie Grandma Em entertained me the most. She’s not too old to ogle a cowboy’s hiney, while sharing her binoculars with Sunny. She’s always there to protect those she loves, especially when it requires whacking a man with a broom who deserves it. Even Em’s own daughter doesn’t escape her wrath when Sunshine lunges in to hurt everyone with her greed.
There are many more characters who add to the madness of Sunny and Shaw’s life. I’m looking forward to repeat appearances of some of them in future books. And then there are others, who I’m sure I’ll get mad at all over again. Fossen really made me angry at her villains/villainess.
There’s an excerpt at the end for McCall and Austin’s book that’s just as emotionally engaging as TANGLED UP IN TEXAS began. CHASING TROUBLE IN TEXAS promises to be another fun adventure with the child-star triplets and their boyfriends, all grown up.
TANGLED UP IN TEXAS is an entertaining reunited lovers’ story that emphasizes the friends-to-lovers theme. It’s full of quirky characters easy to love and laugh with when they mess up. An engaging start to the LONE STAR RIDGE series I’m excited to continue.
Review by Dorine, courtesy of TheZestQuest.com. A digital copy was provided by the publisher for an honest review. Thanks in advance for following links and sharing this review on social media.
See this review in full color at my blog, TheZestQuest.com.
Sunny and Shaw have a history that was never resolved. Both of them have experienced life without each other for years, so when Sunny comes back to Lone Star Ridge, it reignites all kinds of feelings.
Sunny was a child-star with her triplet sisters, creating a childhood that was far from normal. Shaw was part of that childhood, so he understands what Sunny has had to overcome. With one failed relationship after another, Sunny doesn’t want to try again. As an illustrator for children’s books, she has everything she has ever wanted except a child. Will her exes’ children be enough, or will the tug of being a mother be too much to stop her from making a foolish decision?
Shaw and his siblings run his family’s ranch. Their father continues to astound them all with his careless behavior. Shaw is always the responsible one, cleaning up after a father who barely admits they exist. He’s not ready for more grief, but something about Sunny is too hard to resist.
Sunny and Shaw are very cute together. Author Delores Fossen knows how to deliver naughty humor that makes it cute, while accentuating the sizzle between the leads. I love a good reunited lovers’ story that emphasizes the friends-to-lovers theme.
Although this book sagged toward the middle, the pull of Sunny and Shaw’s possible HEA and the quirky characters enticed me forward.
Delores Fossen is really good at taking mundane everyday moments and tossing them with the ridiculous to entertain, while giving her characters reasons to fight love and fall into it at the same time. How she thinks up this stuff is beyond me. Thankfully, all we have to do is come along for the ride. And what a merry ride it is.
I laughed out-loud and grinned a lot while reading this book. There are also some unredeemable family members who make this couple’s life hell, and my skin crawl. I kept hoping they’d get paid back for all the trouble they caused. Some of that payback starts in this book. But I’m guessing they’ll continue to be thorns in future books.
This series style reminds me of Molly Harper’s Southern Eclectic series, one of my favorites. It’s similar in the characters’ off-the-wall behavior and craziness that keeps me chuckling.
I’m learning to expect the unexpected with Delores Fossen’s humor. Something I find irresistible.
For those who wonder, there is a good amount of explicit sex between the leads in this story. It needs to be there to make up for Sunny and Shaw’s past, and to get over their current circumstances. I don’t believe this couple would have reached their HEA so smoothly without it.
This just proves how good Fossen is at characterization. I prefer a less graphic love story, so when an author convinces me her story wouldn’t be right without the sexual details, that’s talent at choosing what’s right for her story.
This may also be why the middle of the book sagged for me. Some readers may skip that part, but they’d miss the loving reason it’s there. It’s also very well written, with just the right amount of naughty mixed with love. The love scenes are close to being erotic, but they are sensual in language, so it should please both preferences.
I don’t want to sound callous, but I didn’t always understand Sunny’s self-conscious behavior. Her illness caused some emotional upheaval, and then, miraculously – she was over it. I just wasn’t convinced it was a valid obstacle to keep them apart in the beginning.
Setting wasn’t a huge emphasis in this first book, so I didn’t get the western feel I expected for a ranch. I’m hoping for more of that in the future books, when the author has more room to expand on it. I still consider this a Contemporary Western Romance, because it has just enough of a feel to start. This book introduced a lot of characters and possible series plots, where getting into too much setting may have distracted from the character development.
Sunny and Shaw’s HEA was satisfying, but their resolution felt rushed. I wanted a clearer explanation of Shaw’s change of heart, since it was a huge part of their history. I could see why, but I wanted to hear it from Shaw. Sunny deserved it, too, even though she didn’t seem to mind. Maybe she sensed Shaw’s heart as I imagined, even when Shaw didn’t know himself?
Hippie Grandma Em entertained me the most. She’s not too old to ogle a cowboy’s hiney, while sharing her binoculars with Sunny. She’s always there to protect those she loves, especially when it requires whacking a man with a broom who deserves it. Even Em’s own daughter doesn’t escape her wrath when Sunshine lunges in to hurt everyone with her greed.
There are many more characters who add to the madness of Sunny and Shaw’s life. I’m looking forward to repeat appearances of some of them in future books. And then there are others, who I’m sure I’ll get mad at all over again. Fossen really made me angry at her villains/villainess.
There’s an excerpt at the end for McCall and Austin’s book that’s just as emotionally engaging as TANGLED UP IN TEXAS began. CHASING TROUBLE IN TEXAS promises to be another fun adventure with the child-star triplets and their boyfriends, all grown up.
TANGLED UP IN TEXAS is an entertaining reunited lovers’ story that emphasizes the friends-to-lovers theme. It’s full of quirky characters easy to love and laugh with when they mess up. An engaging start to the LONE STAR RIDGE series I’m excited to continue.
Review by Dorine, courtesy of TheZestQuest.com. A digital copy was provided by the publisher for an honest review. Thanks in advance for following links and sharing this review on social media.
March 3, 2020
Good second chance story with interesting (and sometimes hilarious) family dynamics. Sunny is on her way back to Lone Star Ridge after ending another engagement and to recover from a health scare. With her is the sixteen-year-old son of her ex-fiancé. She looks forward to seeing her grandmother again, but home holds a mixed bag of memories. The Dalton triplets were stars of a show called The Little Cowgirls, and not all of her memories from that time are good ones. She didn't expect to see her teen crush Shaw before she even made it home.
Shaw Jameson is the oldest of his siblings. He runs the ranch with the help of his brothers and sister and does his best to keep his life on track. It isn't easy when he seems to spend his life cleaning up his father's messes. Most of those messes come from the fact that Marty can keep his zipper zipped and mostly look a lot like him. Sunny's arrival throws Shaw for a loop, especially when her arrival coincides with that of another half-sister.
Shaw and Sunny have a history from when they were kids and teens. They were good friends that developed into something more, but one major issue kept them apart. Sunny wants kids of her own, and Shaw doesn't. So they went their separate ways, but the feelings never went away. Sunny's quest led her into two engagements that didn't work out, while Shaw stuck to his plans. I enjoyed their first meeting, which gave a good indication of how the rest of the book would go. It started with Shaw finding some intriguing bits of Hadley Dalton's costumes along the road, followed by the arrival of Sunny herself, who was retrieving them. It was clear from that moment that the sparks between them were still there. Sunny's almost-stepson was also there, which gave Shaw a bit of a start when he thought of his and Sunny's past. But the biggest thing was the presence of Marty's latest mess, Kinsley, his previously unknown daughter. Kinsley just found out about him and wants to meet him. Knowing his father, Shaw also knows that it won't go well.
Fate finds ways of throwing Sunny and Shaw together, and it isn't long before they give in to the flames of attraction. Both are certain there is no future for them as their fundamental differences have not changed, but they can enjoy their time together for what it is. Of course, Fate has other plans. I liked watching their friendship grow along with the attraction. There were some terrific scenes as they worked together to help Kinsley. They also paired up to support each other when Sunny's greedy mother shows up and creates all kinds of complications. Though there were times I felt that the relationship between Shaw and Sunny took a backseat to the family drama, that same drama helped pull them closer together. Shaw's refusal to have a family of his own seemed at odds with how wonderful he was with children, from his young nieces to the teenagers Ryan and Kinsley. I liked the changes that I saw in both Shaw and Sunny that brought them together in the end.
The family dynamics in both Shaw and Sunny's families made for some hilarious and some heartbreaking scenes. The stories of Sunny's times as part of The Little Cowgirls had a significant impact on who she is now, especially her need to keep some things private. I liked that she had enough good memories of home, plus her love of her grandmother, that she was able to go there to recover. I loved her grandmother, Em, who was a feisty old lady. She especially made me laugh with her appreciation of a good-looking cowboy. She is also protective of Sunny, even when it comes to her daughter. It was her actions against Sunshine that created much of the drama in this book. Sunshine herself is one of those characters that is very easy to detest. There were also her issues with her ex-fiancé, who was a selfish jerk. He made a total ass of himself at the end of the book, and I cheered the actions of both Em and the duck.
On Shaw's side, it is impressive that he and his siblings turned out as well as they did considering the father they have. Marty's irresponsibility is horrendous. While I didn't like him much, he does have a few redeeming moments. I ached for the way Shaw and the others constantly had to deal with the results. I really liked how they stood together to take care of Kinsley when she showed up. I hurt for Kinsley, who felt rejected by both parents and wasn't surprised by how she expressed those feelings. When Marty finally showed up, my heart broke for her. Things became even more complicated when Sunshine stuck her vengeful nose into the situation. In the end, I wasn't at all surprised by the solution to the issue and loved Shaw's comments to Kinsley about it.
Now I can't wait to read the next book in the series, about Austin and McCall. There was a teaser at the end of this one, and it sounds like it will be just as good.
Shaw Jameson is the oldest of his siblings. He runs the ranch with the help of his brothers and sister and does his best to keep his life on track. It isn't easy when he seems to spend his life cleaning up his father's messes. Most of those messes come from the fact that Marty can keep his zipper zipped and mostly look a lot like him. Sunny's arrival throws Shaw for a loop, especially when her arrival coincides with that of another half-sister.
Shaw and Sunny have a history from when they were kids and teens. They were good friends that developed into something more, but one major issue kept them apart. Sunny wants kids of her own, and Shaw doesn't. So they went their separate ways, but the feelings never went away. Sunny's quest led her into two engagements that didn't work out, while Shaw stuck to his plans. I enjoyed their first meeting, which gave a good indication of how the rest of the book would go. It started with Shaw finding some intriguing bits of Hadley Dalton's costumes along the road, followed by the arrival of Sunny herself, who was retrieving them. It was clear from that moment that the sparks between them were still there. Sunny's almost-stepson was also there, which gave Shaw a bit of a start when he thought of his and Sunny's past. But the biggest thing was the presence of Marty's latest mess, Kinsley, his previously unknown daughter. Kinsley just found out about him and wants to meet him. Knowing his father, Shaw also knows that it won't go well.
Fate finds ways of throwing Sunny and Shaw together, and it isn't long before they give in to the flames of attraction. Both are certain there is no future for them as their fundamental differences have not changed, but they can enjoy their time together for what it is. Of course, Fate has other plans. I liked watching their friendship grow along with the attraction. There were some terrific scenes as they worked together to help Kinsley. They also paired up to support each other when Sunny's greedy mother shows up and creates all kinds of complications. Though there were times I felt that the relationship between Shaw and Sunny took a backseat to the family drama, that same drama helped pull them closer together. Shaw's refusal to have a family of his own seemed at odds with how wonderful he was with children, from his young nieces to the teenagers Ryan and Kinsley. I liked the changes that I saw in both Shaw and Sunny that brought them together in the end.
The family dynamics in both Shaw and Sunny's families made for some hilarious and some heartbreaking scenes. The stories of Sunny's times as part of The Little Cowgirls had a significant impact on who she is now, especially her need to keep some things private. I liked that she had enough good memories of home, plus her love of her grandmother, that she was able to go there to recover. I loved her grandmother, Em, who was a feisty old lady. She especially made me laugh with her appreciation of a good-looking cowboy. She is also protective of Sunny, even when it comes to her daughter. It was her actions against Sunshine that created much of the drama in this book. Sunshine herself is one of those characters that is very easy to detest. There were also her issues with her ex-fiancé, who was a selfish jerk. He made a total ass of himself at the end of the book, and I cheered the actions of both Em and the duck.
On Shaw's side, it is impressive that he and his siblings turned out as well as they did considering the father they have. Marty's irresponsibility is horrendous. While I didn't like him much, he does have a few redeeming moments. I ached for the way Shaw and the others constantly had to deal with the results. I really liked how they stood together to take care of Kinsley when she showed up. I hurt for Kinsley, who felt rejected by both parents and wasn't surprised by how she expressed those feelings. When Marty finally showed up, my heart broke for her. Things became even more complicated when Sunshine stuck her vengeful nose into the situation. In the end, I wasn't at all surprised by the solution to the issue and loved Shaw's comments to Kinsley about it.
Now I can't wait to read the next book in the series, about Austin and McCall. There was a teaser at the end of this one, and it sounds like it will be just as good.
April 3, 2020
First of the Lone Star Ridge series, in which Shaw Jameson is confronted by yet another child his no-good father has sired, who shows up at the ranch with an attitude and weird set of intimate apparel on the road to the ranch. What's that about? He has no clue.
As if that isn't enough to complicate his life right now, Sunny, the woman he had the hots for as a randy teenager also has come home to recover from a surgery she doesn't want anyone to know about, and to heal her heart from the scare that she might have had breast cancer. She doesn't, but that doesn't make what she just went through any scarier.
Things get even more weird, with tons of laughs thrown in when the boy Sunny's been mothering needs her. She's always wanted a baby, but she's not about to throw away the 16-year-old who's also won her heart even if his father has turned out to be a dick.
Looking for complications in all the family relationships tossed in the air and mixed up really well? This is the book for you. I can't wait for the second installment.
As if that isn't enough to complicate his life right now, Sunny, the woman he had the hots for as a randy teenager also has come home to recover from a surgery she doesn't want anyone to know about, and to heal her heart from the scare that she might have had breast cancer. She doesn't, but that doesn't make what she just went through any scarier.
Things get even more weird, with tons of laughs thrown in when the boy Sunny's been mothering needs her. She's always wanted a baby, but she's not about to throw away the 16-year-old who's also won her heart even if his father has turned out to be a dick.
Looking for complications in all the family relationships tossed in the air and mixed up really well? This is the book for you. I can't wait for the second installment.
July 3, 2020
Only gave this one 2 stars. I have read far better books than this one. Stuck to it till the end. Not impressed.
May 26, 2023
⛔️(in notes)
March 8, 2020
Second chance romances are a favorite of mine because sometimes life gets away from us and we don't realize what we've lost until it's gone. This is especially true when you're a teenager and have little to no life experiences to nudge you along. The only problem with reuniting when you're older and wiser is that you also tend to have a lot more baggage dragging behind you, too.
Sunny and Shaw fall into that 'extra baggage' compartment and then some. For most of his life, Shaw's been handling the fallout from his father's promiscuous ways, leaving him feeling bitter towards fatherhood in general. Which is a shame because you can see how good he is with his three-year-old twin nieces. On the flip side, Sunny had zero role models in the parenting department. Her dad split and her mom continues to try and use her, and her sisters, as a cash cow. Those few scenes were Sunshine, Sunny's mother, were present or involved, I wanted to chuck my Kindle because she infuriated me so much. As a mother myself, I couldn't fathom how you could treat your child in such an awful way.
I knew that Shaw's reluctance to start a family would be an issue. It's one that's a dealbreaker for a lot of people, so I was ready for that to be the main problem in Sunny and Shaw getting together. When the big secret came out about midway in the book, I was disappointed. While I can easily see how Sunny was upset by the reveal, I think she also made too big of a deal out of it. On the plus side, she managed to get over it pretty quickly and accepted Shaw's explanations.
Shaw's siblings and Sunny's grandmother, Em, made the story for me. Em was a crackup and exactly how I would have expected my own grandmother to be had she lived to see me in my thirties. Also, the addition of Ryan and Kinsley added another dynamic to the story that elevated it for me. I'm excited to read the next in the series so I can find out what Sunny and Shaw are up to as well as watch another Jameson sibling find their true love.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Sunny and Shaw fall into that 'extra baggage' compartment and then some. For most of his life, Shaw's been handling the fallout from his father's promiscuous ways, leaving him feeling bitter towards fatherhood in general. Which is a shame because you can see how good he is with his three-year-old twin nieces. On the flip side, Sunny had zero role models in the parenting department. Her dad split and her mom continues to try and use her, and her sisters, as a cash cow. Those few scenes were Sunshine, Sunny's mother, were present or involved, I wanted to chuck my Kindle because she infuriated me so much. As a mother myself, I couldn't fathom how you could treat your child in such an awful way.
I knew that Shaw's reluctance to start a family would be an issue. It's one that's a dealbreaker for a lot of people, so I was ready for that to be the main problem in Sunny and Shaw getting together. When the big secret came out about midway in the book, I was disappointed. While I can easily see how Sunny was upset by the reveal, I think she also made too big of a deal out of it. On the plus side, she managed to get over it pretty quickly and accepted Shaw's explanations.
Shaw's siblings and Sunny's grandmother, Em, made the story for me. Em was a crackup and exactly how I would have expected my own grandmother to be had she lived to see me in my thirties. Also, the addition of Ryan and Kinsley added another dynamic to the story that elevated it for me. I'm excited to read the next in the series so I can find out what Sunny and Shaw are up to as well as watch another Jameson sibling find their true love.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
February 21, 2020
Runaway Bride is not the moniker anyone wants to be known by but that's what Sunny Dalton is dealing with at the moment. Yes, she ended her engagement to Hugh Dunbar just weeks before the wedding but she had admitted to herself that marrying Hugh just wasn't going to work for her. So here she is with Hugh's son Ryan, who Hugh basically ignores, at her grandmother's house in Lone Star Ridge, the setting for her former TV career along with sisters McCall and Hadley. The triplets were the stars of a reality TV show called Little Cowgirls. Now she is back to regroup after the near disaster of marrying Hugh Dunbar. Back to the scene of the reality show she disliked so much since it dominated her childhood and teen year life much to her dismay. The plus side to being back though is Shaw Jameson. Sunny just can't stop loving Shaw. Too bad their goals are so opposite. Sunny wants to have a baby and Shaw doesn't.
Shaw Jameson is happy running the family ranch. He's happy to see Sunny back in Lone Star Ridge as well. That joy is tempered by the fact she delivers another half-sibling to his door. Shaw's father has children strewn throughout the country. Some have found their way to the Jameson family homestead, like this one, Kinsley Rubio. His father is A.W.O.L. as usual. Kinsley has run away from home after just discovering the identity of her father. She just wants to meet him. Shaw knows this won't end well. But at least Sunny is back! That puts a smile on his face.
Tangled Up in Texas by Delores Fossen is the first book in her new series, Lone Star Ridge. In addition to telling Sunny and Shaw's story this is where Ms. Fossen introduces all the Jameson siblings living in Lone Star Ridge. They are a very interesting family. Delores Fossen always does an excellent job of writing very likeable, well-developed characters. But if she doesn't want you to like one, by golly, you won't like that character. (Sunny's mother, Sunshine) She does characterization that well. This book is a great start to the series. Looks like there's plenty of good reading ahead.
Shaw Jameson is happy running the family ranch. He's happy to see Sunny back in Lone Star Ridge as well. That joy is tempered by the fact she delivers another half-sibling to his door. Shaw's father has children strewn throughout the country. Some have found their way to the Jameson family homestead, like this one, Kinsley Rubio. His father is A.W.O.L. as usual. Kinsley has run away from home after just discovering the identity of her father. She just wants to meet him. Shaw knows this won't end well. But at least Sunny is back! That puts a smile on his face.
Tangled Up in Texas by Delores Fossen is the first book in her new series, Lone Star Ridge. In addition to telling Sunny and Shaw's story this is where Ms. Fossen introduces all the Jameson siblings living in Lone Star Ridge. They are a very interesting family. Delores Fossen always does an excellent job of writing very likeable, well-developed characters. But if she doesn't want you to like one, by golly, you won't like that character. (Sunny's mother, Sunshine) She does characterization that well. This book is a great start to the series. Looks like there's plenty of good reading ahead.
May 17, 2020
Tangled Up in Texas (Lone Star Ridge #1). By Delores Fossen. 2020. HQN Books (ARC eBook)
Sunny Dalton has returned to her grandmother’s home in Lone Star Ridge, Texas to regroup after a broken engagement and recent health scare. In a small town, the return of a former-child-star-turned-comic book artist does not go unnoticed. She’s Funny Sunny and now, a Runaway Bride. And she doesn’t find herself lacking suiters, but there is only one cowboy she’s wouldn’t mind reconnecting with—her first love.
Shaw Jameson is content running the family ranch, but the return of Sunny—his first love, stirs up old feelings and even though he knows he will not be able to give her everything she’s dreamed of, he can’t help but to fan the sparks between them. Will the two of them realize they are capable of being each other's happily ever after?
Tangled Up in Texas is the first book in the new Lone Star Ridge series and I was addicted from the first chapter. With heat, heart, and plenty of family, Fossen has development a great cast of characters. I adored sexy Shaw and warm Sunny and look forward to following the rest of the Daltons and Jamesons.
*HQN Books ARC via NetGalley
Sunny Dalton has returned to her grandmother’s home in Lone Star Ridge, Texas to regroup after a broken engagement and recent health scare. In a small town, the return of a former-child-star-turned-comic book artist does not go unnoticed. She’s Funny Sunny and now, a Runaway Bride. And she doesn’t find herself lacking suiters, but there is only one cowboy she’s wouldn’t mind reconnecting with—her first love.
Shaw Jameson is content running the family ranch, but the return of Sunny—his first love, stirs up old feelings and even though he knows he will not be able to give her everything she’s dreamed of, he can’t help but to fan the sparks between them. Will the two of them realize they are capable of being each other's happily ever after?
Tangled Up in Texas is the first book in the new Lone Star Ridge series and I was addicted from the first chapter. With heat, heart, and plenty of family, Fossen has development a great cast of characters. I adored sexy Shaw and warm Sunny and look forward to following the rest of the Daltons and Jamesons.
*HQN Books ARC via NetGalley
March 10, 2020
Shaw is having family drama going when he and the family find out that his father had another kid and this teen its a tough one ready to shake things up. Sunny his first love is back and with a mother like hers drama is bound to ensue. That aside its clear that spark Shaw and Sunny had is still there but her life is so different now and its clear she has things she wants out of relationships and its a matter if he can give that to her.
I loved this book. I love a good family drama and there was LOADS of it in this this book. With a tough little teen confused and angry with how her life is going clearly her mother doesn't care much for her and the father really isn't interested - not that she knows just yet! But its just an all around sad situation but Shaw and his family is there and it was nice to see how supportive they were throughout the book. Then there was Sunny and her mama drama. Her mother is a hateful women and you'll see why. But I will admit it made for some interesting reads. Then there was the steamy times and romance between Shaw and Sunny that I really enjoyed. Overall its a great book!
I loved this book. I love a good family drama and there was LOADS of it in this this book. With a tough little teen confused and angry with how her life is going clearly her mother doesn't care much for her and the father really isn't interested - not that she knows just yet! But its just an all around sad situation but Shaw and his family is there and it was nice to see how supportive they were throughout the book. Then there was Sunny and her mama drama. Her mother is a hateful women and you'll see why. But I will admit it made for some interesting reads. Then there was the steamy times and romance between Shaw and Sunny that I really enjoyed. Overall its a great book!
March 16, 2024
I grabbed this book off the shelf because of “Texas” in the title. However it’s not a story line I can get into so I’ve stopped reading .
There are too many characters however I was pleased to see not all the parents were dead! The living parents however have relinquished their parenting responsibilities 😂 like there’s a choice once it gets to hard 😂 Crazy storytelling in regard to parents.
The female character Sunny, I’ve lost track of all the blokes who are supposedly after her. Sooo unrealistic! A ‘B’ rated actress of yesteryear with sooo many diehard fans. Really? As if anyone would want to read her 6 diaries from her adolescence.
I’m sorry, I tried to read the rest of Chapter 8, but had to stop wasting my time, and go and get another book.
This book is not worth the read.
It’s a 2020 release, so the cancer in the breast is a publishers dream female characters flaw, not very original any more! Dead parents is the other one, which shows up in this story, but the bonus was the neglectful parents.
Can’t say I enjoy what I did read. I won’t be searching for other books by Delores Fossen.
There are too many characters however I was pleased to see not all the parents were dead! The living parents however have relinquished their parenting responsibilities 😂 like there’s a choice once it gets to hard 😂 Crazy storytelling in regard to parents.
The female character Sunny, I’ve lost track of all the blokes who are supposedly after her. Sooo unrealistic! A ‘B’ rated actress of yesteryear with sooo many diehard fans. Really? As if anyone would want to read her 6 diaries from her adolescence.
I’m sorry, I tried to read the rest of Chapter 8, but had to stop wasting my time, and go and get another book.
This book is not worth the read.
It’s a 2020 release, so the cancer in the breast is a publishers dream female characters flaw, not very original any more! Dead parents is the other one, which shows up in this story, but the bonus was the neglectful parents.
Can’t say I enjoy what I did read. I won’t be searching for other books by Delores Fossen.
November 15, 2025
Tangled Up In Texas by Delores Fossen is a story full of drama, second chances, past love, and family. Delores Fossen definitely knows how to charm her readers into her world of fiction. The cast of characters are believable. A man is intent on holding onto his heart worried about falling for his woman again only to be hurt by her. The female lead is definitely attracted to the male lead but keeps her distance. She has stuff going on and her hands are full. The male lead also has some family drama happening that he has to deal with too. Humor, action, secrets, and love are all a huge part of this sexy contemporary cowboy romance novel. I love cowboys who work hard and love with all they have. Tangled Up in Texas is a must read for all romance fans.
I got this book from my used library book sale. This is my voluntary review.
I got this book from my used library book sale. This is my voluntary review.
March 12, 2020
Another wonderful Delores Fossen book. I get so excited when I see a new book from her..this is the start of a new series..Shaw and Sunny have both had crappy upbringings for different reasons. Sunny is back home to recover and get over leaving her ex, she still has his son. Shaw is out doing what he does when another sibling shows up! They both are trying to navigate their lives with all that is going on on the outside. Can they both get things going right so that they can get happy! It was such a great read with awesome people. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
March 22, 2020
I do like reading Delores Fossen books, I enjoyed this book, I like how it involved family members and teens. I am glad Shaw and Sunny ended up together and I look forward to reading the book Chasing trouble in Texas.
March 29, 2020
Loved this story. Shaw and Sunny are great main characters. The story line is a good one. Sunny is a strong woman who knows what she wants. Shaw has family that he does his best to keep together. He ends up with half siblings he didn't know about thanks to a lousy absent father.
April 27, 2020
Enjoyed this book. Sometimes, I enjoy reading the cowboy romance stories. The plots are like the historical romance with the man meets the girl and they fall in love. It does not matter to me with the modern setting.
June 2, 2020
Good story. Makes you think about the so called "reality" shows, and what it does to the young people involved, and how the adults in the situations are only thinking of themselves, how they look, and how much money goes into their pockets. But I loved the back story.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
August 7, 2023
This novel is different from the suspense books by Delores Fossen that I usually read. It is a funnier, lighter read than I expect from this author, but it is also enjoyable. I am already searching to find the second book in the series.
February 26, 2020
Nice Read
I really enjoyed reading 📚this story and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.I laughed and I had years in my 👀s.
I really enjoyed reading 📚this story and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.I laughed and I had years in my 👀s.
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March 1, 2020Categories
Contemporary Romance, Western Romance
Miniseries
Lone Star Ridge (Book #1)
Contemporary Romance, Western Romance
Miniseries
Lone Star Ridge (Book #1)
March 22, 2020
Loved it
April 2, 2020
I laughed and cried thru this book.....I loved it and can't q for Austin and McCall's story.
April 28, 2020
Another great cowboy story. If you have never read her stories you are really missing out. Hot cowboys and a hot Texas ride!! This was way sexy and so sweet.
May 4, 2020
Heartwarming in a way I didn’t expect!
June 4, 2020
I got this book out of the Little Library in a park by my house. I loved this book. I made me laugh. It is a good book about family and second chances. Hope to read the next ones soon.
July 1, 2020
This was a really cute and heartwarming book. My favorite scene was when the two adults were trying to spy on the teens in the diner.
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May 14, 2021
Great series starter. I love these characters.
July 18, 2021
Not destined to be a favorite of mine, but perfectly fine. Just not a standout to me, and a bit convoluted story wise.
July 30, 2021
Omg this so dang entertaining and granny em - I’d loved her as a character. Book is full of love, some sex, and all sorts of action!! Highly recommended! Couldn’t put it down!
March 2, 2022
Cute funny spicy romance set in a small fictional Texas town.
May 9, 2022
This book had a lot of everything. I like how the storyline fit the characters and it always had some humor.
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