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Cattle Valley #6
Out of the Shadow
When Shepard Black left the rodeo circuit, he thought his days of lusting after young cowboys were over. Now owner of the Backbreaker Ranch, Shep raises mean spirited bulls like the ones that used to toss him around the arena. It's a challenge, but he never imagined his best friend's son, Jeremy, would prove to be his toughest one yet. Watching Jeremy's long legs wrap around a bucking bull gives Shep too many ideas for comfort. Even worse, Jeremy seems to know exactly the affect he's having on his boss and teacher.
When Jeremy asks Shep to help him train for the upcoming Cattle Valley Rodeo Days, he has two goals in mind. To spend time with the man he's lusted after since he was a teenager and to beat his father. He's been through hell as the son of the reigning National Champion, and he wants his dad to have a taste of his own medicine. He might just get a taste of what he's longed for all this time, too.
Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series
When Jeremy asks Shep to help him train for the upcoming Cattle Valley Rodeo Days, he has two goals in mind. To spend time with the man he's lusted after since he was a teenager and to beat his father. He's been through hell as the son of the reigning National Champion, and he wants his dad to have a taste of his own medicine. He might just get a taste of what he's longed for all this time, too.
Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series
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First published August 1, 2008
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June 13, 2014
I kind of think its funny that I am a straight female and yet I am reading gay romance I have never read gay romance before the reason I read this book originally is because I have a friend who is gay that is simply in love with this book series because he has told me all about this series (a lot) I figured I would give it a go well all I can is is my friend has fabulous taste (not that he would ever let me forget that for even a second)
I may be a straight female but I simply love the guys in the series I could not stop reading at one book I just had to know what was happening in Cattle Valley ... so far I have read the first 10 books in the series and the more I read the more I fall in love with this series I think its just wonderful I hope all people gay lesbian bi straight whatever find such a happy wonderful place to live in peace and joy
I am going to read this full series once I get a chance to as I simply have to know who winds up with who this is better than watching the soaps I just love it .. :)
I may be a straight female but I simply love the guys in the series I could not stop reading at one book I just had to know what was happening in Cattle Valley ... so far I have read the first 10 books in the series and the more I read the more I fall in love with this series I think its just wonderful I hope all people gay lesbian bi straight whatever find such a happy wonderful place to live in peace and joy
I am going to read this full series once I get a chance to as I simply have to know who winds up with who this is better than watching the soaps I just love it .. :)
June 11, 2018
Der 6. Band der Serie handelt von dem Paar Shep und Jeremy. Man kann ihn durchaus lesen, ohne die vorherigen zu kennen, da die Geschichte in sich abgeschlossen ist.
Zur Handlung. Shepard Black musste aufgrund einer schweren Knieverletzung seine Karriere als Bullenreiter an den Nagel hängen. Stattdessen ist er nun Ranchbesitzer und züchtet die Tiere. Als der Sohn seines besten Freundes ihn um einen Job bittet, stellt er ihn sofort ein. Für ihn persönlich ist es allerdings ein Drahtseilakt, zumal Jeremy ihn nicht kalt lässt. Doch der 17 Jahre jüngere Mann ist für ihn tabu.
Jeremy schwärmt schon seit Teenagertagen für Shep. Als er Probleme mit seinem homophoben Vater hat, flüchtet er zu Shep. Durch die Arbeit auf der Farm erhofft er sich eine Chance bei seinem Traummann. Außerdem möchte er sich von ihm trainieren lassen, um seinen Vater im Wettkampf zu besiegen.
Die Geschichte bleibt verhältnismäßig ruhig und undramatisch, selbst als Shep erkennt, wie sehr er sich ein seinem Freund Todd getäuscht hat. Denn für den zählt nur sein Weltmeistertitel im Bullenreiten. Selbst den eigenen Sohn sieht er als Konkurrenten, den man ausschalten muss. Ich persönlich hätte gerne noch etwas mehr von dem Rodeo-Wettkampf gelesen.
Die Story erhält von mir 4 Sterne und eine Leseempfehlung.
Mein Dank geht an den Cursed Verlag für das erhaltene Rezensionsexemplar.
Zur Handlung. Shepard Black musste aufgrund einer schweren Knieverletzung seine Karriere als Bullenreiter an den Nagel hängen. Stattdessen ist er nun Ranchbesitzer und züchtet die Tiere. Als der Sohn seines besten Freundes ihn um einen Job bittet, stellt er ihn sofort ein. Für ihn persönlich ist es allerdings ein Drahtseilakt, zumal Jeremy ihn nicht kalt lässt. Doch der 17 Jahre jüngere Mann ist für ihn tabu.
Jeremy schwärmt schon seit Teenagertagen für Shep. Als er Probleme mit seinem homophoben Vater hat, flüchtet er zu Shep. Durch die Arbeit auf der Farm erhofft er sich eine Chance bei seinem Traummann. Außerdem möchte er sich von ihm trainieren lassen, um seinen Vater im Wettkampf zu besiegen.
Die Geschichte bleibt verhältnismäßig ruhig und undramatisch, selbst als Shep erkennt, wie sehr er sich ein seinem Freund Todd getäuscht hat. Denn für den zählt nur sein Weltmeistertitel im Bullenreiten. Selbst den eigenen Sohn sieht er als Konkurrenten, den man ausschalten muss. Ich persönlich hätte gerne noch etwas mehr von dem Rodeo-Wettkampf gelesen.
Die Story erhält von mir 4 Sterne und eine Leseempfehlung.
Mein Dank geht an den Cursed Verlag für das erhaltene Rezensionsexemplar.
October 26, 2018
Darum geht's:
Shep musste verletzungsbedingt seine Karriere als Bullenreiter aufgeben und hat sich für ein ruhiges Leben als Rancher entschieden. Als Jeremy, der Sohn seines besten Freundes, bei ihm auftaucht und um einen Job bittet, stellt Shep ihn sofort ein. Jeremy ist viele Jahre jünger als Shep und schwärmt für den Rancher und außerdem will er seinem Vater, einem immer noch erfolgreichen Rodeoreiter, etwas beweisen. Das lässt sich doch wunderbar kombinieren, wenn Shep Jeremy Rodeotipps gibt und die beiden sich dabei näherkommen können.
Meine Meinung dazu gibt’s hier
Shep musste verletzungsbedingt seine Karriere als Bullenreiter aufgeben und hat sich für ein ruhiges Leben als Rancher entschieden. Als Jeremy, der Sohn seines besten Freundes, bei ihm auftaucht und um einen Job bittet, stellt Shep ihn sofort ein. Jeremy ist viele Jahre jünger als Shep und schwärmt für den Rancher und außerdem will er seinem Vater, einem immer noch erfolgreichen Rodeoreiter, etwas beweisen. Das lässt sich doch wunderbar kombinieren, wenn Shep Jeremy Rodeotipps gibt und die beiden sich dabei näherkommen können.
Meine Meinung dazu gibt’s hier
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May 7, 2009Resisting to temptation is not a sought virtue in Cattle Vally, the Montana fictional LGBT small town. And so this new installment in the ongoing soap opera is another story of a man who gives up to temptation. Shep is a former bull rider who left the rodeo circuit when the sixteen years old son of his best friend came to live with them. Young Jeremy was too much a temptation for the man, and a "providential" knee injury gave him the right excuse to open a bull breeding ranch in Cattle Vally. But one year before, Jeremy came to the ranch searching a work and Shep couldn't refuse him. Jeremy now is 22 years old and more than ripe to be pick.
Jeremy is looking to seduce Shep since he was 16 years old. Now that the man of his dreams seems open to his seduction, he will not stop in front of nothing to have his way with him.
As always love triumphs in this small town and the main characters have little problem to consummate their love as soon as the book began. In less than 110 pages, our heroes make love in bed, in the barn, in the kitchen, in the truck... I believe they didn't forget any available surface... But this is the quirk of this series, and the reason why it is so sought after: it's refreshing and enjoyable to read of a love between two people, when the gay issue is not an issue at all.
Usually Carol Lynne raises a social issue, without therefore being boring or pedantic. In this one there is not, if not maybe the age difference between Shep and Jeremy (even if it's not too much highlighted) and the generational jealousy between Jeremy and his father. But all in all, I think that with this one Carol Lynne takes a leave, and the real purpose is only entertaining.
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Jeremy is looking to seduce Shep since he was 16 years old. Now that the man of his dreams seems open to his seduction, he will not stop in front of nothing to have his way with him.
As always love triumphs in this small town and the main characters have little problem to consummate their love as soon as the book began. In less than 110 pages, our heroes make love in bed, in the barn, in the kitchen, in the truck... I believe they didn't forget any available surface... But this is the quirk of this series, and the reason why it is so sought after: it's refreshing and enjoyable to read of a love between two people, when the gay issue is not an issue at all.
Usually Carol Lynne raises a social issue, without therefore being boring or pedantic. In this one there is not, if not maybe the age difference between Shep and Jeremy (even if it's not too much highlighted) and the generational jealousy between Jeremy and his father. But all in all, I think that with this one Carol Lynne takes a leave, and the real purpose is only entertaining.
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January 22, 2013
Shep owns the Back Breaker Ranch and his best friend's son Jeremy works for him. Shep has always had a thing for Jeremy who is seventeen years younger than him and it makes him feel a little like a pedofile. At twenty-two, Jeremy knows who and what he wants and is working hard to get it. He's had a thing for Shep since he came to live with his dad at seventeen.
Jeremy has a bigger problem brewing with his dad Todd Lovell, the reigning bull riding world champion. Cattle Valley Days are coming up and with that brings the Cattle Valley Rodeo. Jeremy wants to win his father's respect by competing in (and beating him) in the rodeo. His father has an issue with Jeremy riding because Jer is better at it and would easily knock him out of his spot if given half a chance.
Once Shep gives in and lets himself love Jeremy the way they both want, it's a beautiful thing! I love me some hot cowboys and it's nice to have the cowboy stories coming up :) I can't wait for Logan and Jax story You get a preview of their story in this one and it looks to be fireworks filled!
*sigh* who doesn't love the hot man candy cowboys!
Jeremy has a bigger problem brewing with his dad Todd Lovell, the reigning bull riding world champion. Cattle Valley Days are coming up and with that brings the Cattle Valley Rodeo. Jeremy wants to win his father's respect by competing in (and beating him) in the rodeo. His father has an issue with Jeremy riding because Jer is better at it and would easily knock him out of his spot if given half a chance.
Once Shep gives in and lets himself love Jeremy the way they both want, it's a beautiful thing! I love me some hot cowboys and it's nice to have the cowboy stories coming up :) I can't wait for Logan and Jax story You get a preview of their story in this one and it looks to be fireworks filled!
*sigh* who doesn't love the hot man candy cowboys!
May 14, 2020
This one was going in blind for me. I didn't remember Shep or Jeremy other than knowing them in passing from being mentioned in other books. I liked Shep, I could see his reservations about starting something with Jeremy. Not only is he lots younger, which seems to be a theme in this series, but he's also his good friend Todd's son, sent to live and work with him when life was "too dangerous" for a "fag" Todd's words.... lemme tell ya about Todd, he got off way too easy in my opinion, had I been either Shep or Jeremy I'd have paid him back all the heartache and broken bones he'd given Jeremy over the years... what a terrible terrible human being. He ruined this story for me a little bit. And Jeremy, giving him his last rodeo, I don't care if he appreciated it or not, I'd have outed him for the no good piece of crap he was! .... I digress lol I got a little caught up in this one.
Other than that, I really liked the way Shep was with Jeremy once he got over his hang ups and let himself have real feelings for him. They were sweet together and complimented each other well.
Another cute couple with their HEA I've grown to love about this series!
On to the next!
Other than that, I really liked the way Shep was with Jeremy once he got over his hang ups and let himself have real feelings for him. They were sweet together and complimented each other well.
Another cute couple with their HEA I've grown to love about this series!
On to the next!
September 21, 2015
Pretty steamy little read.
I've come to expect this from the Cattle Valley series. Short and hot with simple plots and a tad of insta-love. Great for indulgence reading and always lots of setup for upcoming stories featuring more hotties.
Shephard is a retired bull-fighter who now runs a ranch in Cattle Valley. He's been trying to be resist Jeremy's pull since the lad was 17 years old. Jeremy decides that he's no longer going to wait for Shep, he's taking the bull by the horns.
I've come to expect this from the Cattle Valley series. Short and hot with simple plots and a tad of insta-love. Great for indulgence reading and always lots of setup for upcoming stories featuring more hotties.
Shephard is a retired bull-fighter who now runs a ranch in Cattle Valley. He's been trying to be resist Jeremy's pull since the lad was 17 years old. Jeremy decides that he's no longer going to wait for Shep, he's taking the bull by the horns.
March 6, 2011
Shep and Jeremy are a winning, combination. Can we say hot! It was interesting to see the character growth especially of Jeremy. When it came right down to it, his wise decision he proved that he was a REAL man. I loved 'Out of the Shadows' good character development, good story with some unexpected twists and hot sex, sex, sex. It's a winning combination.
May 16, 2010
I love all of Carol Lynne's books. My only problem with her stories is that they are just too short!
November 7, 2017
Out of the Shadow (Cattle Valley, #6) by Carol Lynne
I really enjoyed Out of the Shadow, one of my favorites in this series.
I really enjoyed Out of the Shadow, one of my favorites in this series.
June 2, 2017
This one was okay. Age gap but it didn't appeal to me.
Jeremy's relationship with his father and its resolution was jarring. There wasn't enough to convince me that the way it finally ended up was believable.
Jeremy's relationship with his father and its resolution was jarring. There wasn't enough to convince me that the way it finally ended up was believable.
April 18, 2017
Review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
After the angst of the previous book, this latest installment was a nice break from the emotional turmoil. Shepard Black may not be on the rodeo circuit anymore but that hasn’t stopped his appreciation for the younger cowboys. Well, it hasn’t stopped in regards to one cowboy in particular. The problem? The young man in question is his best friend’s son and is seventeen years his junior. Determined to keep his thoughts and hands to himself, Shep attempts to put distance between them but when the object of his desire asks him for help, he can’t say no. Jeremy has lusted after Shep from the moment the sixteen year old got a look at the man and at twenty-one, that lust has only grown and changed into love. With the Cattle Valley Rodeo Days coming up, this seems like the perfect opportunity to spend time with the one man he’s never been able to forget and if he plays his cards right, maybe he’ll more than just a chance to compete.
This was a fairly easy going book; both characters were in love with each other but Shep was held back by the age difference and the fact that he felt guilty over his attraction while Jeremy isn’t sure he can get past the space Shep has put between them. There was a bit of side story involving Jeremy and his father that added a little extra something to the book in general but I felt it acted more as a way to show how Jeremy has grown up than anything else while giving the two main characters a way to spend more time together. There were a couple of small cameos from familiar characters while some new ones were introduced that I’m looking forward to reading about in the future.
Overall this was just a nice pleasant read with minimal angsting that was a good way to spend a little bit of my afternoon. Filled with cowboys in a familiar setting, anyone who either has enjoyed this series so far or is a particular fan of may-december pairings should like this one.
After the angst of the previous book, this latest installment was a nice break from the emotional turmoil. Shepard Black may not be on the rodeo circuit anymore but that hasn’t stopped his appreciation for the younger cowboys. Well, it hasn’t stopped in regards to one cowboy in particular. The problem? The young man in question is his best friend’s son and is seventeen years his junior. Determined to keep his thoughts and hands to himself, Shep attempts to put distance between them but when the object of his desire asks him for help, he can’t say no. Jeremy has lusted after Shep from the moment the sixteen year old got a look at the man and at twenty-one, that lust has only grown and changed into love. With the Cattle Valley Rodeo Days coming up, this seems like the perfect opportunity to spend time with the one man he’s never been able to forget and if he plays his cards right, maybe he’ll more than just a chance to compete.
This was a fairly easy going book; both characters were in love with each other but Shep was held back by the age difference and the fact that he felt guilty over his attraction while Jeremy isn’t sure he can get past the space Shep has put between them. There was a bit of side story involving Jeremy and his father that added a little extra something to the book in general but I felt it acted more as a way to show how Jeremy has grown up than anything else while giving the two main characters a way to spend more time together. There were a couple of small cameos from familiar characters while some new ones were introduced that I’m looking forward to reading about in the future.
Overall this was just a nice pleasant read with minimal angsting that was a good way to spend a little bit of my afternoon. Filled with cowboys in a familiar setting, anyone who either has enjoyed this series so far or is a particular fan of may-december pairings should like this one.
July 26, 2017
This was another great addition to the series. They are short sweet romances with good plots and set ups for the books to come. Always happy to visit Cattle Valley!
February 17, 2020
hat mir sehr gut gefallen,
eine toll geschriebene Kurzgeschichte,
sehr unterhaltsam und gut zum Lesen,
freu mich auf den naechsten Band
eine toll geschriebene Kurzgeschichte,
sehr unterhaltsam und gut zum Lesen,
freu mich auf den naechsten Band
December 5, 2020
Cattle Valley
I’m a sucker for a great cowboy story and this series is thankfully full of them! Really enjoying this series so far
I’m a sucker for a great cowboy story and this series is thankfully full of them! Really enjoying this series so far
March 7, 2020
Shep owns a ranch in Cattle Valley he got it after a bad accident on the rodeo circuit when bull got him. It was also his escape from Jeremy who was 17 at the time and was just moved in after his mom died. He wanted Jeremy but it was forbidden fruit then.
Jeremy was sent to stay and work on the ranch by his dad since Jeremy was going get killed as his dad out it for not hiding what he wanted. It went as deep as his dad not wanting him actually because of a few reasons. One he said sponsors where going drop him because of Jeremy being gay. Another was Jeremy was trying to compete against him. I thought what the awful man did should gotten him punched for the least. He stopped Jeremy from competing by breaking his ribs once. A second time was how things started getting Step to notice him again.
Although Shep didn't know it was his soon to be ex-best friend that hurt the man he's loved since he first saw him. Shep and Jeremy at an idea of sorts. However it comes to head one night while Shep's teaching Jeremy how to ride bills after promising him that he teach him to beat his dad. Shep gets turned on by Jeremy and barely makes to the house before he explodes. Jeremy of course follows which is going good until his dad calls.
Shep gets upset when Jeremy just leaves him. He has a few shots and goes after him. They finally show the other what they have been wanting for so long. I was glad of that and things are mostly perfect even going on a date til Jeremy's dad shows up. He wants to hide what he has with Shep so his dad doesn't find out that he's training to ride against him. Well after few days Shep find out all of what his so called friend has been doing to his son. He hits the ceiling in more ways than one.
It took Jeremy and Rance to keep Shep from killing Todd where he was. The language that Todd kept using was also uncalled for. It almost got this book 4 stars. The romance saved it however. Shep promised to tell everyone just what their favorite rodeo man did to his son of he didn't compete after he tossed him out since he'd promised Jeremy his dad would.
I really wanted them to knock Todd down a peg or two. He got off too easy in my book. However in the end Jeremy finally got what he had longer for even if for a brief moment. Todd promised to find Shep if he ever hurt his son after the competition was over. I wanted Jeremy to compete but I felt like Shep did I was proud that he walked away before the second ride. It was his way of giving his dad what he'd never gotten from the man he'd looked up to for so many years.
This also introduces up coming characters like Logan and Jax who got into it over Logan competing. Ryan apparently locked then in jail over it. There was also Rance and Bo two of Shep's hands. Rance wants Bo but Bo claimed he's going be alone forever. Also Tyler and Hence (I think that's his name) where making an appearance. It's been months since Hence man Mitch died and everyone knows how bad he treated Hence.
I enjoyed this book after I got passed the word. No need for it in books. I was happy that Shep and Jeremy finally got what they both wanted for over 4 years, each other. The tree that Shep planted with heart shaped leaves is going be perfect.
Jeremy was sent to stay and work on the ranch by his dad since Jeremy was going get killed as his dad out it for not hiding what he wanted. It went as deep as his dad not wanting him actually because of a few reasons. One he said sponsors where going drop him because of Jeremy being gay. Another was Jeremy was trying to compete against him. I thought what the awful man did should gotten him punched for the least. He stopped Jeremy from competing by breaking his ribs once. A second time was how things started getting Step to notice him again.
Although Shep didn't know it was his soon to be ex-best friend that hurt the man he's loved since he first saw him. Shep and Jeremy at an idea of sorts. However it comes to head one night while Shep's teaching Jeremy how to ride bills after promising him that he teach him to beat his dad. Shep gets turned on by Jeremy and barely makes to the house before he explodes. Jeremy of course follows which is going good until his dad calls.
Shep gets upset when Jeremy just leaves him. He has a few shots and goes after him. They finally show the other what they have been wanting for so long. I was glad of that and things are mostly perfect even going on a date til Jeremy's dad shows up. He wants to hide what he has with Shep so his dad doesn't find out that he's training to ride against him. Well after few days Shep find out all of what his so called friend has been doing to his son. He hits the ceiling in more ways than one.
It took Jeremy and Rance to keep Shep from killing Todd where he was. The language that Todd kept using was also uncalled for. It almost got this book 4 stars. The romance saved it however. Shep promised to tell everyone just what their favorite rodeo man did to his son of he didn't compete after he tossed him out since he'd promised Jeremy his dad would.
I really wanted them to knock Todd down a peg or two. He got off too easy in my book. However in the end Jeremy finally got what he had longer for even if for a brief moment. Todd promised to find Shep if he ever hurt his son after the competition was over. I wanted Jeremy to compete but I felt like Shep did I was proud that he walked away before the second ride. It was his way of giving his dad what he'd never gotten from the man he'd looked up to for so many years.
This also introduces up coming characters like Logan and Jax who got into it over Logan competing. Ryan apparently locked then in jail over it. There was also Rance and Bo two of Shep's hands. Rance wants Bo but Bo claimed he's going be alone forever. Also Tyler and Hence (I think that's his name) where making an appearance. It's been months since Hence man Mitch died and everyone knows how bad he treated Hence.
I enjoyed this book after I got passed the word. No need for it in books. I was happy that Shep and Jeremy finally got what they both wanted for over 4 years, each other. The tree that Shep planted with heart shaped leaves is going be perfect.
February 26, 2012
This book introduces two totally new characters to the series. This is a bit of a Autumn / Spring type romance with Shep almost old enough to be his father. I’m not totally cool with huge age differences, but I think in the story it works well. Interesting way Ms. Lynne tackled Jeremy’s conflict with his father and again reinforced the battles gay men often face in very male oriented arenas, like the rodeo. Once again this is a gay romance, so there is male / male sex, however it was not overly graphic and for the most part suited the storyline
August 5, 2016
I liked this book but compared to the rest of Cattle Valley series I felt this one was somehow incomplete. I just missed there something. Perhaps it was the ending, the sudden change in Jeremy´s dad and his attitude towards his son. I didn´t find it believable. However I´m still looking forward reading the rest of the CV series.
May 16, 2015
This was not my favorite book in the series by far. I debated between 3 & 4 stars and 4 barely edged out 3. I likes the MCs...I didn'T love them, the sex was warm, not hot. I was interest in the plot, but not engaged. They can'T all be golden. Still, it was the fast & sexy read I was expecting, without the level of enjoyment that I'VE grown accustomed to own this series.
October 23, 2008
Out of the Shadow (Cattle Valley, Book 6) by Carol Lynne (2008)
November 24, 2008
Awesome!
April 19, 2009
Loved this one too!
October 12, 2010
A nice easy read :0)
June 11, 2011
nice cowboy story !
August 11, 2012
Too bad this one was not longer. About the age difference...come on! Cattle Valley is a fantasy place with want-a-be situations. It was sweet. IMO!
August 7, 2013
Good read i the series. I do like Shep and Jeremy!
August 2, 2013
This was a great addition after the last two books. Loved the guys together and the plot. It was nice to finally read about some real cowboys in Cattle Valley.
July 8, 2014
I wasn't pleased with how insular this one felt compared to the others. We didn't see much of anyone else from the town.
April 7, 2014
Oh sweet Jeremy getting his man Shep...His dad was a complete arsehole and i just wished they'd let Shep put him down a peg or two...but glad they got together x
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