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Moon Ranch #3
Chiseled and Cherished
They’re enemies—with benefits. But what happens when their secret is revealed…
On the surface, ex-bounty hunter Asher Moon’s got it all together. But as soon as he sets foot on the family ranch, he’s thrown back into his role as his dysfunctional family’s glue, and now he’s got his own ugly past to cover up too. Just when he thinks he can't handle any more drama, in walks the one woman who can make him groan—in every possible way.
Asher isn’t the kind of guy Kinsey Reynolds can take home to meet Daddy. But no matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to keep the sexy man out of her panties. Problem is, he’s responsible for her brother going to prison, and that’s not something easily forgiven. As soon as she thinks she’s ready to kick Asher out of her life—and bed—he sweet-talks his way back, and the temptation is impossible to ignore…
Asher can’t trust anybody, not even a smoldering beauty who claims to have feelings for him. Kinsey wants the whole truth about the man Asher’s been hiding behind his tough-guy façade. But the more she learns about him, the more she fears she might be putting her heart at risk. Can these two opposites who attract create a happily ever after?
On the surface, ex-bounty hunter Asher Moon’s got it all together. But as soon as he sets foot on the family ranch, he’s thrown back into his role as his dysfunctional family’s glue, and now he’s got his own ugly past to cover up too. Just when he thinks he can't handle any more drama, in walks the one woman who can make him groan—in every possible way.
Asher isn’t the kind of guy Kinsey Reynolds can take home to meet Daddy. But no matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to keep the sexy man out of her panties. Problem is, he’s responsible for her brother going to prison, and that’s not something easily forgiven. As soon as she thinks she’s ready to kick Asher out of her life—and bed—he sweet-talks his way back, and the temptation is impossible to ignore…
Asher can’t trust anybody, not even a smoldering beauty who claims to have feelings for him. Kinsey wants the whole truth about the man Asher’s been hiding behind his tough-guy façade. But the more she learns about him, the more she fears she might be putting her heart at risk. Can these two opposites who attract create a happily ever after?
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First published April 20, 2020
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April 20, 2020
Asher is an ex-bounty hunter and it may look like he has his life all together, it is far from it. He heads home to the family ranch not really happy to be thrown into his old character of holding them together. He meets Kinsey and sparks fly but he is the guy who sent her brother to prison, can they make a relationship work? Fast-paced read with loads of drama, steam and emotion. Great characters with lots of depth and an entertaining story. I liked it.
April 20, 2020
I received a copy from BookSprout; this is my honest review.
-Open door scenes, but mostly during work hours when you're supposed to be worth your pay. Kinsey needs to put her priorities in the right place. It didn't show any professional conscience.
-Kinsey is not the only one who acts amateurish. Asher goes to the bar and gets drunk for personal reasons instead of aiming for someone's ranch when the danger is real and near and he took the job. Also when he showed Kinsey her brother's file and his password, meaning she could see any files, not just her brother's, which was already too much. I was a church treasurer for two decades and my husband never saw the books. It doesn't mean I'm not in love with him.
-The pace and the reattachment of the story in between the bedroom scenes didn't connect as smoothly as it should have. The problem with the coyotes didn't feel real. A&K didn't take their job seriously enough to get rid of them before it was too late; it was almost too late at the end. And then everyone participated, when either one could have been an hero by either exterminating them or relocating them.
-There is a lot of lust and passion but I didn't feel the love nor the romance. They didn't go out in town, or watched movies, or anything else. It was just the fun of getting na**d together.
-We were at 70% of the book and Asher still didn't know what he wanted to do with his life. This is many months after his return to Stokes. It's a bit of waste for such a good man. He's a good tracker. If he didn't want to be a bounty hunter, he could be a tracker during hunting seasons and work the ranch with his brothers in between.
-Not the best of the three. Still good to read since it gives you news of Zayden and Dane too.
-Open door scenes, but mostly during work hours when you're supposed to be worth your pay. Kinsey needs to put her priorities in the right place. It didn't show any professional conscience.
-Kinsey is not the only one who acts amateurish. Asher goes to the bar and gets drunk for personal reasons instead of aiming for someone's ranch when the danger is real and near and he took the job. Also when he showed Kinsey her brother's file and his password, meaning she could see any files, not just her brother's, which was already too much. I was a church treasurer for two decades and my husband never saw the books. It doesn't mean I'm not in love with him.
-The pace and the reattachment of the story in between the bedroom scenes didn't connect as smoothly as it should have. The problem with the coyotes didn't feel real. A&K didn't take their job seriously enough to get rid of them before it was too late; it was almost too late at the end. And then everyone participated, when either one could have been an hero by either exterminating them or relocating them.
-There is a lot of lust and passion but I didn't feel the love nor the romance. They didn't go out in town, or watched movies, or anything else. It was just the fun of getting na**d together.
-We were at 70% of the book and Asher still didn't know what he wanted to do with his life. This is many months after his return to Stokes. It's a bit of waste for such a good man. He's a good tracker. If he didn't want to be a bounty hunter, he could be a tracker during hunting seasons and work the ranch with his brothers in between.
-Not the best of the three. Still good to read since it gives you news of Zayden and Dane too.
May 14, 2020
This is the story of the youngest Moon brother, Asher. I loaded this on my Kindle through KU and was very glad that I'd decided to follow Book 2 with Book 3. Now maybe I'll get over to Book 1 and stop reading every series I see out of order. Luckily, even out of order, I don't think I lost much as far as content goes.
This is a steamy tale of the youngest son coming back to the Moon Range, owned by his family. Asher ran as far away as he could get from the Moon Ranch and his brothers, to try to make something of himself. But he comes back after a tragedy that he couldn't prevent. And he meets the one woman, a game warden no less, that he should steer clear of. But love is never safe, nor can he put it in reverse. But to top it off, they have history between them that neither realizes at the beginning.
This was an enjoyable short read. Steamy and spicy as all of Petrova's books are, but with a solid story underneath.
This is a steamy tale of the youngest son coming back to the Moon Range, owned by his family. Asher ran as far away as he could get from the Moon Ranch and his brothers, to try to make something of himself. But he comes back after a tragedy that he couldn't prevent. And he meets the one woman, a game warden no less, that he should steer clear of. But love is never safe, nor can he put it in reverse. But to top it off, they have history between them that neither realizes at the beginning.
This was an enjoyable short read. Steamy and spicy as all of Petrova's books are, but with a solid story underneath.
October 23, 2022
With this author I expected soul searching characters that find love. This book has two unique plots that intertwine. Unfortunately, this author includes way too many exotic scenes that just aren’t needed with her talent. One or two sex scenes would give the book the heat it needs. The dual self-indulgence scene was sizzling. Though, it was not very realistic a professional Game Warden would spend so many hours of her work day with her panties down.
April 21, 2020
This is the third story in the Moon Ranch series. It is a series of three brothers who were raised by a mean, drunk father. Most of the time they were starving. This story is about the youngest son, Asher. You could read it as a standalone, but you will want to read about how his brothers got on track after their father's death and how they found the women who love them.
I enjoyed reading this story with characters who come to life. I enjoyed reading how they both brought out the best of each other. It shows how it doesn't matter what type of family you had growing up, what really matters is how you are right now.
Kinsey is a local Game Warden for their home town. She has recently gone through some family problems. Her brother moved away to Dallas and has gotten into some trouble with the law. He tells it like it isn't his fault, it was someone else's fault. She lost her mother only a year ago and her father hasn't gotten over it. He goes to work, but if he didn't have that, he would just sit in the dark at home. Her father believes all the lies his son tells and blames him being arrested again on the bounty hunting who brought him in, a local boy who lives in Dallas too. She goes to her friend's birthday party and leaves with a guy a few years older than her, Ashe Moon, for her first and only one nightstand. When the local ranchers have a rash of coyote problems, she is called in. So is Ashe Moon.
Ashe Moon is a bounty hunter in Dallas who has gotten burned out. After his last arrest went sideways and an innocent woman was killed, he was put on suspension until he could hold a gun without shaking. He goes back home to the ranch that he and his brother's inherited from their abusive, drunkard father. Shortly after arriving and helping around the ranch, the local ranchers have been hit with coyote attacks. The coalition of ranchers hires him to hunt them down so they will stop killing their stock and losing thousands of dollars per kill. He has a hard time doing that, first because he doesn't want to fire a gun or rifle, but more importantly, Kinsey doesn't want them killed. As Game Warden, she wants to trap them and relocate them. He has a bit of a self-image problem from his past, where the Moon boys were just trash like their old man. He doesn't think he is good enough for her and her father hates him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed reading this story with characters who come to life. I enjoyed reading how they both brought out the best of each other. It shows how it doesn't matter what type of family you had growing up, what really matters is how you are right now.
Kinsey is a local Game Warden for their home town. She has recently gone through some family problems. Her brother moved away to Dallas and has gotten into some trouble with the law. He tells it like it isn't his fault, it was someone else's fault. She lost her mother only a year ago and her father hasn't gotten over it. He goes to work, but if he didn't have that, he would just sit in the dark at home. Her father believes all the lies his son tells and blames him being arrested again on the bounty hunting who brought him in, a local boy who lives in Dallas too. She goes to her friend's birthday party and leaves with a guy a few years older than her, Ashe Moon, for her first and only one nightstand. When the local ranchers have a rash of coyote problems, she is called in. So is Ashe Moon.
Ashe Moon is a bounty hunter in Dallas who has gotten burned out. After his last arrest went sideways and an innocent woman was killed, he was put on suspension until he could hold a gun without shaking. He goes back home to the ranch that he and his brother's inherited from their abusive, drunkard father. Shortly after arriving and helping around the ranch, the local ranchers have been hit with coyote attacks. The coalition of ranchers hires him to hunt them down so they will stop killing their stock and losing thousands of dollars per kill. He has a hard time doing that, first because he doesn't want to fire a gun or rifle, but more importantly, Kinsey doesn't want them killed. As Game Warden, she wants to trap them and relocate them. He has a bit of a self-image problem from his past, where the Moon boys were just trash like their old man. He doesn't think he is good enough for her and her father hates him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2020
"Chiseled and Cherished" is the story of the youngest Moon brother's mighty fall from bachelorhood. Asher is a bounty hunter who is burned out and questioning his career choice after a fugitive apprehension goes south when the fugitive accidentally shoots and kills his innocent daughter. Asher heads home with the hope of getting his head back on straight. A party with friends is sure to help take his mind off of things. Enter Kinsey, local fish and game warden, looking smoking hot in a sexy pink dress. Immediately Asher's mind is unable to focus on anything except making this little gal happy- inside and out of bed. Working together to track a pack of coyotes intent on killing local livestock, these two explore their electric chemistry while finding their hearts being opened to the possibility of something more with each other. But wIll Asher's past and Kinsey's current family troubles cause them to doubt themselves and put an end to their relationship before it even has a chance to begin?
This book is the final installment in the Moon Ranch series. It reads hot, Hot, HOT with insanely combustible chemistry. The author managed to perfectly blend a strong storyline, the wrapping up of a series, and two people ripping each other's clothes off at every turn with complete ease. Well done Ms Petrova. For many authors this is not a simple fete. While I am sad to see the end of this series, I cannot help but look forward to this author's next book. She always manages to have a wildly entertaining story coming down the pike.
This book is the final installment in the Moon Ranch series. It reads hot, Hot, HOT with insanely combustible chemistry. The author managed to perfectly blend a strong storyline, the wrapping up of a series, and two people ripping each other's clothes off at every turn with complete ease. Well done Ms Petrova. For many authors this is not a simple fete. While I am sad to see the end of this series, I cannot help but look forward to this author's next book. She always manages to have a wildly entertaining story coming down the pike.
April 17, 2020
Asher Moon was a bounty hunter who was bringing in a fugitive when things went wrong, really wrong...the man he was apprehending outside a bar decided he wasn't going in, deciding instead to shoot Asher, he missed, instead shooting and killing his daughter who came to bar to pick him up...Asher could no longer stomach the job or the noise from a gun...so he did what he never thought he would do and headed to the Moon Ranch. He was in no hurry to meet up with brothers Dane and Zayden, so went to a birthday party, meeting Kinley, who wore a pink dress...he wanted to take the dress off her...so after talking a little, they left...and he did get that dress off her....When he gets to the Moon Ranch, he didn't tell his brothers about why he may not go back to felony apprehension, but settles in for some chores. They discover a calf was attacked, not the first in the area, so call the game wardens in...and Asher sees Kinsey in her drab game warden uniform, but still wants her...which is a first for him as he is king of one-night stands...but she wants to keep her distance as she found out Asher was the one who brought her brother in when he skipped bail in Denver...but it doesn't work out that way, so you will need to read the story to see if bad-boy Asher can hunt coyotes or trap them with a new lady love...I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2020
I've been loving this series and couldn't wait to read Asher's story.
Asher is a bounty hunter and his last bounty had some unexpected results. Totally shaken up, he returns home to Stokes but before he heads to Moon Ranch he goes to a friend's birthday party.
Kinsey Reynolds has had a rough week but decides she needs the diversion of her friend Kelly's birthday party to relax and unwind. It's here she meets Asher and even before she gets that first drink they're dancing but not for long.
Now Kinsey had meant for it to be a one night stand, as did Asher. However they get thrown together again as a pack of coyotes starts attacking ranches in the area. It also comes out that he's the one who found her brother Trent after he skipped bail, and she's a bit delusional where her brother's credibility is concerned.
Here's the thing, I love a really hot sexy book and this one definitely qualifies, but a lot of those scenes showed up where Kinsey is working. They were in the middle of nowhere, but I felt that even though Asher and her have that intense attraction, he totally disrespected her and her position as a Game Warden.
This is my least favorite of the series, I thought the others were much better story wise and I could see the love all the way through them. This one not so much. With this one I think I would have liked more story and romance, with fewer of those Kindle melting scenes.
Asher is a bounty hunter and his last bounty had some unexpected results. Totally shaken up, he returns home to Stokes but before he heads to Moon Ranch he goes to a friend's birthday party.
Kinsey Reynolds has had a rough week but decides she needs the diversion of her friend Kelly's birthday party to relax and unwind. It's here she meets Asher and even before she gets that first drink they're dancing but not for long.
Now Kinsey had meant for it to be a one night stand, as did Asher. However they get thrown together again as a pack of coyotes starts attacking ranches in the area. It also comes out that he's the one who found her brother Trent after he skipped bail, and she's a bit delusional where her brother's credibility is concerned.
Here's the thing, I love a really hot sexy book and this one definitely qualifies, but a lot of those scenes showed up where Kinsey is working. They were in the middle of nowhere, but I felt that even though Asher and her have that intense attraction, he totally disrespected her and her position as a Game Warden.
This is my least favorite of the series, I thought the others were much better story wise and I could see the love all the way through them. This one not so much. With this one I think I would have liked more story and romance, with fewer of those Kindle melting scenes.
April 20, 2020
Chiseled and Cherished is the third book in the Moon Ranch series. Asher is burnt out on his bounty hunting job, so he escapes to come back home where he meets Kinsey. They have an explosive connection, but they quickly realize that they’re enemies, standing on opposite sides of more than one issue. Is this one case that love will win, or will insecurities and nature keep them apart?
Wow, you can’t miss the connection and chemistry that exists between Asher and Kinsey! They have a way with their banter, with their easy going attitudes, yet both of them shoulder so much responsibility. Asher tends to run from his problems or cover them with humor, but he feels deeply, he loves strongly, and he has a rooted loyalty to his family. Kinsey is the glue trying to hold her family together, will fight for the rights of her animals, but rarely takes the time to fight for herself and her own needs. I have loved that this series isn’t an insta-love type of series, but none of these men feel good enough for their ladies! While this romance could stand alone, I highly suggest reading the series in order so that you can truly grasp how much the brothers need to overcome. I love that Kinsey helps Asher see his worth, and that he listens to her needs, and their connection rang true! Great book and great read!
Wow, you can’t miss the connection and chemistry that exists between Asher and Kinsey! They have a way with their banter, with their easy going attitudes, yet both of them shoulder so much responsibility. Asher tends to run from his problems or cover them with humor, but he feels deeply, he loves strongly, and he has a rooted loyalty to his family. Kinsey is the glue trying to hold her family together, will fight for the rights of her animals, but rarely takes the time to fight for herself and her own needs. I have loved that this series isn’t an insta-love type of series, but none of these men feel good enough for their ladies! While this romance could stand alone, I highly suggest reading the series in order so that you can truly grasp how much the brothers need to overcome. I love that Kinsey helps Asher see his worth, and that he listens to her needs, and their connection rang true! Great book and great read!
May 13, 2020
Third and final book of this series regarding the Moon Ranch. A beautifully written romantic novel of the youngest Moon Brother returning home years after leaving. Each book was able to standalone, but they do need to be read in order. Asher was not really planning on returning home, it was just one of those things that happened. He was working as a bail detective in Denver, Colorado, when a guy he went to pick up pulled a gun on him. The shot went wild shooting an innocent by stander, which turned out to be the man's daughter killing her. Asher could not take any more, so his boss told him to take some time off. That was when he headed back to Stokes. Once he got back home, he went to party where he met Kinsey Reynolds a sister to one of the guys he had picked up. Kinsey worked as a game warden, and the area ranchers were having problems with coyotes. The Ranch Coalition wanted Asher to hunt the coyotes, but Kinsey wanted to trap and relocate them. In the end Asher and Kinsey ended up working together on the project. As a couple they faced many ups and downs to their relationship, but Asher had such a charismatic personality was hard to deny him anything. Also, with love must come trust, respect, and believe in your partner. I highly recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2020
Asher and Kinsey are so hot together!
After a tragic incident when capturing a fugitive, Asher walks away from his life as a bounty hunter and heads back to the family ranch. It's a bittersweet homecoming, as his memories of his abusive father are gradually replaced by the loving improvements made by his brothers as they all work to repair the Moon name and reputation.
Kinsey is a game warden, currently dealing with a grieving father and her wayward brother, who she finds out a little too late was brought in by Asher. After meeting at a party and relishing their instant connection, they have to figure out how to work together to combat the coyotes threatening all the ranches in the area and try to come to some truce over his locking up her brother.
Throughout it all, their chemistry is almost overwhelming as these two simply cannot keep their hands off each other! Whew! This is a very steamy book as a result, yet the author is careful to keep the emotional growth in step throughout the development of their relationship.
It was so good to finally see all three Moon boys, and Mimi, basking in the glow of this new, peaceful chapter in their lives. It's a wonderfully satisfying HEA all around for everyone. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
After a tragic incident when capturing a fugitive, Asher walks away from his life as a bounty hunter and heads back to the family ranch. It's a bittersweet homecoming, as his memories of his abusive father are gradually replaced by the loving improvements made by his brothers as they all work to repair the Moon name and reputation.
Kinsey is a game warden, currently dealing with a grieving father and her wayward brother, who she finds out a little too late was brought in by Asher. After meeting at a party and relishing their instant connection, they have to figure out how to work together to combat the coyotes threatening all the ranches in the area and try to come to some truce over his locking up her brother.
Throughout it all, their chemistry is almost overwhelming as these two simply cannot keep their hands off each other! Whew! This is a very steamy book as a result, yet the author is careful to keep the emotional growth in step throughout the development of their relationship.
It was so good to finally see all three Moon boys, and Mimi, basking in the glow of this new, peaceful chapter in their lives. It's a wonderfully satisfying HEA all around for everyone. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
April 15, 2020
Back at the Moon Ranch, this is about the 3rd and final Moon brother, Asher. He's made a good life for himself as a bounty hunter, despite his horrible childhood, until a pickup goes sideways and there's an innocent gone now. He heads back home to contemplate his life, his future. PTSD here, I believe, but not mentioned.
He hooks up with Kinsey, and it's shock and awe. They find out they have so much in common, LoL post hook up. Revelations of all sorts throughout the read.
Kinsey and Asher team together to rid the area of predators and this is where it got a bit controversial for them, and me, on the methods. Also, timing is more critical than was implied, but literary license allows for "deviations".
The heat between these two was awesomely scorching and detailed. I could've used fewer sessions, when I felt it interrupted the flow of the actual story, but that was just my preference for this particular read.
A great journey indeed. I do so love these Moon "boys" and hope there are more hidden around somewhere.
I received an ARC through Booksprout and am giving my honest thoughts and opinions voluntarily.
He hooks up with Kinsey, and it's shock and awe. They find out they have so much in common, LoL post hook up. Revelations of all sorts throughout the read.
Kinsey and Asher team together to rid the area of predators and this is where it got a bit controversial for them, and me, on the methods. Also, timing is more critical than was implied, but literary license allows for "deviations".
The heat between these two was awesomely scorching and detailed. I could've used fewer sessions, when I felt it interrupted the flow of the actual story, but that was just my preference for this particular read.
A great journey indeed. I do so love these Moon "boys" and hope there are more hidden around somewhere.
I received an ARC through Booksprout and am giving my honest thoughts and opinions voluntarily.
April 19, 2020
I believe this is the last book in the Moon Ranch series. It was a fast paced, quick, and easy read.
Asher and Kinsey definitely had chemistry and several hot, steamy scenes. I felt like this book was slightly different from the previous books in that Asher and Kinsey's relationship immediately began as a sexual relationship. It continued along that line with them never putting much time in to get to know one another. That came later in the book.
By the time the relationship started to be something other than sexual, the book was close to ending. Made me wonder if Asher had known Kinsey better, maybe he would not have had that reaction to what her father said to him.
On another note, after Asher's last bounty hunting job, I was surprised his boss didn't suggest he go talk to someone. I didn't think the old "get out of here until you get yourself together" theory would work in this day and age.
I did enjoy the brothers interactions and their devotion to Mimi. I also like the way Esme and Brennah were so welcoming to Kinsey. I would give this book 3.5 stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received via Booksprout.
Asher and Kinsey definitely had chemistry and several hot, steamy scenes. I felt like this book was slightly different from the previous books in that Asher and Kinsey's relationship immediately began as a sexual relationship. It continued along that line with them never putting much time in to get to know one another. That came later in the book.
By the time the relationship started to be something other than sexual, the book was close to ending. Made me wonder if Asher had known Kinsey better, maybe he would not have had that reaction to what her father said to him.
On another note, after Asher's last bounty hunting job, I was surprised his boss didn't suggest he go talk to someone. I didn't think the old "get out of here until you get yourself together" theory would work in this day and age.
I did enjoy the brothers interactions and their devotion to Mimi. I also like the way Esme and Brennah were so welcoming to Kinsey. I would give this book 3.5 stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received via Booksprout.
April 19, 2020
Asher, like his brothers, suffered horribly at the hands of an abusive father and still carries the burden of unworthiness projected through his youth. So, when he realises the woman he has sizzling chemistry with, is the sister of a man he put behind bars, he doubts there will ever be a chance of forgiveness and the type of future happiness his brothers have finally found.
Em Petrova has a way of reaching out and drawing the reader into the family dynamics, the hurt and heartbreak, and the battle to overcome adversity that her characters often confront. Chiseled and Cherished is the final story of the three Moon brothers and takes readers on a journey of laughter and shenanigans that hide the deep self-doubt harboured by the youngest Moon.
A story packed with many emotions, a family determined to pull together when the going gets tough, and a community finally realising that people can change. Chisled and Cherished is everything I hoped it would be, and so much more. So, take a journey of enlightenment with the Moons and discover how three troubled and tormented boys, turn into focused, respected and downright sexy men. You won’t be disappointed.
Em Petrova has a way of reaching out and drawing the reader into the family dynamics, the hurt and heartbreak, and the battle to overcome adversity that her characters often confront. Chiseled and Cherished is the final story of the three Moon brothers and takes readers on a journey of laughter and shenanigans that hide the deep self-doubt harboured by the youngest Moon.
A story packed with many emotions, a family determined to pull together when the going gets tough, and a community finally realising that people can change. Chisled and Cherished is everything I hoped it would be, and so much more. So, take a journey of enlightenment with the Moons and discover how three troubled and tormented boys, turn into focused, respected and downright sexy men. You won’t be disappointed.
April 23, 2020
After a bounty takedown goes terribly wrong Asher Moon heads home to Moon Ranch to regroup. He has lost his nerve to to bounty hunt for a living. He hits on a party when he gets into town and sets his fancy on Kinsey Reynolds at first sight and. instant chemistry is between them and they hook up. The next morning they part ways without even knowing each others name. Asher’s past insecurities from childhood still follow him and he cannot admit to himself that his life has changed and he is worth fighting for. Kinsey is a game warden and their paths cross when a coyote problem hits the area and the local livestock. They are at logger heads but cannot leave each other alone. They have two completely different ways to combat the coyote problem - kill or trap and relocate. The sexual chemistry is humongous. This book takes sexy to the max. It is a captivating, emotional and sizzling hot read. This book had it all - action, alpha man, kick ass woman, suspense, sexual chemistry and emotion. It is a delectable dish of family, tenderness, hotness and love. Well worth the read! I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 4, 2020
Asher is a bounty hunter but his last job went sideways and he doesn't think he can do it anymore. ow he is back in his hometown helping his brothers on the family ranch. He meets Kinsey at a friends birthday party and they have an instant connection. They share an amazing night and go their separate ways. That is until Kinsey is called out to his family's ranch because coyotes have attacked an animal on the ranch. Sparks fly between them as she investigates the scene. All the ranchers are getting upset over the coyotes but there's only so much Kinsey and her co-workers can do. Kinsey and Asher get together again and then she learns from her father who he is. He's the bounty hunter that caught and turned her brother in. What does this mean for them? Can they move past what her brother's done to be together? What will happen with the coyotes?
This is a great story that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great story that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 7, 2020
Coming home to Moon Ranch and finding what you didn't know you were missing
Chiseled and Cherished is the third book in the Moon Ranch series and is about Asher and Kinsey. These two are very different but yet they still find each other. What was meant to be a one night stand to blow off some steam for both of them instead does not quite turn out that way. Instead they are brought together again when danger is threatening the ranches in the area in the form of a pack of coyotes. Asher is the youngest of the Moon brothers and he has come back to the family ranch to try and get himself back together. His life as a bounty hunter was good until the last job which had tragic consequences. Kinsey is the local game warden who has had a lot to deal with lately. Her father has recently died and her brother is a screw-up, even if she cannot see it at times. Add in issues with work and the town and she is really stressed. They are brought together as they track and deal with the coyote pack in the area. They do butt heads along the way but they also have smoking hot chemistry between them and some very sizzling hot scenes.
Chiseled and Cherished is the third book in the Moon Ranch series and is about Asher and Kinsey. These two are very different but yet they still find each other. What was meant to be a one night stand to blow off some steam for both of them instead does not quite turn out that way. Instead they are brought together again when danger is threatening the ranches in the area in the form of a pack of coyotes. Asher is the youngest of the Moon brothers and he has come back to the family ranch to try and get himself back together. His life as a bounty hunter was good until the last job which had tragic consequences. Kinsey is the local game warden who has had a lot to deal with lately. Her father has recently died and her brother is a screw-up, even if she cannot see it at times. Add in issues with work and the town and she is really stressed. They are brought together as they track and deal with the coyote pack in the area. They do butt heads along the way but they also have smoking hot chemistry between them and some very sizzling hot scenes.
April 16, 2020
And now its Asher's turn!!
I have really been enjoying this series! It has been fun to read about each of these brothers coming home, dealing with their demons and finding love at the same time. None of them have had an easy time with it but I loved watching the character development.
Asher is no different. He is a bounty hunter who's last job left him shaken so he decided to head home to regroup. In many ways, he still doesn't feel like he belongs but yet he has a strong desire to stay.
Kinsey has so many balls up in the air she is just trying to get by. She's dealing with family issues, work issues, town issues and then this hot man comes home and sweeps her off her feet. Most of the time, he irritates her to no end but yet she can't deny the attraction.
It was fun watching the two of them banter while getting to know each other. Forcing them to have to work together was interesting to see the dynamics but also it allowed them to get to know each other outside of the bedroom.
I have really been enjoying this series! It has been fun to read about each of these brothers coming home, dealing with their demons and finding love at the same time. None of them have had an easy time with it but I loved watching the character development.
Asher is no different. He is a bounty hunter who's last job left him shaken so he decided to head home to regroup. In many ways, he still doesn't feel like he belongs but yet he has a strong desire to stay.
Kinsey has so many balls up in the air she is just trying to get by. She's dealing with family issues, work issues, town issues and then this hot man comes home and sweeps her off her feet. Most of the time, he irritates her to no end but yet she can't deny the attraction.
It was fun watching the two of them banter while getting to know each other. Forcing them to have to work together was interesting to see the dynamics but also it allowed them to get to know each other outside of the bedroom.
April 18, 2020
Book three in the series and it's finally Asher's! My heart broke for him and the situations he found himself in, but with his brothers, Mimi and a great women in his life he's not alone and can have more than he's ever had before.
I thought Kinsley was a great character, she had her own issues to deal with but was still brave enough to take a chance on a HEA and strong enough to see the real Asher. Asher was a great chracter too, I loved that you didn't know what he was going to say or do at times and how he never shied away from his feelings for Kinsley and even when he was scared or thought he was unworthy he was still thinking of ways for them to work. I really liked how even when things tried to pull them apart, one or both of them fought for each other and their future together.
I have enjoyed getting to know these Moon brothers but now that that's the last of them it's made me a little sad as I won't get to see how their plans, hopes and dreams panned out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I thought Kinsley was a great character, she had her own issues to deal with but was still brave enough to take a chance on a HEA and strong enough to see the real Asher. Asher was a great chracter too, I loved that you didn't know what he was going to say or do at times and how he never shied away from his feelings for Kinsley and even when he was scared or thought he was unworthy he was still thinking of ways for them to work. I really liked how even when things tried to pull them apart, one or both of them fought for each other and their future together.
I have enjoyed getting to know these Moon brothers but now that that's the last of them it's made me a little sad as I won't get to see how their plans, hopes and dreams panned out.
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April 30, 2020
*3.5 stars*
There be cowboys – the Moons are back!
This series is a mix of cowboy hotness and family drama with Asher and Kinsey amping it up to the next super-hot degree… Before they knew who the other was, their attraction knew no bounds. When reality hit, however, guilt, regret and a whole host of other emotions moved in. This was complicated family like no other and they had to figure it out or anything they could have, would be lost…
What followed was a tantalizing mix of sexy and uncertainty with loyalty vying against chemistry and love. Kinsey was caught in the middle, knowing her brother wasn’t as he seemed, and Asher was not the completely heartless villain. With her family pulling the heartstrings it was hard for her to follow her pummeled heart which Asher tempted so much. And oh was he tempting! Asher was a Moon and he had sexy, brooding bad boy down to an art. Seeing what he was going through meant I fell just as hard as Kinsey…
*I happily reviewed this story
*Thank you to Booksprout
There be cowboys – the Moons are back!
This series is a mix of cowboy hotness and family drama with Asher and Kinsey amping it up to the next super-hot degree… Before they knew who the other was, their attraction knew no bounds. When reality hit, however, guilt, regret and a whole host of other emotions moved in. This was complicated family like no other and they had to figure it out or anything they could have, would be lost…
What followed was a tantalizing mix of sexy and uncertainty with loyalty vying against chemistry and love. Kinsey was caught in the middle, knowing her brother wasn’t as he seemed, and Asher was not the completely heartless villain. With her family pulling the heartstrings it was hard for her to follow her pummeled heart which Asher tempted so much. And oh was he tempting! Asher was a Moon and he had sexy, brooding bad boy down to an art. Seeing what he was going through meant I fell just as hard as Kinsey…
*I happily reviewed this story
*Thank you to Booksprout
February 4, 2023
When a cornered fugitive shot his own daughter, who was standing partially behind bounty hunter Asher Moon, Asher was so wracked by guilt his boss suggested Asher vacation until he’d dealt with it. Travelling to his family ranch, Asher bunked with friends and was about to leave a party when a woman that stopped his heart walked in.
It was rare for game warden Kinsey Reynolds to go out or dress up but she did and was definitely intrigued with the man in front of her. Kinsey shared her first one-night stand with Asher and it was memorable! Visiting her grieving father, Kinsey learns Asher was the bounty hunter that jailed her brother, an action Kinsey and her father blame Asher for.
Meanwhile, coyotes are attacking ranches in the area. The rancher coalition wants to hire Asher to track and eliminate the problem while Kinsey is of the mind that the coyotes should be relocated. When the pair meet on their assignments and sine they can’t keep their hands off each other, maybe they can find a way to unite their hearts as well as their bodies.
Rating: 4.25stars
It was rare for game warden Kinsey Reynolds to go out or dress up but she did and was definitely intrigued with the man in front of her. Kinsey shared her first one-night stand with Asher and it was memorable! Visiting her grieving father, Kinsey learns Asher was the bounty hunter that jailed her brother, an action Kinsey and her father blame Asher for.
Meanwhile, coyotes are attacking ranches in the area. The rancher coalition wants to hire Asher to track and eliminate the problem while Kinsey is of the mind that the coyotes should be relocated. When the pair meet on their assignments and sine they can’t keep their hands off each other, maybe they can find a way to unite their hearts as well as their bodies.
Rating: 4.25stars
April 18, 2020
Asher is a Bounty hunter but this last run in with a fugitive has made him take a step back.
Kinsey is a game warden. She is also dealing with her father and a brother who was taken in by a bounty hunter.
Asher and Kinsey meet at a birthday party and one thing leads to another and they spend the night together. Asher isn't usually affected by women but he isn't ready to end things with her.
Back at the ranch, he is enjoying being with his brothers again. Unfortunately, they have an issue with coyotes that need to get taken care of. They call in the game wardens. Asher can't believe when Kinsey shows up.
They are working together to deal with the coyotes. Kinsey wants to get to know Asher better until she finds out he is the Bounty hunter thar brought her brother in.
Can they get past all the obstacles in their way? Will they solve the issue with the coyotes? Will Asher go back to being a Bounty hunter?
Kinsey is a game warden. She is also dealing with her father and a brother who was taken in by a bounty hunter.
Asher and Kinsey meet at a birthday party and one thing leads to another and they spend the night together. Asher isn't usually affected by women but he isn't ready to end things with her.
Back at the ranch, he is enjoying being with his brothers again. Unfortunately, they have an issue with coyotes that need to get taken care of. They call in the game wardens. Asher can't believe when Kinsey shows up.
They are working together to deal with the coyotes. Kinsey wants to get to know Asher better until she finds out he is the Bounty hunter thar brought her brother in.
Can they get past all the obstacles in their way? Will they solve the issue with the coyotes? Will Asher go back to being a Bounty hunter?
April 20, 2020
I really enjoyed reading Chiseled and Cherished . This is book three in the Moon Ranch Series . I love the Moon Men . They are all alpha , sexy and in charge . Asher Moon has had his fill of bounty hunting, when his last apprehend goes terrible Asher heads back to Stokes and home to Moon Ranch . Kinsey Reynolds local Game Warden after her work day heads to her friends birthday party . Upon arrival she soon meets Asher and soon they are hot and heavy into a one night stand . But soon they cannot get enough of each other and it keeps happening again and again . Kinsey finds out Asher apprehended her brother . She swears she will stay away from Asher and his sexy ways but alas their chemistry is too much . This story is entertaining, humourous and smoking hot . It is a well written and the characters are fabulous . I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2020
Oh my I think you are trying to kill me with these Moon Men. Asher is the youngest and he is a sexy bounty hunter but on his last job everything that could go wrong does and it leaves him questioning whether it is time to leave the business so he goes home where he meets Kinsley at a party one night and have a hot one night stand. The thing about that is they keep running into each other and can not keep their hands and other things off each other but when she finds out he is the bounty hunter that tracked her brother down and is now sitting in jail it causes a problem with her and her father and during all this time the local ranchers are having a problem with coyotes and she is a game warden that they are all counting on to fix the problem. All I can say is this is another hot alpha male from the Moon Ranch that should not be missed. Love all those Moon Men.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2020
Chiseled and Cherished is another must read in this fantastic series. The Moon brothers grew up being constantly told they were no good because of their abusive, alcoholic father. Each left as soon as they were able and Asher is the only one to actually do something with his life as an expert tracker and Bounty Hunter. After a take down goes bad, he returns to the family ranch feeling like a failure once again. Asher and Kinsey were a one night stand that becomes more when they are tasked to find coyotes killing off cattle. I loved how each brother became more than their origins. This book further delves into family dynamics as Asher overcomes guilt and feeling not good enough. Kinsey also has her own issues with a lying brother playing the blame game and a father that can't move on from grief. I loved each of the Moon brothers and how they come to become men in their own right.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2020
Everybody in town was right - those Moon boys are trouble. Especially Asher. He's back in Stokes, taking some time off after witnessing a horrific shooting while doing his job. He meets Kinsey at a party, and they hit it off. He spends most of his waking hours trying to get her back into the sack, and she can't resist him. They have issues, though. They disagree on how to handle the coyote problem plaguing local ranchers. And he's the one who hauled her brother back to jail for skipping bail. This is the third book in the series, and a terrific ending. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the banter is just hilarious. Kinsey is smart, beautiful, working hard in a male-dominated field, and has a lot on her plate. Asher is as sexy as his brothers, fun and funny, coping with all that he's been through lately. The two of them figure out how to help each other, as they head for their happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2020
Asher is the 3rd Moon brother, and he is a dirty talking, rough-and-tumble guy, as anyone who read the first 2 stories would expect. He is the light-hearted one of the family as compared to his 2 older brothers. But now he’s struggling more than ever to survive and fight the darkness that permeates his life, particularly in the aftermath of a tragedy connected to his job.
I thought the heroine was unreasonable in her obsession about only capturing coyotes and never killing them, despite the losses they were inflicting on small local ranchers and domesticated animals. I didn’t really feel the strong emotional connection between the characters, although the similarities in their backgrounds certainly made it plausible. It was great to have involvement from the other characters in the prior 2 books. This would not be my favorite story of the series but it was still a good book. Em Petrova never disappoints.
I thought the heroine was unreasonable in her obsession about only capturing coyotes and never killing them, despite the losses they were inflicting on small local ranchers and domesticated animals. I didn’t really feel the strong emotional connection between the characters, although the similarities in their backgrounds certainly made it plausible. It was great to have involvement from the other characters in the prior 2 books. This would not be my favorite story of the series but it was still a good book. Em Petrova never disappoints.
April 21, 2020
The third, and final, Moon brother returns to the ranch, a place that holds few, if any, happy memories.
Asher doesn't plan to hang around, but he doesn't want to go back to his job as a bounty hunter either. He is unsettled and having nightmares.
Enter Kinsey and a hot one night stand. There's only one problem....Asher is responsible for her brother being in jail, her "innocent" brother according to her father, and said brother.
Sparks fly, in more ways than one!
What follows is a complicated relationship....Asher doesn't think he's good enough for Kinsey, she hates herself for being attraced to him. Can they resolve their differences?
The characters are well described, if a little angsty, and the story flows smoothly. The plot is pure romance, with a strong sub-plot to keep things believable and drive the story forward.
I, for one, will miss the Moon ranch.
Asher doesn't plan to hang around, but he doesn't want to go back to his job as a bounty hunter either. He is unsettled and having nightmares.
Enter Kinsey and a hot one night stand. There's only one problem....Asher is responsible for her brother being in jail, her "innocent" brother according to her father, and said brother.
Sparks fly, in more ways than one!
What follows is a complicated relationship....Asher doesn't think he's good enough for Kinsey, she hates herself for being attraced to him. Can they resolve their differences?
The characters are well described, if a little angsty, and the story flows smoothly. The plot is pure romance, with a strong sub-plot to keep things believable and drive the story forward.
I, for one, will miss the Moon ranch.
April 25, 2020
I just love these Moon boys, This is Asher’s story and like his brothers, he left the Moon ranch and his alcoholic father. As soon as he was 18 years old, he left home never to return. He became bounty hunter and after a bad incident he walked away from that job. He came back home to the Moon Ranch. He meets Kinsey at a birthday and is instantly attracted to her. They have a hot and steamy interlude, and when he realizes she is the brother of one of his bounties he turned in he doesn’t tell her. She is under the impression her brother was falsely accused. A great storyline and wonderful characters that grab your heartstrings. Dang, I hate to see this series end. I love this author and try not to miss any of her books. I highly recommend this book and series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2020
This is book three in the Moon Ranch series and the final book of the series. There is a past between Asher and Kinsey and as bad as they are for one another, they are drawn together like strong magnets that will not let go. Asher has to return home to the family ranch and with that return opens the flood gates to a few other challenges and quirks that he just wants to ignore. Of course, the icing to his cake is the arrival of Kinsey. Does this mean that there is a HEA in store for this challenging couple or does the hard decision have to made to exit one anthers life for good. It is bittersweet knowing that this is the last book in the series but I look forward to reading more of this author's work. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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