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Lone Star #3
Texas Reckless
A true Texas welcome might just steal your heart . . .
When a man crawls over her gate, Texas rancher Sierra MacKenzie is ready for trouble. She's just might shoot first and ask questions later. This isn't the first thing to happen lately that has her worried. Someone wants her land and will do anything to get it.
Bestselling author Rhett Hall isn't looking for trouble, just a story. He's crashed his car and needs help. Will Sierra put down her gun and trust him? When he realizes she's up against some serious threats, his instincts make him determined to stick with her until she's safe.
Could this man's arrival be just a little too coincidental? Sierra is drawn to him against her better judgment. It doesn't help that she's sick of being alone in this fight for her home and her horses. Maybe it's time for her to quit playing it safe and follow her reckless heart.
“Gerry Bartlett delivers a sizzling romance with a healthy dose of Texas charm!”
—USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Raye
When a man crawls over her gate, Texas rancher Sierra MacKenzie is ready for trouble. She's just might shoot first and ask questions later. This isn't the first thing to happen lately that has her worried. Someone wants her land and will do anything to get it.
Bestselling author Rhett Hall isn't looking for trouble, just a story. He's crashed his car and needs help. Will Sierra put down her gun and trust him? When he realizes she's up against some serious threats, his instincts make him determined to stick with her until she's safe.
Could this man's arrival be just a little too coincidental? Sierra is drawn to him against her better judgment. It doesn't help that she's sick of being alone in this fight for her home and her horses. Maybe it's time for her to quit playing it safe and follow her reckless heart.
“Gerry Bartlett delivers a sizzling romance with a healthy dose of Texas charm!”
—USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Raye
- GenresRomance
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2019
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About the author
Gerry Bartlett
32 books916 followersGerry Bartlett figures that vampires are pretty much like everyone else except for the liquid diet.
Eternity or Mexican food? Tough call.
Gerry’s a native Texan and lives halfway between Houston and Galveston. Pictured with her is her late wonder dog, a Bedlington Terrier named Belle.
When she started writing, she was still teaching and used the pseudonym Lynn McKay. You can probably still find her historical and two romantic suspense books for a penny on-line. Now that she’s no longer in the classroom and discovered the fun of writing about vampires, she uses her real name. Too bad some people think Gerry is a boy's name or short for Geraldine. No, it's not. Really.
She's still writing her Real Vampires series but is back to romantic suspense and contemporaries. Her Texas Heat series starts in Houston, her home town. Then there's her Lone Star Suspense series set in Austin where she went to the University of Texas. She loves the hill country there and brought some of her favorite characters from the Texas Heat series to Austin for the fast-paced suspense in the three books in that series.
You can check out Gerry’s website at gerrybartlett.com to find her blog and articles for writers. Her Perils of Publishing gives the scoop on what happens once "the call" comes. Oh, did you think it would be all roses and champagne? Well, of course it is.
When Gerry's not writing, she's treasure hunting for her antiques business in Alvin. Her favorite finds? Vintage purses and jewelry. It's a struggle not to keep it all. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter for the latest info about her books at http://ymlp.com/xgeyeewwgmgw
Eternity or Mexican food? Tough call.
Gerry’s a native Texan and lives halfway between Houston and Galveston. Pictured with her is her late wonder dog, a Bedlington Terrier named Belle.
When she started writing, she was still teaching and used the pseudonym Lynn McKay. You can probably still find her historical and two romantic suspense books for a penny on-line. Now that she’s no longer in the classroom and discovered the fun of writing about vampires, she uses her real name. Too bad some people think Gerry is a boy's name or short for Geraldine. No, it's not. Really.
She's still writing her Real Vampires series but is back to romantic suspense and contemporaries. Her Texas Heat series starts in Houston, her home town. Then there's her Lone Star Suspense series set in Austin where she went to the University of Texas. She loves the hill country there and brought some of her favorite characters from the Texas Heat series to Austin for the fast-paced suspense in the three books in that series.
You can check out Gerry’s website at gerrybartlett.com to find her blog and articles for writers. Her Perils of Publishing gives the scoop on what happens once "the call" comes. Oh, did you think it would be all roses and champagne? Well, of course it is.
When Gerry's not writing, she's treasure hunting for her antiques business in Alvin. Her favorite finds? Vintage purses and jewelry. It's a struggle not to keep it all. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter for the latest info about her books at http://ymlp.com/xgeyeewwgmgw
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January 20, 2020
I had read the previous book, Texas trouble I just realized that I didn't the first one-will get to it, I read the second one because Ethan was involved in her previous series (Texas Heat) and I did enjoy it, I mean you are not going to get realistic scenarios, your not this is no Criminal Minds, however you will have some entertainment enough that you will finish and I don't about you but we are talking about some Cowboys, Texas Cowboys! ladies that alone has me reading..Yee haw!
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
May 18, 2020
Texas Restless is Gerry Bartlett’s third book in her Lone Star series. Rhett Hall, who we met in Texas Trouble, is an author who has an accident near Sierra MacKenzie’s ranch. Sierra’s been dealing with her own problems and doesn’t trust the stranger who climbs her fence looking for help. But when her problems escalate into danger, the two work together to save her life as well as the ranch. And somewhere along the way, their chemistry moves from heated fights to steamy sexy times. This is another great book in the Lone Star series you won’t want to miss.
January 7, 2020
It took me a while to get into this story. For me it started slow, Rhett Hall is a best-selling author and he hit a deer outside the ranch owned by Sierra Mackenzie. Sierra really does not trust Rhett though she does find him attractive. Rhett is taken with Sierra and here I thought the story would go in one direction but instead goes in the direction of her ranch having problems with people wanting her to sell and have stepped up ways of force to get her off her land. They want her land for a new development which includes investors from local businessmen. She must work through her issues of trusting Rhett and that he is not part of the problem. She also finds out that he is a best-selling author. He also has decided to stay with her and help find who is behind all of the problems happening to her ranch. All that happens there is time for a love story, I just had my own issues with some of the ends. Overall a good book. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 3 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
December 25, 2019
Texas Reckless by Gerry Bartlett
Lone Star Suspense #3
Author Rhett Hall has a bad day that becomes a whole lot better when he meets Sierra MacKenzie. Her life also improves when the two of them meet. Rhett iis researching his next book and staying on Sierra’s ranch is where he lands to suss things out. Little does he know that not only will he pick up small town Texas characters, dialogue and ideas but also fall into helping solve a mystery that might also threaten his and Sierra’s lives.
What I liked:
* Rhett – nice guy in more ways than one
* Sierra – a woman with a dream to fulfill – rich but not clueless
* Finding out who was behind the troubles being caused for Sierra’s
* Sierra’s brother Dylan (is there a story for him in the future?)
What I did not like:
* The meanness of some of the people in the town
* The problems Sierra had to face in the past and later on in this story
* That some of the bad guys got off easier than I would have liked them to.
Did I enjoy this book? It grew on me
Would I read more in this series? I think so.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Lyrical-Liaison for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
Lone Star Suspense #3
Author Rhett Hall has a bad day that becomes a whole lot better when he meets Sierra MacKenzie. Her life also improves when the two of them meet. Rhett iis researching his next book and staying on Sierra’s ranch is where he lands to suss things out. Little does he know that not only will he pick up small town Texas characters, dialogue and ideas but also fall into helping solve a mystery that might also threaten his and Sierra’s lives.
What I liked:
* Rhett – nice guy in more ways than one
* Sierra – a woman with a dream to fulfill – rich but not clueless
* Finding out who was behind the troubles being caused for Sierra’s
* Sierra’s brother Dylan (is there a story for him in the future?)
What I did not like:
* The meanness of some of the people in the town
* The problems Sierra had to face in the past and later on in this story
* That some of the bad guys got off easier than I would have liked them to.
Did I enjoy this book? It grew on me
Would I read more in this series? I think so.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Lyrical-Liaison for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
January 29, 2020
Sierra MacKenzie is the quintessential Texas girl, independent and hard-working. Even though she comes from a wealthy family, she’s determined to make it on her own. Years ago, when a barrel-racing accident permanently damaged her leg, she suspected sabotage. Now, she believes sabotage is once again behind the rash of problems plaguing her ranch. The development company pressuring her to sell has the support of her entire town. Any one of them could be behind her troubles.
So, when a handsome Yankee wrecks his car right at the base of Sierra’s ranch drive and climbs her fence, supposedly looking for a hot spot for cell reception, she’s not sure if he’s the lost writer he claims to be, or someone else sent to hassle her. And what’s worse, she's attracted to the guy, even though she's not sure she can trust him.
Rhett Hall came to Austin to check on his sister in the second book in this series, Texas Trouble. He kinda likes the whole Texas vibe. He takes a road trip looking for inspiration for his next book, and finds a feisty, sexy, gun-totin’ rancher. Not only is Sierra hot, she’s smart and stubborn, too. He’s fascinated, and convinces her to let him stick around a while.
When random events at the ranch surpass harassment and threaten Sierra's safety, Rhett knows he’ll protect her, whatever it takes. Her attorney brother, Dylan, shows up to help out, and it takes all three of them to figure out what’s goin’ on and whodunit. There’s twists and turns galore, danger, threats, and yes, even car chases. Sierra is independent and loving, and Rhett is totally charming. Great characters, great romance and a great suspense.
So, when a handsome Yankee wrecks his car right at the base of Sierra’s ranch drive and climbs her fence, supposedly looking for a hot spot for cell reception, she’s not sure if he’s the lost writer he claims to be, or someone else sent to hassle her. And what’s worse, she's attracted to the guy, even though she's not sure she can trust him.
Rhett Hall came to Austin to check on his sister in the second book in this series, Texas Trouble. He kinda likes the whole Texas vibe. He takes a road trip looking for inspiration for his next book, and finds a feisty, sexy, gun-totin’ rancher. Not only is Sierra hot, she’s smart and stubborn, too. He’s fascinated, and convinces her to let him stick around a while.
When random events at the ranch surpass harassment and threaten Sierra's safety, Rhett knows he’ll protect her, whatever it takes. Her attorney brother, Dylan, shows up to help out, and it takes all three of them to figure out what’s goin’ on and whodunit. There’s twists and turns galore, danger, threats, and yes, even car chases. Sierra is independent and loving, and Rhett is totally charming. Great characters, great romance and a great suspense.
December 30, 2019
Texas Reckless,the latest romantic suspense tale from Gerry Bartlett, begins when a stranger climbs the fence into Sierra MacKenzie’s ranch property outside Muellerville, Texas. That’s not the beginning of her troubles, though—she’s already dealing with mysterious cattle deaths and accidents, and a development company that wants her land for its highway access. Maybe this fellow who wrecked his rented car at the end of her driveway is not to be trusted.
But Rhett Hall (we met him in Bartlett’s previous book, Texas Trouble) has nothing to do with those problems. He simply hit a deer, wrecked his car, and can’t get a signal with his cell phone. But he manages to charm the lady who greets him with a loaded rifle into letting him in, not suspecting just how long he’ll want to stay.
Soon Sierra and Rhett team up to investigate the escalating troubles at the ranch, as well as the long-ago barrel racing accident that changed Sierra’s life. She’s determined to run the ranch, and her horse therapy classes for troubled children, without help from her wealthy family back in Houston, and Rhett is soon just as determined to help her.
But her resistance to the development project threatens the economic well-being of the residents and local businessmen of Muellerville, many of whom have invested in the development project. Are one or more of them trying to convince Sierra to sell—or drive her off her ranch by any means necessary?
Suspense—and romance—build as Sierra and Rhett fight to live long enough to find the answers, and a future together.
But Rhett Hall (we met him in Bartlett’s previous book, Texas Trouble) has nothing to do with those problems. He simply hit a deer, wrecked his car, and can’t get a signal with his cell phone. But he manages to charm the lady who greets him with a loaded rifle into letting him in, not suspecting just how long he’ll want to stay.
Soon Sierra and Rhett team up to investigate the escalating troubles at the ranch, as well as the long-ago barrel racing accident that changed Sierra’s life. She’s determined to run the ranch, and her horse therapy classes for troubled children, without help from her wealthy family back in Houston, and Rhett is soon just as determined to help her.
But her resistance to the development project threatens the economic well-being of the residents and local businessmen of Muellerville, many of whom have invested in the development project. Are one or more of them trying to convince Sierra to sell—or drive her off her ranch by any means necessary?
Suspense—and romance—build as Sierra and Rhett fight to live long enough to find the answers, and a future together.
January 16, 2020
ARC REVIEW
Lone Star Suspense #3, Only connected through characters each book in this series is a stand alone. Rhett Hall came to Texas to check on his sister and decided to stay a while hoping to find some inspiration for his next book. Unfortunately the tattoo artist he had been seeing breaks it off with him, in a bad mood with a need to just drive to see more of Texas so he rents a car and does just that. But somewhere outside Austin a ways driving way to fast he hits a deer and wrecks his rental and ends up in the middle of a mystery surrounding a ranch and it's beautiful owner.
Sierra MacKenzie has enough issues with her ranch she doesn't need some city slicker coming in and making her feel all gooey inside like Rhett does. She shouldn't be trusting him as easily as she does but something about him is trustworthy and he's proven he can be. Someone has been cutting her fencing, poisoning her cattle, and now they burned down her horse barn. She knows the company who wants to build a huge development on her land so they can have highway access is behind it all she just can't prove it. But after the horse barn she calls in her hot shot attorney brother and between the three of them they can figure out what's going on and who, local, is behind all the incidents and hopefully tie it all to the big developer. Meanwhile the chemistry between Sierra and Rhett runs hot, and they both give into to temptation.
Overall, it was a fantastic read. It was an exciting non stop page turning story that had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the characters and the situation they found themselves in and how they got out of it. I kind of hope Dylan MacKenzie gets a book now.
Lone Star Suspense #3, Only connected through characters each book in this series is a stand alone. Rhett Hall came to Texas to check on his sister and decided to stay a while hoping to find some inspiration for his next book. Unfortunately the tattoo artist he had been seeing breaks it off with him, in a bad mood with a need to just drive to see more of Texas so he rents a car and does just that. But somewhere outside Austin a ways driving way to fast he hits a deer and wrecks his rental and ends up in the middle of a mystery surrounding a ranch and it's beautiful owner.
Sierra MacKenzie has enough issues with her ranch she doesn't need some city slicker coming in and making her feel all gooey inside like Rhett does. She shouldn't be trusting him as easily as she does but something about him is trustworthy and he's proven he can be. Someone has been cutting her fencing, poisoning her cattle, and now they burned down her horse barn. She knows the company who wants to build a huge development on her land so they can have highway access is behind it all she just can't prove it. But after the horse barn she calls in her hot shot attorney brother and between the three of them they can figure out what's going on and who, local, is behind all the incidents and hopefully tie it all to the big developer. Meanwhile the chemistry between Sierra and Rhett runs hot, and they both give into to temptation.
Overall, it was a fantastic read. It was an exciting non stop page turning story that had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the characters and the situation they found themselves in and how they got out of it. I kind of hope Dylan MacKenzie gets a book now.
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December 31, 2019The third book in Lone Star, Texas Reckless is a well delivered romantic suspense. Sierra and Rhett are engaging characters and the story kept me engaged throughout. I look forward to seeing what comes next from this author and will be recommending this book and series to readers.
October 26, 2019
Sierra runs a ranch and is having a lot of trouble. Someone is trying to run her off because she won’t sell so a senior citizen community can be built. Rhett is a best selling author and is driving through when he hits a deer right in front of Sierra’s home. After hearing about her troubles, Rhett decides to stay and help her figure out who’s wants her gone. But when the “accidents” are becoming more dangerous, will they figure out who it is before it’s to late?
Good story with lots of mystery and suspense. Some of the dialogue wasn’t believable, mostly if there was arguing. It is a nail biter.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
Good story with lots of mystery and suspense. Some of the dialogue wasn’t believable, mostly if there was arguing. It is a nail biter.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
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December 12, 2019
Clever meet cute. An exciting and intriguing mystery. A delightful romance. Family interaction. Past and present issues. A page turner. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley.
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