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Broken Falls Ranch #0.5
Cowboy's Heart
Happiness is Broken Falls Ranch in my rear view mirror.
At least, that’s what I thought when I drove out of town in a blaze of angry words and hurt feelings. I wasn’t sure I’d ever see my grandfather again. But with unexpected retirement from my special forces unit staring me in the eye, I head home to mend fences and eat some crow.
Priscilla Monroe is Granddad’s nurse. She’s the first thing I see when I step through the door, and the only thing filling my dreams. Unfortunately, she’s made it clear she’s here to work and nothing more.
I had no idea that going back to the ranch would give me back my future. Not the future I planned, but a future I discovered I wanted. I also had no idea it would give me back my heart.
How can I prove to Priscilla that her future belongs with me?
Giddyup, ladies!
Flirt Club is headed west to Big Sky country! Join Alexis Adaire, Laney Powell, Tracy Lorraine, Fiona Starr, Poppy Parkes, Frankie Love, Rebecca Gallo, Sierra Hill, Alexx Andria, Dori Lavelle, Amelia Wilde as these well-loved, and acclaimed writers take us on a ride out to Paulson, Montana -- and wrangle up some of the Flirt Club's steamiest stories yet! So, hold onto your hats, and join us for one wild ride!
At least, that’s what I thought when I drove out of town in a blaze of angry words and hurt feelings. I wasn’t sure I’d ever see my grandfather again. But with unexpected retirement from my special forces unit staring me in the eye, I head home to mend fences and eat some crow.
Priscilla Monroe is Granddad’s nurse. She’s the first thing I see when I step through the door, and the only thing filling my dreams. Unfortunately, she’s made it clear she’s here to work and nothing more.
I had no idea that going back to the ranch would give me back my future. Not the future I planned, but a future I discovered I wanted. I also had no idea it would give me back my heart.
How can I prove to Priscilla that her future belongs with me?
Giddyup, ladies!
Flirt Club is headed west to Big Sky country! Join Alexis Adaire, Laney Powell, Tracy Lorraine, Fiona Starr, Poppy Parkes, Frankie Love, Rebecca Gallo, Sierra Hill, Alexx Andria, Dori Lavelle, Amelia Wilde as these well-loved, and acclaimed writers take us on a ride out to Paulson, Montana -- and wrangle up some of the Flirt Club's steamiest stories yet! So, hold onto your hats, and join us for one wild ride!
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52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2019
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August 20, 2020
Another IR Cowboy love story. Axel and Pris had chemistry from the start. Freeze was a great character as well. Short story about finding love in an unexpected place.
Heat level was 🔥🔥1/2.
Recommend for fans of Cowboys, Military Men and IR romances.
Heat level was 🔥🔥1/2.
Recommend for fans of Cowboys, Military Men and IR romances.
September 21, 2020
I love Pris and Axel’s story! Pris is hired to be Freeze’s live in nurse. His grandson, Axel, isn’t sure why Pris needs to be there. The relationship that Pris and Freeze develop as nurse/patient is hilarious. Pris doesn’t take anything from the “old man”. Sparks fly between Axel and Pris and we get a great HEA. Great short story for the beginning of a new series.
August 26, 2019
Loved Pris and Axel
Pris is a traveling nurse and companion. Her newest assignment is in Montana. First a stop in Colorado to visit her friend Serena.
Frazier "Freeze" Buckley is a stubborn old man. When a fall from his horse leads to the hospital, he knows he needs help. So he hires a nurse.
Freeze and Pris hot it off. He is enjoying teaching her about ranching. She bullys him into not overdoing it.
Axel Buckly has spent the last decade in the Army, special forces. A career ending injury has him either riding a deal or going home. He chose home, a place he hasn't been since the day he left. Where he left his grandparents, not on the best of terms.
Axel is not happy about Pris. His grandfather is hiding something and Pris sites professionally confidentially.
Pris is having a hard time keeping things professional with her clients hot soldier now cowboy. He isn't making it easy. He is home to stay and planning a future for the ranch. A future that Freeze has dreamed of for years.
Loved Pris and Axel, and Freeze. A great epilogue and tease for the Broken Falls Ranch series. The beginning of Freeze's dream come to life.
Pris is a traveling nurse and companion. Her newest assignment is in Montana. First a stop in Colorado to visit her friend Serena.
Frazier "Freeze" Buckley is a stubborn old man. When a fall from his horse leads to the hospital, he knows he needs help. So he hires a nurse.
Freeze and Pris hot it off. He is enjoying teaching her about ranching. She bullys him into not overdoing it.
Axel Buckly has spent the last decade in the Army, special forces. A career ending injury has him either riding a deal or going home. He chose home, a place he hasn't been since the day he left. Where he left his grandparents, not on the best of terms.
Axel is not happy about Pris. His grandfather is hiding something and Pris sites professionally confidentially.
Pris is having a hard time keeping things professional with her clients hot soldier now cowboy. He isn't making it easy. He is home to stay and planning a future for the ranch. A future that Freeze has dreamed of for years.
Loved Pris and Axel, and Freeze. A great epilogue and tease for the Broken Falls Ranch series. The beginning of Freeze's dream come to life.
September 23, 2019
Cowboy’s heart is a novella in the ‘’a big sky’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Priscilla Monroe is a home care nurse. She has travelled all over for her job. When she gets the choice of three different jobs in three different places, she chooses Montana.
She is just settling in at a ranch looking after an elderly man and helping him out when his handsome grandson arrives.
Axel is shocked when he returns injured from the military to find a nurse helping his grandfather. A nurse he is attracted to.
The chemistry between Pris and Axel is clear to see and I liked them as a couple.
I really liked freeze. I liked how well he got on with Pris.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
She is just settling in at a ranch looking after an elderly man and helping him out when his handsome grandson arrives.
Axel is shocked when he returns injured from the military to find a nurse helping his grandfather. A nurse he is attracted to.
The chemistry between Pris and Axel is clear to see and I liked them as a couple.
I really liked freeze. I liked how well he got on with Pris.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
October 13, 2019
Absolutely fantastic! A well written emotionally deep romance. The storyline is flawless, funny, witty, enjoyable, and very interesting. The story flows smoothly and moves along at a brisk pace with a few ups and downs and a mix of emotions on every page. The chemistry between them is intense and their love scenes are beautifully written and HOT!
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.
January 9, 2021
I love quick novella’s between books.
I also loved this story for a novella it had depth - of course I started attraction but it felt right.
Some tension between characters which the story built around.
Get to discover at the end there is a series set at the ranch do now I dive into that world for more Broken Falls Ranch.
I also loved this story for a novella it had depth - of course I started attraction but it felt right.
Some tension between characters which the story built around.
Get to discover at the end there is a series set at the ranch do now I dive into that world for more Broken Falls Ranch.
September 5, 2019
Loved Frasier & Pris's story. Wonderful characters. An intriguing book. Am voluntarily leaving my honest review for a free copy of the book via booksprout
June 8, 2020
Pris and Axel
I love everything Laney Powell writes! All of the Spar Island girls are so fun! This was no different. Pris is a no-nonsense nurse taking care of Axel's Granddad. Will they, won't they? The story is adorable and Freeze is a fantastic character! I can't wait to read the rest of this new series.
I love everything Laney Powell writes! All of the Spar Island girls are so fun! This was no different. Pris is a no-nonsense nurse taking care of Axel's Granddad. Will they, won't they? The story is adorable and Freeze is a fantastic character! I can't wait to read the rest of this new series.
August 31, 2020
Sweet
Stuburn like his grandad Freeze, Axel thought the army was a better fit until he got hurry and couldn't serve any longer. He went back to the ranch to start new and met grandad's nurse Pris. She did things to his heart and other body parts lol. Pris felt the same and skipping to the end the fell hard for each other. This was a super sweet book and I loved it
Stuburn like his grandad Freeze, Axel thought the army was a better fit until he got hurry and couldn't serve any longer. He went back to the ranch to start new and met grandad's nurse Pris. She did things to his heart and other body parts lol. Pris felt the same and skipping to the end the fell hard for each other. This was a super sweet book and I loved it
September 17, 2020
Pris is a nurse/caregiver to a senior citizen on an isolated ranch. Freeze is a lonely rancher in need of assistance. Axel is the grandson who ran away years before. Axel gets hurt by an IUD and comes home to the farm and his grandfather. An uneasy truce leads to a HEA but the guys have to workout their old issues. Heartwarming and funny.
May 9, 2020
Pris takes a nursing job in Montana helping out Freeze but she never expected his grandson to return or for her to be instantly attracted. Axel is wounded in the line of duty and has to return to his grandfather's ranch. When he meets Pris he thinks he may have found the one in this sweet story.
August 23, 2020
Cowboy's Heart
This was a super cute shirt story. The sexy scenes are hot! Freeze was my favorite character with his stubborn self. Adel was hot and Pris is strong smart and beautiful.
This was a super cute shirt story. The sexy scenes are hot! Freeze was my favorite character with his stubborn self. Adel was hot and Pris is strong smart and beautiful.
August 25, 2020
COWBOY'S HEART
Laney Powel does it again with her sweet instalove stories for the Spar Island Girls! Two souls meant for each other-Pris and Axel with chemistry that is off the charts!
Laney Powel does it again with her sweet instalove stories for the Spar Island Girls! Two souls meant for each other-Pris and Axel with chemistry that is off the charts!
September 24, 2020
I’ve read two short stories from this author and I can’t say I’m impressed enough. Love how she builds her character relationships. She’s steamy and funny too. Loved this book and will definitely be reading more from this new to me author.
May 18, 2021
Short and Sweet
I enjoyed the pairing of Axel and Pris. Axel had a huge chip on his shoulder after being injured in the military. Pris took none of his bs. I loved that she had some spunk and looked out for Freeze, her patient.
I enjoyed the pairing of Axel and Pris. Axel had a huge chip on his shoulder after being injured in the military. Pris took none of his bs. I loved that she had some spunk and looked out for Freeze, her patient.
June 2, 2022
Healing Love 💚
I enjoyed reading Pris and Axel's story. The relationship between Pris and Freeze was just great. I was happy for Freeze and Axel. The sexual chemistry between Pris and Axel's relationship is 🔥🔥.
I enjoyed reading Pris and Axel's story. The relationship between Pris and Freeze was just great. I was happy for Freeze and Axel. The sexual chemistry between Pris and Axel's relationship is 🔥🔥.
August 31, 2020
Another great quick read. I loved the developing relationship between Pris and Axel.
So much emotion packed into this novella.
So much emotion packed into this novella.
January 1, 2022
Priscilla, Axel and Freeze have a really good story to tell. You'll be taken away with their story. Loved seeing how everything fell into place as this unfolded. Enjoyed reading.
August 28, 2020
Like it
Pris and Axel are like oil and water initially. They are attracted to each other but her job stands in the way. Good short story.
Pris and Axel are like oil and water initially. They are attracted to each other but her job stands in the way. Good short story.
August 28, 2019
When you have enough of Fiji why not go to Paulson, Montana
Pris is a home care private nurse who travels to Paulson, MO for her next assignment choice. There she is to work for Freeze Buckley, the 72 year old owner of the Broken Falls Ranch. Freeze is not only in need of a nurse but also of some help around the ranch. His only grandson, Axel, has not been back to visit since he left to join the Army 11 years ago, with the last 8 in special ops. Freeze's wife Ginny passed 6 years ago and Axel's parents were killed when he was young so he was raised on the ranch.
Pris and Freeze settle into a routine that works for both of them, which includes teaching Pris to ride. But things change when Axel and his unit walk into an IED in Afghanistan and he is injured. Unfortunately for him there were able to fix him up bu not enough for him to go back to his unit. Instead of riding a desk Axel decides not to re-up when his enlistment is up and instead is discharged. So he heads back to Paulson and the Broken Falls Ranch, where he learns that a lot has changed including the new addition of Pris to the ranch.
This is a really interesting story as it combines a number of different elements but they are woven together delicately by Laney Powell. Having had a grandmother who nursed for the rich and was taken to various destinations for years I could relate to the character of Pris. She is strong but yet gentle, which makes her a wonderful nurse for her patients and a wall of stone to those that try to push her away from her job. I loved the utter feistiness of Freeze. This man had some of the best lines in the entire book as he was hell bent and determined to still lead his life on his own terms. Axel is a strong Alpha male who finds himself untethered from what had been his life and not too sure if he will be accepted back by his grandfather and into the life he grew up in. Cowboy's Heart definitely has heart and so much more. A definite recommended read!
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Pris is a home care private nurse who travels to Paulson, MO for her next assignment choice. There she is to work for Freeze Buckley, the 72 year old owner of the Broken Falls Ranch. Freeze is not only in need of a nurse but also of some help around the ranch. His only grandson, Axel, has not been back to visit since he left to join the Army 11 years ago, with the last 8 in special ops. Freeze's wife Ginny passed 6 years ago and Axel's parents were killed when he was young so he was raised on the ranch.
Pris and Freeze settle into a routine that works for both of them, which includes teaching Pris to ride. But things change when Axel and his unit walk into an IED in Afghanistan and he is injured. Unfortunately for him there were able to fix him up bu not enough for him to go back to his unit. Instead of riding a desk Axel decides not to re-up when his enlistment is up and instead is discharged. So he heads back to Paulson and the Broken Falls Ranch, where he learns that a lot has changed including the new addition of Pris to the ranch.
This is a really interesting story as it combines a number of different elements but they are woven together delicately by Laney Powell. Having had a grandmother who nursed for the rich and was taken to various destinations for years I could relate to the character of Pris. She is strong but yet gentle, which makes her a wonderful nurse for her patients and a wall of stone to those that try to push her away from her job. I loved the utter feistiness of Freeze. This man had some of the best lines in the entire book as he was hell bent and determined to still lead his life on his own terms. Axel is a strong Alpha male who finds himself untethered from what had been his life and not too sure if he will be accepted back by his grandfather and into the life he grew up in. Cowboy's Heart definitely has heart and so much more. A definite recommended read!
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
November 12, 2019
I love how Laney Powell makes a short book seem so much longer. I really felt like I was emersed in this story and as if I’d been reading for ages. However, not in a bad way, it didn’t drag or anything. I just felt like so much happened in such a short space of time. We get to know the characters thoroughly. We get backstories, dramas and happy ever afters. It was just perfect.
I really liked Pris; she was sassy and fun. Even though she has a sensible job, she doesn’t let that get in the way of her personality. I liked the suspense surrounding Freeze, that was built up nicely. Although, Axel continually having a go at Pris for not telling him got a little tired in the end. She’s told him why she couldn’t so stop going on!
I was nice for her to get a hunky love interest all for herself, as she points out at the beginning it’s all she really wants, what her friends have found. I’m looking forward to reading more of this world as Laney has said there will be a follow-on book. It will focus on Jensen that we briefly meet at the end but will also feature Pris, Axel and Freeze some more. It will be nice to read stories that are different from just the Spa Island girls. As much as I enjoy their stories, a change is always good!
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I really liked Pris; she was sassy and fun. Even though she has a sensible job, she doesn’t let that get in the way of her personality. I liked the suspense surrounding Freeze, that was built up nicely. Although, Axel continually having a go at Pris for not telling him got a little tired in the end. She’s told him why she couldn’t so stop going on!
I was nice for her to get a hunky love interest all for herself, as she points out at the beginning it’s all she really wants, what her friends have found. I’m looking forward to reading more of this world as Laney has said there will be a follow-on book. It will focus on Jensen that we briefly meet at the end but will also feature Pris, Axel and Freeze some more. It will be nice to read stories that are different from just the Spa Island girls. As much as I enjoy their stories, a change is always good!
Thanks for reading! If you want to see more of my reviews visit www.pinkanddizzy.com
August 15, 2019
This short story is part of the Big Sky collection from the Flirt Club. This short story is a great introduction to a new series! Broken Falls Ranch is home to Fraizer (Freeze) Buckley, he is widowed and due to a fall off a horse, he finds out he has more than a couple bruises ribs from the fall. He hires a nurse, Pris, to come help him out and monitor his health. He has one grandson for family, Axel, that is off serving his country and he has not been home in eleven years but writes a letter monthly. He gets injured and is no longer able to serve so he comes home to the ranch. This is a great story of becoming a family where that family coming together will heal as well. The Broken Falls Ranch is becoming a healing place for wounded warriors and a bull breeding ranch. I cannot wait to read on. 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.
August 31, 2019
Our hero left his hometown, wanting to see the bigger world. Now he is coming home and finds more than he expected.
This time our Flirt Club theme is cowboys. This is part of a themed series by well established authors. Each story is a standalone, sharing only the theme (and setting in this case), so you can read one or more of them as the fancy strikes you. No prior reading required.
This is a short story about coming home. The story is very well written with a straightforward and easy to follow plot. We also get three well developed characters that fit well into our story and setting. (NOTE: This is not a menage story. We just have an extra main character.) Our couple has real chemistry, and our hero has real issues, all presented in a story that is easy to read and over all too soon. And it all wraps up with a nice HEA. Overall, a very pleasant evening read.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This time our Flirt Club theme is cowboys. This is part of a themed series by well established authors. Each story is a standalone, sharing only the theme (and setting in this case), so you can read one or more of them as the fancy strikes you. No prior reading required.
This is a short story about coming home. The story is very well written with a straightforward and easy to follow plot. We also get three well developed characters that fit well into our story and setting. (NOTE: This is not a menage story. We just have an extra main character.) Our couple has real chemistry, and our hero has real issues, all presented in a story that is easy to read and over all too soon. And it all wraps up with a nice HEA. Overall, a very pleasant evening read.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
August 17, 2019
Once again the flirt club a group of authors all writing books that revolve a single town or situation have done it written a series that draws us in and keeps so engaged They are all short stories that are perfect for those times when you want something fast. This is their latest offering all the books in this series revolve around the town of Paulson Montana and the cowboys that call it home.
This is Axel and Pris she is a traveling nurse and has taken the job of caring for Freeze Buckley who had a fall and needs care as he lives alone. He has a grandson Axel but he left years ago to join the special forces. When Axel is injured enough that it ends his military career he return to the family ranch and meets Pris The spark between them is instant but they also clash about things Can Axel mend fences with his grandfather and get the woman he is falling in love with
This is Axel and Pris she is a traveling nurse and has taken the job of caring for Freeze Buckley who had a fall and needs care as he lives alone. He has a grandson Axel but he left years ago to join the special forces. When Axel is injured enough that it ends his military career he return to the family ranch and meets Pris The spark between them is instant but they also clash about things Can Axel mend fences with his grandfather and get the woman he is falling in love with
August 16, 2019
Sometimes our youthfulness shows in the decisions we make and how we handle them. Axel left home angry at his grandpa and didn’t come home for years. All alone now, grandpa hires Pris to be his nurse. When Axel comes home finally, things really heat up. But Axel and his grandpa mend their fences while finding a place for Pris on the ranch. A sweet, romantic story that’s different enough that you’ll want to read more books in this new 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.
August 12, 2019
Matchmaking at its finest
Pris is heading to Montana for her next nursing job. She'll be taking care of an old rancher named Freeze. Axel is Freeze's grandson. He's finally coming home after 11 years in the military. Pris and Axle may not see eye to eye on everything but the attraction they feel is not in question. It's what they do about it. A great lead in story for a new series from Laney Powell. I can't wait for new stories and to keep up with these characters. Freeze is a lovable, matchmaking old man with an ornery side that I'm excited to see more of.
Pris is heading to Montana for her next nursing job. She'll be taking care of an old rancher named Freeze. Axel is Freeze's grandson. He's finally coming home after 11 years in the military. Pris and Axle may not see eye to eye on everything but the attraction they feel is not in question. It's what they do about it. A great lead in story for a new series from Laney Powell. I can't wait for new stories and to keep up with these characters. Freeze is a lovable, matchmaking old man with an ornery side that I'm excited to see more of.
August 16, 2019
I love this cowboy collaboration! This one was different but liked it just the same. I love Freeze's shenanigans and how he planned Axel and Pris. Their relationship started out rocky but don't all good loves sometimes do? They were hot and heavy but the chemistry was there and it helped that they both needed to be there for Freeze. My favorite part is that this takes us into a new series by Laney Powell and we will get to see more of Axel, Pris, and Freeze. I can't wait!
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.
August 17, 2019
This is a good new story in the "Big Sky" series written by one of the Flirt Club writers. It's a short story and a fairly quick read. This is Priscilla and Avery's story. I like these two and their story. He leaves the ranch and his grandfather on bad terms for the special forces. She is a traveling nurse who takes and job caring for his grandfather. He is headed home injured to set things right. The sparks definitely fly in this story. It's a sweet romantic story with a touch of steam that I rather enjoyed.
August 18, 2019
You can not help but love Freeze with his gruff stubbornness as well as Pris with her firm yet easy going attitude, then there is Axel who's home and doesn't know where he fits anymore and is suspicious of Pris yet also attracted to her. Definitely a feel good and happily ever after read that has you wanting to read the next full book in the series to see how things go on the farm with the new direction it is going in as well as catch up with Freeze, Pris and Axel !
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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