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The Wyoming Cowboy #4
The Cowboy Meets His Match
A cowboy is in over his head in this contemporary Western from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare.
Single father Henry "Hank" Watson is a fresh transplant from Alaska to Painted Barrel, Wyoming. He doesn't want anything more from life than to put in a good day's work, then go home to his daughter, Libby. But when Libby needs some emergency work done on her curls thanks to a gum incident, Hank's out of his depth. He takes his daughter into town where he meets Becca, the local salon owner.
Becca's still nursing a broken heart after her ex dangled marriage in front of her, then bailed a few days before the wedding. She's done with men...or so she thinks. When she meets Hank and his little girl, she realizes that they need her help with more than just hair. It's clear they both need a woman in their lives.
Everyone in town thinks Hank is too gruff for someone as sweet as Becca. But what they don't realize is that he makes Becca feel loved. She can see a future with him and his adorable daughter...if they don't move back to Alaska.
Single father Henry "Hank" Watson is a fresh transplant from Alaska to Painted Barrel, Wyoming. He doesn't want anything more from life than to put in a good day's work, then go home to his daughter, Libby. But when Libby needs some emergency work done on her curls thanks to a gum incident, Hank's out of his depth. He takes his daughter into town where he meets Becca, the local salon owner.
Becca's still nursing a broken heart after her ex dangled marriage in front of her, then bailed a few days before the wedding. She's done with men...or so she thinks. When she meets Hank and his little girl, she realizes that they need her help with more than just hair. It's clear they both need a woman in their lives.
Everyone in town thinks Hank is too gruff for someone as sweet as Becca. But what they don't realize is that he makes Becca feel loved. She can see a future with him and his adorable daughter...if they don't move back to Alaska.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 2, 2020
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Jessica Clare
69 books4,462 followersThis is a pen name for Jill Myles.
Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the 'naughty parts' of books first, looks for a dirty joke in just about everything, and thinks to this day that the Little House on the Prairie books should have been steamier.
After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write a few books of her own - stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.
Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the 'naughty parts' of books first, looks for a dirty joke in just about everything, and thinks to this day that the Little House on the Prairie books should have been steamier.
After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write a few books of her own - stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.
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September 20, 2020
Before I start with this review, a little preface. Yes, a preface for a review . BEAR WITH ME. lol
When I first started reading romance anything with “cowboy” in the title or a plaid shirt with a stetson on a cover would make me look away.
I mean, reading romance as an escape what I want ultimately is to immerse myself in a fantasy world for a couple hours. What did romance readers could possibly like about ranchers? I couldn’t for the life of me understand the appeal. Yet, anyway.
I thought there couldn’t be more to cowboy/country romance than cattle, manure, rodeos and heroine slaving for them in the kitchen. Yeah, what a presomptuous bish I was. But sue me, country ranching didn’t appeal to the city girl in me.
Hundreds of books later, my appreciation for blue collar heroes accentuating—I do love a good billionaire romance but clearly, blue collar heroes are my more my speed— I took a chance on a book recommendation. A contemporary book starring a city girl meeting a cowboy, Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey. This book was my gateway to cowboys/western romance. Such a great book, hilarious banter, steamy, angsty…. Gah! You must read it!
My review’s first draft. I think it could have sustained as review enough? Yes, no?
But back to the book I’m reviewing today, I’m familiar with Jessica Clare for her light hearted billionaire romances (Billionaire Boys Club, Billionaires and Bridesmaids), easy reads, happy feels, steam and little angst. It’s a great recipe for romance. But hold on, what ultimately made me grab this book is pretty simple: I’ve a weakness for single dads.
That’s it.
So yes he’s a cowboy too, so yes he’s a little bossy and a lot grumpy, so yes he’s endearingly shy with women, so yes he knows how to bring up the heat.
I’m just here all doe-eyed at his single-dadness . Yes, we’re making up words in this review.
The story is all very predictable and there isn’t much of a plot or conflict, the angst factor pretty much consists of Hank being a stubborn alpha moutain man not wanting to change his ways. A bit irritating but it actually suits his character. The man more or less lived all his life like a recluse with only two grumpy brothers for company, he’s very shy, has little to no experience with women and relationships, his only one resulted in disappointment and betrayal.
Now the book didn’t disappoint in terms of happy feels and Hank was the epitome of protective dad. His over protectiveness was a major turn on and so was his inexperience with women. A gruff and rough hero overeager to please? To make things right? I’m here for it!
The author laid it on pretty thick about how much of a good girl the heroine was. Becca was sweet, alright! At one point in the book, after a full day at work mind you, Becca bought and delivered groceries to the ranch, cleaned their kitchen and swept off the floors, made them dinner, helped feeding puppies, did the little girl’s hair, baked a banana bread before heading back to her home. Cinderella, is that you? Or is Snow White?
It may sounds like I’m nitpicking, but not really—it’s just the cynic inside having a field with how saccharinely perfect the heroine was depicted.
I enjoyed the difference between Becca and Hank, how hard, gruff and remote he was in opposition to how sweet, trusting and naive she could be. Their relationship starts a little like a slow burn—or rather is slow to start, because of Hank’s inexperience and insecurities AND lack of speech— but once he makes it clear to Becca he’s interested in dating her it’s pretty much unraveling with lust and steam. So Much Sexy Times .
I’ve had a great time in Painted Barrel and I’m already looking forward to read about Hank’s brother, Caleb. If his first interaction with the new school teacher is any indication, we’re in for some really sweet wooing. A big, brawny cowboy getting all tongue-tied and awkward at the mere sight of the heroine? I WANT. I want real bad!
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June 3, 2020
Becca was jilted by her long-time fiancé two days before their wedding. Two years later the small town of Painted Barrel still laments her loss, and Becca is tired of being the sad girl left at the altar. So when a big, silent, lumberjack of a man brings his cute daughter in with a hair emergency Becca sees the care and love he has for his daughter, finds out he’s single and asks him out on a date…and he says no.
Hank has a limited amount of experience with women being in a sparsely populated area of Alaska for most of his life. He’s been fooled by a woman before so when the pretty, soft, girly hairdresser asks him on a date it must be some sort of prank or scheme, right? Except Becca seems to act all out of heart helping his family when there’s nothing in it for her, and he falls a little more every time he lays on her.
Becca and Hank were such lovely characters, full of heart and emotions, made vulnerable by past hurts. I loved watching them gradually fall for each other, a little more each day. I loved that this was a mature romance with no games played, each intensely attracted, but not wanting to get hurt again.
I’ve been loving Jessica Clare’s Wyoming Cowboy series! The romances have been seriously hot, but also sweet and heartwarming. I can’t wait for Caleb and Amy’s romance to come after reading the little sneak peek at the end!
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley Books in exchange for an honest review.
Hank has a limited amount of experience with women being in a sparsely populated area of Alaska for most of his life. He’s been fooled by a woman before so when the pretty, soft, girly hairdresser asks him on a date it must be some sort of prank or scheme, right? Except Becca seems to act all out of heart helping his family when there’s nothing in it for her, and he falls a little more every time he lays on her.
Becca and Hank were such lovely characters, full of heart and emotions, made vulnerable by past hurts. I loved watching them gradually fall for each other, a little more each day. I loved that this was a mature romance with no games played, each intensely attracted, but not wanting to get hurt again.
I’ve been loving Jessica Clare’s Wyoming Cowboy series! The romances have been seriously hot, but also sweet and heartwarming. I can’t wait for Caleb and Amy’s romance to come after reading the little sneak peek at the end!
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley Books in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2021
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Fourth in the Wyoming Cowboys series, I would suggest reading the book before this one to gain some background knowledge about the heroine Becca. She's lived in the small town of Painted Barrel all her life and after her highschool sweetheart calls off their wedding, only two days before, she's only ready to start dating again two years later. Hank is a new character to the town as he and his two brothers have come down from Alaska to help their uncle on his farm for a year. He's got a four year old daughter, Libby, and a serious case of the tall, dark, and gruff.
He didn’t know what to think of her. He couldn’t stop thinking of her.
Becca and Hank meet when he brings Libby into her hair salon to have help removing gum from Libby's hair. He barely condescends to speak to Becca, the reasoning is he's shy and doesn't having much experience with women besides being burned by Libby's mom. I thought he came off rude more than anything and while Becca just got done thinking that it was time to move on and start dating, I can't believe she still trudged ahead and asked, not outright rude but close, Hank. He refuses her but then Libby ends up taking groceries to their ranch and that parlays to her going up their every morning to cook, clean, and watch Libby.
And his chest gave this funny little squeeze, because in that moment, Hank knew he was completely and utterly out of his depth.
Becca is almost thirty and there's a lot of “getting too old to have kids” and spinsterish talk, with just an overall 1950's vibe throughout the story that was offputting to me. Becca wants a family badly and feels like time is running out and is mad at her ex-fiancee for “taking the best years of her life”. Hank has lived in the Alaskan wilderness all his life and when he finally spends some time in a town in Alaska, he meets a woman who takes advantage of him, uses him for his money, and then dumps Libby on him out of the blue. He doesn't trust women and doesn't understand why Becca would ask him out or want to be around him. As he spends more time in Painted Barrel though, he begins to think that Libby needs a mother, ranching leaves him no time to take of her and people are starting to tell him she needs friends her own age. So, we have Becca who is in a hurry to start a family and Hank who wants a mom for his daughter; I wasn't really feeling the unique to them romance or chemistry between these two.
He wanted her smiles, her laughs, he wanted to drink in the way she casually tossed her hair over her shoulder as she bent to work. He wanted more than casual.
By the half-way point, Becca and Hank are dating and together but with Hank still thinking he might leave for Alaska when the year is out, there's some hanging angst. There's some scenes with Hank's two brothers, setting up the next books in the series, a new friend of Becca, and looks at past characters. Maybe because this is book 4, the author went lighter on descriptions of the town and citizens, but I missed more of a feel for the town and people that I usually like in small town romances. The second half felt stretched out and wishy-washy with Hank maybe, maybe not moving to Alaska.
This was everything he’d ever wanted … and he couldn’t picture anyone else he’d rather share it with.
While Hank made heart shaped pancakes once and does end up gifting Becca a puppy, I still found his character pretty unlikable, he opens Becca's car door but had some side-eye possessive tendencies and was growly, gruff, borderline rude (instead of my personal favorite growly, gruff, softy on the inside) for the majority of the story. If you're a reader of the series, you'll probably enjoy reading Becca finally get her happily ever after but if new, I wouldn't start here.
Fourth in the Wyoming Cowboys series, I would suggest reading the book before this one to gain some background knowledge about the heroine Becca. She's lived in the small town of Painted Barrel all her life and after her highschool sweetheart calls off their wedding, only two days before, she's only ready to start dating again two years later. Hank is a new character to the town as he and his two brothers have come down from Alaska to help their uncle on his farm for a year. He's got a four year old daughter, Libby, and a serious case of the tall, dark, and gruff.
He didn’t know what to think of her. He couldn’t stop thinking of her.
Becca and Hank meet when he brings Libby into her hair salon to have help removing gum from Libby's hair. He barely condescends to speak to Becca, the reasoning is he's shy and doesn't having much experience with women besides being burned by Libby's mom. I thought he came off rude more than anything and while Becca just got done thinking that it was time to move on and start dating, I can't believe she still trudged ahead and asked, not outright rude but close, Hank. He refuses her but then Libby ends up taking groceries to their ranch and that parlays to her going up their every morning to cook, clean, and watch Libby.
And his chest gave this funny little squeeze, because in that moment, Hank knew he was completely and utterly out of his depth.
Becca is almost thirty and there's a lot of “getting too old to have kids” and spinsterish talk, with just an overall 1950's vibe throughout the story that was offputting to me. Becca wants a family badly and feels like time is running out and is mad at her ex-fiancee for “taking the best years of her life”. Hank has lived in the Alaskan wilderness all his life and when he finally spends some time in a town in Alaska, he meets a woman who takes advantage of him, uses him for his money, and then dumps Libby on him out of the blue. He doesn't trust women and doesn't understand why Becca would ask him out or want to be around him. As he spends more time in Painted Barrel though, he begins to think that Libby needs a mother, ranching leaves him no time to take of her and people are starting to tell him she needs friends her own age. So, we have Becca who is in a hurry to start a family and Hank who wants a mom for his daughter; I wasn't really feeling the unique to them romance or chemistry between these two.
He wanted her smiles, her laughs, he wanted to drink in the way she casually tossed her hair over her shoulder as she bent to work. He wanted more than casual.
By the half-way point, Becca and Hank are dating and together but with Hank still thinking he might leave for Alaska when the year is out, there's some hanging angst. There's some scenes with Hank's two brothers, setting up the next books in the series, a new friend of Becca, and looks at past characters. Maybe because this is book 4, the author went lighter on descriptions of the town and citizens, but I missed more of a feel for the town and people that I usually like in small town romances. The second half felt stretched out and wishy-washy with Hank maybe, maybe not moving to Alaska.
This was everything he’d ever wanted … and he couldn’t picture anyone else he’d rather share it with.
While Hank made heart shaped pancakes once and does end up gifting Becca a puppy, I still found his character pretty unlikable, he opens Becca's car door but had some side-eye possessive tendencies and was growly, gruff, borderline rude (instead of my personal favorite growly, gruff, softy on the inside) for the majority of the story. If you're a reader of the series, you'll probably enjoy reading Becca finally get her happily ever after but if new, I wouldn't start here.
December 5, 2021
5 Gruff cowboy stars!
Damn I love these Alaskan cowboys. That rough gruffness that is just so sexy. This story was so good! I was hoping Becca would get an Hea because she did not deserve what that “douche-canoe” Greg did to her. Insert Hank and Libby. I love that single daddy trope and this one did not disappoint. So many steamy scenes, and sweet tender moments. I love how Becca knew herself and as much as she loved Hank, she wasn’t going to sacrifice who she was to go to Alaska in the middle of nowhere and have nothing. I’m all about giving up things for the one you love, but sometimes the man can do it for the woman he loves ya know? Especially when she has a thriving established salon business, and Hank had a good job at the ranch as well. I loved this story so much and sad to be caught up on this series. Now we wait till January.
Damn I love these Alaskan cowboys. That rough gruffness that is just so sexy. This story was so good! I was hoping Becca would get an Hea because she did not deserve what that “douche-canoe” Greg did to her. Insert Hank and Libby. I love that single daddy trope and this one did not disappoint. So many steamy scenes, and sweet tender moments. I love how Becca knew herself and as much as she loved Hank, she wasn’t going to sacrifice who she was to go to Alaska in the middle of nowhere and have nothing. I’m all about giving up things for the one you love, but sometimes the man can do it for the woman he loves ya know? Especially when she has a thriving established salon business, and Hank had a good job at the ranch as well. I loved this story so much and sad to be caught up on this series. Now we wait till January.
June 29, 2020
I wasn’t sure if this story was going to be filled with drama when I read the first chapter or if it was going to be a light, fun book. I am so happy that I kept reading this wonderful story that was really somewhat of a RomCom with a little bit of drama thrown in for fun.
Sorry, I loved Hank. He was hysterical from the beginning of the story. The strong, silent type is the only way to describe him. I never saw a guy trip over every word that came out of his mouth as Hank did. Sometimes it was truly funny other times I was embarrassed for him. But he had a huge heart that was mostly filled with love for his Libby. He swore he was returning to Alaska and didn’t need any woman in his life.
You had to feel sorry for Becca. All of Painted Barrel looks at her with pity in their eyes over the wedding that wasn’t. She’s tired of it but doesn’t know how to move on. The prospects in Painted Barrel are far and few between until Hank walks into her beauty salon with the most precious little girl. So, she takes a chance and is immediately turned down. That is, until she isn’t. That’s when the fun truly starts. Through lots of miscommunication and misunderstandings, they finally get on the same page and, even though neither one of them were looking for it, love blooms.
I loved the little twists and turns in this story. I wasn’t sure if I loved all the characters though. We meet Hanks two brothers … Caleb and Jack. One I think I really like, the other is still kind of a mystery to me. Hanks uncle Dr. Ennis Watson was the one who really made Hank understand what he was walking away from. He was the sage, older, wiser person in the story who really made me smile. And, when Hank and Becca finally do come together, you���re not sure what’s going to happen. Neither one of them are “experienced” which made for such a refreshing and original feel to them. Nothing over the top for these two.
The Cowboy Meets His Match was an enjoyable story. We saw a little bit of everything … betrayal, struggles, acceptance and love. The characters were so well defined and you felt like you honestly understood who they were. Adorable, captivating and sweet is the best way to describe The Cowboy Meets His Match.
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Sorry, I loved Hank. He was hysterical from the beginning of the story. The strong, silent type is the only way to describe him. I never saw a guy trip over every word that came out of his mouth as Hank did. Sometimes it was truly funny other times I was embarrassed for him. But he had a huge heart that was mostly filled with love for his Libby. He swore he was returning to Alaska and didn’t need any woman in his life.
You had to feel sorry for Becca. All of Painted Barrel looks at her with pity in their eyes over the wedding that wasn’t. She’s tired of it but doesn’t know how to move on. The prospects in Painted Barrel are far and few between until Hank walks into her beauty salon with the most precious little girl. So, she takes a chance and is immediately turned down. That is, until she isn’t. That’s when the fun truly starts. Through lots of miscommunication and misunderstandings, they finally get on the same page and, even though neither one of them were looking for it, love blooms.
I loved the little twists and turns in this story. I wasn’t sure if I loved all the characters though. We meet Hanks two brothers … Caleb and Jack. One I think I really like, the other is still kind of a mystery to me. Hanks uncle Dr. Ennis Watson was the one who really made Hank understand what he was walking away from. He was the sage, older, wiser person in the story who really made me smile. And, when Hank and Becca finally do come together, you���re not sure what’s going to happen. Neither one of them are “experienced” which made for such a refreshing and original feel to them. Nothing over the top for these two.
The Cowboy Meets His Match was an enjoyable story. We saw a little bit of everything … betrayal, struggles, acceptance and love. The characters were so well defined and you felt like you honestly understood who they were. Adorable, captivating and sweet is the best way to describe The Cowboy Meets His Match.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
July 19, 2022
Exactly what I wanted. Big gruff cowboy and peppy small town girl. Small town fluffy romance perfect for summer ❤️
June 8, 2020
This was a cute and sweet read! I haven’t read anything from this author before but that’s changing now. Also, I didn’t know that this was part of a series until I finished reading. So this can be read as a standalone!
Our characters were interesting and reading about them falling in love made time fly. While it took some time to get to know Hank, he was really just a gruff single dad. The way he loved his daughter and eventually loved Becca was sweet. He didn’t have a lot of experience with women despite having a child so of course, we had some misunderstandings here. I like the way things were handled and the way the story wrapped up.
Also, don’t let this cover fool you and have you thinking that you are going to get fade to black sex scenes. Not at all! The author gave this book hella steam and I wasn’t expecting it. I did enjoy it though! Hank was a little bit of a dirty talker!
All in all, I enjoyed it and can’t wait to read this series from the beginning. The next book is about Caleb and takes place around Christmas time. I can’t wait!
I received an ARC via Edelweiss for an honest review.
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Our characters were interesting and reading about them falling in love made time fly. While it took some time to get to know Hank, he was really just a gruff single dad. The way he loved his daughter and eventually loved Becca was sweet. He didn’t have a lot of experience with women despite having a child so of course, we had some misunderstandings here. I like the way things were handled and the way the story wrapped up.
Also, don’t let this cover fool you and have you thinking that you are going to get fade to black sex scenes. Not at all! The author gave this book hella steam and I wasn’t expecting it. I did enjoy it though! Hank was a little bit of a dirty talker!
All in all, I enjoyed it and can’t wait to read this series from the beginning. The next book is about Caleb and takes place around Christmas time. I can’t wait!
I received an ARC via Edelweiss for an honest review.
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July 11, 2023
Take one lumberjack, silent type/single dad/cowboy and a local hairdresser who's been left at the altar before, add his adorable little girl and a cute puppy, let simmer the sexual attraction between Becca and Hank for more than a few chapters, stir with a temporary fling and it's ready to be served with Wyoming's charms in the background. Be warned, because it's hot, and you might experience heart fluttering when reading about how said single dad/cowboy care for his daughter.
June 2, 2020
THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is the fourth instalment in Jessica Clare’s contemporary, adult THE WYOMING COWBOY erotic, romance series. This is rancher and single father Henry ‘Hank’ Watson, and salon owner/stylist Becca Loftis’ story line. THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Becca and Hank) THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH focuses on the building relationship between rancher and single father Henry ‘Hank’ Watson, and salon owner/stylist Becca Loftis. Two years earlier, Becca Loftis was dumped by her boyfriend fiancé of ten years, and in this she became and still is the fodder for gossip and pity in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. Wanting love and to be loved, Becca resigns herself to a life alone until rancher and single father Hank Watson walks into her salon with his four year old daughter Libby, and a ‘hair gum’ emergency he isn’t equipped to handle. Pulling up her big girl panties, Becca approaches Hank about going out together, only to be shot down in the process. Months will pass before Hank finds his ‘balls’ and asks out our heroine out in return. What ensues is the slow building relationship and romance between Becca and Hank, and the potential fall-out as Hank’s time in Painted Barrel, Wyoming comes to a close.
Hank, and his brothers Caleb and Jack live in Alaska but found themselves working for their uncle Ennis with the approach of calfing season. Hank, a quiet and grumpy alpha male, with no time or desire for a relationship, can’t stop thinking about Becaa Loftis but struggles with his need to keep his daughter his number one priority. Not only does Hank want Becca in his life but his daughter Libby has fallen in love with the woman who calls to our hero’s heart but once again, Hank battles between head and heart keeping Libby his number one priority. When things begin to spiral out of control, Hank announces his return to Alaska, forcing Becca to walk away from the man that she loves.
The relationship between Becca and Hank is slow to develop. Becca is aware that Hank has no plans to stay in Wyoming, and in this, Becca decides their relationship should remain casual but casual is something Hank does not want to do. Hank, comes off rude and boorish, and struggles with issues of trust having been betrayed by a woman from his past; Becca is willing to give love another chance but finds herself walking away to protect her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The secondary and supporting characters include many of the locals. We are introduced to Hank’s brother Caleb and Jack, his daughter Libby, and the uncle Dr. Ennis Watson. The return of mayor Sage Cooper Clements (A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe #3) who has a bit of history with Becca and Becca’s former fiancé Greg, finds Becca looking forward while still looking back.
THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is a story of betrayal and acceptance; loss and love; moving forward and never looking back. The premise is inviting; the characters are colorful and captivating; the romance is seductive but struggles in the face of miscommunication, Hank’s lack of experience, and Becca’s desire to be loved.
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Told from dual third person perspectives (Becca and Hank) THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH focuses on the building relationship between rancher and single father Henry ‘Hank’ Watson, and salon owner/stylist Becca Loftis. Two years earlier, Becca Loftis was dumped by her boyfriend fiancé of ten years, and in this she became and still is the fodder for gossip and pity in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. Wanting love and to be loved, Becca resigns herself to a life alone until rancher and single father Hank Watson walks into her salon with his four year old daughter Libby, and a ‘hair gum’ emergency he isn’t equipped to handle. Pulling up her big girl panties, Becca approaches Hank about going out together, only to be shot down in the process. Months will pass before Hank finds his ‘balls’ and asks out our heroine out in return. What ensues is the slow building relationship and romance between Becca and Hank, and the potential fall-out as Hank’s time in Painted Barrel, Wyoming comes to a close.
Hank, and his brothers Caleb and Jack live in Alaska but found themselves working for their uncle Ennis with the approach of calfing season. Hank, a quiet and grumpy alpha male, with no time or desire for a relationship, can’t stop thinking about Becaa Loftis but struggles with his need to keep his daughter his number one priority. Not only does Hank want Becca in his life but his daughter Libby has fallen in love with the woman who calls to our hero’s heart but once again, Hank battles between head and heart keeping Libby his number one priority. When things begin to spiral out of control, Hank announces his return to Alaska, forcing Becca to walk away from the man that she loves.
The relationship between Becca and Hank is slow to develop. Becca is aware that Hank has no plans to stay in Wyoming, and in this, Becca decides their relationship should remain casual but casual is something Hank does not want to do. Hank, comes off rude and boorish, and struggles with issues of trust having been betrayed by a woman from his past; Becca is willing to give love another chance but finds herself walking away to protect her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The secondary and supporting characters include many of the locals. We are introduced to Hank’s brother Caleb and Jack, his daughter Libby, and the uncle Dr. Ennis Watson. The return of mayor Sage Cooper Clements (A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe #3) who has a bit of history with Becca and Becca’s former fiancé Greg, finds Becca looking forward while still looking back.
THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is a story of betrayal and acceptance; loss and love; moving forward and never looking back. The premise is inviting; the characters are colorful and captivating; the romance is seductive but struggles in the face of miscommunication, Hank’s lack of experience, and Becca’s desire to be loved.
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May 31, 2020
Jessica Clare needs to trademark her alphadope heroes - always a blast watching these rough, gruff, clueless, tongue-tied men fall apart at the feet of their ladies. First she gave us billionaire alpha dopes, then redneck alphadopes, and now Hank, the captain of the cowboy alphadope squad.
Hank and Becca are both such shy and sweetly insecure people that it is a miracle they found each other in their tiny Wyoming hamlet. Fresh from the Alaska wild, Hank is unused to interacting with females, other than his young daughter Libby, and he knows he's in over his head with pretty hairdresser Becca. Hank grunts, glares, and growls, but the one thing he can't seem to do is talk.
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Hank and Becca are both such shy and sweetly insecure people that it is a miracle they found each other in their tiny Wyoming hamlet. Fresh from the Alaska wild, Hank is unused to interacting with females, other than his young daughter Libby, and he knows he's in over his head with pretty hairdresser Becca. Hank grunts, glares, and growls, but the one thing he can't seem to do is talk.
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September 3, 2020
C'est trop mimi un héros mode ours trappeur d'Alaska papa solo devenu cowboy, pas vraiment le type le plus à l'aise en mode relations sociales avec la coiffeuse de cette petite ville du Wyoming.
Un bon moment sans prise de tête.
Et j'ai hâte à Noël de lire Caleb, le 2eme frère trappeur devenu cowboy et véritable timide (vous savez, ceux qui sont muets ou qui disent n'importe quoi en public) amoureux de l'institutrice
Un bon moment sans prise de tête.
Et j'ai hâte à Noël de lire Caleb, le 2eme frère trappeur devenu cowboy et véritable timide (vous savez, ceux qui sont muets ou qui disent n'importe quoi en public) amoureux de l'institutrice
September 6, 2020
3.5 hearts #ReadaSeriesinaMonth
I have to say I am glad to finally have Becca have someone who cares about her. And that Greg won't be around her anymore; he's a pill. Hank is totally a bear living in a cave. I mean that in a nice way but his experience with relationships and people are limited. I'm glad he cared enough to figure some things out - yeah for Doc. Becca had an exhausting life and I'm so happy she got a family she wanted to go with all her work.
I have to say I am glad to finally have Becca have someone who cares about her. And that Greg won't be around her anymore; he's a pill. Hank is totally a bear living in a cave. I mean that in a nice way but his experience with relationships and people are limited. I'm glad he cared enough to figure some things out - yeah for Doc. Becca had an exhausting life and I'm so happy she got a family she wanted to go with all her work.
November 26, 2024
Alright now this one was not it. This man was dumb as a pile of rocks and the plot line really was just a wild goose chase. I didn’t think Jessica would do me this dirty but alas she has.
June 3, 2020
All of my favourite things: gruff and sweet single dad, likeable/fun heroine, cute little girl, small town/cowboy romance... a recipe for success and it delivers!
February 25, 2022
If you're a fan of Kristen Ashley type heroes, then you'll love this book. Hank is the epitome of a Kristen Ashley hero - the grunting, alpha/caveman possessive guy with a hot body.
The biggest issue I had with Hank was that he was a little too 'uncivilized' for me, as in he was use to living in a cabin in the middle of nowhere Alaska with the only contact being his daughter and his brothers for months at a time. Because of that, he came off a little rude at times when interacting with other people and even Becca, the heroine.
Becca was someone we met in the previous book and I was so happy that she got her second chance at love like she deserved. She was dumped two days before her wedding to Greg, after wasting 10 years of her life with him. Two years later, she's still running a successful salon and hoping that one day she'll find love again and get the family she wants. But at least she's over Greg!
Becca was such a great heroine with a kind and loving heart. And the way she interacted with Hank's little girl Libby was so cute and heartwarming. Hank was such a great dad as well. He became a single father overnight and embraced fatherhood. He was so protective of his little girl and she had him wrapped around her little finger.
The romance is okay, but again, Hank makes it hard to get that swoon-worthy romance you like in a book because of his gruffness and lack of communication. But when he does decide to man up and not lose the woman he loves, he shows that romantic side. It was quite cute.
The epilogue was great. I loved seeing little Libby in all her tomboy glory. And the 'cabin' that Hank kept talking about so much was pretty hilarious when described. Poor Becca. It warmed my heart to see her get the family she always wanted and her HEA. This series has been pretty good, so I'm excited to keep reading.
The biggest issue I had with Hank was that he was a little too 'uncivilized' for me, as in he was use to living in a cabin in the middle of nowhere Alaska with the only contact being his daughter and his brothers for months at a time. Because of that, he came off a little rude at times when interacting with other people and even Becca, the heroine.
Becca was someone we met in the previous book and I was so happy that she got her second chance at love like she deserved. She was dumped two days before her wedding to Greg, after wasting 10 years of her life with him. Two years later, she's still running a successful salon and hoping that one day she'll find love again and get the family she wants. But at least she's over Greg!
Becca was such a great heroine with a kind and loving heart. And the way she interacted with Hank's little girl Libby was so cute and heartwarming. Hank was such a great dad as well. He became a single father overnight and embraced fatherhood. He was so protective of his little girl and she had him wrapped around her little finger.
The romance is okay, but again, Hank makes it hard to get that swoon-worthy romance you like in a book because of his gruffness and lack of communication. But when he does decide to man up and not lose the woman he loves, he shows that romantic side. It was quite cute.
The epilogue was great. I loved seeing little Libby in all her tomboy glory. And the 'cabin' that Hank kept talking about so much was pretty hilarious when described. Poor Becca. It warmed my heart to see her get the family she always wanted and her HEA. This series has been pretty good, so I'm excited to keep reading.
April 12, 2020
3.5 Stars!
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Berkey via NetGalley
Genre: Adult Cowboy Romance
Part 4 in an ongoing series but can be read as a standalone
My The Cowboy Meets His Match Review . . .
I have quite like series from Jessica Clare in the past but this series hadn't hooked me in yet until this one.
Hank is a bit of a brute with his large presence and lack of communication skills, but he's also a huge sweetheart the way he's so naive and doting and loving with his daughter Libby.
After A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe (#3) you felt bad for Becca, so I was glad she got her HEA and she didn't end up with Greg whom once again came across as a selfish prick.
The hardness of Hank and softness of Becca were the perfect combination. I also loved that she was soft but not weak and had her own quiet strength. I loved how she interacted with Libby which only made the dynamics between the three even more special.
Hank had two other brothers Caleb and Jack. We get a bit more Caleb and there he meets the newest resident to Painter's barrel. I Can't wait for Caleb's story especially after his first interaction with Amy
"She couldn't have missed you. You made weird noises and laughed like a donkey."
Hopefully we will get more of Jack in the next book then eventually we can get his story. Fingers crossed. As these brothers are great.
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Berkey via NetGalley
Genre: Adult Cowboy Romance
Part 4 in an ongoing series but can be read as a standalone
My The Cowboy Meets His Match Review . . .
I have quite like series from Jessica Clare in the past but this series hadn't hooked me in yet until this one.
Hank is a bit of a brute with his large presence and lack of communication skills, but he's also a huge sweetheart the way he's so naive and doting and loving with his daughter Libby.
After A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe (#3) you felt bad for Becca, so I was glad she got her HEA and she didn't end up with Greg whom once again came across as a selfish prick.
The hardness of Hank and softness of Becca were the perfect combination. I also loved that she was soft but not weak and had her own quiet strength. I loved how she interacted with Libby which only made the dynamics between the three even more special.
Hank had two other brothers Caleb and Jack. We get a bit more Caleb and there he meets the newest resident to Painter's barrel. I Can't wait for Caleb's story especially after his first interaction with Amy
"She couldn't have missed you. You made weird noises and laughed like a donkey."
Hopefully we will get more of Jack in the next book then eventually we can get his story. Fingers crossed. As these brothers are great.
December 4, 2022
This book was very good. It was spicy and funny and sweet. In this story you meet single father Henry “Hank” Watson. He is a fresh transplant from Alaska to the town of Painted Barrel, Wyoming. He doesn’t want anything but to put in a good day’s work and to go home to his daughter Libby.
When his daughter Libby needs some emergency work done on her hair he goes into town to the salon in town. At the salon he meets Becca who is the owner of the salon. Becca is still nursing a broken heart after her ex dangled marriage in front of her then bailed a few days before the wedding. She is done with men….or so she thinks. When she meets Hank and his daughter Libby she begins to change her mind. Hank is a total grump to Becca. Becca falls in love with his cute little daughter Libby. It’s clear to Becca that they both need a woman in their lives.
Everyone in town thinks Hank is a grump to Becca but he makes her feel loved and womanly. There was spice 🌶🌶🌶️ in this story and it was sweet as well. I loved reading this book.
When his daughter Libby needs some emergency work done on her hair he goes into town to the salon in town. At the salon he meets Becca who is the owner of the salon. Becca is still nursing a broken heart after her ex dangled marriage in front of her then bailed a few days before the wedding. She is done with men….or so she thinks. When she meets Hank and his daughter Libby she begins to change her mind. Hank is a total grump to Becca. Becca falls in love with his cute little daughter Libby. It’s clear to Becca that they both need a woman in their lives.
Everyone in town thinks Hank is a grump to Becca but he makes her feel loved and womanly. There was spice 🌶🌶🌶️ in this story and it was sweet as well. I loved reading this book.
November 30, 2020
Jessica Clare is at her absolute best when writing about socially awkward characters. Not just any social awkwardness, but the kind where debilitating isolation or loss are caused by a characters inability to fully interact with the world. While I didn't think this was a full 5 star book, this tale of the jilted at the altar 2 years ago small town Wyoming salon owner named Becca who falls for the Alaskan single dad of a 4 year old daughter who considers the small town of 1 restaurant "too crowded" named Eli a perfect blend of real isolated, lonely people who find happiness with each other. This is just so sweet. Maybe too sweet for a die hard cynic like me, but I still loved their pursuit of each other and how they kept messing it up. Sigh...
June 7, 2020
Becca owns the only hair salon in Painted Barrel. She's usually sweet, kind and bubbly, but that was before her ex basically left her at the altar. Being reminded of this, on a daily basis, really sucked. For the last two years, Becca has been walking around with a broken heart. Well Becca is still sweet, kind and bubbly, but her heart is still on the mend. After a long day at the salon, Becca meets Hank and his young daughter Libby.
Ever since Libby was born, Hank has been her sole parent and Libby has been his world. Now that she is four, Hank sees his little girl turning into quite the young lady. After he gets offered work in Wyoming at his uncle's ranch, Hank and his brothers Caleb and Jack head to Painted Barrel. Just temporarily, until calving season ends. Alaska was home and they planned on returning. But Hank never planned on Becca or how he felt when he was with her. Alaska was okay and as long as Libby and his brothers were there with him, he'd be fine. But Becca wouldn't be there. She'd be in Painted Barrel and that was anything but fine.
I BECAME SO INVOLVED WITH THESE CHARACTERS, I COULD NOT STOP READING ! STEAMY, HOT & SEXY🔥 A DEFINITE MUST READ !
💕I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK💕
Ever since Libby was born, Hank has been her sole parent and Libby has been his world. Now that she is four, Hank sees his little girl turning into quite the young lady. After he gets offered work in Wyoming at his uncle's ranch, Hank and his brothers Caleb and Jack head to Painted Barrel. Just temporarily, until calving season ends. Alaska was home and they planned on returning. But Hank never planned on Becca or how he felt when he was with her. Alaska was okay and as long as Libby and his brothers were there with him, he'd be fine. But Becca wouldn't be there. She'd be in Painted Barrel and that was anything but fine.
I BECAME SO INVOLVED WITH THESE CHARACTERS, I COULD NOT STOP READING ! STEAMY, HOT & SEXY🔥 A DEFINITE MUST READ !
💕I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK💕
December 26, 2025
I think my favorite part of this book was its relatability! Awkward dates and not love at first sight and having to figure out life together. It was a refreshing change from some of the non-realistic books that I also love :)
June 22, 2020
Mignon (et j'ai un faible pour les histoires de parent célibataire), mais le côté "se plie en quatre pour faire la cuisine, le ménage, la babysitter... pour son crush sans même un merci", sans façon.
December 5, 2020
3.5 stars
December 30, 2022
Somehow this revived me from my reading slump!
August 26, 2020
The Cowboy Meets His Match by Jessica Clare. was just what I needed! Anytime I am in a slump, a cowboy romance gets me right back out. I loved the town of Painted Barrel, Wyoming and all the side characters. Becca, Hank, and his daughter Libby were definite stars of the show. Hank started out a bit gruff, but he definitely grew on me. I loved the give and take of their relationship and their growth as a couple. And of course Libby was super adorable. The opening scene with her was fantastic. This book has just the right amount of steam and was fun to read. Can't wait for the next book in this series!
July 1, 2020
I can never get enough stories about the quiet, strong man who steps out of his shell and goes totally alpha when he’s worried about “his woman” when he finds her. I’m not talking about the guy who likes to be “in charge” of his woman, but more the guy who won’t stand to see someone hurt or embarrass her or, god forbid, try to flirt/take advantage of her. Hank is this guy and I was so here for it!!
The chemistry between Hank and Becca was excellent. The relationship between Libby and Becca was adorable and heart-warming. I loved the dynamics of the three of them together and appreciate that Libby was included in so much of their relationship and not just an afterthought to it.
I plowed through this book in a matter of hours and it’s been months since I’ve been able to do that. My only complaint is that I now have to wait so long to read Caleb and Amy’s story!!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
The chemistry between Hank and Becca was excellent. The relationship between Libby and Becca was adorable and heart-warming. I loved the dynamics of the three of them together and appreciate that Libby was included in so much of their relationship and not just an afterthought to it.
I plowed through this book in a matter of hours and it’s been months since I’ve been able to do that. My only complaint is that I now have to wait so long to read Caleb and Amy’s story!!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
December 5, 2024
Was he asking for permission to kiss her everywhere? Dear lord, did he possibly think she’d say no? “Of course I want that. Why—”
“Because I’m a big dirty mountain man … or a cowboy, I guess. And you’re so sweet and pretty.” He traced his thumb over the curve of her lower lip, and her nipples felt like diamonds. “Never dreamed I’d touch someone like you.”
A thoroughly enjoyable, if slow to start, romance with a gruff-on-the-outside, mush-on-the-inside hero (my fave!) and a occasionally pushy but always sweet heroine. Altogether, a perfect match, if I’m honest!
I really liked reading this story—more and more as the book progressed, which is a good thing. Yes, Hank is very quiet, quite rude (softened by his POV, where we understand his insecurities and social inabilities), and once or twice, a bit of a jerk, but he was also alpha sexy in a way I’ve come to think of as Jessica Clare’s. She writes them rough, crass, blunt, and hotter than hell, and I love it.
Becca was infinitely likable and relatable; a heroine who is likely to be a friend if only she was real, and someone easy to root for. Together, these two burn up the pages slowly but surely, and the heat is complemented by Libby, a cute-as-a-button daughter of Hank.
Looking forward to the continuation of this series with shy, awkward Caleb and his schoolteacher, and Jack and ... well, we’ll have to wait and see!
“Because I’m a big dirty mountain man … or a cowboy, I guess. And you’re so sweet and pretty.” He traced his thumb over the curve of her lower lip, and her nipples felt like diamonds. “Never dreamed I’d touch someone like you.”
A thoroughly enjoyable, if slow to start, romance with a gruff-on-the-outside, mush-on-the-inside hero (my fave!) and a occasionally pushy but always sweet heroine. Altogether, a perfect match, if I’m honest!
I really liked reading this story—more and more as the book progressed, which is a good thing. Yes, Hank is very quiet, quite rude (softened by his POV, where we understand his insecurities and social inabilities), and once or twice, a bit of a jerk, but he was also alpha sexy in a way I’ve come to think of as Jessica Clare’s. She writes them rough, crass, blunt, and hotter than hell, and I love it.
Becca was infinitely likable and relatable; a heroine who is likely to be a friend if only she was real, and someone easy to root for. Together, these two burn up the pages slowly but surely, and the heat is complemented by Libby, a cute-as-a-button daughter of Hank.
Looking forward to the continuation of this series with shy, awkward Caleb and his schoolteacher, and Jack and ... well, we’ll have to wait and see!
June 7, 2020
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The Cowboy Meets His Match
The Wyoming Cowboy, Book #4
By Jessica Clare
ISBN: 9780593101988
Author Website: jillmyles(.)com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Caro
Review:
Becca is a beautician and has her own business in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. It’s been two years since Becca was left days before her wedding day when her boyfriend of almost ten years, Greg, decided that he was in love with someone else. Greg, being the type of person who needs everyone’s attention and won’t settle down easily, felt threatened he would lose his friend Sage when she found her true love, to which he decided he was madly in love with her. The embarrassment hurt Becca’s pride more than anything else, and now, she is finally ready to move on.
One day, single father Hank Watson appears in desperate need of her assistance. His four year old daughter, Libby, has a messy case of gum and peanut butter stuck in her hair and Becca needs to save her curls. Hank and his brothers moved from Alaska to help their uncle during calving season at his ranch in Painted Barrel. Libby is a very nice and cheerful little girl and informs Becca that her daddy doesn’t have a wife. Becca takes the opportunity and asks Hank out on a date only to be turned down by him. Hank is a big and gruff man, he lives in the wild, hunts, fishes, likes a good steak, and is doing his best to teach his daughter his skills. He never imagined a pretty girl like Becca would ask him out without an ulterior motive. It must clearly be some kind of prank. But when faith puts Becca back in Hank’s life, this time, it’s Hank who gives dating a try.
“What do you want out of life? Let’s say you could have anything in the world. What would it be? What does your ideal situation look like? Is it a big house? Fancy cars? Seventeen children? What?”
I really liked this story, it’s different from the other couples of Painted Barrel. Hank is very shy and has little experience with women. It was sort of luck that he ended up with a baby girl. He was raised in the Alaska wilderness and only knows how to be survival smart, not socially smart. He is kind and takes good care of Libby, but he does know that there’s better things for her living in a town than back in Alaska. He initially is not looking for a mom for his kid, but once he gets to know Becca he begins to wish she were Libby’s mom and the sort of woman in her life to teach her what Hank can’t. It’s so sweet to read about a male character like Hank. Most of the cowboys are confident and ready to sweep the girl, but Hank is very different which gives the reader a new perspective compared to the previous Wyoming Cowboys.
In A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe, we saw Becca’s dismay as Greg left her thinking Sage would take him once he confessed his love for her. Little did he know it wouldn’t be like that. We really don’t get a clear idea of Becca’s character, but now, we learn how nice and charming she is. I loved that she didn’t go back to Greg and stood up to him. Hank would have defended her, but she was no damsel in distress. She also showed that she cared for Libby and didn’t mind that Hank had children.
Hank has two brothers whom we may see have their own stories in future books. One is clear who his love interest is, but the other brother is a mystery. Some of the previous characters are mentioned briefly and we find out that Anne and Sage have more babies on the way!
It is really interesting how this book is different yet relatable to the previous books in the series. This time, Hank is the outsider who becomes the cowboy and falls for the girl living in Painted Barrel. He has to make the more difficult life decisions for love, when it’s usually the girl. It gives it a refreshing feeling to see the roles reversed! If you’re looking for a good story about cowboys and smart charismatic ladies, this is the book for you!
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
The Cowboy Meets His Match
The Wyoming Cowboy, Book #4
By Jessica Clare
ISBN: 9780593101988
Author Website: jillmyles(.)com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Caro
Review:
Becca is a beautician and has her own business in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. It’s been two years since Becca was left days before her wedding day when her boyfriend of almost ten years, Greg, decided that he was in love with someone else. Greg, being the type of person who needs everyone’s attention and won’t settle down easily, felt threatened he would lose his friend Sage when she found her true love, to which he decided he was madly in love with her. The embarrassment hurt Becca’s pride more than anything else, and now, she is finally ready to move on.
One day, single father Hank Watson appears in desperate need of her assistance. His four year old daughter, Libby, has a messy case of gum and peanut butter stuck in her hair and Becca needs to save her curls. Hank and his brothers moved from Alaska to help their uncle during calving season at his ranch in Painted Barrel. Libby is a very nice and cheerful little girl and informs Becca that her daddy doesn’t have a wife. Becca takes the opportunity and asks Hank out on a date only to be turned down by him. Hank is a big and gruff man, he lives in the wild, hunts, fishes, likes a good steak, and is doing his best to teach his daughter his skills. He never imagined a pretty girl like Becca would ask him out without an ulterior motive. It must clearly be some kind of prank. But when faith puts Becca back in Hank’s life, this time, it’s Hank who gives dating a try.
“What do you want out of life? Let’s say you could have anything in the world. What would it be? What does your ideal situation look like? Is it a big house? Fancy cars? Seventeen children? What?”
I really liked this story, it’s different from the other couples of Painted Barrel. Hank is very shy and has little experience with women. It was sort of luck that he ended up with a baby girl. He was raised in the Alaska wilderness and only knows how to be survival smart, not socially smart. He is kind and takes good care of Libby, but he does know that there’s better things for her living in a town than back in Alaska. He initially is not looking for a mom for his kid, but once he gets to know Becca he begins to wish she were Libby’s mom and the sort of woman in her life to teach her what Hank can’t. It’s so sweet to read about a male character like Hank. Most of the cowboys are confident and ready to sweep the girl, but Hank is very different which gives the reader a new perspective compared to the previous Wyoming Cowboys.
In A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe, we saw Becca’s dismay as Greg left her thinking Sage would take him once he confessed his love for her. Little did he know it wouldn’t be like that. We really don’t get a clear idea of Becca’s character, but now, we learn how nice and charming she is. I loved that she didn’t go back to Greg and stood up to him. Hank would have defended her, but she was no damsel in distress. She also showed that she cared for Libby and didn’t mind that Hank had children.
Hank has two brothers whom we may see have their own stories in future books. One is clear who his love interest is, but the other brother is a mystery. Some of the previous characters are mentioned briefly and we find out that Anne and Sage have more babies on the way!
It is really interesting how this book is different yet relatable to the previous books in the series. This time, Hank is the outsider who becomes the cowboy and falls for the girl living in Painted Barrel. He has to make the more difficult life decisions for love, when it’s usually the girl. It gives it a refreshing feeling to see the roles reversed! If you’re looking for a good story about cowboys and smart charismatic ladies, this is the book for you!
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
May 23, 2020
Jessica Clare's Wyoming series continues with the fourth book in the series, The Cowboy Meets His Match. This story has the Watson brothers, the three nephews of the local veterinarian Doc Parsons arriving from Alaska where they were trappers to help their uncle with his ranch and the local beauty salon owner Becca Loftis who meets and falls for Hank Watson and his four-year-old daughter Libby. Becca spent ten years of her life with her ex who broke their engagement a couple days before the wedding. This was two years ago and Becca is still paying off the wedding expenses. She is petite, pretty and caring. Everyone in Painted Barrel, WY keeps telling her she needs to get out and start dating again. When she meets Hank she agrees. Hank is big, burly and quiet. When I first read about him I thought of him as an "Aw shucks, Ma'am" kind of guy which holds true but then you discover his more passionate side. Wowza! I loved seeing these two get together and cheered them on as they worked their way though to a Happily Ever After.
March 31, 2021
I really did not expect to like this series as much as I did. It was so, so fun.
I cannot decide which book I liked more, this one or the next one in the series - I went kind of backward with it. Both are very entertaining and I enjoyed reading them immensely. This one had a nice charming feel provided by the sweetness that was Hank's little girl Libby.
Everything felt kind of 'over-the-top' here in a way of stereotyping things - especially small-town gossip and life in general there, but it worked for this book. Also, I did not expect how wildly sexy it was! However, what I did not like were some character traits that played a big role in the plot - Hank's confusion with what's best for Libby and what's best for him, or even better for both of them, his indecisiveness, and Becca's tendency to overthink, get attached really quickly, and believe everyone but her own instincts!
Even through all of that, this was still very entertaining for me. I do recommend it if you'd like to see a big surly alpha cowboy who'd do anything for his girls!
I cannot decide which book I liked more, this one or the next one in the series - I went kind of backward with it. Both are very entertaining and I enjoyed reading them immensely. This one had a nice charming feel provided by the sweetness that was Hank's little girl Libby.
Everything felt kind of 'over-the-top' here in a way of stereotyping things - especially small-town gossip and life in general there, but it worked for this book. Also, I did not expect how wildly sexy it was! However, what I did not like were some character traits that played a big role in the plot - Hank's confusion with what's best for Libby and what's best for him, or even better for both of them, his indecisiveness, and Becca's tendency to overthink, get attached really quickly, and believe everyone but her own instincts!
Even through all of that, this was still very entertaining for me. I do recommend it if you'd like to see a big surly alpha cowboy who'd do anything for his girls!
April 25, 2020
The Cowboy Meets His Match
**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A heartwarming story about opening yourself up to love and taking a chance on happiness. Hank and Becca will have to let one another in for them to finally be able to take a chance on true happiness.
Becca is closed off after being in a relationship that wasn’t ever going anywhere. And she finally decides to take a chance on a surly man with an adorable daughter, but he turns her down flat. But as time goes on she can’t forget about him or his daughter and soon they are giving dating a shot. But will they be able to handle all of the challenges that begin to pop up?
Hank isn’t looking for a relationship. He is here to help his uncle but soon he will be back in Alaska. But when Becca asks him on a date he begins to wonder if maybe he could date her while he is here. He just needs to make sure that she understands that he is going back to Alaska when he is done helping his uncle. He can’t ignore though the impact she is having on not only his life but his daughter’s as well. Would she be willing to come with them back to Alaska?
Can Hank and Becca figure out a way to make their relationship work? Or will they let their stubbornness come between them and ruin their chance at happiness?
**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A heartwarming story about opening yourself up to love and taking a chance on happiness. Hank and Becca will have to let one another in for them to finally be able to take a chance on true happiness.
Becca is closed off after being in a relationship that wasn’t ever going anywhere. And she finally decides to take a chance on a surly man with an adorable daughter, but he turns her down flat. But as time goes on she can’t forget about him or his daughter and soon they are giving dating a shot. But will they be able to handle all of the challenges that begin to pop up?
Hank isn’t looking for a relationship. He is here to help his uncle but soon he will be back in Alaska. But when Becca asks him on a date he begins to wonder if maybe he could date her while he is here. He just needs to make sure that she understands that he is going back to Alaska when he is done helping his uncle. He can’t ignore though the impact she is having on not only his life but his daughter’s as well. Would she be willing to come with them back to Alaska?
Can Hank and Becca figure out a way to make their relationship work? Or will they let their stubbornness come between them and ruin their chance at happiness?
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