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TumbleStar
Coop Malloy receives a telegram that his sister and brother-in-law have died and his ten-year-old niece is on her way to Texas to live with him.
Still reeling from the loss of his sister, he receives another shock when his childhood friend Randa Lockhart steps off the stage with his niece Kallie. He’s stunned to see that the little pigtailed nuisance that tagged after him, and his best friend, years ago has turned into a beautiful young woman.
Randa and Kallie have barely settled in when Coop finds buffalo hunter Marvin Doolin beating the local blacksmith within an inch of his life for laming his horse. Coop steps in and when the buffalo hunter tries to kill him, shoots him. Now Doolin’s four brothers are out to even the score.
When they go after Randa, they cross the line. They’re about to find out that’s there’s nothing Coop won’t do, and no one he won’t track down to protect the two females that have burrowed hard and fast into his heart.
Still reeling from the loss of his sister, he receives another shock when his childhood friend Randa Lockhart steps off the stage with his niece Kallie. He’s stunned to see that the little pigtailed nuisance that tagged after him, and his best friend, years ago has turned into a beautiful young woman.
Randa and Kallie have barely settled in when Coop finds buffalo hunter Marvin Doolin beating the local blacksmith within an inch of his life for laming his horse. Coop steps in and when the buffalo hunter tries to kill him, shoots him. Now Doolin’s four brothers are out to even the score.
When they go after Randa, they cross the line. They’re about to find out that’s there’s nothing Coop won’t do, and no one he won’t track down to protect the two females that have burrowed hard and fast into his heart.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2019
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64 books122 followersMulti-published author Sandra Cox writes All Things Western and More. Sandra lives with her husband, a menagerie of pets, and an occasional foster cat in sunny North Carolina.
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October 26, 2019
In Sandra Cox's latest romantic Western, TumbleStar (2019), Coop Malloy agrees to take his niece Kallie to live on his ranch when her parents die. Accompanying her on the long stagecoach is a childhood friend of Coop's, Rand, but she is no longer the child he remembers, always underfoot when Coop and her brother were playing. She's a fully blossomed woman which has Coop re-evaluating his opinions of her. When he finds out she too has nowhere to go, he invites her also to live on his ranch. Even before they start for home, Coop kills a man who is beating a burly blacksmith to death for something that didn't deserve the death penalty. Though it was self-defense, his brothers don't see it that way and Coop also takes the blacksmith to his ranch. That's when the trouble starts with the dead man's determined to avenge their brother regardless of his part in his own death Protecting his niece and childhood friend while fighting off these would-be killers turns more complicated than Coop had expected.
I love Westerns but even knowing that, this book wrapped me in its magic almost immediately, each page more compelling. Here are a few examples;
"The youth’s thin shoulders went back and his chin came up. Defiance and concern for his mother battled on his features. His body quivered with tension. Silence stretched between them. Concern won out. He gave a clipped nod."
"The Indians don’t want us because of our white blood and the whites don’t want us because of my Indian blood and her association with them.” The boy’s forehead wrinkled and his eyebrows arched, bewilderment shown in his eyes. “Maybe I’m colorblind.”
If you’ve read Cox's other Westerns, you will love this. If this is your first of her collection, be prepared to purchase the rest.
I love Westerns but even knowing that, this book wrapped me in its magic almost immediately, each page more compelling. Here are a few examples;
"The youth’s thin shoulders went back and his chin came up. Defiance and concern for his mother battled on his features. His body quivered with tension. Silence stretched between them. Concern won out. He gave a clipped nod."
"The Indians don’t want us because of our white blood and the whites don’t want us because of my Indian blood and her association with them.” The boy’s forehead wrinkled and his eyebrows arched, bewilderment shown in his eyes. “Maybe I’m colorblind.”
If you’ve read Cox's other Westerns, you will love this. If this is your first of her collection, be prepared to purchase the rest.
November 27, 2021
A great book, and because I did not read the blurb, I did not know what to expect.
At first it appeared to be a romance, then it became historical and about family, smelly buffalo hunters attacking the protagonists, and back to romance. Call it half romance and half historical, and the plot propelled usually by the romance. There is plenty of action, with pistols and fists, and background on horse ranching, and even more background on how the characters entertain themselves. My favorite: Coosie; the cook and old guy who keeps everything together.
Best scene: when the once in a life-time wild stallion tried to keep his harem of mares from being taken by the cowboys, was magnificent. What happened to him afterwards was hard to read, but strong and telling on many levels.
The language was on point, colorful and matches the time period. When speaking of Kallie the 11 yr old, "she had a heart so big....surprised such a small body could hold it."
My only complaint: early on very little scene descriptions, and none of the beauty of the land until about a third of the way into the book. Then the words were poetic and grand. This book is recommended for those who love to read of a romantic time, and romance.
At first it appeared to be a romance, then it became historical and about family, smelly buffalo hunters attacking the protagonists, and back to romance. Call it half romance and half historical, and the plot propelled usually by the romance. There is plenty of action, with pistols and fists, and background on horse ranching, and even more background on how the characters entertain themselves. My favorite: Coosie; the cook and old guy who keeps everything together.
Best scene: when the once in a life-time wild stallion tried to keep his harem of mares from being taken by the cowboys, was magnificent. What happened to him afterwards was hard to read, but strong and telling on many levels.
The language was on point, colorful and matches the time period. When speaking of Kallie the 11 yr old, "she had a heart so big....surprised such a small body could hold it."
My only complaint: early on very little scene descriptions, and none of the beauty of the land until about a third of the way into the book. Then the words were poetic and grand. This book is recommended for those who love to read of a romantic time, and romance.
August 20, 2024
Sandra Cox has the ability to transport the reader back in time when a man's word was a handshake and honor still existed. It's a refreshing journey.
In Tumblestar, we meet Cooper Malloy, a Texas rancher who is as tough as they come. When his little niece arrives to live with him after the death of her parents, his life changes. Not only does Kallie bring a breath of fresh air with her, at the age of 10, she also has a deep understanding about life that is beyond what a normal ten-year-old should have. But, it's Miranda who really shakes up Coop's world. Miranda is a childhood friend and the best friend of Coop's deceased sister. She's also deeply attached to Kallie and is ill-prepared to leave the little girl.
So, when Kallie tells her uncle that Miranda or 'Randa' has no money and no place to go, he opens his home and heart to them both.
So many things happen in this story that keeps the reader turning the pages. Buffalo hunters seeking revenge, a blacksmith grieving for the loss of his wife, the ranch cook that the reader can't help but fall in love with, an Indian boy and his mother, and the final nail-biting scenes bring this story to life in a realistic way. If you love historical westerns with a touch of romance and a big dose of ranch life, you'll enjoy this story! I highly recommend it.
In Tumblestar, we meet Cooper Malloy, a Texas rancher who is as tough as they come. When his little niece arrives to live with him after the death of her parents, his life changes. Not only does Kallie bring a breath of fresh air with her, at the age of 10, she also has a deep understanding about life that is beyond what a normal ten-year-old should have. But, it's Miranda who really shakes up Coop's world. Miranda is a childhood friend and the best friend of Coop's deceased sister. She's also deeply attached to Kallie and is ill-prepared to leave the little girl.
So, when Kallie tells her uncle that Miranda or 'Randa' has no money and no place to go, he opens his home and heart to them both.
So many things happen in this story that keeps the reader turning the pages. Buffalo hunters seeking revenge, a blacksmith grieving for the loss of his wife, the ranch cook that the reader can't help but fall in love with, an Indian boy and his mother, and the final nail-biting scenes bring this story to life in a realistic way. If you love historical westerns with a touch of romance and a big dose of ranch life, you'll enjoy this story! I highly recommend it.
April 6, 2023
A western melodrama!
Add the music in your mind as you read, and you have a perfect western melodrama complete with its own villain and dastardly deeds. Tumblestar is a fun, action packed western. The addition of young niece Kellie added the sugar and spice to the story and every western absolutely needs a Coosie to keep life on the straight and narrow at the ranch. Beware that meat cleaver! Excellent storytelling as we have come to expect from a Sandra Cox novel. 5 stars
Add the music in your mind as you read, and you have a perfect western melodrama complete with its own villain and dastardly deeds. Tumblestar is a fun, action packed western. The addition of young niece Kellie added the sugar and spice to the story and every western absolutely needs a Coosie to keep life on the straight and narrow at the ranch. Beware that meat cleaver! Excellent storytelling as we have come to expect from a Sandra Cox novel. 5 stars
September 13, 2021
Independent characters, wild horses, gunfights with buffalo hunters who smell like death, and love. What more can readers of western romance ask for?
When Cooper Malloy meets the stage coach to retrieve his young orphaned niece, Kallie, he discovers that she’s accompanied by his old childhood friend Miranda Lockhart, only Miranda’s no longer a child. Miranda and Kallie take up residence at Coop’s Tumblestar ranch and it’s not long before an attraction blooms. But who has time for romance when a ranch needs running? Wild horses need breaking, and the buffalo-hunting Doolin brothers are out for blood.
This story has lots of strengths from diverse and rich characters with three-dimensional lives to glimpses of life on the frontier to high-paced action with a variety of villains. Cooper is a great blend of grit and fair-mindedness, Miranda is courageous, and secondary characters are as strong as the main. Scenes involving the round-ups of wild horses and the rescue of an injured stallion were some of my favorites. Read and enjoy, but do not try this at home! Except for the romance, of course.
An excellent fast-pace read for fans of western romance. Highly recommended.
When Cooper Malloy meets the stage coach to retrieve his young orphaned niece, Kallie, he discovers that she’s accompanied by his old childhood friend Miranda Lockhart, only Miranda’s no longer a child. Miranda and Kallie take up residence at Coop’s Tumblestar ranch and it’s not long before an attraction blooms. But who has time for romance when a ranch needs running? Wild horses need breaking, and the buffalo-hunting Doolin brothers are out for blood.
This story has lots of strengths from diverse and rich characters with three-dimensional lives to glimpses of life on the frontier to high-paced action with a variety of villains. Cooper is a great blend of grit and fair-mindedness, Miranda is courageous, and secondary characters are as strong as the main. Scenes involving the round-ups of wild horses and the rescue of an injured stallion were some of my favorites. Read and enjoy, but do not try this at home! Except for the romance, of course.
An excellent fast-pace read for fans of western romance. Highly recommended.
January 23, 2020
A couple of months ago, I read Sandra Cox's book, Silverhills. It was the first time I had ventured into the Western Romance genre. I enjoyed it so much that I figured I'd try another one of her books. This time I went with TumbleStar, another Western Romance. If you've read the review I wrote about Silverhills (click here to read my review: https://t.co/x61dHVxvLM?amp=1), you will see that I became a fan of the author's storytelling ability, and she certainly doesn't disappoint with TumbleStar.
From the first page, I was immediately drawn into the heartbreak of Coop Malloy's world. He had received word that his sister and brother-in-law had passed away. No other information about their deaths, just that his ten-year-old niece was arriving by stagecoach, and he was to be her guardian. What a surprise to see his childhood friend, Randa, accompanying the child when the coach arrived. All grown up now, he is not sure what to make of the feelings that she is stirring inside him. He invites her back to his ranch so they can get reacquainted, but alas, she is heading back on the next stage... or is she? When the secret she is hiding from Coop is discovered - that she has nowhere to go, he insists she come back to his ranch and live there. She can certainly help out with his niece, and allow him to run his ranch.
We learn that Coop's compassion for wayward souls is as large as the fifty thousand acres he owns, and he soon has several others that end up living there in exchange for helping out where needed. Eventually, his kindness gets him into some trouble when he kills a man who's beating another man half to death. When he learns that the brothers of the man he killed will most likely seek revenge, his growing feelings for Randa are tested like never before. But don't mistake Coop for anything other than what he is - a hard working, tough as nails, real cowboy, that can take care of himself, the people around him, his ranch, and the woman he might just be falling in love with.
I loved this book. I shied away from Western Romance for years simply because of the word "Romance". But, I vowed last year that I was going to break out and explore new genres, and I'm glad I did. Good writing is good writing, whatever the storyline. And Sandra Cox is a fantastic writer and great storyteller. If you are a fan of the Western Romance, then you will love this book... and if you are walking the line trying to decide if this is for you, all I can say is, jump in, you won't be disappointed. You may even discover a new favorite author. I know I did.
From the first page, I was immediately drawn into the heartbreak of Coop Malloy's world. He had received word that his sister and brother-in-law had passed away. No other information about their deaths, just that his ten-year-old niece was arriving by stagecoach, and he was to be her guardian. What a surprise to see his childhood friend, Randa, accompanying the child when the coach arrived. All grown up now, he is not sure what to make of the feelings that she is stirring inside him. He invites her back to his ranch so they can get reacquainted, but alas, she is heading back on the next stage... or is she? When the secret she is hiding from Coop is discovered - that she has nowhere to go, he insists she come back to his ranch and live there. She can certainly help out with his niece, and allow him to run his ranch.
We learn that Coop's compassion for wayward souls is as large as the fifty thousand acres he owns, and he soon has several others that end up living there in exchange for helping out where needed. Eventually, his kindness gets him into some trouble when he kills a man who's beating another man half to death. When he learns that the brothers of the man he killed will most likely seek revenge, his growing feelings for Randa are tested like never before. But don't mistake Coop for anything other than what he is - a hard working, tough as nails, real cowboy, that can take care of himself, the people around him, his ranch, and the woman he might just be falling in love with.
I loved this book. I shied away from Western Romance for years simply because of the word "Romance". But, I vowed last year that I was going to break out and explore new genres, and I'm glad I did. Good writing is good writing, whatever the storyline. And Sandra Cox is a fantastic writer and great storyteller. If you are a fan of the Western Romance, then you will love this book... and if you are walking the line trying to decide if this is for you, all I can say is, jump in, you won't be disappointed. You may even discover a new favorite author. I know I did.
September 20, 2021
Coop Malloy is devastated by the loss of his sister and brother-in-law and accepts responsibility for his young niece, not expecting her nanny to be his childhood friend, Randa- all grown up and breathtakingly beautiful.
He gave himself a hard, mental shake. Randa was like Patsy, a kid sister. Someone to tease and protect, certainly not look at like a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer’s day.
TUMBLESTAR- SANDRA COX
Randa has loved Cooper Malloy most of her life, and can’t believe she’s staying in his home, if only he would see her as a woman instead of his pig-tailed friend.
When Coop saves a man from a vicious beating that ends in the death of a buffalo hunter, the brothers swear vengeance and Coop is worried about the danger to the ranch, young Kallie, and Randa. Coop’s caring nature won’t let him leave the blacksmith to fend for himself. He offers the man a position on the ranch and picks up other strays along the way.
Miranda settles into country life and loves it, from the crotchety old cook with a heart of gold, to the young native and his sick mother who come to the ranch to heal. They become a community and look out for each other, something she hadn’t known in the city. Coop was starting to look at her in a different way, too. The awareness between them growing even though the days are long and trouble never very far away.
The scenes with the wild mustangs and proud, willful white stallion were my favorites. They were written so well my pulse pounded with their racing hooves, and fear at the loss of freedom. The action is intense, the romance sweet, the setting beautiful.
Ms. Cox has a fan in me!
He gave himself a hard, mental shake. Randa was like Patsy, a kid sister. Someone to tease and protect, certainly not look at like a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer’s day.
TUMBLESTAR- SANDRA COX
Randa has loved Cooper Malloy most of her life, and can’t believe she’s staying in his home, if only he would see her as a woman instead of his pig-tailed friend.
When Coop saves a man from a vicious beating that ends in the death of a buffalo hunter, the brothers swear vengeance and Coop is worried about the danger to the ranch, young Kallie, and Randa. Coop’s caring nature won’t let him leave the blacksmith to fend for himself. He offers the man a position on the ranch and picks up other strays along the way.
Miranda settles into country life and loves it, from the crotchety old cook with a heart of gold, to the young native and his sick mother who come to the ranch to heal. They become a community and look out for each other, something she hadn’t known in the city. Coop was starting to look at her in a different way, too. The awareness between them growing even though the days are long and trouble never very far away.
The scenes with the wild mustangs and proud, willful white stallion were my favorites. They were written so well my pulse pounded with their racing hooves, and fear at the loss of freedom. The action is intense, the romance sweet, the setting beautiful.
Ms. Cox has a fan in me!
December 30, 2021
TumbleStar by Sandra Cox is another brilliant story of adventure and romance that would win your heart. There is action, gunfights, vendetta, wild horses and excitement throughout this book. What more do you want?
Coop Malloy’s magical qualities – a combination of benevolence and physical strength lend an amazing element to this story. His compassion for Joe and his mother, his unconditional love for his niece Kallie and his suppressed desire for his childhood friend Randa have been handled by Cox in a superb manner. Some of the scenes leave you spellbound. The wild horses’ detailed description and the way the white stallion tries to protect his mares is one of them. The rescue of an injured stallion adds another dimension to the grit of characters – all of them carved with intense effort.
If you love an action-packed western romance, with an extra dose of thrill, this is the book for you.
Coop Malloy’s magical qualities – a combination of benevolence and physical strength lend an amazing element to this story. His compassion for Joe and his mother, his unconditional love for his niece Kallie and his suppressed desire for his childhood friend Randa have been handled by Cox in a superb manner. Some of the scenes leave you spellbound. The wild horses’ detailed description and the way the white stallion tries to protect his mares is one of them. The rescue of an injured stallion adds another dimension to the grit of characters – all of them carved with intense effort.
If you love an action-packed western romance, with an extra dose of thrill, this is the book for you.
October 16, 2020
I liked this light/fun story that kept a smile on my face for the most part. At first I thought it would be a 5 rating but there were a few times in the 2nd half that it got a little too sweet, h wasn't one of my favorites (she was a little too opinionated/know it all for my taste) and there were parts of the story that I wanted more info/details. Possible spoiler?? There was one brief love scene at the end that I think the author should have left out. It didn't add anything and wasn't that well done, then it could have been a clean book.
This book was so different than her Silverhills. That book kept me on the edge of my chair but frankly it was a little too intense for my taste. It was very long, rather dark, violent and no humor so the opposite of this book. Didn't like the h in that one either.
I hope she writes more historical romances.
This book was so different than her Silverhills. That book kept me on the edge of my chair but frankly it was a little too intense for my taste. It was very long, rather dark, violent and no humor so the opposite of this book. Didn't like the h in that one either.
I hope she writes more historical romances.
October 19, 2023
Good story
The characters were good & I enjoyed getting to know them. But…the end for me was too abrupt. I felt the story was only halfway through & it was the end. An epilogue is always special, it really pulls everything together.
I’m not big on a lot of sex in the books I read, but it took too long for the couple to get together. They had nothing but a suspenseful (maybe) relationship until the end. Also 27 for a woman who is beautiful to not married back then. I do a lot of genealogy research and most woman married very young. Their was very little said why she never was in a relationship prior to coming to Texas. I would have liked to know more about her.
I do always love history & appreciate authors doing their research before they write a book. Ms Cox did do her research.
The characters were good & I enjoyed getting to know them. But…the end for me was too abrupt. I felt the story was only halfway through & it was the end. An epilogue is always special, it really pulls everything together.
I’m not big on a lot of sex in the books I read, but it took too long for the couple to get together. They had nothing but a suspenseful (maybe) relationship until the end. Also 27 for a woman who is beautiful to not married back then. I do a lot of genealogy research and most woman married very young. Their was very little said why she never was in a relationship prior to coming to Texas. I would have liked to know more about her.
I do always love history & appreciate authors doing their research before they write a book. Ms Cox did do her research.
March 28, 2025
"Some bonds are forged in blood, others in love—but both demand fierce protection." In TumbleStar, Sandra Cox delivers a gripping Western romance packed with heart, action, and high stakes. When Coop Malloy learns of his sister’s passing, he’s ready to take in his ten-year-old niece, Kallie. What he doesn’t expect is for Randa Lockhart—his childhood friend, now a striking young woman—to arrive with her. Just as Coop begins adjusting to his new role, danger rears its head in the form of the ruthless Doolin brothers. After Coop kills one in self-defense, the remaining siblings set their sights on revenge, threatening not just him but the two people who’ve unexpectedly captured his heart. With a perfect blend of slow-burning romance, rugged frontier justice, and unbreakable family bonds, TumbleStar is an unforgettable ride for fans of historical Westerns and fiercely protective heroes.
February 18, 2021
First rate western.
TumbleStar has it all...action, excitement, a splash of romance, gunfights, a fort, a town called Mobeetie, and more.
Coop's life changes forever when his childhood friend, Randa arrives with his niece, Kallie, following the death of the little girl's parents from influenza. Very quickly, they worm their way into his heart. Coop saves the local blacksmith from being beaten to death and is forced to kill the assailant. The buffalo hunter had brothers...and a vendetta starts as they want revenge.
It's a long story, but flows and you keep turning the pages to find out what's next...capturing wild horses, a kidnapping, trackers, leading to an exciting finale.
This great read is one for your 'to-be-read' list.
TumbleStar has it all...action, excitement, a splash of romance, gunfights, a fort, a town called Mobeetie, and more.
Coop's life changes forever when his childhood friend, Randa arrives with his niece, Kallie, following the death of the little girl's parents from influenza. Very quickly, they worm their way into his heart. Coop saves the local blacksmith from being beaten to death and is forced to kill the assailant. The buffalo hunter had brothers...and a vendetta starts as they want revenge.
It's a long story, but flows and you keep turning the pages to find out what's next...capturing wild horses, a kidnapping, trackers, leading to an exciting finale.
This great read is one for your 'to-be-read' list.
November 6, 2021
What can I say… Sandra Cox always succeeds in sweeping her readers away to the plains and towns of the West. Her characters are so engaging and even those who smell like rotten buffalo hides are drawn in great detail.
There is danger, adventure and of course romance with some heart stopping moments when it seems all will be lost… heroes and villains vie for attention, as do the magnificent wild horses that roam the prairies.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know rancher Coop Malloy, his multi-tasking cook, the lovely Randa and Coop’s niece Kalli and those who find themselves welcomed into their warm kindness.
Apart from the danger and heart stopping moments it is also a feel good read that you won’t be able to put down.
Highly recommended for western and romance fans.
There is danger, adventure and of course romance with some heart stopping moments when it seems all will be lost… heroes and villains vie for attention, as do the magnificent wild horses that roam the prairies.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know rancher Coop Malloy, his multi-tasking cook, the lovely Randa and Coop’s niece Kalli and those who find themselves welcomed into their warm kindness.
Apart from the danger and heart stopping moments it is also a feel good read that you won’t be able to put down.
Highly recommended for western and romance fans.
January 5, 2022
I loved Sandra Cox’s western romance, TumbleStar. Coop Malloy’s niece, Kallie, comes to live with him after the death of her parents. The last thing he expects is his childhood friend, Randa Lockhart, to accompany her. From their first meeting, a stormy romance brews between Coop and Randa. But when Coop kills a man in self-defense, he faces off with gunslingers who are bent on revenge. It’ll take all his skills to protect Randa and Kallie. Ms. Cox delivers spot-on descriptions of 1880 Texas. TumbleStar has every element I look for in a great western: a powerful plot, sexy cowboys, ruthless gunslingers, and a heartwarming romance. It’s a 5-star story, perfect for any western library. Enjoy the read!
April 7, 2020
TumbleStar
Cooper's sister and brother-in -law died of the influenza so it was only natural for him to send for his ten year old niece should come to live with him, and her nanny. Not that Coop was going to complain Miranda was his best friends sister and used to follow him around when they were younger. She sure had grown up to be a fine woman, and the same tomboy that she used to be was never far beneath the surface. He could get used to having her around real easy, if only it was safer around the ranch maybe he wouldn't have so much to worry about. This was a great read, I've found that I've enjoyed every one of this author's books. 👏BRAVO 👏👏BRAVO
Cooper's sister and brother-in -law died of the influenza so it was only natural for him to send for his ten year old niece should come to live with him, and her nanny. Not that Coop was going to complain Miranda was his best friends sister and used to follow him around when they were younger. She sure had grown up to be a fine woman, and the same tomboy that she used to be was never far beneath the surface. He could get used to having her around real easy, if only it was safer around the ranch maybe he wouldn't have so much to worry about. This was a great read, I've found that I've enjoyed every one of this author's books. 👏BRAVO 👏👏BRAVO
September 8, 2020
Did you know western romances have fistfights, gunfights, wild horse roundups, and lots of rough and tumble cowboy action? I just found out when I read this novel. As an action-oriented male reader, I didn't know what I was missing. This book has action, adventure, and romance. Sandra Cox has an engaging writing style that will keep any reader turning pages will into the night. If you are a fan of westerns, don't be afraid to read a "western romance," you'll find that a good story shines right through genre labels. This was an enjoyable read.
December 4, 2021
Good
I got this book after I read the one before it. This is a mostly, but not totally, clean romance.
Cox, as demonstrated in novels, knows about the time period, etc.
Only con: there were about 4 consecutive pages, well into the book, that confused me at first. I thought it was a typo. The term horse is used throughout the book, but on those few pages several characters say hoss instead: only to solidly go back to horse. I think the writer was trying something out, found it didn't work, and forgot to change hoss to horse again
I got this book after I read the one before it. This is a mostly, but not totally, clean romance.
Cox, as demonstrated in novels, knows about the time period, etc.
Only con: there were about 4 consecutive pages, well into the book, that confused me at first. I thought it was a typo. The term horse is used throughout the book, but on those few pages several characters say hoss instead: only to solidly go back to horse. I think the writer was trying something out, found it didn't work, and forgot to change hoss to horse again
April 7, 2024
Wow!, If you love horses and the West, you just have to read this!
Sandra Cox delivered again, a truly amazing story! I couldn’t put it down, and I couldn’t read fast enough! So full of heart, strength and grit. The characters are real and a hoot! True west where the land is big and the sky is endless, the stars even more spectacular. Perhaps why the people live big, with more boldness, more character, more depth and heart. You can’t help it!
Sandra Cox delivered again, a truly amazing story! I couldn’t put it down, and I couldn’t read fast enough! So full of heart, strength and grit. The characters are real and a hoot! True west where the land is big and the sky is endless, the stars even more spectacular. Perhaps why the people live big, with more boldness, more character, more depth and heart. You can’t help it!
April 19, 2020
A wonderful old time story
It begins with Coop meeting the carriage that was bringing his niece to him following losing her parents to flu. Miranda came with her and had planned to leave. Well she was given a home to live in taking care of her. Lots of adventure in this tale and ends with the wedding. of Coop and Randa.
Very nicely written full of adventure.
It begins with Coop meeting the carriage that was bringing his niece to him following losing her parents to flu. Miranda came with her and had planned to leave. Well she was given a home to live in taking care of her. Lots of adventure in this tale and ends with the wedding. of Coop and Randa.
Very nicely written full of adventure.
March 7, 2022
Randa and Cooper
Randa escorts Kallie (her adopted niece) to Kallies' Uncle Cooper in Texas after Kallies' parents succome to the flu. Randa and Coop had grown up together. Randa has always had a crush on the rancher. Fighting bad guys, rounding up horses, running his ranch and generally taking care of his people, Cooper is epitome of a 'good ole cowboy'.
Loved it !!!!!
Randa escorts Kallie (her adopted niece) to Kallies' Uncle Cooper in Texas after Kallies' parents succome to the flu. Randa and Coop had grown up together. Randa has always had a crush on the rancher. Fighting bad guys, rounding up horses, running his ranch and generally taking care of his people, Cooper is epitome of a 'good ole cowboy'.
Loved it !!!!!
March 13, 2023
This was a pretty good story.
As much as I enjoyed this story, I had a hard time with the color of the wild stallion and the young foal! Even when the color is albino, it is rare that the foal is born pure white. Especially out of a black or any other color. But the storyline was good had a wonderful ending!
As much as I enjoyed this story, I had a hard time with the color of the wild stallion and the young foal! Even when the color is albino, it is rare that the foal is born pure white. Especially out of a black or any other color. But the storyline was good had a wonderful ending!
April 24, 2020
Sweet western romance
I was looking for a new author who writes happily ever after. I have found her. I appreciate the fact that this book is wholesome and yet delivers excitement. This book fits the bill perfectly.
I was looking for a new author who writes happily ever after. I have found her. I appreciate the fact that this book is wholesome and yet delivers excitement. This book fits the bill perfectly.
March 29, 2022
awesome
Loved the story which is written so clearly. I thought Coop would have married Randa earlier in the book. But all things fall in place. A wonderful number of people Coop has at his ranch. A good read.
Loved the story which is written so clearly. I thought Coop would have married Randa earlier in the book. But all things fall in place. A wonderful number of people Coop has at his ranch. A good read.
January 27, 2024
Weak
Started out OK with the arrival of his niece at the train station and thought the plot had promise. Then the story dragged on endlessly with one unpleasant episode after another. Couldn't wait to finish.
Started out OK with the arrival of his niece at the train station and thought the plot had promise. Then the story dragged on endlessly with one unpleasant episode after another. Couldn't wait to finish.
January 18, 2025
Keeps you reading
Storyline that keeps moving with well developed characters. Pulled quite a bit of historical items into it, making everything come together perfectly. Definitely will keep this author on my list.
Storyline that keeps moving with well developed characters. Pulled quite a bit of historical items into it, making everything come together perfectly. Definitely will keep this author on my list.
April 10, 2020
Disappointing. I just couldn't get into this story. I started skipping pages etc.
April 21, 2020
Great story
Lots of humor and adventure, a good looking cowboy and romance abounds! What more could you ask for? A quick read, but one you won't want to put down! Good read!
Lots of humor and adventure, a good looking cowboy and romance abounds! What more could you ask for? A quick read, but one you won't want to put down! Good read!
August 17, 2020
Positively refreshing!
Great story line with kindness respect between characters! Exciting events and unseen twists and turns! Positive story with something for everyone.
Great story line with kindness respect between characters! Exciting events and unseen twists and turns! Positive story with something for everyone.
December 6, 2020
Awsom Western
Excellent reading. Just the right amount suspense.. A must to read. Beautiful wild mustang s. The author is excellent in Western writing.
Excellent reading. Just the right amount suspense.. A must to read. Beautiful wild mustang s. The author is excellent in Western writing.
December 13, 2020
Enjoyed this book very much
I liked the characters very much. Disliked the villains which is great and loved allied good guys and girls. Would like a sequel to Kallie and Joe.
I liked the characters very much. Disliked the villains which is great and loved allied good guys and girls. Would like a sequel to Kallie and Joe.
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