Her Texas Cowboy: Cliff

New Horizon Ranch: Mule Hollow #1

by Debra Clopton

Cowboy Cliff Masterson saw a woman in need and stepped in—because Maddie was too stubborn to ask…
Cowgirl Maddie Rose has never belonged anywhere but she’s just inherited part of New Horizon Ranch—along with her partners, four handsome, extremely capable cowboys… Maddie’s trying to adjust to her new life and her new partners she’s still unable to believe she’s an owner of this fabulous ranch. Not sure why she was included, she’s out to prove herself worthy of the honor of the inheritance. Loving her new life in the small Texas town of Mule Hollow, she’s determined that, for the first time in her life, she’s going to finally belong somewhere…

Professional Bull Rider Cliff Masterson has been chasing his dreams for years—or has he been running from his past? He’s searching for more in life and ready to dig in his spurs and put down roots deep in the heart of Texas. Rescuing a beautiful cowgirl from being trampled by a bull has him dreaming of romance, home and hearth.

But Maddie’s had enough people in her life leave and she’s not willing to risk her heart on him—Sparks fly as he’s determined to prove to the feisty cowgirl that the only think he’s chasing now is wedding bells with her…

Can the Matchmakin’ Posse of Mule Hollow help this couple find their happily ever after?

Genres: Romance, Westerns, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Fiction, Christian

102 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2014

About the author

International Bestselling Author and Kindle All Star who has sold over 3 million books worldwide and been translated into 3 languages.
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.

A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.

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COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction

1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF


SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US

Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY

WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW

2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)

What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!


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Reviews

[Heidi Robbins (Heidi Reads...) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy books with a western theme so this was right up my alley! I loved how Maddie embraced her new life with a passion and was grateful for it. There's something very appealing about a cowboy and a man who knows what he wants. This story was a pleasure to read!

[Masont1999 · Rating 1 out of 5]

I want to cry. This book is so bad I want to cry. Have I become a misogynistic pig just by reading this?

Cliff needs to get crushed by Buford the bull please and stop treating Maddie like a damsel in distress just because 'bull riding is dangerous for women'.

Maddie needs to get that heart checked because damn does that pulse fluctuate 475727 times a page.

The author needs to write something good and needs to embrace the fact that all this book does is reinforce gender roles into society.

It's bad guys, it's really really bad.

[Dixie-Lee Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed reading this book and you should go get yourself a copy because .. I am off to get the next book in the series ! Thanks Debra Clopton for creating New Horizon Ranch: Mule Hollow series ! The thing that will be spoiled .. is you will miss out if you don't start reading this series. and the subseries. :-)

Loved Maddie spunkiness, courage in life. Cliff cowboy strength and heart. Enjoyed the humor, suspense and the matchmakers of Mule Hollow involvement.

[Aerykah · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is okay-- but just okay. I just didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would...

[Shelby · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly didn't finish it, the heroine was just too annoying

[Chloe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

I liked this book and for once, the male love interest was the perfect cowboy for this book. He was kind and respectful, and protective in a way that made sense. Meanwhile, the female main character was making stupid decisions that even with her backstory, didn't quite make enough sense to me. Still, it was a fun and enjoyable read.

[Joleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ugh...

Drivel.

I will have to put all my Clopton books aside if this continues.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Debra Clopton's book about Mu!e Hollow.
Reading these books helps me to relax.

[Melanie Snitker · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story itself had a lot of potential. I really liked Maddie and Cliff both. The author did a good job of portraying their attraction to each other as well as what was going on around them. I found myself enjoying the town she'd created and all of the difference characters that came into play throughout the book. She did a good job of creating a world from which she can draw for many additions to the series.

I did feel she rushed the story. I wanted to see Maddie's interactions with her partners on the farm more, to strengthen my understanding of their friendship and bonds. I think creating more interest in those characters is what draws someone to the next book in a series. When the story ended, I found myself blinking and wondering where the rest of it was. I saw there was an epilogue and I thought maybe that would help me come away not feeling like it was quite so abrupt only to find that it was actually an excerpt from the next book.

There were also a lot of errors in the book. A lot and they kept taking my attention from the story. In some places, the incorrect word was used. In others, it was an extra word. Mostly, there were misplaced commas throughout.

I hope that the author has the book edited and puts a revised version out because the story really does have a lot of potential - that's the main reason I read through until the end. I've stopped reading books with less errors than this one has.

[Kelley Hazen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet and simple tale of new love, old fears and two people trying awfully hard to do the right thing. Maddie is a stong-willed, stubborn, feisty heroine. Coming from a past that was not so kind, Maddie is co-owner of a TX ranch and doing her very best to make it in a man's world. Cliff Masterson is a championship bull rider. Taking 'no' for an answer is not his specialty. Maddie and Cliff struggle individually and together with issues that are touching and tough. Thinking it might be time to find a place to call home, Cliff and Maddie meet under dangerous circumstances and it is sparks at first sight. The town of Mule Hollow is filled with characters that promise interesting stories ahead. Debra Clopton weaves a story that touches your heart, makes you laugh out loud and might even draw a tear to your eye. I loved narrating this story and look forward to the next in this series. Working with talented and absolutely lovely Debra Clopton is a delight! Hope you enjoy listening!

[Megan Herbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was just ok. It was a quick, straight to the point kind of story. Things happened, but the time elapsed too fast and I thought some important detail was left out. Like when Maddie and Cliff went on their 'date', it didn't really explain how it went or even what they talked about that much. And then the next thing you know it's the next day without even mentioning how the night before ended.

Maddie built a wall within herself so big people couldn't break through. No one really wants to feel vulnerable, but it's important to be vulnerable, no matter how hard it may be. We shouldn't keep our emotions bottled up or pretend that we don't feel those bad emotions/keep our guard up. It's okay to not be okay. it's okay to ask for help. It's okay to let people in. We shouldn't feel that we area burden to others since we don't know what they have been through either until that wall is brought down, brick by brick, and we let ourselves become vulnerable.

[Kathy * Bookworm Nation · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was a novella going in, so I was a little surprised by how quickly everything happened. I thought it was a cute read although a tad repetitive at times. Cliff was a likable character, I kept picturing the guy from the movie The Longest Ride, since he was a bull rider also. I liked how he saw through
Maddie's walls and was willing to push his way into her heart. Maddie was likable and finally at a point in her life were she is ready to take some chances. I thought they were cute together. Their courtship was a little too fast for me, but I think it bothered me more since I was expecting a full-length novel (my fault for not checking beforehand). Overall, a cute read and one I'd recommend if you like contemporary western romance.

Content
Romance: Squeaky clean
Language: None
Violence: None
Religious: Very mild

[Rachel DeVaughn · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Her Texas Cowboy" is the revised version and formerly titled "Her Mule Hollow Cowboy" by Debra Clopton. It is also book 1 of the New Horizon Ranch series. As of August 15, 2016-there are currently 8 books to this series.
I have read a couple books by this author and have absolutely loved them! Who doesn't like reading clean romances about handsome cowboys??!!
I was able to buy this ebook for free from Amazon. It's a great way to get started with a new series.
Maddie Rose, a spunky cowgirl, decides to prove her worth to her fellow partners after inheriting some of the New Horizon Ranch.
This ebook is 148 pages, so about half the size of a typical story. It was a little rushed but still a good steady plot and character development.
Clean, christian romance that doesn't disappoint! I can't wait to read more in this series.

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Her Mule Hollow Cowboy
Author: Debra Clopton
Publisher: D.C.P.P.
Series: New Horizon Ranch: Mule Hollow # 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Her Mule Hollow Cowboy" by Debra Clopton

My Thoughts.....

This was a wonderfully written sweet contemporary romantic quick read. The author does a good job at keeping the readers attention because one will not want to put it down until the end. I loved how these two Maddie and Cliff were brought come together. With Maddie getting adjusted to his new life and Cliff now ready to settle down will they be able to find happiness? Be ready for a good novella read that will have the reader even laughing out loud. Would I recommend? YES!

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A contemporary western novella, this story is very sweet. I really enjoyed watching the relationship develop between Cliff and Maddie. There is so much for Maddie to overcome in order to learn to trust and let herself take a chance on love. Watching her emotional growth through the story and Cliff’s patience with her is very sweet.

[Valerie Steimle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good "get away" story. A short romance which was predicable but if you like westerns and horses, this is a good one to read. I liked it..and there are many more from this author to read about the other characters in the book. So once you start, the story will lead to another story and another one until you read all of them.

[kelly mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Enjoyable characters in believable plots but with great outcomes. Off to get book two now. Quick easy reading was here.

[Pat Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Would recommend if you like cowboy romances.

[Shock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a cliffhanger

[An Li · Rating 4 out of 5]

Klappentext:

Cowboy Cliff Masterson sieht eine Frau, die Hilfe braucht, und greift ein – weil Maddie zu stur ist, um darum zu bitten …Maddie Rose, ein Cowgirl, hatte bisher ihren Platz im Leben noch nicht so recht gefunden, aber nun hat sie einen Teil der New Horizon Ranch geerbt – zusammen mit ihren Partnern, vier attraktiven, tüchtigen Cowboys. Maddie kann immer noch nicht so recht glauben, dass sie jetzt Miteigentümerin dieser wunderbaren Ranch ist und versucht, sich an ihr neues Leben und ihre Partner zu gewöhnen. Warum gehört sie zu den Erben? Auch wenn sie die Antwort darauf nicht kennt, will sie doch beweisen, dass sie diese Ehre verdient hat. Und da ihr das Leben in der kleinen texanischen Stadt Mule Hollow gefällt, ist sie fest entschlossen, zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben Wurzeln zu schlagen ...Der professionelle Rodeoreiter Cliff Masterson jagt seit Jahren seinem Traum hinterher – oder läuft er doch nur vor seiner Vergangenheit davon? Er sucht nach dem Sinn des Lebens und ist bereit, die Sporen an den Nagel zu hängen und sich im Herzen von Texas niederzulassen. Die Rettung des wunderschönen Cowgirls vor den Hufen eines Bullen lässt ihn von Liebe und einer gemeinsamen Zukunft träumen. Maddie wurde jedoch schon von vielen Menschen verlassen und ist nicht bereit, ihr Herz zu riskieren. Und als er dem Cowgirl beweisen will, dass er es ernst meint, fliegen die Fetzen ...Kann die Kupplertruppe von Mule Hollow den beiden zum Happy End verhelfen?

Meine Meinung:
Der Einstieg in die Geschichte ist mir sehr gut gelungen. Der Leser befindet sich von Anfang an mitten in der Geschichte und schaut beim Aufeinandertreffen der beiden Hauptprotagonisten zu. Beide sind mir von Anfang an sehr sympathisch und ich habe mit ihnen mitgefiebert und gelitten.
Zum Schluss verliert besonders Maddie ein wenig an Authentizität, da das Ende einfach nicht zu ihr passt und meiner Meinung nach viel zu schnell ist. Der Spannungsbogen ist recht niedrig gehalten, es kommt zu keinen Spannungsspitzen, was der Geschichte keinen Abbruch gibt. Es ist eine schöne und kurze Geschichte für Zwischendurch. Ich muss auf Grund des für mich unpassenden Ende einen Stern abziehen und vergebe somit 4 Sterne für diese Geschichte.

[Jan Niblock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a couple of the other stories about the New Horizon Ranch which were out of order since this was the first story. But that has not changed the fact that I liked this story just as much as the others. They all seem to have their own story line and can be read out of order.

I loved learning about Maddie and why she is the strong, independent woman that she was. It was interesting learning why she refused to let anyone in to her heart and why she worked so hard.

Cliff is one of those men who comes face to face with himself after many years of running away from his emotions. What he never expected to happen was the fact that there could be a real reason to settle down and stop running.

While you assume that the story will have a happy ending, heck most romance novels do, that did not take away from the story. I enjoyed reading it and loved the insight that the characters brought to real life and people you might actually know. It sheds light on the reasons why some people do the things they do or don’t do.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story because of its western setting. I have always enjoyed westerns, and this glimpse of professional bull riding and ranching made for a great story.

Maddie had been so sad all of her life, looking for something she thought she would never find. Abandoned as a child with no memories of a family of her own, she resists the very thing she wants most for fear of being hurt again. Finally having her dreams fulfilled through Cliff's love and their mutual faith made for a sweet, refreshing romance.

The secondary characters were typical of small-town life. They played a supporting role in the novel and were a delightful addition.

I have learned that this is an eight book series, so will definitely be checking out the other handsome cowboys Debra has in store for her readers!

[Rita Dilda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trusting & finding dreams realized

A working cattle ranch/brothers & an orphan bring mix to the story as Maddie finds herself in Mule Hollow and looking for a job, finds a place to settle into. As a older brother comes home and finds Maddie in trouble trying to load a bull in a trailer. Needing help, though she is obstinate about him helping her. Cliff is a bull rider & sees her fly into the air landing right in front of the path of the bull, takes action immediate to keep Maddie from getting killed. The story continues with two strong personalities with the past hurts. Will they trust each other to see their goals/dreams come true. Quick read-action packed with a great ending.

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much to like about this book - the characters, the setting, family values, the humor, and the community of Mule Hollow. Even though Maddie's life is affected by having been abandoned as a baby, she still has plenty of spunk. Cliff is a professional bull rider who comes to town to visit his twin brother, Rafe, after having learned of their Dad's death. The first meeting between Maddie and Cliff has sparks flying as he rescues her from being stomped on by Buford, the bull she was trying to load into a trailer to take to auction for sale. The only question is - will they be able to resist the sparks or will they give in?

[Jan Mcleod · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice, sweet romance between a bull rider, Clint, who is wanting to change his life, and Maddie, part owner of a ranch with 4 cowboys.
Maddie has trouble trusting and opening her life to others because she was abandoned as a very young baby, and grew up in an orphanage and in foster homes without any love
When Cliff comes to the ranch, it is love at first sight for him when he rescues Maddie. He wants to care for and protect her, but he has his work cut out for him. Maddie is very independent and a spit-fire, especially with the wall around her heart.

[Pat Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Cute Cowboy Love Story

He stepped in and protected her from a bull trampling her.
Fiercely independent, she had insisted on being treated like any one of the four cowboys who were like brothers to her.
The five had inherited a beautiful cattle ranch together. He had arrived in the nick of time to rescue her when her strength proved too little to save herself. As an unwanted orphan then foster child, rejection taught her not to believe she could be loved. He proved she was just perfect for him.

[Brenda- · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddie and Cliff work through the past and have a future!

HER TEXAS COWBOY (New Horizon Ranch: Mule Hollow #1)
by Debra Clopton is a story of 2 good people with issues and attitudes to overcome. Maddie was a orphan raised in foster homes and felt she had to prove herself. Cliff, the professional bull rider, lost his mother at an early age and had difficulties with his father. With a little help from the Mule Hollow Matchmakers, and honest discussions between themselves, they finally came to care for each other.
I wished their story had gone on a few more chapters.

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

n 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel's doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery.

[Suzie Quint · Rating 1 out of 5]

AKA Her Texas Cowboy

Skimmed the last few chapters. She lost me when she called a nursing cow a heifer. And then the hero--a PBR bullrider--called it a calf. And he has plans to start a rough stock business supplying bulls to rodeos. HA! And he seems to think he only needs bulls. Well, I guess if he doesn't plan to do any breeding, that might work. But it's not going to work well.

It's like the author couldn't be bothered to do her research. And it's not even tough research.

I think I have another of her books on my kindle, but I'll be deleting them both.

[Delacey · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short story. It really needed a little extra time building the relationship, and a little less time with the "I'm not worthy" monologues. This squeaky clean romance lacked chemistry. The story was ok till the out of the blue a Bible reference and quote were dropped into the text, for no other purpose then to tell the reader that our h is a great pious person. There were also grammar/editing issues and wrong word usage that was very distracting. Overall, this story was mediocre at best. At least it was short so you don't feel like you wasted too much of your time.