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Romancing the Rancher
She's got a thing for a man in a Stetson, but he has a ranch full of responsibilities.
When Patrice meets a handsome cowboy while visiting Texas, she plans to enjoy the view and his company for a few days. Nothing more. But Ryder’s Southern manners and his good looks quickly work their way under her skin. When he turns on the charm, she’s a goner. Too bad her whole life is built in a big city halfway across the country...
Ryder’s life is cattle and oil and until now, that’s all he’s ever wanted. When he meets Patrice, sparks fly and suddenly, the life he’s built isn’t nearly enough. As her days in Texas come to a close, he has to decide how far he’ll go to win over the woman he wants.
Can Ryder preserve his ranching legacy while pursuing love?
When Patrice meets a handsome cowboy while visiting Texas, she plans to enjoy the view and his company for a few days. Nothing more. But Ryder’s Southern manners and his good looks quickly work their way under her skin. When he turns on the charm, she’s a goner. Too bad her whole life is built in a big city halfway across the country...
Ryder’s life is cattle and oil and until now, that’s all he’s ever wanted. When he meets Patrice, sparks fly and suddenly, the life he’s built isn’t nearly enough. As her days in Texas come to a close, he has to decide how far he’ll go to win over the woman he wants.
Can Ryder preserve his ranching legacy while pursuing love?
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2020
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About the author
Patty H. Scott
17 books93 followersPatty Scott dreamt of being a writer before she could even set words on paper. She loves writing happily ever after stories and scenes where kisses make you melt a little. She also loves to write non-fiction books that help moms navigate motherhood, grow in their faith, and find joy in life.
Patty’s fictional characters experience real life struggles, misunderstandings, and hurts, but they make their way through and find love in the end. Patty delights in bringing her sense of humor into a story. No two characters are alike, and no story is ever like another. Patty’s relatable characters make her stories come to life.
Patty and her husband have two boys aged 11 and 18. They also have a 22-year-old foster daughter. Her joys when she isn’t writing are hiking, sharing conversation and a good cup of coffee with friends, dancing Hip Hop, and taking spontaneous road trips.
You can connect with Patty at her website https://pattyhscott.com.
Patty has a Facebook community for moms called The Encouraging Motherhood Community and a page for her readers at Patty H Scott/Author. You are welcome to join her there
Patty’s fictional characters experience real life struggles, misunderstandings, and hurts, but they make their way through and find love in the end. Patty delights in bringing her sense of humor into a story. No two characters are alike, and no story is ever like another. Patty’s relatable characters make her stories come to life.
Patty and her husband have two boys aged 11 and 18. They also have a 22-year-old foster daughter. Her joys when she isn’t writing are hiking, sharing conversation and a good cup of coffee with friends, dancing Hip Hop, and taking spontaneous road trips.
You can connect with Patty at her website https://pattyhscott.com.
Patty has a Facebook community for moms called The Encouraging Motherhood Community and a page for her readers at Patty H Scott/Author. You are welcome to join her there
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September 18, 2020
It took me a little while to get into this one, but once the trouble in paradise started around chapter 10 or 11, it was great the rest of the way. I liked the dynamics of the interracial relationship. And I loved the humor! The secondary characters were interesting, deep, and humorous in their own ways, too.
I personally thought the romance was too quick. It was based too much on physical attraction. It was very swoon-worthy, but it was a bit shallow. So Patrice saw that he was kind and courteous. What relationship is built on a few manners and gentleness with animals? Most of it was just about beauty. And most of us can't relate to being a handsome man or a beautiful woman.
That said, I did end up enjoying it -- the ending was satisfying and definitely worth plowing through.
Favorite quotes: There were so many! I'll try to pare down:
“If I ever find a wife, she's going to have to love the ranch as much as she loves me.” (chapter 2)
“'I guess you never know when you'll meet someone who becomes one of the most significant relationships of your life.' 'You've got that right.' He grins again.” (chapter 3)
“Cowboy watching. I'm for sure making it a pastime while I'm here.” (chapter 3)
“Be still my heart. A rugged man wearing oven mitts. I had no idea this could be so swoon-worthy.” (chapter 5)
“But right now, I'd contemplate quitting my job for another kiss from Ryder. I'm a mess.” (chapter 10)
“I focus on memorizing how it feels to be held by him. I'm going to hurt from this loss anyway. I may as well sponge up moments like this while we're together.” (chapter 13)
“I'm drawing this out like I do eating ice cream on a hot day. I lick it slowly, savoring the feel and flavor. I've never been one to gobble down a cone. I want to take this moment between us just as carefully, relishing every part of it.” (chapter 14)
“But prejudice isn't all-or-nothing. We all fall along a spectrum ranging from mean-spirited supremacy to complete inclusion and equality. Your narrow-mindedness may not be at the extreme end of the spectrum, but it doesn't mean it's not there.” (chapter 16)
“When we hang up, I feel much better. Girlfriends are the best medicine.” (chapter 19)
“Today I feel like there's not a place on earth that will ever truly feel like home again.” (chapter 19)
“'Nothing like a little pie and ice cream when you're nursing a broken heart.'” (chapter 19)
“Patrice and I are over. All color just drained from my world.” (chapter 20)
“If saltwater needs to leave my system, I want it to come out my pores, not my poor, overworked tear ducts. I'm so very tired of crying.” (chapter 21)
“'You may have had to be the one to call it off, but if he wants you, he's going to have to come get you and prove that you aren't his second choice.'” (chapter 21)
“'Yes. That's what here means.' Oh, she's still got that sass I love. I can't help but smile.” (chapter 24)
“Patrice looks up into my eyes, and I would allow someone to take me out back and shoot me if I could kiss her right now.” (chapter 24)
“I'm nervous and a little frustrated that we have to rebuild things brick by brick, but I get it. Trust is easily broken and not to quickly restored.” (chapter 24)
“Let me tell it you in your own language. It's like when you've spooked a horse one too many times. Do you know what to do with that horse?' 'Yes, ma'am,' I say. 'Well, that's what you do when you've turned a woman skittish.” (chapter 24
(I received this book for free from the author. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own, as was my decision to write a review.)
I personally thought the romance was too quick. It was based too much on physical attraction. It was very swoon-worthy, but it was a bit shallow. So Patrice saw that he was kind and courteous. What relationship is built on a few manners and gentleness with animals? Most of it was just about beauty. And most of us can't relate to being a handsome man or a beautiful woman.
That said, I did end up enjoying it -- the ending was satisfying and definitely worth plowing through.
Favorite quotes: There were so many! I'll try to pare down:
“If I ever find a wife, she's going to have to love the ranch as much as she loves me.” (chapter 2)
“'I guess you never know when you'll meet someone who becomes one of the most significant relationships of your life.' 'You've got that right.' He grins again.” (chapter 3)
“Cowboy watching. I'm for sure making it a pastime while I'm here.” (chapter 3)
“Be still my heart. A rugged man wearing oven mitts. I had no idea this could be so swoon-worthy.” (chapter 5)
“But right now, I'd contemplate quitting my job for another kiss from Ryder. I'm a mess.” (chapter 10)
“I focus on memorizing how it feels to be held by him. I'm going to hurt from this loss anyway. I may as well sponge up moments like this while we're together.” (chapter 13)
“I'm drawing this out like I do eating ice cream on a hot day. I lick it slowly, savoring the feel and flavor. I've never been one to gobble down a cone. I want to take this moment between us just as carefully, relishing every part of it.” (chapter 14)
“But prejudice isn't all-or-nothing. We all fall along a spectrum ranging from mean-spirited supremacy to complete inclusion and equality. Your narrow-mindedness may not be at the extreme end of the spectrum, but it doesn't mean it's not there.” (chapter 16)
“When we hang up, I feel much better. Girlfriends are the best medicine.” (chapter 19)
“Today I feel like there's not a place on earth that will ever truly feel like home again.” (chapter 19)
“'Nothing like a little pie and ice cream when you're nursing a broken heart.'” (chapter 19)
“Patrice and I are over. All color just drained from my world.” (chapter 20)
“If saltwater needs to leave my system, I want it to come out my pores, not my poor, overworked tear ducts. I'm so very tired of crying.” (chapter 21)
“'You may have had to be the one to call it off, but if he wants you, he's going to have to come get you and prove that you aren't his second choice.'” (chapter 21)
“'Yes. That's what here means.' Oh, she's still got that sass I love. I can't help but smile.” (chapter 24)
“Patrice looks up into my eyes, and I would allow someone to take me out back and shoot me if I could kiss her right now.” (chapter 24)
“I'm nervous and a little frustrated that we have to rebuild things brick by brick, but I get it. Trust is easily broken and not to quickly restored.” (chapter 24)
“Let me tell it you in your own language. It's like when you've spooked a horse one too many times. Do you know what to do with that horse?' 'Yes, ma'am,' I say. 'Well, that's what you do when you've turned a woman skittish.” (chapter 24
(I received this book for free from the author. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own, as was my decision to write a review.)
October 6, 2020
Ok
The book felt a bit slow and in the end I was so disappointed. First of, for all her talk on wanting to be number one, Patrice ended up being the one sacrificing everything. Her suddenly establishing a business in the same town and deciding to go to dinner at Rhea’s ? That was weak and unrealistic to me. If she had to move to Texas, Austin would have made more sense. At least there she would have had decent traffic for a shop. As for the dinner with Rhea? Come on I could see the set up from miles away. She should have refused that dinner and not be so easy because he “apologized “. The author kept saying what a good guy Ryder was but in fact he was profoundly selfish. Basically expecting her to give up her life and adapt. He never tried to find solutions to make their relationship work. Come on Briggs was more invested in finding solutions than he was. While they were dating, he never actually went to LA just to connect and his behavior when she was in town was appalling. Secondly why did they have to live on the ranch? What’s wrong with his big house in town? At least there they would have some privacy because let’s face it his parents and in particular his mother were very intrusive. On top of that it’s easier to slide back when you live right there. My main issue with the book though was how the issue of race was explored. If you’re going to write about an interracial couple then you need to go all in. Of course we had the pedestrian racism of how being friends with black and hispanic people is ok but family is different. Ryder setting his family straight was fine but it felt superficial and minimal. He didn’t distance himself in any way so it was just talk. I’m please Rhea came around but what about his parents? The idea that apart from his family with everybody else in the book it was peaches and cream is ludicrous. She never had a direct racist encounter alone or while they were together? Even between them the topic of race never arose even in the context of how confortable it would be for her to live in a small town and raise children there. It made me uncomfortable.
The book felt a bit slow and in the end I was so disappointed. First of, for all her talk on wanting to be number one, Patrice ended up being the one sacrificing everything. Her suddenly establishing a business in the same town and deciding to go to dinner at Rhea’s ? That was weak and unrealistic to me. If she had to move to Texas, Austin would have made more sense. At least there she would have had decent traffic for a shop. As for the dinner with Rhea? Come on I could see the set up from miles away. She should have refused that dinner and not be so easy because he “apologized “. The author kept saying what a good guy Ryder was but in fact he was profoundly selfish. Basically expecting her to give up her life and adapt. He never tried to find solutions to make their relationship work. Come on Briggs was more invested in finding solutions than he was. While they were dating, he never actually went to LA just to connect and his behavior when she was in town was appalling. Secondly why did they have to live on the ranch? What’s wrong with his big house in town? At least there they would have some privacy because let’s face it his parents and in particular his mother were very intrusive. On top of that it’s easier to slide back when you live right there. My main issue with the book though was how the issue of race was explored. If you’re going to write about an interracial couple then you need to go all in. Of course we had the pedestrian racism of how being friends with black and hispanic people is ok but family is different. Ryder setting his family straight was fine but it felt superficial and minimal. He didn’t distance himself in any way so it was just talk. I’m please Rhea came around but what about his parents? The idea that apart from his family with everybody else in the book it was peaches and cream is ludicrous. She never had a direct racist encounter alone or while they were together? Even between them the topic of race never arose even in the context of how confortable it would be for her to live in a small town and raise children there. It made me uncomfortable.
September 3, 2020
This is such a good book!
I truly enjoyed reading it!
It's a feel-good & moving story.
Everything you want in a true romance.
Patrice & Ryder, steal your heart
from the very first pages to the last.
It has the small town charm
& the comfort of friends & family.
I loved everything about this
Must Read Story!!
I truly enjoyed reading it!
It's a feel-good & moving story.
Everything you want in a true romance.
Patrice & Ryder, steal your heart
from the very first pages to the last.
It has the small town charm
& the comfort of friends & family.
I loved everything about this
Must Read Story!!
October 1, 2020
I really enjoyed this mixed race romance. It took things slowly and thoroughly. It really fleshed out the characters and their life situations. We saw a good amount of Kat (heroine from the first book) and that was really fun. I’m excited to see what comes next in this series!
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 27, 2020
As sweet as pie.
I really enjoyed this book. First read from this author and I could hardly put it down. I loved how it was sweet, inspirational, and clean at the same time. I’m definitely reading more from this author.
I really enjoyed this book. First read from this author and I could hardly put it down. I loved how it was sweet, inspirational, and clean at the same time. I’m definitely reading more from this author.
September 9, 2020
A sweet clean read. If you love reading about cowboys and ranch life you will adore this story!
I received a copy from the author and all opinions are my own.
I received a copy from the author and all opinions are my own.
October 11, 2020
Beautifully written love story!!
Once I started reading, I was unable to put it down. Racially mixed couple handled well. It is the love story every woman dreams of having.
Once I started reading, I was unable to put it down. Racially mixed couple handled well. It is the love story every woman dreams of having.
October 30, 2020
Ok read
This was a decent read but dragged on too long. Patrice had a few too many hangups and became unlikable.
This was a decent read but dragged on too long. Patrice had a few too many hangups and became unlikable.
May 12, 2024
Loved this book
November 24, 2020
Patty's stories get better and better.
I really enjoyed Ryder and Patrice's story. As an Australian married to a man born in South Africa, I'll never understand the prejudice some people have regarding other races. The same held true for Ryder and Patrice, and I'm so glad they both stood firm against the prejudices both their families held against the other.
Wonderful story! Looking forward to the next book!
I really enjoyed Ryder and Patrice's story. As an Australian married to a man born in South Africa, I'll never understand the prejudice some people have regarding other races. The same held true for Ryder and Patrice, and I'm so glad they both stood firm against the prejudices both their families held against the other.
Wonderful story! Looking forward to the next book!
October 1, 2020
This is my favorite book in the Unforgettable Love Stories series by Patty H. Scott. Patrice truly was a wonderful character to get to know, and I loved her story. I truly appreciated the conflict in the story and how the characters once again came together to show reconciliation.
This story also tackled the very real issue of racial prejudice. I felt like it was handled in a realistic way and once again had me examining my own biases.
I received a copy of this book from the author. This review is my own, honest opinion.
This story also tackled the very real issue of racial prejudice. I felt like it was handled in a realistic way and once again had me examining my own biases.
I received a copy of this book from the author. This review is my own, honest opinion.
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