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Mule Hollow Homecoming #1
Haar rodeo-cowboy (Inspirerend)
Alles wat Montana Brown gedink het sy van liefde en huwelike weet, stort in duie toe haar ouers uitmekaar gaan. Ontsteld keer sy terug na Mule Hollow in Texas. Sy gaan bly by familie en besluit om ’n ou droom te probeer bewaarheid. Sy wil ’n cowgirl word.
Sy probeer haar uiterste bes om nie te swig vir die sjarme van ’n heeltemal té aantreklike cowboy nie. Luke Holden jaag sy eie droom na. Hy wil sy beesplaas uitbrei. ’n Vrou is nie op sy wenslysie nie. Maar die mense van Mule Hollow gooi die lasso’s uit om Luke en Montana bymekaar te bring; met ’n bietjie geloof en liefde.
Sy probeer haar uiterste bes om nie te swig vir die sjarme van ’n heeltemal té aantreklike cowboy nie. Luke Holden jaag sy eie droom na. Hy wil sy beesplaas uitbrei. ’n Vrou is nie op sy wenslysie nie. Maar die mense van Mule Hollow gooi die lasso’s uit om Luke en Montana bymekaar te bring; met ’n bietjie geloof en liefde.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Debra Clopton
137 books1,183 followersInternational 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.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
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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!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
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.
Visit Debra's website at http://www.debraclopton.com
Check out her Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.clopton.5
Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/debraclopton
Contact her at Debraclopton@yamil.com
Sign up for Debra's newsletter and contests at http://debraclopton.com/contest
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!
Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/debraclopton
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February 21, 2015
I was introduced to Mule Hollow in An August Bride. I quickly realized that the marriage posse had been to work in previous books. I was intrigued because they were so much fun in the book and I wanted to read about more of their meddling ways. It really isn't hard to read one book and find another waiting in the wings that you want to read.
Montana and Luke are two people who are not looking for a relationship. They both have plans and dreams that do not include falling in love. She wants to live her dream as a rodeo barrel racer, and he wants to build up a legacy to take care of his brothers and their offspring. It doesn't take long for the posse to link them together and see that they are a good fit.
Both Montana and Luke come from dysfunctional families. Her father is controlling, his father told him he would be worthless. Both come from broken homes and broken spirits. Healing and faith is theme that help them overcome adversity and become better people.
This book a contemporary western. It centers around a rodeo that brings a small town together. It also has strong christian themes.
Montana and Luke are two people who are not looking for a relationship. They both have plans and dreams that do not include falling in love. She wants to live her dream as a rodeo barrel racer, and he wants to build up a legacy to take care of his brothers and their offspring. It doesn't take long for the posse to link them together and see that they are a good fit.
Both Montana and Luke come from dysfunctional families. Her father is controlling, his father told him he would be worthless. Both come from broken homes and broken spirits. Healing and faith is theme that help them overcome adversity and become better people.
This book a contemporary western. It centers around a rodeo that brings a small town together. It also has strong christian themes.
July 30, 2012
Debra Clopton has done it once again. Her Mule Hollow books are hits every time. If you have not read any I suggest finding her bibliography and start with book one and read them all. All three series are all connected. In each book you are bound to have a visit from people you met in the previous books. The three series are: Mule Hollow Matchmakers – 19 books The Men of Mule Hollow – 4 books & now this series Mule Hollow Homecoming.
Montana Brown gave up her dream to please her father. Instead of a barrel racing rodeo cowgirl she was an accountant, until her dad let her down. Her parents divorce shattered her life. Cousin Lacy Brown Matlock has opened their ranch to Montana and her horse, Murdock. She practices her barrel racing daily and helps take care of their adorable six month old son, Tate. Montana knows she has to let go of her anger and forgive her father, she's just not ready. She is ready to live her life and her dreams. Her goals did not include a man in her life, especially not Luke Holden.
Luke Holden and his brothers, Jess & Colt, are building a ranch to be part of their families legacy. Their parents bad marriage has left the three of them shying away from marriage though. Luke goes on a date now and them and clearly lets them know it is only a date. With Montana he can't even get that one date. The Mule Hollow Matchmakers have decided the two of them belong together and they use all their wiles to prove it.
Samantha the donkey (who acts like a human) makes her appearance in this book along with our friends from the diner, the matchmakers and a few others you would have met in previous books.
Always fun and mischief in Mule Hollow, Texas.
This book will be released 9/20/11
This book received through NetGalley for Review
Montana Brown gave up her dream to please her father. Instead of a barrel racing rodeo cowgirl she was an accountant, until her dad let her down. Her parents divorce shattered her life. Cousin Lacy Brown Matlock has opened their ranch to Montana and her horse, Murdock. She practices her barrel racing daily and helps take care of their adorable six month old son, Tate. Montana knows she has to let go of her anger and forgive her father, she's just not ready. She is ready to live her life and her dreams. Her goals did not include a man in her life, especially not Luke Holden.
Luke Holden and his brothers, Jess & Colt, are building a ranch to be part of their families legacy. Their parents bad marriage has left the three of them shying away from marriage though. Luke goes on a date now and them and clearly lets them know it is only a date. With Montana he can't even get that one date. The Mule Hollow Matchmakers have decided the two of them belong together and they use all their wiles to prove it.
Samantha the donkey (who acts like a human) makes her appearance in this book along with our friends from the diner, the matchmakers and a few others you would have met in previous books.
Always fun and mischief in Mule Hollow, Texas.
This book will be released 9/20/11
This book received through NetGalley for Review
October 26, 2011
I love reading all about the people in Mule Hollow. They are one funny bunch.
June 21, 2024
Forgiveness
Montana was starting a whole new life after the separation of her Mother and Father. Her Father had always demanded so much of Montana, had always put a false front up for other people and wanted his own way. Montana left home and went to stay in a small town named Mule Hollow. Here she met Luke, the cowboy every single woman was after. Would he and Montana learn to forgive, love, and grow old together?
Montana was starting a whole new life after the separation of her Mother and Father. Her Father had always demanded so much of Montana, had always put a false front up for other people and wanted his own way. Montana left home and went to stay in a small town named Mule Hollow. Here she met Luke, the cowboy every single woman was after. Would he and Montana learn to forgive, love, and grow old together?
August 18, 2024
A-little slow in the beginning, but great on tackling forgiveness. I like these words “ forgiveness is a tough thing when you don’t want to let it go. But it’s something you have to do for yourself. And it’s something that you have to work at sometimes.”
January 18, 2020
This is a well written book with a great storyline. The three matchmakers are funny and the adventure that Luke and Montana take you on to find love is wonderful.
October 16, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book! It was fun to watch the interchanges between 2 people who neither one want to get involved, until the do!
September 21, 2022
This was a pretty good book.
March 4, 2025
For someone with good memory, for me to have forgotten this book almost entirely in just two weeks tells how "good" this book was. Sadly forgettable.
May 24, 2013
My local library has a large bookshelf filled with paperback romances, so I've been reading a lot of the Love Inspired books.
Montana Brown is mourning her parents’ divorce and returns to Mule Hollow to see Lacy and Clint, and to decide what she wants to do with her life. In her mid-20s, she has a degree in accounting but secretly harbors dreams of being a rodeo champion (she is an excellent barrel racer). She then meets Luke Holden, who’s easy on the eyes and very friendly. He asks her out, but is rebuffed. He’s gun-shy about marriage as well, since he comes from a dysfunctional family himself.
Luke states emphatically that dates with him come with no strings attached; he’s Mr. Right Now, not Mr. Right. I loved his easygoing attitude and friendliness. He sees Montana’s distress at the dissolution of her parents’ marriage and urges her to open up.
Meanwhile, the Mule Hollow matchmakers are planning a series of rodeos to put their little town on the map. At one point, though, one of the Mule Hollow matchmakers is telling rake Luke Holden to smooth things over with Erica, a woman whom he’s dated twice and who has just thrown a drink at him. Excuse me? Erica is the one you should be talking to: she lied about her intentions to him, and she threw a drink at him. How is this mess his fault?
Then the women talk about Luke not “taking his life seriously.” Why should he? He’s young and ambitious. He wants to build and develop a working ranch, which is not an easy feat. Why does he need to get married to accomplish that goal? There’s a scripture in the Song of Solomon (one of the most beautiful love stories ever) in which a woman states that she does not want her friends interfering in her life.
The matchmakers all mean well; they’re all happily married themselves, but they’re often annoying and overbearing. The warm, friendly way that Montana and Luke get together make this book worth searching for.
Montana Brown is mourning her parents’ divorce and returns to Mule Hollow to see Lacy and Clint, and to decide what she wants to do with her life. In her mid-20s, she has a degree in accounting but secretly harbors dreams of being a rodeo champion (she is an excellent barrel racer). She then meets Luke Holden, who’s easy on the eyes and very friendly. He asks her out, but is rebuffed. He’s gun-shy about marriage as well, since he comes from a dysfunctional family himself.
Luke states emphatically that dates with him come with no strings attached; he’s Mr. Right Now, not Mr. Right. I loved his easygoing attitude and friendliness. He sees Montana’s distress at the dissolution of her parents’ marriage and urges her to open up.
Meanwhile, the Mule Hollow matchmakers are planning a series of rodeos to put their little town on the map. At one point, though, one of the Mule Hollow matchmakers is telling rake Luke Holden to smooth things over with Erica, a woman whom he’s dated twice and who has just thrown a drink at him. Excuse me? Erica is the one you should be talking to: she lied about her intentions to him, and she threw a drink at him. How is this mess his fault?
Then the women talk about Luke not “taking his life seriously.” Why should he? He’s young and ambitious. He wants to build and develop a working ranch, which is not an easy feat. Why does he need to get married to accomplish that goal? There’s a scripture in the Song of Solomon (one of the most beautiful love stories ever) in which a woman states that she does not want her friends interfering in her life.
The matchmakers all mean well; they’re all happily married themselves, but they’re often annoying and overbearing. The warm, friendly way that Montana and Luke get together make this book worth searching for.
September 19, 2011
I requested Her Rodeo Cowboy from NetGalley awhile back, the Harlequin books of the month are my secret obsession. (This may be the first time I'm actually admitting this!) It doesn't matter what line it is, I love them all. However, I don't have much experience with the Love Inspired lines. Also, I believe this was my first experience reading one of Debra Cloptons books!
I was looking forward to curling up in my reading chair, with a cup of tea and spending an afternoon with this book. I definitely wasn't disappointed.
This was a sweet story about Montana and Luke, Montana has aspirations of being a champion barrel racer, after quitting her job as an accountant. Luke is building a successful ranch with his brothers, and neither are looking for love after watching their parents relationships crumble. But of course, fate (or God, since this is a Love Inspired book) has different plans for the two!
What I Loved about this book:
*The women from the county playing matchmaker! I always love small town life books, and these characters made it all the more fun!
*That Montana was the one chasing her goals. So many times in these books, the man is the one chasing rodeo dreams, not the woman. So I LOVED this aspect
What I didn't care for about this book:
*The cheesy accents of Stanley, App and Sam. The fact that no one else had even the slightest accent, this really annoyed me.
*That Luke on the cover looks NOTHING like how I picture Luke!
All in all? If you're looking for a good quick read, a chance to escape for an afternoon? Her Rodeo Cowboy by Debra Clopton is an endearing story that will leave you waiting for another installment in the Mule Hollow series!
I was looking forward to curling up in my reading chair, with a cup of tea and spending an afternoon with this book. I definitely wasn't disappointed.
This was a sweet story about Montana and Luke, Montana has aspirations of being a champion barrel racer, after quitting her job as an accountant. Luke is building a successful ranch with his brothers, and neither are looking for love after watching their parents relationships crumble. But of course, fate (or God, since this is a Love Inspired book) has different plans for the two!
What I Loved about this book:
*The women from the county playing matchmaker! I always love small town life books, and these characters made it all the more fun!
*That Montana was the one chasing her goals. So many times in these books, the man is the one chasing rodeo dreams, not the woman. So I LOVED this aspect
What I didn't care for about this book:
*The cheesy accents of Stanley, App and Sam. The fact that no one else had even the slightest accent, this really annoyed me.
*That Luke on the cover looks NOTHING like how I picture Luke!
All in all? If you're looking for a good quick read, a chance to escape for an afternoon? Her Rodeo Cowboy by Debra Clopton is an endearing story that will leave you waiting for another installment in the Mule Hollow series!
September 18, 2011
I loved this story. I have only read one other book set in Mule Hollow and enjoyed that one and this one is really good. We meet some of the other residents of Mule Hollow and the matchmaking ladies. In this book they set there sights on Montana and Luke. Montana is staying with her cousin Lacy and helping look after her nephew Tate while training for barrel racing. Luke provides stock for the rodeo and also has a brother involved in bull riding. Montana has left here job with her father as an accountant after finding out he had an affair is quite angry with him. She is dealing with this issue and is not looking for love. Luke like wise is not looking for love and has dealt with issues with his father also. While neither is looking for love the matchmakers have other ideas. I love seeing these ladies work. There are alot of humourous incidents which add to the story. The book deals with anger, forgiveness, and overcoming issues from the past. A good read.
February 11, 2016
Loved this book! But I am always happy to visit Mule Hollow! That town just has this place in my heart. I dearly care for all the characters, and this book is no different! The matchmaking posse is truly a delight! Luke, the latest hunky cowboy, is such a treasure! I appreciated his story of not letting life's circumstances give him reason to not be the person God intended! Good thing for me to always remember as the challenges in life come...
I can't wait to read the about the next two Holden brothers. I am way behind, but determined not to let their stories go unread! :)
I can't wait to read the about the next two Holden brothers. I am way behind, but determined not to let their stories go unread! :)
April 19, 2012
A fun romp around the barrels in this rodeo romance. Though neither is looking for love, Montana and Luke run smack-dab into it. I love how clueless Luke is at the beginning. So very... male. But with the help of the local "posse" of matchmakers, he gets it figured out. The interaction between Montana and Luke is fun and feisty. A good read to relax and unwind with, suitable for any age interested in romance.
June 12, 2016
Mule Hollow Homecoming #1 Montana Brown became a CPA to please her father. She wanted to be a barrel racer but gave that up to go to college. When her parents divorce she is hurt and decides to try the rodeo again. she visits her cousin in Mule Hollow and Meets Luke Holden. The matchmaker posse is after them! Can she forgive and let go of the anger she feels for her father?
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March 8, 2013Good book, liked the ending.
September 14, 2013
EXCELLENT NOVEL, NO DEEP AND PASSIONATE LOVE SCENES. MONTANA BROWN HAD TO LET GO OF HER ANGER, TOWARDS HER UNFAITHFUL FATHER, TO SUBMIT HER FEELINGS FOR SEXY, COWBOY LUKE HOLDEN.
May 7, 2014
I could read it over and over again!!! you did a great job Debra Clopton!!
January 27, 2015
This book was pretty good.
January 30, 2016
Luke Holden and Montana Brown meet as she is barrel racing. Will the match makers of Mule Hollow get to them? Can Montana forgive her father for what he has done?
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