And Baby Makes Five

Texas Matchmakers #2

by Debra Clopton

And Baby Makes Five by Debra Clopton released on Mar 28, 2006 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian, Christian Romance, Inspirational, Contemporary

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

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

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be My Love, Cowboy was an absolutely sweet and heartfelt story that left me with a warm and happy feeling upon reading the last words of the novel. It is the second book in the Texas Matchmakers series. It can be read as a stand alone, but also works so well to continue the matchmaking theme in Mule Hollow. It was fun to catch up with characters from book one.

Lilly and Cort were pretty much thrown together due to circumstances and a very ornery donkey! Samantha, the donkey, really was fun and added a good bit of humor to the story. I really felt for Lilly and Cort and some of the obstacles that they were up against. Because of their pasts and things that were out of their control, both Cort and Lilly wondered if there could possibly be hope for either of them to find love in the future. Their story was definitely one that grabbed me and didn’t let go!

If you are a fan of contemporary fiction, Be My Love, Cowboy is definitely a title I’d recommend.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

You can read this review on my blog at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...

[Susan Snodgrass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this cowboy story so much. And adored the donkey and dog. They added heart to the story too.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this again on 9/1/2009 as I'm reading the whole series.

Enjoyed it the 2nd time around as much as the first. Maybe more since

more of the other characters were familiar

[Timothy Hendricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book very much. I am starting to get into this Author’s books. They are well thought out and well written. They have serious parts but also includes humor. There is no profanity and no sexually explicit dialogue. Just really good storytelling on the part of the Author making for a very enjoyable read.

This book was no exception. I really loved the two main characters in the story, Lilly Tripp’s and Cort Wells. Lily comes from several generations of women who haven’t had any luck with the men in their lives and as a result don’t have any use for them.

Cort was married to a woman very similar to the men Lilly and her Mother and Grandmothers have had experience with.

Both Lilly and Cort are pretty much loners and have recently become neighbors. Lilly is pregnant and could have a baby anytime soon.

What really adds humor to the story are their pets. Lilly has a pet donkey named Samantha who both Lilly and Cort believe is more human than donkey. Cort has a dog he rescued and named Loser. He is an interesting mutt of a dog. Samantha and Loser become friends. Samantha is always causing trouble.

Not only is it a great read but memorable one as well. I am glad I read it.

[Yvonne Cruz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is another touching and thoughtful Christian novel by this talented author. it’s the second book in the Texas Matchmakers series and takes place in the town of Mule Hallow, TX. We met our female character in the previous story. Lilly Tipps is 8 months pregnant, living in an isolated ranch and the protector of a very funny donkey named Samantha.Lily was brought up to believe men were useless and after her failed marriage, she believes it with her all heart.
Cort Wells is her neighbor and a newcomer to Mule Hallow. He is considered a grouch since he doesn’t smile, and keeps to himself. He has secrets and sorrows of his own that have changed him .
Cort and Lily meet because the mischievious donkey escapes to Cort’s barn . A sort of friendship starts and blossoms when Cort comes to Lily’s rescue more than once.
Both started rediscovering God and as the friendship deepens, their feelings for each other deepens as well. But one doesn’t feel they are good enough for the other , and both have been hurt in the marriage department.
This is a true story of believing in God and His plan for us . It is a story of learning to forgive ourselves, of hope, faith, of family and love.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

[Tina Ullrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lilly, raised by her "grannies", believes she is doomed to be a single parent to her child. Men are useless, no good scoundrels are the terms she was raised with. Her one month marriage ended in divorce and pregnant. This was fine with her, she just wants to be a good God loving mother.
Cort wants a family but thanks to mumps he not longer can have that family. His wife left him because of it. Now divorced he is seeking to find a quiet place to heal. To find what God has in store good him.
Thanks to a matchmaking donkey these two out their faith to the test and come out the other side. Samantha, the donkey, puts the two of them in each other's path as much as possible.
This store will have you laughing, cheering on Samantha, and coping at Joshua (Lily's baby), blessing Lacy's antics, and reading faster to get to the end for that HEA.

[Jessica Baker (A Baker's Perspective) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a sweet, romantic story. The pregnant damsel in distress gets saved by the grumpy neighbor. Who wouldn't want to read that? It made for a great story and I fell in love with the characters from the very first chapter.

Cort was a wonderful hero. He had the mean, macho look down (hence the reason the town talked about him I think). But...if you look deep inside, you find this loving and caring man with a heart of gold. Those make some of my favorite male heros. Tough exterior and soft interior. I enjoyed seeing him with Lily as it made more of that teddy bear guy appear more.

Romance lovers will enjoy this story and most likely read in one sitting. It was nice to be back in Mule Hollow again....I wonder who's next!? I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Sue Wolz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A touching, heartwarming love story. It is also a laugh out loud book. Lilly and Cort thought they could never to find true love. Both had had marriages that were disastrous. Lilly's husband left when she told him she was pregnant. Cort's wife took off because he couldn't give her children. They first met because of Samantha's troublemaking. Samantha was Lilly's donkey that thought she was a human. Wasn't a gate or door she couldn't open. Samantha was a real matchmaker as well as a regular mischief maker. One of the best stories I have ever read. I highly encourage you to read Be My Love, Cowboy by Debra Clopton.

[Jan Niblock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story just grabs you right from the start. I laughed so hard at Samantha; she is certainly one aware burro. She is definitely the hero of the story. The characters were very likable, you have Lilly who is one very strong determined woman. She is able to handle things that most woman would run from and this is because of her Grannies. Cort is one very messed up guy who keeps trying to do the right thing but for all of the wrong reasons. He has a big heart but a stubborn head. What a fun story to read.

[Sonja Netkovska · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review.
Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end. I've absolutely loved this story as much I loved the previous one. Lilly and Cort are perfect for each other, Samantha and Loser were perfect matchmakers. I can't wait to continue reading the rest of the series and I highly recommend it!!! Definitely a must read!!! Thank you Debra!!!

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a Hoot!

I laughed. I teared up. It was great! Seriously, though, this is definitely going in my favorites list. I love App and Stanley and their conversations always crack me up. Samantha was brilliant. There were some typos, a couple of them pretty bad, but they couldn't tear me away from the story.

If you enjoy south-western humor, cowboys, a solid plot, lovable and relatable characters, and inspirational romance, then you should read this book.

[EmbGram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, Samantha!

This book my be about the romance of Lilly and Cort, but the true lead character is Samantha, an aged burro. Sam is truly a qwerky, almost human little donkey, who manages to cause more mayhem than she is worth! With her sidekick Loser, she manages to bring together two stubborn and broken-hearted individuals to a God ordained marriage.

[Mary Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun storyline and crazy characters.

I enjoyed this book because of the characters and the adorable little town in Texas. It's all about love and you never know when it will hit you. There is a lot of laughter and conversions with God. A fun series to read.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a light and fun read. The 2 main characters had their own problems to resolve with God's guidance. The animals were just what was needed to keep the story a joy to read, especially since we have 2 donkeys of our own.

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eight months pregnant, stranded on a freezing winter night and in labor, loner Lilly Tipps has one hope and a prayer: her beloved little donkey Samantha. But is her desperate action enough to get the help she and her baby need?

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet western romance!

Debra’s books are always so fun - all the way through to the end! I enjoyed meeting Lily, Samantha, Cort and Loser. I love how Lily is such a feisty woman and how change of heart is evident by her thinking and actions. A cheery uplifting read 😄

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book!

If you want humor, love, and hilarious animals this is the book for you. I loved it. The humor is so funny. Debra’s story telling puts you right there. It’s well worth your time!

[Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Touching Little Romance

This is a refreshing and heartwarming romance with vulnerable and endearing moments as well as funny and adorable characters that will have you enjoying their unforgettable unconditional journey towards Love and Family.

[Paula L Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always good Readings that holds my attention to the very end. I'm

Full of love country suspense with kindness. I love clean language and books of love. Debra Compton has a great way with words.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

The people of Mule Hollow are trying to revive their town that has more men than woman. Cort Wells has a ranch next to Lilly Tipp. She's pregnant and alone. Cort wants no romantic entanglements. This book covered a lot of emotions. It was really great loved it just so much fun.

[Minga Dotson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet yet strange, wholesome romance.

Brought together by a donkey, neighbors fall in love while dealing with escape artist Samanthas crazy antics, like letting loose his horses and breaking into his alfalfa storage.

[Beverly Nance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

It keeps your interest as well as bringing in characters from book one. You don’t have to read the first one to be able to follow the second one. The stories each stand alone!

[Patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really a 3.5. It’s a decent story about Lilly, a young very pregnant divorcée and her grumpy new neighbor, Cort, her donkey Samantha, his dog Loser, and a small rural community looking to recruit more women.

[Melissa Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Christian story about family

She comes from a long line of women who have bad luck with men, leaving them single moms. He wants children but can't father them. Were they put together for a reason?

[Rose Marie Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

This book was just as good as the first one was. It had humor, sadness, laughter, bitterness, mystery and intrigue. It really was a great book. Made you feel you were right there with the whole story.

[Karen Brasher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be My Love, Cowboy

Lilly and Cort have a wonderfully fun story. There is a matchmaking mule and dog involved so you know it has to be funny. I highly recommend this book for a lot of laughter and clean romance.

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

We were briefly introduced to Lilly in Dream With Me, Cowboy and I was curious to learn what her story was. This was such a fun read – from Lilly and Cort’s first meeting, to the early arrival of Joshua (Lilly’s baby) and the antics of Samantha. When love is meant to be, why keeping fighting it thinking you know what is best for the other person. Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end. Definitely a must read and I can’t wait to meet more of the residents (old and new) of Mule Hollow. I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review.

[Wanda Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book

I liked how the main characters come to realize that you do better when we Lean on the Lord and let him lead us.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I loved this book, it is wonderful. Samantha and Loser are adorable and oh so funny. The romance is fantastic and realistic.

[charmaine White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice Story

Just what I needed to make my day.A really enjoyable story,I laughed and laughed until there were tears in my eyes.I couldn't put this one down.