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The Carsons of Lone Rock #3
One Night Rancher
When best friends spend the night together, will a forbidden kiss change everything? Find out in the next The Carsons of Lone Rock novel by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.
It started with one simple favor
Now one night together has the promise of more…
No one knows tough-as-nails bar owner Cara Thompson better than her best friend, rancher Jace Carson. And when Cara needs someone to stay with her at Lone Rock’s most historic, and possibly haunted, hotel to purchase it, Jace is the man for the job—even when the only furnished room has just one bed. One night shouldn’t be enough to change years of friendship, but a single kiss melts away years of restraint. As the sun rises, Cara might have secured her hotel, but has she ruined her friendship with Jace forever?
It started with one simple favor
Now one night together has the promise of more…
No one knows tough-as-nails bar owner Cara Thompson better than her best friend, rancher Jace Carson. And when Cara needs someone to stay with her at Lone Rock’s most historic, and possibly haunted, hotel to purchase it, Jace is the man for the job—even when the only furnished room has just one bed. One night shouldn’t be enough to change years of friendship, but a single kiss melts away years of restraint. As the sun rises, Cara might have secured her hotel, but has she ruined her friendship with Jace forever?
218 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2023
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Maisey Yates
1,164 books3,002 followersNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit. In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book.
Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard.
She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.
Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard.
She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.
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December 1, 2022
Rating 4.5
ARC provided by NetGalley and Harlequin in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Friends to lovers. Cara has had feelings for her best friend Jace for a long time. But sadly he treats her more like a sister, as well a "best friend" and Cara want's so much more.
Jace faced a devastating lost at a young age and with that lost he shut his emotions and heart off to any kind of deep relationships or love. He loved his family but again kept them at arms length. But Cara was different, she was his best friends and also she reminded him of his sister Sophia. So he became Cara's protector as well as her best friend. Did he notice she was beautiful, intelligent and kind, absolutely but that was a closed door for him.
Cara inherited her grandfathers bar and she loves running it keeping it viable. But she's also ready to do something else as well, expand some how. Well an opportunity presents itself when the haunted hotel next door is for sale. Part of of the prerequisite to buy the hotel is spending a night there. Cara shares with Jace that she is thinking of purchasing the hotel and how she is required to spend the night to ensure she won't back out of the deal because of the ghost or haunting aspect. Jace decided to spend the night with her to protect her from any "ghost". Jace was also thinking of partnering and helping Cara, if she was open to the idea, in the purchase of the hotel. Jace has pretty much come to the decision he is done with the rodeo circuit. Jace had a tendency to help friends and family in their business adventures.
During the night stay at the hotel the two opened up like never before and some truths were revealed of their feelings and thoughts they have been harboring for each other. That intern shifted their perspective of each other and began the process of "what if's".
I loved these two characters and their friendship. It was such a solid and treasured relationship. Even though Jace was aware but refused to acknowledge his feelings for Cara. And Cara was such a strong and loving friend who knew there was so much more to Jace than he presented to others. Cara and Jace took the bold step to see how their attraction to each other would play out. And boy what a beautiful thing to behold. It was sexy, sweet and had some funny moments too. Also loved that theses two really communicated well and embraced the progress of their feelings and were all in.
Maisey Yates did a wonderful job with the friends to lovers troupe. Appreciated the heart and emotion as well as the adult progression of their relationship. And always love the family aspect of her romances.
So for those with safety issues, during their friendship Jace was not celibate. I didn't have a problem with it as he closed off any romantic relationship with anyone, he only had ONS. But again this might be an issue for others.
Definitely recommend this one.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Harlequin in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Friends to lovers. Cara has had feelings for her best friend Jace for a long time. But sadly he treats her more like a sister, as well a "best friend" and Cara want's so much more.
Jace faced a devastating lost at a young age and with that lost he shut his emotions and heart off to any kind of deep relationships or love. He loved his family but again kept them at arms length. But Cara was different, she was his best friends and also she reminded him of his sister Sophia. So he became Cara's protector as well as her best friend. Did he notice she was beautiful, intelligent and kind, absolutely but that was a closed door for him.
Cara inherited her grandfathers bar and she loves running it keeping it viable. But she's also ready to do something else as well, expand some how. Well an opportunity presents itself when the haunted hotel next door is for sale. Part of of the prerequisite to buy the hotel is spending a night there. Cara shares with Jace that she is thinking of purchasing the hotel and how she is required to spend the night to ensure she won't back out of the deal because of the ghost or haunting aspect. Jace decided to spend the night with her to protect her from any "ghost". Jace was also thinking of partnering and helping Cara, if she was open to the idea, in the purchase of the hotel. Jace has pretty much come to the decision he is done with the rodeo circuit. Jace had a tendency to help friends and family in their business adventures.
During the night stay at the hotel the two opened up like never before and some truths were revealed of their feelings and thoughts they have been harboring for each other. That intern shifted their perspective of each other and began the process of "what if's".
I loved these two characters and their friendship. It was such a solid and treasured relationship. Even though Jace was aware but refused to acknowledge his feelings for Cara. And Cara was such a strong and loving friend who knew there was so much more to Jace than he presented to others. Cara and Jace took the bold step to see how their attraction to each other would play out. And boy what a beautiful thing to behold. It was sexy, sweet and had some funny moments too. Also loved that theses two really communicated well and embraced the progress of their feelings and were all in.
Maisey Yates did a wonderful job with the friends to lovers troupe. Appreciated the heart and emotion as well as the adult progression of their relationship. And always love the family aspect of her romances.
So for those with safety issues, during their friendship Jace was not celibate. I didn't have a problem with it as he closed off any romantic relationship with anyone, he only had ONS. But again this might be an issue for others.
Definitely recommend this one.
January 1, 2024
2 Stars for One Night Rancher (audiobook) by Maisey Yates read by Samantha Cook.
It just seemed unlikely that the guy would keep the girl unknowingly in the friend zone for all this time. And then decide to marry her on the spot without loving her and she realizes this and she tells him exactly how much she doesn’t need him and it still works out.
It just seemed unlikely that the guy would keep the girl unknowingly in the friend zone for all this time. And then decide to marry her on the spot without loving her and she realizes this and she tells him exactly how much she doesn’t need him and it still works out.
November 22, 2022
I was provided an arc e-copy by the publisher Harlequin Desire and the author
Maisey Yates so I can give a honest review thank you do much for sending me a copy.
Wow just wow I fell in love with One Night Rancher it was a delightful read can't wait to get this book when he comes. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Happy Reading
Lisa 📚
Maisey Yates so I can give a honest review thank you do much for sending me a copy.
Wow just wow I fell in love with One Night Rancher it was a delightful read can't wait to get this book when he comes. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Happy Reading
Lisa 📚
February 14, 2025
I really wished it was longer and the H was a bit more romantic.
December 27, 2022
Quick Summary: A BFF to lovers romance
My Review: One Night Rancher by Maisey Yates was a friends to partners story.
About the Book: This book had a very simple storyline. Its running themes were about finding hope, embracing love, healing from loss, and appreciating the signs and wonders around us.
About the Characters:
Jace: Cowboy, son, brother, best friend to Cara
Jace suffered a great loss in his life. As a result, he became afraid to hope and imagine a future for his life. He was conditional with his feelings and guarded with his heart.
Cara: Bartender, Entrepreneur, only child, best friend to Jace
Cara was dealt a bad hand in life, but she didn't let it break her. She learned to stand up for herself early on. When she faced loss, she didn't allow it to derail her plans. She was open to the possibilities before her.
About the Romance: Jace and Cara had been friends since middle school. They cared for each other and trusted one another. Although they had noticed each other in passing (so to speak), they never acted on anything...until they did. Thereafter, things heated up pretty quickly.
About the Conflict: Finding forever with a BFF partnership can be scary. Will Jace and Cara figure things out before all is lost?
My Final Say: Readers who enjoy the friends to lovers trope will enjoy this story. The book is fast-paced and flows fairly well.
Other: Flint's story interests me. What's up with his situation?
Rating: 3/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
I voluntarily read this story. The words I have shared are my own. Thanks to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided access to this work in exchange for an honest review.
My Review: One Night Rancher by Maisey Yates was a friends to partners story.
About the Book: This book had a very simple storyline. Its running themes were about finding hope, embracing love, healing from loss, and appreciating the signs and wonders around us.
About the Characters:
Jace: Cowboy, son, brother, best friend to Cara
Jace suffered a great loss in his life. As a result, he became afraid to hope and imagine a future for his life. He was conditional with his feelings and guarded with his heart.
Cara: Bartender, Entrepreneur, only child, best friend to Jace
Cara was dealt a bad hand in life, but she didn't let it break her. She learned to stand up for herself early on. When she faced loss, she didn't allow it to derail her plans. She was open to the possibilities before her.
About the Romance: Jace and Cara had been friends since middle school. They cared for each other and trusted one another. Although they had noticed each other in passing (so to speak), they never acted on anything...until they did. Thereafter, things heated up pretty quickly.
About the Conflict: Finding forever with a BFF partnership can be scary. Will Jace and Cara figure things out before all is lost?
My Final Say: Readers who enjoy the friends to lovers trope will enjoy this story. The book is fast-paced and flows fairly well.
Other: Flint's story interests me. What's up with his situation?
Rating: 3/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
I voluntarily read this story. The words I have shared are my own. Thanks to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided access to this work in exchange for an honest review.
July 22, 2023
This is the third book in the series, a friends to lovers story. I did not read the first two books, so am a bit perplexed about the Carson family dynamics. Jace's beloved sister, Sophia, died from cancer when he was 13, and since he was closest to her, her death seems to have affected him more than anyone else in the family. Clearly, he needed counseling, but didn't get it. Shortly there after, when the family moved back to Texas, he meet Cara Summers, a year younger them him, Sophia's age, when he found her crying after she had been mistreated by not only the mean girls at school, but the administration as well. Then and there they became best friend, Jace transferring his protective nature from Sophia to Cara. He became hollow after Sophia died and just followed his father and brothers into the rodeo circuit, winning buckles because he was good at it, but not because it was an ambition. Nearing thirty, he envies his best friend who has dreams of buying the local hotel to expand her business from the bar that she inherited from her grandfather. But she is required to spend the night there, since some other perspective buyers claimed it was haunted. Jace has already decided that he is not returning to the circuit and insists on spending the night with Cara, just like they have gone camping together in the past. But that night both seem to feel a change in their relationship. Will Jace be brave enough to allow himself to love Cara as a woman and not just his buddy? You won't know until the very end.
This is a well written story with likable characters and an easy read. I read an ARC that I received from the publisher via NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
This is a well written story with likable characters and an easy read. I read an ARC that I received from the publisher via NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
January 20, 2023
Cara Thompson is Jace Carson's best friend since junior high. Jace has been feeling a little unsettled lately and not sure if he is returning to the rodeo. Cara runs the bar in town that her grandfather left to her. Cara wants to buy the old hotel and town and fix it. Cara and Jace team up together to fix the bar up. Cara has to spend one night in the hotel to be able to purchase the property and Jace stays with her. After getting a little tipsy Cara spells her secrets to Jace. After spending the night together Jace decides he wants to marry Cara and stay in town. Cara is really in love with Jace; but he doesn't seem to be able to love anyone.
January 23, 2023
What do you do if you’ve been in love with your hunky best friend like forever and you give him a challenge he can’t resist? Well, you do like Cara did, you act on the passion and take advantage of him “helping you.”
I liked Cara. She’s a strong person who knows what she wants and who she wants.
Jace, on the other hand, spends most of the book with his head up his behind. The single cigarette scene was a turn off.
I’m happy for report Jace finally gets his head screwed on straight and Cara gets her wish.
I’m eager to tackle the Buck and Boone stories because Yates keeps dropping teasers!
Thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for the advance read.
I liked Cara. She’s a strong person who knows what she wants and who she wants.
Jace, on the other hand, spends most of the book with his head up his behind. The single cigarette scene was a turn off.
I’m happy for report Jace finally gets his head screwed on straight and Cara gets her wish.
I’m eager to tackle the Buck and Boone stories because Yates keeps dropping teasers!
Thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for the advance read.
October 27, 2022
Too damn cute, love it , i knew Maisey would not disappoint, she never does
I love the story and friend to lovers .
How the heal each other . Perfect cute little read .
I love the story and friend to lovers .
How the heal each other . Perfect cute little read .
February 16, 2023
2.5 stars
It seems all of the stories in this series are shorter than this author’s usual full-length books but longer than a typical novella. In most cases, I love her novellas and her novels. Something about this series is just not connecting with me the way her other stories have through the years.
Cara and Jace do a lot of ruminating. A LOT. The bulk of this story takes place over 3 or 4 days, most of which is spent with them in deep thought. There is dialogue between them, but not very much. And while they are sharing the page through much of this thinking, they are so internally focused it’s almost as if they are not in the same room at all. That leads me to feel like I’m being told they love each other and have feelings for each other instead of being shown these things. It’s a shame since Maisey Yates is usually a master of big emotions with her characters.
The premise of this book is great, but there are holes along the way. The continuity is off; is it Sunday or Thursday or some other day? Was Cara raised by her mom’s dad or her dad’s dad? Little things, but little things that can take you out of the story.
There were so many things that could have been great in this book. Cara’s refusal to back down and to make sure that Jace knew she could see behind his bull, Jace’s surprise at his strong reactions to Cara, and the hope and faith aspect that runs through, are all beautiful things. They just weren’t striking the right chord with how they were being laid out.
I love this author, and I’m not giving up. Not even on this series since I have an extreme FOMO that tells me if I decide to skip a book it’ll be the wonderful tale I keep expecting. This story is sweet and I did find myself wanting to read on to see how things would be resolved, but it fell flat.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
It seems all of the stories in this series are shorter than this author’s usual full-length books but longer than a typical novella. In most cases, I love her novellas and her novels. Something about this series is just not connecting with me the way her other stories have through the years.
Cara and Jace do a lot of ruminating. A LOT. The bulk of this story takes place over 3 or 4 days, most of which is spent with them in deep thought. There is dialogue between them, but not very much. And while they are sharing the page through much of this thinking, they are so internally focused it’s almost as if they are not in the same room at all. That leads me to feel like I’m being told they love each other and have feelings for each other instead of being shown these things. It’s a shame since Maisey Yates is usually a master of big emotions with her characters.
The premise of this book is great, but there are holes along the way. The continuity is off; is it Sunday or Thursday or some other day? Was Cara raised by her mom’s dad or her dad’s dad? Little things, but little things that can take you out of the story.
There were so many things that could have been great in this book. Cara’s refusal to back down and to make sure that Jace knew she could see behind his bull, Jace’s surprise at his strong reactions to Cara, and the hope and faith aspect that runs through, are all beautiful things. They just weren’t striking the right chord with how they were being laid out.
I love this author, and I’m not giving up. Not even on this series since I have an extreme FOMO that tells me if I decide to skip a book it’ll be the wonderful tale I keep expecting. This story is sweet and I did find myself wanting to read on to see how things would be resolved, but it fell flat.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
December 25, 2022
I received a copy of this from the publisher, through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the premise of this book, and the heated times were ok (this is from the "desire' Harlequin line), but the storytelling was incredibly obnoxious. It seemed the author would have liked to write it in first person but had to switch to third. This book has absolutely no 'show, don't tell.' It's almost like it's intended for moronic readers who need everything explained to death, so they don't miss the fact that the hero is indecisive and tortured, and the heroine is her own woman who overcame adversity. I did a word search, and "because' is present 281 times in a relatively short book because we are told minutely what the characters believe and why. About everything. All the time. It was tiresome and incredibly dull at times. The plot was rushed, the conflict not existing, and even the chemistry was forced. I'm sad because it could have been a great story if told differently and if the characters actually had any arcs.
I really liked the premise of this book, and the heated times were ok (this is from the "desire' Harlequin line), but the storytelling was incredibly obnoxious. It seemed the author would have liked to write it in first person but had to switch to third. This book has absolutely no 'show, don't tell.' It's almost like it's intended for moronic readers who need everything explained to death, so they don't miss the fact that the hero is indecisive and tortured, and the heroine is her own woman who overcame adversity. I did a word search, and "because' is present 281 times in a relatively short book because we are told minutely what the characters believe and why. About everything. All the time. It was tiresome and incredibly dull at times. The plot was rushed, the conflict not existing, and even the chemistry was forced. I'm sad because it could have been a great story if told differently and if the characters actually had any arcs.
November 17, 2022
I have been looking forward to Jace and Cara's story for a long time, and Maisey Yates did not disappoint! I am a sucker for a friend-to-lovers romance, and this one was spot on in every way.
Cara has been in love with her best friend since middle school, which has impacted her life in every way. She wants Jace, but she also knows that Jace loves her as a sister, not as a partner or a lover.
Jace Carson has forgotten how to love. No, it's not that he's forgotten how; it's that he refuses to. When he lost his sister Sophia when he was twelve, he shut down his emotions so that he could never get hurt again. Sure, he loves his family, but he keeps everyone at arm's length, so it doesn't hurt quite so bad when they leave. He also doesn't believe in having a dream in life. Dreams mean you look towards the future, and Jace doesn't know how to do that. He lives in the moment, rides the rodeo, and when he's not out on the circuit, he's helping his friends and family with their businesses. That includes Cara, as she runs her grandfather's bar now that he's passed away.
And then, Jace makes the decision to stay with her at the local hotel she wants to buy. They must stay there for one night to prove that the 'haunting' doesn't scare her before she can buy the place. One night alone together in an empty hotel, an unexpected confession and a man who's given permission to acknowledge the feelings he's always had for his best friend change their lives.
Maisey Yates penned Jace's character in such an honest, heartbreaking, and honest way about how grief changes a person. Jace never dealt with the death of his sister. He chose, instead, to live life in a way Sophia would not be proud of. He knew it, but there was no way for him to open himself up to deal with the loss and consider a future with someone that he could lose just as easily as he lost his sister. His grief stole his ability to dream, hope, and love in the true sense of the word.
What I loved about this book was even though Cara was clearly in love with Jace for years, she also stood on her own two feet and didn't let him dictate her life for her. She could have written Jace off and moved on with her life, but she understood that Jace was broken. He didn't need anyone to fix him, he just needed someone to love him in a way that might one day heal him.
You don't want to miss this edition of the Carsons of Lone Rock. Once you start, you won't put it down until you're finished. The love these two people have for each other is palpable on the page, but so is the grief that consumes Jace every minute of the day.
If you love a friend-to-lovers story with depth and heart, you'll love One Night Rancher!
Cara has been in love with her best friend since middle school, which has impacted her life in every way. She wants Jace, but she also knows that Jace loves her as a sister, not as a partner or a lover.
Jace Carson has forgotten how to love. No, it's not that he's forgotten how; it's that he refuses to. When he lost his sister Sophia when he was twelve, he shut down his emotions so that he could never get hurt again. Sure, he loves his family, but he keeps everyone at arm's length, so it doesn't hurt quite so bad when they leave. He also doesn't believe in having a dream in life. Dreams mean you look towards the future, and Jace doesn't know how to do that. He lives in the moment, rides the rodeo, and when he's not out on the circuit, he's helping his friends and family with their businesses. That includes Cara, as she runs her grandfather's bar now that he's passed away.
And then, Jace makes the decision to stay with her at the local hotel she wants to buy. They must stay there for one night to prove that the 'haunting' doesn't scare her before she can buy the place. One night alone together in an empty hotel, an unexpected confession and a man who's given permission to acknowledge the feelings he's always had for his best friend change their lives.
Maisey Yates penned Jace's character in such an honest, heartbreaking, and honest way about how grief changes a person. Jace never dealt with the death of his sister. He chose, instead, to live life in a way Sophia would not be proud of. He knew it, but there was no way for him to open himself up to deal with the loss and consider a future with someone that he could lose just as easily as he lost his sister. His grief stole his ability to dream, hope, and love in the true sense of the word.
What I loved about this book was even though Cara was clearly in love with Jace for years, she also stood on her own two feet and didn't let him dictate her life for her. She could have written Jace off and moved on with her life, but she understood that Jace was broken. He didn't need anyone to fix him, he just needed someone to love him in a way that might one day heal him.
You don't want to miss this edition of the Carsons of Lone Rock. Once you start, you won't put it down until you're finished. The love these two people have for each other is palpable on the page, but so is the grief that consumes Jace every minute of the day.
If you love a friend-to-lovers story with depth and heart, you'll love One Night Rancher!
January 24, 2023
One Night Rancher by Maisey Yates, book three in her The Carsons of Lone Rock series, is Jace and Cara’s friends-to-lovers story. Jace Carson has forgotten how to love; or rather he couldn’t. Losing his sister Sophia, when he was twelve, was devastating. With that lost he shut down his emotions and heart to any kind of deep relationships or love; so that he could never get hurt again. He loved his family but again kept them at arm’s length, so it doesn't hurt quite so bad when they leave. But Cara was different, she was his best friends and she reminded him of his sister Sophia. So he became Cara's protector as well as her best friend. Did he notice she was beautiful, intelligent and kind, absolutely, but those thoughts were placed in the back of his mind. He also doesn't believe in having a dream in life. Dreams mean you look towards the future, and Jace doesn't know how to do that. He lives in the moment, rides the rodeo, and when he's not out on the circuit, he's helping his friends and family with their businesses. That includes Cara, as she runs her the bar she inherited from her grandfather.
Cara has had feelings for her best friend Jace for a long time; but sadly he treats her more like a sister, as in addition to being her best friend, and Cara wants so much more. She wants Jace as a partner or a lover. Cara inherited her grandfather’s bar, which she loves running and keeping it viable, but she's ready, for a challenge, something else to keep her busy; maybe expand somehow. Then an opportunity comes available, the haunted hotel next door is for sale. Part of the prerequisite to buy the hotel is spending a night there. Cara shares with Jace that she is thinking of purchasing the hotel and how she is required to spend the night; ensuring that she won't back out because of the ghost or haunting aspect. Jace makes the decision to stay with her. One night alone together in an empty hotel, an unexpected confession and a man who's given permission to acknowledge the feelings he's always had for his best friend change their lives. A change that assists them in helping each other heal and giving Jace a chance to dream, hope, and love once again.
Ms. Yates wrote a amazing, intense, emotional and steamy story that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with soul-searching, angst, characters whose personal stories will tug at your heartstrings, sizzling chemistry, and an amazing cast of secondary characters as Jace and Cara find their happily ever after. I highly recommend One Night Rancher to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Cara has had feelings for her best friend Jace for a long time; but sadly he treats her more like a sister, as in addition to being her best friend, and Cara wants so much more. She wants Jace as a partner or a lover. Cara inherited her grandfather’s bar, which she loves running and keeping it viable, but she's ready, for a challenge, something else to keep her busy; maybe expand somehow. Then an opportunity comes available, the haunted hotel next door is for sale. Part of the prerequisite to buy the hotel is spending a night there. Cara shares with Jace that she is thinking of purchasing the hotel and how she is required to spend the night; ensuring that she won't back out because of the ghost or haunting aspect. Jace makes the decision to stay with her. One night alone together in an empty hotel, an unexpected confession and a man who's given permission to acknowledge the feelings he's always had for his best friend change their lives. A change that assists them in helping each other heal and giving Jace a chance to dream, hope, and love once again.
Ms. Yates wrote a amazing, intense, emotional and steamy story that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with soul-searching, angst, characters whose personal stories will tug at your heartstrings, sizzling chemistry, and an amazing cast of secondary characters as Jace and Cara find their happily ever after. I highly recommend One Night Rancher to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
January 5, 2023
I've got to state at the outset my belief that Maisey Yates doesn't have a bad book in her--and that belief was again confirmed by the fact that her latest novel for Harlequin Desire, One Night Rancher (The Carsons of Lone Rock #3), was a one-sitting, couldn't put it down, up until 5:00 a.m. read, and it gets 5 bleary-eyed stars from this reader.
One Night Rancher is Jace and Cara's friends-to-lovers story, and for someone who always looks for character development in a novel, Ms. Yates did that in spades. These two characters have been best friends since middle-school, when Jace, youngest son of a welathy ranch family, came upon poor, bedraggled, bullied, motherless, fatherless, friendless and sad, Cara, trying to rescue the one new item her financially strapped grandfather could manage to buy for her, a new binder that the bullies destroyed. It was the start of a beautiful and lifelong friendship, even though Jace's rodeo career took him away for months at a time, the friendship survived his absences.
Jace had lost his little sister, Sofia, at a very early age to cancer, and he took her death hard--it caused him to also lose his faith in love and the hereafter, and left him wanting no commitments to anything or anyone outside of his friendship with Cara, and his love for his family--living only in the present. He's been treating Cara as Sofia's substitute for decades, but as the years have gone by, by, Cara fell totally and irrevocably in love with the handsome, caring, protective cowboy, while Jace remained utterly clueless about her feelings, and his own, but he's about to have a rude awakening, when Cara, who's been running her grandfather's bar solo since his death, decides to purchase the supposedly haunted Lone Rock Hotel, which has a caveat--she must spend one night there. Jace decides it's too dangerous for her to be alone and offers to keep her company, and their friendship is definitely about to change.
To tell you more would ruin it for you, so I'll just say that this novel had me in tears more than once, and that these two characters felt as if they could just walk right off the page--their emotional struggles and growth seemed that real, and their self-realizations seemed that honest. I loved that Cara was a strong woman, one who was able to stand on her own two feet and was willing to walk away rather than accept the crumbs of the life Jace eventually offered her. All in all, it was a great read, and I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.
One Night Rancher is Jace and Cara's friends-to-lovers story, and for someone who always looks for character development in a novel, Ms. Yates did that in spades. These two characters have been best friends since middle-school, when Jace, youngest son of a welathy ranch family, came upon poor, bedraggled, bullied, motherless, fatherless, friendless and sad, Cara, trying to rescue the one new item her financially strapped grandfather could manage to buy for her, a new binder that the bullies destroyed. It was the start of a beautiful and lifelong friendship, even though Jace's rodeo career took him away for months at a time, the friendship survived his absences.
Jace had lost his little sister, Sofia, at a very early age to cancer, and he took her death hard--it caused him to also lose his faith in love and the hereafter, and left him wanting no commitments to anything or anyone outside of his friendship with Cara, and his love for his family--living only in the present. He's been treating Cara as Sofia's substitute for decades, but as the years have gone by, by, Cara fell totally and irrevocably in love with the handsome, caring, protective cowboy, while Jace remained utterly clueless about her feelings, and his own, but he's about to have a rude awakening, when Cara, who's been running her grandfather's bar solo since his death, decides to purchase the supposedly haunted Lone Rock Hotel, which has a caveat--she must spend one night there. Jace decides it's too dangerous for her to be alone and offers to keep her company, and their friendship is definitely about to change.
To tell you more would ruin it for you, so I'll just say that this novel had me in tears more than once, and that these two characters felt as if they could just walk right off the page--their emotional struggles and growth seemed that real, and their self-realizations seemed that honest. I loved that Cara was a strong woman, one who was able to stand on her own two feet and was willing to walk away rather than accept the crumbs of the life Jace eventually offered her. All in all, it was a great read, and I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.
January 16, 2023
Maisey Yates is the Queen of Angst!
In this charming best friends romance, Jace and Cara have a lot of emotional hurdles to conquer before they can settle in to their HEA. No one does angst like Maisey Yates, and this book is one of her best.
Cara wants to buy the dilapidated local hotel and renovate it to fulfill the dream she shared with her late grandfather. When Jace finds out she must spend the night in the hotel, ghosts and all, before her offer can be accepted, he volunteers to keep her company - and this one night is all it takes to reframe their friendship. The problem isn't that Jace has always seen Cara as a little sister, it's that he's seen her as a substitute for the sister who died of cancer. Like I said, lots of angst to wade through.
I enjoyed the unbridled affection these two shared once they dispensed with the "just friends" label, and I adored the camaraderie Jace shares with the wild bunch of brothers who are quick to call him on every one of his lies to himself. I really loved how the author used the white butterfly motif throughout the story to help them each heal from their losses and find their way deep into each other's hearts.
If you've read any of the Carsons series, you don't want to miss this one. Each is a standalone romance featuring another of the brothers, and I'm looking forward to continuing the series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
In this charming best friends romance, Jace and Cara have a lot of emotional hurdles to conquer before they can settle in to their HEA. No one does angst like Maisey Yates, and this book is one of her best.
Cara wants to buy the dilapidated local hotel and renovate it to fulfill the dream she shared with her late grandfather. When Jace finds out she must spend the night in the hotel, ghosts and all, before her offer can be accepted, he volunteers to keep her company - and this one night is all it takes to reframe their friendship. The problem isn't that Jace has always seen Cara as a little sister, it's that he's seen her as a substitute for the sister who died of cancer. Like I said, lots of angst to wade through.
I enjoyed the unbridled affection these two shared once they dispensed with the "just friends" label, and I adored the camaraderie Jace shares with the wild bunch of brothers who are quick to call him on every one of his lies to himself. I really loved how the author used the white butterfly motif throughout the story to help them each heal from their losses and find their way deep into each other's hearts.
If you've read any of the Carsons series, you don't want to miss this one. Each is a standalone romance featuring another of the brothers, and I'm looking forward to continuing the series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
January 12, 2023
A great friends to lovers. . Cara and Jace have been friends since childhood. Jace looks after Cara as if she were his sister. Cara has had a crush on Jace forever. They both have baggage -he hasn't gotten over the death of his younger sister when he was young. She was raised by her now deceased Grandfather because her mother was a drunk and has no idea who her father is. When Cara decides to buy a building Jace is there to accompany her at the required overnight stay before her offer to buy it will be accepted. Their relationship starts to change. Jace is content with the progression, Cara wants him to love her as a woman, not his best friend. Maisey Yates’ way of telling their story was so well done. There is angst, laughter, tears, sadness, wonderful family relationships, and some steam to finally get us to a HEA.
Thank you NetGalley, Maisey Yates and Harlequin for the ARC of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Publication date: 1/24/2023
Thank you NetGalley, Maisey Yates and Harlequin for the ARC of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Publication date: 1/24/2023
February 16, 2023
Jace and Cara had been friends since middle school and even though all the Carson boys were handsome it seemed her and Jayce were only going to be friends. But throw in the whole nut house a kiss that surprised both of them and friends may just turn into lovers. I love the Carson Brothers books and it’s what I cut my modern Romance teeth on recently and I only hope the Carson City fit to adopt some more boys because I could be down with more romance like this and although friends to lovers isn’t my favorite throat this is one of my favorite authors so I think just like Jesse Guzman whatever she writes I would read it! I love this book and highly recommend it if you love modern day romance with respect and sweetness then you’ll love one night rancher… I certainly did! I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher that I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
January 25, 2023
Jace is determined to never fall in love due to a traumatic loss he endured when he was a teenager. He has been best friends with her since that time so when he finds out she plans to stay in a hotel that is rumored to be haunted he decides to spend the night there with her never expecting that the secret she shared would alter their relationship.
Cara has a difficult past of her own so when Jace was there when she needed someone the most a friendship was forged. The opportunity of purchasing the hotel is a dream come true but before that can she happen she needs to spend the night there. That night would course the change of their relationship but will it bring them closer or tear them apart?
I really enjoyed the chemistry and connection between Jace and Cara as with the help of family they realized that they were destined to be much more than friends.
Cara has a difficult past of her own so when Jace was there when she needed someone the most a friendship was forged. The opportunity of purchasing the hotel is a dream come true but before that can she happen she needs to spend the night there. That night would course the change of their relationship but will it bring them closer or tear them apart?
I really enjoyed the chemistry and connection between Jace and Cara as with the help of family they realized that they were destined to be much more than friends.
February 16, 2023
One Night Rancher, the third book in Maisey Yates’ Carsons of Lone Rock series, brings friends Cara Thompson and Jace Carson together in new and different ways. Meeting when Cara was 12 and Jace only a little older, they bonded in a special way born of loss. Now almost two decades later they are still best of friends always having the other’s back.
When Cara wants to purchase a boarded up hotel to create a bed and breakfast, the current owner insists she spend the night in it since so many others have reneged when they were told it was haunted. Not wanting to stay there alone, she coerces her best friend Jace to go with her. This one night will change their relationship forever.
This is a very interesting novel with a very different twist. The characters are well drawn and endearing. The plot is well devised. I did enjoy this book and do recommend it.
When Cara wants to purchase a boarded up hotel to create a bed and breakfast, the current owner insists she spend the night in it since so many others have reneged when they were told it was haunted. Not wanting to stay there alone, she coerces her best friend Jace to go with her. This one night will change their relationship forever.
This is a very interesting novel with a very different twist. The characters are well drawn and endearing. The plot is well devised. I did enjoy this book and do recommend it.
March 30, 2023
Best friends from school day years
Both have cause for relationship fears.
So a night spent together in a haunted hotel
Shouldn't change things, all being well.
Get ready for butterflies, family and fun,
Secrets, revelations and things to be done.
There's also the start of much more than being friends
But will they still be close when the story ends?
Past losses have impact despite all the years
Losing someone close can add extra fears.
Should you seek others with whom to be
Or be a loner, keeping your heart safe and free?
A moving steamy story, filled with romance
But will this pair make the most of their chances?
A heartwarming read of tearing breaking barriers away
And facing fears to love again some day.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
Both have cause for relationship fears.
So a night spent together in a haunted hotel
Shouldn't change things, all being well.
Get ready for butterflies, family and fun,
Secrets, revelations and things to be done.
There's also the start of much more than being friends
But will they still be close when the story ends?
Past losses have impact despite all the years
Losing someone close can add extra fears.
Should you seek others with whom to be
Or be a loner, keeping your heart safe and free?
A moving steamy story, filled with romance
But will this pair make the most of their chances?
A heartwarming read of tearing breaking barriers away
And facing fears to love again some day.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
November 29, 2022
One Night Rancher (The Carsons of Lone Rock #3) by Maisey Yates
This is the 3rd book in the series and I will have to go back and read the first two. Cara and Jace have been friends since childhood. They both have baggage - he hasn't gotten over the death of his sister when they were children. She has a drunk for a mother and no idea who her father is - she was raised by her grandfather who is now dead. There is angst, laughter, tears, sadness, wonderful family, and some steam to finally get us to a HEA.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Steamy Easy-to-read Great world building Entertaining Page-turner Wonderful characters Funny Tear-jerker Happily Ever After Tragic,
This is the 3rd book in the series and I will have to go back and read the first two. Cara and Jace have been friends since childhood. They both have baggage - he hasn't gotten over the death of his sister when they were children. She has a drunk for a mother and no idea who her father is - she was raised by her grandfather who is now dead. There is angst, laughter, tears, sadness, wonderful family, and some steam to finally get us to a HEA.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Steamy Easy-to-read Great world building Entertaining Page-turner Wonderful characters Funny Tear-jerker Happily Ever After Tragic,
January 20, 2023
Cara and Jace have been best friends since Middle School. His brothers always thought it was something more. But not until Cara gets drunk and tells Jace she's a virgin and I ants him to be her first, dies reality sink in. He realizes he's fought his romantic feelings for her and agrees to be her first lover.
Can this friends to lovers story end in a successful relationship? They decide to go into business together but can they also balance the personal relationship and stay best friends. A great addition to the series.
Although I received a free ARC eBook all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Can this friends to lovers story end in a successful relationship? They decide to go into business together but can they also balance the personal relationship and stay best friends. A great addition to the series.
Although I received a free ARC eBook all thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 17, 2023
*Thank you NextGalley and Harlequin for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review*
One Night Rancher is another great addition to the Carsons of Lone Rock series! I love a good friends to lovers romance! I think it works so well with these shorter Desire tiles. The relationship is already established, so the eventual happy ever after feels plausible. (I do think the proposal was a bit quick- but luckily they waited to get married!)
I loved that first night in the haunted hotel! It was such a great setting. I think we could have had a little more happen though. It being the "one night" in the title- I wanted more!
Overall it was a fun, spicy read! 3.5/5 stars!
One Night Rancher is another great addition to the Carsons of Lone Rock series! I love a good friends to lovers romance! I think it works so well with these shorter Desire tiles. The relationship is already established, so the eventual happy ever after feels plausible. (I do think the proposal was a bit quick- but luckily they waited to get married!)
I loved that first night in the haunted hotel! It was such a great setting. I think we could have had a little more happen though. It being the "one night" in the title- I wanted more!
Overall it was a fun, spicy read! 3.5/5 stars!
December 5, 2022
One Night Ranger, the third book in The Carson’s of Lone Rock series by Maisey Yates, continues with the youngest Carson brother, Jace, finally reaching outside of his comfort zone to embrace love, dreams, hope, and a future for himself and Cara.
Ms Yates has crafted a touching story that has the capability to connect with the reader on a level that creates the an emotional investment in the characters and their HEA.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Ms Yates has crafted a touching story that has the capability to connect with the reader on a level that creates the an emotional investment in the characters and their HEA.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
December 4, 2022
This book was great from start to finish! Cara and Jase have been friends since the day Cara got suspended from school. He takes on the role of her protector. But Cara is wanting more. One night when they are staying in an abandoned hotel she wants things start changing between them. Will they become lovers or more? Will Jase realize that things are not as bad as he thinks? Will he wake up to realize he has love to get? A fast read. I had trouble putting it down.
March 20, 2023
I never read a Carsons of Lone Rock novel before and I think I will try and read the other novels as I thoroughly appreciated this one.
There's a lot of emotion, a lot of self-analysis and discussion. Even if it could seem slow it's a compelling story and I rooted for the characters and hope for their HEA
Cara and Jace are fleshed out and I felt for them.
The plot is tightly knitted and I recommend it.
Many thanks to Harlequin Desire for for this arc, all opinions are mine
There's a lot of emotion, a lot of self-analysis and discussion. Even if it could seem slow it's a compelling story and I rooted for the characters and hope for their HEA
Cara and Jace are fleshed out and I felt for them.
The plot is tightly knitted and I recommend it.
Many thanks to Harlequin Desire for for this arc, all opinions are mine
February 22, 2024
I want more…
We need to have the rest of the story. How Cara and Jace manage to run the hotel and the bar…and still build a ranch. Is there really a ghost at the hotel and who is it. I just wasn’t ready for their story to end so I’ll be watching for more of the Carson family of Lone Rock.
We need to have the rest of the story. How Cara and Jace manage to run the hotel and the bar…and still build a ranch. Is there really a ghost at the hotel and who is it. I just wasn’t ready for their story to end so I’ll be watching for more of the Carson family of Lone Rock.
March 28, 2024
3.25 Stars
Someday I will find a cowboy book I vibe with, I swear.
This was a cute friends-to-lovers romance. I feel like a lot of their conflict could have been resolved if this man had just…like…gone to therapy. But that’s true of a lot of books, so…
Anyway, Samantha Cook did excellent narration.
Someday I will find a cowboy book I vibe with, I swear.
This was a cute friends-to-lovers romance. I feel like a lot of their conflict could have been resolved if this man had just…like…gone to therapy. But that’s true of a lot of books, so…
Anyway, Samantha Cook did excellent narration.
February 18, 2023
Remarkably delightful, playful & poignant! Also a bit of an emotional journey for our hero that could leave you a bit teary eyed for our strong kick butt heroine ! Highly recommend this fun & sexy book !
March 25, 2023
2.5 stars
It drags out forever repeating the same concerns over and over again. This book easily could have been 30-60 minutes instead of the 2.5 hours it actually was.
I’ll be skipping the rest of this series - just not interesting enough.
It drags out forever repeating the same concerns over and over again. This book easily could have been 30-60 minutes instead of the 2.5 hours it actually was.
I’ll be skipping the rest of this series - just not interesting enough.
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