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Wild Wild West Series #1
For Love's Sake Only
The last thing Charlotte Sane expects to find at a Rodeo is her dream man, but even she can’t deny the instant attraction that leads her straight into the arms of a handsome cowboy named Ty Wilcox. The two have nothing in common. Nothing except insane, inexplicable, but undeniable desire.
Ty knows from the instant they first kiss that he and Charlotte are meant to be together. Proving it to strong-willed Charlotte? A whole different bull-ride. The headstrong beauty is running scared, but she's got another thought coming if she thinks Ty will let her walk away.
Charlotte’s finally met her match in Ty, because this cowboy knows it’ll take a firm hand to win her wild heart.
Ty knows from the instant they first kiss that he and Charlotte are meant to be together. Proving it to strong-willed Charlotte? A whole different bull-ride. The headstrong beauty is running scared, but she's got another thought coming if she thinks Ty will let her walk away.
Charlotte’s finally met her match in Ty, because this cowboy knows it’ll take a firm hand to win her wild heart.
96 pages, ebook
First published December 1, 2005
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About the author
Lena Matthews
66 books410 followersLena Matthews spends her days dreaming about handsome heroes and her nights with her own personal hero. Married to her college sweetheart, she is the proud mother of two children, three evil dogs, and a mess of ants that she can't seem to get rid of.
When not writing she can be found reading, watching movies, lifting up the cushions on the couch to look for batteries for the remote control and plotting different ways to bring Buffy back on the air.
When not writing she can be found reading, watching movies, lifting up the cushions on the couch to look for batteries for the remote control and plotting different ways to bring Buffy back on the air.
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June 13, 2015
I don't usually like Lena Mattews, however, this book received such high ratings, I thought I'd try it. I even borrowed it from another Kindle owner because I didn't trust buying it (and I haven't done that in at least 2 years). I must say, I think this is the best LM book I have read thus far. I really enjoyed this read. It was Ty and Charlotte. Ty is a cowboy and Charlotte is a city girl. Now, I might be about to head straight into a cowboy phase (because that's how my reading spurts go), and later this book might not appeal to me as much, however, I thought the book was sweet and the perfect length. There was also no huge amount of focus on the whole black white thing or the physical attributes of either (it got close, but a survived). In all, I would loan this book to a friend. TTFN-Elise
June 18, 2015
Really loved this book.kinda wish I wasn't finished reading it.As a small woman,I found the similarities between me and Charlotte on point,endearing and hilarious. Really made my heart melt at times.
December 3, 2016
Excellent read!!!!
February 3, 2016
this was an unexpected feel good insta-love book. i usually don't do cowboy settings but this one got me such in and the pace helped. and since it was so good i will be continuing this series.
August 7, 2016
Silly me!
I read "For Love´s Sake Only" after "The Blacker The Berry"...
But even in reverse order, these two stories were fantastic and both worked as stand-alones, if I can say so, for such rather short reads.
This was about half the page length than the other one, and therefore a little bit rushed in the relationship department but the dialogues...oh, the dialogues!
They totally made up for it!
Sparkling, funny, showing the scintillating wit of the two congenial protagonists.
A great well-written story I would definitely recommend!
I will have to check out the other books of this author.
April 5, 2014
This was a quick easy read with steamy romance and a simple plot. With it being a pretty short book there wasn't much story or character development, but the story was a smooth enjoyable ride. We even get the set up for book 2. This is the perfect book if you are just looking to fill an afternoon with pure entertainment.
July 27, 2012
I truly enjoyed this story. I couldn't wait to read the book to follow. I am loving the way this author writes and the fact that she has so many interracial tales. She is a must read for me. I am plowing through as many of her books as I can during my hiatus from work.
February 6, 2014
short, spicy, and just right. usually, i have a problem with short books, but this one was well-written and so good. minimal drama and such light-hearted goodness from alpha cowboy, Ty and sassy, Char. dare i hope for a book featuring tamara and russell?
October 5, 2025
very hilarious the sex scene are rated R i must say this novel number 5 on my favorite top ten novel.
i must say ty is one determine man and charlotte is focus and sassy.
i must say ty is one determine man and charlotte is focus and sassy.
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February 7, 2014Beautifully written
enjoyed the characters..the troubles...and of course the sex!! would definitely recommend as a great weekend read or night time dream maker!
enjoyed the characters..the troubles...and of course the sex!! would definitely recommend as a great weekend read or night time dream maker!
June 9, 2017
The heart wants what the heart wants...
... and there is no sense in fighting it. That 's just what this cute couple did. One look and that was all it took for Charlotte Sane and Tyson Wilcox to fall instantly in love. Charlotte had to get over her read of messing up Ty's business because of small town attitude towards her color not being the right one for Ty. The thought of losing Charlotte was more than Ty's heart could take. He was not letting her leave. She was not only his world but his galaxy and he was going to convince her. The thought of being without Ty was just as frightening. Once he convinced her to stay, he hauled her butt to the justice of the peace as soon as he could. They were such a sweet couple. I enjoyed reading this story and I can tell Charlotte's friend Tamara is a mess. She's going to be a handful.
... and there is no sense in fighting it. That 's just what this cute couple did. One look and that was all it took for Charlotte Sane and Tyson Wilcox to fall instantly in love. Charlotte had to get over her read of messing up Ty's business because of small town attitude towards her color not being the right one for Ty. The thought of losing Charlotte was more than Ty's heart could take. He was not letting her leave. She was not only his world but his galaxy and he was going to convince her. The thought of being without Ty was just as frightening. Once he convinced her to stay, he hauled her butt to the justice of the peace as soon as he could. They were such a sweet couple. I enjoyed reading this story and I can tell Charlotte's friend Tamara is a mess. She's going to be a handful.
August 21, 2018
Yes! The chemistry between these two was immediate. The banter funny, sexy, and sweet. I laughed out loud so many times in this book. If it wasn't the heroine Charlotte delivering great quips it was her trusty, loyal, fabulous best friend Tamara. And let's not forget Ty. I love a man who knows what he wants, claims it, and doesn't let anything or anyone get in the way. Tyson was determined but also loving and respectful. "Watching" this couple come together was fun and entertaining. So glad I stumbled upon this treasure. Can't wait to jump back onto the FB reading group to give thanks for leading me to this series. Great job Ms. Matthews!
January 18, 2021
Cute lil read
What a cute lil read. I stumbled across this sweet read while taking a much needed break from another story. i was kinda of struggling. Then Amazon sent me a recommend reads email. And I'm happy I clicked this story. Charlotte and Ty were adorable. The entire story was adorable, sexy, funny and worthy of going on to the next book in this series. I usually don't like novellas. But this one was perfect and it read smoothly and is taking me to the continuation of the rest of the story. Wonderful job Thanks Ms Matthews.
What a cute lil read. I stumbled across this sweet read while taking a much needed break from another story. i was kinda of struggling. Then Amazon sent me a recommend reads email. And I'm happy I clicked this story. Charlotte and Ty were adorable. The entire story was adorable, sexy, funny and worthy of going on to the next book in this series. I usually don't like novellas. But this one was perfect and it read smoothly and is taking me to the continuation of the rest of the story. Wonderful job Thanks Ms Matthews.
August 19, 2025
Growing from an Instant Attraction
Ty and Charlotte are from two different worlds, but a chance encounter sparks a romance. The plot moves at a good clip and Matthew’s lets their racial differences have some space and room to surface conflict without them overpowering their connection. While most of the culture clash is on the FMC’s side, the MMC also has to do some growing and adjusting to get to their sweet HEA (via spicy scenes). The best friend is a hoot and has my name, a nice bonus for this reader that I don’t see often in character names.
Ty and Charlotte are from two different worlds, but a chance encounter sparks a romance. The plot moves at a good clip and Matthew’s lets their racial differences have some space and room to surface conflict without them overpowering their connection. While most of the culture clash is on the FMC’s side, the MMC also has to do some growing and adjusting to get to their sweet HEA (via spicy scenes). The best friend is a hoot and has my name, a nice bonus for this reader that I don’t see often in character names.
November 11, 2022
What a hot sexy love story
From beginning to end we are immersed in a sexy story of two individuals brimming with intense sexual chemistry, the attraction between ty and Charlotte is immediate and you can feel it through the pages, and it was a delight to read their love story, I haven't enjoyed both main leads at the same time in a long time, but I enjoyed them and this story
From beginning to end we are immersed in a sexy story of two individuals brimming with intense sexual chemistry, the attraction between ty and Charlotte is immediate and you can feel it through the pages, and it was a delight to read their love story, I haven't enjoyed both main leads at the same time in a long time, but I enjoyed them and this story
December 30, 2017
Awwwww too cute!
This book was so cute. I read it in just a few hours and it was definitely worth my time.
Love at first sight must exist, even if only in the realms of literature.
This book was so cute. I read it in just a few hours and it was definitely worth my time.
Love at first sight must exist, even if only in the realms of literature.
June 6, 2018
Good Quick Read
Though not long by my standards it was well fleshed out and it didn’t feel rushed and the love the characters, humor and the boot knocking!
Give it a go...I actually bought the series so I have a good feeling I’ll enjoy the others.
Though not long by my standards it was well fleshed out and it didn’t feel rushed and the love the characters, humor and the boot knocking!
Give it a go...I actually bought the series so I have a good feeling I’ll enjoy the others.
December 30, 2018
Loved it.👏👏👏
This was my first book by Lena Matthews and my first IR book. Years ago i borrowed it from the library. Now it's in my Kindle library. Great characters, storyline, fire chemistry. This is a fantastic series. Char, Ty and Tamara are a trip! Wonderful series.
This was my first book by Lena Matthews and my first IR book. Years ago i borrowed it from the library. Now it's in my Kindle library. Great characters, storyline, fire chemistry. This is a fantastic series. Char, Ty and Tamara are a trip! Wonderful series.
November 14, 2019
Loved Ty and Charlotte!!
A very good and we'll written story from beginning to end. The chemistry, the romance, smoking hot love scenes and the stubbornness on charlotte's part all made this story such a fun read! Five star's!
A very good and we'll written story from beginning to end. The chemistry, the romance, smoking hot love scenes and the stubbornness on charlotte's part all made this story such a fun read! Five star's!
April 15, 2020
Love this feisty couple I bought and read this book years ago
and wanted to read it again..It's like then first time still a great 👍read. Wonder if there's a sequel! I've read Russel and Tamara story. Wanted more. Keep your wonderful writing going. Thank you.
and wanted to read it again..It's like then first time still a great 👍read. Wonder if there's a sequel! I've read Russel and Tamara story. Wanted more. Keep your wonderful writing going. Thank you.
July 6, 2018
Alrighty then.
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October 7, 2022Dnf
November 23, 2025
Very short and pretty cute. It was 85% smut, which was unexpected considering the publishing date. However, the bits we got of Ty and Charlotte's flirting/banter was cute.
November 21, 2024
Entertaining and diverting story.
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March 11, 2010I couldn’t settle on anything to read the other day and did a quick looks through my ebook folder and low and behold – I met upon two of Ms. Matthews books that I have not yet had the pleasure..
Ms. Matthews is one of my favourite interracial authors and these two books did not let me down. In FOR LOVE SAKE ONLY, which just happen to be the third book in the Loose Id Spurs & Mistletoe series, I met up with Charlotte Sane at a rodeo and she not enjoying it at all..
Charlotte is a city girl through and through and cowboys doing what looks to be not pleasant things to some poor horses is not her cup of tea. Not prepared to sit around and watch the highlights get any gorier than it has already, she makes her way to the offices to at least get some work done.
Meeting Ty Wilcox is not part of the plan when she set out, but Charlotte being Charlotte she takes the meeting in her stride and gives Ty as much sass as he was giving her back.
The attraction between then is instantaneous and Ty is not willing to have this pint size mouthy woman walk out of his life without knowing more about her.
What follows next is such a fun read. Ty and Charlotte does not waste any time and the only source of disagreement is literally about how soon Ty can convince Charlotte that home is wherever he is.
I really enjoys this book, not only did I laugh out loud as some of the home girl slang Matthews peppers the book with, but there was a nice balance between Ty and Charlottes personality and I cannot imagine them not being together for the long haul.
The main characters for her next book was nicely filtered into FOR LOVE SAKE ONLY and they did make an impact and I was very eager to see what Ms. Matthews do with their characters…
If I had any grouse with this book it would be the cover – I do remember a time where there was a loads of cover like that. I didn’t like it then and I don't like it now…
Great book – I will be checking out the other two books in the Spurs & Mistletoe series
Ms. Matthews is one of my favourite interracial authors and these two books did not let me down. In FOR LOVE SAKE ONLY, which just happen to be the third book in the Loose Id Spurs & Mistletoe series, I met up with Charlotte Sane at a rodeo and she not enjoying it at all..
Charlotte is a city girl through and through and cowboys doing what looks to be not pleasant things to some poor horses is not her cup of tea. Not prepared to sit around and watch the highlights get any gorier than it has already, she makes her way to the offices to at least get some work done.
Meeting Ty Wilcox is not part of the plan when she set out, but Charlotte being Charlotte she takes the meeting in her stride and gives Ty as much sass as he was giving her back.
The attraction between then is instantaneous and Ty is not willing to have this pint size mouthy woman walk out of his life without knowing more about her.
What follows next is such a fun read. Ty and Charlotte does not waste any time and the only source of disagreement is literally about how soon Ty can convince Charlotte that home is wherever he is.
I really enjoys this book, not only did I laugh out loud as some of the home girl slang Matthews peppers the book with, but there was a nice balance between Ty and Charlottes personality and I cannot imagine them not being together for the long haul.
The main characters for her next book was nicely filtered into FOR LOVE SAKE ONLY and they did make an impact and I was very eager to see what Ms. Matthews do with their characters…
If I had any grouse with this book it would be the cover – I do remember a time where there was a loads of cover like that. I didn’t like it then and I don't like it now…
Great book – I will be checking out the other two books in the Spurs & Mistletoe series
February 24, 2013
I have to say that I really liked this story overall! I liked reading about how Charlotte met Ty and it was "love at first sight" particularly after reading about them briefly in "The Blacker the Berry." This was a quick read that had blazing hot sexy scenes with both characters and I enjoyed the way the author wrote their story.
Fans of the The Blacker the Berry should give this story a go, you won't be disappointed!
Fans of the The Blacker the Berry should give this story a go, you won't be disappointed!
February 4, 2014
Though this book was short and steamy, it was rather hilarious at times. Charlotte and Tamara are two very humorous witty people. The awkwardness of interracial dating for black women could have been expounded upon in more depth. However, the Author very tastefully chose another route. But overall...it was well written. I especially enjoyed the imagery of Ty being big and Fyne!!! A Tall glass of milk. Just like I like it.
June 13, 2010
This first story was actually pretty good. It was short and sweet and although it was a sexually charged story actually had some substance. It was very refreshing en-light of other stories I have just finished that have been full of stereotypes and sex and nothing more. All the characters where likable and the black women in the story were not over the top and ghetto as hell.
May 17, 2012
good read.
June 17, 2012
my all time favorite.
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