The Cowboy

This was a great read. The stories kept your intrest and they were very steamy. I will be looking for more on the same line of this one.

There's just something about a cowboy's devilishly sexy smile, his swagger, and grab life by the horns attitude that draws women to him. Or maybe it's just the way those chaps ride low on his hips and draw our attention to everything below the belt. WILD RIDE by Vonna Harper Jordan has been infatuated with half-breed bull rider Cougar since she was just a girl. One year ago, she was thrown when his Brahma, Rampage, displayed his bad attitude by running into her barrel-racing mare. Jordan is making an attempt at getting over the fear of bulls that she's developed and Cougar is ready, willing and able to help fulfill any and all her needs. Vonna Harper does a brilliant job depicting the raw courage it takes Jordan to confront her fears. Cougar and Jordan's attraction is mutual but they've kept a tight rein on their emotions and never acted on them - until now. COWBOY IN PARADISE by PJ Mellor Tyler is tired of the hard living he's known on the rodeo circuit. He decides to return to Paradise Beach with his horse Jim. Only it's not the nice quiet community he remembers and he's relegated to riding Jim on the beach at night. It's on one of his moonlight rides that he encounters Meg. Instantly infatuated, Tyler is determined that this little filly belong to him - even if she is determined to keep him at an emotional distance. Who can possibly resist a sexy cowboy on a moonlight beach? It's the perfect scene for love or at least an unforgettable seduction. Tyler's horse, Jim, had me smiling through this book with his antics. PJ Mellor uses the perfect blend of humor and romance to satisfy any reader. SADDLE SORE by Nelissa Donovan Horse rancher Dean McCabe takes his work very seriously and no one is going to get in his way of protecting his interests. Conversationalist Cassandra Darling has been brought in to investigate a series of attacks that are being blamed on the Mexican Gray Wolf. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Dean and Cassandra can't resist the lure of the animalistic desire that burns between them. Is there any hope for their tenuous relationship? Nelissa Donovan brings to light the plight of relocated animals while drawing us into the relationship between Cassandra and Dean. I loved the passion that develops between the main characters while Cassandra tries to uncover the truth behind the animal attacks. RODEO MAN by Nikki Alton While on assignment in Wyoming for an L.A magazine, Anna Hartley is let go from her job because of downsizing, learns that her boyfriend is cheating on her, and then her rental car breaks down on a deserted road. Her luck changed for the better when rodeo rider Grant Olson takes a shortcut and gives her a ride to a ranger station. There's a definite connection between them but they're from completely different backgrounds. Is there any hope for a future between a big city girl and a rodeo cowboy? Any city girl will really appreciate this gem by Nikki Alton. Who among us doesn't hav

Wild Ride by Vonna Harper Jordan Shore was knocked off her horse by a wild bull while competing in a rodeo a year ago. She suffered an extensive injury but the emotional scars run much deeper. Cougar Lighthorse is the bull's owner. Cougar and Jordan have known each other since they were kids, since Cougar's dad was the foreman on Jordan's father's ranch. Cougar and Jordan meet up at Jordan's first big rodeo competition since her injury and the sparks fly. Although it was kept hidden, the simmering attraction they have always had between them flares into a raging inferno. Cougar is there when Jordan needs him. Will she do the same when Cougar needs her? There is nothing frilly or flowery about Jordan and Cougar is a tough, headstrong man. They take turns controlling each other's passions and in turn the loving is hard, explosive and almost spiritual for them. Although Wild Ride is intense and wild, it is also tender and meaningful. Cowboy In Paradise by PJ Mellor Tyler Last has recently retired from the rodeo. He heads to his grandmother's house in Paradise Cove for some much needed peace and tranquility. The beach house is far from peaceful though; construction is under way to make the beach public. Meg Holder is protesting the construction in Paradise Beach. She has a lousy job and a non-existent love life. While sitting on the beach one night a magnificent cowboy riding his equally magnificent horse rode up close to her. After a brief exchange of words, Meg is wrapped in Tyler's embrace and kissing him passionately. Tyler takes off suddenly though and Meg is left a bit stunned. Tyler is left fantasizing about the mystery woman on the beach, which is a first for him since he is a love `em and leave `em kind of guy. As they continue to meet for uninhibited great sex, Tyler is falling fast and hard, but how will he feel when he finds out who Meg really is? A Cowboy In Paradise is a red hot, steamy romance! Tyler could charm any woman out of her clothes, so it's no surprise that Meg falls for his seductive cowboy charm. I like Meg. She is funny and down to earth but the seductress is not a role she seems comfortable with. There are a few inconsistencies in the story and there is a scene involving some plastic wrap that is a bit over the top. I liked the storyline though; "bad boy finds the woman of his dreams and turns over a new leaf" is very romantic. Saddle Sore by Nelissa Donovan Cassandra Donovan is a US Fish and Wildlife agent. Cassie has come to the small town of Granite Hollow investigating the possibility of some wolves that were released in the area are attacking the local livestock. Dean McCabe is a rancher. It's lust at first sight for Dean and Cassie and very quickly they are wrapped in each other's arms, tangled in his sheets. Before they can figure out where their relationship is headed though, they need to solve the mystery of what is attacking the animals in town. There is a lot of "

Book 1 - Vonna Harper: "Wild Ride." Grade: B+ Sub-genre: New Beginnings In Jordan Shore's world, attraction and Cougar Lighthorse went hand in hand. Even though she known the man for most of her life, he could still overwhelm and intimidate her! Yet, Jordan had other problems - like facing her demons. They called her demon Rampage - an aggressive Brahma bull. One year ago, this Brahma bull tried to kill her and as luck would have it - Cougar Lighthorse owed him! Still, if she wanted to return to the competitive world of barrel-racing, now was her chance. *** Comments: With only 79 pages to tell her tale, Vonna Harper simply ran out of room for WILD RIDE to be completely satisfying! And yes, her heroine was, at times, a little crass and why? Nevertheless, Vonna Harper still held me by using some major descriptive and setting talent. I have been to rodeos and Vonna Harper nailed this setting! Book 2 - P. J. Mellor: "Cowboy in Paradise." Grade: B- Sub-Genre: Light Comedy Tyler Last felt old and tired. He knew the time had come; the entire Rodeo scene was for youngsters. It was time for a rest and rest meant - Gramma's house. Meg Holder grew up in Paradise Beach and she loved the tranquil cove. But soon they would ruin her private paradise. Outrageously, an affluent gated community was scheduled! Well not if Meg Holder had anything to say about it! So who cares if her boss is the developer? And who cares if her boss's new partner is sweet old Hanna Garnder-Edwards - the lady who owns all the beachfront property. And who the devil cares if Mrs. Garnder-Edwards' grandson is a picturesque cowboy with a magnificent body? *** Comments: Two people meet on a moonlight beach have hot, heavy sex, and suddenly it's LOVE. Question: Is knowing someone's name a prerequisite for marriage? Nay! But I bet they will be on a first-name basis at their divorce trial? P.J. Mellor's writes a fantasy all right, but it is so...ooo humorously silly! Book 3 - Nelissa Donovan: "Saddle Sore." Grade: A- Sub-Genre: Romantic Suspense Dean McCabe compared agent Cassandra Darling to a glorified cupie doll. The US Fish and Wildlife Service had sent him a well-stacked, pixie faced, cupie doll! Oh yea, the government always worked for its citizens' best interests! What a joke! Cassandra Darling loved her job even if it meant butting heads with the likes of rugged, sexy Dean McCabe - the owner of the Rocking T ranch. She was in Granite Hollow to investigate the Wolf Release program. Unfortunately, the evidence spoke volumes - the newly released wolves were hunting and killing the local livestock. And the citizens of Granite Hollow were angry. Angry enough to hunt down the pack . . . and Dean McCabe would lead the posse! *** Comments: After reading SADDLE SORE, Nelissa Donovan is now on my Check Out Author's Next Book list. This story is indeed hot, but remarkably the author moved beyond the bed sheets to give her reader some great entertainment. A

All the Sexual gratification you could ever want concealed in a paperback book! Jordan Shore and half-breed Cougar Lighthorse have a long history together. Now, Jordan is fighting more than her fear from a past rodeo accident, oh no, she is also fighting the volatile sexual attraction she has had for Cougar most of her life. One night these two will learn the true meaning of animalistic coupling! WILD RIDE is by Vonna Harper. The outstanding writing and balanced storyline set this tale apart from the rest and it is the jewel of this anthology. Leaving this reader breathless from the sensual wordplay that flowed like firewater from the opening page until the last. This is one of Ms. Harper's best works to date in this reviewer's humble opinion. Individual Rating: 5 hearts Tyler Last has decided to hang up his rodeo career and his womanizing ways. Then out of the blue comes a woman who will turn his world upside down with her sexual attractiveness and personality. This is sure to be more than an eight second ride for Tyler! COWBOY IN PARADISE is by P.J. Mellor. Of the four authors, this story was the most unusual. With witty characters and a horse named Jim that was reminiscent of another famous palomino from the past, it created a special read. This reader has read other works by this outstanding author and will be looking forward to reading more of P.J. Mellor's other novels in the future. Individual Rating: 4 hearts What do you get when you throw together a sexy and sultry conservationist that is not afraid to ask for anything she wants and a rancher that is a walking advertisement for stud's are us? Well, more than likely you will get SADDLE SORE that is for sure! SADDLE SORE is by Nelissa Donovan. Ms. Donovan has a wicked and wily pen that will take the reader's by storm. This story was a combination of raw heat and fluid writing to create sizzling chemistry between the characters and to keep the pages turning at a barn-burning rate! Individual Rating: 4 1/2 hearts Anna Hartley has had one heck of a day. She has lost her job, boyfriend, and now is stranded on foot. What might make this a whole lot better is traveling down the same road is the handsome champion rodeo rider Grant Olson. Maybe things will be looking up--literally! RODEO MAN is by Nikki Alton. This story has to be the naughtiest one of the bunch! Ms. Alton used every conceivable sexual situation to heat this baby into hedonistic heaven. This reviewer loved the ending of this tale of sexual heat between to totally different individuals that find that they might just be the perfect fit. Individual Rating: 4 1/2 hearts THE COWBOY is intoxicating blend of luscious heat and hard riding appeal, and one erotic book you will devour cover-to-cover! These four authors pulled out all the stops to fill their stories with enough hedonistic flavoring that nothing is sacred or left to the imagination. If you love rough, tough, Wrangler-wearing cowboys with sex drives tha