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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
4.25 stars. A really great emotional and quirky read of two characters that are so disparate to almost be unbelievable, but in the end are perfect for one another. Looking forward to what comes next.
Full review coming soon to the blog
Full review coming soon to the blog
This book was really hard to get into for me. The first couple of chapters didn't flow well, in my opinion, and I kept putting it down and coming back to it. No one (at least no one I know) talks the way Jensen and Harriet talked to each other those first chapters. Even Harriet's thoughts were hard to muddle through. I was glad that I stuck it out though, because it does get better as the story goes along. Harriet was off putting for a lot of the story, but she does get better too. I thought it was annoying that she thought normal human reactions to situations were somehow beneath her, when in actuality, she just hadn't put herself in any of those situations before. Jensen was okay, and even though I know he had his reasons, it was still hard not to get aggravated at the way he pushed Harriet away. I thought once they both got out of the way, they were good for each other. I thought the ending was really sweet, and I was happy these 2 got their HEA. I will be on the look out for Zach's book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
**I received a copy of All Night Long with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews from St Martin's Press and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited in any way.**
All Night Long with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews is the second book of her Kittredge Ranch series and this is Jensen and Harriet Barnett's story. I really loved this story of redemption for him and discovery for Harriet because in the end they each have to resolve the past to get to a HEA.
I loved Harriet's description as the typical librarian with cats plus loves her knitting and quiet times. I'd give this book more than 5 stars if I could and will wait anxiously for the next book. She goes to the Coyote Bar one night to see if Jensen will take her on a date that she bid on at the auction last winter. She'll be full of fire to convince him to speak to the kids at school and make good on the date. When Jensen gives her a night to remember she knows he's not a typical permanent guy but can she convince the only man she'll love to stay forever?
Jensen is determined not to be happy because of a tragic event of his friend one summer night after a football game. But he loves being the town one-and-done guy and Smoke jumper fire fighter each summer. When he meets Harriet who's feisty and determined Jensen will be intrigued to find out what's underneath the exterior of Miss Harriet Barnett. When they both help a young boy who comes from the wrong family to find a future, they will both discover each other with a possible HEA for both of them.
All Night Long with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews is the second book of her Kittredge Ranch series and this is Jensen and Harriet Barnett's story. I really loved this story of redemption for him and discovery for Harriet because in the end they each have to resolve the past to get to a HEA.
I loved Harriet's description as the typical librarian with cats plus loves her knitting and quiet times. I'd give this book more than 5 stars if I could and will wait anxiously for the next book. She goes to the Coyote Bar one night to see if Jensen will take her on a date that she bid on at the auction last winter. She'll be full of fire to convince him to speak to the kids at school and make good on the date. When Jensen gives her a night to remember she knows he's not a typical permanent guy but can she convince the only man she'll love to stay forever?
Jensen is determined not to be happy because of a tragic event of his friend one summer night after a football game. But he loves being the town one-and-done guy and Smoke jumper fire fighter each summer. When he meets Harriet who's feisty and determined Jensen will be intrigued to find out what's underneath the exterior of Miss Harriet Barnett. When they both help a young boy who comes from the wrong family to find a future, they will both discover each other with a possible HEA for both of them.
This was a very enjoyable read but not a fun of the writing style: when characters are speaking to each other, one character will say something then proceed on a long internal monologue before answering, it makes it difficult to keep up and keep on reading. Liked the characters and their personalities too.
Jensen Kittredge is the epitome of the modern cowboy and he isn't looking to settle down. He's the for a good time call kinda approach to his encounters. That is until buttoned up school librarian Harriet Barnett comes stomping into his life. She's no nonsense and doesn't confirm to societal norms. And she's perfectly fine being seen as odd. Yet, Jensen sparked something in her she didn't expect. And once Pandoras box is opened and the sparks ignite, it's hard to put that lid back on. As they get to know each other as they work together she begins to realize he hides from the world, just like she does. But his wounds run deep and he's not willing to take a chance at a relationship. Until he can't get one pesky librarian out of his head
Thank you Caitlin Crews for breaking my book slump!! This was a fantastic opposites attract romance and a great addition to the Kittredge Ranch series!!
I'm a big fan of the awkward, quirky heroines so, naturally, I adored Harriet! I really appreciated how strong (see stubborn) and confident she was about herself. She didn't just submit to the idea that she didn't "fit in" with people, she completely embraced it! The way she dealt with Aiden, the local troubled teen, with brutal honesty and care really scored points with me. I like how she stood up to Jensen and anyone else in town without a second thought. Quirky and quiet don't have to equal timid and reserved.
Jensen was her perfect match. He helped loosen her up a little while also making sure that she was true to herself. She helped him to see that he didn't have to live up to a particular role and showed him, by way of having him work with Aiden, that mistakes made as teenagers don't have to define the rest of your life.
* I received an early copy for voluntary review
I'm a big fan of the awkward, quirky heroines so, naturally, I adored Harriet! I really appreciated how strong (see stubborn) and confident she was about herself. She didn't just submit to the idea that she didn't "fit in" with people, she completely embraced it! The way she dealt with Aiden, the local troubled teen, with brutal honesty and care really scored points with me. I like how she stood up to Jensen and anyone else in town without a second thought. Quirky and quiet don't have to equal timid and reserved.
Jensen was her perfect match. He helped loosen her up a little while also making sure that she was true to herself. She helped him to see that he didn't have to live up to a particular role and showed him, by way of having him work with Aiden, that mistakes made as teenagers don't have to define the rest of your life.
* I received an early copy for voluntary review
Was I hooked by that book? For sure. Harriett and Jensen's reaction to her are a breath of fresh air. I was pulled in right from the start.
Jensen has a reputation as a stud between the sheets and not much between the ears. And it's an image he is all too happy to perpetuate. Until he comes face-to-face with Harriett, who is the high school librarian, doesn't care what other people think of her, and has no use for someone like Jensen. But Harriett needs Jensen to inspire one particular student to be better than his circumstances dictate.
With an intriguing start, I was truly curious to get to know these two people and find out where this auspicious beginning was going. Harriett and Jensen seem like they shouldn't work as a couple, but they really do.
I loved Harriett with her no-nonsense, straightforward attitude and so comfortable in her own skin. Jensen is complicated and puts on a mask of jovial stupidity so that no one can see the hurt beneath the surface, maybe not even Jensen himself.
Harriet's awakening to love and her own desires were described brilliantly. The author overused the phrase "he's so male" at some point, but the whole process was so delightful.
It's a very sweet story about finding love in unexpected places. It's also a good commentary on how we care too much about what other people think and that what other people think isn't necessarily the truth. Jensen sums it up nicely when he said, "If Harriett disappoints you, ma'am, then you can be sure the problem is you. Not her."
I can definitely recommend it for any romance reader and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
🔥 4/5
❤️ Iiked the FMC, she wasn’t a Mary Sue, nor a “quirky” but in an annoying sense. She actually felt human.
💔 Painfully slow pacing, and MMC’s inner thoughts had so many tangents
❤️ Iiked the FMC, she wasn’t a Mary Sue, nor a “quirky” but in an annoying sense. She actually felt human.
💔 Painfully slow pacing, and MMC’s inner thoughts had so many tangents
All Night Long with a Cowboy is the second novel in Caitlin Crews' Kittredge Ranch series. This is the story of Jensen Kittridge, a huge ladies man, and Harriet Barnett, the town librarian, a title she fits perfectly. These two are a very unlikely pair as they could not be more opposite, but somehow they work quite well together and this book follows their adventures in falling in love. One bonus to reading a series is that you get to follow previous characters through their ongoing experiences, something I really enjoy and you will definitely recognize the supporting cast in this book. Thanks to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my own reading experience.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes