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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
All Night Long with a Cowboy returns readers to Cold River and the Kittredge Ranch, and focuses on Jensen the second eldest of the Kittredges and the one who acts like he doesn't have a care in the world. But that's far from the truth, and this sexy cowboy certainly meets his match when he is confronted by strait-laced high school librarian Harriet. Who couldn't be more different to Jensen, yet, the more time they spend in each other's company the more they realise they are both hiding who they really are.
And with a story full of layers, sweetness and some emotion. Not to mention likable characters and a beautiful setting, this was an enjoyable read. That I would happily recommend to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via St Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review**
And with a story full of layers, sweetness and some emotion. Not to mention likable characters and a beautiful setting, this was an enjoyable read. That I would happily recommend to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via St Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review**
Ok I fucking LOVED this!! Harriet with her no nonsense attitude and how she does exactly what she wants with, like, zero shame. And then Jensen, the town clown/himbo/man slut that "doesn't do relationships" is more than that under the surface. The way they came together and really didn't like each other at first was just perfect. This was on its way to 5 stars for me...
BUT! A full star off for, at the end, Harriet being pregnant when there was ZERO MENTION AT ALL OF HER WANTING ANY CHILDREN AT ALL! Until she met Jensen, she had been content in her life to be single and never thought she'd have a partner. Hell, even after they got together there was nothing about kids mentioned and then we hit the last chapter (not even the epilogue) and BLAMO pregnant. What a fuckin piss off.
BUT! A full star off for, at the end, Harriet being pregnant when there was ZERO MENTION AT ALL OF HER WANTING ANY CHILDREN AT ALL! Until she met Jensen, she had been content in her life to be single and never thought she'd have a partner. Hell, even after they got together there was nothing about kids mentioned and then we hit the last chapter (not even the epilogue) and BLAMO pregnant. What a fuckin piss off.
I knew I could count on Caitlin Crews to deliver me a sexy and emotionally satisfying story.
I love the opposites-attract trope: Jensen, the town flirt and resident carefree, love-em-and-leave-em guy, with Harriett the school librarian and paragon of virtue. I love their banter (it's pretty impressive how Harriett didn't strangle Jensen most of the time because the dude could be ANNOYING with his devil may care attitude), and the sexy is *chef's kiss*.
Zach's story next! Wow what a wait that would be.
E-ARC is received thanks to the publisher via Netgalley.
I love the opposites-attract trope: Jensen, the town flirt and resident carefree, love-em-and-leave-em guy, with Harriett the school librarian and paragon of virtue. I love their banter (it's pretty impressive how Harriett didn't strangle Jensen most of the time because the dude could be ANNOYING with his devil may care attitude), and the sexy is *chef's kiss*.
Zach's story next! Wow what a wait that would be.
E-ARC is received thanks to the publisher via Netgalley.
Cowboy Bodice Ripper. This is one of those slow burn (ish) cowboy romances where you've got the busty-and-beautiful-but-no-one-knows-it-because-she-hides-it-all-the-time librarian meeting up with the playboy-that-can't-escape-his-dark-past cowboy. The slow burn and banter through the front half of the book is great, helped along via a subplot involving a troubled teenager. And then you get to the (nearly requisite in the genre) sex around the 2/3 mark where suddenly both of our leads are very well endowed for their genders. Sure, why not. A bit typical, and a bit of a letdown because of it, but eh, when being typical in one particular area is the worst you can say of a book... it really isn't a bad book. Fans of the genre will like it, those that aren't fans of the genre won't have any real reason to come to the genre via this particular book. For the clean/ sweet crowd, well, I already told you it has a sex scene, and there's references to several others, both "onscreen" and off. Solid tale mostly solidly told, and it does in fact work as an entry point into the series despite being Book 2. Very much recommended.
This one surprised me -- in a good way. Based on the ridiculous title, I definitely thought I was getting into some quasi cowboy p*rn, but it ended up being relatively relationship-focused with only some steam. It was also a bit subversive -- perhaps a response to Linda Howard's [b:Open Season|420734|Open Season|Linda Howard|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1324869940l/420734._SY75_.jpg|1784677], in which a small-town librarian undergoes a makeover and finds love? In this book, our librarian whole-heartedly embraces her quirks, lack of makeup, and hand-knitted cardigans and still manages to snag her man. She does end up dressing a bit less conservative, but only because she notices and appreciates her partner's enjoyment. I really enjoyed how the author approached all this. Otherwise, this is a relatively low angst, funny romance. 3.5 stars.
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
What happens when the quirky librarian knocks the town playboy on his ar$3?
That's what we get when Harriet meets Jensen.
I like Harriet. I like that she walks to the beat of her own drummer. I like that she doesn't give a crap what anyone thinks of her, and adore that she sticks up for those who have no one to stick up for them.
From the beginning I knew that there was more than the player persona to Jensen, but boy did it take some work to drag it all out of him.
And I freaking LOVE that they drag each other out of their self imposed ... pigeon hole I guess you would call it.
And when they take on all the small town gossip as a team.
I enjoyed this story, and look forward to more of the Kittredge Ranch series in the future.
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What happens when the quirky librarian knocks the town playboy on his ar$3?
That's what we get when Harriet meets Jensen.
I like Harriet. I like that she walks to the beat of her own drummer. I like that she doesn't give a crap what anyone thinks of her, and adore that she sticks up for those who have no one to stick up for them.
From the beginning I knew that there was more than the player persona to Jensen, but boy did it take some work to drag it all out of him.
And I freaking LOVE that they drag each other out of their self imposed ... pigeon hole I guess you would call it.
And when they take on all the small town gossip as a team.
I enjoyed this story, and look forward to more of the Kittredge Ranch series in the future.
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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
******Copy from NetGalley in return for an honest review*****
So I do like a bad boy and a good girl when it comes to romance as well as a meddling small town, but the heroine of this is just written so weirdly that it drove me mad. I was wondering for a while if it was an attempt at a neurodiverse heroine, but as it went on without it being mentioned I gave up on that idea. It’s just so stilted and unbelievable. Hey ho, never mind - at least it ticked a state off my 50 states challenge.
So I do like a bad boy and a good girl when it comes to romance as well as a meddling small town, but the heroine of this is just written so weirdly that it drove me mad. I was wondering for a while if it was an attempt at a neurodiverse heroine, but as it went on without it being mentioned I gave up on that idea. It’s just so stilted and unbelievable. Hey ho, never mind - at least it ticked a state off my 50 states challenge.
cute!
i liked harriet getting to meet new versions of herself, and jensen facing his inner struggles of shame/guilt. The romance was so adorable, a cozy read. I did want more scenes with them before she left for missouri/ before the conflict resolution. i kinda why the title's the title but also why?
i liked harriet getting to meet new versions of herself, and jensen facing his inner struggles of shame/guilt. The romance was so adorable, a cozy read. I did want more scenes with them before she left for missouri/ before the conflict resolution. i kinda why the title's the title but also why?
Three and a half stars.
Jensen Kittredge, second son, part-time fire-jumper and full-time Casanova and fun-time guy. Jensen doesn't do relationships, he doesn't do serious and he never lets anyone see the real him. What no-one realises is that this is self-imposed penance for something that happened when he was eighteen years old.
Harriet Barnett moved to Cold River three years ago. She knows everyone else thinks she's a bit odd, cat-lady, librarian, old-lady dress sense, she just doesn't care very much, she's happy with her books and her knitting and her cats. But when one of her group of Summer School delinquents sneers at her attempts to bring in inspirational speakers to motivate them to do better, and suggests the only person worth listening to is Jensen Kittredge, Harriet is determined to get Jensen to speak to them. Even if it means confronting him in the den of iniquity bar he frequents on a Saturday night.
Jensen can't believe it when his night of whisky and loose women is interrupted by a diminutive woman, dressed like an old maid, clasping her giant handbag like a comfort blanket. She doesn't seem to be put off by any of his tried and trusted stratagems for shaking off women and his overt sexual innuendos seem to bounce off her.
This is a classic opposites attract romance, the bad boy and the librarian, the Casanova and the virgin. I really enjoyed it, but it didn't have the emotional heft for me of the first book - although so many other readers didn't like that book. Also, Cold River seems to be populated by men who are all atoning for some deep dark secret from their pasts - must be a dreadful place to grow up, LOL.
I am really holding out for Jensen's brother Zack's story, the buttoned-up oldest son who is the only male member of the family ever to get a job away from the Kittredge Ranch.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest opinion.
Bumped for release.
Jensen Kittredge, second son, part-time fire-jumper and full-time Casanova and fun-time guy. Jensen doesn't do relationships, he doesn't do serious and he never lets anyone see the real him. What no-one realises is that this is self-imposed penance for something that happened when he was eighteen years old.
Harriet Barnett moved to Cold River three years ago. She knows everyone else thinks she's a bit odd, cat-lady, librarian, old-lady dress sense, she just doesn't care very much, she's happy with her books and her knitting and her cats. But when one of her group of Summer School delinquents sneers at her attempts to bring in inspirational speakers to motivate them to do better, and suggests the only person worth listening to is Jensen Kittredge, Harriet is determined to get Jensen to speak to them. Even if it means confronting him in the den of iniquity bar he frequents on a Saturday night.
Jensen can't believe it when his night of whisky and loose women is interrupted by a diminutive woman, dressed like an old maid, clasping her giant handbag like a comfort blanket. She doesn't seem to be put off by any of his tried and trusted stratagems for shaking off women and his overt sexual innuendos seem to bounce off her.
This is a classic opposites attract romance, the bad boy and the librarian, the Casanova and the virgin. I really enjoyed it, but it didn't have the emotional heft for me of the first book - although so many other readers didn't like that book. Also, Cold River seems to be populated by men who are all atoning for some deep dark secret from their pasts - must be a dreadful place to grow up, LOL.
I am really holding out for Jensen's brother Zack's story, the buttoned-up oldest son who is the only male member of the family ever to get a job away from the Kittredge Ranch.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest opinion.
Bumped for release.