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canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of Donna Grant. I have read many of her books and I will continue to read her books because I do love her writing.
I don't usually like to read Christmas theme books early on but I read this book as soon as I received the advanced reader copy back in September because I just couldn't wait to read it.
The Christmas Cowboy Hero is book one of Heart of Texas series and I have to say that I do love this book. I love Abby and Clayton together.
If you are looking for a sweet Contemporary Romance book to read I think you will want to pick this one up.
I don't usually like to read Christmas theme books early on but I read this book as soon as I received the advanced reader copy back in September because I just couldn't wait to read it.
The Christmas Cowboy Hero is book one of Heart of Texas series and I have to say that I do love this book. I love Abby and Clayton together.
If you are looking for a sweet Contemporary Romance book to read I think you will want to pick this one up.
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2313811292
amandaj6's review against another edition
5.0
Just right!
This book was in my daily kindle deal email and I just love reading Christmas books this time of year! This book has everything you can think of, (ex)SEAL, strong heroine, family, farms, suspense, and happily ever after!
This book was in my daily kindle deal email and I just love reading Christmas books this time of year! This book has everything you can think of, (ex)SEAL, strong heroine, family, farms, suspense, and happily ever after!
mandy_pandy's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book so much! Sweet, protective, ex-navy SEAL hero and a woman who is raising her two brothers - this was the perfect romance! I loved everything about this book! A little touch of suspense and a couple steamy scenes, this book was absolute perfection! Highly recommend!!
alwaysreadingreview's review against another edition
5.0
There was something about this book that just draws you in and wouldn't let me go until it was "the end". This was very well written with characters that are very believable. Abby is someone I could see in real life. She is struggling with keeping a roof over her and her brothers heads. Their mother left them once Abby graduated from high school. I know I was thinking how could a mother do that, but eventually it went to how strong Abby has been all these years. Clayton is a retired SEAL, who is sexy as hell.
I can not wait to read more from Ms Donna Grant. I love her writing!
☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
aboutthatstory's review against another edition
4.0
This should totally be a Hallmark movie! So sweet and entertaining with just the right amount of drama and a touch of suspense. And hello swoony cowboy!!! Awesome read!
I went into this wanting a feel good, easy read, and that's exactly what I got. It was fun and flirty and there was a nice amount of heat too. Abby and Clayton were great characters. I thought they had good development coming together and I enjoyed learning their backstories. They're both wonderful, caring people and I love how they overcome their personal obstacles. I felt for them and there were lots of emotional moments as things were learned. I really enjoyed them getting to know one another as their feelings grew. These two definitely pulled at my heart strings.
I also really enjoyed the mystery and suspense element that was in play. It kept the story moving along nicely and I was excited to see where it all would go. It added a nice amount of action and drama that kept things exciting. I thought there was a fantastic cast of characters. Abby's brothers were great and I loved Clayton's parents. His mom was so wonderful. They all helped make it a full story. I thought the writing was great and enjoyed the descriptions. I really enjoyed the storyline and felt there was lots of depth. There was a really good pace and great details. I enjoyed the different POVs as well.
I had so much fun reading this and it definitely left me smiling and happy. From beginning to end I enjoyed Clayton and Abby, they're just both so sweet and caring. A feel good story for sure! This was my first Donna Grant book and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
I went into this wanting a feel good, easy read, and that's exactly what I got. It was fun and flirty and there was a nice amount of heat too. Abby and Clayton were great characters. I thought they had good development coming together and I enjoyed learning their backstories. They're both wonderful, caring people and I love how they overcome their personal obstacles. I felt for them and there were lots of emotional moments as things were learned. I really enjoyed them getting to know one another as their feelings grew. These two definitely pulled at my heart strings.
I also really enjoyed the mystery and suspense element that was in play. It kept the story moving along nicely and I was excited to see where it all would go. It added a nice amount of action and drama that kept things exciting. I thought there was a fantastic cast of characters. Abby's brothers were great and I loved Clayton's parents. His mom was so wonderful. They all helped make it a full story. I thought the writing was great and enjoyed the descriptions. I really enjoyed the storyline and felt there was lots of depth. There was a really good pace and great details. I enjoyed the different POVs as well.
I had so much fun reading this and it definitely left me smiling and happy. From beginning to end I enjoyed Clayton and Abby, they're just both so sweet and caring. A feel good story for sure! This was my first Donna Grant book and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
cgroup6's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this now because I received an ARC for the 3rd book in this series - thought it was fun & well written book. Nice easy read with a holiday setting!
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
4.0
Pros:
While the book has troubles and hardships it is wonderfully uplifting. The characters truly become people you are wishing good things for and that you want to know more about.
The side characters are gems and I really hope that they are seen more in the rest of the series. Mr and Mrs East are adorable and truly have set the tone for the ranch to be a happy place. Their love for each other, the family and the work holds everything together. Caleb and Brice are growing before our eyes into wonderful men I hope we see find their happy ever afters someday.
Those who like it spicy will not be disappointed!
Cons:
I wanted to see how Gloria reacted to Abby leaving and to know more about her involvement in things. Truly, I wanted to hear a bit more about what happened to everyone with all the legal issues.
While the book has troubles and hardships it is wonderfully uplifting. The characters truly become people you are wishing good things for and that you want to know more about.
The side characters are gems and I really hope that they are seen more in the rest of the series. Mr and Mrs East are adorable and truly have set the tone for the ranch to be a happy place. Their love for each other, the family and the work holds everything together. Caleb and Brice are growing before our eyes into wonderful men I hope we see find their happy ever afters someday.
Those who like it spicy will not be disappointed!
Cons:
I wanted to see how Gloria reacted to Abby leaving and to know more about her involvement in things. Truly, I wanted to hear a bit more about what happened to everyone with all the legal issues.
haneyhayespr's review against another edition
4.0
If you love cowboys and Christmas, then this is the book is for you. It’s an instant attraction for Clayton and Abby.
"It seems like our families are intertwined…."
This quote couldn’t be more true for this book. Especially when Clayton takes one of Abby’s brother’s under his wing instead of making him pay for the cows he’s been taking.
"It seems like our families are intertwined…."
This quote couldn’t be more true for this book. Especially when Clayton takes one of Abby’s brother’s under his wing instead of making him pay for the cows he’s been taking.
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Library in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Christmas Cowboy Hero is the first book in this trilogy which is focused around the Harper siblings. A couple of weeks ago I read book three (Clay's book) and it was fantastic and so when I discovered this book at my local library, I snatched it right up and it also has some Christmas time elements which was a fun element too. Donna Grant has always been a personal favorite author of mine, and her writing is potently engaging and in this book I was swept up and I stayed up half the night reading it because I just didn't want to put it down. I will say that there isn't anything "out of this world" about this book, but it was such a fun story and I was on board with the romance that is written here.
The Christmas Cowboy Hero was Abbie's book and I really love her as a human being. I admired her strength and courage that she displays. When Abbie turned eighteen, her mother left her and her younger brothers and turned over guardianship to her. Abbie, loved her brothers and refused to put them in foster care just because it would be easier. So she has worked hard, slowly working on her CPA degree, and living paycheck to paycheck. But when her youner brother, get in trouble with the law, she pleads her case with the ranch owner. Clayton, has recently returned home when hearing that his father is having heart problems and thieving going on at home. But when he meets Abbie and her younger brother, he knows that he can help out a kid who has fallen on hard times and did a wrong thing for the right reason, so he wants to guide him on the right path. He offers to allow him to pay off the debt by working at the ranch with him.
The romance that forms between Clayton and Abbie is so endearing and you instantly become a cheerleader for both of them. Both Clayton and Abbie have some painful pasts but are such strong people and deserve a happy ending and the love that they find together. Clayton has spent many years as a SEAL and has survived when many of his teammembers never returned and he bears guilt over the death of his brother. Abbie has had to be strong for her brothers and hasn't done anything for herself. But once she meets Clayton, she realizes that she needs something more in her life than just working herself to death. She wants to be happy and to really LIVE life to its fullest. Even though she struggles at times with thinking that a future with Clayton is actually possible she realizes that she needs to fight for the future that she wants with Clayton.
Another aspect that we see in this story is the suspense that gets added to the plot. I really enjoyed this aspect because it doesn't take away from the actual romance in the story, but is an added element that adds some conflict for the characters (and not just Clayton and Abbie but also the brothers) We see some true villains in this book and seeing them overcome these villains and come out on top was truly a journey to read. I really enjoyed seeing all the pieces come together and even though at times it could be a bit predictable, I didn't mind it. But then Donna Grant has a unique storytelling voice that the reader finds compelling no matter what the scenario is.
The only downside to the story was the holiday aspects....I was expecting more in this story and have more of a Christmas Cheer type of feeling considering its a small town setting, but didn't really get that cozy Christmas feel like I was expecting. You see the season of course, but its downplayed which is why the rating of this book isn't higher because I found this element a bit lacking.
Overall, I found, The Christmas Cowboy Hero to be a story of the value of living life to its fullest, to embracing the delights and surprises, a story to be savored!!!
The Christmas Cowboy Hero is the first book in this trilogy which is focused around the Harper siblings. A couple of weeks ago I read book three (Clay's book) and it was fantastic and so when I discovered this book at my local library, I snatched it right up and it also has some Christmas time elements which was a fun element too. Donna Grant has always been a personal favorite author of mine, and her writing is potently engaging and in this book I was swept up and I stayed up half the night reading it because I just didn't want to put it down. I will say that there isn't anything "out of this world" about this book, but it was such a fun story and I was on board with the romance that is written here.
The Christmas Cowboy Hero was Abbie's book and I really love her as a human being. I admired her strength and courage that she displays. When Abbie turned eighteen, her mother left her and her younger brothers and turned over guardianship to her. Abbie, loved her brothers and refused to put them in foster care just because it would be easier. So she has worked hard, slowly working on her CPA degree, and living paycheck to paycheck. But when her youner brother, get in trouble with the law, she pleads her case with the ranch owner. Clayton, has recently returned home when hearing that his father is having heart problems and thieving going on at home. But when he meets Abbie and her younger brother, he knows that he can help out a kid who has fallen on hard times and did a wrong thing for the right reason, so he wants to guide him on the right path. He offers to allow him to pay off the debt by working at the ranch with him.
The romance that forms between Clayton and Abbie is so endearing and you instantly become a cheerleader for both of them. Both Clayton and Abbie have some painful pasts but are such strong people and deserve a happy ending and the love that they find together. Clayton has spent many years as a SEAL and has survived when many of his teammembers never returned and he bears guilt over the death of his brother. Abbie has had to be strong for her brothers and hasn't done anything for herself. But once she meets Clayton, she realizes that she needs something more in her life than just working herself to death. She wants to be happy and to really LIVE life to its fullest. Even though she struggles at times with thinking that a future with Clayton is actually possible she realizes that she needs to fight for the future that she wants with Clayton.
You’ve been doing things for everyone but yourself. When are you going to let someone do something for you..?
Another aspect that we see in this story is the suspense that gets added to the plot. I really enjoyed this aspect because it doesn't take away from the actual romance in the story, but is an added element that adds some conflict for the characters (and not just Clayton and Abbie but also the brothers) We see some true villains in this book and seeing them overcome these villains and come out on top was truly a journey to read. I really enjoyed seeing all the pieces come together and even though at times it could be a bit predictable, I didn't mind it. But then Donna Grant has a unique storytelling voice that the reader finds compelling no matter what the scenario is.
The only downside to the story was the holiday aspects....I was expecting more in this story and have more of a Christmas Cheer type of feeling considering its a small town setting, but didn't really get that cozy Christmas feel like I was expecting. You see the season of course, but its downplayed which is why the rating of this book isn't higher because I found this element a bit lacking.
Overall, I found, The Christmas Cowboy Hero to be a story of the value of living life to its fullest, to embracing the delights and surprises, a story to be savored!!!