A review by tuckeralmengor
Cowboy Come Home: Includes a Bonus Novella by Carly Bloom

4.0

Many thanks to Estelle at Forever Publishing for sending me the copy in exchange for an honest review

"Who needed oxygen when this man's lips were made of everything she needed to survive?"

Steamy, sweet, and heartwarming, this book was an absolutely amazing addition to the Once Upon a Time in Texas series!

So, what's this book about?
Some cowboys aren't cut out to be Prince Charming and Claire Kowalski knows that better than anyone. She gave her heart to Ford Jarvis two years ago, yet that didn't keep him from disappearing into the sunset. Now that he's back in Big Verde, Texas, she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. But the ruggedly sexy cowboy still knows how to push all her buttons, and avoiding him is nearly impossible when she needs his help.

Ford didn't plan on returning home—ever—but when he hears that the Kowalski ranch is in trouble, he hightails it back to town. He's not eager to be reminded of the life he can never have, but his time in Big Verde is only temporary. He'll stay long enough to get the ranch up and running, then hit the road again. But when Ford finds out the new foreman he's training is Claire, still as stubborn and beautiful as ever, this cowboy is going to have to decide what matters most---repeating the mistakes of the past or fighting for a future with the only woman he's ever loved...

I have so many thoughts right now, mostly positive and a few critical and I'm not quite sure where to start... How about the characters?

Claire - To be completely honest, she was a smidge bit annoying. I think she was meant to be headstrong and independent but I ended up finding her to be kind of bratty.

Ford - Swoon! Although Ford's character flaw felt a bit cliche and overused, I still loved Ford.

Maggie & Travis - OMG! It was absolutely amazing seeing more of Maggie and Travis and how their relationship (now, marriage! EEEEEEEE!!!!) was going. Honestly, I would be totally happy if Carly just decided to write a whole series on the life of Travis and Maggie. And Henry! Oh my gosh, they are all just the cutest family ever.

The best part of this book was its humor. I bookmarked all the scenes that made me laugh and there were a lot of them.

"'I bet you got through the book super quick then,' Claire said. 'There were a lot of racy scenes. Like the one at the inn where he tied her to the bed-'
'That was at the castle,' Miss Mills said. 'The inn is where they had that sinful food orgy. That is not what the good Lord intended butter for.'"

I could go on and on. This entire review could just be me typing up whole pages of hilarious scenes. The bar scene, for instance. In spite of its slightly heavy themes, it made me giggle so many different times!

I also, as always, loved the steamy scenes. They were hot which I loved. Beyond that, they were also so heartfelt and genuine. The raw passion and emotion was just...


Overall, this book was emotional, sexy, and hilarious! Highly recommended!!

Bottom Line:
4.5 stars
Age Rating - [ R ]
Content Screening -
Positive Messages (4/5) - [Kindness, Bravery, Commitment]
Violence (3/5) - [Bar fight, Punches, Minor injuries]
Sex (4/5) - [Detailed sex scenes, Sexual themes and terms]
Language (3/5) - [F**k, D*mn, Sh*t, Cl*t]
Trigger and Content Warning - Loss of a loved one, Cancer, Violence, Floods, Near-death experience
NOTE: This is an adult book with detailed sex scenes and isn't intended for younger readers
Publication Date: March 31st, 2020
Publisher: Forever (an imprint of Grand Central Pub (an imprint of Hachette Book Group))
Genre: Contemporary/Romance

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4.5 stars! YES! YES! YES!

review to come

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