Lucky Chance Cowboy
-
-
4.6 • 7 Ratings
-
-
- $7.99
-
- $7.99
Publisher Description
This emotional, hopeful, contemporary cowboy romance is perfect for readers looking for:A military hero determined not to let an injury get the best of him
•A compassionate heroine who would do anything to care for her family
•Wounded veterans finding purpose and camaraderie on a working ranch
•Rescue dogs getting a second chance at a forever homeMarcus Talbott is a soldier through and through, and he's not going to let an injury keep him from his Army unit. Sure, his last mission nearly broke his back, but that's nothing his positive attitude and work ethic can't fix, right? In the meantime, he's got a place on the board at the Big Chance Dog Rescue, and flirting with his best friend's sassy sister, Emma, is a welcome distraction.
Emma Stern is barely scraping by while working and caring for her elderly grandfather, but she's running out of options?and hope. The last thing she has time for is Marcus and his flirting, sexy as he might be. But every time Emma thinks she's reached the end of her rope, Marcus is there to lend a hand. Maybe there's more to the handsome playboy after all...
Praise for Big Chance Cowboy:
"A real page turner with a sexy cowboy you can root for, a sassy heroine you can fall in love with, and an ugly dog that brings them together."—CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times bestselling author
"Love...and puppies... Be prepared to fall in love with this cast of characters and this book."—JENNIE MARTS, USA Today bestselling author of the Cowboys of Creedence series
"Big Chance Cowboy is a tail-wagging good read. I was hooked from start to finish."—DEBBIE BURNS, acclaimed author of the Rescue Me series
"Inspiring... Stanley hits the mark with wonderfully complex, caring characters; catchy dialogue; and lessons in self-esteem, loyalty, and forgiveness."—Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Stanley tackles heavy emotions with a light touch in the heartfelt second Big Chance Dog Rescue romance (after Big Chance Cowboy). An injured soldier, Marcus Talbott visits his friend and fellow veteran Adam Collins's fledgling dog rescue ranch in Big Chance, Tex. He only plans to stay long enough to recuperate before getting back to combat, but his budding connection with Adam's sister, the recently widowed Emma Collins Stern, throws a wrench in this plan. Emma's experience with her late husband, a drug-dependent veteran, keeps her from acting on her feelings for Marcus, who she knows takes Percocet. But when Marcus realizes he's in danger of becoming dependent on his meds, he quits cold turkey and channels his energy into helping Emma raise money for the dog rescue. Working closely together, the two navigate their murky relationship with the help of the large, bighearted cast, including Emma's scene-stealing Grandpa. The intimate scope and assured plotting of this sweet love story make for a welcome addition to the series.
Customer Reviews
Lucky Chance Cowboy
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This is a story that I just got lost in. It is the second one in a series and can really be read as a stand-alone but I would highly recommend reading the first story "Big Chance Cowboy". It will really help to get a feel for the characters and the situation regarding the rescue mission.
Marcus is just the all-around "people-schmoozer". Due to injuries sustained during war, he was injured along with the rest of his team, he is on limited disability status. Marcus' back was severely injured but being a soldier was all he ever wanted. He is trying to get back to the teams and go to war again. He meets Emma and there is an immediate attraction between the two. Emma is a widow as well as the sister of his sargent. Her husband has been gone for two years and Emma can't get over the feeling that she failed her PTSD husband. Between the lying and drugs it was rough for her.
I adored these two characters and loved being able to read how they overcame their obstacles to get to their HFN ending. I loved the dual POV format that this book is written in as well. Getting that glimpse into the character's thoughts really helped me to connect with the character.
The plot just flowed beautifully. I couldn't wait to see what the author had in store for these two. Unfortunately that meant that the book was over before I really wanted to be! I just hope there are more stories coming about the rescue ranch.
This is a slightly sexy read. There was some action BUT the author I think did a great job in not having overly graphic detail. It was really all about the two characters and their story.
If you adore the wounded protagonists (especially a sexy Army Ranger!) and don't mind a slightly sexy read, then I highly recommend this story (actually the prior book as well) especially if you are over 18.