2.5
Three Cowboys and a Bride
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New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce is back with a delightful new romance about a gutsy cowboy who learns that he’ll gamble it all for the woman he loves . . .
Cowboy Max Romero is a married man—even if he hasn’t seen his bride since their impulsive Reno wedding. When the seriously sexy Brit Phoebe Creighton-Smith suddenly shows up in his life again, the last thing he expects is a request to play man-and-wife in front of her family. But it sounds like a challenge to the mischievous Max, who offers Phoebe one in return—give up proper English etiquette for riding the range like a real rancher’s woman.
Phoebe is willing to rope a stallion, if it means she can convince her grandmother to release the trust fund she’s entitled to after marriage. She’ll just have to pretend that her deliciously brawny “husband” isn’t tempting her to total abandon every minute of every day—and night. But just when the heat between them crackles into a blaze, Phoebe’s snobby clan forces Max to make a choice, he knows he’ll risk everything to convince her that with them, true love is a sure thing . . .
Cowboy Max Romero is a married man—even if he hasn’t seen his bride since their impulsive Reno wedding. When the seriously sexy Brit Phoebe Creighton-Smith suddenly shows up in his life again, the last thing he expects is a request to play man-and-wife in front of her family. But it sounds like a challenge to the mischievous Max, who offers Phoebe one in return—give up proper English etiquette for riding the range like a real rancher’s woman.
Phoebe is willing to rope a stallion, if it means she can convince her grandmother to release the trust fund she’s entitled to after marriage. She’ll just have to pretend that her deliciously brawny “husband” isn’t tempting her to total abandon every minute of every day—and night. But just when the heat between them crackles into a blaze, Phoebe’s snobby clan forces Max to make a choice, he knows he’ll risk everything to convince her that with them, true love is a sure thing . . .
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2.5
Liz
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“**I received this book as an ARC through Netgalley.**
*may contain spoilers*
Is this story for someone who wants to just buzz out the noise and read through a Harlequin type of book? Potentially yes.
Was this story for me? No.
Truly and honestly I wanted to like this book. Unfortunately I didn’t and dnf’d at 68% as I felt like the story wasn’t taking me anywhere.
Two of my favorite tropes are there’s only one bed and a marriage of convenience. Unfortunately this book didn’t meet the potential it could’ve reached for these tropes. Everything moved faster than an average work of fanfiction.
The two main characters, Phoebe and Max, haven’t seen each other in four years for a reason I haven’t fully figured, other than “I needed to figure out things”. Both were very eager to dive into that one bed together rather than talk it about things. The smut felt cold, distant and clinical. Not once, but twice.
I couldn’t connect with any of the characters as I felt they lacked depth and remained superficial. Maybe also due to fact that the book is written from a third persons point of view.
It felt like it was all over the place and as a reader we were given a lot of unnecessary gap filling information in places that didn’t require them or added anything new to the story.
For example, we’re presented with a side character named Olly who had a helping hand in organizing a bachelors party. Apparently our main man Max gave Olly some input and had a helping hand in making this vision a reality for Olly. Though, going from Olly’s introduction there was absolutely nothing that indicated that these two characters had met prior to discuss this bachelor party.
This is one example out of many others I could give.
However, I could definitely see the potential of the story, but unfortunately this felt like reading a first draft. Personally the story didn’t draw me in like I had hoped it would. It felt like a platonic friendship that was one sided when it came to showing interest.”
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“Hold your horses, girl! I gotta admit, I didn't read the first two books of this series. The truth is that I didn't even know that it was part of a series. What can I say? Can't resist a cowboy romance !!! yeehaw
I thought this was a polyamorous romance, but I was wrong (lol). This story's all about Phoebe and Max. Four years ago, they met in Reno, got hitched in a spur-of-the-moment kind of way, then went their separate trails. Now, Phoebe's back in US, searching for Max, and that's how they both end up at the ranch. And explaining this surprise marriage to Max's ranch buddies is, let's just say, interesting.
Definitely, it was a fun ride. Phoebe and Max are such cute. Opposites attract + fake marriage = never disappointing *chef's kiss*. HEA? You bet your boots!
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!”
About Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for her unconventional heroes and her joy for subverting romance clichés. Born and raised in England, she acquired a degree in history and barely escaped from the British Civil Service alive, before deciding to write full time. A member of RWA, she writes novels in several genres for Kensington, Penguin Random House UK, Rouge Romance, Carina and Cleis Press. Along with being a voracious reader, Kate loves trail riding “Western style” with her family. She can be found online at KatePearce.com and on Twitter @Kate4queen.
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