Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
A Cowboy under the Mistletoe by Jessica Clare Series: Wyoming Cowboy #3
Published by Berkley on October 15, 2019
Genres: Western Romance
Pages: 318
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
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Former Navy master-at-arms Jason Clements is down on his luck and calling in one last favor. His cousin has secured him a job opportunity as a cowboy working at Price Ranch in Wyoming. Too bad Jason has never even saddled a horse. If he can keep this job without his PTSD getting in the way, it’ll be a Christmas miracle.
Local busybody Sage Cooper loves Painted Barrel something fierce, but it’s time for her to move on. Since her father passed away, the family ranch feels too big for just her, and there’s no chance of finding a husband in this small town. To the rest of the world, she’s just another local fixture, known for her closet full of ugly Christmas sweaters and being perpetually single.
It isn’t until Jason shows up in desperate need of a cowboy crash course that Sage discovers a tall, dark, and handsome reason to stick around. And with the holidays coming up, Sage is in need of a date for a special event—maybe they’ll turn out to be each other’s best Christmas present.
I’m finally reading Christmas and holiday stories. Cowboy under the Mistletoe has a nice intermix of holiday activities along with its being set at this time of year. I had not read the two previous books in the series, which is not my usual way, but I still was able to enjoy this story.
The characters of Jason and Sage were well-developed but the others were not as much, particularly Greg seemed to be a cliche douche. I think the other two couples on the ranch Eli and Cass, Dustin and Annie were probably from the first two books. Yup, just checked and that’s it. I liked them and hope to go back and read about them.
Jason’s situation was completely believable and my heart broke for him with the difficulties he had with his PTSD and losing his service dog. Sage was much less believable, but in a small, insular town, I guess it is possible. She’s amazing but well protected, especially when her father was alive. Plus she was stupid for Greg for too long.
The romance between Sage and Jason was totally believable though. I loved how kind and supportive they were to each other. THIS is what a relationship should be. Plus sexy. I was thrilled for them both. The addition of dogs to any story makes it better, too.
About Jessica Clare
This is a pen name for Jill Myles.
Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the ‘naughty parts’ of books first, looks for a dirty joke in just about everything, and thinks to this day that the Little House on the Prairie books should have been steamier.
After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write a few books of her own – stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Oh, this is tempting! I love Western romance. Wonderful review, Anne?
I liked this one and think I might go back and grab the first two to read also.
That’s awesome that you were able to read this one outside of reading the other two in this series. I’ve been craving winter/christmas romances too so I’ll have to check it out. I’m glad you found some of it enjoyable.
It’s good. I just have a thing about it being realistic even when it’s fiction. But I really enjoyed the story anyway.
great view. LOL
It is. And the colors go with my blog.
Oh I saw this one on another blog but it’s not an author I tried yet
It’s new to me also but I like to read some holiday stories
I loved her PNR stuff back in the day. I haven’t tried her cowboy series. Maybe some day!
I haven’t read her PNR but this was very enjoyable so maybe I will try the PNR sometime.