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Her Christmas Cowboy by Jessica Clare Series: Wyoming Cowboy #5
Published by Berkley on October 13, 2020
Genres: Western Romance
Pages: 320
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
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Caleb Watson has been crushing on elementary school teacher Amy Mckinney ever since he saw her. She's oblivious to his feelings--probably because he's never said a word to her. But when he learns Amy's going to be Mrs. Claus in the local Christmas celebration, he volunteers to be Santa so he’ll finally have the chance to introduce himself. Even more than that, he'll use this opportunity to shower her with presents.
Amy's been receiving all kinds of Secret Santa gifts at work -- and she has no idea who her secret admirer is. She wishes he'd make himself known so they can go on a date, though, because being a newcomer in close-knit Painted Barrel, Wyoming, is pretty lonely. When her flaky landlord claims he's the gift giver…it's not quite the bachelor Amy had in mind. However, she’s doubly shocked when gruff newcomer Caleb Watson crashes her date and insists he’s really the one leaving her presents.
Amy's not sure what to think. Caleb's never indicated that he likes her, much less wants to date. Can he prove to Amy he’s not just the perfect Santa to her Mrs. Claus, but the man of her dreams?
I have read this Wyoming Cowboy series all out of order. I read 1,3,2,4 and now the 5th installment, Her Christmas Cowboy. There are some plot points related to the holiday but it isn’t only a Christmas story. I generally only read holiday stories after Thanksgiving but I did my series catch up in September so I read the last 3 in the series in the that month.
We got an introduction to the main characters, Caleb and Amy, in the previous book, The Cowboy Meets His Match. I’m really enjoying the small town, the ranching, and the dogs in the setting for these stories. It’s nice catching up with some characters in previous books or those who are part of this community. Except Greg, I don’t like him.
Caleb is such a sweetheart; I had to read his story. Caleb was the first of the three brothers to decide he would be staying in Wyoming rather than return to Alaska, because Amy was here in Wyoming. He has an insta-love for her and he sticks to it, no matter what. I love how hard he works at the relationship even when he is clueless. Also as Amy is clueless he even likes her.
Amy is really in a rough spot with no family support of any kind after her divorce and her ex being an asshole. Her financial situation is precarious and her rental reflects this issue. Greg is a horrible landlord in so many ways. Amy is so brave to help Donner. Luckily, Caleb wants to help her in every way. It’s tough for her because she wants to be independent after being in a marriage where she was controlled. Caleb’s actions speak louder than words about his care for Amy and she hears them.
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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That cover is putting me in the Christmas spirit! This sounds like a good series, Anne?
Thanks. I mentioned it in the Cowboy Series on Saturday and I’ve read it off and on, out of order. But I’m caught up now.
Hmm, this sounds like a series I’d love. Off to check it out! Wonderful review, Anne?
I like it. The personal issues are handled well for character development. Also the dogs are part of the story often. I’m all caught up now and the next one comes out soon.
I love cowboy romance and spotted this series early on, but I still need to get started. I like the sound of both characters in this one.
This is one of my favorite Cowboy series which also has a good share of holiday romances which is how I got started on it.
Aw, Caleb sounds like a character I would love. 🙂
Caleb is a sweet guy. This Cowboy series has several titles which are also holiday stories. And DOGS!
oh man….I love heroes like this, never give up on their woman no matter what. I really need to read this series, I do love this author and haven’t read her in a long while.
I’ve enjoyed them and several have a holiday aspect, and dogs.
Not sure how I missed this review, but you know I’m loving this series, too! Except for Greg. We can totally agree there. Caleb was such a sweetheart! Plus, I so love this cover.
Thank you for visiting. Yes and this series has a new one in January I will be reading soon. Seriously, I hope she does not try to rehabilitate Greg – I just want to hate him. I’d feel better if he got arrested or fined or something.
Yes! I don’t think Greg is a great candidate to rehabilitate. I’d have a hard time rooting for him given his past behavior which equaled harassment to me.