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That Cowboy of Mine by Donna Grant
Published by St. Martin's Press on April 26, 2022
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 304
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
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Dillon Young is proud that she inherited her aunt’s ranch. The problem: someone is trying to run her off and is willing to do whatever it takes. Strange, dangerous things keep happening. Dillion suspects her no-good neighbor and fellow wealthy rancher Hank Stephens. Never a man to get his hands dirty, he sends others to get the job done. So, when the irresistible Cal Bennett is found passed out drunk on her property, Dillion is on high alert. Until someone takes a shot at her and Cal springs to her rescue. When the hard-bodied, no-nonsense-talking cowboy points out that she may need some help, Dillion is inclined to reluctantly agree.
Or a lover?
Waking up on a stranger’s property with a shotgun in his face is not Cal Bennett’s idea of a good time. Never mind that the woman on the other end of the barrel is one of the most fiercely beautiful women he has ever seen. Things get more interesting when he finds himself shielding her from flying bullets. It’s clear that this smart, savvy woman could use a hand and he is all too happy to lend any part of his body she requires. His proposal: pose as lovers until they find out who is after her ranch. As the danger rises and secrets are revealed, the passion explodes between them. There is no turning back
Combining thrilling suspense with a sultry Cowboy Romance, Donna Grant grabs my attention once again in her latest standalone release.
Dillon Young has inherited her aunt’s ranch and decides to stay and make a go of it raising the cattle and breeding Quarter Horses, but her ranch is holding on by a thread and so is she after all the mishaps. Someone wants her to sell out and leave and Dillon knows just who it is. She just needs to find a non-corrupt lawman and prove it.
Meanwhile, is the booze-soaked hungover cowboy she finds the night her prize Quarter Horse stud disappeared part of it or a big coincidental lifesaver? Cal has made his way into her trust and her heart as he helps her on the ranch, supports her, and keeps her out of the path of bullets, but weird happenings have her doubting everyone including him.
Cal didn’t make the bull-riding finals for rodeo and he’s flat broke, but going on a bender landed him in just the right place to help attractive, admirable Dillon with her troubles. If only she would trust him. Not that he blames her since he has connections to the big rancher next door trying to get her ranch. He aims to find out what is going on even if old ties and loyalties are stretched and broken.
I enjoy Donna Grant’s brand of romantic suspense and don’t mind that a lot of the book leans toward the suspense side in many ways. Dillon and Cal were wonderful characters who have their struggles and, in her case, struggles to accept the romance between them because of the circumstances. I enjoyed the mystery even though the reader is well aware of who the villains are and what they are doing from their own point of view. There are still some surprises and twists. Even Cal is a potential suspect which was a fun part to me. There are some sharp action moments that help build the story to a rush of a climax scene. The romance heats up in the background and takes the foreground now and then, but never feels neglected because these two talk about that aspect of their lives that builds relationships even while she still wonders if he’s part of the trouble.
All in all, this kept me fully focused and flipping pages rapidly through to the end. Definitely one I’d recommend to those who love cowboy romances, but also romantic suspense.
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Awe, great review Sophia Rose. Gotta Love Donna’s Cowboys right
I’m with you on that sentiment, Debbie. 🙂
I enjoy this author and her cowboys!
I second that, Anne! 🙂
I do have a soft spot for cowboy romances! And I like Donna Grant. I’ll have to check this one out. 🙂
Glad I could tempt you with it, Lark!
So glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading it.
Oh good! I hope you like it, Nadene.
It looks nice. I think I did try a book by this author but it was a long time ago so why not?
She’s written in more than one genre and tons of books so I’m not surprised. 🙂
I enjoy a good cowboy story. Nice review, Sophia!
I’m a softy for them, too, Wendy. Thanks!
I don’t mind when the suspense part is more a focus than the romance either. As long as there’s a bit of romance I’m usually happy. I should try Grant again sometime.
Yes, the balance wasn’t even, but it was there so I was more than content. 🙂
I’ve enjoyed this author too and like you don’t mind if the suspense is heavy and the romance served as a side.
I was glad to see she kept writing her western romantic suspenses after her series wrapped up. I like the way the suspense is so prevalent.
You have me intrigued! Love cowboys!
Glad to tempt you, Carole! Her cowboy suspenses are great.
I read a few romances by Donna Grant several years ago but then didn’t pick up anymore for some reason which is crazy because I loved the ones I read. This sounds really good!
Time for a reunion, Katherine. 🙂
Nice review. I’ve not yet read DG – someone on my list to try!
I’ve mainly stuck to her cowboy romantic suspenses, but she has written some good PNR and contemporary romances, too.
What a great review you have there. I need to read more of her westerns! I do love her paranormal and historicals though.
She writes so well in several genres, but I love her cowboy suspenses, Renee. 🙂
Oh my, this does sound good.
Yay, glad to tempt you, Velvet.