This book I read for review this week certainly caught me off guard. It starts with a gruesome crime and definitely is not for the faint of heart.
With that said, however, this book had some great elements of romantic suspense and definitely one I enjoyed. I was able to read one of the earlier books in the series last year. Loved that one! Read on for my full review.
Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant
Series: Heart of Texas (Book 5)
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks (October 27, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1250250063
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A beautiful stranger has come to Clearview, asking questions that are nobody’s business. Cooper Owens also wasn’t born yesterday. He knows that this out-of-towner is hiding a dark secret of her own. Much as he knows he should head in the other direction, he can’t make himself turn away. . .
P.I. Marlee Frampton always wanted to lead a nice quiet life, working as a cop in her local police department. But that dream came to an end when her sister was murdered―and her baby kidnapped. Now Marlee’s come to Texas to investigate the Harpers, who may be linked to shady adoption agencies. Cooper can’t believe that his friends could be involved in anything so sinister…and soon he makes it his mission to help Marlee discover the truth―and keep her safe in his arms.
Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant Review
Like I said in my intro, this book has some hard-core crime that can be disturbing to some readers. It is a tough subject matter with a story that needs to be told. However, it is a huge part of who Marlee is due to her job and history, and that has Cooper all in for this visitor to the town.
Grant tells a compelling story that just begs to be read. With many layers of deception, surprises, romance, and twists in the story, she grabs your attention for certain.
I loved the connection between Cooper and Marlee. A definite lust at first sight story but she fit in perfectly and the passion, deep feelings, and romance was a natural flow in the story, written beautifully.
I love that it is not all roses and sunshine. There is a delicate balance of romance and crime-solving. A perfect blend of family and friends. A wonderful mixture of work and playfulness. So good!
While this book is a part of a series, I for one did not have trouble following along at all. The book seems to be standalone with the main group of characters running throughout the series.
Looking for good romantic suspense for your next weekend read? Looking for a Cowboy is an engrossing choice!
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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