Review: The Comeback Cowboy by Maisey Yates; Jackie Ashenden; Caitlin Crews; Nicole Helm

I think it’s fun to be able to follow an author through many different types of stories. This book is a compilation of four different authors, three of which I have read multiple times.

This upcoming release brings us four short stories that are tied together in a common locale and with four portions of the overall story. An interesting way to write a book. Continue on for my full review.

The Comeback Cowboy by Maisey Yates; Jackie Ashenden; Caitlin Crews; Nicole Helm
Series: Jasper Creek
Publisher: ‎ HQN; Original edition (April 25, 2023)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1335508188

OVERVIEW:
The alumni of Camp Phoenix, a summer program for at-risk youth, went their separate ways, but now they’ve been called back to help the camp reopen for a new crop of kids. Now successful adults, the four women pledge to restore the grounds to their former glory, if long-standing rivalries and old flames don’t get in the way first…

Bree White fought hard to get away from her criminal family and all of the reminders of her past until Sheriff Flint Decker brings all those feelings back and more. Attorney Violet Cook owes her life to Camp Phoenix and is determined to save the camp…but who’s going to save her from the temptation of long-time crush US Marshal Lincoln Traeger? Kinley Parker never left Camp Phoenix, dedicating her life to it, and has no time for pushy cowboys like Jackson Hart until butting heads leads to sparks. The daughter of the camp’s founder. Clementine McClain has always wanted to follow in her law-abiding father’s footsteps, but her father’s protégé and former bad boy Duke Cody has her breaking all the rules.

The Comeback Cowboy Review

I like the format of this book. It was interesting and reminds me of larger anthologies I’ve read in the past.

This one started off great with getting to know the four guys and the four girls which each will eventually break off into their own story and romance.

This first book laid out the overall story and plot, and then we were drawn into the romance portion. Personalities are definitely in play here. Each of the characters has detailed personalities that blend or clash with the others. They offer strengths and weaknesses that are vital to the outcome of the stories. The romantic connections between the guys and other lead characters are dependent on their personalities and play a strong part in the plot.

Each of the authors has offered twists to their story but each also has a recurring theme that runs throughout the book. The individual stories are fun and a bit heated in the romance department. It is funny how you connect with particular characters just through a turn of a phrase and description. I definitely had my favorites and not-so-favorites.

Overall, The Comeback Cowboy offers a great summer read with well-developed characters, personal growth, developing friendships, and steamy encounters. Fun and different.

3.5 rolled to 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.