Maris Thurgood is in deep trouble. Abandoned to care for a ranch on her own, she’s struggling from sunup to sundown to keep up with the work. When a pack of werewolves begins preying on her herd, she has no choice but to sell. A chance meeting at the cattle auction has her wondering why someone as tall, dark, and growly as Bryson Locke would take any interest in a business venture with her. He’s … He’s got one rule for her, and that is to never go outside past sundown while he’s hunting the wolves. But what she starts realizing about him…Bryson Locke is much more dangerous than the pack of predators that are hunting her.
Bryson didn’t get to be the Ranch Manager at the Kaid Brother’s Ranch by accident. He has a certain set of skills that allows him to protect the massive herd from predators. For a couple years now, he’s been spinning his wheels and looking for a purpose, and one lands right in his lap in the form of the beautiful, curvy, spitfire who has trouble written all over her. Why would a pack of werewolves terrorize this woman? And more importantly, why does he care so much? Pride is everything for a rancher, and Maris has it in excess. She has her guard up and has obviously been hurt before, but the more he gets to know of her, the more he wants to find out why she’s being targeted by the wolves…and that answer might get them both killed.
Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences.
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When I first found T.S. Joyce, I read too many of her excellent shifter romances back to back and burned out on her stories. Ever since, I’ve struggled to get into her books…but Steal Her Heart is an exception. Sweet and tight and likely to keep you up all night. Currently 99 cents or free with Kindle Unlimited.
What a great start to this new series! This is a second chance for both Maris & Bryson, these two are broken by their pasts. Bryson is a strong but lost alpha werebear. Maris is looking at the possible loss of her ranch after her husband left her. She is prickly but powerful and intelligent, he is patient and helps her find her confidence. I really enjoyed this quick steamy read, I’m excited to head to book two! Check it out today!
Steal Her Heart – TS Joyce – Rancher shifter Bryson steps in when the little ranch next door nearly folds. Maris has had a rotten year, but to save her heard from a pack of wolves she decides to sell them off. Bryson buys them back, hires her to take care of them during the day, and promises to protect them at night. This is a wild ride and makes you wonder how Maris survives with her crazy taste in men! Lol! Happy Reading!
just love T.S.Joyce books.
so lovely!
“Sometimes a person had to get lost to really find themselves”
Feisty little ranger with a huge heart. Bryson is numb but fiercely protective. The dynamics of the “pack” will be interesting. Wonderful read. I’ve loved all of TS Joyce’s clans, packs, teams, etc.
Another Win for this author. I enjoy her stories. This one is no different. I really liked Hunter the best. He added some fun to the story. Looking forward to more
This is my first TS Joyce book. I’ve never read a shifter romance, it wasn’t on my radar at all. But cowboys on the other hand are my weakness. Wranglers, muscles and those sexy cowboy hats were all I needed to finally purchase a TS Joyce book.
First thing I realised is, the writing is exactly the style I love. Smooth, easy flow, and real. Yes, I said real for a shifter book. For me the shifter plot was secondary to the love story. Now that said, because the writing was so amazing, I now understand the appeal of shifters and definately see me picking up more from this author.
My favorite part of this books is the mix of snarky humor. I really hope Hunter gets his own story because his personality has me wanting to know more about him and how he ticks.
I’m ready to dive into book 2 when it releases.
TS Joyce has made a new fan I can’t wait to read more.
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*WARNING* story contains sexual content
Bryson is a grizzly bear shifter who works on a ranch owned by 2 wolf shifters. Bryson was hired to protect and oversee the cattle. Bryson had a rough past and wasn’t expecting his life to change from a regular trip to a livestock auction.
Well written. Great characters. This leaves enough unsaid with Hunter that I will be watching for book 2. What I liked best about this book was that the story wasn’t all about one character. Maris helped put those boys back together as much as Bryson helped heal her. RECOMMENDED
I wish there was really a man like this out there…..I sure would like to call him mine as well.
What a great start to a new series! Plus, there’s cowboys!
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TS Joyce never disappoints and this first book in this new series started out with a great new cast of characters. Hunter and brother Wes own Kaid ranch, where Bryson works. Hunter and Wes are great secondary characters and I honestly can’t wait until January for Hunter’s book.
This story focuses on Bryson and Maris. Maris owns the ranch next to the Kaid’s. Poor Maris has been through hell, she is recently divorced, her ex-husband took half her ranch equipment, she’s almost broke and predators are killing her herd. Maris has hit rock bottom, that’s when she meets to gruff, loner Bryson.
Both Bryson and Maris have walls and baggage . This story gives us healing that involves an atv, mud, a mattress and a wedding dress; suspense, romance and even a payback moment. I read this book In one sitting and now I have to wait a month until Hunter’s book. Definitely recommend!
I do love a good shifter book, and Steal Her Heart was so good. Maris owns a small ranch but thanks to her ex-husband she is drowning in debt. Her cattle are being slaughtered by wolves. She refuses to crumble even as she takes the rest of her cattle to auction, her way of saving them from the wolves. Little does she know it would be her salvation.
Bryson works for Kaid Ranch, Maris’s neighbor. He meets Maris at the auction and lives will change. He is supposed to be buying cattle for the Kaids. He buys all of Maris’s herd and takes it back to her ranch.
Life heats up as Bryson now patrols her ranch to prevent the wolves from attacking. I do love shifter fights and T.S. Joyce wrote a dramatic fight between Bryson’s animal and a couple of wolves.
You might think it is all over but it will get a lot worse before it gets better. Along the way Maris will become strong and independent. She is an inspiration.
** spoiler alert ** Maris is determined to never trust another man. Bryson believes he is only good to keep the predators away. Two broken pieces finding each other. Will Maris let him into her heart? Will Bryson realize he is good the way he is?
Every time I think this author cannot top the last book, I am proven wrong. You can just feel the authors emotions in this book. I loved how despite what she was going through Maris kept going when she could have just broke down. I loved how despite how he viewed himself, Bryson was determined to protect those he cared about. Awesome read and cannot wait for Hunter’s book!
Loved this start to a new series
Maris is a rancher and she gets her heartbroken by a man not worthy of her….but this turns her bitter towards other men and she refuses to let another man break her. So when she meets a stranger and he starts doing protective things and showing her kindness she’s unsure how to respond
Bryson doesn’t know what it is about Maris, but he feels protective of her and when he realises she’s in danger he sets it up in a way that he can be there for her Super excited to read the Kaid brothers’ stories next….