Enjoy three stories in one with the scorching Maverick Montana series from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti! Against the Wall: The last thing city girl Sophie Smith expects when arriving in Montana to oversee her latest project is to be yanked atop a stallion by a cowboy. And not just any cowboy–Jake Lodge, the lawyer opposing her company’s project. But Sophie has banked … Sophie has banked everything on its success. She can’t fail, no matter how tempting Jake may be.
Under the Covers: Juliet Montgomery fled to Montana to escape her not-so-law-abiding family, but when someone back home finds her in the small town near the Kooskia reserve, sexy sheriff Quinn Lodge must push aside his own demons–and try to contain his explosive attraction to Juliet–to keep her safe.
Rising Assets: Melanie Jacobs’s chances for having a family are shrinking with every passing day. Her only comfort is her best friend, sexy cowboy Colton Freeze, but when a heated argument between them turns into an even hotter kiss, the boundaries of their friendship are blurred. But will their new friends-with-sexy-benefits arrangement destroy everything they once shared?
Please note: Each book in the Montana Maverick series has been previously published.
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MONTANA MAVERICKS is a hot Cowboy collection written by Rebecca Zanetti. Three incredible stories about three incredible brothers. AGAINST THE WALL: Last thing city girl Sophie Smith expects is to be yanked off her feet by a cowboy. Jake Lodge is not just a cowboy but also a shrewd lawyer opposing Sophie’s company’s project. Could Sophie ignore the storm of passion between Jake and Sophie which rages like the storms over the Montana landscape? 6-6/6: UNDER THE COVERS: Juliet Montgomery fled to Montana to escape her not-so-law-abiding family, but she couldn’t escape the sexy sheriff Quinn Lodge. Can he push his demon aside and contain his explosive attraction to Juliet to keep her safe? Brother number three, Colton Freeze in RISING ASSETS, has been best friends with Melanie Jacoby who longs for Colten to see her more than just a friend. A heated argument turns into an even hotter kiss. Will their new freidns-with0benefits arrangement destroy everything they once shared?
All three brothers’ adventures sizzle on the pages with their ladyloves, and their Native American heritage binds them to their land, their family, and their community. MONTANA MAVERICKS is a fantastic collection of three sexy, alpha brothers and the strong and independent female characters who can stand on equal grounds to bring a balance of passion, trust, and love. Rebecca Zanetti knows how to write hot, scorching romances that will leave you panting for more.
This was a fast read. The characters, both featured and supporting, were well written and fantastic. Definitely one of my favorite authors.
****4.5 stars!****
Happiness really is a boxset called Montana Mavericks.
*happy sighs*
Oh, let me count the ways…
*ticks off fingers*
Not one hot cowboy story.
Not two hot and swoony cowboy stories.
But three hot, swoony and, (drum roll please) dominant cowboy stories.
Dayum, talk about testosterone overload! Like manna from heaven, I was in a trope-a-licious delight with the Lodge/Freeze brothers and the women that captured their hearts.
Each story is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and a dash of suspense. *whispers* I swear I have never wanted to be pinned to a wall more! *snorts* What can I say? *shrugs* The brothers have a thing. Plus *taps chin*, how to put this delicately – (wait for it!) an oral fixation *coughs* was a common theme… *winks*
What was that?
Pfft, you know me, I don’t play favourites *whistles*.
Okay, okay – the Sheriff aka Quinn held a certain appeal. I blame the cuffs! *giggles*
Family, love, and honour are core values our cowboys hold dear, and when it comes to those they love, there are no lengths they won’t go to to protect them (metaphorically and physically) from harm.
What I love about Rebecca Zanetti’s writing is the way she effortlessly pulls you into the story and how you connect with the characters almost immediately. I mean, I’m not saying you become emotionally invested but… you totally do!
I could just go with flow and not overthink everything as I knew it would all come good in the end. Even with a few angsty (including voicing my opinion to certain characters) and heart in the mouth moments along the way.
You want to read this boxset now, don’t you? *smirks*
Annddd my work here is done!
What a wonderful anthology of the first 3 books of Maverick Montana by Rebecca Zanetti. It’s about small town, a modern Native American family and romantic suspense elements. No one writes family dynamics as well as Rebecca Zanetti. She does a perfect job of telling serious or suspenseful stories and breaking up the tension with laugh out loud humor.
Against The Ropes is the eldest of the Lodge-Freeze family, Jake Lodge who is a tribal lawyer. He finds himself tangling with a desperately determined big city golf course designer working for her Uncle’s company that’s on the edge financially. She has to land this development and convince this small town and the Kooskia Tribe to agree with this golf course.
Under The Covers is second eldest Quinn Lodge who is the county Sheriff. He is massively drawn to the town’s art gallery owner Juliet Montgomery who has secrets. Quinn is being hassled by the Governor’s niece and he’s running for reelection. To keep her at bey he asks Juliet to be his fake date and in trade he’ll suspend her rent at the gallery. Julia is out of money and is pretty sure her drug dealing step brother is hot on her heels and figures it’s time to run again. She agrees to stay through the election and her brother finds her. Quinn has to step in to protect her with the rest of his very capable family.
Rising Assets is the next oldest brother, Colton Freeze’s story with his best friend Melanie Jacoby. Melanie, Colton and Hawk Rain have been buddies their whole lives. Melanie has female problems and has decided if she’s going to be a mother she’ll have to save some eggs for the future. If that doesn’t work, it’s time for in-vitro now. When Colton thinks her long time dating partner Brian has knocked her up, he and Mel have a heated argument that becomes a torrid kiss. When the town that has no secrets gets involved it makes for some really humorous scenes.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this anthology. I also own the individual books. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is a collection of three previously published books featuring the Lodge/Freeze brothers
The first book Against the Wall is Jake and Sophie’s story. She’s in town for her latest project when she’s suddenly yanked atop a stallion by a very sexy cowboy. The last thing she expects is for him to be the lawyer opposing her company’s project. He’s a single father with a big family and the cutest little girl who says the funniest things. ( I think Jake is my favorite hero amongst the brothers)
The second book is Under the Covers. This is Quinn and Juliet’s book. They’ve spent time avoiding each other and denying their attraction. Juliet figures it’s for the best because she’s hiding something. Quinn’s PTSD has kept him from getting too serious with anyone. Now that they’ve started sleeping together he plans on keeping her.
Finally, we have Rising Assets. This one is about Colton and Melanie. They’ve been best friends for a long time, she’s juggling a lot of things at once and Colton is where she seeks comfort. When a heated argument turns into an even hotter kiss they blur the lines of friendship.
If you love cowboys you can’t go wrong with this collection. If you like Alpha cowboys Jake and Quinn definitely fulfill that trope. And Jake is my favorite.
Thanks so much to Entangled, Netgalley and the author for this ARC to review.
Three Hot Books in One Awesome Collection!! Sign Me Up! Montana Mavericks is a fabulous collection of hot alpha males and the women they’ll do anything for.
Montana Mavericks gives you not one, not two, but three scorching hot love stories. I found each story to well written and entertaining. I fell in love with the characters instantly and couldn’t wait to read more. Each story is filled with love, romance, and the importance of family and friends. Each story also had its own blend of danger and intrigue. From undeniable chemistry to will they/won’t they moments with alpha heroes and their strong female leads, this collection of books checked all of my boxes and at the end of the day, it left me with a huge smile on my face.
If you’re looking for a steamy collection of books to wrap yourself in this winter, that you can easily devour in a single sitting, I highly recommend giving this collection a try.
I’m a long-time fan of Rebecca Zanetti’s romantic suspense books. I can’t say I’m a huge cowboy hero fan, but I’m enough of a Rebecca Zanetti fan to overlook that and jump right in. Her books are known for the well-blended trifecta of romantic suspense: a captivating storyline with a captivating mystery and intrigue, a well-paced plot, and steamy scenes. And three books in one? Who could resist that?!
Wait. Did I say I wasn’t a huge cowboy hero fan? Might have to rethink that one after reading this collection! Those Lodge/Freeze boys (and gal!) have completely captured my curiosity. I’m not a 100% pure alpha hero fan, either, but in the end, these guys totally won my heart because they weren’t afraid to let their women be strong, independent, and successful in their own rights, despite some less than stellar comments from time to time. But then again, my own husband makes those and I have to remind him that while I respect his leadership in our family, he’s not a dictator, either. I think that’s a common theme among men in law enforcement and the military, but since these guys come around, I mostly forgave them for those slipups.
Whether you are drawn to cowboy heroes or not, I say give these guys a chance. I did, and I don’t regret a single second I spent in their world. With 3 books in one, I had to pace my reading, or I would have spent the majority of a 24-hour period without sleep. Now, please tell me Hawk gets a book!
I give Montana Mavericks by Rebecca Zanetti 4 out of 5 stars!
The perfect combination of romance, intrigue, suspense and steam
Against the Wall
I caught her, I get to keep her……this is what Jake says the very first time he meets Sophie
Their story was so much fun
I loved the “meddling” of his family from picnics, to family dinners to an art studio. Such a wonderful place for someone who felt like she never belonged to find herself.
Their chemistry was off the charts and the way that Leila takes to her immediately was precious.
Under the Covers
What an amazing story. Sparks definitely fly when a pretend relationship between the county sheriff and the art gallery owner heats up. Can they survive when her past secrets come out?
Rising Assets
Colton & Melanie have been best friends, along with Hawk, since preschool. They’ve always been there for each other. One kiss changes everything. Can these best friends get out of their own heads and see what has been right on front of them for so long?
This entire series was phenomenal and I had to immediately one-click the last book in the series to find out what happens!
Yeehaw!
Anyone who loves a hot cowboy is quite simply going to love this cowboy compilation all in one easy place.
Don’t be afraid though, these hot cowboys, and the women they fall for, are well worth a read, even one after the other.
I personally love cowboys and their, sometimes reluctant, cowgirls. Rebecca Zanetti can certainly draw the reader in and keep them entertained from start to finish. The beauty if this amazing compilation is that there is just so much more to enjoy.
I for one love a bargain and appreciate the idea of box sets or collections, giving the consumer value for money. Well done Entangled.
The most delicious three-course hot cowboy feast!
Mmmmmm, these three brothers are as hot as they come! A little bit dommy, a little bit spanky, a whole lot of power and control – these guys bring all the heat and all the heart to their heart-racing romances.
Jake is up first as he finds himself chasing his adversary, Sophie, as they tangle over development plans for the area. She’s convinced she’s not worth anything more than a fling, but when the unexpected happens, all the rules fly out the window and it’s all she can do to hang on.
Next, Quinn takes on art gallery owner Juliet, who is hiding some very dangerous secrets. Quinn is up for reelection as sheriff and asks Juliet to pretend to be his girlfriend to deter his backers’ attempts to set him up. Naturally, they aren’t playing pretend for very long.
Finally, youngest brother Colton is forced to come to terms with his feelings for his childhood best friend, Melanie, when her health issues threaten the future she dreams of.
Throughout all three of these stories, we get to know the amazing community and extended family members. The boys’ mother, Loni, is a wonderfully strong woman who loves fiercely and isn’t afraid to bet on their success. The stories include several other important characters, friends and family members alike, making this a truly unforgettable trip to a charming Montana town.
If you love hot cowboys, independent women, love worth fighting for, and a community that becomes your second home, you owe it to yourself to grab this book and plan your visit to Maverick, Montana. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I enjoyed all three stories in Montana Mavericks (Maverick Montana 1-3) by Rebecca Zanetti. These brothers are the Alpha males that make romances so addictive.
Against the Wall starts with a unique meet-cute as Jake sweeps Sophie off her feet. Literally. I liked both Jake and Sophie. They’re smart, competent and neither plays games with their attraction. Sophie isn’t looking for a new guy, even though the current one doesn’t make her heart sing, and she’s definitely not looking for a relationship so far from home so she’s not immediately willing to get together with Jake but once she realizes how deeply she’s attracted to him, she goes with it despite the potential issues. I loved watching her being woven into the fabric of the local society both within the tribe and out. There’s suspense that I won’t spoil for you but it’s a nice addition to the sweet love story and Jake is a rock star throughout.
Under the Covers is Juliet and Quinn’s story. It has plenty of built-in suspense thanks to the family Juliet is hiding from. Her brother is a real piece of work but nothing Sheriff Quinn can’t deal with. He’s also running for election which adds some typical and not so typical challenges to their relationship. Like Sophie, Juliet isn’t looking for a guy but can’t resist Quinn.
Rising Assets features Melanie and Colton who’ve been best friends since forever. They’ve never considered dating but… well you know what happens. Melanie also has external challenges that must be dealt with and raise questions about the couple’s future.
I liked each couple and enjoyed watching them grow closer. Zanetti used just the right amount of give and take without making the reader frustrated or bored with the story’s progress. The extended community including the brother’s mother, father and sister add lots of color and are fun. The entire town welcomes the women in and protects them like one of their own very quickly.
I can recommend this trilogy for anyone who likes westerns, romance, suspense and wants a sweet happily ever after.
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled: Amara for the ARC.
Montana Mavericks: a hot cowboy collection by Rebecca Zanetti
Against the Wall:
My Review…..
Sophie only wants to build the golf course she’s designed. But she’s got to convince half the tribe that live on that land it won’t destroy the beauty of the lake, and the rest of the town that it won’t destroy the quiet. Easy! Not in the slightest! And it doesn’t help that the hot shot lawyer is gorgeous! She just needs to help her uncle and then she’s back to the big city. But the more time she spends in Montana, the harder it is to convince herself…..
Jake doesn’t want a golf course anywhere near his home. What he does want is the sexy designer sent out to sell the idea to his grandfather and the town. But he knows she’s ok you here for a short time. So he needs to either get rid of the gorgeous distraction or make a permanent play for her…..
it’s a hot story filled with family and home.
Under the Covers:
My Review…..
Juliet is new in town, and she loves it here, the small community feel like hone, they feel safe, and she’s not felt safe in a long time. Opening an art gallery is a dream come true, and now she has an artist to show, things are looking up. But she’s always keeping her eye out for trouble! And also the sexy sherif….
Quinn knows Juliet is hiding something, he doesn’t know what it is, but he has the urge to remove those shadows from her face. But Quinn has his own demons to face, he can’t get Juliet involved, can he?
While Juliet are sorting out their feelings for one another, someone from her past is getting closer, and that could spell trouble for the sheriff and his woman….
Hot and heavy, with intrigue, betrayal and murder thrown in for good measure.
Rising Assets:
My Review….
Melanie and Colton have been best friends forever. But they’ve not been as close in the last few years, Colt has college and his degree to obtain before returning back to the family ranch to take over the business side. And Mel has been busy running the family ranch on her own.
Losing the only member of her family has Melanie re-evaluating her life. The ranch is failing and she needs to do three jobs in order to keep it afloat, loans from friends are a big no-no
Colton doesn’t know what to think anymore, it’s always been him, Mel and their buddy Hawk, but only coming home for the holidays has left Colt feeling a little out of it. Sure his family keep him up to date with life on the ranch, but why is he only hearing about Mel’s money worries now?!
A friends to lovers read. Both have had feelings for one another for ages, but if they go with their feelings they could get hurt and lose their best friend! Why can’t it go back to being in the friend zone?
Please note: Each book in the Montana Maverick series has been previously published.
Publication date 30/3/2021
My Reviews……
I really enjoyed them all. Hot and sexy like most of the authors reads.
I love Rebecca’s other series that she’s written, so when you put an alpha male in a cowboy hat and boots, then I’m there.
I was hoping that all the siblings would be in this collection. Sadly the baby sister’s book wasn’t included!
My favourite in the set, probably Quinn and Juliet, it had intrigue and just a little more content. But it’s a great Boxset regardless.
The Lodge-Freeze men are pure alpha. They are dominant and sexy as sin. These are three hot steamy hard to put down stories. Once they have the women they want in their sights they let nothing stand on their way. The small town drama just adds to the fun and excitement as they try to capture the hearts of their mate. This is a series that will surely hook you in and have you wanting more from this wonderful and prolific author.
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Montana Maverick is a mind up of three cowboy romances by Rebecca Zanetti. Each following one of three brothers as they find their happily ever after.
Book 1
Against the Wall
I enjoyed this one it wasn’t anything too unique, your typical City Girl meets cowboy opposites attract romance. It follows cowboy single dad lawyer Jack ( haha that was a mouthful) who meets City Girl Sophie when she comes to his tribe for permission to build a golf course. Her career is riding on this job and Jack has to convince her it’s not a good idea. She tries to ignore her attraction because they are not working for a common goal. They are from two different worlds and as their passion heats up she risks losing her heart .
Jack is forward and a bit arrogant when it comes to his interactions with Sophie. He is a total cave man, but he’s a great dad to his daughter and that’s when he shows the soft side. Sophie is determined and headstrong and stubborn. The story was enjoyable even if it was a bit predictable, but I love me a good cowboy romance, so I was more than ok with that especially because I just genuinely enjoy Rebecca Zanetti’s writing style. It helped that the steam between Jack and Sophie was on point. They couldn’t keep their hands off each other and there are plenty of intimate scenes outside and against walls.
Book 2
Under the Covers
On top of having a much more action packed ending than the first, this one brings us a fake relationship trope between art gallery owner Juliet whose living in a lie and Quinn her landlord / the sheriff. Juliet doesn’t have the money to cover the rent for her gallery and Quinn needs a girlfriend to help him run for office. The two come to an agreement that benefits them both and it’s a reason to give into the chemistry between them . Unfortunately it isn’t long before her past catches up to her and her lies are forced into the open.
I’m not surprised Quinn is just as alpha male and dominate his brother from the first book. He’s takes control over every situation, in and out of the bedroom. His soft spot is in the form of the innocent members of his community. Juliet was a decent character, I just found her frustrating. I really felt she should have trusted him with her secrets way sooner . Once again the chemistry and passion between the main characters was off the charts !
Book 3
Over the Top
This series has gotten better with each book. This one follows the youngest brother Colton and his best friend Melanie. Melanie wants to have a baby and because of endometriosis she’s having to confront that problem now instead of later in her life. Colton has just noticed that he has more than friend like feelings for Melanie, but he’s not ready to be a dad. Yet, she can’t slow down her pursuit to get pregnant while he figures things out. She’s running out of time, and he doesn’t like that thought of her being pregnant with someone else’s child. Can they handle having a physical relationship without it ruining the friendship they have built.
I think Colton is my favorite of the brothers. While he is headstrong and focused he is a bit less of an alpha brute than his older brothers. That doesn’t mean he isn’t just as dominating in the bedroom because he definitely takes control when it comes to the intimate relationship with Melanie. I adored Melanie, my heart hurt for her fertility struggles and it was so apparent she would make a wonderful mother. I loved how she pushed Coltons buttons and always challenged him, in and out of the bedroom.
All in all, Montana Mavericks contains three solid cowboy romances. However, I do wish that their sister Dawn’s book was included in this bind up because I really want to read it! I guess I’ll go one click lol
I love a good series with a family as the main characters linking the books together. Family squabbles, siblings banter, and all those pent-up petty crimes that can be unleashed in revenge in adulthood!
Against the Wall – Sophie just wants to get her golf course built. She didn’t expect so much co-ordinated opposition! She sure as heck didn’t expect to fall for the oppositions Lawyer, the handsome, intelligent but oh so Alpha, Jake. He comes with an added extra, his cute as a button daughter who is way ahead of the rest of the pack and so good at manipulating people LOL.
Under the Covers- Juliet is keeping secrets and Quinn, the town’s Sheriff, just can’t let go until he knows what this damn tempting woman is hiding. But when her secrets come home to roost he may just wish he had kept a lid on his curiosity.
Rising Assets – Melanie and Colton have been friends pretty much since they were tots. But they are both too scared to cross that line into romance. But when her hopes to start a family are diminishing in front of her, will her buddy step up and help or will he cower in the friend zone?
Second chance love, love on the run, friend to lovers – there is something for everyone to enjoy!