Wherever he was, Billy owned the air. It belonged to him, and he took it.Last year saddle bronc rider Billy Patterson reached the pinnacle of success in his sport and had the championship buckle to prove it. He needed that flashy reminder this year, because now nothing seemed to be going right in his world.He couldn’t manage an eight-second ride to save his life; the girl he’s wanted forever, his … his life; the girl he’s wanted forever, his best friend Renie, is oblivious to how he feels about her; and her mother sold him a ranch that he was incapable of taking care of alone. But the worst of it was, with no anchor at the ranch other than her horse in his boarding stable, Renie was probably leaving too, if he couldn’t convince her to stay.
That becomes the least of Billy’s worries, however, when he suddenly becomes a single parent to a child he didn’t even know about. That complicates everything, but he can’t regret having the daughter he quickly falls in love with. The question was—did that mean the end of his chances with Renie?
At her age, asking her to become an instant mother would be selfish, even if she would entertain that absurd idea after her own mother was tied down around the same age. As much as Billy knew letting Renie go was the right thing to do, he also realized letting her go would mean allowing her to run right back into the arms of a man she didn’t belong with…and he didn’t think he could do that.
While each book in the Cowboys of Crested Butte Series is a standalone with its own HEA, they may be more enjoyable read in order.
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Renie has been in love with Billy forever. He’s been a part of her life for a very long time and a few people thought he was in love with her mother Liv.
Now Billy on the other hand has just realized he’s in love with her. He’s ten years older and now owns the ranch where Renie grew up. He boards Renie’s horse and he expects her to continue treating the ranch as her home.
Renie and Billy take their time coming to the conclusion they should give this relationship a try. She also convinces him to get back on the rodeo circuit. It’s after the second night of competition the almost unthinkable happens.
Billy is confronted with the grandfather of a girl he remembers hooking up with a couple of times. The information the man has for him is quite the surprise. Apparently Roxanne had a baby that she said is his, and now she’s died in a car accident. Her grandparents can’t take on the responsibility of raising the baby and are asking Billy to take custody. Something he won’t do without a paternity test.
Renie isn’t sure about anything when Billy tells her about the meeting. She wants to see and talk to her Mom. It doesn’t quite happen that way as the weather messes things up but she does end up going to Texas with Billy and his Mom.
It’s not just Billy’s life that changes at this point. Renie too does a complete turn around from what she had planned for her life.
Both of them have so much to think about and ultimately come to terms with.
I did a lot of sniffling reading this book. Plenty of emotional ups and downs, right along with the sizzle between Renie and Billy.
I’m already reading the next book since I bought the collection.
Well, I didn’t see that coming! This book has more twists than a bucking bronc, and the author handles them like a champion rider. I really enjoyed this book, and found myself laughing and crying and yelling in frustration – always a good sign of engagement! A little steamy, pretty sexy, and heartwarming all through. Pick up a copy: you won’t regret it!
When an author can make you want to jump into the pages and smack some sense into her characters, give them a hug and tell them it will be ok, or just plain cry with them because they are so heartbroken and just need to let it out, you know that is some seriously good writing. Dance with me is Billy and Renie’s story. We met them both in Fall For Me and I couldn’t wait to check this book out.
Dance with Me has some heartbreak, so palm to forehead moments and a couple of what the heck moments also. It is worth every minute of it, this story captured my heart from start to finish leaving me with a book hangover that wouldn’t stop.
Another good book by Heather. This is the 2nd book min the series, We met this characters in the first book. This story has hot cowboys, drama and romance. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy and I must say this story is so beautiful.I could not put it down.It was a tear-jerker for me.
Such an emotional storyline.Second book in the series but can be read alone.I Highly recommend reading this wonderfully written story.So enjoyable.
“Dance with Me” (Cowboys of Crested Butte Book Two) by Heather Slade is a great read. I loved Renie and Billy’s story. This is a great follow-up to “Fall for Me”. This story has hot cowboys, romance, passion, drama, new beginnings, family, and more. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, hot cowboys, and series.
ARC for honest review with no compensation
Dance with Me is the 2nd book in the Cowboys of Crested Butte series and Heather Slade has done a bang up job with this book.
Billy and Renie have been friends for a long time and she has been in love with Billy from a very young age but he never knew about her feelings. We read about some of their relationship in Fall for Me (Book 1) but this book brings their relationship totally to light. With so many ups and down, surprises, separations, family who supports, challenges and changes you just keep reading to find out what happens next. Leaves you with so many different “feels”, slap up side the head, laughter, tears, and swooning too!
Can’t wait for the next book in this series! ! !