Love was the last thing on Kyle Stader’s mind. He’d found and lost that once and he wasn’t about to ever let himself feel that kind of hurt again. He was content if not happy, his quiet bad boy alpha reputation provided him a steady supply of willing bed partners. He could live without love and the pain it caused.So, when Liz Redgate shows up in Cotton Creek, he might find himself interested, but … interested, but it darn sure isn’t going to go anywhere except maybe the bedroom.
Liz is an enigma. A woman who can handle a thoroughbred race horse better than half a dozen experienced jockeys, and one who is keeping secrets. Like why that thoroughbred horse won’t run for anyone but her. Those secrets may make her more appealing but also make her dangerous.
Unfortunately, Kyle’s no novice to danger, and is a sucker for a mystery. Things are about to get interesting again in Cotton Creek.
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The last thing Kyle Stadler and Liz Redgate are looking for is a personal relationship, but their attraction to each other is immediate and strong. They both have secrets and past experiences that are driving their reluctance to form anything more than a professional bond. Of course, we all know that the heart will out. There’s a lot of action in this one with devious intent and familial machinations in the background. This is filled with plenty of drama, a bit of intrigue, violence and danger, a touch of the supernatural, and some steamy passion. Ms. Stone has certainly made Cotton Creek an exciting place with her fast-paced, hard to put down tales, and this one is no exception. All the characters in this series are appealing with their own unique charms, and the episodes have their own brand of allure that will pull you into each story from the very beginning and hold you captive until the very end.
Such a fun and sweet story. I have enjoyed this whole series so far, but this one might be my favorite. So much strength is shown and the will to stand by what you believe is epic in this one. I can’t wait to dive into the next.
I really enjoy the Honky Tonk Angels series because the books are more than just a romance. Kyle and Liz are the H/h in this book. Both are attracted to each other, but trying to ignore the attraction.
Liz has come to the Pursell ranch full of secrets. Kyle picks up on that fact almost immediately. Their romance develops, but the primary story for me was Liz’s relationships with her father, Lucas and brother, Cooper. The underhanded and illegal actions that both Cooper’s father and Wes Pursell’s father were involved. Both fathers, because of a long standing rivalry, trying to beat the other at a dangerous game. Also showing no love for the children they were trying to control.
Once again, the people of Cotton Creek come together to support each other. And, of course, we can’t forget Joe, who saves the day once again.
You get romance, intrigue, and suspense along with love, loyalty, friendship, and a touch of the angelic.
****UPDATE 03 MARCH 20****
I listened to the audio version of this book. I’m glad I read the book first. I liked the story, but not the narration.
I thought the majority of the characters (except the parents) were between mid to late 20’s to late 40’s. The narrator made most of the male characters sound like old men.
The voice used for the women wasn’t too bad. Not sure if that was a Texas twang, but not unbearable. The male voices reminded me of one of those old, old western movies that you can see on TMC with the old cowboys in them.
For honest review. This story takes Heather Elizabeth (liz) redgate to cotton creek Texas to follow the horse that she loves and her father sold to the persels who are rivals of her family only she finds something more Kyle stader and a new family with a purpose.Awesome story 10 stars