From author Stacey Kennedy comes Dirty-Talking Cowboy, the first book in the Kinky Spurs series Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado, after the death of her grandmother. Now she’s inherited a farm full of abused animals and she’s working as a waitress at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a man, as she’s still recovering from a recent heartbreak. … from a recent heartbreak. But when a sensual and powerful cowboy, Shep Blackshaw enters her life, Emma begins to want things she shouldn’t.
Shep knows sex shouldn’t be on his mind. He’s got a world of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s attempting to save his late father’s cattle ranch, Blackshaw Cattle Company, from foreclosure. But Emma’s heated reactions to his touch make ignoring her impossible. She’s the perfect distraction to make him forget that his father’s company is a sinking ship.
While their nights only heat up, soon emotions become tangled into the mix. Shep’s not only giving Emma the hottest nights of her life, he’s also healing her heart. With every encounter, she forgets her heartbreak. With every naughty adventure, she stops mourning the life she left behind. And with every dirty word whispered from Shep’s mouth, she stops thinking of all the reasons why she shouldn’t fall for him. But when the past comes to claim Emma, she’ll need to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the life she’s grown to love with Shep. How will she say no to forever with a dirty-talking cowboy.
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Dirty Talking Cowboy by Stacey Kennedy
Kinky Spurs #1
Fanning myself here…Shep Blackshaw is one HOT fella that had my glasses steaming up as I read. He was just what Emma Monroe needed from beginning to end. I think he was drawn to her because he knew she needed him and what he could provide…after all she was a bit broken and he did have a way with animals that had been broken and needed some TLC to move forward and heal.
Emma left New York, her prestigious job and family behind when her life imploded. Luckily she had her grandmother’s farm/ranch for abused animals to take up the slack and a part-time job at Kinky Spurs to help support herself. What she was not in the market for was a man…well…until she was lassoed by Shep 😉 She still remained iffy for quite a bit of the book but when things were right…they were very right. AND, her input on the Blackshaw family dilemma may just save the day. Guess I need to read the rest of the books in the series to make sure.
This is the first book I have read by this author but I can honestly say I am eager to read the rest in this series as they come out and also others that she has written or will write in the future.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press – Swerve for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado, after the death of her grandmother. Now she’s inherited a farm full of abused animals and she’s working part time as a waitress at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a man, as she’s still recovering from a recent heartbreak with Jake Cadwell. Then Sexy Eyes, Shep Blackshaw enters her life, Emma begins to want things she shouldn’t. Shep knows sex shouldn’t be on his mind. He’s got a world of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s attempting to save his late father’s cattle ranch, Blackshaw Cattle Company, from foreclosure.
Oh the attraction between Shep & Emma sizzles & then combusts! Shep is everything you want in a guy, gorgeous, a twinkle in his eye & hot but most of all so kind & caring. Emma has been hurt & doesn’t want to fall in love again but Shep is protective & easy to talk to. Their relationship starts with sex but whilst the sex is steamy there’s quickly so much more to their developing romance, they share things they’ve not shared before & of course there’s Bentley. A very enjoyable read that had me engrossed, very much a case of from lovers to friends. I hope Chase & Nash have their stories.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
What’s hotter than a Dirty-Talking Cowboy?
A Dirty-Talking Cowboy who can back up that mouth! Shep is HOT! His commanding presence, his well worn jeans, and his gorgeous eyes all say stop and notice me. It’s the whole package that has women panting for scraps and don’t even get me started on his…package.
He’s been burned. She’s still feeling the aftermath of her burns. Both have been hurt and neither is looking for anything. It doesn’t seem to matter what they want because this thing…pulses between them. It’s like a cord that connects them. It’s tension, lust, and energy that they can’t fight.
This Dirty-Talking Cowboy is everything you want in a man. And if by some miracle tall, pensive, and passionate isn’t your thing- he has two brothers that might just be your kind of cowboy!
Kinky Spurs sounds like my kind of place. I’m just waiting to find out from the author if they are hiring before I move. (Verifying before I decide what to do with the hubs!)
Where the heck have I been? I don’t typically pick up “Cowboy” reads, but when this came across my inbox, I just had to give it a shot. Man oh man, I’m so glad I did. Do I dare say that this has opened my eyes to more “cowboy” reads?
Emma is from NYC and is an up and coming marketing guru. That is until everything changes. Not only has she lost her Grandma, she’s lost her relationship and everything she thought she had in the big city. But while contemplating her next move, she becomes distracted by the incredibly hot cowboy who’s really good with those ropes. But is he just a distraction, or the answer to her prayers?
Shep is a cowboy. Ok, he’s more than a cowboy. He’s the oldest of three sons, owns his own business and has been put in charge of his father’s estate after his death. And while he should be focusing on what’s in the families best interest, he can’t seem to get Emma off the brain. Seems like Shep and Emma can use each other as a distraction of sorts. So why does it feel like more than a distraction?
Like I mentioned before, I’ve been won over. I loved the story line, loved ALL of the characters, but most importantly fell in love with the “family” feel of this. The saying, “nothing is more important than family” really shines in the this book. Emma and Shep have serious chemistry which leads to some heavy breathing scenes. But the relationships between friends and family pulled me in just as much as the main characters.
I can’t wait to read the other brothers’ stories. I just KNOW they won’t disappoint!!!
The Blackshaw brothers, yes please. I can tell this is going to be a fun series. First up is Shep Blackshaw and is he gorgeous, sexy, dirty-talking, and almost too perfect. Trust is something that is not easily gained and the relationships (whether it be person to person or person to animal) were introduced and dealt with realistically. Not everything is black and white. Emma and Shep were great together and the sexy times were off the charts fun and flirty. Looking forward to more Blackshaw brothers.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Kinky Spurs is the local hotspot in River Rock, Colorado. It’s Thursday night and the fun game is Rope ‘Em Up. The ladies volunteer to go on stage and get roped plus have their wrists tied. The first couple done wins. Newcomer Emma Monroe, working part-time as a waitress there, is talked into participating by her boss. Haha! Little does she know that it’s a setup. Cowboy Shep Blackshaw is attracted to Emma, very attracted. She won’t give him the time of day despite her attraction to him. She is recovering from a broken heart. Shep is matched with Emma and ropes his little filly in for a win. Those ropes make shivers run down Emma’s spine and she just melts.
Shep Blackshaw is not only dominant and very sexy, but also very loving and caring. He is a fixer. He also doesn’t accept defeat – what he wants he gets. And he wants Emma! Emma Monroe is a strong, sexy woman, just a little broken right after her recent heart break. She leaves all that behind in New York City to take over her deceased grandmother’s farm for abused animals. Watch out for Bentley.
This is a hot and sexy story with a number of strong emotional scenes. Shep helps Emma out of her dark place. They find that they are good for each other. Although there are zigs and zags along their path they work hard to find their HEA. I really enjoyed this book. Author Stacey Kennedy wowed me with this one!
Dirty-Talking Cowboy by Stacey Kennedy is a western type contemporary romance. Ms. Kennedy has delivered a well-written book. Emma’s fling with her boss ends in a bad way and she moves from New York to River Rock, Colorado into her grandmother’s house. Shep owns his own business and is dealing with his father’s death and his ranching business. Emma and Shep’s story is packed with amazing, lovable characters, drama, humor and lots and lots of smokin’ hot sex. I enjoyed reading Dirty-Talking Cowboy and look forward to reading more from Stacey Kennedy in the future. Dirty-Talking Cowboy is book 1 of the Kinky Spurs Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.