At Big Chance Dog Rescue, everyone can find a forever homeMarcus Talbott is a soldier through and through, and he’s not going to let an injury keep him from his Army unit. Sure, his last mission nearly broke his back, but that’s nothing his positive attitude and work ethic can’t fix, right? In the meantime, he’s got a place on the board at the Big Chance Dog Rescue, and flirting with his friend’s … flirting with his friend’s sassy sister, Emma, is a welcome distraction.
Emma Stern is barely scraping by while working and caring for her elderly grandfather, but she’s running out of options—and hope. The last thing she has time for is Marcus and his flirting, sexy as he might be. But every time Emma thinks she’s reached the end of her rope, Marcus is there to lend a hand. Maybe there’s more to the handsome playboy after all…
Big Chance Dog Rescue Series:
Big Chance Cowboy (Book 1)
Lucky Chance Cowboy (Book 2)
Praise for Big Chance Cowboy:
“A real page turner with a sexy cowboy you can root for, a sassy heroine you can fall in love with, and an ugly dog that brings them together.”—CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times bestselling author
“Love…and puppies… Be prepared to fall in love with this cast of characters and this book.”—JENNIE MARTS, USA Today bestselling author of the Cowboys of Creedence series
“Big Chance Cowboy is a tail-wagging good read. I was hooked from start to finish.”—DEBBIE BURNS, acclaimed author of the Rescue Me series
“Inspiring… Stanley hits the mark with wonderfully complex, caring characters; catchy dialogue; and lessons in self-esteem, loyalty, and forgiveness.”—Publishers Weekly
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This is a story that I just got lost in. It is the second one in a series and can really be read as a stand-alone but I would highly recommend reading the first story “Big Chance Cowboy”. It will really help to get a feel for the characters and the situation regarding the rescue mission.
Marcus is just the all-around “people-schmoozer”. Due to injuries sustained during war, he was injured along with the rest of his team, he is on limited disability status. Marcus’ back was severely injured but being a soldier was all he ever wanted. He is trying to get back to the teams and go to war again. He meets Emma and there is an immediate attraction between the two. Emma is a widow as well as the sister of his sargent. Her husband has been gone for two years and Emma can’t get over the feeling that she failed her PTSD husband. Between the lying and drugs it was rough for her.
I adored these two characters and loved being able to read how they overcame their obstacles to get to their HFN ending. I loved the dual POV format that this book is written in as well. Getting that glimpse into the character’s thoughts really helped me to connect with the character.
The plot just flowed beautifully. I couldn’t wait to see what the author had in store for these two. Unfortunately that meant that the book was over before I really wanted to be! I just hope there are more stories coming about the rescue ranch.
This is a slightly sexy read. There was some action BUT the author I think did a great job in not having overly graphic detail. It was really all about the two characters and their story.
If you adore the wounded protagonists (especially a sexy Army Ranger!) and don’t mind a slightly sexy read, then I highly recommend this story (actually the prior book as well) especially if you are over 18.
Lucky Chance Cowboy is an uplifting book filled with likable characters struggling to overcome past trouble and embrace whatever comes next. Reaffirms that helping others is an excellent to improve your life and dog’s can be more than a best friend.
Sexy soldiers with loads of heart! With the second book in her Big Chance Dog Rescue series Teri Anne Stanley delights with another wounded soldier finding love in LUCKY CHANCE COWBOY. If you read the first book in the series you will recognize and reconnect with most of the characters quickly.
Marcus is an enjoyable character. He is a good guy trying to heal enough from his back injury to get back to active duty with his team. He doesn’t want to admit the pain he’s truly in on a daily basis, and the distraction of flirting with Emma is too good to pass up.
Emma is easy to connect with. She’s in over her head trying to take care of her cantankerous grandfather, work at the feed store and find time to help her brother Adam with the dog rescue here and there … the last thing she has time for is a man. Too bad Marcus seems to get to her more than anyone ever has.
I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming yet sexy read about former soldier’s helping rescue dogs with some romance thrown in as they each stumble across their happily ever after.
This series revolves around a ranch started by an Army veteran with the intend of matching service dogs with vets needing some type of emotional and/or physical support. Having loved book one, I knew this was a must read and it truly was.
This story belongs to Emma Stern and Marcus Talbott.
Emma, the sister of Adam, founder of the rescue ranch, is also a widow of a veteran that came back ill and addicted to pain killers. She has not recovered from her past and has no desire to get involved with another soldier.
Marcus was injured in the same mission that ended Adam’s career, and is at the ranch while he recovers from his injury. He’s determined to get well and go back to war.
But fate has a way of changing their lives both personally and career wise.
While the characters were complex and likable, the story was engaging and at times heartbreaking.
Once again, thanks to this talented author we are reminded the effects of war on the troops. The need to help, not only as a nation but also as individuals these brave men and women who risk their lives for our freedom.
Another wonderful story in this series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
The second book in Big Chance Dog Rescue, Lucky Chance Cowboy gives us Marcus and Emma’s story. A refreshingly wonderful read, I enjoyed the well delivered story full of engaging characters and wonderful animals. I will be looking forward to reading more
Heartwarming small town emotionally thrilling, sexy fun and highly entertaining romantic adventure… this was a great read. Really enjoyed this down home romance.
Lucky Chance Cowboy was an interesting read. It had endearing characters but, the dogs won my heart. I love reading stories about dogs and especially rescue dogs. Overall, this was a great read and I would recommend it.
First book that I have read from this author. Second book in the series. It was an ok read for me. Marcus and Emma were a good couple. Good story line.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
A wonderful second book in this series. Marcus Talbott is positive with time and rehab his back injury will heal so that he can rejoin his unit. Emma Stern, Adam’s sister, has survived the tragedy of losing her military husband to PTSD. Although attracted to Marcus, when she realizes that he might be depending on the drugs the doctors prescribed, she just can’t get involved. Adam, founder of the Rescue, relies on Emma to handle some of the rescue operations while she works full time and takes care of their granddad who is suffering from dementia. A heart wrenching, yet uplifting story that deals with the possible end results of military service while offering hope to the veterans who can be helped by trained assistance dogs. Loved this story, the bluntness of granddad’s remarks and hoping for a story for Jake. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Veterans helping veterans and rescuing dogs? Yes, please. We met Emma and Marcus in the first book in this series and now we get to learn so much more about both of them. Prickly cactuses both. They try to keep people at arms-length, but with the addition of a few furry friends they realize that prickly doesn’t create meaningful and sometimes when you think you aren’t helping you really are in ways you don’t even begin to know.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
Big Chance Dog Rescue is having financial troubles. The vets pull out all stops to keep it running.
She first set eyes on him in the Big Chance Dairy Queen when she and her grandfather stopped in to get a bite to eat. There he was, a tall, well-built man who oozed sexuality and hotness. The guy with him didn’t even register. Emma Collins Stern, emotionally depleted widow, was so discombobulated she couldn’t even place her order. When she turned around to check on her grandfather who suffers from dementia and sometimes wanders she found him sitting down with the hot guy who just happened to pay for their order. Emma walked over to collect her grandfather and thank the hot guy when he invited her to join them. As she was about to sit down at their booth to join them the hot guy’s bottle of the prescription painkiller Percocet fell to the floor and rolled her way. Game changer! She collected her grandfather and told the guys she was getting their food to go. Emma wasn’t going to travel that road again. Too much emotional upheaval along that road. But too bad Emma couldn’t avoid the hot guy since it turned out he was her brother Adam’s friend and would be staying with Adam at the Big Chance Dog Rescue.
Marcus Talbot was instantly attracted to the pretty lady he first saw at the Dairy Queen. Fortunately he would still have a chance to get to know her when he found out she is his friend’s sister. He isn’t planning to stay in Big Chance since he’s sure his recuperation from the major back injury he sustained in a bomb blast in Afghanistan would end up seeing him back with his Army unit if he worked hard enough. Couldn’t hurt to get to know Emma though. Maybe get to “know” her very well.
Lucky Chance Cowboy by Teri Anne Stanley is the second book in her Big Chance Dog Rescue series. I loved the first book in the series, Big Chance Cowboy. Teri Anne Stanley continues her excellent storytelling about wounded vets and rescue dogs being trained to assist them in this story. This was an emotional read . When you are talking injured vets, whether physically or emotionally, there’s going to be lots of emotion involved in the story. Teri Anne Stanley handles the emotional parts of the story extremely well. Her words make you feel and make you want to do whatever you can to make the situation better. I enjoyed watching the two main characters, Emma and Marcus, realize that they would be happier together than apart. Emma was hesitant because her deceased husband returned home from deployment in the Middle East with PTSD exacerbated with drugs and alcohol. Marcus doesn’t think he can be anything but a combat soldier. They both need each other and so this was a joyful HEA for me.
This is the second book in the Big Chance Rescue series that centers around a group of army rangers starting a dog rescue providing service dogs for vets. Marcus Talbot was hurt by an IED and is trying to heal enough to go back into the service. He is staying at his fellow Ranger Adam’s ranch and dog rescue. There he meets Adam’s sister, Emma Stern. Emma is a widow who’s husband was emotionally broken from his service in the army. Both of these characters have a lot of issues they have to work through is get to their happily ever after. Both characters were compelling and the plot generally enjoyable. There were several things that kept this from being a five star read. First this is NOT a cowboy story. While it takes place on an old ranch, there is no cowboying going on (yea, I know it’s not a word). Second, the cover art has almost nothing to do with the story (no cowboy and the person on the cover was white and Marcus was African-American). Overall this was an enjoyable read. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.