Racing Hearts

When two families are feuding and one of the sons, Luke, happens to notice the daughter, Shayanne of the rivalry family…what are both going to do…especially when the woman notices the forbidden son as well.
I couldn’t get enough of these two, the banter, the steam, the sparks, the sneaking around…all of it was perfection. These two are my favorite and I LOVED LOVED their story and how it all played out. Shayanne was a hoot, the down to earth woman, who gave as good as she got, doesn’t mess around and has a backbone made of steel, sticking up for herself with no hesitation and the loyalty to her family…LOVED her…wanted to be her. Luke…my my my…Luke..loyal, true, honest, doesn’t shy away when the going gets tough, sticking by and giving support when needed…what a man..swoon..sigh…swoon. I LOVED the openness and honesty between them, no jealousies, no running away from each other and sticking by each other through thick and thin. HIGHLY recommended read, a true romance couple and story in my opinion….5 stars not enough !!!
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*

Great Story About Family Loyalty And Real-Life Struggles. Luke Is Smitten By Shay, The Off-Limits Younger Tomboy Next Door!

Shayanne Tannen, twenty, leads a tough life but faces her challenges head-on. She is a good girl with a bad mouth, learned from her brothers. She is tomboy, a result of being surrounded by only men. With her excellent work ethic, wacky personality, self-confidence, and positive attitude, she works day after day in a job she never asked for. At age thirteen, her mother died, leaving Shayanne to take charge of running the household, the farm finances, and caring for her three older brothers and her father, while her brothers stepped up to take charge of running the farm in the place of their troubled father.

But things are looking up for Shayanne. After selling her goats’ milk soap at farmers markets for one year, she is now finalizing a contract with the resort in town. Her pie business is taking off, too. Fortunately, she has a best friend for some rare girl time, despite her isolated existence. Sophie Stone is now pregnant – she had married James Bennett from the ranch next door, the family the Tanners have had a long-standing feud with. James is the baby of the Bennett family. He treats Shayanne kindly despite the family feud.

Luke Bennett, twenty-eight, is in charge of the horses on the Bennett ranch. He breeds and trains premium horses and is on the road most of the time. Both of his brothers have recently married, but he knows a relationship isn’t in the cards for him due to his travel. No woman would put up with it. Too late to catch his mama’s dinner, he stops by the local bar on his way back into town to grab a bite. He spots his brother and sister-in-law, James and Sophie, and joins them only to have Shayanne Tannen sit down at his side, and before he understands the insane attraction he feels for this off-limits young woman, she has him agreeing to a dance. He hasn’t really seen Shay in years; she used go try to tag along with the Bennett and Tannen boys, back before the feud. He suddenly finds himself uncomfortably attracted to her and he knows this will lead to trouble.

I rate this book four stars. It is a sweet and patient love story. It is well-written with deep characters and the exploration of the real life problems of family, friends, and finances. While it did not have my full attention at the beginning, rest assured that soon you will be rooting for Luke and Shay and wondering how on earth it will all resolve itself satisfactorily. It was fascinating to see the unfolding story of the feud and view it from different angles. Luke is amazingly supportive of the younger Shay, and his thoughtful patience is heartwarming. The chemistry between he and Shay is palpable! Don’t forget to download the bonus chapter written in Mama Lou’s POV. Luke and Shay earn their HEA!

For fans, this story crosses with three other Lauren Landish books. Heartstopper is Roxy Price and Jake Stone’s story. Jake is Sophie’s brother. Jake and Roxy make two cameo appearances later in the book. Buck Wild, the first of the Bennett Boys Ranch series, is about James Bennett and Sophie Stone. They are both supporting characters here. Finally, Riding Hard, the second of the Bennett Boys Ranch series, is about Mark Bennett and Katelyn Johnson. Mark is the eldest Bennett man. He plays a supporting character, while his wife Katelyn has a few cameos.
The Tannen boys series is coming soon!

I received a free advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

We are taken back to the Bennett ranch once again and are focusing on the middle child, Luke. Luke is the son that trains and breeds the horses so he time is spent traveling around the country working with equine owners to improve their foals and training horses they currently have. He pops back and forth to the ranch and always pulls his load while he’s home and is doing his part making money while he is gone. When he comes home this time he sees the neighbor, Shayanne Tannen and he finally sees her for the first time as a woman. When did Shay grow up? Their families are like the Hatfields and McCoys so needless to say Shay is off limits but he can’t get her out of his mind.

Shay has taken on the roll of woman of the house since her mom passed away. She cares for her Daddy and 3 brothers as well as does the finances and makes products from her goats milk. She doesn’t have time for girly frilly things nor for dating as though her Dad and brothers would allow that. When Luke Bennett spins her on the dance floor at Hanks place she suddenly feels like a woman instead of a tomboy and she knows what she wants and Luke Bennett is it.

This book is so good. It’s full of so many emotions you will laugh out loud as well as have tears in your eyes. So many dynamics going on here. No spoilers but it is by far my favorite in this series and that’s saying a lot as they are all great but this is fantastic.

I received an early copy to read and review and give my honest opinion. I loved it! I highly recommend it!

Just modern- day romance & sprinkle with touch of old fashioned Family Feud

ღ we back again with sexy Bennett Boys, this round it’s with Luke Bennett & Shayanne Tannen.
Now what’s cocky cowboy to do when he sees his Lil tomboy all grown up? in his eyes she all women now –

They’ve known each other all their lives! Heck their families have been neighbors for god know how long
Shoot Shayanne use to be that Lil annoying squirt who followed the boys around, demanding that they include her in our rough-housing play.
Later , the families drifted apart, even though we’re technically neighbors.
Now days They know each other more in name than in person compared when they were kids.

I love the storyline to this one the most, & the chemistry between these two was just down right sizzin

Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion & my honest review Also I wouldn’t discourage anyone from reading this book!

Paulette Review

I was so excited to read this that I read it all in a day but I wanted to see what happened next. Shayanne has tried to help keep the boys and her father fed and the home maintained but sometimes a girl just needs a break but when she runs into the neighbor Luke her childhood crush is reawakened. As much as she would love to be involved with Luke there is this unsettled war between families hers and his.
Luke was always told to stay away from Tannens especially Shayanne but something about her spitfire that made him forget about the feud and see the woman she had become. Now her brothers are starting to notice the looks between them and when her father finds out, oh boy. I loved how thoughtful Luke was to Shayannes feelings but my heart broke for Shayanne having to choose.

Out of Bounds Love…

My anticipation to read about the last Bennett brother was sky-high and I was not disappointed. Luke Bennett is hot, sexy and more than just a hunky cowboy with a wide brimmed hat and cowboy boots. He took pride in his work and valued his family above all else. The ranch life was a hard one but very rewarding. It did not leave Luke anytime for a personal life. That all changed when he sees Shayanne Tannen. Even though they were neighbors for years, he hardly ever saw her much with trying to keep the ranch going. But he sure takes notice of her when she walks into their local bar all grown up and in a very good way. Luke knows she is off limits for a lot of reasons. She is much younger than him, and her three brothers keep a very tight protective rein on her.The Tannens and the Bennetts have had an ongoing feud for quite some time and to even show interest in their baby sister would result in bloodshed.

This is their story of all the obstacles they have to fight, especially Shayanne’s daddy and brothers to be together. The hard sacrifices they both go through so they can have a future and have their dreams come true. This is a wonderful journey about great family values and incredible characters that makes this a sure read. I look forward to future new adventures about the Tannen brothers.

I have read other books by this author (although not from this series) and I will admit this was not one of my favorites. A mix of Romeo and Juliet and the Hatfield-McCoy feud tropes, this story centers around Shayanne Tannen and Luke Bennett. This is a slow burn romance since Luke feels Shayanne is too innocent and too young for a quick roll in the hay, but there are some hot tantalizing foreplay scenes that will burn your Kindle. Yes, this is a romance but it also deals with family responsibilities and how these characters eventually balance their personal time with their demanding job with the family business. I liked the characters, I liked the story line but I felt the author rambled. I found myself skipping paragraphs to get the story moving. Only an ok read for me.

I was provided with a free copy via Booksprout. This review was posted voluntarily.

I read an advanced copy for an honest review.
This story is the third of the Bennett Boys and by far my favorite!
The story starts out like a “dirty” western version of Romeo and Juliet.
Luke and Shayanne know they are supposed to stay away from eachother, but it’s like telling a magnet to stay away from metal.
The chemistry between these two are amazing. I love the way that Luke has so much respect for Shayanne and waits for her to be truly ready for them to be intimate. He spends his time getting to know the girl behind the sass.

The other story in this book involves the Bennetts and the Tannens. I won’t go into particulars and spoil the story, but you will laugh and cry and feel every roller coaster of feeling one can feel.

This was a most satisfying story and I can’t wait for the author to let us know what happens with those Tannen boys!

Shayanne Tannen has been mentally and physically weighed down by responsibilities for far too long. Since her mother passed, she’s taken it upon herself to look after her father and brothers as well as overseeing the clerical and domestic duties of their ranch. She’s proud and strong, especially now since she’s started her side business. Shay has a goat milk/soap product line and it’s beginning to take off. One problem though? She’s stuck. Stuck on the family ranch, which is fine, but super lonely. She has her family and best friend Sophie, but she wants more.
Luke Bennett is pretty much in the same predicament as Shay. He’s his family’s go to man on breeding horses. He’s all about family, ranching and horse training. Luke travels frequently to keep the breeding of his studs high quality, and his knowledge on that subject, is in high demand.
The Tannen’s and the Bennett’s used to be friendly. Not so much now. They have become rivals over the years, but in each other’s company, they manage to tolerate each other. After another long business trip, Luke stops for a drink and finds himself in the company of Shay. Soon he begins to have inappropriate thoughts about the beautiful, sexy cowgirl that are rather confusing. Protective? Maybe. Luke has known Shay since they were young, so… that’s got to be it. Right? What else could it be? One dance later, Luke knows he’s in deep trouble and without him realizing, he’s left quite the impression on Shay. A Tannen? Luke can’t fall for a Tannen…or can he?
WOW ! THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF GOING ON IN THIS BOOK, I NEVER WANTED IT TO END ! AMAZING CHARACTERS, WITH AN EQUALLY AMAZING STORYLINE, THAT WILL CAPTURE YOU AND KEEP YOU WANTING MORE OF THIS AWESOME FAMILY !
SIZZLING HOT, ADDICTIVE, EMOTIONAL – IT’S ALL IN HERE ! ! ! UNPUTDOWNABLE ! ! !
A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !