Rusty Walker has spent her entire life trying to earn her tough, ranching father’s respect and approval by learning the business inside and out. But now her uncompromising parent has decreed she must marry if she wants to inherit. Worse, her husband has to be someone who can help her run the business. As if she needs it!Williams Hill kissed Rusty in a bar in an act of temporary insanity, and lost … insanity, and lost his heart to her on the spot. Despite the complications to his own rodeo stock business, he agrees to marry the feisty red-head, hoping to woo her once they’re hitched. But she only views him with suspicion and resentment.
Can this soft-spoken Texas cowboy convince his proud wife, who’s never known unconditional love, that she is everything he wants?
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Love the Hill Family but Will & Rusty are my favorite couple so far. This has a small town, ranch, steamy sexy, a great characters. Highly recommend this series!
Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2)
By: Kadie Scott
5 out of 5 stars
The story Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) by Kadie Scott is a contemporary western romance book. It is the first story that I have read by the author and I loved it. I fell in love with both the storyline and the characters more and more with every chapter that I read. I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. I just had to know how it all turns out for Rusty Walker and Williams Hill. Williams is a man that has a business providing rodeo stock. He understands the business and the connections that need to be made in order to survive. What he can’t understand is the way he feels after meeting Rusty. Rusty is a beautiful, strong, and independent woman who also knows about the rodeo business. She is one that doesn’t get involved with rodeo cowboys. Her reaction to any interest is to turn cold. From the first time that these two meet they can’t stop thinking about each other. One kiss shows the attraction that is there. Is it fate or destiny that these two keep running into each other? Rusty is a woman who has built up walls around her heart. The past experiences and her father have taught her not to trust. Circumstances lead to Williams agreeing to marry Rusty. Will Williams be able to get her to let go of her suspicions and trust him? Will he be able to show her just how much he loves her and wants her as his own? Read to find out if Williams and Rusty find happiness together. I love it when a story makes you feel warm all over and that is exactly how I felt when reading this one. Your heart gets involved and I was crossing my fingers that Williams and Rusty find an HEA. I also loved reading about the other characters that are introduced in the book. Many of them are warm and caring and I enjoyed reading about how they interact with Rusty and Williams. I enjoyed reading about the rodeos that are attended. This is a well-written story that you don’t want to miss out on. It is the second book in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one.
Another wonderful love story by Kadie Scott. This is the second book of the Hills of Texas series. Resisting the Rancher is a story about Cash’s brother Will. Cash was from book one in the series Saving the Sheriff. So in a way this book picks up where book one left off with Holly and Cash married and starting a family together with Sophia.
Rusty Walker is a hard-working lady, whom has had a tough life. Always trying to prove to her father that she is competent enough to run the ranch when he retires. She knows the business inside and out.
Rusty is at the rodeo working Holly’s horse Mischief in the barrel riding circuit. This is where she meets Will. But Rusty does not want to get tied up with a rodeo cowboy. But when Rusty’s father gives her an ultimatum, marry or lose everything, Will jumps on the chance to help. What Rusty doesn’t understand or seem to realize is that this is not fake for Will. He is going to prove to her that he is worthy of her trust and love. But can Rusty open her heart?
Rusty is quite the stubborn girl. There were times when I wanted to strangle her because she hurt Will. Will is the most amazing and sweet character. I like him the best so far out of all the Hill boys.
This story had a nice and smooth flow to it, never feeling rushed or lagging in any areas. A real page turner of fun, with excellent banter between Will and Rusty. Their attraction to each other was instantaneous and drew me in as a reader. It was also nice to see more from Cash and Holly. Kadie really incorporated them into the story making it a smooth transition from book one to book two. Which if you love to read series, as I do, this is a very important part of the writing process. In a series the reader wants to know what happened to the characters in the first book. Myself as a reader of series, I become invested in the characters and want to see them progress in all books. Kadie does an excellent job of this.
I really enjoyed this feel good romance. This series is proving to be an excellent love of a lifetime series. Kadie is doing an excellent job with the finding the Hill siblings soul mates. I have read a few of Kadie’s books and have found her stories to be not only romantic but fun and highly enjoyable. So pick this book up and if you want to know how it all started get Saving the Sheriff.
*ARC provided by Kadie Scott
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott is the second book in her The Hills of Texas series.
We pick up from the first book (Saving the Sheriff, Holly and Cash)
Rusty is hard working, and has spent all her life trying to please her father, and the smack in the face comes from her father withholding the ranch from her….. the only way she will get it is by marrying !!!
She meets Will at a local rodeo, and when her father’s ultimatum arrives, Will offers to marry her, no strings, no commitment, he will walk away at the end of it.
But Rusty isn’t sure, yes he’s cute, but why would he offer ?
Will is Cash’s brother (from book 1) and offers to help his sister in law out. And as the book progresses, Will actually falls for his feisty “wife”, and wants it to be a real marriage, but proving to Rusty that he means it will be no mean feat, her father instilled distrust into at an early age…..“Nobody does something for nothing” So will Rusty fall for her Rodeo husband? Or will her lack of trust push her further away?
It’s a good little read, and followed on nicely from book one, but you don’t need to read the first one.
Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2)
By: Kadie Scott
5 out of 5 Stars
This story caught me at the first page. There is a chemistry that causes sparks between Will and Rusty that let me see their relationship like a vision. I am not a huge western setting reader, get enough of that on old tv, but Ms. Scott used her incredible talent to give this one FIRE! This book took me away from the reality of my life today and I had a terrible time trying to make myself put it down! Her writing style is brilliant and easy to read. I highly suggest grabbing a copy today, you will not regret it!
A review by Rhonda K. Pulk.
Resisting The Rancher is the 2nd book in the Hills of Texas Series by Kadie Scott. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series. Before this I had only read the 3rd book Taming The Troublemaker and did not find that this spoiled my reading of a previous book in the series.
Each book tells us the story of one of the Hill’s siblings, in this case Williams (Will) who runs the family ranch, providing animals to take part in rodeos. At one such rodeo Rusty Walker comes crashing into his life. Rusty is hoping to inherit her father’s ranch but he’s just told her that she needs to marry a rancher in order to inherit. Will and Rusty agree to marry so that she can inherit and he can gain a partnership with her family.
I loved both Will and Rusty, they are both amazing characters. Both are headstrong, hard-working and will do anything for their families. The story is so angst filled and will take you through many emotions. I loved reading the growing relationship between the 2 as they both fought the attraction they had for each other. Will is determined that he wants to have Rusty as his real wife and not a fake one and he does everything he can to make Rusty see that they are perfect for each other.
Having now read book 3 and then book 2 in this great series, I really want to read the others and get the stories of the rest of the Hill siblings.
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott was a great romance read! I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. First thing I have to say, I loved the slow burn. It was the first thing I noticed and really appreciated. I had Nora Roberts vibes while reading. Rusty is a strong independent woman trying to prove herself to the world and her dad. She is put in a bind and I loved her strength. Will was a great gentleman and I loved his character.
Resisting the Rancher is the second book in Kadie Scott’s Hills of Texas series. I do not know how I missed the first book so now I need to go back and read that one as well! The stories can be read as standalones but obviously as it is a series of the Hills’ siblings then you will end up wanting to read every single one of them (and there are four out so Yeehaw here comes a weekend spent in Texas!)
Resisting the Rancher is the story of Williams “Will” Hills and Ruth “Rusty” Walker – a cowboy rancher who provides stock to rodeo circuit and a top-level barrel racer who is the daughter of a renown rancher who is a major stock provider as well … the sparks fly, the chemistry is through the roof and then there is the baggage that this hard headed accomplished woman has and we are pulled along a ride of a life time, in Texas style!
Come along and learn first-hand if Rusty will learn to trust and a marriage that started off as a convenience will blossom into something more …
I enjoy reading romantic westerns and when I started it I had to finish it. For one who likes a ranch setting with horses, a cowboy and a girl this one is for you. I hope to see more books by this author as this one was a first for me.
surprised and disappointed by gratuitous scenes. Didn’t finish. Deleted book.
Excellent
Great read, very well written!
I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to the end!
I loved this book! I haven’t read a good country story in a long time! Resisting the Rancher is Book 2 in The Hills of Texas Series by Kadie Scott. Rusty Walker has grown up wanting to take over her family’s ranch. However, the only thing stopping her is her father. Her father resents the fact that she is female and can’t possibly run the ranch because of it. It’s also the same reason why she will never date a man that has to do with the Rodeo circuit. Her father also has a plan for Rusty. Rusty has to marry within the next year to someone that he approves of or she will not be able to take over the ranch. But she is bound and determined to prove that she can do it on her own. Williams “Will” Hill is in the rodeo stock business as well as horses. He is also very handsome. The instant these two eyes meet, something takes over. Instant attraction but Rusty is hell bent on not dating anyone involved with the circuit. But there is something that keeps pulling her back to him and vice versa. Will is ultimately intrigued by Rusty and all of her beauty. What will happen when things are forced between the two? I love the connection that these two have. This book was definitely a page turner! I couldn’t put this book down. The author really knows how to write a story to where you feel like you are there. I can’t wait to read the other books in the series. You do not have to read the first book in order to read this one!
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott is the second book in the Hills of Texas series. I somehow managed to miss the first book in this series which I’m kicking myself for. Ms. Scott is a new to me authors but I plan on looking out for her in the future.
So many authors try to write stories that take place in Texas and some like Ms. Scott do a great job. I think knowing the area and how large this great state is helps.
I loved Rusty and Will’s story, from the moment they first saw one another through the very end. Managed to shed some tears during this read too.
If you love a hot romantic cowboy then you will love this book.
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott is book two of The Hills of Texas series. This book is a contemporary western romance and can be read as a standalone. I didn’t read book one of the series before reading this book but I’m definitely going to have to read it now. I was sucked in from the beginning.
Rusty has tried everything she can to get her father’s approval. She’s come to realize that it may not happen. Rusty has made it so that she does not get involved with rodeo cowboys and she realizes almost immediately that she should steer clear of Williams Hill but that doesn’t explain why she can’t stop thinking about him. While Williams realizes Rusty is everything he wants, she sees him as a way around her father’s requirement.
Will Williams be able to convince Rusty that she is it for him? Will Rusty finally be able to know and accept unconditional love?
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how strong and independent Rusty is. She realized she most likely wouldn’t get her father’s acceptance but that didn’t stop her from trying to ruffle his feather’s. I found myself chuckling every now and then. I absolutely recommend this book!
Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) By Kadie Scott. This story was incredible, I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop until the very end. While this is the second book I read it as a standalone without any confusion but I’m definitely go back to read book one and others by this author. Rusty is a character you just click with, she knows what she wants from life even with her fathers treatment of her, she’s not letting anything stand in her way. Williams is everything I wanted in a cowboy book boyfriend. These two have a lot to go through, can they find the light at the end of the tunnel? The storyline is well written and paced nicely with characters you connect with. I’m excited to see where this author takes readers next. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott is the second book in her series The Hills of Texas and I fell in love with this one from page one. Following the story of Rusty Walker and Williams Hill, you could tell from early on that they were perfect for each other. Williams is a man who works hard to provide stock animals for the rodeo, and he makes sure that business is good day in and day out. Williams has a natural connection to the business and is willing to work his fingers to the bone to get the results that he wants. Rusty has been bred to work the ranch, and just because she happened to be born a woman doesn’t mean that she can’t pull her own weight day in and day out. When she finds out from her father that she won’t inherit what is rightfully hers without a husband to help her run the business seeing red is an understatement. Williams is drawn to Rusty from the first night that they meet, and even though she isn’t interested in rodeo cowboys there is something about her that keeps Williams trying to turn her eye towards him. Kissing her was something that Williams did on a whim, but the spark that he felt when her lips keeps her on his mind every day and night. When circumstances lead their paths to cross again, Rusty takes a huge leap of faith with Williams and asks him to marry her and run the ranch with her. When he agrees there is something that just clicks between these two. Both of them have been hurt in the past, but if they can work together they will find that accidental love is one of the best things to happen to either of them. Scott is an old favorite of mine, having read several of her stories in the past. I can’t seem to get enough of her writing style and this series is no exception. If you are looking for a great series, or even just a great author that will pull you under with each book, than this is the author and series for you! Can’t wait to see what she brings to her readers next.
This was an incredible sweet romance which kept me hooked throughout. I loved the main character’s Rusty has an awesome fiesty personality which i can totally relate too haha plus the chemistry between her and William wowzer it was hot. William is the perfect book boyfriend has a big heart, easy going and mouth watering hot. I absolutely loved the storyline it was a beautiful read one i highly recommend.
Resisting the Rancher by Katie Scott
Four Stars
Resisting the Rancher is the second book in the Hills of Texas series by Katie Scott. This book can definitely be read as a stand alone, because this is my first read by this author. The story had me hooked from the very first page. I loved the interaction and chemistry between Williams and Rusty. This book as all the feels and emotions. I reached for the tissue box more than once, and my husband thought I was losing my mind when I would shout out in laughter. Ms. Scott has definitely found her way on to my permanent TBR list. The secondary characters really made this book pop. I look forward to going back and reading the first book in this series and then finish off the rest of the series.