Movie star Trace McBride is in a bit of trouble. More than a bit. He’s taken his bad-boy image too far, too many times, and when he gets arrested for skinny dipping in his producer’s pool – with his producer’s wife, it’s the last straw. His agent comes up with a plan to revamp his image – by going incognito for a cowboy movie on location – far away from the prying eyes of the Hollywood tabloids. … tabloids. Trace hates the idea, but has to agree or lose his career for good.
Investigative journalist Cecilia Sanchez is one good story away from getting out of the backwater town where she grew up. Forced to return home when her first big-city job backfires – note to self, it’s never a good idea to write an exposé your boss, even if it’s Pulitzer Prize-winning material – she’s determined to put Prairie on the map for something besides rodeos and tornadoes.
When a freak accident throws Trace and Cecilia together, they fall hard and fast, but each of them carries a secret that could bind them together, or tear them apart for good.
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Trace is a movie star who after getting arrested needs a change of scenery. He finally ends in Prairie to learn how to be a bull rider.
Cecilia is a journalist who after an investigation job ends up being sacked. She decides to go back to Prairie.
I liked their chemistry. From the beginning, you can feel they meant to be together. They are so different, but in some aspects, they are equal.
Another great book from Tessa Layne. Looking forward to the next one.
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Entertaining small town cowboy romance. Love CiCi and Trace! The investigative reporter and the movie star turned cowboy. CiCi is terrific as the feisty, unemployed gal that’s returned home to lick her wounds. Trace needs to repair his image and takes the opportunity to learn a new skill for his future action movies in small town mid America. I love the enemies to lovers banter and lusty interaction between Trace and CiCI. When they finally get on the same page it’s sizzling. H.O.T.! The only thing I didn’t really buy is that nobody recognize Trace. He’s a box office action hero with tons of fans. Even with different hair and a beard he should have been recognized by someone. Anyway, it’s still a terrific romance with a dream couple and fantastic secondary characters. Love this small town and all its inhabitants. Cowboy love! I looked forward to more in this series. I love this author’s storytelling, spectacular characters and family and friends setting.
Tessa Layne writes another amazing story of characters from Prairie, Kansas.
Cecilia is headed back to her hometown of Prairie, Kansas after attempting to bust a trafficking ring. But when her boss lets her go because they do not want to print her investigative reporting into this trafficking ring, she attempts to go home to put herself back together and decide what to do with her life.
Trace McBride was sent to Prairie to straighten out his life. The partying and the women have left a bad taste after he was fired from one of his jobs. Now, helping at Resolution Ranch, Trace is keeping out of the spotlight.
He is told to stay away from Cecilia if he doesn’t want his secret out. However, her sassy attitude draws Trace in and he can’t seem to stay away. The tenacious women who ran her own father out of town and does not forgive.
Something is always pulling Trace to help Cecilia, even when she flat out refuses his help. When he finds out the reason she was let go he attempts to try to help. He uses his connections to send her article that was turned down to another source. As he helps out at the ranch and learns to ride bulls, he connects with Cecilia.
But his help is not without repercussions, it ultimately outs his identity.
But can he get Cecilia to listen to him. Explain. Or is she lost to him forever for his deception?
It was worth the wait to get a story from this author. Trace is a Hollywood bad boy sent to the west to hopefully get out of sight and mind of his hiking.
Cece is looking to find that story that will put her on the map and away from small town home.
When these two meet the impact is to more than their cars.
Loved how the story showed Trace really care for Cece . Great romance and cowboy actors and strong women.
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Ride Rough is the second story in a series by Tessa Layne. With this one we get Trace and Cecilia. Each are in Prairie because they were let go or fired from their jobs. He is a movie star laying needing to lay low and get his life in order. She is an writer that dared to dig deep into a story that could reveal some skeletons that some famous people are hiding. Tessa uses what I’d call a slow burn method in uniting these two. This gives us time to learn their back stories……what makes them tick & why they are they way they are. Once they give into their attraction and decide to move friends to more, it’s explosive and passionate. I laughed and cried as they traveled to their HEA. Can’t wait for the next book. Not sure how patient I’ll be since we have to wait a whole year!!!!!
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Ride Rough is the second book in the Roughstock Riders series, but can read completely as a stand alone. When Cecilia is fired from her investigative reporting job, she runs back to her hometown, and literally crashes into Trace. They drive each other crazy, but they can’t resist the pull that’s between them. But Trace is hiding a secret. Will Cecilia forgive Trace and let their love flourish, or is the lie too much to forgive?
I really liked reading this book! I loved all of the build up, I loved the chemistry you can feel between Cecilia and Trace, and I loved how much they both grew in these pages! I loved that I slowly got sucked into this book and next thing I knew, I was already half way through the book and I didn’t want to put it down until it was all done! Cecilia was kind of awesome, honestly, never wanting to give up, trying to help and save the underdog in any situation, and trying so hard to find the truth. I loved that she is so prickly and defensive, but I loved Trace even more for seeing beyond and even breaking some of those barriers. Trace was pretty awesome, too, because he had some much self reflection and discovery to do while he was working on being a cowboy. I liked his cockiness just as much as I liked some of his softer sides, and I liked that he trusted his secrets to Cecilia. I loved their connection! I loved their banter and how it was essentially their foreplay, but there’s steamy scenes and sweet moments and a lot of love that blossoms between them. This book was a bit ike coming home, it was so good and I loved it and I can’t wait for the next one!
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Ride Rough is book 2 in the Roughstock Riders series by Tessa Layne. Each book is a standalone in this series but reading in order gives you the background that flows with each book.
Up next is Trace McBride, Hollywood Heartthrob who has gotten into a heap of trouble and now needs to lay low so his agent sends him back to Prairie and Resolution Ranch til things die down. What he doesn’t expect is to meet Cecilia “Cici” Sanchez, investigative journalist, home town girl who has been forced from her job for an expose’ that her publisher wants to bury. Sparks fly, identities are hidden, laughter, steamy, drama, secrets and so much more.
Can’t wait for the next bad boy to appear!! Please write faster…lol!
Prairie Heals More Hearts!!
Movie star Trace McBride needs a restart – and must be in Prairie for 6 months to a year to work on a ranch and attend the rodeo school. Investigative journalist Cecilia has a Pulitzer prize winning story with such high-profile names in it she gets fired!
The last thing Trace needs is someone investigating him. But the sarcastic journalist intrigues him, he can’t stay away.
Family is not who has the same blood running through your veins, but who you chose to surround yourself with. Emotional, romantic, and in no way easy – this journey makes a fabulous read!!
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Cecilia ‘CiCi’ Sanchez has what she knows is one of the best articles she’s written as an investigative journalist. Unfortunately for her, the people she’s outing want it stopped. So instead of praise she gets fired. Not knowing what else to do she heads home to Prairie. Her mother and grandmother are traveling so she’ll have the house to herself at least until Christmas. Plenty of time to decide what she wants to do going forward.
Trace McBride is in big trouble and in order to salvage his career he’s heading to Prairie to work on Resolution Ranch. Incognito of course because they don’t want or need the paparazzi running all over the place. When he starts getting antsy, Sterling suggests trying Rough Stock Riding School. This really appeals to Trace, he’s always wanted to ride a bull and he’s been watching Travis’ son Dax practicing. Now while he’s supposed to be keeping a low profile, he also craves interaction with people. It’s after he’s had breakfast at Dottie’s Diner that he literally runs into Cici. Well her car anyway.
In spite of all the warning signs, CiCi finds she can’t resist Trace. He actually takes care of her. She’s never had that from anyone other than family. She’s still got her doubts but he does convince her to give him a real chance. The chemistry these two have will practically melt your kindle when they hit the sheets.
Trace knows he has to reveal his true identity but knowing she’s a journalist he just can’t bring himself to do it. He keeps everything he tells her the truth as far as he can. It will come out though and the way it does, well you have to read it for yourself.
This books was so much fun. With the rodeo and all the characters from the other Prairie, Flint Hills books it was like a homecoming. I can’t wait to read the next book in this new series.
I have been reviewing Tessa Layne’s books for a while now and I think she is improving all the time. This story is about two people who find themselves in Prairie after something goes wrong in their lives. Neither of them has any interest in a relationship, each with their own baggage from childhood. However, as often happens in romance novels they are inexplicably drawn to each other and the rest is history. As usual Tessa’s books are very steamy and explicit, so don’t read this if that is not your cup of tea. If it is, this is an enjoyable story with a happy ending. The Book can be read on its own, but is better enjoyed if you know the back-story of all the secondary characters that play minor roles. I feel that the characters are well-rounded and the setting is one the author is very comfortable with, having been setting books here for quite some time. She makes me want to visit this small town and see if it is as quaint and friendly as it seems. Cecilia, the heroine, is someone that I could see being friends with – she is intelligent, inquisitive, and professionally driven. The hero, Trace, is a bad boy who reforms, which is always appealing. His attraction to Cecilia makes me swoon, and I suspect that you will as well. I recommend that you read this story to see for yourself.
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I’m really enjoying this series by one of my favorite authors. I always enjoy her books and this one didn’t disappoint. It captivated me from the beginning. I loved Cecelia and Trace’s story and all the characters of Prairie. I anxiously await the next book.
Finally back in Prairie and such a wonderful story about Trace and Cecelia finding their HEA. Not an easy road and finally getting to the truth of the matter was steamy and hot!! Love this series of cowboy books!!
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Trace and CiCi “bump” into each other and have a automatic dislike for one another…and an amazing physical attraction that is unmistakable to them both. Trace isn’t planning to stick around long he has to get back to his life back in Cali so falling for the hot as heck reporter…oh sorry Investigative Journalist is a no go. He needs to stay away. Everyone who knows his secret tells me to stay away…but he just needs one small taste….
CiCi lost her job after working her butt off uncovering some really shady business. So she heads home where she can lick her wounds and just relax for a bit before deciding her next step. Trace Walker is not it, but man he is gorgeous, and those eyes…she knows she’s seen him before but she just can’t quiet figure out where. When they have a crash meeting she decides then and there she will have nothing to do with this sly talking, fit lookin’ cowboy wanna be, sexy and sin male specimen. She will just avoid him. Nothing good can come of being near him. Except Trace is everywhere…and refuses to leave her alone. Find out what happens for yourself. I was enthralled from page one to the very last sentence. It was definitely a rough ride. I loved every min of it. Grab your copy. Releases Nov 10th!!!
This is the 2nd book in this series and is Trace and Cecilia’s story. Cecilia is an investigative journalist who returns to her small town after losing her job in the city, and she is determined to put Prairie on the map in other ways than just rodeos and cowboys. Trace is an actor who needs to redeem himself and his image after his bad boy ways get out of hand, and his agent sends him to Prairie incognito for a cowboy movie on location. These two literally bump into each other and the sparks fly, and the chemistry between them is intense and undeniable. Will Cecilia discover who Trace is, and if she does will this be the end of them? This is a well written flawless story which is an entertaining and all-consuming read. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend for all.
Prairie is the ultimate place to heal and that’s where Trace and Cecilia cross paths as they try to figure out their respective next steps. Their clashing personalities make for some sassy interactions and an undeniable attraction. My favorite thing about them is how they can see past the bravado into their tender and bruised souls. This is an emotional story that is warm, touching and has a bit of dirty talk that you are going to enjoy.
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The best way I can think of to describe Cecilia would be a determined blood hound. She had a fire inside her that made her a very likeable character. The back & forth between her & Trace will make you giggle. Cecilia had mountain high walls to break down & Trace had a past to overcome & grow up from his selfish party boy ways. These two made for a really fun read. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series because this little town has some pretty awesome characters.
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What a charming book! Fate plays a major hand in the story of Trace McBride and Cecilia Sanchez. Both are at a crossroads not only in their professional lives, but also their personal ones. It has to be fate that brings them together, otherwise how would a fired journalist from Chicago and a bad boy Hollywood hunk end up in the small town of Prairie, Kansas?
Sparks fly from their first encounter and keep on flying as they navigate through their mutual attraction, which they both try to fight. As they give in to their feelings, we slowly learn of their troubled pasts and feelings of inadequacy. Their story is witty, tender, hot, and wonderful. Cecilia is a spitfire full of sass and sweetness. Trace is a man trying to find himself and mature into the person he needs to be for Cecilia. They are terrific characters and the supporting cast in this book is a lot of fun. I loved every single page!!
This book was well worth the wait & it didn’t disappoint. Reece has lost her job & returns to Praise to pick her wounds, when she arrives she goes strait to Dotties for breakfast, upon leaving her car gets totalled by Trace who is in Praise hiding after the scandal in California, so the last thing he needs is to run in to a journalist. The chemistry between the two main characters is hot!
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