A city girl reins in the cowboy of her hottest dreams in Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish’s wild romance.As the eldest brother, the responsibility for the family ranch now rests on Mark Bennett’s broad shoulders. He wouldn’t have it any other way—he loves being in charge. Working hard on the land helps him stay focused and keeps him from noticing what’s missing … him from noticing what’s missing in his life—what he’ll never allow himself to have for fear that one small taste will break his careful control.
But a sweet blue-eyed blonde has just arrived in town, and the attraction between them is undeniably hot. So Mark tightens the reins around his heart—how can he tell her what he really wants?
Events planner Katelyn Johnson’s new gig is the wedding of a rodeo superstar. Right now, it’s tough not to focus on the rider’s tempting older brother. So far, getting beneath Mark’s gorgeously gruff exterior has been a pleasure.
What she needs to do is go a little deeper. But the closer they get, the more Mark pulls away. Katelyn’s not afraid of a challenge, though. Whatever deep desires he’s hiding, she wants in on his secrets.
All she has to do is get past his legendary reserve. With all her body, heart, and soul, there’s nothing she can’t handle.
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Mark is the oldest Bennett brother and knows his responsibility is the ranch and looking out for his other siblings. He is into kink and doesn’t do relationships. Katelyn is the wedding planner for Mark’s brother and sister-in-law’s wedding. The sparks fly between them but Mark is guarded and stubborn. Katelyn isn’t afraid to tackle a new challenge. Will she be able to rope this stubborn cowboy?
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I read an Advanced copy for an Honest review.
I love those Bennett Boys!!!!
Mark is the Eldest. He runs the ranch, keeps everything repressed inside himself and has a strong need for control, even in the bedroom. This has kept him from dating because in the small town he is from, he’s afraid everyone will think he’s a monster.
Katelyn is the new events coordinator at the resort. She left eveything behind (including a boring, “beige” relationship) in Boise to start a new life that she hope she can “fill with color”
When Mark and Katelyn meet, things do not start out promesing. Mark thinks she’s a “city Barbie” and not his type at all. However, when they touch the sparks are instant.
This story is interesting, because things do not go smoothly. They have their nights of passion, and then sudden retreats from Mark, due to his fears.
Katelyn is a modern girl and she decides to fight for their relationship. She also realizes that the things Marks desires, she finds turns her on too.
The passion in the book is hot and sexy and there is a HEA.
2.5 stars
I was given an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
This is the second of the Bennett Brothers series that centers around oldest brother Mark. Mark is running the ranch after his father’s death. He has a reputation as a stoic jerk, and doesn’t date much. He meets Katelyn, the local resort event coordinator, when paying for his younger brother’s wedding. There is an instant attraction for both of them, but Mark resists because he feels he doesn’t deserve someone like Katelyn. This book didn’t really do it for me. Mark was really whiny and angsty. I didn’t understand why Katelyn was so enamored with him. Also, this was basically a cowboy 50 Shades of Grey, not my type of book.
This was a page turner!! We meet Katelyn, who just left Idaho and Mr. Boring behind to rake her dream job. She’s embarking on living her life and taking some chances for a change. But when Mark bowls her over in her office, sparks fly. Mark has a past though that makes him fearful of relationships. While Mark is warning Katelyn away, she is drawing him closer. Thankfully Katelyn is a strong woman to deal with this bullheaded cowboy! She doesn’t take no for an answer and pushes him until every wall comes crumbling down and he gives her all the truths of his past. Which turns out to not scare Katelyn, but make her want more. Great characters and of course, Mama Lou who we met in book one is back! Love how she handles those Bennett boys!
Who doesn’t love a broody alpha male who falls hard for the girl love Mark and Katelyn’s story. Love how they accept each other for who they are. Fantastic hot read.
Favorite quote: Mark ~ “…she’s all City Barbie, cute and soft, sweet and naive. She’s an heirloom rose in a crystal vase. And I’m just a country boy, too rough and warped, hard and unyielding…”
Love these Bennett men and Mark is a storm to recon with. Mark Bennett is the eldest of the three sons and after his father passes away he has had to take the lead role in running the ranch. He is the quiet brooding brother and carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. He hasn’t any time for dating and especially not for love but when he runs in to Kaitlin Johnson, literally his heart skips a beat and he wonders if he can at least have a little of her if only for a short while.
Kaitlin Johnson has left her home, her long term boyfriend and her beige non-eventful life to start a new adventure. She doesn’t expect that adventure to begin with being knocked backwards on her first day in her new job. Fortunately for her the giant brooding man caught her instead of her falling to the floor but at the time she didn’t realize he he truly saved her at that moment.
I absolutely loved this book. It is tough at times to watch Mark struggle through his demons but I admired Kaitlin for standing her ground and going after what she wanted as well as to being smart enough to realize Mark needed her. This book is definitely NOT beige, it is full of hot smoldering bright fire and amazing heat between these two. It melted my heart.
I received an early copy to read and review and give my honest opinion. I loved it and highly recommend it.
One of my top reads!!! If I could give this book 10 stars- I would! What an beautiful book honesty and brokenness and finding love. We got to know Mark- he is the oldest Bennett brother from Buck Wild. He is a loyal, committed rancher to his family and the ranch. He takes care of hi Mama and brothers. And here comes Katelyn- new to town, getting her dream job, leaving a “beige” life behind her to follow her dreams! She is helping Sophie and James plan their wedding and day one of her new job, falls- literally into Mark’s arms!
There is so much to say about these characters and Lauren Landish’s writing that I love as a reader. From the connection she makes for Katelyn and Mark, to the details of Mark’s brothers and mom, to the power of honesty in all relationships- I could not put this book down.
Mark is seen as the not nice guy, but he’s got history he really doesn’t want to expose Katelyn too, so he tries to protect her. Katelyn is taking her new life on and knows what she want and it is Mark. I love the relationship with Sophie and her friends with Katelyn and also Marla, her new assistant who becomes her friend and just gives Katelyn great life advice.
AS much as Mark is an amazing hero- which he definietely is- It’s Katelyn strength and power and honesty that is so well written throughout the book- and she is an wonderul herione for her man.
There are sweet parts of riding horses and just sitting on a porch that makes you swoon for Katelyn and Mark to intense well written beautiful steamy chemistry! This book gives you all the feels and makes you want more! What a great book by Lauren Landish! Can’t wait for Luke’s book!
Another great book in this series! Beneath his icy exterior, Mark is smoldering and Katelyn is the only one with a chance to break through to him. These two! So perfectly matched.
Wow! Amazing second book in this series. This one is about the oldest brother Mark and Katelyns story and it will not disappoint! Mark has some demons that he must try to overcome and Katelyn has only ever had one relationship to compare things to so it’s a completely new task to try to tackle herself. If you love angsty and emotional reads then you will love this book!
A thrilling, action packed and emotional adventure filled with witty banter, longing, denial and exciting passion…… was such an engaging read that was so impossible to put down. Loving the Bennett boys and looking forward to my next visit to this entertaining world.
This book was seriously so perfect! I loved every minute of it and was actually bummed when it ended.
Mark and Katelyn were the most perfect characters and this author did a truly remarkable job at conveying the emotions of these two characters. And there were a lot of them. I could say soooo much more but I’m afraid if I keep going I’ll just give away the whole story. So last thing I’ll say is, this book was amazing and I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with it!
Hot cha cha cha chaaa! I think I have a thing for the quiet guys and Mark, oldest of the Bennett boys, certainly isn’t known for his stimulating conversations. He can say more with a raised eyebrow than someone could in a paragraph. Katelyn, the new girl in town, seems to pick up on Mark’s communications. There’s something deep going on behind Mark’s eyes and he’s not sure he should let anyone know what it is. Is Katelyn up to the challenge that is Mark Bennett?
This book was sooo good and what an appropriate title! 🙂 Reading the first book in this series, Buck Wild, is not required but I would always suggest starting at the beginning since characters cross books. James and Sophie are well worth the time to read about as well as Mark and Katelyn. This is a voluntary, honest review of an advance reader copy. I read a lot of books and Lauren Landish is one of a small group of authors that I get very excited about when a new book is coming out.
Mark is the eldest and the most responsible of the Bennett brother’s. He’s not only in charge of the ranch but he also lives and breaths it. He doesn’t have the time or the inclination to have a relationship, he’s been there, done that, Then along comes Katelyn, the events planner at the resort where his brother is getting married.
I really enjoyed this book, it was well written with interesting characters and a engaging storyline. The chemistry between Mark and Katelyn was off the charts! The story was intense/entertaining and kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. Highly recommend!
I received an advanced readers copy of this book through NetGallery and am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
I loved this book and its couple, Mark and Katelyn. I felt these two were so perfect for each other. I must say that Mark checked all the boxes that made him extra appealing to me. Brooding, a calm exterior with a fiery core, serious, responsible and the gatekeeper of his family. Katelyn, I thought was his opposite in so many ways. Sassy, determined and owns what she wants, she is the light that will brighten his darkness. Their attraction is smoky, their chemistry sizzles and their scenes scorch the pages. When a feisty woman that knows exactly what she wants meets a stoic cowboy worried about letting go, you know sparks will fly, the temperature is going to rise and hearts are going to swoon!! A simply wonderful romance.
You’ll fall in love with Mark and Katelyn from the very first pages. Katelyn is done with her “beige” life. When Mark, who is perceived as cold and serious, literally almost knocks her on her butt, she’s sure her life will never be the same.
But Mark has dark secrets he’s not sure he’ll ever be able to share. He might just take a chance with Katelyn.
I loved this story from the beginning. It gave me the feels I crave from a book! 5 stars!
Oh Mark! LOVED him! How lucky Katelyn is to get all his smiles. Sweet withdrawn brooding heroes are my favorite, and this author is all about them (with a little bit of kink 😉 ) I really enjoyed getting to know these two. I think Katelyn is perfect for him, her light to balance his dark, to draw the good inside him to the surface. Great overall country laid back vibe, and I really love the boy’s Mom. She reminds me of my mother in law, in a good way lol, it helped me picture her anyway. Can’t wait to see who she has in store for middle brother Luke!
I loved Mark and Katelyn’s story. Mark was the gentle giant you just can’t help but fall for. He is quiet and keeps to himself. He thinks his dark side is to much for Katelyn and he tries to hide it from her. Try as he might he can’t stay away though. The attraction these two have for one another is so strong. Katelyn is independent and knows what she wants. She is tired of her vanilla life and knows she wants more than a beige love life. She somehow knows Mark is the one to give her the life she seeks and is strong enough to to for it. I love Mark’s loyalty to his family. At times he seems to carry the weight of it on his shoulders feeling that the responsibility for his families ranch lies solely with him. I like how he soon learns that working as a team with his brothers is what is best for all. The chemistry between these two is so hot. I loved the HEA and can’t wait to read Luke’s story!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I received this book through Netgalley for a honest review. This story is of katelyn starting work at the mountain spirits and resort as a event coordinator in great falls where she meets Mark Bennett paying for one of his brothers weddings . Mark is called a cold man and she is the women that can break his freeze .Awesome Story
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Katelyn has just arrived in Great Falls and is excited about her new job with Mountain Spirit Hotel & Resort. She is the new events coordinator and she can’t wait to start. Katelyn’s first task is to plan the Bennett/Stone wedding. This is a big deal. James Bennett, top bull rider in the country, is marrying Sophie Stone. No pressure there.
Mark Bennett runs the Bennett Ranch and is older brother to James and Luke. Mark is a born rancher. It’s in his blood. He’s meticulous, intimidating and in total control of the ranch and of himself. After he meets Katelyn, he needs that control now more than ever. Mark’s not supposed to be attracted to her. She’s a city girl, not country. Mark needs a country girl that can handle him. When Mark holds Katelyn in his arms for the first time, he feels as if he’s been branded. He’s not used to this feeling. He’s confused about his true feelings and fears rejection. Mark runs hot and cold. Katelyn makes him smile and laugh, but mostly, she makes him feel. Katelyn is everything a man could hope for. Mark is a rancher working long, hard hours with no time for a real relationship. Mark assumes Katelyn is going to want a man to be present in her life. To take her out and spend time with her. Start a family. All the things he can’t give her while trying to take care of the ranch and his family. But most of all, Mark thinks she needs a better man.
WOW. I LOVED MARK & KATELYN’S STORY
LOTS OF QUICK, FLIRTY BANTER AND AN INTENSE, UNDENIABLE CONNECTION THAT LEAD TO TOTAL SURRENDER BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY !
THE BENNETT BOYS RANCH SERIES IS A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !
I am loving these cowboy brothers and the ladies they fall for! Mark is the oldest, with the weight of the whole family on his shoulders. And he holds himself back from fully embracing all he has to give someone. Luckily, Katelyn isn’t easily deterred. She sees him. These two are fireworks together, fierce and possessive and sweet. I really like the country, small town feel and the whole Bennett family. These can be read as a stand alone. I know there’ is still a brother who needs his story told, but he has big shoes to fill, because I’m in love with Riding Hard.