She’s a domestic goddess. He works on her father’s ranch. They could have forever…if they could take their relationship out of the shadows.Betsy Quinn is a queen in the kitchen. And behind a sewing machine. And with the gardening. She keeps everyone fed and happy at Quinn Valley Ranch—but she can’t stay there forever. After all, her older brother will inherit the ranch and take over the … take over the homestead.
She worries about that, but not as much as she does her crush on Knox Locke, the new farrier at the ranch. The problem? Knox’s brother is already dating Betsy’s sister, and he’s worried about stepping on too many toes. So he and Betsy devise a solution to the problem—a secret relationship.
As they work together on the ranch, have game nights with other cowboys, and plan the masquerade ball for the town’s Valentine’s Day celebration, Betsy finds herself falling in love with Knox.
But she feels inadequate telling him she just wants to cook, sew, and garden. Can she overcome her anxiety and fear and build a life with Knox? Or will their relationship be doomed to die in the shadows at Quinn Valley Ranch?
Read all of the Quinn Valley Ranch Romance novels by USA Today Bestseller and Kindle All-Star Author Liz Isaacson:
1. Contracted Cowboy
2. Secret Sweetheart
3. Landscaping Love
4. Birthday Boyfriend
Read all of Liz’s cowboy romance novels!
Three Rivers Ranch Romance Series:
1. Second Chance Ranch
2. Third Time’s the Charm
3. Fourth and Long
4. Fifth Generation Cowboy
5. Sixth Street Love Affair
6. The Seventh Sergeant
7. Eight Second Ride
8. The First Lady of Three Rivers
9. Christmas in Three Rivers
10. Lucky Number Thirteen
11. The Curse of February Fourteenth
12. Fifteen Minutes of Fame
13. Sixteen Steps to Fall in Love
14. The Sleigh on Seventeenth Street
Horseshoe Home Ranch Romance Series:
1. Falling for Her Boss
2. Falling for Her Roommate
3. Falling for His Best Friend
4. Falling for His Nanny
5. Falling for Her Ex’s Brother
6. Falling for Her Old Boyfriend
7. Falling for His Next-door Neighbor
8. Falling for His Nurse
Brush Creek Brides Romance Series:
1. A Wedding for the Widower
2. A Companion for the Cowboy
3. A Bride for the Bronc Rider
4. A Family for the Farmer
5. A Home for the Horseman
6. A Refuge for the Rancher
7. A Marriage for the Marine
8. A Fiance for the Firefighter
9. A Treasure for the Trooper
10. A Date for the Detective
11. A Partner for the Paramedic
12. A Catch for the Chief
Steeple Ridge Romance Series:
1. Starting Over at Steeple Ridge (Timeless Romance)
2. Finding Love at Steeple Ridge
3. Learning Faith at Steeple Ridge
4. Kissing Santa at Steeple Ridge
5. Coming Home to Steeple Ridge
Grape Seed Falls Romance Series:
1. Choosing the Cowboy
2. Craving the Cowboy
3. Charming the Cowboy
4. Courting the Cowboy
5. Claiming the Cowboy
6. Catching the Cowboy
7. Cheering the Cowboy
Christmas in Coral Canyon Romance Series:
1. Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend
2. Her Cowboy Billionaire Boss
3. Her Cowboy Billionaire Boyfriend
4. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bodyguard
5. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bull Rider
6. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bachelor
7. Her Cowboy Billionaire Blind Date
8. Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Man
Last Chance Ranch:
1. Her Last First Kiss
2. Her Last Billionaire Boyfriend
3. Her Last Make-Believe Marriage
4. Her Last Second Chance
5. Her Last Secret Sweetheart
6. Her Last Cowboy Christmas
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A sweet romance with characters we met in the first book. Figuring out your future, an excellent homemaker, and a little bit of secrecy. I’m interested to see who will star in the next book.
Like their siblings’ story before them, Knox and Betsy’s book is sweet and adorable. Both members of our lead couple have some big ‘life direction’ questions to answer for themselves and they’re each experiencing some self-doubt and inadequacy because of it. This pair is a prime example of how important communication is. Most of their issues could have been prevented by getting clear about the message before jumping to conclusions. The story moves very fast, but that’s okay ‘cause I really wanted to get to that feel-good ending.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
A genuine sweet romance where the thing keeping Betsy and Knox apart is what she wants to do with her life when she marries. She feels like her life’s ambition is not a worthy role and that Knox will not be happy with her. But like always, they just need to talk it out and not assume what the other thinks. It is one of the Quinn Valley Ranch books so you know your visit when everybody there will be enjoyable. So pull up a chair and sit down for dinner with the family.
I loved the characters in this book. It was so fun to read about Betsy and Knox. They were attracted to one another, but hid it from each other. When they did get together, they were both guilty of misunderstanding what the other was saying. But it ends happily and I hope you enjoy it!
I found this book to be a very enjoyable read with the well written storyline and characters that were very likable, believable and very engaging! I was totally captivated from beginning to end of this wonderful sweet story!
This is another sweet and clean romance in the Quinn Valley Ranch series. This one focuses on Betsy Quinn, who at age 34 is trying to find herself and what she wants to do with the rest of her life. I enjoyed watching her work through her unrest. She feels being a homemaker is not enough and that Knox will not like her not bringing in a paycheck. There are wonderful characters in this book like Granny. Thanks goodness Granny is able to help Betsy see her dreams are just as good as everyone else. Sweet characters and a sweet story in this fun series. I am excited there will be another book coming in this series. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
When you read a romance by Liz Isaacson you know what you are getting, a sweet romance with a happy ever after ending. The young couples always have something to work through before they can get to their happy ending. I really enjoy Liz’s books and the characters she develops. This Quinn Valley Romance is another sweet book in a series of fun reads.
How confusing would it be if twin brothers dated sisters! Betsy loves taking care of their home for her siblings but what she really wants is to be a housewife and mother who spends her time caring for her family, cooking and sewing! Farrier Knox Locke is shy especially around ladies but makes a great male protagonist. You will enjoy this sweet but rocky romance at the ranch! I received a complimentary e-book from the author. This is my honest opinion,
This is the first book that I’ve read in the Quinn Valley Ranch Series. I totally fell in love with all of the characters – the family, the ranch hands, the town. It’s one of those books that as you read, you feel like you have finally come home. The Secret Sweetheart is sweet love story where, along with Betsy, you fall in love with the strong and silent Knox. I loved that the book was a tribute to every ‘homemaker’, ‘domestic goddess’, and ‘working (at home) mother’. After reading Secret Sweetheart, I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series!