One daring kiss with the playboy tempts the good girl, but can she tame him?Autry Hill may be a cowboy to his boots, but he’s also gained quite the reputation as a charmer and playboy. His parents aren’t sure he’s ready to take the reins of the family’s prosperous Texas ranch, so they set up a challenge: No women or scandal for the next six months and the ranch house he grew up in is his. Easy … in is his. Easy peasy, Autry thinks. He’s already tired of late nights and romancing, until elementary school teacher Beth Cooper happens to cross his path. Suddenly Autry is losing his heart, his mind, and what’s left of his reputation.
Good girl teacher Beth Cooper is far too practical to fall for Autry Hill, even if she had a crush on him way back when. The man’s been breaking hearts since middle school. But when he becomes her unexpected champion and then they work together to help one of Beth’s troubled students who’s about to lose everything, she sees a different side of Autry – serious, compassionate, determined and dedicated. And that Autry is nearly impossible to resist. Does she need to?
TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER is a sweet and sexy standalone Texas romance in a series of standalones! Saving the Sheriff, Resisting the Rancher, Taming the Troublemaker and Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas can be read in any order.
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What a fun read with crazy situations happening. You’re going to love Beth.
This story had a refreshing sense of realness, where everything doesn’t always go to plan, and the characters have to work for their happy ending. I enjoyed the world building done, as it evoked happy families.
Sometimes all it takes to bring down a big bad trouble maker is a determined quiet shy school teacher.
Autry Hill is known in his Texas town as a cowboy, Southern gentleman, a charmer, a playboy and a lover. Plain and simple, Autry loves women; all women. But his parents have decided that enough is enough and his dad offers him a challenge that Autry can’t refuse. Autry has always wanted to keep the family ranch house going and live in it even though he himself doesn’t have a family. His father says no women, no scandals, no sex for six months and the ranch house is his. Autry takes the bet. He doesn’t want to admit it to anyone but the playing the charmer had been growing old for him.
Beth Cooper is a quiet shy 5th grade teacher and someone with a backbone of steel who is normally misunderstood and overlooked. But like many quiet shy women, she is hiding her real self. And when Autry Hill barrels into her life trying to save her, both of their lives are changed for the better. She goes to bat for Autry when he needs her and it gives him a purpose since she sets him up as a big rother to one of her students who is a foster child. And Autry finds that he loves being able to help Dylan and that it offers him many new outlets he never expected to have. Plus he finds himself falling in love with Beth despite his bet with his father.
The more time Beth spends with Autry, the more she likes him and she is realizing that a lot of his reputation is not as bad as the local rumor mill makes it out to be. But when he finally fesses up to the bet he has made with his father, her opinion of him goes up even more. Can these two find a way to hold out until Autry wins the bets or can he win over his father and show him that he has changed and has fallen in ever lasting love with the town school teacher?
Obviously I loved this book. It is worth a read for the great characters and fantastic story line.
Love this entire series! The school teacher tames the playboy in this one! Can’t wait for more of the Hill family!
Normally in a romance novel we see how a bet can bring two people together. This one throws a rather unique twist on the whole betting trope in that we see how it actually keeps our two lead characters apart in terms of not having sex. Autry has a bet going with a family member that he won’t get into any sexual shenanigans for the next six months, and lo and behold this bet is actually made with his father. Not a drinking buddy or frat brother, which is another aspect we usually expect to see with this theme. Well, not for this ranching family! Autry needs to prove to his mother and father that he’s worthy of inheriting the family homestead after his parents downsize to a smaller piece of property.
Aside from his parents and siblings, it’s probably the one thing that Autry is most passionate about in this entire world. He’s always been a bit of a player about town, but for the last few months he’s taken up a personal vendetta to clean up his act a bit. Something which his family and the other townsfolk of this small corner of Texas don’t seem to have noticed. The prospect of spending a few more months without a random woman in his life doesn’t phase Autry in the least. Until a quiet local schoolteacher flips his entire world upside down that is. Now, how could you not be intrigued to give this romance a read?
For those of you who know me, you’ll know there’s one element I usually like to see in all of my romance reads, and that’s some hanky panky between the lead characters before the halfway point. They say patience is a virtue, and it’s a quality I have never possessed, and most likely never will. I usually hate when a physical connection seems forcibly delayed, so when I learned Autry has this bet going with his father which would prevent him and Beth from doing the horizontal mambo, I was understandably concerned. Lemme tell you, I was shocked the author managed to pull me into this story so fully that I didn’t even notice or care that it was taking a while for Beth and Autry to fall into bed together.
A big part of that probably had to do with the fact that just because they can’t have sex doesn’t mean they can’t do…other things, and my goodness do they do a LOT! But I still think the main part of this was the fact that I was so drawn in by these characters, their connection, their growth as individuals, that sex was the last thing on my mind. Don’t get me wrong, I love a sexual element in a romance, but the emotional connection and passion between these characters was so strong that I don’t think I would have minded at all if we’d gone the entire novel without seeing them have sex at all. Don’t worry though, they do, and it was everything I was hoping it would be! It was still refreshing though to see these two build a relationship that had such a strong foundation that didn’t rely on a physical component.
The true beauty of this novel lay not in the burgeoning sexual relationship between Autry and Beth, but rather in the familial relationship Beth and the entire Hill family were building with a young lonely boy named Dylan. A troubled foster child who seems closed off from the rest of the world, Beth and Autry are both determined to show him all the love he’s worthy of. Hands down this was my favorite feature of the novel. Dylan’s reluctance to trust others, or show hope in the possibility of someone else willingly choosing to care for him was heartbreaking, yet also the most truthful part of the book. We feel for this boy just as much as Beth and Autry do, and you can’t help but become entranced with the way that we see him open up from his shell to simply have fun as Autry spends more time with him as a positive male influence.
Striking a perfect balance between the love story in a romance novel, and any additional aspect involving children is often difficult, but this author manages to do it with a steady hand. It adds depth and struggle to the developing relationship between Beth and Autry, yet doesn’t overpower it either. If anything, my only wish would be that Beth was featured a bit more prominently in the scenes which ameliorated the connection with Dylan. It’s clear at the start of the novel that Dylan and Beth have already established a sense of trust with each other, so the book itself focuses more attention on Autry working his way into Dylan’s life. I think just one more scene elaborating on this already defined relationship between Beth and Dylan would have been especially enlightening.
Throughout this entire series we have seen how close the Hill family is as a unit, and Autry’s connection with them is just as strong. However, his past “sins” have apparently put a kind of black mark on their opinion of him. They still love him, but it’s clear throughout their conversations with Autry that they seem surprised any time he demonstrates a selfless act. Needless to say, Autry becomes increasingly upset over his family’s seemingly less than positive opinion of him, and it’s a type of underlying animosity which grows and grows throughout the book. Sure, he’s a bit of a flirt, but it’s clear to us as the audience that every action and feeling he’s ever had towards Beth, Dylan, or his family has been filled with nothing but affection and love.
There was one scene in particular that I feel deserves mention where Autry has seemingly reached the breaking point in listening to his family’s underhanded sarcastic comments about him. He lashes out at his brother, who was surprised Autry wanted to spend more time with Dylan instead of going out drinking. It was such a beautiful and emotional scene you can practically feel the tension emanating off the page. Personally I think it was a kind of defense mechanism, in that his devotion to Dylan was being called into question by those who are supposed to know him best. Autry exclaims in frustration and anger that his family apparently seems to think so little of him, and he’s practically shaking with outrage. He’s a good person with a good heart, and he never thought he’d have to prove that to his family. It’s a quick scene, but for me it’s the one I’ll probably remember the most from this book. It sort of encapsulates Autry’s desire to be known as a good man, and for his past indiscretions to no longer characterize the man he is today.
Beth Cooper is a good girl. She teaches at the elementary school and is known for being good. Her two sisters are the beauties in the family and Beth has always felt a little like the ugly duckling in comparison. In fact, most of the guys she has dated, dropped her once they met her sisters. So, she doesn’t expect to find someone who is truly interested in her.
Autry Hill is the local playboy. He has a reputation for being a Casanova and never taking a relationship with a woman to a serious level. Then Beth Cooper sort of falls in his lap and after one kiss, he is hooked and all he wants is more of Beth. Unfortunately, he just made a bet with his parents that he would not date or have sex for six months to prove to them that he had matured and deserved them leaving him the family home at the ranch.
Then he is arrested to helping Beth and she convinces the attorney that community service would be more beneficial to Autry than a fine. He begins to help a ten-year old boy, Dylan, who is in Beth’s class in school and is in a foster situation. He is sullen and moody and difficult but Beth is convinced that Autry can get through to him.
I won’t give away any more of the story, but suffice it to say that there is a happy ending. I enjoyed the story but the occasional f-bomb was unnecessary and off-putting and I am not a fan of descriptive sex scenes, either. Because of those two things, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending the book to a good friend but I did enjoy the story.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I offer my review willingly.
Taming The Troublemaker is the 3rd book in the Hills Of Texas series by Kadie Scott. This series centres around the Hill family and each sibling has their own book. Although the characters are recurring, each book can be read as a stand-alone. I had not read the first 2 books in this series before reading this one and didn’t feel that I was missing any important information. I would, however, now like to go back and see how the first 2 couples got together.
I adored the 2 main characters in this story. Beth is the local school teacher and feels plain and unattractive in comparison to her 2 stunning sisters. She is quite insecure and feels like guys don’t want to know her anymore once they get sight of her sisters.
Autry Hill is a playboy and charmer who is forever getting into mischief until her is given a challenge by his father. No woman for 6 months and he can have the family ranch house. Autry expected this to be easy as he was starting to tire of his reputation. Little did he know that Beth Cooper was going to blow his world.
Beth and Autry’s story was a very enjoyable read. You really got to see a side of Autry that you didn’t expect, especially given his reputation around town. Beth also has a few tricks up her sleeve that you wouldn’t expect from her either. Special mention has to be made for the scene stealer Dylan. Dylan is a young boy in Beth’s class who plays a major role in this book and you can’t help but want to mother this broken little boy.
With there being more Hill siblings who haven’t had their own book yet, I’m hoping that this series is going to continue and I look forward to see what this mad family gets up to next.
Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in the Hills of Texas series, and can be read as a standalone.
Autry is the town playboy and Beth is known as the good girl.
This is a romance that brings these two together to help one of her students. Beth promises herself she won’t fall for him but it doesn’t take her long to see Autry as the compassionate and determined man he truly is. Autry finds that he can’t get the caring, strong, and beautiful Beth out of his mind! But is good girl Beth enough for playboy Autry!!
I adored this book and never read any other in this series, but will say I will be reading them soon. I adored the characters, the chemistry, and the fun banter these two had. I give this book 5 stars!
5 Star
Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) By Kadie Scott is the third Book in The Hills of Texas series. This is a romance story that is fun to read and one that is hard to put down once you start reading. Autry is what one may call “a Playboy “ he has that reputation,you know the one that doesn’t want to settle down with just one woman. Beth is a school teacher she has a heart of gold.These two on the surface seem like complete opposites.Well what happens when a bet is placed? This bet Autry will take over the family ranch but in order to do that there can be no women or scandal for 6 months. Sounds easy enough right? Especially when one is tired of that playboy life and may want something different? Find out what happens when he runs into a cute yet sassy teacher? I highly recommend reading this book and you can read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading the whole series. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott
5 stars
How is this the first book I have read by this author…OMG I loved this story…It’s the small town feel, with the family thing thrown in that totally won me over in this book, as well as writing that was simply spot on and a story that wasn’t filled with a lot of fluff, every word was needed and I literally read this in one sitting.
I loved Autry’s parents and the challenge was awesome, and then Beth making that challenge not so easy was just the best. I usually get really angry with miscommunication between main characters, but this one was actually kind of fun to read and the storyline with Dylan…UGH it just made this book the whole package for me.
I will have the rest of this series and will go back and read the others as well as anything else this author comes out with.
LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!
Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott
5 stars
I’ve absolutely loved this series. And this book had me captured from the start.
Autry is the town bed hopper, but he’s changing his ways unbeknownst to anyone for such a sweet reason!
After a mix up in the parking lot, he takes notice of Beth, a school teacher but she doesn’t fall for his charm.
These two were great but frustrating and i’m so glad Beth stood her ground and didn’t just accept what he offered with the way he put it out there.
I laughed, I cried and I rooted for these two so hard.
I cannot wait for the next book!
Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott
Four Stars
Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in the Hills of Texas series by Kadie Scott. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend you read the series in order. They are all great reads. This is the story of Autrey Hill, the player with a reputation, who makes a bet with his father. If he settles down with one women, then he will be rewarded with the family ranch. Beth Cooper is the towns elementary school teacher, and all around good girl. When the come together the chemistry is off the charts. This book is full of emotions and witty banter. It had me laughing from beginning to end. I truly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend.
Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in The Hills of Texas series from Kadie Scott but don’t let that scare you away from picking it up and reading it right away! It’s definitely written well as a stand alone that you can enjoy and is a sweet contemporary romance that you won’t want to miss out on.
Kadie Scott truly has a gift for telling a love story from beginning to end without even making it feel contrived or planned. You would never guess that these are characters dreamed from within her mind, I felt as if Beth and Autry were very real people that I was getting to know and witness as they grew together. I love it! Her attention to details were spot on as well making me feel as if I was in the very spot they were in watching. I loved every second with my only complaint being it ended so much sooner than I ever wanted it to! I can’t wait to find out what will come next from Kadie Scott!
Taming the Troublemaker (Hills Of Texas #3) by Kadie Scott. I ABSOLUTELY loved this book!!!!!! This is the third book in the Hills of Texas Series and I think it was my favorite so far. Autry and Beth are amazing together…. Autry has the good ole cowboy reputation. When he gets tired of the same thing all of the time, he decides to give women a break. When his parents make him a “bet”, he knows that there is no way that he is losing that bet. That is until he see Beth and is now spending a lot of time with her and really getting to know her.
This book is romantic and funny and will keep you wanting more and more. I truly hope that you dive right in and love it as much as I did!!!
The funny sweet romance between the bad boy cowboy and the sweet teacher. I love the series and I enjoyed reading yet another wonderful book. Autry is under a bet he cannot have a fling or relationship for six months or he doesn’t get the house. Easy peasy for Autry because he isn’t satisfied with his love life but he didn’t count on Beth, sweet innocent Beth. Every encounter turns in something funny and the sparks are flying. Beth saves Autry from the fine and instead he must do community service with one of her trouble student. A great love story, I liked both Autry and Beth they were both great with a big heart. It is great to see that Beth sees the real Autry, not the trouble maker and believes in him. I like their chemistry and how it leads to something bigger. Very enjoyable read.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly
OMG! I absolutely loved this book! Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in The Hills of Texas series by Kadie Scott. Kadie is an awesome writer and if you haven’t read any of her books then you should start with this series. Now, you can read this book without reading the first two books but like I always say…you should always start with the first book. So if you are going read a standalone this is the book to do it with because this book is so stinking good! Autry is the 4th Hill sibling and he loves every bit of his Ranch. However, he is also known to be a bit of a playboy and has yet to settle down. He doesn’t have any prospects of settling down either. Beth Cooper is a teacher and has had the biggest crush on Autry since she can remember. Now, Autry’s father and mother are ready to retire but they are bit worried about Autry. So they decide that if Autry can keep it in his pants for 6 months then he can have the house and the ranch. But here comes Beth and a bunch of twists and turns that make that nearly impossible! LOL. Like I said. I love this book! You will not be able to put this book down. I is definitely a page turner and one you will definitely enjoy!
This was a fantastic read i enjoyed every second. The story is a lighthearted one but still packs a punch, it’s one of those novel’s you can sit back with a glass of cheeky wine and just get lost amongst the pages. I love a novel with humour there’s nothing like laughing out loud or smiling while reading as it really take you away from reality and any troubles you may be facing it’s a wonderful escape. This can be read as a standalone but i do recommend reading the first two first just so you can get to know the family more plus they are just as amazing as this one!
Taming the Troublemaker was a good 4 star read and is book 3 in the Hills of Texas series.
I was pulled right in and didn’t want to stop until I was done.
This is Autry and Beth’s story.
Autry is a cowboy who has a playboy reputation and doesn’t commit to anyone. That is, until he meets Beth. Beth is a school teacher who has gotten Autry’s attention.
Could she cause him to lose the agreement that he has made with his parents?
Beth isn’t the usual girl that Autry is attracted to. She has always had issues with her sisters always getting the boys, including her boyfriends. She has always had a little thing for Autry and when he starts to show interest things get very interesting. She doesn’t make it easy for him, I had some LOL moments.
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I really liked Beth and loved how she would banter with Autry. The secondary characters added a great element to the story as well. Kadie Scott does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. You will enjoy it, this can be read as a stand alone as well. 1-click and get started today.
Taming the Troublemaker (Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott
5-stars
Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott is a phenomenal romance read! It’s the third book in the Hills of Texas series, a series that can be read as a standalone, however, I would recommend reading them in order as each new book of the series is somehow better than the first!
Autry and Beth’s story is sweet, romantic, emotional and perfectly steamy! I loved everything about their story, and I loved the flow, there was always something going on that kept me highly entertained.
I can’t wait to read more from this author, and I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking for their next romance read!
This was a quick and cute read. Perfect for a relaxing weekend binge read.
Beth is a small town school teacher who has a child in her class that is having a difficult time. She struggles tryin to reach out and solve the problem. Then we have Autry. The cowboy that can’t be tied down to any woman and many have tried. He makes a bet with his father that he can remain celibate for 6 months. Being the good guy he is, Beth ropes him in to help be a positive role model for the student in her class. The bet Autry made would’ve been easier if he wasn’t spending so much time with Beth and those pesky feelings start to rise.
I absolutely adored this book and I’m dying to read the others. Kadie Scott is a definite one click author!