A rugged bachelor is up for charity auction in this special Valentine’s Day romance from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare. Jack Watson doesn’t want anything to do with the dating scene in Painted Barrel, Wyoming, but when his sister-in-law guilts him into joining a bachelor auction, Jack can’t say no to a charity event. He’s not totally heartless. And if all the winner wants is an … all the winner wants is an extra ranch hand for a few days, he can do that. Of course, Jack changes his mind as soon as he meets the winner, shy Layla.
As the local accountant, Layla isn’t used to being noticed by men. She’s sure not the type to bid on a bachelor. But when she tells her mom she’s bidding on someone she has a crush on—and her mom shows up to check—she has no choice but to offer for the gruff cowboy. It’s for a good cause after all…
Neither one of them thought the auction would be a success. But Layla finds it hard to keep her hands off the cowboy, and Jack falls for her sweet smile and wild sense of humor. True love should run smoothly, right? Except Layla’s got a secret, and Jack’s right in the line of fire. Does she risk everything for her Valentine cowboy or does she betray those closest to her?
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THE BACHELOR COWBOY did not disappoint as the cowboys seem to get more swoon-worthy as the series progresses. It’s the sixth book in THE WYOMING COWBOY series, and it is hot, hot, hot. We are reunited with characters we’ve met before, along with the small town of Painted Barrel, but this is Layla and Jack’s story. Jack, along with his brothers, has moved to Painted Barrel from Alaska. Layla is an accountant for the masses. When she bids high on him at a bachelor auction, for a charity of course, she sets tongues wagging. He’s been attracted to her since their paths first crossed, but she seemed to look right through him.
As their relationship builds after their first planned date, things go off the rails in other areas of Layla’s life. Namely, anything that has to do with her mother—a nasty piece of work who’s also a narcissist.
It was fun to watch Jack and Layla’s relationship build, especially when Jack agrees to take things slow until she’s comfortable. Neither realizes how invested the other is in the relationship, but it’s eye-opening when they do.
There are multiple storylines being told that work together. Jack’s relationship with his uncle, his brothers, and their significant others enriches the story. There’s a lot of ranching going on and a dog that Jack and Layla care for together. Layla has an unusual hobby that is highlighted more than once.
The romance is satisfying, the descriptions vivid and the emotions warming. Layla becomes part of a whole new world, and her growth is satisfying. The story has a nice flow to it, and the epilogue that takes place three months after the story ends feels right. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, HOLLY JOLLY COWBOY.
The Bachelor Cowboy, book 6 of Wyoming Cowboys by Jessica Clare, is another of delightful small-town romance in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. Jack Watson wants nothing to do with the dating scene, but when it comes to charity, he agrees to participate in a bachelor auction. Local accountant, Layla is not used to being noticed by men, and she sure is not the type to bid on a hot, sexy cowboy. True love should be easy, right? Except Layla’s secret put Jack in the line of fire. THE BACHELOR COWBOY is blazing hot, sexy, and so much fun to read! Jessica Clare makes her characters sassy and quirky, adding wit, humor and sexiness to the mix to make this book enjoyable to read.
Jack Watson, the last brother standing, finds himself on the auction block. Painted Barrel is in desperate need of an animal shelter and this auction is going to provide the funds for one. Jack is doing a favor for family when he agrees, or rather is coerced, into being auctioned to the highest bidder. But Layla, the resident, nerdy accountant? Well she’s there because it’s a worthy cause and it has nothing to do with one sexy, smoking hot cowboy.
Jack is not looking for love. He’s more the casual hook up kind of guy. Self assured, cocky. Layla keeps to herself and bidding on Jack is way of her comfort zone. In her eyes, she believes Jack is so far out if her league, she finds it difficult to even talk to the man. Jack is full-on smitten with her. Jack’s brother’s have both found their HEA’s, maybe it’s time Jack goes after his too.
FANTASTIC STORYLINE WITH LOTS OF CHEMISTRY, YOU WILL BE HOOKED IMMEDIATELY ! STEAMY, HOT AND SEXY ! ! ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK ! A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !
THE BACHELOR COWBOY is the sixth instalment in Jessica Clare’s contemporary, adult THE WYOMING COWBOY erotic, romance series focusing on the people who live and work in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. This is CPP accountant Layla Schmidt, and rancher Jack Watson’s story line. THE BACHELOR COWBOY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
SOME BACKGROUND: Months earlier Jack, and his brothers Caleb and Hank moved to Painted Barrel, Wyoming from Alaska to help their Uncle Ennis during calving season. Inexperienced in the ways of city living, women and real life the brothers find themselves falling in love in Painted Barrel, Wyoming.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Layla and Jack) THE BACHELOR COWBOY follows in the aftermath of a charity auction where Layla is ‘tasked’ by her friends with bidding on local rancher Jack Watson, an auction meant to raise funds for a much needed animal shelter. With the winning big, not to be outdone by her narcissistic mother Janet, Layla finds herself struggling with the inevitable rejection of the man she ‘purchased’ at her friend’s request but Layla is surprised to discover that Jack has much more than a passing and professional interest in our story line heroine-Jack has been eyeing Layla Schmidt for quite some time. As our couple make good on their charity auction date, Layla finds herself falling for a man she believes is out of her league. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Layla and Jack, and the potential fall-out as betrayal threatens to destroy their future before it begins.
The relationship between Jack and Layla is one of immediate attraction but Layla has battle with issues of low self-esteem, most of her life, brought on by her narcissistic mother, and her need to tear down our heroine, at every opportunity. Jack Watson has never wanted anyone more than he wants Layla Schmidt, but first Jack plans on setting down roots, buying some land for their future plans. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are reintroduced to Jack’s brothers and their significant others : Becca and Hank (The Cowboy Meets His Match #4), Amy and Caleb (Her Christmas Cowboy #5): uncle Ennis; feisty but struggling senior Cora, and Layla’s mother Janet.
THE BACHELOR COWBOY is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and lies. The character driven premise is inviting and engaging; the romance is sensitive – the sexual attraction is palpable and real; the characters are sassy, quirky and energetic.
Layla Schmidt is shy, innocent (still has her V card) and considers herself a nerd. After all aren’t all accountants considered to be nerds? Now her two best friends, Becca and Amy have talked her into attending the bachelor auction their group is sponsoring as a fundraiser for converting the back of City Hall into an animal shelter. Becca is married to Hank Watson and Amy is Caleb Watson’s girlfriend. Becca talked the youngest Watson Brother, Jack into being one of the bachelors being auctioned off. Becca and Amy want Layla there to bid on Jack in case no one else does. Like no one would be bidding on handsome, sexy Jack! So here she is doing her friends a favor and helping herself out at the same time by using her appearance at the auction as an excuse to avoid her narcissist mother’s attempt to set her up with a blind date. Her mother is the worst! Oh no! Now here comes her mother into the bachelor auction room. And she has the nerve to bid on Jack Watson. Nope. Not happening. Layla will win Jack. So there! After all she has been attracted to Jack since she first met him but was too shy to even meet his gaze when they ran into each other. Layla Schmidt, you are the winner of Jack Watson. YES!
Jack is the youngest of the three Watson brothers and considered to be quite the ladies man. He was not happy about it but he couldn’t tell his sister-in-law Becca “no” when she asked him to participate in her group’s bachelor auction fundraiser. He could do this. It’s for a worthy cause. Jack couldn’t believe it when Layla Schmidt placed the winning bid for him. He has been attracted to her from the first time he met her. What a lucky break! Now he just has to convince Layla that he really likes her and wants to spend more time with her even after their auction date.
The Bachelor Cowboy by Jessica Clare is the sixth book in her Wyoming Cowboys series. I enjoyed the other books in the series but this one is my favorite. I loved the two main characters Layla Schmidt and Jack Watson. Their teasing banter back and forth made this a really fun read. These two just seemed to be made for each other. The conflict in the story really could have been a deal breaker for Jack but he was so wonderful and very supportive of Layla. Jack is just the sweetest guy. I definitely want him to be my new book boyfriend. I also really liked how Layla and Jack shared “custody” of the rescue dog Oscar and how they shared him with Cora at the Pine Grove Assisted Living Facility. This was a really delightful read.
Who doesn’t love a hunky cowboy with a heart of gold? This one is a dreamboat and such a flirt!
Clare hit it out of the park with the sweet and total crush, Jack. I just love this guy! And to think his perfect match is a nerdy virgin with a psycho mother? Yeah, I never would have thought it!
But somehow this author made it work and work well. Their personalities meshed beautifully together and balanced off each other just right. Their sweet flirting was adorable.
Maybe that is what bugged me about this one. It took forever for them to finally connect and seal the deal. Heck, I was frustrated with them! LOL! This virgin story had a great build-up but it took an act of congress to move things along. I also really wanted an epilogue. I miss that in many stories!
The author added several trials to hurdle over and they did so wonderfully with the sense of loving care evident throughout. Great connections with others and a wonderful supporting cast that is enjoyable and fun.
Overall, a delightful story with steamy buildup, delicious descriptions that will wind you up, and a HEA that is so worth it all! Plus, I just love her covers! I hope there are more books to come in the series! I can’t wait for the next one!