The Cowboy Comes Undone

‘The Cowboy Comes Undone‘ is the first title in the ‘Burlesons of Texas‘ series set in Last Stand, Texas – one amazing little Texas town full of interesting, sexy, quirky residents and lots of love floating around. This is my first introduction to Nola Cross and I like her style, that touch of ‘extra’ that makes Cash and Jade’s romance just a touch unexpected.

Most of what you’d want to know can be found in the Cover Description. I was easily and quickly drawn into this story where Jade’s gift plays a major part, although not always acknowledged by Jade, for to try to explain what she can do would certainly send some folks running in the opposite direction – not what she’s looking for in a business or in life, and certainly not in a developing romantic interest that she’s hoping will stick for the long haul.

My heart was stolen by AJ, loved that little guy so much – just as Cash does, and Jade will. His health is at the forefront of what Jade is willing to risk, even if it means losing the man she’s come to love if he cannot accept her gift as valid and true.

Sometimes we just have to accept that something we cannot see or touch is in fact real – that’s what Cash needs to do, to trust in Jade and her gift even if he doesn’t understand it. Watching his struggle to fit the unexpected into his world while worrying over his nephew and falling in love was an enjoyable journey for me. Jade and Cash simply worked well together, I enjoyed them individually and definitely as a couple. I had fun with ‘The Cowboy Comes Undone‘ and would recommend it to any Romance reader. You’ll find a likable, believable couple, an adorable kid, and the magic called love that ties them all together. Take a chance, pick this one up, and discover this part of Last Stand, Texas for yourself. This is the first story in a three-book series, and I cannot wait for the next one to release.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher, Tule Publishing. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

The Cowboy Comes Undone by Nola Cross
Can the power of her love heal his wounded heart?
Jade Mitchell’s life changes forever when a concussion activates “the gift”—a psychic ability passed down from her grandmother. As a massage therapist with a thriving practice, Jade needs to protect her professional reputation in her small Texas town. She’s wary of her new talent, but also wants to use it to help her friends and neighbors.
Cash Burleson, a no-nonsense former bull rider, now runs his family’s successful cattle ranch. With no children of his own, Cash treasures his young nephew, AJ, who is battling serious kidney disease. But when Jade’s massage services are prescribed, Cash is leery. He’s used to being guided by facts and logic, not lavender and meditation music.
As Jade and Cash are drawn closer, the search heats up for a kidney donor. Jade knows she needs to use her gift to save AJ, but she risks outing her secret in the process. Will she lose Cash’s trust, or can she count on him to see what’s truly in her heart?
This is Jade Mitchell and Cash Burleson’s story.
Jade Mitchell locked her front door and started down the sidewalk toward Main Street, the early April sun like a warm cloak around her shoulders. Today she was heading for Minna Herdmann’s birthday bash, an annual celebration honoring the oldest resident of Last Stand, Texas.
She patted her jacket pocket, double-checking for the stack of business cards she always carried. The downtown district around The Carriage House restaurant would no doubt be packed with well-wishers, shoppers, and
tourists. Today would offer the perfect opportunity to meet prospective clients and pass out a few cards. August Wolf’s new tasting room, Verflucht, might be open by now as well. If it was, maybe she’d stop in and try a glass of his wine after she spent a few minutes with the birthday girl.
Cash Burleson scowled as he slouched in the shade cast by the canvas awning on Jade Mitchell’s booth. There was something off about the massage AJ was receiving from the tall, dark-haired woman. Not that he was any kind of expert on alternative healing methods, but didn’t you have to keep your hands on the client for it to qualify as massage? Instead, she kept pulling her hands away from AJ’s back, like she was being burned or something. The expression on her pretty face seemed strained.
What was going on? He straightened and took a step toward her. “Everything okay, Ms. Mitchell?” He tried to keep his voice calm, almost disinterested, but she startled like a calf being branded.
“What? Oh yes. Everything’s fine.” She threw him a thin, unconvincing smile. Then she turned to face them both and wiped her palms on her pants. “Actually, it’s been a really long day.
The Cowboy Comes Undone by Nola Cross is a 4 star book.
“I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.”
Nola’s Books with Tule:
The Cowboy Comes Undone
The Burlesons of Texas
A Family for Christmas
The Burlesons of Texas

The Cowboy Comes Undone by Nola Cross takes the reader once again to Last Stand, Texas on the fateful day of the tour bus wreck. Like 911 on a small-town scale lives were changed that day. Jade Mitchell’s life change is different from the many who were hurt or lost loved ones but changed, nonetheless. Many years earlier, as a child Cash’s life was also changed, then again when his nephew was born.

There are several surprises in this story including the “gift” that Jade now possesses. It is unusual for me to find cowboys and psychics in the same story. I can think of only one other series that tried that concept. Ms. Cross’ The Cowboy Comes Undone is successful in making the story interesting, intriguing and believable without sacrificing the plot or the romance. Well written; while the other books in the series may not have more appearance of characters with this ability at least Jade will still be around. Best of all so will AJ and hopefully the kittens too.

4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by Tule Publishing which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lucky me, I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my review. This is the first book of The Burlesons of Texas.
Wow did this one keep me turning the pages and I must admit it was Jade’s psychic gift that held me enthralled, how she saw things and then was torn trying to figure out what everything meant, whither to use it, how to use it or just try to hide this part of herself.
I would recommend this book to adult readers and cannot wait to read the other books in this series and I will be on the lookout for other books by this author.