Can a bachelor auction gone wrong… mean temptation for the rich rancher? James Harris needs a nanny for his nephew–now! So when Lydia Walker’s sister reneges on an extravagant bachelor-auction bid, the Texas Cattleman’s Club president has an idea. He’ll cover the debt, and Lydia will care for the baby. Neither is prepared for the passion that blindsides them. But is a permanent personal … permanent personal arrangement more than they bargained for?
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You can never go wrong when you pick up a book by Ms. Rock and this one is no exception.
Though it’s part of a series, rest assure it’s a stand alone. I have not read the other stories, and had no problems.
The story centers around James Harris, and Lydia Walker. Lydia has been a nanny for years and is planning to open a daycare in Texas. James , a wealthy rancher, has recently become a guardian to his nephew. When Lydia realizes her sister has bid 100k in an auction, money she doesn’t have, Lydia takes it upon herself to repay the debt. James needs a nanny and these two come to an agreement.
As any good romance, the attraction is there, but many obstacles and boss /employee divisions keeps them at a distance . Will the attraction win? The story also reminds us that family is complicated and at times difficult , but in the end , they are family.
The story is entertaining and the plot keeps you engage all the way to the end.
Another winner from this author.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
4 1/2 STARS!
The yummy next segment in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Bachelor Auction saga is brought to us by Joanne Rock. James and Lydia were both strong-minded characters and quick to make me like them each individually, and as their stories unfold and they began to grow closer, the sweetness of their ready-made family stole the show. Really enjoyed them and their story! I find the Rose Clayton side story to be a distraction throughout this whole series and think it would have been more enjoyable as a whole if the auction was the sole connection. Overall a great book and a great continuing saga!
Lydia Walker can’t believe her irresponsible sister has gone so far as to pledge a huge amount of money to charity in the form of a Bachelor Auction that she can in no way, shape or form afford! She’s really tired of picking up the pieces of her dysfunctional family, yet she can’t in good conscience let this one slide. How is she going to come up with a payment method?
Texas Cattleman’s Club president James Harris has already made good on the charity payout so as not to put that kind of spotlight on the club when the bidder turned out to be a flake, but when Lydia walks in with the magic baby touch just when he’s desperate for a nanny for his orphaned nephew, he figures he just might be on to a solution here! He’ll forgive the debt if she takes over caring for his new charge … but how long will they be able to fight the attraction flaring between them?
I really liked how you were hooked as soon as you started reading this book, Lydia is a level headed women who is close to having her dream of her own child care business and James is in way over his head trying to run his ranch, president of the TCC and be a stand in dad for his nephew Teddy. Lydia and James have an instant attraction however both try to keep it in check and not act on it, there is sexual tension, doubt, frustration, hope that they can find there way to be what they both need and a time or 2 where I wanted to smack their heads together lol. This is the first book I have read in the series and will have to go back and read others now!
I won a copy of this book from the author, I was not required to give a favorable review. This is a great story of how 2 people can come together and make a positive influence on a child. Lydia’s is trying to start a child care facility in her home but it is slow going. Her sister Gail is also suppose to be helping her, but she goes and make a bid on a millionaire at the Texas Cattleman’s Bachelor Auction that she doesn’t have the money to cover. So Lydia goes to James Harris to see what she can do to take care of the debt for her sister. James was given custody of his nephew when his sister-in-law & brother were killed in accident 3 months earlier. He didn’t think he could do it. He was going through nannies like they were water. He is president of the Cattleman’s Association. While Lydia is there talking to him his nephew and his new nanny come in and she quits but Lydia has a way with the little boy. He hires her to help take of of his nephew through the holidays and he will work with her on the debit. But will there be more.
This is a very fun and enjoyable read. The well written, entertaining book gives readers James and Lydia’s story. With a plot that offers a wonderful blend of heart, heat and also charming touches of humor. An emotional read that has a nice level of both sweetness and poignancy.
Joanne Rock takes on the Texas Cattleman’s Club series in her latest The Rancher’s Bargain. Lydia and James are engaging and fun characters. Their story is a slow burn versus a hot flame, but that makes it all the sweeter and more fun to read. Teddy, the nephew, completely steals the book and makes it very easy to root for these three characters to find their collective HEA.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
Ms. Rock weaves a wonderful love story around the paths of grief, hurt, wariness and love for a child to bring 2 people together who least expect to find love.
“The Rancher’s Bargain” by Joanne Rock is book 5 in the Texas Cattleman’s Club Bachelor Auction continuity and features TCC president, James Harris, and childcare specialist, Lydia Walker.
Lydia grew up taking care of her siblings. When her sister makes a donation to the bachelor auction with money she doesn’t have, Lydia needs to protect her family name and goes to James to come up with an arrangement.
Lydia doesn’t expect to become the nanny for a toddler or the electric attraction she has toward James.
James is over his head in caring for his rambunctious nephew, Teddy, while still reeling from the death of his brother. Lydia showing up in his office is just what he—and his nephew—needs. There is also the unexpected and wild attraction he feels toward her. But he’s been burned before so he’s going to be very careful.
James and Lydia are perfect together. Their budding relationship is sensual and very romantic. And, the way they are with Teddy, brings an even more emotional element to the story.
In “The Rancher’s Bargain”, Ms. Rock does a wonderful job with integrating the story arc of previous books in the TCC: Bachelor Auction continuity as well as piquing readers’ interest for the next title.