To Maxwell Cooper’s great pleasure, his horses of quality Quarab stock have been well received by American buyers. His goal of selling to the Arab royal family would give his breeding business international credibility and prove that he wasn’t the bad apple everyone had assumed. After missing his opportunity at auction two years in a row, he’s been invited to back to back VIP sales and word on … the street is that the royal family is going to be in attendance. And nothing will stop him from keeping his eye on the prize this time.
Lena Fudge had been traveling the circuit as a newbie horse trader, but found herself fired after she passed along a hot tip while having hot sex with Maxwell Cooper. Now disgraced, she finds herself back in her family’s home in the middle of nowhere horse country. Learning she’s pregnant adds insult to injury, and despite her best efforts she’s fulfilling her family’s curse of living at home. She knows she has to tell Maxwell about the baby, but she refuses to ask for his help till she has her ducks in a row. That is until she runs into Maxwell at the auction stables after being rejected from a last ditch attempt to get her old job back.
Maxwell has been dreaming of Lena since their night of passion four months ago. One look at her, and being pretty sure he was the one to pop her cherry, he realizes he’s the father. But Maxwell knows Lena’s pride would not allow him to take care of her, so he asks her to work with him as a horse trader. It’s not charity. As it turns out, Lena is the full package. She’s a dream in the stables, amazing with buyers, and not adverse to a roll in the hay. But when things begin to go deeper than just a sale or sex, they’ll find them find themselves racing toward a bidding war that will either have them living a life of love or losing it all.
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This is one fine romance, with a lot of emotions in it and love and specualtion and wonderful story telling. This story more or less has it all. The storyline is good, the characters are really good and the scenary is vivid. Overall this is a story I can recommend to others as well as the first one in this series of the Cooper brothers, now I can look forward to reading the third story! I just hope you will enjoy reading this one as much as I enjoyed it.
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Maxwell gets more than he bargains for with Lena
Leslie is one of my top 10 authors and I love an author who writes in dual point of view. This is the 2nd book in the Brothers of Cooper Ranch series. Lena and Maxwell had one night of passion and now 4 months Maxwell overhears Lena being shut down asking for her old job back. When Maxwell sees the pregnant Lena, he puts 2 and 2 together and offers Lena a job. But when Lena makes a horse deal, will Maxwell accept it and Lena? You have to read to find out and won’t want to put the book down till you finish.
Maxwell Cooper had not seen Lena since that one night when he took her virginity. When he overhears a conversation he recognizes one of the voices as Lena Fudge. When she leaves the office, there is no mistaking that 5 month baby bump, and there is not missing that she was looking for a job. Lena thinks that she, like all of the Fudge women, is cursed that once pregnant, the baby’s father will disappear and the baby will be raised by a single mom. Will this be her fate or will Maxwell step up to the plate? When Maxwell offers Lena a job, will she take it? Will there relationship be strictly a working relationship? This is a well written story with some interesting subplots weaved into the story.
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Maxwell is a horse breeder, he breeds Quarabs. Lena is a horse trainer, who lost her job after passing on a hot tip to Maxwell while having hot sex. Maxwell can’t stop thinking of Lena. When he sees her four months later . I really enjoyed this story The characters were interesting. This is the first in this series that I’ve read but won’t be the last.
Does love have what it takes to overcome pride? Maxwell and Lena are about to find out. When two strangers in the night find themselves in a complicated romance, it’s up to them to decide if their hearts can survive the fall. Can a relationship of necessity become the family they both need? The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby is full of steam and rough edges, but balanced out by the heartwarming moments and witty dialogue. North tempts with the sweetest relationship of convenience story yet.
Lena and Maxwell made a great couple despite their insecurities with each other. I liked the way Maxwell was happy with Lena’s pregnancy even though he made some boneheaded decisions about the Arabs because of his pride. Lena was strong and consistent throughout the story. In love with Maxwell and trying to the best for him and his sales.
A bit of drama when Maxwell finally realizes his mistakes, but I appreciated the way the Author kept the story light, sweet, and full of forgiveness.
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Max and Lena had a night of romance that left Lena with a surprise package. She is disgraced and back home after an unsuccessful horse trading fiasco living on the family farm. She knows she has to tell Max but only after she lands on her feet. When Max runs into her and sees the baby bump he knows without a doubt he’s the father. Will Lena let him in to help and can they become a family?
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The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby is the second book in the Brothers of Cooper Ranch. This well written cowboy romance story has a great storyline and strong characters, witty banter, sizzling chemistry, love and plenty of steam.
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The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby by Leslie North is a great read; interesting,intriguing,steamy with a roller coaster ride of emotion. well written, interesting characters with plenty of steam; well done!
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Book 2 in the “Brothers of Cooper Ranch” series and it is an absolutely fantastic romance! From start to finish I was captivated with the overall quality of this book, the wonderful story line that has some drama, intrigue, humour, witty banter, and very interesting characters – Maxwell and Lena who are loveable with amazing chemistry between them. The writing is fluid, it is fast-paced and can be read in one sitting – which I guarantee you will do because once you start reading you will not stop until the end. Definitely recommended.
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THE RANCHER’S UNEXPECTED BABY (Brothers of Cooper Ranch # 2) By Leslie North
This is the story of Maxwell Cooper and Lena Fudge. He is the Cooper brother that specializes in breeding raising high in demand horses. She is a beginning horse trader trying to make a name for herself. After one night of giving up her V card to Maxwell and spilling a secret, she is unceremoniously fired and disgraced. Maxwell has not forgotten her and their night, he sees she is pregnant is certain the baby is his and he hires her to work for him as a trader until he can find a way to work things out. I did enjoy this story. Leslie has created great characters, an entertaining story line, with hot chemistry. The only thing I would have liked would be more interaction between the brothers.
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Maxwell and Lena are the comprising couple of book 2 in the Brothers of Cooper Ranch Series. Their focus is on world-wide horse trading, pregnancy, and compulsive baking when under stress. And of course because Maxwell did not know she was pregnant, it is one curve ball after another that is thrown at them. Loved this storyline and all the characters. A great anytime read that leaves a smile on your face.
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Not everything goes to plan – and this sweet romance is based on things going awry. Wonderfully dynamic characters for the basis of this cowboy romance. The book starts with a bang, continues with some explosions before ending on a sigh.
Another Leslie North classic in the making.
Maxwell Cooper has a horse breeding business. His one goal in life is to sell to the Arab royal family. He meets Lena Fudge and has a one night stand. This is went he learns the Arabs are going to be at the VIP sales from her.She loses her job because she told him and to top it off she’s pregnant. Maxwell knows the baby is his because he was her first lover.. Pride and family history wont let Lena take help for Maxwell. So she take a job in his stables. She has a scheme to sell his price horse Whisper to the Arabs. She is good at her job but the Arabs finds out what she is doing and doesn’t want to buy the horse if she has anything to do with the sale. To make up for her blunder she gets a better price from Irishmen looks for prize horses. Maxwell doesn’t want to sell to anyone but the Arabs. No Spoiler here. You have to read to find out what happen.
The baby was totally unexpected but I was glad to see that Maxwell never once shied away from it or Lena. I was glad Lena had him with her even if his delivery was not what she expected. I loved seeing their relationship blossom with the pregnancy in between and seeing them overcome their obstacles to be together. I would have loved to see him propose to her and I thought that’s what he was going to do when the baby was born. But was glad to see them be together and for Lena to work towards her dreams with Maxwell being so supportive. I was a little disappointed that there was no mention of Sawyer or Bella or getting a glimpse of them seeing as though they’re supposed to be on the ranch as well.
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Lena Fudge, a horse trader, gave Maxwell a tip post aftermath. He took that tip and now she’s out of a job. And pregnant. With his baby.
Maxwell was Lena’s first. She’s young and eager but ghosted after their hook up.
Five months later, he finds out he’s gonna be a father.
Surprise.
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It was very easy to enjoy this emotional read. Maxwell and Lena are both strong-willed characters, so there is plenty of tension, emotional drama and snappy dialogue between them. I liked the storyline and it held my interest well. It was fun to watch these two make discoveries about themselves, each other and what they could be as a couple. A very good read and a solid follow up to the first book in this series.
This is a wonderfully sweet and beautifully written story!
There is a bit a rollercoaster of emotions between Lena and Maxwell, along with great dialogue.
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This story is the second book in a three book series about the Cooper brothers. Maxwell Cooper has a one-night stand with Lena Fudge and seeing her 5 months later is a big shock to say the least. He had searched and couldn’t find her so now that she’s back he plans to not let her go. I did enjoy this story and loved the humor and sweetness of Maxwell and Lena finding their way to each other. I do wish the author would have let us have a peek at how Bella and Sawyer were doing from book one but otherwise this was a good story.
Lena and Maxwell were an adorable couple even though it took quite a few stumbles on their way trying to achieve a HEA. Good storyline and vibrant characters. Excellent quick read!
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