Revenge sex and a healthy dose of a bad boy making all the wrong decisions equals one hell of a wild ride. Horse optional.Zayden Moon and his brothers are back home for the old man’s funeral, but too bad none of them give a damn what happens to the failing ranch they’ve inherited or all the bad memories that come with it. Now Zayden has more than his murky past and the ranch to contend with. As … contend with. As usual, trouble comes searching for him when he’s asked to rescue a woman lost on the mountain, stranded on Valentines’ Day of all things, and he’s the only man who knows where to look. And whoooeee, there’s a lot to look at when it comes to this curvaceous beauty.
Esme thought she was going to the mountain getaway to receive a diamond ring, and instead she’s abandoned by her boyfriend and left to make her own way down the jagged terrain. When a sexy cowboy rides in on a white steed, she thinks she’s seeing things, but soon his warm, rough hands show her otherwise. A hot and heavy dose of revenge sex seems to be in order too, right?
If Zayden had a heart, he’d be falling for the woman with spunk to match her wild curls, but he knows better than to attempt a relationship. And Lordy, Esme sure gravitates to the worst men… except there’s something more to Zayden than he allows anyone to see. If she ever figures out what, she might give Zayden a chance, because the man’s kisses sure can knot a woman up.
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A cowboy romance with lots of heat and some redemption.
Zayden is home for his father’s funeral and to get the family ranch ready to be sold. Or so he thinks as he’s heading there… Esme thinks she’s on a romantic getaway and to get engaged. Both of them are wrong but it won’t really matter once they meet.
Esme needs to learn she is worth more than she thinks she is and so does Zayden. Now, they just have to be patient with each other so they can learn to be happy together.
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A Hot New Cowboy Series on Moon Ranch!
I love the start to this series, a lot of resentment, shame, worthlessness plaguing these Moon boys, but digging deep and finding the goodness in one’s self is a happy sigh from me.
Esme and Zayden, truly some divine intervention going on here, how they started out. First, Esme needing to lean on Zayden, but turn it around and Esme becomes Zayden’s solid rock, smoothing out his rough edges. Of course the Heat is always scorching, Ms. Petrova has that mastered.
A very emotional, small town, cowboy journey that has Zayden returning to Moon Ranch, a place he escaped from 10 years ago, never thinking to return, but never say never!
I have read several of Em Petrova’s books and honestly I believe this one is my favorite. There is great character development as well as a great story line. The banter is great. The situation of both characters are realistic. Definitely, lessen can be learned, such as you are not your past.
DAMN!!!! where can I find me some of this Zayden?!?!?! Looking for a cowboy like that!
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough left you wanting more twists and turns hot and steamy like a rollercoaster ride of emotions that makes you want more. Zayden is the eldest out of the brothers has to make a big decision about the farm and is a cowboy. Esme was dumped by her boyfriend and left her on top of a hill, she was rescued by a man on a horse.
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This was an awesome read that I thoroughly had a great time reading. The chemistry is undeniable from the beginning to the end . The characters are well well written and the storyline flowed smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed this authors writing.
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Zayden comes back to the family ranch when he learns that his father has died. He doesn’t want to be there but once he saw Mimi he knew he wouldn’t be leaving because she was his family. When he heard that a young woman was lost on the mountain he volunteered to go search for her. Esme expected something more from her boyfriend when they headed to the mountains. However being left alone with no way down but to walk and no phone service wasn’t how she saw her getaway being. When Zayden finds her she is half froze so they stay the night at a cabin. It starts with friendship between Esme and Zayden especially when she keeps putting herself in bad situations with other men. Zayden starts working the ranch only to find more secrets his father has left behind. His brothers only show for a brief time and then move on with their lives. When Zayden realizes that he wants Esme for his own he goes after her. But will he push her away when more things crop up that he didn’t know about from his father? Can Esme convince him that she’s the one for him?
This is an amazing story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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This is a new series for this author and who doesnt love a good cowboy story and this one doesn’t disappoint. I loved the storyline and I loved Zayden and Esme. She really gets under his skin to the point that he cant fight it. They really are a good match in everything and I love their banter. They both have problems but Zayden has what feels like the weight of the world on his shoulders but with her help they begin to see a way through it all. We also meet one of his two brother and I cant wait to read his story next. I received a free copy of this book is book sprout and am leaving a review.
Wow this book get so hot you may need a cold shower I absolutely could not get enough of this I was hooked from the first page great writing job bravo loved it and if anyone is looking a steamy wonderful read then add this one to your list you will not be disappointed I was not, I loved it
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A fantastic book one in the Moon Ranch series! It is well written, well developed, engaging, and consistent. There are twists and turns, intrigue, and steam that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is off the charts. Definitely recommended!
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Zayden is back to his hometown to put his father in the ground. He was not a nice man and there is nobody grieving, including his three sons. But the town hasn’t forgotten and blames the boys for their father’s misdeeds. They inherited the ranch, which is falling apart plus the bills outstanding for it. However when a woman is stranded on the mountain in a snow storm and Zayden knows that mountain better than anyone. So who did they call? Right, Zayden.
Esme goes on a winter vacation with her boyfriend thinking he was gonna propose. What did he do, took off and stranded her in the cabin with a storm moving in. Of course she’s devastated and heads out to hike down the mountain. At least that worm of a boyfriend called and reported her stranded. When Zayden finds her they become friends. What I didn’t like was Esme’s attitude about giving Mr. Worm another chance. This is a fantastic story and I love Ms. Petrova’s cowboys as much as her special forces operatives. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
Zayden comes home for his father’s funeral, a man he and his brothers despised. Esme thought she was going to get a proposal but all she got was abandoned in a cabin on a mountain in the winter. Zayden rescues her and the fun and adventure begins. I really enjoyed this book.
Zayden And Esme Dance Around Their Attraction Until Zayden Excuses It Under The Guise Of Revenge Sex. A Few Laughs And Tears But Sometimes Drags.
This is the first book in the Moon Ranch series about three wayward brothers who inherit the family ranch. Located in the podunk town of Stokes, Colorado, Moon Ranch is in a state of disrepair when Chaz Moon’s liver finally fails him after a lifetime of drunkenness. Most cattle and horses are long gone and it is unclear how he had managed without any income aside from his military pension. His wife had left him when the boys were young, and she abandoned her sons to the psychological and physical abuse of their father. As they came of age the boys left home, scarred and broken, one by one. Only Mimi remained to look after Chaz and the ranch, as Zayden had once asked of her.
Book one follows Zayden, the eldest Moon boy. Book two is Dane’s story – the brother that became a male dancer in Vegas. In book three, Asher’s story is told as the bounty hunter returns home.
Zayden Moon, roughly between twenty-six and twenty-eight, is gifted with horses and has the Moon charm that comes in handy with the ladies and beyond. But underneath the heartstopping grin and great looks, he carries a load of baggage. He shouldered the burden of running a ranch and raising his younger brothers due to his absent mother and good for nothing drunk father. At thirteen he effectively ran the ranch. In desperation he went to the neighboring Ute reservation looking for help, and came back with Mimi, in her fifties, who effectively became the combined mother and grandmother figure to the young boys. He hired Mimi and two hands to help out, but at sixteen he dropped out of school to run the ranch full time. When he came of age he left the ranch and abuse behind, but had spent a decade lost, working construction, blowing his paychecks, and getting into bar fights. He had a record to show for it. Still, he didn’t want to become his father and hadn’t touched alcohol in months when he got the call about his dad.
As the fixer of the family, Zayden reluctantly assumes responsibility for attempting to get the ranch up and running again. After so many years without direction, he is surprised to find himself resorting to his old habits. When a young woman, Esme, is reported missing on the neighboring mountain in the midst of a snowstorm, he doesn’t hesitate to volunteer to assist with the search. He finds her wet and cold but thankfully without frostbite. He is drawn to her, but probably just because he hadn’t been with a woman for some time. He only did quick hookups because of the Moon curse; he was too damaged for a relationship. Yet with Esme, his protective instincts kick in, and no matter how many times he walks away, convinced he isn’t good for her, he can’t get her out of his mind.
Esme, roughly in her early to mid-twenties, loves all things outdoorsy. She studied business and finance in college, but quit before finishing in order to follow her bum of a boyfriend from Tennessee to Stokes, Colorado. She got a job at People’s Credit Union and stayed even after their relationship ended. She likes her new hometown, even if she doesn’t have family or friends outside of work. Unfortunately, her taste in men is awful and every man she dates turns out to be a bum. After eight months together, Owen abandoned her in a mountain top cabin. But her handsome rescuer not only sees to her physical well-being – he has such kind words that she begins to believe him. She doesn’t like playing victim, so she decides to heed his advice. She decides to make a change and stop falling for losers who only value her for what she can do to please them in and out of the bedroom.
Zayden and Esme dance around their attraction until Zayden can’t hold off anymore. But their excuse is under the guise of revenge sex, as Zayden makes clear he isn’t good for her otherwise. But when the couple can’t get enough, they find themselves treading into the relationship zone. Zayden struggles to keep the ranch a float while Esme tries to regain control over her career, and they lean on one another for support. All the while Zayden is a gentleman with Esme as he insists she deserves better than him. It isn’t until he recognizes that he isn’t his dad, that he can make a change and end the cycle, that he finally begins to see the possibility of a real future with Esme. The couple eventually earns a happy ending.
Zayden and Esme’s story shows the struggle to overcome a difficult childhood with a drunken parent. There are a few laughs and a tears. The plot is fairly developed but the story drags. While more could be written of Esme’s background, Zayden and Mimi’s characters are well-defined. Zayden and Esme are both enjoyable to read about. Mimi’s character is a wonderful addition and there will hopefully be more of her in the remaining books of the series. The story is written in third person. The POV alternates between Zayden and Esme. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
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Zayden returns home to bury the man known as his father even though he didn’t deserve the title. Him and his brothers need to decide what to do about the ranch.
Esme and her boyfriend have been dating for awhile. She convinces him they should spend the weekend together at a cabin. When she comes out of the bathroom, he’s gone.
Zayden heads out to find the missing woman and when he finally finds her, he gets her home. Esme knows she has issues with finding the wrong man. Can Zayden really be the right one?
Zayden is back in town after trying to figure out what he need to do with the ranch and his life. He is at asked to join the search party because Esme is missing in the mountains. He finally decided to help the search part look for her. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Esme’s so called Bo left he. Literally, no Jeep, no means of nothing. Valentine’s Day desertion makes him a jerk. Zayden, goes through on a scavenger hunt to locate here when she is not where she’s supposed to be. Safety and possible hyperthermia is a huge possibility if he doesn’t find her in time. Adventure, the wilderness and possibly find love is unexpected and explainable for Zayden. Loved it.
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Zayden and Esme are two damaged souls that find each other despite their hardships. I liked that Esme didn’t give up on her opportunity with Z even though she had every reason to distrust the male population. Zayden was swoon worthy, I love a good guy that gets past his upbringing. Awesome start to a series and I can’t wait to see where the next book is headed!
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Zayden had a no good father but managed to raise his brothers and keep Moon Ranch going even being away. This spoke volumes to me as his character transformed into the Tough Sexy ALPHA he became throughout the story. Esme was bitterly abandoned by a selfish, despicable poor excuse for a man. She not only gets abandoned but is left in the middle of a major blizzard. Zayden is in town getting supplies and gets into a conversation with the locals needing man to go out and find this girl. Now I have to say that Esme was written as a girl needing a man but I thought it was in respect of her. She needs whatever Moon Ranch can offer her to really live. That is where Mimi comes in as she is the force that keeps it all together. Zayden has is own issues to deal with like his reputation primarily from his fathers contemptable ways but some are his doing also.
This book had me from the first page. I loved reading about Moon Ranch and am excited to read more from these fantastic men and the women that can tame them.
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Tough and Tamed is the first book in the Moon Ranch series. Zayden has come back to his family ranch for the first time in years, long enough for his deadbeat father’s funeral and then he plans on leaving again. But between the lady that helped raise him and a bad winter storm leaving a woman stranded on a mountain, could Zayden turn his life around?
Wow, what a way to start off a series! Zayden and Esme’s romance is not one that’s fast, but it is intense, with friendship, support, passion, and trying to turn bad habits around. I think one of my favorite aspects about Zayden was that he often thought the worst of himself, but underneath his gruff exterior, he was a protector and honestly quite sweet. I loved his interactions with Mimi and his brothers, I loved that he didn’t back down from a challenge, and I loved how hard he worked to try to turn himself around. Esme was a very likable character, and I loved her romantic mind, her passion, and the way she fights for what she wants. I thought they were fantastic together! There’s definitely a lot of drama in this book, but I liked how deep into the characters Ms. Petrova dove! I am loving how this series started and look forward to the next Moon brother’s story!
I absolutely love this story! It’s nicely developed and a vary captivating read. I love Zayden and Esme. I like how their story develops and the chemistry is dynamite. You feel bad for Zayden with everything that happens. Esme is a perfect fit for him; strong and sweet. I cannot wait to read the next two stories in the “Moon Ranch” series.