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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This is book one in the Moon Ranch series.First off, I love the cover and the blurb ‘Revenge sex and a healthy dose of a bad boy making all the wrong decisions equals one hell of a wild ride. Horse optional.’, well I could not resist opening this book up and giving it a read. This is Zayden’s story and an eye opening into the family life and what the ranch impressions mean to him. The Moon brother’s gather back at home for their father’s funeral. None of them really care about the failing ranch that they inherited. To make things worse according to Zayden, he needs to go out and locate a lost woman on Valentine’s Day yet. Zayden does not know it yet but locating this woman, Esme, may be worth it and more when he does find her. Esme believes her boyfriend is going to propose, its Valentine’s Day after all, on their mountain getaway but instead she is left on her own to get back and she ends up lost. When Zayden comes riding in on his white horse looking all hot and sexy, Esme has a dilemma. Is their attraction purely physical or is there more to it? Can Zayden and Esme take a chance and risk their hearts one more time? This book had a great story, offered just enough details to get the basics of the Moon brothers but left more to be discovered as each of the brothers share their stories in future books. I cannot wait to see what happens and fingers crossed, they will all find their special someones and a HEA. They each deserve it. Enjoy!
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I enjoyed the story. Very heartfelt. Zayden comes back to the Moon Ranch to bury his father. He hears of a woman that is missing and joins the search. He finds Esme. Esme thought she was going to receive an engagement ring and ends up stranded on the mountain. As she tries to find her own way down she is rescued by Zayden. Zayden and Esme’s emotional journey begins.
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Another enjoyable read by Ms Petrova!This book is another first in series and it was a great start!Zayden returns home to bury his father and deal with the family ranch.Hes called upon to search for the lost Esme who her boyfriend who left her in a cabin and took off.He does find her and that’s the beginning of their friendship.They are attracted to each other but since they both have baggage they take it slow.The book had a nice pace and I recommend it .Looking forward to the next in the series.
Esme has the worst luck with men. Her latest boyfriend leaves her alone in a cabin on the mountainside, no cell service, no transportation, insufficient clothing. Zayden is back in town, and as one of the infamous Moon brothers, his reputation precedes him. His no-good drunken father just died. He’s thinking about staying on the ranch to try and make a go of it, but his father left so many unpaid bills and debts. When there’s someone who needs rescuing on the mountain, he’s all in – no one knows that mountain better than he does, and he rescues Esme. What a wild ride this book is – Esme and Zayden have terrific chemistry, yet he thinks he’s not a good man, certainly not good enough for a relationship. She sees the man he is, not the boy he was, or the son of a drunk. Mimi – just the best woman for her undying support of the brothers, and for putting up with his dad for so many years. This is a great opener to a new series.
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Book 1 in the Moon Brothers series, promises to be a good series.
Zayden a rough, tough, misunderstood cowboy comes home to bury his alcoholic , abusive father. Ever the protector he joins the effort to volunteer in a search for a lost young woman on the mountain. He find Esme and rescues her. There is instant attraction that builds into friend ship.
Both Esme and Zayden have many past issues to over come as they both re-evaluate and begin moving forward. The story tells the doubts, desires and hopes of these two friends/lovers trying to find their HEA. A cast of supporting characters: Mimi and two Mom brothers add much to this story and probably the next books in this series.
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I really enjoyed this story, it’s the first book in the Moon Ranch series, it is a standalone romance with no cliffhangers. Zayden is back on the family ranch to bury is father, he decides to stay and take over the ranch and all the debt and trouble his father caused. Esme has a problem choosing the wrong man and when the last one leaves her stranded in a storm she meets Zayden when he comes to rescue her. They form a wonderful friendship that develops into romance. They have sizzling chemistry that deepens as the story unfolds. I really liked both Zayden and Esme as characters, they both grew throughout the story. I really felt for Zayden and is backstory is heartbreaking. I honestly can’t wait to read the other stories in this series.
Going home again was not always what you expected…
Zayden was home though he didn’t want to be. The feelings his hometown gave him were a storm of mostly bad though his brothers were the only good memories he had. Faced with an impossible task, he gritted his teeth, kept quiet and just went about his business… Until Esme crossed his path…
Esme chose the town for her new home but she was questioning many of her recent decisions. Not the least of which was a boyfriend who just vanished and left her literally fighting for her life. Being rescued by a sexy cowboy may not have been on her to do list but it sure now topped every list she’d ever written…
I admit I was confused about the ex-boyfriend, who was a douche no doubt, but I really wanted to know more about the drama that caused this story to spark. I will definitely not argue with the results though as Zayden and Esme’s story was an emotion and heat-filled read from start to finish. Zayden was delicious and Esme the perfect woman for him, with their chemistry brightening the way. Stoic and aloof met warm and supportive in an insta-lust beginning that was just the start of a loving romance…
I couldn’t be happier that this is the first of the brother’s stories!
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Book one in a new series called Moon Ranch and I want to read the next book. A well written story with a good storyline. Zayden Moon comes back for his Father’s funeral and he and the Deputy have words when he first comes to town, that Deputy is a jerk who can not let the past be in the past. Esme thought she was going to a mountain cabin with her boyfriend to get a proposal instead he takes off on her, leaving her stranded in a storm to make her way off the mountain. She gets lost and Zayden is called in to help find her. These two will have a lot to get past to get their happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He’s a bad, bad boy with ‘tude to match.
Zayden is very reluctantly back on the ranch for his old man’s funeral. He’s all bad attitude and needs to stay away from the bottle.
Esme thought she was going away on a romantic getaway. Nope. She got dumped on a mountain. Lacy teddy’s and all.
In rides a Moon boy, Zayden to be exact and it’s all bad decisions and steamy hookup.
But is it more than just that?
Recommend.
Zayden and Esme may start off as strangers, but the path they will take will be an amazing to last a lifetime. Their love affair develops as Esme accepts Zayden as he is, and he shows Esme how male/female relationships should be. She develops more self-confidence the more they’re together, and he learns self-respect. This story is filled with real-life scenarios and doesn’t sugar coat family troubles. It gets down to the nitty gritty of life, which makes the ending very satisfying.
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Tough and Tamed
This is the first book in a new series. These are always “ify” even from a favorite author. Will you like the plot, the new “world” and, most importantly, the new characters? My answer to all three is “yes”.
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What a brilliant start to a new series.
There’s suspense drama and romance in the plot.
The chemistry between Esme and Zayden is well developed and interesting .
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Small town, and big opinions and prejudices against a family due to the actions of the father, but can the sons rise above and prove to be more and do more to save their family and legacy. Hayden is a strong character, not the best person but has been doing all he can to show that he isnt his father and saving the Moon Ranch is his way to prove to himself and the town that the Moons are more than the product of biology. Esme has always attracted the wrong sort until stranded on the mountain during a snow storm changes her perspective and bring her a man with honor. A great story with characters that have so much life it was a really great read.
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It was a great start to this new series. Esme and Zayden were great characters and very likable.
Two very strong people,very determined but so sweet ,caring and soft when nobody expected that.
I quickly fell In love with them and will be rooting for happiness they deserved.
The story is emotional with some suspense and drama.
I can’t wait to read more from this series.
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Tough and Tamed is a wild ride. Em Petrova outdone herself with this cowboy book. Steamy and sexy all in one.
This is the first book in the Moon ranch series and this book is about Zayden the eldest of the siblings (Dane and Asher are his brothers) and the one who has to make decision about whether it is practical to try to keep the family ranch after their father has nearly destroyed it what they do know is that they will have the support of Mimi their “mum” no matter what they decide
Before he can make those decision though he is called out to help find a woman that has gone missing in the middle of a Storm The person who he needs to find and rescue is Esme she has headed to a cabin with her boyfriend Owen in fact she expects that he will propose while they are there what he actually does is leaves her taking the car with him and stranding her, she sets off walking trying to find safety. That safety will come in the form of a rugged cowboy who rescues her . With Zayden having a bad reputation and Esme not trusting her choice in men can the attraction they feel for one another be anything but a fling or have they both finally found the one thing that they have been looking for.
Zayden Moon leaves home, eager to escape from his alcoholic father. When his father dies, he is forced to come home to make a decision about whether to sell the family ranch that has been ruined by his father or try to make a go of it and salvage the family’s reputation. Zayden hears that a woman has been lost on the mountain – literally dumped and abandoned by her so-called boyfriend — and there is a fierce storm making rescue difficult. So he heads out to find her if he can.
Foolishly, Esme leaves the relative safety of the cabin to look for a cell tower further down the mountain. Zayden finds her half-frozen to death and needs to take her back to the cabin since he wouldn’t be able to safely get her to his truck in time in her current condition. There is something about Zayden that draws her to him. Will they ignore their sizzling chemistry? Is either one ready to consider a relationship after what they have been going through?
I felt like I was looking under a rock and finding these horrible people Zayden and Esme have been exposed to! Will Zayden and Esme take a chance on starting over, leaving their difficult pasts behind? Grab your copy and see if two people can find love despite the bad experiences in their lives.
Tough and Tamed by Em Petrova is a great read. fast paced,interesting,sweet and steamy romance story of Zayden and Esme. the bad boy and the good girl that will keep you entertained and enjoy every pages of it,great book to start the series,well done!
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Zayden and Esme have a rough start and when his ranch’s financial problems throw them back together, let alone his Chain saw business and then to move on down that bumpy road to their HEA!!
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Zayden grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and thought he would never come back home. But then his father died and left him everything, including his mountain of neglected bills. Zayden tries to work all this out. He’s always been an honest, hard worker no matter what people thought of his alcoholic father. Soon as he arrives there is a search party for a woman that is missing on the mountain. He joins the party, but in his own direction. He grew up knowing this woods and if anyone could find her, it would be him. When he does the chemistry is unreal. Although they both try to fight it for their own reasons, fate keeps drawing them to each other. The story is very well written.
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