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Pack Rule #1: Never reveal to a human.I broke that rule the day I met the beautiful doctor.I might be a rodeo champ, but one look at her, and I lost my concentration.The bull tossed and gored me, and now the sweet female is on to me.When I healed within hours, she knew something wasn’t right. My alpha told me to watch her.Not a problem. I’ll watch her all right. Real close. her.
Not a problem. I’ll watch her all right. Real close.
I’ll stick to her like superglue.
And those human men who want to date her?
They’d better step back.
Because the doctor is all mine.
Whether she knows it yet or not.
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This is a good story that I enjoyed reading. It was quite different from typical Ms. Vale stories since there was only one cowboy but it was quite entertaining. I liked Boyd’s journey to finding out who he really is and look forward to other characters getting their mate.
This was a fast paced story that I enjoyed reading. Boyd was the best character- sweet, cocky and irresistible. Audrey was the new local doctor and was a little naive with not a lot of self confidence. There was definitely some heated chemistry between the two of them. I’m looking forward to reading more about these two and hopefully Rob.
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.
“Rough” is book 1 in a new series Wolf Ranch by two great authors Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale. Wow! The story is filled with suspense, mystery, romance and lots of HOT, sexy scenes from page one!
Boyd Wolf is a Rough Championship bull rider. He appears carefree, fun loving and has no problem attracting women. But underneath his carefree attitude, he’s hiding hurt, pain, rejection and a belief that he is responsible for his parents death. He’s just moving through life, taking it day by day, not really having a direction, or a goal in life. Dr. Audrey is a successful doctor, having been driven to succeed in spite of the neglect of her mother and her absent father. Her professional life is great, but her personal life is empty, and she dreams of having a family in the future but doesn’t see how that is possible.
As soon as, Boyd sees the doctor, his Wolf recognizes that she is his mate…and the Wolf inside doesn’t care that she is human! Oh, yes that is problem for Boyd because his shifter family, especially his older brother Rob forbid mating with a human! And, the story burns the pages from page one.
Will they work things out? There is so much they need to work out. Will Audrey be able to accept Boyd and his Wolf? Their relationship is passionate and electric! Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale keep us guessing until the very end! The characters have depth, the story is well written with many surprising twists and turns and the romance is warm and snuggly. This is one Hot and Sexy story.
Rough is the first book in the Wolf Ranch series. Boyd is rodeo champion hiding a secret that effects more than just him, and Audrey is the doctor on call at the rodeo who witnesses Boyd’s accident and miraculous healing. Neither can deny the connection they feel for one another, but as Boyd’s secret is revealed, uncertainty and insecurities are all Audrey can focus on. Will Boyd be able to convince Audrey that they’re meant to be together?
When I heard that Ms. Rose and Ms. Vale were writing a series together, I was so excited! Two of my most favorite authors? Yes, please! And this book was a great start to a series! Boyd and Audrey has an element of fun when they were together that I fell in love with, not to mention their steamy connection, both had inner demons that began to heal with one another, and I loved how small town drama helped shape this story. Both characters had their own inner demons, but I loved how they helped heal one another. Boyd is a bit of a player, but I loved that he used his confidence and smoothness to help relieve some tension. Audrey is so smart and logical, but I loved her the best when she was able to let loose and actually live life! They made a great couple, even if there were a few lies in their way. I do have to say that I think the book ended a bit abruptly and I wasn’t expecting the “bad guy” to span more than this book, but I’m happy with the HEA and I am very excited for future books in this series!
This book is a great start to a new series! While I love Renee Rose, I haven’t read Vanessa Vale. They make a good team. I really liked how confident Boyd was, how he went after Audrey without holding back. He’s a wonderful alpha male. Audrey waffled a little in personality- going between a no nonsense doctor and an ostrich (she sticks her head in the sand rather than believe what’s right in front of her eyes). Overall I liked her and them together. It was a really enjoyable read. I cannot wait until the next book.
Rough (Wolf Ranch #1) by Renee Rose & Vanessa Vale start with the introduction of Boyd Wolf. He is a cowboy through and through. He is the reigning Bull Riding Champion. When he sees the shapley Dr. his wolf sees her as his mate. Distracted by her he is gorged by the bull he was riding. As per her job Dr. Audrey attends to his wounds. Imagine her surprise when he walks out of the hospital a little while after being admitted. A nice introduction to the series. Boyd and Audrey are cute and their sex is a little kinky. The question is how will this work with her being human and him being a wolf. Really interested as to where the authors are taking this series. 3.5 stars for me.
This book is AWESOME!! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author. I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me captivated from the beginning. The characters were wonderfully written and had amazing chemistry between them. I would definitely recommend this book!
Nope
The writing is terrible. The characters are awful. The sex is okay–she’s a chick after my own heart. I’m sorry all he got was the smacking right that dirty talk was dry puss energy. And she was a poor Penelope type even though she’s a female doctor–yeah right.
Good quick read
This book was a pretty good read. I did feel as if the story needed more depth to it. It has a great story, but the author could have developed it a bit more.
The story is about a doctor who meats a rugged cowboy. A cowboy with a secret. That same cowboy is a player, till she walks in the room. Then his whole life changes.
The story was well thought out with a pretty cool danger scene playing out in the background. This part is where I felt the story fell short. I really wanted more of a fight with Jett Markle to liven things up a bit. I would definitely not mind reading another to see where it goes
3.75 stars I’ve read a couple of other entries in this series but I wanted to circle back and read Boyd’s story. He’s the “black sheep” of the family and blames himself for a past tragedy. For what it was it was spicy yet endearing. I had some trouble with Audrey and believing a near stranger over someone who she’d grown close to despite the time scale. But she took all the news pretty well considering. I liked it fine. Will always recommend work by either of these authors.
A fun and fresh twist on the ”Hunky Alpha Cowboy meets Sassy but Sweet Soul Mate for insta-lust and insta-love, but quickly becoming forever-love and forever-lust . The series has an added fantasy element as these hot and hard He-men are all Shifters and can turn into beautiful beasts at will. Large wolves, mind you, no Bad 80’s Horror movie vibe at all. Wolf Ranch is indeed a ranch full of Wolf-men, in both name and body. I was surprised to find that these Vanessa Vale books aren’t MFM or menages, though at this ranch you get 2 for ONE in a different way since every cowboy is also a wolf, I guess.
As usually though, the first book sets the stage for a whole bundle of books to follow. For those expecting blood, gore and vicious violence as a side dish the this serving of Man Meat, I can just say that this isn’t True Blood or Bitten. This is written in the same sweet and sassy style we are use to from VV’s tales of Raunchy Rancher and doen’t go all in Werewolf style just because it’s what’s expected. So yeah! I’m soo in!! Yay, I’m already half way through the next one, so release the beasts and let loose the Wolf Ranch Books are delish!
I loved this story. Boyd had lived with so much hidden pain all his life. He never could face the truth or learn to heal and move on until he found his mate.
These two will go through so many challenges but fate is on their side. It shows no matter how many obstacles one faces you can face those challenges.
Great story and look forward to book two.
I loved this story!
Boyd, a cocky world champion bull rider, doesn’t know what hit him when he meets Audrey, the substitute doc at the latest rodeo. He is also a world class player, but has found everything he wants in her. The problem is getting her to believe him inspite of his player history and not get her to learn his secret.
I adored how Audrey made Boyd work for it. She is so different from ever other woman he has known. She is it for him and he knows his old tricks will not win her heart. So what does a player without his game do?
Boyd is all cowboy in the absolute best sense of the word. I was swept away by the mutual passion ignited between them. They ultimately bring out the best in each other. The moment shared by Rob and Boyd was perfect.
Being book 1, I am beyond excited to return to Wolf Ranch for more!
These authors always write well rounded characters and worlds, but I prefer to have a little sexy time with a lot more plot. Boyd was very endearing from the first paragraph. Still just a boy living a man’s life. Running from his guilt. Audrey is a successful woman with a career, wanting the white picket fence, family and kids. Not a lot of self esteem going on with the both of them, but together they are better.
While the next book seems interesting, I unfortunately won’t be buying it. I hate how authors low ball the first book in the series, in order to hook the reader, and then double the price and decrease the page count.
This book though, is well worth the $2.99, and your time.
Very creative writing on a subject that people would never have thought of!
When you know, you know
Fairly standard boy/wolf meets girl, has crazy sex, convinces her to be his mate. Nothing too complicated, sweet story.
Nothing but sex, not interesting at all.
Fun iteration of the trope.
I loved this book it is well written with awesome characters. This was a quick easy read for me. Yes, it is a BDSM shifter story so please remember that when you get this one. If that isn’t your type of story then you won’t want this one. This one for the lazy afternoon when all you want to do is read and relax. I would encourage you to get this one if you like these type stories.
Lovely story in great setting. Would read more by this author