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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. Rating: ★★✬☆☆ (2.5/5 Stars) Title: Cowboy Trouble Author(s): Joanne Kennedy Character(s): ― Libby Brown: Brown, Brown Eyed ― Luke Rawlins: Green Eyes Setting: Lackaduck, Wyoming Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary Content Rating: ― POV: Third Person Smexy Level: ― Favorite Quote(s): “I’m yours, and you know it. Always.” Overall Opinion: Her latest love-life disaster behind her, Libby Brown flees to the Wyoming countryside to fulfill a childhood dream by starting her own chicken farm from scratch. Having a sturdy and sexy cowboy next door is sure to stir trouble and sparks fly when Luke Rawlins helps the down in the dumps heroine move into her new ranch. Just when Libby thought her life couldn't be more complicated, a mystery from the past soon threatens their new bond and tests their love in ways Luke and Libby never could have imagined. With that being said, I have read my fair share of Western Romance stories but this wasn't even on par with them. The story was lacking, the writing style seems off to me and the characters were dull and boring. As this is the first series I have read from Joanne Kennedy, I am terribly disappointed. There just wasn't any driving me to finished this series and it was quickly dropped by chapter 5 at 20%. 3.5 stars. Cowboy Trouble is a re-release of Joanne Kennedy's debut romantic suspense Western. Libby Brown is a crime reporter who relocated to Wyoming following a bad break up that also led to the loss of her job. Realizing her dream of running a chicken ranch, she is also working for the local newspaper. While not a lot goes on in this small town, Libby is immediately drawn into investigating the still unsolved disappearance of Della McCarthy. In the course of her investigation, she meets town sheriff Cash McIntyre, whose intensity is a little unnerving. Libby is a gutsy heroine, but she not looking for love which is why she tries to ignore her attraction to Luke Rawlins, the sexy cowboy who lives on a neighboring ranch. Can Libby unearth the truth about what happened to Della? And will she decide to take a chance on love again? Libby is an independent woman who does not need a man's help to get her chicken ranch up and running. However, she is very reluctant to accept Luke's assistance but she is smart enough to know she is out of her depth. Before long, she discovers her feelings for the handsome cowboy run deeper than friendship, but will Libby risk her heart again? Luke is a charming man who still lives on his family's ranch. His parents are much older and their health is declining. Luke is pretty irresistible but, much to his dismay, Libby is intent on keeping their relationship platonic. As her investigation into Della's disappearance intensifies, he grows concerned for her safety. Can Luke convince her to let him help keep her safe? There is plenty of chemistry between Luke and Libby but her lack of trust becomes a huge obstacle for them. She does not trust her judgment and it does not take much for Cash McIntyre to raise doubts about Luke. Libby is also determined get to the truth about Della's disappearance, but this leads her to make some ill-advised choices throughout her investigation. Rushing headlong into to danger, will Libby's quest for answers put her in the crosshairs of a killer? Cowboy Trouble by Joanne Kennedy is a quirky romance that has plenty of suspense. Libby has several good qualities, but her lack of trust and her propensity to act without thinking are annoying. Luke is a sweet man but his character is not very well-developed. The mystery aspect is interesting and really takes off in the last third of the book. Although Libby is clueless about who might have harmed Della, readers will most likely have NO problem solving the crime. While the rest of the story is a bit predictable, the conclusion is quite heartwarming. 3.5 stars - I really liked the way Ms. Kennedy writes. The storyline was okay, the plot moves steadily forward & the narrative was at times witty, funny & sarcastic. The suspense added another dimension. Even though you could probably figure out “who dun it”, you weren’t sure how the author was going to get there. The characters were well developed & fit their place in the drama. Overall, this was a pleasant story to read. ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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HTML: In this reissue of Joanne Kennedy's heart-winning debut novel Cowboy Trouble, love under the wide blue skies awaits... You can't go it alone in a place this hard Her latest love-life disaster behind her, Libby Brown flees to the Wyoming countryside to fulfill a childhood dream by starting her own chicken farm from scratch. But the West is wilder than she expected, and while she's determined to succeed on her own, the sexy, sturdy cowboy next door sure is helpful... Rancher Luke Rawlins is impressed by the sassy, independent city girl and he's ready to prove that he's with her for the long haul. But a mystery from the past soon threatens their new bond and tests their love in ways Luke and Libby never could have imagined... Don't miss Joanne Kennedy's forthcoming brand new Blue Sky Cowboys series: Cowboy Summer (Book 1) Also by Joanne Kennedy: What People are Saying about Kennedy's beloved debut Cowboy Trouble: Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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Libby loved her job with the Atlanta newspaper until her cheating ex ruined everything for her. Feeling like she always picks the wrong guy, she’s sworn off all men. Packing up her life, she moves to Wyoming, hoping for a fresh start. Although it’s a bit run-down and needs some work, she likes the little farm she bought and looks forward to raising chickens there. On her first day in town, Luke stops by to introduce himself, but worrying about his motives, Libby tells a little white lie about owning a large attack dog. Thinking she might need a real one for protection since she lives alone in the middle of nowhere, she goes to the local rescue where she ends up adopting a little Jack Russell terrier and fostering her litter of puppies. Once she’s settled in, she goes looking for interesting stories to write for the local paper and stumbles upon Della’s disappearance, which deeply intrigues her. Luke helps out by bringing her a folder full of background information on Della and between that and an interview with the girl’s mom, Libby is off and running, chasing down leads. Luke continues to help her and when she receives threats, he also steps in to offer protection. When they take a trip to see one of Della’s old friends, one thing leads to another, and they spend the night together, after which Libby’s walls start to come down. But when the evidence she’s collecting starts to point to Luke as a suspect, she fears she may have chosen the wrong guy once again. Libby is a great reporter, just the kind of dogged investigator someone would want on a missing person’s case. For the most part, I’d say she was smart about her investigating. I also liked that she’s an animal lover and that for a big city girl, she settled into small town life admirably.
Luke has lived in Lackaduck all his life. He runs his ranch, where he keeps cattle and trains horses, and still shares the house he grew up in with his parents to help his dad look after his mom who has dementia. When Libby comes to town, he’s immediately attracted to her, and although he flirts with her, she makes it clear that she’s not looking to get involved with anyone. When he learns that she’s investigating Della’s disappearance, he helps out in more ways than one, and when she starts getting threats, he tries to protect her. He insists on accompanying her to visit one of Della’s friends, a trip that takes a romantic turn when they end up at a roadside motel in a hailstorm. Luke convinces Libby that what happens at the inn can stay there, and although he tries to keep his promise, he just can’t stop thinking about their night together. But after she goes on another trip with the local sheriff to see another of Della’s friends, Libby returns angry with him and he isn’t sure why. And if the killer has his way, Luke might not get a chance to make things right. Luke is a sweet, beta hero. I adored him for respecting Libby’s autonomy and also for practicing enthusiastic consent. I also loved how he treats his mom and how he’s a true friend to a mentally impaired taxidermist who everyone refers to as Crazy Mike. Although he really wants to be the only man in Libby’s life, he doesn’t turn into a jealous, possessive ass when he thinks that she might be getting close to the sheriff and he trusts her when she tells him she’s not. Luke was just an all-around great guy.
Cowboy Trouble was my first read by Joanne Kennedy and overall, it was an enjoyable one. After being hurt in the past, Libby is understandably gun-shy with men, but she warms up nicely to Luke, who’s a gem of a hero. The two fit together well, with Libby being more headstrong and independent, while Luke is more laid-back. There are a number of interesting townspeople in Lackaduck to spice things up, to give our protagonists other characters to play off of, and to offer multiple possibilities for culprits. The mystery of what happened to Della unfolds gradually as Libby investigates and puts the pieces together. I’ll admit that I correctly guessed the villain pretty early in the story. I’d hoped maybe I was wrong and that the author would pull a switcheroo and surprise me, but unfortunately she didn’t. However, I admit that I didn’t work out all the details until the full reveal. This was the only weak link in the story, but I still enjoyed journeying along with Libby as she figures things out. So overall, I had a pretty good time reading this book. Cowboy Trouble is the first in a series, but I can’t help wondering if it was originally conceived as a stand-alone and then the world was expanded later. There weren’t any real prospects for future heroes and heroines introduced in this volume like readers might expect with a series, but I still look forward to continuing with it and meeting new characters along the way. ( )