Cowboy Courage: Includes a bonus novella

Carolyn Brown

Jan 2020 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

Childhood sweethearts get a second chance for love in this heartwarming USA Today bestseller from the queen of cowboy romance.
After spending years traveling the world with the military, Rose O'Malley is ready for a change. Heading back to Texas to hold down the fort at her aunt's bed-and-breakfast will give Rose just the break she needs. But while she may speak seven languages, she can't repair a leaky sink to save her life. When Hudson Baker strides in like a hero and effortlessly figures out the fix, Rose can't help wondering if the boy she once crushed on as a kid could now be her saving grace.
Hud has always been rock-solid and dependable -- a quintessential cowboy to his core. But the moment Rose steps back into his life, his world is turned upside down by meddling family, a rescued baby, and one highly mischievous cat. Now he'll have to decide if it's time to throw caution to the wind and do whatever it takes to convince Rose that by her side is exactly where he wants to stay.
Includes the bonus novella Wildflower Ranch, a continuation of Daisies in the Canyon.

Ratings and reviews

The story of Rose O’Malley and Hud Baker is a second chance love story. They met in middle school and crushed on each other. He was from a respected ranching family and her family was more transient. Her family left and moved to a commune where she grew up. She later went into the Army. While on leave, Rose is now back in town taking care of her aunt’s B & B while Aunt Molly is traveling. There Rose reconnects with Hud. A man who seems always to be rescuing those in need. We get a chance to meet Rose’s aunt Luna who brings some comedy to the story as well as words of wisdom. It’s a story about second chances, love and family. That said, maybe because I have not read the previous stories, I found it to be ok, but not memorable. More of a “month in the life “ of the characters . I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Forever. The opinions are solely my own.

I loved this terrific small-town romance! Hud and Rose knew each other briefly as young teens, but even then their instant connection left behind a deep longing and the roots of true love. Now that Rose is back in town helping her aunt run the B&B, Hud is determined to make the most of his second chance at love. Hud is not just a book-boyfriend hero; he's a true hero in every sense of the word. A man of honor, he lives by the code taught to him by his grandfather. This code should be etched in stone and taught to everyone everywhere. Rose is a wonderfully strong character, a woman who knows her own mind and longs for a place that she can truly call home. This book has all the feels, terrific humor, heartfelt family connections, and enough small and large disasters to keep the story exciting. Aunt Luna is a truly unique and special character, and she really brings a lot of spice to the story. I enjoyed every bit of this soulful, small-town romance, and it's a book I can highly recommend. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review** While Cowboy Courage is part of the Longhorn Canyon series, this is the first book in the series that I have read. I can confidently say that it can be read as a standalone without any issue. Rose O'Malley has just returned from serving in the military and she's trying to determine if she's going to reenlist or start down a different path in her life. She's currently staying at her Aunt's B&B, taking care of it while she's on a trip of a lifetime. Hudson Baker is a cowboy who also is a volunteer firefighter. He's hard-working, loyal, and a cowboy through and through. Needing a birthday gift for his sister, he stops by the Rose Garden Gift Shop to browse and he gets the shock of his life when he sees Rose for the first time in years. Rose and Hud had been sweethearts for a year in junior high before Rose's family moved back to their commune. Neither Rose or Hud ever forgot the other, as they were so well matched, but them being in the same location again was not likely. Now that they have reconnected, will the chemistry still be there now that they are adults? And will Rose decide to reenlist or stay where her heart is starting to take root? Rose's Aunt Luna was one of the best things about this book. She was the perfect side character to bring some comic relief to the story. This was a tale about second chances and finding your own way in your own time and it was a journey I enjoyed.

About the author

Carolyn Brown is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author and RITA® Finalist who has sold more than 3 million books. She presently writes both women's fiction and cowboy romance. She has also written historical single title, historical series, contemporary single title, and contemporary series. She lives in southern Oklahoma with her husband, a former English teacher, who is not allowed to read her books until they are published. They have three children and enough grandchildren to keep them young. For a complete listing of her books (series in order) and to sign up for her newsletter, check out her website at CarolynLBrown.com or catch her on Facebook/CarolynBrownBooks.