A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart (Wyoming Rebels)

Stephanie Rowe

Sept 2019 · Wyoming Rebels Book 7 · Authenticity Playground, LLC

About this eBook

What happens when a cowboy gets a second chance with the only woman he's ever loved, ten years after he lost her the first time? Cohabitation between best friends gets tricky when a rugged cowboy decides to follow his heart…

★★★★★ "A wonderful book that has everything you’d want in a love story & I loved, loved, loved it." ~Elaine (Five-star Goodreads Review)

Ten years ago, the shadows that haunt Ryder Stockton made him walk away from his best friend, the only woman he ever loved. When he sees her in a local café, all his romantic feelings come surging back…twice as strong. She needs a friend. He wants her heart. Can he give her both?

When Zoey Wilson returns to her hometown of Rogue Valley to recover from a shattering divorce, the last thing she wants is romance, especially with the man who broke her heart so long ago. But when her apartment burns down and she moves in with Ryder for a few days as "friends only," suddenly she finds herself getting much closer with her former best friend than she wants…or does she? 

As determined as Zoey is to get out of town as fast she can, the dangerous, handsome cowboy she's always loved is equally determined to do it right this time…and win her heart forever.

★★★★★ "Ryder and Zoey are simply perfect! Age old friendship turned to love." ~Melanie (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "My goodness...my heart is all a flutter! Rowe is a marvelous storyteller and I fall in love with each one of her romances but this one is my clear favorite." ~Kari (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "Sexy, loving, and well-plotted. It will touch your heart. I cannot recommend it highly enough." ~Anne (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this one!!... And the fact that they both consider each other to be their "light"? Truly beautiful!!" ~Sandy K. (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "I LOVED this town and all the characters. The bonds these families have truly touched my soul. I can't wait to see which sibling falls next!" ~Txbritgal (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "I loved the midnight kayaking, and the food tester, the barn plans and the bakery!...It was a wonderful and powerful story." ~Carolyn S (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "Without a doubt, Rowe is one of the most talented as well as versatile writers in romance fiction today." ~Judy L (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "This is a fabulous book with wonderful characters and a great story line." ~Norma W. (Five-star Goodreads Review)

Books in the Wyoming Rebels series (all books are standalone and can be read in any order):

A Real Cowboy Never Says No

A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss

A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle

A Real Cowboy Never Walks Away

A Real Cowboy Loves Forever

A Real Cowboy for Christmas

A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart

A Real Cowboy Always Protects (June 1, 2021)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's author of more than forty-five novels, and she's a 2018 winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, the highest award in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances.

Ratings and reviews

The 7th book in the Wyoming Rebel series by Stephanie Rowe = another new favorite for me! Each one I read becomes my new favorite, and Ryder and Zoey's story did NOT disappoint! The only bad thing I have to say is I came upon this series half way in and was able to binge on the first 4, and now I have to try to be patient for them as they come out. This series gave me a love for this genre and I absolutely love, love, love the way each story is about redemption and finding that you're capable of love and loving someone else, even all the broken parts. Ryder and Zoey were obviously meant to be from the time they were children, but had to be apart to be able to be together in the future. I totally fell in love with another Stockton brother! I love how Ryder came to realize his worth and what he brought to the table, and fought for what he wanted...Zoey. I definatly teared up quite a bit while reading this, and smiled a lot too! I really enjoyed learning more of the Hart brothers Keegan and Brody's personalities and can't wait for more on them! Lot's of new characters with stories definatly to be told!!

He walked away from his best friend, the only woman he ever loved because of the shadows that haunt him. When Ryder Stockton sees her again, ten years later, all his romantic feelings come surging back. Zoey Wilson has returned to home town to recover from a shattering divorce and the last thing she wants is romance, especially with the man who broke her heart so long ago. Zoey is determined to get of town as fast as she can but Ryder is just as determined to convince her stay. This ‘Wyoming Rebel’ cowboy romance is an emotionally gripping read that captures the heart and refuses to let go. The characters are strong and the author portrays them with such depth that readers can’t help but become completely caught up in their story. The chemistry is electrical and the attraction undeniable but this one troubled romance as both parties have some issues that they have to overcome with keeps lots of emotional turmoil flowing the pages. The plot is steady to fast paced, full of suspense in regards to how this relationship will work out, but it is also full of family and friends that have overcome traumatic adversity to have successful lives even if they all feel a bit broken and full of darkness. So the story portrays hope and love that really warms the heart and keeps readers glued to the pages of this heart tugging romance.

From the first time seeing each other again after ten years apart the chemistry between these two just sizzles. Zoey returns home after a heartbreaking and devastating loss that she has lost herself. Until Ryder comes back into the picture and teaches Zoey to trust again in herself and in him. Zoey has so much sass my favorite character from the series. Highly recommend this story and series. Great ending for these two people.

About the author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: <i>New York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's author of more than forty-five novels, and she's a 2018 winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, the highest award in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances.

★ Why do readers love Stephanie's books? ★

★★★★★ "What I love about Stephanie's writing is her ability to immerse you in her characters and their world. It is a connection that sticks with you long after the last page." ~Five-star Amazon Review on Burn

★★★★★ "Without a doubt, Rowe is one of the most talented as well as versatile writers in romance fiction today." ~Judy L (Five-star Goodreads Review on A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart)

★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe does it again. She has a true gift for bringing her characters to life and making you feel as though you’re right there with them." ~Jenn (Five-star Goodreads Review on A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart)

★★★★★ "From the opening paragraph Stephanie has you in the palm of her hands..." ~bestbuddie (Five-star Amazon Review on Burn

★★★★★ "Her characters come to life on the pages and make you hold your breath, laugh out loud and feel the intense fear and happiness they feel. Not only couldn't I put this down, I didn't want to!" ~Jen L. (Five-star Amazon Review on Burn)

★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe infuses her characters with a passion that I have rarely seen matched in any romance novelist I have ever come across." ~ Five-star Amazon Review on Darkness Awakened

★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe is a very talented writer. Her books are so vivid they keep the imagination entertained." ~Natalie (Five-star Amazon Review on Darkness Seduced)

★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe is a genius." ~Five-star Amazon Review on Forever in Darkness

★★★★★ "It's a gift to tell a story and convey emotion to the reader that really drives their reading experience. Rowe has that gift in spades." ~Kwolff (Five-star Amazon Review on Burn)