A Cowboy's Proposal

C.J. Carmichael

Sep 2020 · The Shannon Sisters Book 1 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

From a USA TODAY bestselling author with more than three million copies in print, CJ Carmichael is a master of emotional and heartwarming romance with small town charm. 

She’s not willing to forgive. He’s unable to forget.

One year ago, Montana cowboy Dylan McLean left the love of his life at the altar and fled town, thinking he was doing the right thing by saving her from a scandal. He’s found success on the rodeo circuit, but his love for Cathleen never faded. Now he’s returned home to clear his name, claim his bride and rebuild his legacy. 

Bed-and-breakfast owner Cathleen Shannon has moved on from her broken heart. That is, until Dylan shows up at her house one night asking for help and a second chance. Despite Dylan’s betrayal, she promises to assist with his investigation. She doesn’t want an innocent man to go to jail, but her heart is most definitely off limits. 

But Cathleen has forgotten one important fact: Dylan is relentless when he’s going after something he wants. He walked away once, but she won’t let that happen again.

Ratings and reviews

Cathleen and Dylan’s second chance story in A Cowboy’s Proposal by CJ Carmichael, book one in the Shannon Sisters series is a tale filled with emotions, a little bit of mystery, family, and love. After a fatal incident occurred on the family ranch Dylan McLean fled town leaving the love of his life at the altar. He believed he was doing the right thing and keeping her from getting involved in his problems. After a year of success on the rodeo circuit and realizing that his love for Cathleen Shannon hadn’t died, Dylan returned home to clear his name, hopefully claim his bride, and rebuild his legacy; the one his stepfather is intent on destroying. Cathleen is readying her family home as she converts it to a Bed and breakfast. She keeps telling herself and her sisters that she’s moved on from her broken heart but when Dylan appears at her house asking for help and a second chance she wonders. Despite the hurt, the betrayal, and the absence, Cathleen promises to help Dylan with his investigations. After all, she believes in his innocence and doesn’t want an innocent man to end up in jail. Cathleen does draw the line at her heart being off limits. However, Dylan is persistent going after something he wants and he wants Cathleen back. He is not taking no for an answer. In addition to trying to win Cathleen back these two are chasing after clues trying to determine who the guilty party truly is. Ms Carmichael wrote a wonderful, intriguing, and emotional story that is definitely not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with chemistry, adventures, loving sisters, and charming characters giving Cathleen and Dylan a second chance at love. I highly recommend A Cowboy’s Proposal to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Learning to Trust Cathleen and Dylan have baggage. Loads of baggage. So many issues that they cannot see the forest for the trees. Of course it is partly (maybe mostly) Dylan’s fault. Leaving Cathleen on they’re wedding day not smart. When he returns, he fully realizes what his mistake cost. He’s also dealing with family drama and an antagonistic relationship with his stepfather. Overall, an interesting tale of rural life and the community. The suspense and mystery is palpable but was frustrated with how long it took to come to the end. Speaking of ending, I though Cathleen’s reaction to Dylan strange. Just didn’t get how come there was such a reversal of emotions and feelings. I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A second chance romance between Dylan and Cathleen, Dylan has returned home trying to make amends with his bride that he left at the alter. But, Cathleen has moved on from her broken heart with opening up her own B&B. This story is full of emotion, family and a hint of mystery. Loved both of the main characters, both very strong. Loved how Dylan would not give up on his love to Cathleen. They will work together on solving a shooting so an innocent man does not go to jail. This is the first book in the series of The Shannon Sisters, can't wait to read more. I highly recommend this book.