How to Catch a Cowboy

Karen Foley

Jun 2020 · Riverrun Ranch Book 3 · Tule Publishing

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It’s time he sees her as the perfect woman for him

Jessie Montero has had it bad for Holt Claiborne for as long as she can remember. She just wishes he would see her as something more than the girl who serves up his favorite carne asada at Rosa’s Cantina, the restaurant she helps her family run. When her grandmother, Rosa-Maria, retires, Jessie steps in to take over the duties of housekeeper and cook at the Claiborne ranch. For her, working in such close proximity to Holt is both heaven and hell.

After a messy divorce, Holt Claiborne has thrown himself into working the family ranch. He has no time or desire for a wife, especially when most women seem to look at him as a handsome paycheck. So when the temporary housekeeper starts tempting him with every look, there’s only one thing to do – get her into his bed and out of his system. He’s not about to forget what he lost before and can’t afford to lose again…his heart.

Too bad Jessie isn't about to take no for an answer...

Ratings and reviews

HOW TO CATCH A COWBOY by Karen Foley. This was a sweet tale that captured my heart. I adored both Jessie and Holt. Holt, although a bit stubborn, was truly a good guy - he adored his family and worked hard for all he had. Jessie was a beautiful, independent woman that was in love with Holt forever. The author certainly captured by interest with the way and how these two came to be. In addition to the love that grows between these two, there is also a touch of heartbreak and danger too. A nice combination to fill the pages. Having not read the previous books, I had absolutely no trouble following along and will venture into reading the remainder of the series. (received Arc for honest review)

Jessie and Holt’s relationship in How to Catch a Cowboy by Karen Foley, book three in her Riverrun Ranch series is a wonderful and sweet story of two people who care about each other, but one has too much baggage to trust. Jessie Montero has crushed on Holt Claiborne since she was teen. She keeps hoping he will notice her as someone other than the girl who serves him at Rosa’s Cantina; the restaurant she helps her family run. When her grandmother, Rosa-Maria, retires from working at the Claiborne Ranch, Jessie steps up to take over the duties of housekeeper and cook. Now if only Holt would notice her. Holt has never recovered from his messy divorce after his cheating wife only wanted him for his money, not himself. He refuses to get involved in another relationship; especially since most women look at him as only a handsome paycheck. Jessie has always caught his eye and now that she’s on the ranch full-time, tempting him, Holt thinks that if he gets her into his bed it will get her out of his system. Holt knows that with his past he can’t afford to lose his heart, again. The problem is, Jessie refuses to let him go and Holt’s not sure he doesn’t want her to stay. Jessie is definitely the right woman to test Holt’s stubbornness. She’s as determined as he is, only in the opposite way. Holt needs to take a chance on trusting Jessie and her love to heal him. Ms. Foley wrote a wonderful and sweet story that is definitely not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sizzling chemistry, amusing banter, and charming characters giving Jessie and Holt a chance at love. I highly recommend How to Catch a Cowboy to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

We are back at the Riverrun Ranch with the Clairborne men. This time the story belongs to the oldest brothers, Holt. Holt was burned by his ex-wife and has kept his distance from women and commitment. Jessica Montero, the granddaughter of the Clairborne housekeeper, has been in love with Holt for years. But he has ignored her . Little does she know that Holt is attracted to her, but finds her too young and since he is not interested in a relationship, keeps his distance. When Jessica’s grandmother has a heart attack, she asks Jessica to takes her place for a month. This will give Jessica a chance to have Holt see her as a woman he would desire. It was interesting to see these two have a “tug of war” with their feelings. Will Jessica finally get Holt to notice her and want a relationship, or will Holt’s past stop them from having one? This was a good addition to the series. It was fun to spend time with characters from previous stories . I was entrusted a copy of this book by Tule Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.