A Cowboy State of Mind

Jennie Marts

Jun 2020 · Creedence Horse Rescue Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

A brand-new series of sweet, small town cowboy romance from USA Today bestselling author Jennie Marts. The Horse Whisperer meets Hope Floats when bubbly Bryn Callahan and brooding Zane Taylor protect an unwanted horse and end up with an animal rescue operation that they can only handle when they rely on each other.

Scarred and battered loner Zane Taylor has a gift with animals, particularly horses, but he's at a total loss when it comes to knowing how to handle women. Even though he's sworn off love, he can't seem to stay away from Bryn Callahan. He's known for being a horse whisperer, but can't seem to find his voice at all where Bryn is concerned.

Bryn Callahan has a heart for strays, but she is through trying to save damaged men. She vows to only date nice guys, which is a category that does not include Zane Taylor. Too bad he's the only one who sets her pulse racing every time she's around him.

Starting a horse rescue ranch wasn't in Bryn's plan, but try telling that to the assembly of abandoned animals that have found their way to her doorstep. And when a chance encounter with a horse headed for slaughter brings Zane and Bryn together, they find themselves given a chance to save not just the horse, but maybe each other...

Praise for Caught Up in a Cowboy:

"Funny, complicated, and irresistible."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author

"An appealing story of love rediscovered...enjoy this tender tale."—Publishers Weekly

"Full of exquisite heat and passion...an enthralling combination of intense moments, playful banter, and great depth of emotion."—Harlequin Junkie

Ratings and reviews

I love that Jennie Marts took us back to Creedence for this spin-off series. She is so good at giving readers sweet feel-good romance with a story you can get emotionally invested with and wonderful characters. I love the journey Bryn and Zane take on the road to their HEA. It is a very slow journey but it is definitely worth the wait!! These two were meant to be! Despite the tons of chemistry that is right there on the surface, I think their pasts had a huge hand in keeping them from going all in. I'm so happy they found their way to each other finally. I love their interactions whether it be verbal banter, or finally, of the physical variety. Awesome couple and story! I look forward to more.

A Cowboy State Of Mind is a phenomenal western romance by Jennie Marts. Ms. Marts has provided readers with a well-written book furnished with a spectacular cast of characters. Zane is ex-military and has returned to Creedence because his father had a heart attack. Bryn is a waitress and with the help of Zane rescues a horse. One horse turns into more. Bryn and Zane's story is loaded with drama, humor, sizzle and lovable critters big and small. I loved every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Jennie Marts in the future. A Cowboy State Of Mind is book 1 of the Creedence Horse Rescue Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love cowboys, hot ones, tough ones, cocky ones, and broken ones too. As long as they abide by the cowboy code to give me that wistful sigh! Zane thinks he's broken, and why wouldn't he, his sperm donor beat it into him all his young life. He doesn't think he's worthy of a woman, a good woman, especially an amazing woman like Bryn. Bryn of the big heart, sees right through to Zane's goodness, now it's up to her to make him see it also. In the meantime, they end up with a Horse (any creature really) rescue ranch, or Bryn does, with Zane's help. Bryn just can't say no, and all the animals do need her. This is the pure goodness part of this journey, always love fur babies or feather babies, or even wiry hair bristled babies in the journeys. Life happens, Zane gets scared of lovin' and losin', and is ready to head out, bolt really. A chain of events leading to a happy ending gave me a contented happy sigh. This was a bit slow for me in places, when I could easily put the book down. None the less, a very good read to make your own heart melt. A bit of heat, low drama, witty banter, and a feeling of real to it! The HEA was stageworthy! I received an ARC through NetGalley and am giving my honest review voluntarily.

About the author

Jennie Marts is the USA Today bestselling author of award-winning books filled with love, laughter, and always a happily ever after. Readers call her books “laugh out loud” funny and the “perfect mix of romance, humor, and steam.” Fic Central claimed one of her books was “the most fun I’ve had reading in years.”She is living her own happily ever after in the mountains of Colorado with her husband, two dogs, and a parakeet who loves to tweet to the oldies. She’s seen every episode of Survivor and loves macaroni and cheese. She’s addicted to Diet Coke, adores Cheetos, and believes you can’t have too many books, shoes, or friends.Her books range from Western romance to cozy mysteries but they all have the charm and appeal of quirky small town life. She loves genre-mashups, like adding romance to her Page Turners cozy mysteries and creating the hockey-playing cowboys in the Cowboys of Creedence. The same small town community comes to life with more animal antics in her Creedence Horse Rescue series. And her sassy heroines and hunky heroes carry over in her heartwarming, feel-good romances from Hallmark Publishing.Jennie loves to hear from readers. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/JennieMartsBooks, or Twitter at @JennieMarts. Visit her at www.jenniemarts.com and sign up for her newsletter to keep up with the latest news and releases.