REVIEW: Cowboy Courage by Carolyn Brown

Cowboy Courage by Carolyn Brown is the sixth book in her Longhorn Canyon series. This author sure can write a sexy cowboy who is also kind, thoughtful and loving. Yes, one who lives by the Cowboy Code.

Rose O’Malley was surprised to see Hudson Baker step through the door of the gift shop in her Great Aunt Molly’s Bread & Breakfast even though she knew she would run into him sometime while she was visiting. Rose is minding the shop while Molly is off on an extended vacation. For Rose it seemed like a good thing to do while on leave from the army. This gives her a chance to think about whether she should reenlist or not. If she decides not to reenlist what will she do? She’s pretty sure she doesn’t want to go back to the commune to live with her parents. She loves her parents, really misses her mother, but she joined the army to escape the too-strict-for-her life in the commune in the first place. Now here she is in Bowie, Texas facing her first love, Hudson Baker. She fell for Hud years ago when she was a young teenager and allowed to attend a public school for a year. In the commune she was homeschooled. She never forgot Hud and here he is and the attraction to him is back and sparking like crazy. Does he feel the attraction too? His was her first kiss. Wonder what his lips on hers would feel like now.

Hudson Baker is co-owner of a local ranch with his brother Tag. He knew Rose was to be in town for a while but it took a couple drive-bys of her aunt’s B&B before he got up the courage to go in. What if she isn’t interested in getting reaquainted? What if she is married or engaged? Needing a birthday present for his sister is the perfect excuse to go in. Hud never forgot Rose even after all these years. Seeing her now confirmed his feelings for her. He still thought about her all the time. He just hopes he can convince Rose to stay here in Texas to explore a life with him.

I’d sure like to meet a Carolyn Brown cowboy in person. Mz. Brown sure found the perfect match for Hud in Rose O’Malley. They just seem to be made for each other. When you add in all the other great characters in this story you have a super cast. Quirky Great Aunt Luna who shows up at the B&B after a fight with her longtime partner steals the show and makes for some fun, laughing-outloud scenes. I loved seeing the characters from the earlier books in the series again. Even the Fab Five, favorites of mine, appear to entertain the reader. This is a fun.very entertaining story. I just love Carolyn Brown’s voice and it comes out loud and clear in this book. All you’all are gonna love this!
 

Book Info:

Publication: January 28th 2020 | Forever | Longhorn Canyon #6

Love gets a second chance in this charming cowboy romance from a New York Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller.

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, for the first time in print!