A Family for the Cowboy Cop
Book Summary
To catch a thief? Or to capture her heart?
Denver detective Jase Virtue has one assignment: return to his hometown of Violet Ridge, catch an escaped bank robber, go back to Denver. Staying at Cassie O’Neal’s farm isn’t part of the plan. But the single mom and her two young children need protection—even if she is the robber’s half sister and suspected accomplice. Bonding with the O’Neals, and a sweet little hen, has Jase wondering if he can truly trust Cassie. Because she makes him long for the home and happily-ever-after he never thought he deserved.
My Thoughts
A Family for the Cowboy Cop by Tanya Agler is a charming story. I enjoyed getting to know Jase, Cassie, and Cassie’s children. We also get to catch up with Jase’s family (from the first two A Violet Ridge Novels). I enjoyed the humor in the story. I had to laugh when Blossom, one of the hens, took a liking to Jase. I liked Cassie’s farm and what she was trying to accomplish. I do not know how she managed to get so much done on her own (I would have been worn out by lunch). Trust, forgiveness, family, and love are some of the themes in the story. The first couple of chapters were a tad long, so the story had a slow start. Once I got past those chapters, the story picked up. I liked the tension in the story courtesy of the escaped criminal (had me wondering what would happen next). A Family for the Cowboy Cop is the third A Violet Ridge Novel. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I am looking forward to reading the next A Violet Ridge Novel.
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Giveaway
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Family for the Cowboy Cop comes out July 29 and it can be preordered from Amazon* and Harlequin. The first two A Violet Ridge Novels are The Triplets' Holiday Miracle and Saving the Rancher. The fourth A Violet Ridge Novel comes out November 25 and it is The Cowboy's Christmas Match (I cannot wait to read it). If you follow Tanya Agler on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release. Thank you for dropping by today. I am off to rest. I am experiencing severe back pain (part of my fibromyalgia) and, according to the doctor, rest is the best medicine. It gives me an opportunity to catch up on my reading. I hope that you have a joyful day. Take care and Happy Reading!
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