Title: My Cowboy Homecoming
Series: The Cowboys, Book 3
Author: Z.A. Maxfield
Genre: Contemporary Romance, M/M Romance
Sensuality Rating: Erotic
Source: review copy provided via NetGalley
Published: December 2, 2014 by Intermix
A sense of duty brings a soldier home…but a passionate cowboy makes him want to stay.
After his brother’s tragic death, Tripp has to leave the army and return to New Mexico to take care of his mother while his father is in prison for arson. Seeking work at the J-Bar Ranch, Tripp is immediately drawn to injured cowboy Lucho Reyes, whose foot was accidentally crushed by a rescue horse. But will the sins of the father interfere with the desires of the son? Tripp’s father may be responsible for the death of Lucho’s grandfather. Now Tripp must balance caring for his mother, repairing his father’s damages, and trying to win the heart of a man who has every reason to hate him and his family
Reviewed by: J9
In a Nutshell: Very good romance with charming characters and a passionate relationship.
The Set Up: Tripp’s mother needs him to come home but the weight of his father’s crimes nearly destroy him. Tripp meets fellow cowboy Lucho and sparks fly until Lucho realizes it’s Tripp’s father who committed a hate crime against Lucho’s family. Tripp tries to repair his father’s damages and in doing so many win Lucho’s heart as well.
Why I Read This Book: I enjoyed the first two books in this series and will continue it.
What I Liked: Tripp is an utterly charming character. We see Tripp struggle to return home where everyone sees him as an extension of his evil father; we see his love for his flawed mother and his commitment to bettering his own life. I loved the way Tripp retains his sense of humor, as when he brings grouchy Lucho dinner. Tripp has had lots of trauma in his past but he won’t give-in to it and I loved this.
Lucho is a perfect match for Tripp. He understands Tripp’s family responsibilities and wants to help him cope. Lucho’s family of Mexican-Americans is well written, as is the lovely ranch Lucho and Tripp work on (and that features the couples from the previous series books).
What I Also Liked: The relationship between Tripp and Lucho is one of friends and lovers. They way they joke with each other and then comfort each other is lovely to read. They have a sexual chemistry that leaps off the page but they also have an intense emotional connection. Lucho sees Tripp needs professional help and he doesn’t hesitate to tell Tripp so they can tackle it together. Tripp and Lucho are a couple I can see together long after the last page is read.
What I Didn’t Like: Nothing, really enjoyed this read.
IMO: This story featuring homespun cowboys in a sexy, emotional romance was just the read I enjoyed and can recommend.
J9’s Rating:
J9’s reviews for other books in this series:
My Cowboy Heart, Book 1
My Heartache Cowboy, Book 2
I just downloaded the first three books.
ReplyDeleteSo I bought this one and the two books before it, and I loved them. Thanks for pointing them out to me. Now I can't wait for the next one to come out.
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