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My Cowboy Valentine: An Anthology Kindle Edition
A kiss from a cowboy . . .
Be Mine, Cowboy by New York Times–bestselling author Jane Porter
Years ago, Rachel James gave Cade King an ultimatum, and he walked. Heartbroken, Rachel moved on. Life is tough as a single mom, but Rachel is doing just fine.
Now Cade’s back after burning up the rodeo circuit, and things are different. He’s sober, but with one burning regret. He has some work to do to show Rachel he’s changed—but he’s up to the challenge.
Hill Country Cupid by award-winning author Tanya Michaels
Tess knows what young Bailey Calhoun wants: a mom. So when she sees shy cowboy Nick Calhoun giving someone the eye, Tess goes into full matchmaking mode.
Nick is happy to have Tess’s help—but her matchmaking backfires. How can he convince his cupid that she’s the one he wants?
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarlequin American Romance
- Publication dateFebruary 1, 2013
- File size3183 KB
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About the Author
Tanya Michaels is an award-winning author of over forty romances, a six-time RITA nominee and the mom of two highly imaginative kids. Alas, Tanya's hobbies of reading, oil-painting and cooking keep her much too busy to iron clothes. She and her husband are living out their slightly wrinkled happily-ever-after in Atlanta, but you can always find Tanya on Twitter, where she chats with followers about books, family and TV shows ranging from Outlander to iZombie.
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The weatherman had said the unseasonably mild temperatures and dry conditions were supposed to hold through the weekend, which was a good thing as Rachel James's childhood friend Mia Jenkins was getting married tomorrow, and while the party tent might be heated and fully protected from the elements, no one liked slogging through muddy or slushy gardens in formal wear. Not the bride or the guests or the cake baker.
And Rachel was both a guest and the cake baker.
"What do you think?" Rachel asked as Mia swirled a finger across the frosting-covered spatula before popping her finger in her mouth.
Mia sighed, rolling her eyes with pleasure. "Yum. Heavenly. Melt-in-your-mouth buttercream with just the right amount of vanilla. How come my frosting never tastes this good?"
"Because you probably worry about the amount of sugar and butter in your icing. I don't." Rachel crossed her arms over her chest, creasing her white apron, feeling ridiculously pleased with herself as she studied the tiered wedding cake, all four layers swagged with delicate swells and scallops of icing that resembled Belgium lace. "You like the cake?"
"I love my cake. It's beyond gorgeous, and you know it, so stop fishing for compliments."
Rachel grinned and gathered the stainless-steel bowls, carrying them to the kitchen sink. As she turned the faucet on, her gaze lifted to the window and the view beyond. The kitchen window overlooked the small, fenced backyard, which seemed even smaller right now with the mountain of cardboard boxes stacked next to the detached garage. Her smile faded as she looked at the boxes. She'd been packing for weeks, was nearly done. Just had bedrooms and the kitchen stuff left to pack, and now that Mia's wedding cake was finished, Rachel could box up all of her baking things.
"Can't believe you're moving," Mia said, joining her at the sink and getting a glimpse of the U-Haul moving boxes outside.
Rachel made a soft, inarticulate sound as she turned the tap off. "Can't believe I lost Grandma's house. She'd die if she knew."
"Maybe it's a good thing she's already dead, then," Mia said drily.
"That's horrible!" Rachel spluttered, reaching for a dish towel, uncertain if she should laugh or cry or both.
"It is, but it's the truth."
For a moment Rachel struggled to speak and then she blurted, "Today would have been her birthday. I've been thinking about her all day."
"Oh, Rachel! I know you still miss her so much."
"I do. I really do."
Mia wrapped an arm around Rachel's shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "But knowing your grandmother, she would have been beside herself if she realized what she did to you, deferring her property taxes all those years."
For a moment Rachel let herself relax into the hug. It was so rare that she revealed weakness, so rare that she took comfort from anyone, but she needed the hug right now. It was brutal losing her home, but she wasn't the only one this had happened to, and she wasn't going to cry over spilled milk. What happened had happened, and there was nothing she could do about it but move forward and have a good attitude.
Gently, Rachel disengaged from the hug. "It's not Grandma's fault. I knew money was tight and yet I let her help us she was always giving to us, trying to help me with bills. I should have asked her where the money was coming from."
"She probably wouldn't have told you, though. She loved Tommy so much. Loved having the two of you with her."
Mia was right about that, Rachel thought. Grandma loved having family around. She always said family gave life meaning.
Mia looked anxious. "You're really okay moving while we're gone?"
"Have a moving company and everything. I'm good. And you shouldn't be worrying about us. You're getting married tomorrow. This is about you right now."
"But I hate your new apartment complex. It's awful"
"It's fine. And it's cheap, as well as close to Tommy's sitter."
"I wish I'd had the money to help you."
"Mia, stop."
Mia nibbled on her thumb. "I can name a half-dozen folks right now who would have helped you if you'd asked"
"Not going to impose on people. This is my problem.
Not theirs."
"But they're your friends"
"And I appreciate them, but I'm not going to ask for handouts."
"It'd be a loan, Rachel."
"A loan I can't pay back." Rachel shot her a dark look.
"Cakes pay basic bills, but they won't make me rich." Peeling off her apron, she glanced at the clock on the old kitchen stove. "Isn't your rehearsal starting at four?"
Mia checked her watch and shrieked. "It's almost four already, and I haven't picked up the bridesmaids' dresses or the shoes, and I still have a twenty-five minute drive"
"Don't panic," Rachel answered, rushing with her to the front door, "and don't drive crazy. You'll get there, and you're the bride. No one's going anywhere," she added, swinging open the front door.
"You're the best, Rache." Mia took a step and then froze on the doorstep. "Cade?" Mia squeaked, eyes widening with surprise.
Rachel glanced past Mia to the tall cowboy on the porch, and the air caught in her throat.
Cade.
Cade.
Her heart stuttered, staggered, and she blinked, certain he'd disappear, certain he was an apparition. But even after blinking twice, he was still there, one hand hooked on his massive silver belt buckle, and a bouquet of yellow roses in the other, six-two without his boots and cowboy hat, and even taller wearing both. He was wearing both.
"Hello, darlin'," he said. "Mia," he added, giving Rachel's friend a nod.
Mia blushed. "Long time no see."
"It's been a while," he agreed, his tone grave.
Rachel could only stare at him as she dragged air into her lungs, hating the bittersweet pain that filled her heart. It'd been five years since Cade King had walked away from her, and he'd gone without a backward glance, shattering her heart into a thousand pieces.
"Congratulations on your third consecutive title. We're all proud of you" Mia broke off as she caught sight of Rachel's expression. "Anyway, I was just leaving. Take care."
"You, too, Mia."
And then with a swift, speculative glance in Rachel's direction, Mia was gone, dashing down the front steps, heading for the driveway.
For a moment the only sound was Mia's car door slamming and her engine starting. Rachel swallowed hard and forced herself to look at Cade, still unable to believe he was here. But he was here. And he was even bigger and more ruggedly handsome than she'd remembered.
"Cade," she whispered, shocked, numb, dumbfounded. He had been completely absent from her life for over five years so why was he here now?
"Rachel."
"What what .are you doing here?"
"It's your grandmother's birthday. Brought her some flowers."
He'd remembered Grandma. She ground her teeth together, her eyes burning. Was this real? Was he real? And God forgive her, was he sober?
"I probably should have called," he added gruffly, "but I wanted to surprise her."
Rachel blinked and struggled to find her voice. Just when she'd thought everyone had forgotten her grandmother, Cade showed up with birthday flowers. Yellow roses. Her favorite. "That's nice of you."
Dusky color warmed his high, hard cheekbones. "Can I come in?"
She nodded, stepping back to open the door wider. He dipped his head and, crossing her threshold, he removed his cowboy hat, revealing his glossy black hair. "Is this a bad time?"
It had been years since she had last seen him. Years since she had last heard his warm honeyed accent, a voice so rich with the Texas south that even in winter she felt the heat of an invisible sun and the caress of a breeze. He looked surprisingly good but different, too. He was leaner than she remembered, tanner, healthier, his blue eyes so clear.
"No," she said unsteadily, aware that she'd need to pick up Tommy by four forty-five but she had a half hour. She closed the front door behind Cade, catching a whiff of his fragrance as she stepped towards him. The scent was light and a little spicy, but it suited him, and made her head spin.
"Mia looks well," he said.
"She's doing great."
His gaze searched hers for a moment. "And you? How are you?"
This was strange so strange, she thought. "Good. I'm good."
"Glad to hear it."
For a moment neither of them seemed to know what to say and Rachel's stomach did a series of somersaults that made her wish she'd eaten something today to counter the cups of coffee she'd drunk earlier. Then she remembered her manners. "Would you like to sit down?" she asked, and subtly tugged on the hem of her red T-shirt, drawing it lower over the waistband of her faded jeans, glad she'd gotten rid of the shapeless apron. She wished she could pull the rubber band out of her hair, but that would be too obvious.
"Yes. Thank you."
She led the way into the small, oddly formal living room, with its old-fashioned Empire sofa and matching armchairs, all still upholstered in its original yellow silk. Cade sat down on the edge of the sofa cushion, looking far too big for the antique sofa's dainty lines.
"Would you like something to drink" She flushed. "Coffee, tea," she added hurri...
Product details
- ASIN : B009YF5AYS
- Publisher : Harlequin American Romance; Original edition (February 1, 2013)
- Publication date : February 1, 2013
- Language : English
- File size : 3183 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Print length : 219 pages
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About the author
USA Today, and New York Times bestselling author of 75+ romances and women's fiction titles, Jane Porter has been a finalist for the prestigious RITA award six times, with her Tule Publishing novella, Take Me, Cowboy, winning the Novella Category July 2014. Today, Jane has over 15 million copies in print, including her wildly popular Flirting with Forty, a novel picked by Redbook Magazine as it's Red Hot Summer Read in 2006 before being turned into a Lifetime movie in 2008 starring Heather Locklear. In 2021 two of Jane's Taming of the Sheenan romances were turned into original movies for the Great American Family Network. Jane holds an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco and makes her home in sunny San Clemente, CA with her surfer husband, three sons, and three dogs. You can learn more about Jane at janeporter.com.
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Jane Porters story Be Mine, Cowboy is a honest and heartwarming story dealing with hard everyday problems but it's a Harlequin so you are guaranteed a happy ending.
It's the first Harlequin American Romance story I have read by Jane Porter but I can honestly say that I loved the story. It made my cry and laugh and had two great characters in it. The heroine, Rachel and the hero, Cade.
I love reading Jane Porters Harlequin Presents and I truly love them, but I read the Harlequin Presents when I need a big romantic story.
This is different, more honest to real story that you easily can relate to. It deals with everyday problems and I like that. I can highly recommend this story for Valentines Day.
Tanya Michaels story Hill Country Cupid is also a great heartwarming story. It's the first story by Tanya Michaels that I have read but surely not my last.
My Cowboy Valentne is two shorter stories set around Valentines Day.Be Mine, Cowboy and
Hill Country Cupid. Both also have cowboys,kids & romance.
Rachel is a single mom and things are tight. Her son is 4 and has special needs. He is cute. Rachel is trying her best to give her son what he needs. She has lost her home and then things get worse.
Cade is a rodeo champion and a acholic. 5 years ago Rachel wanted him to get help with his drinking. If he did not then they were done. Cade chose boose over Rachel. Now Cade is sober and he is back. Will he remain sober and can they work things out.
I know that boose can really mess up peoples lives. It is hard to believe in acholics word. But they can change with hard work. I like both Rachel and Cade's characters in the book. They both have faults and good traits. They are likeable.
I enjoyed reading Jane's story and will look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Hill Country Cupid Tess sees the single father Nick looking shyly at another single mother of one of her balet students. Tess decides that Nick needs help to connect to his high school dream girl.
Nick was shy. He had a stuttering problem as a young kid. He is a good caring father.
When Tess shocks him by telling him that she would help him to get the other women.
Things don't go as planned.
I like Nick he does not give up on when things are important to him. It was too short I wanted more.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley.
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A Kiss From A Cowboy...
Be Mine, Cowboy by Jane Porter
Years ago, Rachel James gave Cade King an ultimatum, and he walked. Heartbroken, Rachel moved on. Life is tough as a single mom, but Rachel is doing just fine.
Now Cade's back after burning up the rodeo circuit, and things are different. He's sober, but with one burning regret. He has some work to do to show Rachel he's changed-but he's up to the challenge.
Hill Country Cupid by Tanya Michaels
Tess knows what young Bailey Calhoun wants: a mom. So when she sees shy cowboy Nick Calhoun giving someone the eye, Tess goes into full matchmaking mode.
Nick is happy to have Tess's help...but her matchmaking backfires. How can he convince his cupid that she's the one he wants?
02/05/2013 PUB Harlequin Imprint: Harlequin American Romance ISBN: 9780373754427
Porter's story has all of the pathos of a great tragedy: a rodeo star who's a recovering alcoholic and a single mother with an autistic child who's about to be evicted from the only home she's ever known. Still in the midst of such a dire situation, Rachel shows great strength and humor as she raises her son. It doesn't take Cade long to figure out that Rachel's the only girl for him, but will Rachel be able to trust him again?
Michaels' story is liberally laced with her trademark humor starting with the premise: town matchmaker Tess thinks it's high time the women of Fredericksburg took note of single father Nick. Even though this story of playing cupid seems light, Michaels weaves in some truly emotional moments revolving around the underlying vulnerabilities of both Tess and Nick. When Tess's tutelage helps Nick find his confidence, will he be able to convince Tess that she's the only valentine for him?
Tanya Michaels's Hill Country Cupid is one of the sweetest stories of unexpected romance I've read in a while. I loved the handsome hero who still feels like the awkward teen he once was and the heroine who doesn't see her own appeal until it's through the eyes of another.
All in all, I'd recommend this duet of novellas for anyone looking for a sweet American Romance for Valentine's Day.