Big Bad Cowboy

by Carly Bloom

Travis Blake had dreams that stretched beyond Big Verde, Texas. He never planned on running his family ranch or becoming a father, but when his little brother gets into trouble, Travis must return home to pick up the pieces. With the ranch struggling, this big, bad cowboy needs all the extra income he can get. But he never expected to compete for a big job with the irresistible woman he shared a steamy, unforgettable, no-strings Halloween fling with. Trouble is she has no idea it was him...

Maggie Mackey needs this job and she knows she can do it better than anyone-especially Travis Blake. Good thing her mind is occupied with memories of that sexy, masked man dressed as the Big Bad Wolf. The texts he's still sending make her blush-and leave her wanting more. But what happens when the masks come off and Maggie finds herself face-to-face with the cowboy competition that's everything she never knew she wanted?

• ISBN10: 1538763435
• ISBN13: 9781538763438
• Publish Date: 30 October 2018
• Publish Status: Cancelled
• Out of Print: 29 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Forever
• Format: Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[leelu92]

YES! I loved this book!

Ms. Bloom is a new to me and debut author and I super happy that I found her. This year, I've read a number of cowboy books from Forever and I've been VERY happy with all of them.

Ms. Bloom created a book that contains a number of factors that check off my boxes. Cowboy- check.
4.5 stars ✨
Small town romance-check an entertaining cast of characters that do not fail to entertain.

Travis and Maggie certainly had chemistry to spare and I enjoyed Travis's story. He comes back to a town that has no regard for his family and he's got a long road to hoe. I loved his dedication and how he came to truly love and care for his nephew. Maggie was a fun character to experience and I love her fire. While this book was a love story about Maggie and Travis, for me, it was so much more. Experiencing Maggie and Travis find their way to each was great but I also enjoyed how they grew to understand and grow into their roles within the community.

Great book and a great start to a series that I cannot wait to read more of.

*Copy provided by publisher.

[thebookdisciple]

Small town, former 'ugly duckling' girl, and the town's black sheep family collide in Big Bad Cowboy. Maggie is just 'one of the guys' and she is tired of it. Travis is only in town long enough to sell the family farm and get his nephew settled with an appropriate caregiver. Turns out, neither of them are gonna be happy with whats in store.

Travis' father was a ne'er do well right up until his death and his brother is currently in prison, so the Blake family isn't exactly the crown jewel of the town. Travis wants to sell the farm and get back to Austin FAST. He hates the gossip and drama of the tiny town. Maggie has created a successful business for herself and she is proud of it. She just wants her BFF JD to see her as more than a friend. Of course, he crushes that dream quick leading Maggie to engage in a one night stand with a stranger....who later turns out to be Travis!

Travis is a bit of a disaster. He just got out of the army and now he has a farm and a child to care for. Henry, his nephew, just lost his mom to cancer and his dad (Travis' brother) is in prison. These two together are just a ticking time bomb! Neither of them knows what the heck to do. However, despite Travis' hesitation and initial desire to settle Henry with someone else, they bond. Its sweet and endearing in a way to see these two battle it out.

I had a harder time liking Maggie. She is so determined to 'prove' herself. She's uptight and rigid. Perhaps that is why she was good for Travis-they are opposites in a lot of ways. She has nothing but drive and direction and he is a lost boy raising a boy!

Big Bad Cowboy combines the small town romance with a bit of enemies to lovers and a dash of a fairy tale vibe to give you a sexy read! Fans of cowboy romances and single dad tropes will love this!

 

• POV: 3rd


• Tears: no


• Trope: single dad, enemies to lovers, small town


• Triggers: none


• Series/Standalone: standalone


• Cliffhanger: (show spoiler)[no] (hide spoiler)


• HEA: (show spoiler)[yes] (hide spoiler)

Tough Luck Cowboy by AJ Pine, Stone Cold Cowboy by Jennifer Ryan, Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas by Carolyn Brown, Cowboy SEAL Christmas by Nicole Helm ...then you will probably like Big Bad Cowboy!

 

Big Bad Cowboy

 

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