About the Book
Book: Marry Me for Real, Cowboy
Author: Valerie Comer
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release Date: September 8, 2020
Adam Cavanagh’s rodeo championship tastes like dirt after a competitor’s critical injury, but going home to his family’s Montana ranch isn’t much of an improvement. If not even the coveted trophy earns his stepfather’s respect, what will it take?
Riley Dunning’s quick thinking is all that’s keeping her body, soul, and principles together, but demanding a kiss from a hunky cowboy to deter the weirdo following her might be taking things too far… especially when the cowboy comes up with a risky plan that might offer them both stability. If it doesn’t backfire completely.
Will a fake engagement give Adam and Riley the leg up they each need, or will the cost to their hearts be too high? Because neither believes the other will want to marry them… for real.
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MY REVIEW
Oh my do I love a good cowboy story. Maybe it’s because I’m from Texas but cowboys, ranches and romance make a great combination. I am excited about this new series and it promises to be a bumpy yet exciting time for readers. Adam is definitely a cowboy with his many successes in rodeos. It was hard to read about why he stopped what he loved doing. I think he blames himself a little for the accident that he witnessed. It was hard for him to see his friend injured without knowing if he was going to be okay.
The dynamics of Adam’s family is chaotic at times with a step father and step brothers. Adam has a plan to win back the ranch that was his dads but I knew right away trouble was ahead. Riley is in need of rescuing and running into Adam may be just what she needs. I did chuckle at the scheme they planned because let’s face it, deceiving someone is never good. Oh you can read the story and find out what Adam and Riley have planned but beware of the emotional tug on your heart. Yes I cheered for them to stop the charade and fess up. I wanted them to realize that only bad will come from lying.
I liked when Adam had a look at himself and realized he called himself a Christian but he sure wasn’t acting like one. Riley isn’t much better with her need to run away from her problems back home. I really liked how the author presented characters who were willing to be deceitful for monetary gain. They have a hard lesson in front of them and it makes for a great reminder that the “ the love of money is the root of all evil.”The author delivers a great story about forgiveness, integrity and love. I loved getting to know the characters in this series and can’t wait for the next installment.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
About the Author
Valerie Comer is a USA Today bestselling author and a two-time Word Award winner. She writes engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith into her green clean romances.
Valerie’s life on a small farm in western Canada provides the seed for stories of contemporary Christian romance. She only hopes her imaginary friends enjoy their happily-ever-afters as much as she does hers, shared with her husband, adult kids, and adorable granddaughters.
More from Valerie
Oh, cowboys…
Four years after I began publishing farm romances, I added my first cowboy romance series to the lineup. “It’s not that different,” I told myself and anyone who would listen. “Ranches are almost the same as farms. A few more horses, a few less random other animals!”
Ah, but cowboys are deemed more attractive than farmers! Maybe it’s their uniform. You know, a Stetson. Plaid snap-front shirts under denim jackets. Well-worn jeans. Cowboy boots. That combo looks better on a book cover than the stereotypical farmer in a straw hat, overalls, and rubber boots!
Whether focusing on cowboys, farmers, or gardeners, all of my green clean romances feature engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith. Are the characters perfect Christians? Nope. No more than you and I are. There’s always room to grow.
In Marry Me for Real, Cowboy, the first story in my new Cavanagh Cowboys Romance, Adam decides a fiancée is just what he needs to impress his stepfather. Not that Adam wants to get married any time soon, but surely it won’t come to that! But… how long do you think it will take for him to realize that he’s living a lie and not trusting God to handle his future? What will his path be to resolve his lack of faith as well as move forward both in romance and in his relationship with his stepdad? You may have to read Marry Me for Real, Cowboy and find out!
— Valerie Comer
Blog Stops
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deb’s Book Review, October 7
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For Him and My Family, October 9
The Book Chic Blog, October 9
Inklings and notions, October 10
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Locks, Hooks and Books, October 11
Simple Harvest Reads, October 11 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 12
Ashley’s Bookshelf, October 13
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Artistic Nobody, October 14 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Vicky Sluiter, October 14
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 15
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, October 16
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, October 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 17
Blossoms and Blessings, October 17
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 18
Britt Reads Fiction, October 18
Splashes of Joy, October 19
Book Love, October 19 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Valerie is giving away the grand prize package of a complete paperback set of all six books in the Saddle Springs Romance series!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/101db/marry-me-for-real-cowboy-celebration-tour-giveaway
To know Wil, one would probably not think of him as an author. He is a husband, a father, a Christian, a veteran, a business owner, and a servant. He has led a life of bold and diverse experiences that immediately capture one’s attention. Wil has an unexpected artistic and creative side—something that might be considered uncommon, given his life’s works. Wil’s greatest inner strength is his expression and creativity. His life’s works give a credit to his writing that few other fiction authors possess. This generates a vivid degree of realism above and beyond other works of fiction.
Amazon bestselling author Patrick E. Craig is a lifelong writer and musician who left a successful music career to become a pastor in 1986. In 2007 he retired to concentrate on writing and publishing fiction books. In 2013, Harvest House Publishers published his first Amish series, Apple Creek Dreams. Patrick and his wife, Judy, live in Idaho. They have two daughters and Five grandchildren. Patrick is represented by the Steve Laube Agency
Thomas Nye writes novels about Amish life, with a touch of romance, and a foundation of faith in Christ. He and his wife, Shari, live on her family farm where they raised five children. They have seven grandchildren and a team of draft horses. Thomas walks a mail route for the US Postal Service. It keeps him close to nature and a affords many quiet hours in which to dream up novels. “Over three decades of friendships with Amish neighbors has revealed a simple wisdom that inspires my writing.” To find out more about Thomas Nye and his books, visit: amishhorses.blogspot.com
Murray Pura has over twenty-four novels to his credit and, in addition, has published dozens of short stories, novellas,,and poems along with numerous books of non-fiction. He has worked with Baker, Barbour, Zondervan, Harvest House, MillerWords, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Harper One and Elk Lake Publishing. His fiction has won or been short listed for a number of literary prizes. Pura has lived in the UK, the Middle East, the USA and Canada. He now makes his home in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.
Amos Wyse was born in the Midwest. Spending a great deal of his youth around good, hard-working farmers, those who lived near them and worked with them. When writing, he keeps those people and the life lessons they taught close by.