Ride Me Cowboy's Fake Relationship ARC review

 

Ride Me Cowboy's Fake Relationship by Elsie James, the second short novel from the Kingridge Ranch series, continues on telling the story of the ranch and the Kingridge brothers. 

The focus on this second story is on Bowen Kingridge, the operations manager of the ranch. He is already a protective person, even before Priya Pratt and eventually the Southern Knights NFL team show up to the Kingridge Ranch. 

“being with a real man made me into a real woman” 

Priya Pratt turns his world upside down in all the good ways. She comes to the ranch as a marketing professional and eventually becomes so much more. She is often more shy in person than when she is in marketing business mode. The fact that her father owns the Southern Knights team and that her ex fiance is on that team as well accelerates the potential of the relationship of Priya and Bowen. 

“a need clawing at my insides”

As always promised with an Elsie James writing, there is a happy ever after that leaves you wanting more. I can't wait until the next one comes out in this series. 

Thank you to Instalove Influencers and Elsie James for this advanced reader copy. Sorry it took a few extra days for this review.... I have a newborn! I had to put down the e-book occasionally. 

Rope Me, Cowboy's Single Mom by Elsie James ARC Review

Rope Me, Cowboy's Single Mom by Elsie James is very similar to her other books I have read but she's added a few great modern changes. As always, Elsie James has given us a happy ever after and left us wanting more. 

This second-chance romance introduces the audience to Cassidy and Alex. Cassidy was once the babysitter for Alex and his brothers. Cassidy has always been the one for Alex, whether either one of them realized it back then or in the beginning of now or not. These two must go through challenges together and separate to come back together stronger than they can realize. 

Rope Me, Cowboy's Single Mom also has some more comedic moments than some of the other Elsie James books. Some humor comes from the childhood innocence of Connor, Cassidy's nine-year-old son. Some other comedic moments come from the narrator, the town gossip podcaster. This podcaster reminds me of the xoxo Gossip Girl in the way it is written, is kept anonymous, and the way it comes across. Someone happened to lose red silk panties in the haybarn after a town event, for example. 

Elsie James has written another great story that I wanted more from but left herself many options to continue on into other stories. I can't wait until her next one becomes available. The fact she promises a happy ever after gets to be a bonus each time. 

Thank you to Elsie James and Instalove Influencers for this opportunity to review! 

 New to Amazon are some Kindergarten level products that can help teachers, homeschooling families, parents, and other educators with the Common Core curriculum. I created these using AI from the non-state specific guidelines. 

The first Kindergarten product is entitled Kindergarten Common Core English Language Arts: Engaging Lessons for Early Literacy Mastery and is available as an e-book, paperback, and hardcover. It is also available from Kindle Unlimited as well. There are lessons, activities, and worksheets at your fingertips to make learning fun for children and the activities have the steps laid out for you so there is little to no confusion whether these activities are done at home or in the traditional classroom.

Find it here: Amazon.com: Kindergarten Common Core English Language Arts: Engaging Lessons for Early Literacy Mastery eBook : Bradley, Tabitha: Kindle Store

The second Kindergarten product is entitled Kindergarten Common Core Math Adventures and is available the same methods as the book above. Many of these math lessons and activities are hands on and tactile so that these concepts can be grasped while still having fun. 

Find it here: Amazon.com: Kindergarten Common Core Math Adventures eBook : Bradley, Tabitha: Kindle Store

Father's Day Gift Ideas

 Father's Day is just around the corner. Here are few ideas that might just be what you are looking for.

Unique Gifts: Items like a mug, photo frame, or keychain with a special message or photo. How about a wooden eyeglass holder? Find it here. There is this beverage cooler that dad just might need as well.

Tech Gadgets: Depending on his interests, you could consider a new smartwatch, wireless earbuds, or a gadget for his hobby.

Outdoor Gear: If he enjoys outdoor activities, consider items like a new tent, camping stove, or hiking backpack. A camping cutlery kit might be just what he needs.

Books or Audiobooks: Get him a book or an audiobook by his favorite author or on a topic he's interested in.

Movies or Other Media: Get a movie or TV show that he has wanted to watch or has been looking for. Father of the Bride might be a great option. Find it here. Father Knows Best may be another classic option. Find it here.

DIY Kits: If he enjoys hands-on projects, consider a DIY kit like brewing beer, building a model, or woodworking. This sneaker cleaning kit may work for a busy dad as well. Find it here. There is also a bicycle puncture repair kit that might just be the thing he needs.

Sports Equipment: If he's into sports, consider upgrading his equipment or getting tickets to a game of his favorite team.

Gourmet Treats: Treat him to his favorite gourmet foods like chocolates, cheeses, or specialty coffee.

Experience Gifts: Plan a special outing or experience, such as tickets to a concert, a cooking class, or a round of golf.

Time Together: Sometimes the best gift is spending quality time together. Plan a day out doing activities he loves or have a family barbecue.

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Mother's Day 2024 ideas

 Mother’s Day is just around the corner so it is time to start thinking of a great gift idea. Maybe you are like me and don’t know what to normally get so this year I decided to come up with a few ideas so that we could help each other out. Do you have other ideas? Feel free to share!

1. A movie such as Mr. Mom or Mr. Troop Mom Found here and here. Extra points if you arrange a movie night together.

2. A book such as Backstreet Mom, Laugh Anyway Mom, World’s Greatest Mom Jokes and Observations, and  Jokes for Mom,  Found here, here, here, and  here. And yes, the Backstreet Mom book is written by one of the Backstreet Boys’ moms.

3. A planner such as Busy Mom’s Planner, Found here

4. Something you heard your mom mention that she likes but you know she wouldn't buy herself

Need a few more ideas? Here are some ideas from Barnes and Noble. Here are some ideas from BAM. Even better, BAM has 50% off options.

This post does contain affiliate links, which means I could receive a small kickback if you were to purchase using these links.

The Inn: Findlay Farm by Elsie James review

From Goodreads:

A cheerful, curvy, reporter and a grumpy, reclusive, rancher stuck together romance

Findlay Farm Book One

She's a city girl trying to make a name for herself. He's a reclusive rancher, desperate to protect his family's privacy. But could one night stuck together at the farm change everything?

Welcome to Findlay Farm. For the ranchers, it's work until the sun goes down, and love until the cows come home. Findlay Farms is a collection of steamy romances with curvy women and the hard-working rancher heroes who fall for them. As always this collection comes with a promise of no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after.

The Findlay Farm Collection by Elsie James

Read this book if you're ready to escape reality, fall in love on a farm, and laugh along the way.

Grab your cowboy boots and fall in love tonight!

91 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 13, 2023

The Inn: Findlay Farm by Elsie James was the kind of read I was looking for. It has cowboys, curvier women, some struggle, a happy ending, and enough steam to keep you wanting more.

Summer Bradley is out of her element when her work sends her out to Findlay Farms to do a journalistic piece on them and the history of their farm. She decides to dress the part in the cutest cottage core or woodland fairy outfits that she can find. That is what a real farm girl wears after all, right?

What she doesn’t expect is to meet Jameson Findlay, the eldest and the one in charge. He is more than just stunningly attractive. He is as solid as they come but can Summer get past the gruff, no-nonsense, equal parts unsettling and pure comfort, grumpy yet somehow charming persona that he leads off with and meets the man underneath?

Maybe. If a huge snowstorm has anything to say about it. The steam factor goes into full effect after Summer tries to drive her Jeep out of the snowstorm to leave the farm. Jameson prevents her from leaving and gets her to stay in the big house with him until the snow melts.

Jameson and Summer appear to be opposites, but, in the end, they realize that they need each other after all.

This novella was a read that I struggled to take breaks from reading. I was caught up in Summer and Jameson. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the Findlay Farm series as well as a few other Elsie James books I was able to find.

Three Cowboys and A Baby by Kate Pearce Book Review

 From Goodreads

Three sexy cowboys find their lives upended in surprising ways in this sweet and sexy new trilogy of feel-good contemporary westerns from Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Morgantown series.

In this fun and sexy new series debut from  New York Times  bestselling author Kate Pearce,  a real cowboy doesn’t back down from a challenge—even when an unexpected arrival shakes up his world . . .

 

When an old military buddy turns up at the ranch he shares with two friends, Noah Harding never imagines the friend will skip out overnight and leave his baby boy behind. Noah will have some choice parenting advice to offer when the baby’s mother turns up, but until then, he’ll do his best to take care of the little one. Yet when a relieved Jen finally tracks down her son, Noah realizes the story is more complicated than he thought. And soon, so are his feelings for Jen . . .

 

Jen Rossi doesn’t expect much from her unreliable ex, but she’s shocked to return from an extended mission and discover he’s abandoned their son with three men she doesn’t know. Not that Noah isn’t doing a good job as fill-in daddy. In fact, there seems to be very little the straight-talking cowboy can’t do. And with a winter storm settling in, and close quarters making it impossible to deny their chemistry, this temporary solution might just become the key to forever . . .

Three Cowboys and a Baby by Kate Pearce is a great slow-burn small-town Western romance with just a little steam. I technically read these out of order (reviewed the second book first for Harlequin Junkie, the book coming out soon). I am so glad I found an e-book version of Three Cowboys and a Baby on Overdrive through one of my libraries.

Dave leaves his kid, Sky, with his ex-military buddies when he has to leave for Africa, and Sky’s mom, Jen, isn’t back from her Navy ship midwife assignment. It seems neither parent will be winning any Parent of the Year awards anytime soon. Once Jen finally gets off her Navy ship and figures out where Sky is (which is a whole ordeal itself), a lot of truth comes out. Especially since they didn’t know Jen was a lot like them!

Once Jen finally finds where Sky is, she hikes to where the ex-military buddies live. It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal to her, despite the snow and more snow in the forecast. So when she gets to their ranch, they are all under a roof for quite a while. Out of the three lucky men, Noah seems to be the one. At least for now and maybe forever. 

There are funny moments in Three Cowboys and a Baby as well. One example is when Sky is teething and he is given a frozen plastic chew bone for dogs, unused by the way. 

There are also a few heartfelt moments such as Sky’s first steps and his first time saying No-No (Noah) and Mama. There is also the scene where Jen has to step up with her midwife training to reset Luke’s arm and to get the cowboys well again after getting sick from being outside too long.

Despite Jen putting Sky’s needs before her own, she gets some time away with Noah as well, once they can get past infatuation to do something about it. There is plenty of steam and some dirty talk to keep a reader interested. 

Overall, this book was great. It was hard to quit reading. A 3.5/5 or maybe a little higher. I would recommend Three Cowboys and a Baby to anyone who likes slow burn and some steam to their romance novels. The chaos of events in Three Cowboys and a Baby makes it seem almost realistic. I will keep reading this series.