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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book #5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Angela Hayes

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Notebook Mysteries- Suspicions is the fifth book in the Notebook Mysteries series by Kimberly Mullins. This story brings intrigue and mystery that kept me guessing the whole way through. We follow Emma, and co, on their crime and investigation adventure. Bringing suspense, drama, danger, and tension- this quirky historical mystery had me engrossed right from the outset.
This latest ‘case’ will test Emma like never before, as well as putting undue pressure on her and Jeremy’s relationship. She has faced many challenges over the course of the series, but this time they seem to be that much more taxing on her mind, as well as her emotions. Emma is thrust into the fray with multiple investigations that all grapple for her attention at the same time. Multiple threads play out as we work through the intriguing layers. The past will collide with the future, a wily nemesis who’s bent on a twisted game of cat and mouse, then attracting a new target on her back, as well as the lives of kidnapped children who are hanging in the balance, means Emma is going to have to keep her wits about her if she has any hope of see it all through.
This could be read as a standalone, if you wanted, without feeling like you are missing anything major. But having said that, I highly recommend reading the previous books before starting on this one, as I feel that knowing what happened previously will give you a far greater appreciation of the characters, motivations, and series foundations- and will enhance your reading experience of this book.
Looking forward to seeing what Emma (and the team) get up to next….. Book #6 can’t come quickly enough.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Kimberly Mullins!

 

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another fantastic book in this series. Emma and her friends solve three mysteries in this installment. The mystery & suspense are palpable. The tension can be cut with a knife (maybe even with Emma’s). I love the characters. Emma & Jeremy seem so good together. It’s nice to see familiar favorites. For the time period, it was interesting to see topics such as human trafficking and bigamy dealt with, as well as prison corruption. An entertaining story that will have wanting to hunker down and follow Emma on her journey. I can’t wait to see what is com

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 5 in the series and this is the first book of the series that I have read. That said let’s break it down. I feel that you could just start with this book and be fine. I however, would recommend reading the others in the series so you can understand the characters and their friends/families better. This book has adventures, thrills, and intrigue all weaved throughout the book. There is the storyline of the main characters but in that storyline is the main theme of the book. It is like getting two stories at one time. You are able to deep dive into the main characters and who/what they have gone through but yet still have the thrill of them chasing after a huge, nasty crime circle organization. The book will have you guessing as to who is doing what, what is going to happen next, and what else could these poor kids go through. I didn’t feel much of a lull throughout this book because it constantly kept my attention with what was happening. I had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going on next. I feel that I wasn’t prepared for how amazing this book was going to be. I also find myself going back to the first book in the series to read all of them. I feel like I will have a better understanding as to what drives the main characters. However, you get a good feel for that in the book, I just liked it so much that I need to know more. I highly recommend this book if you like organized crime, mysteries, thrillers, and just good suspense.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 5 in the series and this is the first book of the series that I have read. That said let’s break it down. I feel that you could just start with this book and be fine. I however, would recommend reading the others in the series so you can understand the characters and their friends/families better. This book has adventures, thrills, and intrigue all weaved throughout the book. There is the storyline of the main characters but in that storyline is the main theme of the book. It is like getting two stories at one time. You are able to deep dive into the main characters and who/what they have gone through but yet still have the thrill of them chasing after a huge, nasty crime circle organization. The book will have you guessing as to who is doing what, what is going to happen next, and what else could these poor kids go through. I didn’t feel much of a lull throughout this book because it constantly kept my attention with what was happening. I had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going on next. I feel that I wasn’t prepared for how amazing this book was going to be. I also find myself going back to the first book in the series to read all of them. I feel like I will have a better understanding as to what drives the main characters. However, you get a good feel for that in the book, I just liked it so much that I need to know more. I highly recommend this book if you like organized crime, mysteries, thrillers, and just good suspense.
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins

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Genre – Historical Romance
Page Count – 288
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January 1889: the Pinkertons and Emma find themselves tangled in a heart-rending case. Emma and Jeremy struggle to help each other through a challenging and emotionally draining mystery that tests their investigating powers as well as their partnership. When that one seems stable, Emma-our courageous sleuth- finds herself compelled to assist three families that have reached out to her. One man they all know well is at the center. Both of these mysteries link back to Emma’s past.

Finally, back home, her refuge in a predictable home life is upturned by a past-haunted stranger insinuating his way into their small, tight family. Is he what he seems?  To regain her peaceful haven, she must deal with him. Is there a shadow of a doubt that he is innocent? A favor owed could be the answer. Action, adventure, and crimes to solve! Join Emma in the exciting fifth Notebook Mystery Series. 

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Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her stories are based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne. I loved this book and I can’t wait for the next one. This can be read as a standalone as well. Its the story of Christopher who is a poor farmer in Clear Creek. He has found a solution to his wealth in Minnie a rich socialite who he an marry only problem is he’s not in love with her. He meets Greta Fay a black activist who is very adamant about the rights and wrongs of life. Christopher falls madly in love with her. He doesn’t want to hurt his father but he can’t make himself marry someone he doesn’t love. Will he do the one thing he doesn’t want to do and marry Minnie even though he doesn’t love her like she loves him or will he follow his heart. This is a short novella that is surely worth your time to read.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A BWWM historical romance. Greta Fay has fallen in love with a man at first sight but it is going to be frowned upon by everyone in their town. Christopher is supposed to be marrying Minnie but he doesn’t love her and doesn’t want to marry her just for her money, but feels obligated to do so for his father. But meeting and admiring Greta Fay for her stance or equal rights for people of color has Christopher falling in love with Greta Fay. This is a good story for a quick read.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable short novella in the Studs of Clear Creek County series. These can be read as standalones; you don’t miss anything if you choose not to read the first book.
I have previously said that I enjoy the fact that the author does not shy away from the racial divide and difficulties faced at the time this series is set. I find this quite refreshing as I have often come across the typical idea portrayed that the wild west was a brilliant time.
I love the writing style the author uses, its flows so well and makes the reading experience more enjoyable. The descriptions bring the scenery and mannerisms of the characters to life and I feel as though I am transported there standing alongside the characters as they navigate their surroundings and relationships.
I was a little concerned prior to reading that this book would be similar to the last and I would have difficulty separating the two, but I’m so pleased to have been wrong! The storyline does have some similarities, but the characters and their story are vastly different, and this makes the characters more alive in my eyes.
Their personalities and ‘quirks’ really shine through in the way the author is able to portray the emotions and circumstances of the characters through description alone without the need to state it outright. Greta Fay is a strong female character, and I absolutely loved her attitude and passion for the fight for the rights of the black community.
I do wish the book was longer but I’m happy to have been able experience Christopher and Greta Fay’s story unfold.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a western feel to it. The storyline has interracial, age gap and forbidden love themes, and cowboys! Rancher Christopher falls in love with the much younger Greta Fay, but unfortunately for him he’s already marrying socialite Minnie Locke. To complicate things further, Greta Fay is a black activist fighting for the rights of Clear Creek County’s black citizens. Christopher has to choose between his growing love for Greta Fay, and the fact that if he marries Minnie he will become a very rich man. Meanwhile, Greta Fay’s dreams of fighting for Negro equality have put her at odds against her parents and the law. However, it’s her growing attraction to Christopher that threaten everything she stands for. I felt the chemistry between Christopher and Greta Fay, and liked how their relationship developed. The descriptive narrative brings both the characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this authors writing. She creates such likeable characters and I find the time period in which she sets her stories as well as the places really interesting to read about. I loved the characters Christopher and Greta, I was really rooting for them the whole way through, they had such passion and chemistry between them. The books in this series are only short novellas but they certainly don’t lack anything. With easy to follow storylines and fast flowing writing they really are a pleasure to read although I admit I would happily read a full length novel about The Studs of Clear Creek County!!
Another fabulous read from this author and I am definitely looking forward to more from her in the future!

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one might be my favorite of the Clear Creek County series. I love Greta Fay’s character, she is a strong black woman, fighting for not only her family and their future but the future of other black men, women and children. I love her fight, and that Christopher and Minnie are some of the people who support her. My heart clenched when Greta Fay is at the engagement party and everything started to fall apart right in front of her eyes, but Christopher redeemed himself in my eyes. I can’t be anything but happy that her best friend Minnie stuck by her, and stood up for her no matter what. Beautiful historical romance.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another romance from The Studs Of Clear Creek County series. This a short story but it is packed with some much action, angst, Romance that you can’t stop turning the pages. This is a BWWM interacial romance which is set in a time when interacial relationships weren’t accepted or approved of.

Christopher is a rancher. His father wants him to follow the plan and marry the richest woman in town to secure their future. However Christopher doesn’t want to lie and con his way into a marriage like that he wants to marry for love and when he meets Greta Fey he realises he has found the one.

Greta Fey is a determined young woman who won’t stop until she gets a equal lifestyle for her people. This had lead her to gather some enemy’s among the white people. She doesn’t have plans for falling in love. Especially not with a white man.

However you can’t help who you fall for and even though Christopher and Greta Fey have to face some battles to be together they are determined that they will win and their love will survive.

This is a short read which I read in one sitting. The characters are really well written and the story was captivating

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christopher is a cowboy in Clear Creek County who has been presented with an opportunity to climb the ranks of the social ladder. All he has to do is marry Minnie, a young woman who comes from the social elite. The problem is that Christopher does not love Minnie and is only engaged to her because his father wants them to wed so his financial struggles will end.

A chance encounter with a headstrong black activist named Greta Fay changes everything for Christopher. He finds that he is madly in love with her but is conflicted because he is still engaged to Minnie. Christopher does not want to hurt or betray his father, but he cannot bring himself to love Minnie in the same way that she loves him. Now Christopher is faced with a choice between marrying into the social elite or being with his true love.

A quick read with great characters and a wonderful storyline. Although Minnie is part of the social elite, she is down-to-earth and kind which makes Christopher’s decision a difficult one to make. Christopher loves his dad and feels bad that he has worked so hard all his life and made sacrifices for him. So, when his dad wants him to marry Minnie, Christopher considers doing it because it will help his dad. Greta Fay is feisty, headstrong, and believes in standing up for others regardless of the risks. When Greta Fay and Christopher fall in love they risk losing more than family. A great story, albeit a bit brief, about love triangles, passion, cowboys, damaged heroines, and an interracial relationship.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very well written! I love a good underdog romance and that’s what this is. Detailed without being too long. Wonderful characters and relationships. The story flows so well and is so relatable, I loved it!

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I really enjoyed this story and I loved the characters that the author created with a headstrong female lead that stands up for what is right, even if it may upset the rest of the town.

Christopher is pressured by his own father to marry Minnie, a woman whom comes from money. Even though Minnie does love Christopher, he does not feel the same toward her. When Christopher meets Greta Fay after helping her, he falls for Greta Fay.

Greta Fay is an activist, trying to fight what is right in Clear Creek County, that everyone is created equal. Her fight also upsets some townfolk and make threats for her to stop. When Greta Fay is attacked physically, Christopher saves Greta Fay…and there was something there between Christopher and Greta Fay.

I really enjoyed this story of love, drama and a few twists. I love Christopher’s support toward Greta Fay and he love how strong she is and I also loved Minnie’s character as well, even though Christopher did not have the same feelings toward her and she is also Minnie’s best friend, she never wavered and was so respectful and loving.

Very enjoyable story.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christopher is part of the socialite elite when he is in the running to marry Minnie but in his heart he is not in love with her, force to pursue this craziness he is backed into a corner, until one night he comes across her being bullied in a field, but can he follow what is in his heart or will he be forced to pursue what his father believes he should have.

Greta Fay is an activist fighting for the rights of the people within her town, once the laws were abolished regarding black slaves she has taken upon herself to fight, which has not been easy. When she is attacked in a field and Christopher comes to her rescue she is besotted with the rancher and falls for him. Christopher then finds himself drawn to this woman and can’t help but falling in love and to hell with his father.

I loved this story, the chemistry between the two main characters is a heart warming story which weaves through the history books and opens up the narrative of true love. I loved how strong and sassy Greta Fay was but also had the secret and vulnerability deep down that she could lean on Christopher in the difficult times.

I loved the secondary characters and Minnie was a brilliant strong minded woman who herself have had a secret she hid and was willing to let loose to her family which would have rocked the foundations. It was great to see the story from the rich and poor sides and that somethings maybe different but some struggles are just the same.

I can’t wait to see if this series continues and which story is present to us next.

The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author does such a fantastic job of trying to keep things historically accurate. I lover her stories because, like this one, she pushes the limits, with interracial romance, age gap, and other taboo. I found the story quite interesting. I’m always pulled into her stories right form the start and this one is no exception. It starts right off with the action. I am a fan of the women being strong and confident. That is a nice thing to see in stories. This was just a bit better than the first book. I am enjoying this series. I can’t wait for the next one.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great story by an author I have come to really enjoy. I love the way she tells a story, developing it right to the end. This is another quick read, with a historical angle and some fantastic characters. I loved reading their story, watching as they tried to navigate their world and circumstances.
Although this is a short story, there is so much going on in the book. The author has really packed so much in. This is the kind of book that you can read in one sitting. This is only the second book in the series and I am looking forward to reading the rest.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Forlorn Cowboy
By: Stacy Deanne

I truly enjoyed every second of this book. It took a sensitive historical topic and handled it wonderfully. I loved the characters so very much. Minnie Locke is a member of one of the members of one of the wealthiest families of Clear Creek. She is also very progressive as is evidenced by her best friend (and her support of her best friend). Her best friend is Greta Fay. Greta Fay is absolutely unafraid to fight for equality. Christopher is a farmer who is living in poverty. He has met Minnie and Minnie has fallen in love with him. They are engaged to be married, despite the fact that Minnie parents are completely against it. Minnie loves him and doesn’t care about how much money he has in comparison to hers. One day, Christopher meets Greta Fay and falls in love but gives her an alias – Cal. Will Minnie and Greta Fay find out they are in love with the same man? Who will get Christopher in the end? Will Greta Fay continue to stand up for what she believes in?
There were so many twists in this book that I found it hard to put down. I definitely loved it and completely recommend it!

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have been reading for quite awhile and books that keep getting better with everyone. I never hesitate to pick up this author’s books. They are full of romance that makes her stories hard to put down. This book is no different. This is a well written story about choosing between what your heart desires or becoming rich. You don’t want to miss what happens and what choice is made. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They kept me engaged throughout the story. They are well developed and have great chemistry. This is an easy story to read as well as entertaining. A fast paced, hard to put down story that I highly recommend this book and this author.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a historical western, something I don’t normally read. But this story caught my interest. I am happy I took the time to read this one. Christopher and Greta are both in love. Yet they don’t want anybody to know. They fight their feelings for as long as they can. Being in a interracial romance was looked poorly upon. Then add the age gap and the times well it’s a struggle for all. This author has written a story of two unlikely people coming together and fighting all odds. Both the main characters are protective as well as heroes in my book. The story is quick yet complete as well as a great addition to this series. I look forward to starting this series from the beginning to see where the author takes us. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars
The Forlorn Cowboy is another book in The Studs of Clear Creek County Series which is a BWWM interracial romance as well as an historical western. The books in this series are set in the small town of Clear Creek County where sexy cowboys reside and fall in love. All the books are short easy reads but as I have said before I wished that they were longer with more growth they could be great reads.
This is Christopher and Greta Fay’s story. He’s down on his luck and broke. His life was heading in one direction that could solve all his problems but that all changes when a sassy, yet troubled beauty comes into the picture and shakes things up.
Greta Fay, is a sassy little thing and fights for what she believes in. But can she keep herself safe from the one person who could destroy all she wants and the law?
As the blurb says this story has many tropes with an interracial romance, age-gap, western, cowboy, unforbidden love, tortured hero, protective hero, damaged heroine, love triangle, soul mates.
It is full of tension, angst and drama, some suspense and romance not to mention cowboys.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County Book #2) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

“Are you just gonna stand there watching me, sir?” she asked. “Or are you gonna be a gentleman and introduce yourself?”
He cleared his throat. “Uh, you see me?”
“Yep.” She wiggled her feet in her black leather boots. “You got a name or not?”
Christopher stepped out, feeling himself blush all over. “My name is C…” For some reason, he didn’t wanna give her his real name. Perhaps it was fear of how he’d be looked at conversing with a colored girl in this fashion, but he decided on giving a fake name instead. “My name’s Cal Ray.”
She turned her swanlike neck, and he almost fell to his knees, just looking into her sensual eyes.
He recognized her immediately.
“You’re Greta Fay Wills.” He swaggered toward her, playing with a leaf. “The Negro activist.”
“You mean public enemy number one in Clear Creek County?” She turned up her cute little pouty lips. “You wanna run now?”
“Heck, naw.” He plopped down in the grass so fast he bruised his backside. “Why would I?”
“Because I’m trouble.” Two long ringlet curls bounced on both sides of her face. “The town’s higher-ups are trying to put the squeeze on me to shut me up. But they can’t stop me. I’m the Harriett Tubman of Clear Creek County.”
Christopher snickered, sitting with his knees up. He couldn’t ignore how she smelled like raisin bread pudding, and he loved raisin bread pudding.

 

“Will a broke lovesick cowboy choose a life of everlasting bliss with the woman he loves or a life of endless prosperity with the woman he doesn’t?”

 

The Forlorn Cowboy is the second book in The Studs of Clear Creek County Series by Stacy-Deanne. This is a BWWM (interracial) historical western romance with an age gap, cowboys, forbidden romance, a tormented hero and a damaged heroine, chemistry, angst, drama, emotion, choices, challenges, opposites attract, small town, and finding love unexpectedly.
Another very short story from Stacy-Deanne, which made this novella a very quick and easy read. I would have liked to have read a longer version of this, as I think it would have been even better with more detail, depth, and development- which would have allowed me to really immerse myself into the story and connect with the characters more. I do like Stacy- Deanne’s storytelling and am curious to see what the rest of the series holds.
The Studs of Clear Creek County Series contains:
-The White Knight Cowboy (Book #1)
-The Forlorn Cowboy (Book #2)
-The Lavish Cowboy (Book #3)
-The Lovelorn Cowboy (Book #4)
Happy reading!

Thank you, Stacy-Deanne!

 

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne

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Genre – Historical Romance, Black Literature, African American
Page Count – 111
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Thirty-two-year-old rancher Christopher falls hopelessly in love with 23-year-old headstrong yet damaged Greta Fay, a black activist fighting for the rights of Clear Creek County’s black citizens. For Christopher, it’s love at first sight and the more he tries to resist Greta Fay, the deeper he falls under her spell.

Stubborn Greta Fay has big dreams and a bigger mouth to match. Whether it’s her parents or the heavy hand of the law, nothing will stop her from fighting for the Negro’s equality. But things become dicey when her attraction to Christopher threatens everything she stands for.

Love is in the air for this mismatched duo, but will Christopher allow his smoldering desire for Greta Fay to ruin his chance of marrying socialite Minnie Locke and becoming a very rich man?

Tropes: interracial, age-gap, western, cowboy, unforbidden love, tortured hero, protective hero, damaged heroine, love triangle, soul mates

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Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning author of romantic suspense, romantic thrillers, contemporary romance, historical romance, and erotica books featuring BWWM pairings. Her books have been bestsellers in stores worldwide including Amazon, Apple, and Barnes and Noble. Her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award Nominee. She also is a winner of the Swirl Award (an award dedicated to authors of multicultural/interracial works).

Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her, you never know what you’re gonna get, which separates Stacy’s work from the pack.

Stacy’s books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can’t get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work.

With Stacy every book is an adventure.

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After She Became A Lady by Wareeze Woodson-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The writing style had me hooked from the beginning. It was a hard book to put down and I definitely will be looking for more by the author.

Laurel is about the age where she comes out as a bride to be. She doesn’t want the party, but she gets it anyway. Can she learn to do what she needs to do? The quote I chose for Laurel is: “I have something of the utmost importance to discuss. You know how I seek your wise counsel in every aspect of my life. Now my future, my entire life, depends on you.”

Highly recommended for Historical Romance lovers.

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Finally, back home, her refuge in a predictable home life is upturned by a past-haunted stranger insinuating his way into their small, tight family. Is he what he seems?  To regain her peaceful haven, she must deal with him. Is there a shadow of a doubt that he is innocent? A favor owed could be the answer. Action, adventure, and crimes to solve! Join Emma in the exciting fifth Notebook Mystery Series. 

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Kay Stritesky

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was a very nice read and even though it was set in the old time, the dialogue wasn’t over powering and still made it able to read. The characters (some of them) were lovely however I felt like it needed more especially in the ending. Parts were very well written and explained and some parts really fell flat. I’m hoping a sequel is next to tie up lose ends!

If I had a sister in law like in this book it would be a murder mystery book haha!

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson is a nice historical romance/drama/thriller. Laurel Collingsworth is happy to marry her love Lord Robert but he is called away to war soon after. While he’s away mysterious things start to happen and Laurel also has to deal with her sister-in-law who believes that she should take the reins of Lord Robert’s estate. I enjoyed this story. I really liked watching Laurel come into her own. She steps into her power when realizing that protecting her family will have to be her responsibility. This story is well-written and engaging and Laurel is a wonderful heroine. I highly recommend this book.

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Alison Risher

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a whimsical wartime romance. A whirlwind engagement is quickly followed by the briefest of honeymoons. Our heroine is left with her (perhaps understandably) less-than-understanding in-laws. What gal can’t relate to that? As new family members become acquainted, hijinks and machinations ensue. Waiting for news of a mutual loved one brings about all sorts of tension. Overall, a great read!

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