Rachelle Paige Campbell is the author of Match Made in Montana series and Finders Keepers, Cowboy is the first book in this western romance series. It is a very clean frenemies romance trope set in a small town with small town characters. I am a bit all over the place with this one just as much as the contradictory nature of the characters themselves at times. It made it hard for me to gel with them. One minute they are enemies and the next minute they love each other. Although Colby is a special character as is Hank, they definitely made the story. What is it about her that makes him dislike her so especially when the town adore her. I really wanted to like this story and the premise is good it just didn’t make the mark for me but don’t let my opinion stop you from reading it because you may just love it.
Meg Hawke’s antique store is faltering. When her octogenarian neighbor Hank asks her to clean out his shed and sell antiques on consignment, she has a real chance at discovering forgotten treasure. If she steps foot on the Montana ranch, however, she’ll come face-to-face with her childhood frenemy and Hank’s grandson, Ryan.
After selling off the ranch’s cattle years before, Ryan Kincaid dove into the world of high-end tourism, devoting everything to the business. For his sanity, he avoids his annoying known-her-since-childhood neighbor, Meg. With the forced proximity of the shed project happening in his backyard, though, he’s singing a different tune. Perhaps he’d been wrong about her.
A surprise discovery spurs both change and challenge, and they’re forced to choose the potential of ever-after or forget each other and finally move on forever.
Tropes: old enemies, rivals, love/hate, last to know, forced proximity, matchmaker, cowboy, small town
Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance novels filled with heart and hope. She believes love and laughter can change lives, and every story needs a happily-ever-after. Check out her blog for updates on current projects, and sign-up for her newsletter to learn about upcoming releases and announcements:www.rachellepaigecampbell.com
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The Reluctant Suitor was a great read. The book was a fast paced book. It was action packed. It was a good romance story. This is a series, however you could read it alone and be able to follow the story. I do feel like if you start from book one that you would understand the characters more. The world building and characters was well thought out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-09-02 09:22:152023-09-14 07:38:55The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Melissa Fink
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62217764-the-white-knight-cowboy-stacy-deanne” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662079018l/62217764._SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62217764-the-white-knight-cowboy-stacy-deanne”>The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82055.Stacy_Deanne”>Stacy-Deanne</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5806702969″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Poor Dusty is down on his luck and on the verge of losing everything due do his gambling addiction. When he returns home from a fay out he finds Lovely Jo hiding in his stable. She has been a fairly good judge of character and pleads for his help. She’s been accuse by her now former employer of killing her husband. Rather than stay and prove her innocence Lovely Jo has been on the run. She’s got a bounty on her head and everyone is looking for her. Dusty could sure use that money and seriously considers turning her in. The thousand dollars wouldn’t completely cover his debts, but it would clear up a chunk of it. Lovely Jo for her part offers him something that has a lot of value depending how you are looking at what is offered. She offers her virtue. Will Dusty end up taking her up on the offer? This book had me laughing in some instances and almost crying in others. Although this is part of a novella series this can be read as a stand alone. Usually I’m not a fan of these short stories like this, but the story never felt like it was lacking in any way. I just wish it were a little longer. If you are looking for a fast paced book that can be read in one sitting you’ve found something to suit just those needs. Happy reading! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-08-30 02:29:562023-09-09 12:25:36The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125086482-the-reluctant-suitor” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680677253l/125086482._SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125086482-the-reluctant-suitor”>The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82055.Stacy_Deanne”>Stacy-Deanne</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5806686265″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Billie Jean is back from college and ready for a fight. When she hears how the Locke family treating the black, she doesn’t hesitate to March over there and give them a piece of her mind. Fisher Hines was born into wealth, it is all he knows. He has is finally at a point in his life where he has the admiration of his parents while running the family farm. Both of their worlds are about to be turned upside down when their insta attraction starts to threaten the family business. Do they fight for love or will their agendas tear them apart? These novellas have been good so far. Of course I personally feel that these stories could be longer, but they hardly feel lacking while reading them. So far the books I have read in this series don’t need to be in any particular order. If you enjoy insta love stories as well as something that is a quick read you’ll enjoy this. Happy reading! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-08-30 02:09:562023-09-09 12:25:26The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This was an interesting story. I liked it. During a time when interracial relationships were frowned upon, people risked it all for love. I felt like the setting and language was pretty authentic to the time frame. Most people were uneducated and poor. Especially in small towns. The only part I didnt quite enjoy was how rushed the story feels. Everything happens so fast and in such a small time window that it feels incomplete. Other than that it was enjoyable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-08-29 23:57:122023-09-09 12:25:14The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Amber Howard
I really enjoyed this story. Greta Fay is sweet and seems like such a lovely young woman. She’s courageous and Brave. I loved her relationship with Minnie. Christopher James seems like he has good morals and is well fitted for Greta Fay.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-08-29 23:54:552023-09-09 12:25:03The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Amber Howard
This book actually had a lot going on. We had a small update on Lovely Jo. We follow Billie Jean and Fischer’s story as well as the Bersteins children. It gave a bit more depth to the story and didn’t feel rushed. The black women in these stories are so brave and courage and I enjoy reading about the boundaries they set, the lines they cross, and the changes they make. All for love and equality.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-08-29 23:52:162023-09-09 12:24:51The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Amber Howard
The Reluctant Suitor is Book Five in The Studs of Clear Creek County series. It is a historical western romance that centers around the characters of Billie Jean and Fisher. Billie Jean is a strong willed, intelligent, college educated black woman who believes in standing up for the rights of her people. While visiting her family in Clear Creek County she meets Fisher who saves her from being thrown from her runaway horse. Fisher is instantly attracted to Billie Jean but any attraction that she may have for him is quickly suppressed because they are living in a time where interracial relationships are still considered taboo and are frowned upon.
When Billie Jean learns that the blacks are working under horrible conditions at the Locke Farm, she decides to do something about it. She prepares for a fight to make changes and finds herself faced with Locke’s Property Supervisor. Fisher has worked hard to become supervisor and is proud of his achievements. He is happy to have finally gained the admiration of his high society parents and is reluctant to do anything to ruin everything he has achieved. However, Fisher is unable to deny the attraction he has towards Billie Jean and how he feels about her. He wants a future with her but with Billie Jean pitted in a battle against the Locke’s any chance at a relationship with her might be impossible. Tensions rise, attraction grows, chemistry develops, and Billie Jean finds herself reluctantly falling for Fisher. Can Fisher and Billie Jean ever have a chance at a future together?
This book was wonderfully written and discussed the topics of interracial relationships, inequality, age gaps, and forbidden romance, in a sensitive manner. The characters are well developed and engaging. Billie Jean is a strong, independent, smart, feisty, and determined woman. She was determined to make a difference in the world as she fought against injustice and inequality. Fisher is smart, strong, determined, and hardworking. He has worked hard to gain the support of his parents and is proud of everything he has achieved. Billie Jean and Fisher are attracted to one another but face a lot of obstacles that seem determined to keep them apart. This book has action, suspense, chemistry, passion, forbidden romance, angst, drama, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and unexpected love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-08-29 12:52:452023-09-05 14:59:13The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is the 5th book in the The Studs of Clear Creek County Series. These stories are historical romance set in a time when interacial relationships weren’t the right thing and were frowned upon. As with all the books in this series the writer creates strong female characters who are dealing with oppression and disadvantages because of the colour of their skin and this is just the same. This is a fast paced read so i was able to read it in one sitting. In this story we meet Billie Jean. She has come to visit her cousins. She is seen as a bit of a trouble maker as she is the only member of the family to attend college and that wasn’t really heard off. While she is visiting she hears about the poor treatment of her people on a farm so Billie Jean and her cousin prepare to fight for change. What she doesn’t expect is to fall for the one man she needs to hate.
Fisher Hines is the supervisor of Locke Farm. All he wants is to make his parents proud and he intends to keep doing that. However what he didn’t plan for was Billie Jean. From the day he rescued her he can’t get her off his mind but when she comes ready for a war and attempting to destroy everything he has worked hard for will he still see her as a breathtaking damsel? Their attraction to each other keep pulling them closer but their difference of opinions keep forcing them apart. Can their love ever succeed? What will be Fisher parents reaction when they realise just who the girl is that has captured his heart. This is a really interesting read and as a reader I was fully immersed into their story and their fights. Both fighting for what they believe in but also fighting to be together.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-08-29 11:23:172023-09-05 14:57:53The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr
This book was great! It’s about a forbidden romance. Billie Jean fights for her people. She has to go against the town to fight for black rights. She has an instant connection with Fisher Hines. Their love is put to the test. Fisher must fight for what he wants versus everything his family has worked for.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2023-08-28 09:29:542023-09-05 14:45:16The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Amelia Stansell
Stacy-Deanne has become an author that I get excited when I see that she has a new release because I know that it will be a book that I will enjoy from the moment I pick it up. She has yet to disappoint me with this. This book is one in a series, and although there is overlap in some characters from book to book, there is no doubt in my mind that each book works as a standalone. Billie Jean is such a fantastic main character who is fighting for the rights of her people, in a time where it can be dangerous to do so. Fisher is a man from a wealthy family who begins to develop feelings for Billie Jean, even though he knows that he definitely shouldn’t. The chemistry between the two of them absolutely jumps off of the page. I also love the historical story line and how this book features a strong female lead. These are stories that need to be told, even if they are fictional,. I love that Stacy-Deanne does not shy away from these complicated story lines and complicated times in history and instead uses them to create fantastic novels that you do not want to put down! Once again, this book leaves me anxiously awaiting Stacy-Deanne’s next release!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-08-26 12:07:282023-09-05 14:49:43The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Christine Baranek
I recently commented on a read that it was as if the universe knew just what I needed at that point in time and this was one of those reads , it came to help me forget , get lost , cry , get angry , live the story and it’s characters , love and just feel good about people and life and everything involved so what’s not to love !?
Katelyn is an equine therapist but she’s also beautiful , fearless and fierce . When she jumps in to save the day she catches the attention of Jim, he knows of a horse and rider that need her healing touch ………
Grant is troubled and his relationship with his horse Hugh is tense both man and horse are in dire need of healing , Grant is not an easy man but I love his Scottish accent and his butler / friend Jeffers .
I must hand it to Jeffers , he’s a kind and patient man but also humble to love Grant and his ways .
Katelyn loves a challenge and soon enough she’s headed North Carolina to meet Hugh and his master and let’s just say the the equine , troubled ad he is is easier to be with than his owner …
Katelyn has a good , kind heart and is genuinely a hard worker and watching her interact with Hugh , the stable hands , Jeffers and the Sutter family speaks volumes of her character but Grant prickles her a bit and brings out a feisty side to her 😉and it’s entertaining that’s for sure !
This really is like a retelling of beauty and the beast with a twist 🥰and a beautiful tale indeed and I enjoyed it so much that I’ve re read it three times!#truestorythelifeofabibliophile#
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2023-08-25 21:26:372023-09-05 14:40:43Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Heidi Sturgess
This small town historic romance book has some pretty hard issues within its pages. Billie is fighting for her rights and equality! And she’s also falling for someone, that others don’t agree with. This book sucked me right in because of the angst, the drama and the story alone! I really enjoyed the characters and I wish the book was a bit longer so I could read more about them. I always get sad when a book ends. Super fast paced book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-08-24 22:55:242023-09-05 14:29:06The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Sugar
I could barely put this book down. I love the strong female characters in this series, and this book was every bit as good as the first book. Katelyn is sweet as pie and tough as nails, and strong as an ox. Reading her story unfold as she rehabilitates a broken horse, and his rider in the process, was captivating. It will have you rooting for love and letting go of expectations and acceptance until the end. Simply beautiful.
I am a horse girlie at heart and just like that, I’m back in my horse girlie era. Throw in an enemies-to-lovers trope, with a no-nonsense girl with her head on straight who meets a hurt, frankly traumatised guy with daddy issues and I’m rooting for these fictional characters with all my heart. The tension simmers, you can’t help but become emotionally invested in these characters, and I never thought I’d say this, but steamy moments in unexpected places, wink wink? Say no more.
As a horse therapist, Katelyn Sullivan does her job and helps out others but she is gruff around the edges in the sense that she tells people how it is and does not hold back. When she gets asked to help out an injured prize thoroughbred she agrees eager to help. Once she arrives she meets Grant Tennyson, a stuck up man who yells at everyone in his path. He doesn’t care for Katelyn she is a temporary employee and here to do a job but the more he sees her and her work ethic, the more he begins to want to know her. As they get close though things may be torn apart when Grant has to make a choice.
This was a bit like Beauty and the Beast. Katelyn is a new favorite character of mine, she is full of sass. Grant has an initial heir of snobbery but once you get to understand his past you get it. Full of surprises with this book, had a smile on my face throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2023-08-23 21:02:572023-09-05 14:05:53Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Emily H
This is the second book in the Sweet Valley Series, and I loved it just as much as the first one! I think it can be read as a standalone but trust me you’ll regret missing out on the first book if you go that route. This author has a marvelous way of writing relatable characters that you instinctively root for even if some of them are grumpy. Katelyn and Grant have a chemistry that seems obvious yet natural. This book really checked a lot of boxes for me as it pulls you in and has you invested in everyone involved. I highly recommend picking this up (and the first one) if you’re looking for a good western romance!
This book was such a great read. It was hard to put down the book because there were so many questions that weren’t answered immediately. This book will keep you on your toes. A lot of character development.
This book follows the stories of Grant and Katelyn. Grant is a businessman who runs a successful horse breeding farm. He is known around the community as a stubborn and grumpy man. Katelyn is a young woman who has spent her whole life around horses. She likes to look toward the positives in situations and is fearless.
Katelyn meets Grant when she obtains a job trying to help rehab his prized thoroughbred horse. Grant was not happy with her when they first met. He did not care for how she talked to him in a manner no one else would dare to. She also was not educated enough to be put in charge of the health of such an important horse.
What happens when a jaded soul meets an optimistic one? Can a young woman really do something that the best in the industry can’t? What secrets lie behind this abundant operation? Is there really a thin line between love and hate?
Another fascinating BWWM story from this author. As always a fascinating read that is entertaining and a quick read. A historical romance of the time when black and white didn’t mix. I found the characters to be very interesting. There were a few substories going on that were entertaining and interesting. The story kept me on the edge-of-my-seat. I have followed this series from the beginning and found it to be full of drama and a bit of everything. I will be eagerly awaiting the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-08-23 09:42:072023-08-28 13:18:42The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Shelly Kittell
4 Star’s The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne
The Reluctant Suitor is a BWWM Contemporary Western Romance in The Studs of Clear Creek County Series . I’m a huge fan of Historical Romance and this definitely checked the boxes. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters make for a epic story. This author sheds light on topics that may be otherwise difficult for some. This story shows us how Caucasian and African American relationships are frowned upon. Get ready to be taken on quite the emotional journey in this forbidden lover’s story. It’s a short yet fast paced story that will leave you wanting more. How far are you willing to fight for happiness and what is most important to you ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-08-23 05:41:222023-09-05 14:09:21The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
If you ever need a heart warming, strong willed, twist and turning romance novel, this is the book for you! I loved this book! With a strong female lead and a hot tempered man, this book will pull your heart strings and make you soar with happiness! Highly recommended!
Granting Katelyn is Book #2 in the Sweet Valley Series and while this book can be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading this series in order as this series is fantastic for any romance lover like me. This story of Katelyn and Grant gave me drama, age gap (which I LOVE), heartbreak, healing, romance and a roller coaster of emotions with definite ups and downs. This was a great story.
Katelyn Sullivan has a love for helping horses as a equine therapist and is very good at what she does. She is tough as nails, no nonsense and not afraid to back down……she is given a chance to help a very an injured horse with recovery due to an accident…..but butting heads with Grant Tennyson is not on her agenda. Grant Tennyson is grumpy, grouchy and overall comes across rude. He is under a lot of pressure from his father, Ian, to make sure their farm is run smoothly and also making sure that Katelyn does her job to help with Hugh’s recovery. As the layers are slowly peeled away when Katelyn and Grant get to know each other, the spark comes from within…but Grant knows he should not have any feelings toward Katelyn as his father wants only the best for Grant, including a wife. What happens when the matters of the heart comes to blows with family obligations that are just unreasonable from a high powered father like Ian Tennyson.
This is a great story. I highly recommend and many parts really pulled at my heart strings, especially Grant’s history and back story. The author does such a great job on storytelling as this book was very hard to put down. Looking forward to Laney’s story next!
Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert. I love this series. This is the second book in the Sweet Valley Series but they can be read as a standalone. This is the story of Katelyn who helps injured horses. She has a lot of issues with her past but puts off a brave front. She has to because most people that work with horses are all men. When she travels across country to help a thoroughbred in need she arrives thinking that everyone is on board with her coming to help. Enter Grant who is the owner of said thoroughbred. He has not intention of letting anyone take control of his life especially his horses. When Katelyn shows up he does everything in his power to get rid of her. Katelyn is a little tougher than he gives her credit for. The more time they spend together the more they realize the friction between them might be romance. Read this sweet 2nd book in this awesome series to find out what happens.
The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne. This is a good short, historical story about Billie Jean Willis who is visiting her cousins on their farm in 1895. Billie Jean is looked on as a troublemaker because she is one of the very few women to attend college. When she sees how some of her people are being treated she is not one to back down from fighting for what is right for them. When she meets Fisher who is the supervisor of all the people that Billie Jean feels are being treated poorly she wants to hate him but they are drawn together. Fisher comes from a wealthy family and wants to make his family proud but he can’t help his attraction to Billie Jean. Will they be able to come to an agreement and make things better for the worker and build a relationship or will they just never see eye to eye? Read this awesome historical romance to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-08-22 13:15:502023-09-05 14:15:13The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tausha Treadway
The Reluctant Suitor is a contemporary romance novella which is part of The Studs of Clear Creek County series. While it can be read as a standalone, the characters are best understood when read in order. The Reluctant Suitor is Fisher and Billie Jean’s story in the series.
Fisher Hines is wealthy and he does all he can to earn the respect of his family. Overseeing the employees at Locke Farm is one way to keep their respect and propel himself forward in their eyes.
Billie Jean is visiting family in Clear Creek County from college. What she never expected was to fall for Fisher when she visited home. Billie Jean finds herself conflicted after learning that Fisher works for Locke Farm. She is determined to do what is best for her family and the Black people who work for Locke Farm and she’ll do it with or without Fisher’s help.
Stacy-Deanne does a good job tackling the tough issues. The story between Billie Jean and Fisher was partially eclipsed by what was happening with Sue Ann. I would have preferred more development between Billie Jean and Fisher, but still found it to be a good story overall.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2023-08-21 19:44:362023-09-05 13:48:32The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Megan Pesek
The Sullivan sisters are a fabulous family that seems like a lot of fun. In book two of this series, we learn more about Katelyn and get to catch up on what Ellie’s been up to.
Katelyn is restless and feels the need to travel again. When an opportunity comes up for her to go and help an injured horse, she’s all in. She might be the only one who is though! The set-up came through a third party mutual friend so when Katelyn shows up at Grant Tennyson’s farm to help rehabilitate his prize-winning thoroughbred, he’s wondering where she came from. Grant is also not wanting her help and will do what he can to get her to leave.
Katelyn is full of sass and vinegar and finds a way into Grant’s horse barn, as well as into his heart. She’s not afraid to put him or anyone else in their place and she will prove that she’s the right person for this job.
There is a lot of raw emotion in this story and it’s one that goes by fairly quickly. My favorite character has to be the butler in this story though! I loved Katelyn and Grant but the butler stole my heart!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-08-21 19:11:332023-09-05 13:47:39Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Julie Johnson
Katelyn is a fierce hard worker who will fight for what she knows is right. As she heals the hurts of the horse, the man who captures her interest is entwined in that healing. There are years of emotional abuse to work through and in the end, it may feel safer to just stick with what he knows. Grant has never been free to make his own choices in his life and thinking there could be more is almost too much for him to bear. This was a very emotional read for me, I love how the author takes us along through the highs and lows. S.E. Reichert is great at creating strong relatable characters who are flawed and lovable. I can’t wait to read what comes next!
Billie Jean Wills, an African American college who never could walk away from a fight. One day, while riding the family horse, Billie Jean gets saved after being thrown from the spooked horse by the handsome Fisher Hines. While visiting her family in Clear Creek County she learns how the black men are being treated over at the Locke farm and along with her cousin Greta Fay they create quite the stir of trouble. While confronting Mr. Locke, Billie Jean learns that the man whole stole her heart was none other than the manager of the farm! Days before the rally the Locke farm catches fire. Of course, the girls get blamed for the fire but neither one committed the crime. This action-packed book comes with lots of angst, anger, frustration, challenges, sex appeal, and chemistry. It is a fantastic book that is part of an excellent series. I can’t wait to read other books by this great author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2023-08-20 21:20:532023-09-05 13:42:53The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Lape
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125086482-the-reluctant-suitor” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680677253l/125086482._SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125086482-the-reluctant-suitor”>The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82055.Stacy_Deanne”>Stacy-Deanne</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5781604465″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Another amazing historical cowboy romance from this author. <br /><br />As well as keeping the characters present from the previous books, we follow Billie Jean as she spends the summer with her cousins, who we met previously Greta Fay and her family. <br /><br />Not only is Billie Jean is visiting from Los Angeles, where she is one of the few to attend college, so is looked at as a troublemaker by most of the town of Clear Creek County in 1895. But she is related to Greta Fay. <br /><br />When she meets an elusive man Fisher, she is intrigued but soon finds out he is the supervisor at the farm where many of the men of the county work. Disappointed by this but unable to completely forget him, things get worse when there is arson and misdeeds going on. Can Billie Jean and Fisher survive the issues and come through them for their HEA as well as the rest of the characters who take a step forward like Sue Ann and her issues with Carl. <br /><br />I cannot wait to find out what happens next. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34425105-tracy”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2023-08-20 04:53:332023-09-05 13:39:15The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
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