Grief and healing This is a slow burn clean romance that deals with tragedy and the fall out that follows. The author handles it realistically and with sensitivity. This book has all the feels. Colt and Evelyn are a mature couple and are very confident within themselves. I enjoyed this book, reading way past my bedtime. It draws you in and doesn’t let go. A worthy read.
This book took me on such an emotional roller coaster ride. Colt has been through more tragedy in his life so far than anyone should ever have to face. Evelyn is someone that he’s been friends with since they were kids and tragedy brings them together once again. There are so many twists and turns in this book. I teared up so many times at the unfairness of it all but the ending was so sweet that it made it worth all of the emotions. This is a book you definitely won’t want to miss but make sure you have a box of tissues nearby.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElena2022-03-23 08:36:372022-03-23 08:36:37The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Hearts Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie-Review by Elena Tobar
You’ve heard it said that money can’t buy (fill-in-the-blank). Well, in the case of Colt, that’s definitely true. He’s loaded with money…has more than he knows what to do with, but it won’t stop the tragedies from occurring in his life.
I don’t feel like I can give anymore details about this book other than the description provided because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. However, this is your warning: You’ll need a box of tissues handy. This story is riveting and tragic, yet full of so much love!!
I don’t have a super high opinion of Colt. He’s very selfish and greedy. I like Evelyn but there’s something about her that I can’t wrap my head around. Not sure what it is but she’s a very likeable person. I’m curious to know more about her background though.
This is another new-to-me author that I will reading again! I do recommend this book! It’s a fairly clean, wholesome romance story.
All I can saw about this book is wow. Personally I have never read this author before but after reading this one I am definitely a fan. While this book was amazing, I should warn you to have a box of tissues handy, I think I might have cried a river when I read this book. Colt will not only steal your breath away when he’s introduced but he will also steal your heart. Full of pain, grief, love, and so much more I just simply couldn’t put it down.
Colt has had a lot of heartbreak in his life. He has always been the one to pick up the pieces but can he get himself together enough to pick up those pieces this time? Time is supposed to heal the heart but Colt is not too sure that will happen and doesn’t want to be in that space. Evelyn is a long-time friend who has gone through a lot of the same heartbreak with Colt but where will this take them in the end? Edith MacKenzie is a new author to me but wow does she have a way to make you feel you are right there with the characters and makes you feel those same feelings. Book hangover in the works.
Great book that will give you all the feels. It’s full of tragedy, grief and love! I love how the author painted the picture of each character and allow you into their lives. Love will always prevail of angry and disappointment. Overall great love story!
You looking for a book that might rip your heart to shreds but then slowly put it back together? Look no further because this book did just that to me. I didn’t know I was looking for a book to bring me to tears and to my knees with all the feels but that’s just what I got. Every single character in this book is a main character in a way and that was a refreshing thing to see. As mentioned it’s an emotional read but one I truly think everyone should read. You will immediately be drawn in and connect with the characters. You will clearly see all emotions the author injected into this incredible story. It’s well written and will stay in your heart for a while I promise you that. Five big stars and highly recommended.
This is the first book that I have read by this author, and I LOVED this story! I read this book in a matter of a couple hours and I could not get enough! This story revolves around a sibling pair, who suffer tragic losses of their parents from when they were young. After his sister passes, Colt throws everything into his traveling to try and not face the reality of losing his best friend. Through his loss of his sister, he and his sister’s best friend Evelyn form a connection that grows as time goes on. If you love a good romance story that is clean and wholesome, then this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-03-21 10:07:462022-03-21 14:43:12The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Hearts Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
Colt and Indie were raised by their mom after their dad died and they had a beautiful upbringing but at 18 years old Colt and Indie bury their mother and that was the beginning of the end of my box of Kleenex …..
Bennett was Colt’s best friend and together they were inseparable and as they grow up Bennett goes from friend to fiancé and soon to be daddy …. Life is good …till it isn’t …. I actually had to stop reading for a few hours just to gather myself ! We all have those books that make us cry but this was a whole other level !!!
In-between the tears and heartache there had to be some healing and Evelyn gave me some hope not only with her art but for the stirrings she caused in Colt’s heart and then there’s the little ray everyone is holding onto , the promise of new life ,… I was almost to afraid to get excited and rightly so both my world and Colt’s world came to a sudden standstill with 4 words …
Little Hope owned my heart from the very first moment I met her ❣️she’s such a beautiful and blessed princess that has so many people that love her ….
I cried … I ugly cried … a real snot fest ! Despite the fact that my heart was ripped out and shredded this must be one of the most beautiful reads I’ve ever had the privilege of reading ❣️📕
This one of those romances that make you want to have an ugly cry. Colt is raising the baby that his sister left behind. Evelyn crosses paths with him. They have some hard paths to cross and challenges to overcome. I can’t tell you much because you’ll just have to read it. Heartwarming story that touches your heart. It will grab you in right from the start. Intriguing, engaging and just so …..I’m speechless. I’m in love with this story. I can’t wait for the next one. This author has done a fantastic job. Well-written and developed, the story just handles itself. Go ahead and one-click. I recommend it. I would give it more than a 5 if I could.
The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire hit me right in all the emotions. I was not ready for the amount of sadness the beginning of this book would throw at me! There is so much loss in Colt’s life, but he still has friends looking out for him, despite him pushing them away. This is the first book I’ve read by Edith MacKenzie and I was not disappointed. She delivers with great, realistic, lovable, frustrating characters and wonderful world building. The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire takes the reader on a roller coaster of ups and downs and everything in between. But, will have you smiling by the end. I cannot wait to read more by Edith MacKenzie.
This book tore through my heart over and over again. I had to set it down and come back to it because so much happened just in the first few chapters that I was in tears. It’s such a heart wrenching story, but a really good one!! I am glad that I finished it and I honestly can’t wait to read some of the other books this author has written. So to the book…. Colt is a rodeo star billionaire who’s life gets bucked right out of his own saddle. He’s racing around the barrels of trauma thrown his way at every turn, but his money just isn’t enough to fix the problems. What do you do when you have all the money in the world, but the health of others can’t be bought? Colt goes dark. He runs to the rodeo, fast cars, and booze to mask his pain and forget his life. A life in which his sister dies and leaves behind a baby. Evelyn is a life long childhood best friend of Colt’s sister and a traveled artist. She has studied in London and trained in Venice, but when her friend needs her she comes back Texas. She knows that she can help Colt and the baby, but he is so broken that he gives up and runs. He leaves her with the baby with no warning and no discussion. Will she convince him to come back and care for his sister’s baby? Will he drown in his own despair and just throw his money at the problems he doesn’t want to deal with? Will these two come to an understanding for the baby’s sake? This book will have you in tears! These two characters have a lot of issues to work through and money can’t help a single one! So what does a rodeo billionaire do when money can’t buy happiness? Read the book to find out!!
I could not get enough of this book and this amazing author. This was such a beautiful read, it had a lot of heart, a lot of emotion and a lot of tugging on one’s heart strings. Beautiful read.
This book really stayed close to my heart all the way through. I was touched and swept into my own emotions as I read. I enjoyed the character development for sure. There was a lot of growth in these wonderful characters. It really showed you may think you have it all with money, but when it comes to Love, well that type of thing you can not put a price tag on it. The build up of the story between Evelyn and Colt. There were moments I was supportive of Colt and at times wanted to ring his neck for what his actions did and caused to Evelyn. All in all, this book was amazing and gave a lot. Loved it!
I think this book is a wonderful start to a new series, which I shall be looking forward to more coming out. The writing was amazing,. I highly recommend reading this book, it is a must read for sure!
Yall I was not prepared for this book. I cried so many times while reading. Colt life has been very difficult, he has lost so many people in his life. Through all that grief he pushed everyone away that was there for him. The story is about colt figuring out how to grieve, let people in, and love. He learns that money can’t fix everything. I think this book will never get the credit it deserves when talking about grief and how it affect people. It’s a tough thing to read and experience. I will absolutely be diving into other work from this author.
This was such a heartbreaking romance. I felt it was a hard read at times but just because of all the unfairness and loss that Colt had to go through and endure before getting his happy ever after. The author deals with things such as family loss, accidents and cancer in a way that allows the reader a glimpse of the pain that people go through. Colts reaction to his neice is strong and unusual and some people may think extremely wrong but it was a very honest portrayal of how grief can effect people. This is a story of hope and keeping the faith of finding love even when life seems to be against you at every turn. Can Colt overcome his pain and grief and be with Evelyn or will his grief push her away losing his love and his only family?
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed and look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. This is a well written romance story about Colt and Evelyn and their fight for love. This is a story that will show you that money can’t buy you everything especially when it comes to matters of the heart. I enjoyed the characters and how connectable they were. They pulled me into the story from the beginning. They are strong, supportive characters that truly made the story for me. I enjoyed their growth as well as their chemistry throughout the story. A fast paced story that is easy and entertaining to read. A great story that filled my afternoon. I highly recommend this book.
Well, this one will certainly leave you with a pile of tissues. You will go through ups and downs and everything in between. There is a lot of tragedy and angst and is full of drama and pain, loss and love and you feel it right along with our character. This is a clean romance story and is a tragic tale all round that is heart wrenching and will make your heartache and yet it has hope. It is a moving storyline that will give you all the feels. Money can’t buy happiness and grief will rip you apart. This is the first time I read something written from this author and it is a pleasant read.
He had all the money in the world—and it wasn’t enough to keep his life from falling apart…
Rodeo star Colt threw everything he had at his sister’s illness, and nothing helped. Now that she’s gone, he’s not sure how to deal with his own feelings, let alone care for the baby she left behind. He needs help—desperately. Which might explain the completely inappropriate feelings he’s starting to have for his sister’s best friend…
Evelyn has traveled the world, studied art in London, and trained in Venice—but at heart, she’s still a Texas girl, silently pining for her billionaire cowboy. Colt is different now, though. Wounded and broken. She knows she can help him care for the baby. But convincing him to open his heart and trust in love again…well, that’ll be considerably more difficult.
Money can fix a lot of problems—but a happily ever after can’t be bought. So, if Colt and Evelyn want theirs, they’ll have to fight for it…
Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Hearts Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie
Edith MacKenzie or Eddie Mac to her friends is an Australian author of sweet and wholesome contemporary cowboy romance. They say in literary circles to write what you know and Eddie has certainly taken that to heart. Before embarking on a writing career she trained horses professionally and brings that wealth of knowledge to her writing.
Now a mum to a boy and girl, as well as wife, she delights with her tales of strong cowgirls and their adventures in finding love. When not weaving the love stories of her characters, she enjoys hanging out with her family and animals, as well as reading, fishing and camping
Becky has returned for the third and final installment of the Rebecca Steele Saga. Her journey is not one without obstacles. Becky is a very strong character who you just can’t help take notice of. She is a woman that if she was real you would want her to have by your side through anything. I found this book very hard to put down. Joanne Patterson has saved the best for last and this book does not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Veronica Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVeronica Lee2022-02-03 18:43:502022-02-03 18:43:50Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Veronica Lee
I spent my teens and twenties living in the Nashville area, so being able to revisit some of my old haunts was a treat! I loved this book from the very beginning, yet it surprised me. There are amazing characters as well as facts and tidbits about country music. The author throws in some family dynamics that show readers how to honor the family they were born into, as well as choose the family they make. A page turner to the very end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-01-20 15:06:472022-01-20 15:06:47Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Alison Risher
This is the 3rd book in the series and I really loved it. In this book Rebecca is happily married , her career is at an all time high and she leads a good life with her husband and step daughter. However, nothing remains perfect. People from the past turn up and it makes the relationship between Rebecca and her husband difficult. Her step daughter is stepping into her shoes with a penchant for singing and blooms into a confident little girl. Rebecca has to really fight with all her strength to hold on to the things and people who are dear to her life. It is a bitter sweet ending, but I did enjoy every bit of this fast paced love story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2022-01-19 07:55:382022-01-19 07:55:38Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Anantha Rusum
And we’re back to wrap up Becky’s story. I have mixed feelings about Rebecca Steele Living the Dream. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. We still have the past of Johnny Munroe still lingering around as Chance & Becky begin their lives as man and wife. There’s also Chance’s past with his daughter’s mom Carrie. Baggage on both sides. Which leads to some ups and downs on both sides. Once tragedy strikes it’s all about how they rise up and go on with life. I don’t want to give much away so I’ll say this: If you stumbled across this book as I have, you should start back at book 1. Get the entire backstory, not that it couldn’t be a standalone novel, however some things will make more sense. Enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2022-01-19 07:48:262022-01-19 07:48:26Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Beverly Finnie
Such a sweet story! Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream was very good. With ups, downs, highs and lows it’s everything you could ask for in a book. Becky Steele, on the cusp of starting her country music career while in her 40s, picks the one song that reminds her of past love with Johnny Munroe to launch it. Besides all that she also competes in barrel racing at the rodeo where she meets Chance(Adam Mason). After a scary accident she loses most of her memory of her 20s & 30s, but is assured it’ll come back in time. Romance is in the air between Chance & Becky with Johnny looming in the shadows. With sadness, love, happiness, and drama this story does not disappoint as Becky navigates a new road in life while leaving an old road behind. Well minus her best friend Emily, who will always be along for the ride. I look forward to reading book 3, more than I was to reading this book because of the time jumps in book 1. Don’t let that deter you because I’m glad I did. It was worth it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2022-01-19 07:48:002022-01-19 07:48:00Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 2) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Beverly Finnie
I was excited to read this third and final book in the ‘Rebecca Steele’ series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great being back with the wonderful Becky and to be fully immersed in her world again. I would recommend reading the previous books in the series, not just because they are a fab read, but because this continues her story. As usual I felt engaged with Becky who is such a likeable and relatable strong main character, and it was nice that her daughter Cassie took a more prominent part in the storyline. Although Becky is enjoying her life on the country music stage, when she faces some adverse conditions, once again she needs her strength, resolve, attitude and faith to see her through. As well as her old friends turning up in the story the author also keeps things interesting with some new faces. The exciting storyline and plot twists kept me hooked from start to finish and I just couldn’t stop reading. I’m disappointed that this is the last book in the series and I will miss Rebecca Steele, but this was definitely a good send off for her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-01-18 17:23:472022-01-18 17:23:47Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is book three of this series by this author. This one was just as good as the previous two books in my opinion. This author is such a great writer. I love her visualization process and how it has progressed throughout each book. These characters are fantastic. I feel like they are my own friends and family just living in a different state. That’s how real this series has been to me. As with the previous two books I couldn’t put this one down and was gripping the edge of my seat throughout several chapters. While I was hoping the author would continue with this series I think she did a wonderful job closing the chapter and ending it. However, I do hope that maybe she will change her mind and perhaps do a spin-off at some point in the future. I highly recommend this for anyone that loves “western” themed stories. If you like the show “Yellowstone” you will like this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2022-01-18 15:26:262022-01-18 15:26:26Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Karen Pearman
This is the third and final book in the series and I was looking forward to seeing how Becky and Chances life panned out as I had really enjoyed the previous book. For the first half of the book I was really enjoying being back in Becky and Chance’s world. Then came the twists and I was like “WHAT?” No Way!! I won’t mention what the twists were as I won’t give spoilers but I have to say that I really didn’t enjoy the book after that. It totally spoilt it for me. I have read a lot of other reviews and almost everyone is raving about how good the book is, so I guess I’m out on my own but I really didn’t like the direction that the book took from this point. I will say that the book is very well written and the author does a great job of writing great characters, so it’s not all bad and I did love the first half of the book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-01-18 15:25:592022-01-18 15:25:59Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Karyn Taylor
This is the third and last book in the Rebecca Steele series by Joanne Patterson. I highly recommend reading the books in order. This is a sweet romance that has some drama, challenges, and emotions throughout this book. Like before this book drew me in from the first page until the last word. I love Becky’s story because she has been loving life. She has had some minor bumps in the road but nothing that strength, faith, and a bit of attitude cannot fix. This book has taken me for an emotional ride that I was willing to take to see what happens to Becky. I highly recommend this book but do not forget to read the first two books first.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2022-01-18 07:38:552022-01-18 07:38:55Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Erica Fish
5 Stars Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson
Rebecca Steele Living the Dream is the third and final book in the Rebecca Steele series and once you start reading you won’t want to stop till you’ve finished. This is a Western Romance that is packed with, love, drama and a few family challenges along the way. This book continues on from the previous books so I highly recommend reading this series in order as it will give you a better understanding of what is going on and help with characters and back story. Plus its an amazing series that is definitely worth the time. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride as Becky is back and will soon find out what fate has in store for her . This is a fast paced story that will have you turning the pages to see what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read 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 Daughenbaugh2022-01-17 07:23:442022-01-17 07:23:44Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This is the second book of the Rebecca Steele Series. Although it can be read as a standalone I recommend reading book one first. This is my first book from this author. I enjoyed the story but wish I would have read book one first, so I would have the whole back story. I’m curious to see what’s going to happen for Becky in book 3.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenny Seehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenny See2022-01-17 07:23:232022-01-17 07:23:23Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream (Rebecca Steele Series Book 2) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Jenny See
This is book three of the Rebecca Steele Series. It can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the first two books in the series first. This is the best book in the series. I think the author did a beautiful job on this book. It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It’s a wonderful conclusion to this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenny Seehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenny See2022-01-17 07:23:032022-01-17 07:23:03Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Jenny See
We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.
Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.
Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.
We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.
We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.
Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.
If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:
Other external services
We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
Google Webfont Settings:
Google Map Settings:
Google reCaptcha Settings:
Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:
Other cookies
The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:
Privacy Policy
You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.
BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 
