Falling for the Hometown Girl

Marshall Ranch #2

by Shelli Stevens

Katie Marshall is known for her 'girl next door' reputation and for always playing it safe. So, when she books a bachelor party from Seattle at the Marshall Ranch, she isn't sure what to expect until trouble strolls in–Hunter Richardson, local rebel turned successful software tycoon...and Katie's job gets a lot more interesting.

Hunter has always struggled to find his place in Marietta. Now, somewhat reluctantly, he's back in his hometown and not looking forward to a week on a cattle ranch... but that all changes when he sees Katie, the girl he could never forget from high school. A girl he shouldn't want anything to do with. Soon, he realizes he wants much more from her than just a guided tour of the Montana landscape.

Hunter’s plan had been to get through the week, before returning to Seattle and his million dollar gaming company. Instead, he finds himself falling for the hometown girl...

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Amazon, Fiction, Westerns, Contemporary, Smut

260 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 2, 2017

About the author

Shelli is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who read her first romance novel when she snatched it off her mother’s bookshelf at the age of eleven. She is a true pluviophile (lover of rain) who currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters. She loves Disney, taking sunset pics (follow her on Instagram), baking, nature walking, and spontaneously bursting into song. She’s written various genres of romance, but is most known for her contemporary series such as The McLaughlins, The Bro Code, Marshall Ranch, and A is for Alpha.

Reviews

[BookLionQueen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was sent this book by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It would get 4 stars if it wasn't so rushed towards the end. I really like that you can read these as standalones and not as a strict series. I really enjoyed Hunter as a character. His backstory was quite interesting, although expected. He is a computer coder who creates video games and is a lefty ( like me). Katie is a sweet girl from Montana who works on a ranch and really loves the country and the city life is not for her. Whereas Hunter is from Montana, the same small town that Katie is from, he lives in Seattle and runs his fairly new company with great success. Hunter's 'friend' Lance, who is a total tool, is having a bachelor party and Hunter is his best man. Hunter chooses the Marshall Ranch for Lance's bachelor party. Katie, a girl Hunter had a crush on in highschool, runs the Marshall Ranch and it is clear that there is some chemistry there. Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was a nice fluffy contemporary.

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Blurb:
Katie Marshall is known for her 'girl next door' reputation and for always playing it safe. So, when she books a bachelor party from Seattle at the Marshall Ranch, she isn't sure what to expect until trouble strolls in–Hunter Richardson, local rebel turned successful software tycoon...and Katie's job gets a lot more interesting.

Hunter has always struggled to find his place in Marietta. Now, somewhat reluctantly, he's back in his hometown and not looking forward to a week on a cattle ranch... but that all changes when he sees Katie, the girl he could never forget from high school. A girl he shouldn't want anything to do with. Soon, he realizes he wants much more from her than just a guided tour of the Montana landscape.

Hunter’s plan had been to get through the week, before returning to Seattle and his million dollar gaming company. Instead, he finds himself falling for the hometown girl...

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

Nice contemporary romance. It depends on your perspective of course, but a situation painted here could represent infidelity. Couple #1 in this example were dating. The F of that couple kissed someone else during this overlap time. Would that be cheating on the M of couple #1?

This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Chalice · Rating 3 out of 5]

The couple: Hunter and Katie

Romance genre: Second chance
Series: Marshall Ranch
Length: 260 pages

Plot: Katie, along with her brother, runs a ranch that hosts event. She has a bachelor party coming in from the city, and when they get there, she knows one of the guys. Hunter used to live in their town but since moved away and made it big in the tech world. He was always somewhat of an outcast when he lived there, but Katie was the one person who was always nice to him, and unbeknownst to her, he had a crush on her. He's happy to fulfill his teenage dreams, but what happens if they want more this time around?

Commentary: This was a cute story. I thought it was a nice twist, having Katie's brother be one of the people who bullied Hunter. Also, having Hunter buy the property Katie wanted was a nice touch. Poor Katie, though. It seems like she didn't really know her worth as a woman and her "boyfriend" didn't really help n that regard. It was great that someone who did have a passion for her came along to help her realize her value.

Previous book in the series: Protect Me, Cowboy
Next book in the series: Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights

[Juliana Philippa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not my first Shelli Stevens book, but it's been a long time since I read her; my first book of hers was Negligee Behavior , which I really enjoyed! Unfortunately, Falling for the Hometown Girl definitely fell short of that. There was nothing really wrong with it ... but there was also nothing really super right about it.

Summary. Modern-day Marietta, Montana
Katie Marshall runs her family ranch with her oldest brother and during the summer, they open it to groups and parties and rent out the six cabins they had built. When the book starts, Katie is getting ready to greet the guests of the week, which is a 3-person bachelor party. Little does she know that one of the members is Hunter Richardson, who is now a big techie (he's a gamer and has a very successful company) in Seattle, but is originally from Marietta and was just a few years above her in school.

Hunter left Marietta for college and basically never came back. He's visited his family a couple of times, but has no desire to be reminded of his unhappy youth, growing up in a small-town where he was viewed as a weird, computer, nerd introvert and was picked on and bullied. He still remembers Katie Marshall, who was always quick with a smile for him and very friendly—one of the only people at school who was. She's just as pretty as he remembers and there's definitely sexual tension between them as soon as he arrives.

Despite an annoying and rude groom-to-be, Hunter's uneasiness being back in Marietta, and the fact that Katie is kind of dating the local deputy, the chemistry between them can't be ignored. He's leaving in a week though, so what possible future is there for them? Is it worth it to just take advantage of this week together, knowing that they have no future together?

What I Liked. I really liked Hunter and it was a nice change to have a hero who was introverted, and kind of shy and awkward. Of course he's good-looking and has a rockin' body—#eyeroll—but hey, whatever, the rest made for a nice change (though see section below). The conflict in the romance was also an interesting one, because it's a very real one nowadays that couple's face, whether it's their jobs being in different locations, or just different preferences and lifestyles, like this, etc. Stevens kind of dealt with it well, though I have to say she gave herself an easy out that didn't make either character have to work too hard to get it all settled. A little too neat and easy, but that was the least of my complaints. I liked Katie's brothers; they both added some humor and the relationship between the siblings was very sweet.

What I Didn't Like. The entire story had a feeling of inconsistency, from some of the plotlines/ploys to the characters behaviors and feelings; several things made no sense. A bachelor party of only 3 people? Lance is an asshole and yes, he apparently liked the idea of going to a ranch, but that doesn't at all fit with his character (hence why he ends up hating it when he's there). Hunter is aware that girls hit on him and find him attractive, but is still supposed to be a little awkward, and these moments of super confidence with Katie didn't fall in line with him at other times. Stevens also throws in this characteristic of his of taking everything literally ... but it appears like halfway through, is mentioned a couple token times, and then not again; seems like an interesting character quirk that the author accidentally forgot (frequently). Katie's reaction to Hunter and her attraction to him were also confusing and didn't seem very clear to me (but not in the sense that she was unclear and the author was successfully portraying that to us ... it was just confusing).

Bottom Line. Story had promise, and I like the kind-of-bad-boy-(but-more-outcast-boy) comes back to town and gets the local good girl plotline, but it didn't really deliver, it felt too rushed, the entire relationship happens within less than a week but—no spoiler here—they end up together for the long-term, and I just couldn't get super into it. Wasn't horrible, but honestly, I don't know that I would recommend it (due to the "too many books, too little time" rule).

*This review is of an ARC provided by Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really, really enjoyed this! I actually couldn't it put it down last night. This was a thoroughly enjoyable story, and I didn't feel out of place not having read the first in the series.

I've gone through a rash of book lately where there's just too much backstory. This books didn't suffer that same fate. In fact, it was perfect. You learned about what shaped the characters in due course, but there was no dwelling.

The story was great, the characters were well-developed and the whole story had me hooked! A really great read!

[Book Lover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie Marshall owns a cattle ranch with her brother. They rent out the cabins in the summer for extra income. Katie is the quintessential girl next door. She is sweet, kind, easy going while taking no crap from the male guests and liked by everyone.
Hunter Richardson grew up in the same small town. He was not popular, a gamer and an introvert. He was even bullied because he was different. He left for college and never returned. He became a millionaire developing games and runs his own company.
Hunter books a bachelor party at the Marshall ranch. He has always had a soft spot for Katie because she was always nice to him. Katie doesn’t recognize him because he has grown from a gangly teen into a very good looking, muscled man. While Katie was always nice to him, her brother Cal was not, making his life miserable. A fact he does not disclose to Katie.
Katie is casually dating Jim, the deputy of the town, but is drawn to Hunter. She kisses Hunter a few times before she breaks up with Jim. Hunter and Katie decide on a one week fling because her life is in Marietta while his is in Seattle.
I was disappointed with Hunter’s character in his pursuit of Katie. Having been the victim of small town mentality he was pushing Katie awfully hard to have an affair. He knew the gossip it would stir up and what it could do to Katie’s reputation. He does somewhat make up for it by apologizing for his part in deceiving Katie about his issues with Cal and setting up classes/opportunities for kids who are like he was in high school. Not to mention his surprise for her at the end! Loved it.
Hunter struggled with coming back to his hometown. We watch him make peace with the town and his parents while finding his place.
I did not read the first book in the series and easily read this one as a standalone.

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[Julie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Hunter and Katie are reunited when they chose her ranch to have a get away. Bachelor party. These two go back and forth and the drama in this book will leave you breathless. They both have obstacles in the way but maybe they can find a way to make this work.

[Teresa Rosenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this romance. The characters were believable, well rounded folks who had understandable baggage and acted in rational ways. I found myself truly cheering for them to somehow overcome the problems that separated them and get together.

A note to the grammar police: there were quite a few errors in this book. Two/to/too problems, an instance of "lessoned" instead of "lessened," things like that. I know no one likes a pedant but for those of us who get yanked out of the story by errors, it's worth noting that this book has a bunch.

[Marsha Keeper Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf

You can take the boy out of Marietta, but eventually the man will return. Hunter had shaken the dust of Marietta, Montana off of his shoes long ago for the trendy city streets of Seattle. He’d always been the nerd, the geek, the kid picked on for either his perceived bad boy rep or for his non-cowboy ways. He loved gaming and creating games more than sitting in a saddle – even though that was far away from the reality his family could afford. He’d left this small town, made his fortune in his chosen field and never looked back. Except maybe for a few fond memories and to force himself to visit his parents. Why he’d thought this Ranching Cowboy bachelor party was a good idea now escaped him. But he was here… and so was Katie.

Katie was a country girl through to her golden heart. She’d tried the big city for college, but it wasn’t her and she happily returned home to her family ranch. Now the ranch was profitable, in the off season they rented out the cabins for get-away vacations. She was content. Or so she thought until Hunter returned to town. Oh, he’d been a rebellious kid back then, and they’d only had one class together but he was the local boy who made good in the tech field. The man he’d grown into was quite a different story though. While his idea of a bachelor party vacation for a groom who was more than a bit of a jerk seemed above the line, it was his money to spend. She wasn’t counting on the attraction, or the memories that having Hunter back would bring… for more than just herself. It was simply too good to be true, something had to go wrong – and unfortunately, she was right.

Katie and Hunter’s romance is definitely a slow burn, building until they finally give in to the attraction. When it blows up in their faces because of the past that happy ending is put into question. I enjoyed their story, it’s a reunion, a discovery and dealing with painful memories and events. Something that is never easy. It’s always fun to catch up with past couples, and seeing Wyatt and Claire again was fun for me.

If you’re in the mood for a fun Romance, with a bit of the past sticking around to cause some troubles and a very likable, relatable couple then Falling For The Hometown Girl is a story that you’d enjoy. I’d recommend this one for any Romance reader who enjoys a solid story, interesting characters and has a love for small town and all they bring to the story.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falling for the Hometown Girl by Shelli Stevens
Katie Marshall is known for her ‘girl next door’ reputation and for always playing it safe. So, when she books a bachelor party from Seattle at the Marshall Ranch, she isn’t sure what to expect until trouble strolls in–Hunter Richardson, local bad boy turned successful software tycoon…and Katie’s job gets a lot more interesting.

Hunter has always struggled to find his place in Marietta. Now, somewhat reluctantly, he’s back in his hometown and not looking forward to a week on a cattle ranch… but that all changes when he sees Katie, the girl he could never forget from high school. A girl he shouldn’t want anything to do with. Soon, he realizes he wants much more from her than just a guided tour of the Montana landscape.

Hunter’s plan had been to get through the week, before returning to Seattle and his million dollar gaming company. Instead, he finds himself falling for the hometown girl…
this is Katie Marshall and Hunter Richardson’s story.
Katie closed her laptop and stood from her desk. She made her way out of the main house to double-check the cabins that Jane had cleaned.
A wave of pride swept through her as she closed the cabin door behind her.
“Hello, Katie.” Hunter watched the recognition fill Kaitlyn Marshall’s big blue eyes as she said his name softly. Recognition and then wariness. It wasn’t an uncommon reaction from the folks in Marietta.
Falling for the Hometown Girl by Shelli Stevens is a 3 star book.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."

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[Romantic Reads and Such · Rating 4 out of 5]

The high school crush all grown up plot made me very happy.  Even though Hunter and Katie didn’t know each other very well then there was something between them and when they meet again as adults it develops into something a bit … well, more  :) 

Hunter hasn’t been home in a long time – his childhood isn’t exactly something he wants to revisit.  He didn’t really fit into the small Montana community growing up and really couldn’t wait to get out.  But, given the chance, he finds it hard to pass up the chance to see Katie again.  He may be an adult but there is still a part of him that is still that boy.  

Katie tried living away from home but it wasn’t for her and Marietta is where she belongs.  When an old face appears again, spending a week at her ranch, the attraction proves impossible to ignore.  She knows he’s leaving but she can't resist the geeky, sexy man who is a genius with computers and looks oh-so-good in boots & a hat. 

Time spent with Katie at the Marshall ranch gives Hunter a chance to look at his past with adult eyes and decide what will really make him happy.

(I haven’t read the first book in this series (surprise!) but I don’t know that it really mattered.  There may have been a bit more development of the sibling relationship and how they’ve dealt with their father’s death but I felt that Stevens does a good job of giving her readers a complete and satisfying stand-alone story.)

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

[Claudia Blanton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review

I enjoyed reading Falling For The Hometown Girl in a lukewarm sort of way. Yes, it contained all of the elements of a contemporary romance, and the chemistry between the characters is there, but there was just not enough action – and I am not talking about the type that happens between the sheets.

This novel seemed like a formula novel – the typical parental misunderstanding, the normal small town boy made it big time, and game back home, to fall in love with small town girl from his past. It has everything that it is supposed to have, expect anything special.

It was not one of those books that I could not wait to find out what will happens next because I kind of already knew. It did not grab me in the way, that I wanted to come back to it, despite the tasks I had to accomplish – no, it was just there, and I went back to it, without much enthusiasm, like a cup of herbal tea, that is okay tasting and good for me, but makes me think that I would rather drink the strong cup of coffee instead. I was waiting and hoping for a strong cup of coffee kind of book, or at least a twist somewhere within the pages, that would make me go – okay, now you really got my attention.

Instead, I continued to nod at the story line, while looking forward to the next book on my TBR list.

[Bette Stanek · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars, but not quite ready for 4 stars. This story is the second book in the Marshall Ranch series. I did read the first book in the series and other than knowing who Wyatt and Claire are, it really didn’t affect this book at all. They are stand-alone stories that follow each of the Marshall siblings. Wyatt is the oldest of the siblings, Katie is the youngest and this is her story. The books are set in the typical small town of Marietta, Montana. The town, and the characters, are fun. The story is sort of a second chance, but since there wasn’t really a first chance it’s not a true second chance. Hunter had a crush on Katie in high school and jumped at the chance to host a bachelor party at the Marshall ranch to reconnect with her. Katie didn’t know Hunter all that well in high school and had no idea that he crushed on her. They certainly connect now, though.

I enjoyed this story. The characters were mature adults who acknowledge their pasts, but do not hold onto grudges overly long. They understand their small town is not for everyone and it definitely has its flaws, but love it just the same. The story isn’t overly dramatic. It is fun and entertaining. I felt the ending was rushed and didn’t satisfactorily tie things up.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so pleasantly surprised by this romance novel. It’s the second in a series but I hadn’t read the first one and don’t think I missed anything much. I do, however, want to go back and read the first one! This is a really sweet story of a man who returns to his hometown and connects with the girl he couldn’t forget from high school. Nothing earth shattering about the story but I think Shelli Stevens really excelled at the characters and the sense of place in this one. It gave this book that something special that made it stand out to me. I really liked Katie and Hunter. There was something very sweet about their relationship and how their story comes together. I loved learning about the ranch that the story takes place on and the peripheral characters were really well done. All in all, I really liked this one and can’t wait to go back and read the first in the series. Definitely recommend to those of you who love a good romance!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with the ARC for an honest review.

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun sweet read for a perfect lazy afternoon. Katie, "the girl next door" runs a ranch when she books a bachelor party from Seattle. She soon finds out that "the bad boy from town", Hunter is part of this party. After Hunter left town a few years ago, he now become a successful software tycoon. Hunter, has always had a certain liking to Katie, and now is the time to act upon his feelings. Will Katie open her heart or still play it safe? Soon there will be fireworks in the sky and not just for Fourth of July.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story of finding love and opening your heart. I loved how Hunter, gave Cal and other kids like him a second chance in Marietta. Coming home, cane be good.

[Laura D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Back in high school, Hunter was the bad boy type. Not at all the kind of guy that the hometown good girl Katie would date. He keep his feeling for her to himself. She was always nice to him despite his being from the bad part of town. Fast forward and when Katie books a bachelor party to be held at her family ranch she has no idea who is about to walk back into her life. When she sees Hunter she doesn't recognize him. He has to drop hints to help her put two and two together. He is the bad boy turned rich, successful video game developer and she is the good girl looking to get a taste of bad. When things start to happen will Hunter's history with her brother put the brakes on the one thing Katie really wants? I really enjoyed this story. Great read.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted another palate-cleanser after I didn't finish a book and this seemed like the perfect choice. And it was in a lot of ways! But it didn't wow me. It was quick, it was easy, and it was interesting. But there wasn't any real depth to the emotions for me. It was obvious where it was going from the beginning and I wish there had be a little more conflict or that they had sat in the existing conflict a bit longer.

Major props to the cover choice, though! It's one of the first covers I've seen in a long time that looks really representative of the characters and the story. Really well done there.

I'd recommend this as a beach, easy, palate-cleanser if someone is well-read but there are others out there that I'd probably recommend first.

[Emiie Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for the Hometown Girl
I’m a sucker for small town romance, but even if I wasn’t this adorable cover would have sucked me in. (Yes I’m one of those awful people that judges books by their covers.)

I wish that we could have gotten into the deep ness of Hunter’s character more. I feel the book focused so much more on his feelings towards Katie than who he was outside of his feelings for her.

The attraction between Hunter and Katie was almost slow burn and I absolutely adored that. I also loved that Falling for the Hometown Girl didn’t feel like a typical western romance, it wasn’t the same old plot with different names. It was sweet but still had suspense, it made me want to put life aside to keep reading. That freaking ending had my crying tears, it was so perfect!

[Barbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie Marshall lives a quiet life on her family ranch in Marietta, Montana. One of her ideas to expand business at the working ranch was to build cabins and invite people to stay and learn things on the ranch. A bachelor party with a group of men from Seattle brings a former Marietta-native, Hunter Richardson.

Hunter was a bit of a rebel as a young person and fled their small town as quick as he could after high school graduation. He never forgot Katie from drama class, so seeing her grown up makes him realize that is still attracted to her. One kiss turns the spark of attraction into an inferno.

Is the week enough time for these two to get things under control? Or is this more than a fling? Read and find out!

4 out of 5 stars.

I received an advanced copy from the author, publisher and NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

FALLING FOR THE HOMETOWN GIRL is a fun and flirty read that is perfect for lounging on the beach this summer. Nice blend of romance and discovering your future by examining your past. Katie Marshall enjoys running her family ranch and making guest feel welcome. When a blast from the past, Hunter Richardson, comes to stay with two friends for a bachelor party, she finds herself drawn to him. Hunter has spent the past several years trying to forget the girl he longed for from afar and his troubled past. Readers will enjoy watching the characters grow and develop. Definitely recommend. Part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

*ARC received in exchange for a honest review

[Paula Pugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie Marshall runs the Marshall Montana ranch which has become a noted destination for vacationers during the summer. Bachelor parties are another fast growing business and her latest one will give her cause to reflect. The man putting on the party for his friend is an old friend/crush of Katie: Hunter. She may have been all of fifteen when he left Marietta but the years in difference haven’t erased her memories of him nor of his for Katie. He’s now a wealthy software developer in Seattle and not the teenage boy Katie knew. Sparks are flying for Katie and Hunter and add in a creepy groom with entitlement issues and you have the makings for a great story.

[Lynnett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a sweet homey story. At times it was a bit 'normal' and somewhat predictable, but overall a sweet read. The only thing I really did not like was that Katie was touted as the girl next door, sweet, does not swear, only had sex once in her life and the experience broke her. However, with all that said, she was totally okay and completing understanding of a sex only no strings relationship with a man she barely knows. This was a hard pill to swallow and was way too far out of character.

But don't get me wrong, I do love the characters and they were multi dimensional. I do not normally read the cowboy themed stories, but was able to get on board with this one.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting in bed at night, with a wine and my kindle, I've managed to get some amazing sleep. It's been long overdue.

I closed my amazon account and reopened it shortly after, and so I had nothing to read. That was until I found the free books.

This is certainly a book I would recommend if you're looking for a little bit of drama. A little bit of romance.

It's got it without it being overpowering and sometimes, you just need that kind of read.

When the girl next door, comes back in to contact the the local rebel after 10 years, sparks and lust start flying.

But there's a little bit of the past still haunting them both.

Lovely read, so glad I found it.

[Fedora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four and a half stars

Falling for the Hometown Girl is the second in Shelli Stevens’s Marshall Ranch series. Hunter Richardson is back in Marietta for a bachelor’s party. Katie Marshall has only a vague recollection of a quiet misfit loner but the guy who shows up definitely catches her attention in a very distracting way.

Shelli Stevens’s story is a charming one, and a fun trip where readers get to enjoy the entertaining side of ranch life as Hunter and his friends do during their stay with the Marshalls. Of course, Hunter and Katie dance around and the sparks between them…until they don’t.

Very much enjoying this small-town series!

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series and the second book I have read by this author. Sadly, this will be the last book I read by this author. The storylines are great but the spelling errors, grammatical errors and general lack of proofreading make the novel unreadable.

These books have great potential but need proofreading before they will reach that level.

I normally do not leave a negative review but after reading two books in a row with the same issues, I want to make sure that anyone else who buys this book is aware of the issues with it.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful return to home story.
When Hunter left his small town due to bullying and false accusations he swore never to return, but when he had to organise a cowboy retreat for a bucks week away he knew just the place to go.
Kaitlyn and her brother Wyatt run a cowboy retreat and couldn’t believe her old drama partner from high school was there for a week.
Problems arise with the groom to be starts acting inappropriately and Hunter is getting closer to Kate. Will their chemistry be a short term thing or will it be for ever.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet

If you're in the mood for sweet romance and not to many hickups, an easy read that will leave a smile on your face this is the book for you. Its perfect for lacy days on the beach or infront of the fireplace. The characters and the snall town feeling will have you in the best of moods in no time. This book is the second in a series of three although it can be read as a standalone. However we will se some of the characters from book one so if you plan on reading more than one book I would recomend you start with that one.

[Dorothey Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for the Hometown Girl

Katie Marshall was so glad she convinced her brother to have a ranching experience for people during the summer months. They could book vacations for families or groups. Katie got an unusual booking from Hunter, a boy she went to school with. He lived in Seattle, and was booking a bachelor party for his friend / CFO. Hunter always thought Katie was a nice and friendly girl to everyone. Even though he lived in the poorer part of town, and everyone thought he was different. Great story, you will enjoy how things work out.