Hailey Cooper and Reid Everett first meet in a bar, she
and Reid are instantly attracted to each other, however
Hailey soon realises she has nothing in common with the
handsome Wyoming cowboy: she's a university student, he
never liked school; she's an environmentalist and a
vegetarian; he's a hunter. She hates anything that has to
do with killing and war, and Reid is a Marine, almost
ready to deploy. Reid likes Hailey's feisty attitude but
she doesn't want anything to do with Marines, for
personal reasons. Over several years, theirs paths cross
voluntarily and accidentally several times; Reid does
want to see Hailey. He is willing to give a relationship
a try; he's a one-man woman, he doesn't do one-night-
stands and wants a family, so does Hailey, but she is
willing to have only a sexual relationship because she is
adamant that love is impossible between them. Reid
doesn't mind their differences that much, but Hailey does
not see how they could reach a compromise, and honestly
does not try very hard.
SHARP SHOOTIN' COWBOY is the third book in the Hot
Cowboy Nights series and can definitely be
considered a standalone title. What a difficult
relationship it is for Reid and Hailey! I found it easy
to relate to Hailey in a way, and I was riveted to the
page because I really wanted to know how the author could
manage to make such polar opposites fall in love and make
it work. They do love each other, their fundamental
values are similar, but it's the way they go about it
that seem incompatible, that makes it almost impossibly
challenging. Hailey and Reid's physical chemistry is
undeniable, but Hailey is terribly recalcitrant to
change.
Reid and Hailey are both extraordinary characters, not
extraordinary people; Ms. Vane presents a compelling
character study, where Hailey and Reid's questioning
becomes our own: we care for them, we root for them,
whichever side of the fence we stand on. Ms. Vane's
writing is as descriptive and flawless as ever: vivid and
precise as a photograph, the wilderness of Wyoming comes
to life. Hailey and Reid's jobs also come into the
equation and constitute a turning point in the story. The
relationship between Reid and Hailey is extremely
complicated, it's very realistic; nothing feels
convoluted or forced.
In SHARP SHOOTIN' COWBOY, nothing is easy; it's an
emotional roller-coaster that will keep you riveted until
the last page is turned.
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT, COWBOY...
Weary warrior... After eight years as a Marine sniper,
war-scarred Reid Everett is back in his native Wyoming. He
knows and loves this rugged land, so working for wildlife
services to reduce the booming wolf population suits him to
a T.
Caring crusader... Wildlife biologist Haley Cooper is
desperate to make a difference. Leaving the world of
academia behind, she accepts a position as a wolf advocate
to protect the animals she loves.
Raw attraction... Their jobs set them on a collision course,
but chemistry sparks like wildfire between Reid and Haley.
They'll have to brave some rough territory if they hope to
reconcile their polarizing views with a passion that won't
be denied.
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