DIRTY-TALKING COWBOY is the first book in Stacey Kennedy's Kinky Spurs series. I love this book! There are spicy scenes galore in DIRTY- TALKING COWBOY, but this book has a lot more to rave about. What starts out as an erotic tale of two strangers locking eyes across a crowded bar, turns into a multilayered and fascinating character-driven romance with a small-town feel. Family and trust are two major themes in DIRTY-TALKING COWBOY, and Stacey Kennedy weaves both into an enjoyable story.
Emma Monroe is taking a hiatus from her big city, corporate lifestyle. Things colossally take a wrong turn for her when the man she thought she loved betrayed her. Although the betrayal didn't involve any cheating, the consequences were just as devastating and have left Emma questioning everything, especially her own judgment. While emotionally fragile in some ways, Emma is taking control of her life by taking care of her late grandmother's farm and working in the local bar, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma is looking for is a romantic relationship. Shep Blackshaw is a cowboy hottie and force of nature who provides the stability and affection that Emma needs most as she sorts through her recent upheaval. I love both characters, and the chemistry between them is off the charts. Stacey Kennedy is able to convey an emotional resonance along with a deeply erotic connection.
DIRTY-TALKING COWBOY is one of the best contemporary romances I've read this year. Kennedy does a superb writing multifaceted, fully fleshed out characters with plenty of depth. There are no stock characters or predictable reactions in DIRTY-TALKING COWBOY. The side story involving Emma's adopted horse is a nice metaphor for the effort Shep takes to gain Emma's trust. The supporting characters, who include Shep's equally hot brothers and Emma's girlfriends, are interesting and I look forward to reading their stories. I can't wait for the next book in this series!
Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado, after the death of her grandmother. Now she's inherited a farm full of abused animals and she's working as a waitress at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a man, as she's still recovering from a recent heartbreak. But when a sensual and powerful cowboy, Shep Blackshaw enters her life, Emma begins to want things she shouldn't. Shep knows sex shouldn't be on his mind. He's got a world of responsibility on his shoulders. He's attempting to save his late father's cattle ranch, Blackshaw Cattle Company, from foreclosure. But Emma's heated reactions to his touch make ignoring her impossible. She's the perfect distraction to make him forget that his father's company is a sinking ship. While their nights only heat up, soon emotions become tangled into the mix. Shep's not only giving Emma the hottest nights of her life, he's also healing her heart. With every encounter, she forgets her heartbreak. With every naughty adventure, she stops mourning the life she left behind. And with every dirty word whispered from Shep's mouth, she stops thinking of all the reasons why she shouldn't fall for him. But when the past comes to claim Emma, she'll need to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the life she's grown to love with Shep. How will she say no to forever with a dirty-talking cowboy.
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