Robert K. R. (rikker) reviewed Three Cowboys and a Bride (Three Cowboys, Bk 3) on + 515 more book reviews
Nice story of a man who is willing to do anything to gain trust.
Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Good wrap-up to the series. The story begins with a prologue, spelling out how Phoebe and Max ended up married. Phoebe, a British woman trying to wrest her inheritance from her uncooperative family, needs a husband to fulfill the requirements. Max, a Marine between deployments, draws her attention in a Reno bar. Something about him leads her to propose a marriage-of-convenience arrangement, and Max, who is always game for a challenge, jumps right in. But Max disappeared the next day without leaving contact information.
Four years later, Phoebe tracks Max down at the California ranch where he works with his two Marine friends, Luke and Noah. He never told them about Phoebe, so everyone is shocked that he is married. Phoebe still needs Max's help, and asks him to continue in the role to convince her family. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that rekindled from their wedding night. I loved seeing Max and Phoebe get to know each other as she settled into her temporary stint as a ranch wife. The more time they spend together, the deeper their connection and feelings grow. Some wonderful scenes highlight how good they are together and how happy they can be. But both of them have emotional baggage that makes it difficult for them to believe the other would want more than their temporary marriage.
I got frustrated with both because neither communicated well with the other, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Matters became more complicated when Phoebe's brother showed up, trying to convince Phoebe to return to England. George was manipulative in his attempt to get his way and zoomed in on Max's insecurities. He also knew which buttons to push to get Phoebe to react in the way he wanted. Both Max and Phoebe have some self-examination to do before they can let go of the past. I loved the advice that Max got from his friends and what he did with it. At the same time, we get to see how Phoebe's relationship with Max has changed her. There is a terrific scene with George, and later her grandmother, that shows off the new Phoebe. Max's big moment was fantastic, and I loved seeing them work things out.
The epilogue was terrific. Seeing all three couples and catching up on their lives was great.
Four years later, Phoebe tracks Max down at the California ranch where he works with his two Marine friends, Luke and Noah. He never told them about Phoebe, so everyone is shocked that he is married. Phoebe still needs Max's help, and asks him to continue in the role to convince her family. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that rekindled from their wedding night. I loved seeing Max and Phoebe get to know each other as she settled into her temporary stint as a ranch wife. The more time they spend together, the deeper their connection and feelings grow. Some wonderful scenes highlight how good they are together and how happy they can be. But both of them have emotional baggage that makes it difficult for them to believe the other would want more than their temporary marriage.
I got frustrated with both because neither communicated well with the other, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Matters became more complicated when Phoebe's brother showed up, trying to convince Phoebe to return to England. George was manipulative in his attempt to get his way and zoomed in on Max's insecurities. He also knew which buttons to push to get Phoebe to react in the way he wanted. Both Max and Phoebe have some self-examination to do before they can let go of the past. I loved the advice that Max got from his friends and what he did with it. At the same time, we get to see how Phoebe's relationship with Max has changed her. There is a terrific scene with George, and later her grandmother, that shows off the new Phoebe. Max's big moment was fantastic, and I loved seeing them work things out.
The epilogue was terrific. Seeing all three couples and catching up on their lives was great.
