Long Tall Cowboy Christmas was a sweet and sometimes emotional story that reminded me a bit of a Hallmark or Lifetime movie.

Nash has been out of the army for 2 years but he still suffers from PTSD and the memory of losing 3 of his brothers in arms while on a mission overseas. His grandmother hopes the ranch in Texas will help heal him in a way nothing else has been able to.

Kasey is struggling to find a way to live again while raising her 3 children after the loss of her husband 2 years ago. When she first enciunters her sexy new neighbor in a dust storm that triggers a flashback, she recognizes the signs as an army widow. Nash is a man of few words but clearly is a gentleman so he drives her home through the storm and they part ways.

Fate has plans for them though, and a random incident triggered by her son Rustin’s dog leading to a concussion and confused memories on Nash’s part throws them into unexpected proximity with even more unexpected chemistry sparking. Before they can act on it, Nash has to wrestle his demons and come clean, and she has to face the guilt she is feeling at considering moving on.

At times the attitude and judgment thrown her way made me wonder if I warped into Regency England while I was reading because it was absolutely ridiculous. Fortunately she has an ally in her sister in law to act as her sounding board and support system. The kids and dogs lend an absolutely adorable air to the story too so I found myself enjoying this read overall.

Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas was everything I love about Carolyn Brown’s romances, and more! A sexy cowboy, a sweet, but feisty heroine, playful banter, and three beyond cute kids! I guarantee this one will melt your heart!

Kasey Dawson McKay is a young mother left a widower when her Army husband, Adam, was killed on mission two years ago. She’s back living at the family ranch, Hope Springs in Happy, Texas, but she’s had trouble dealing with the hole her husband’s death has left in her heart.

Nash Lamont has returned to his family’s ranch, Texas Star, to find peace after his time in the Army left him with PTSD which includes guilt and nightmares. He never dreamed he’d be living next to Kasey McKay, and that he’d be running into her and her adorable kids all the time. An accident throws them together until Christmas, and he’s hoping, wishing for a Christmas miracle; that the circumstances will become permanent, and he’ll get to keep Kasey and the kids forever.

Oh, my stars, I just loved this story! I don’t want to divulge too many details about how Kasey and Nash are thrown together, but it’s quickly a passionate match. Add in Kasey’s seriously cute kids and how Nash bonds with them and this is a recipe for a 5-star story! This is Carolyn Brown at her finest!

Nash Lamont is dealing with some serious PTSD. His grandmother sends him to his uncle's ranch to hopefully find his way back to himself. Kasey Dawson has been dealing with the death of her Army husband for 2 years. She moved back to her family ranch so that she could get help with her three kids and hopefully mend her broken heart. Then she meets Nash. Somehow falling off and ladder and getting a concussion lands him a chance to spend time with Kasey and her kids in his ranch home. The author mentions at the beginning of this book that this was avery emotional book for her to write. Within the first chapter you can see it's not a lie. Nash and Kasey had some serious hurdles to get to their HEA in this book. Not everyone in the family is on their side either. The kids give out most of the humor and fun in this story and i loved them all. I have to add that Adam McKay is Kasey's deceased husband and he is killed before this series began and somehow he still makes a heck of a impression in this book. This book was enjoyable. It made me laugh and it made me cry and it even made go download some music that's mentioned in the book. Read it and you'll see what i mean.

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Scrumptious. Serious subjects, tender sweet moments and new beginnings are packaged inside this heartbreaker of a read. Life has not been kind to Nash or Kasey. Trapped in his own personal hell, Nash keeps to himself, grieving the man he used to be and despising the one he has become. Until a couple sweet faces and a beautiful woman turn this beast into a family man. Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas resonates, because we all have regrets and painful memories that litter our life. The key is to not let fear dictate our choices and hold us back, but push for something better.

You might have noticed I liked my Brown books, I have only read about 21 *coughs*. I like them because...

1. Cowboys. Honestly what is it with me and some guy in jeans, boots and his hat. Damn. They love their animals, their farm and are not afraid to get their hands dirty.

2. Small towns. Yes there are the gossipy small minded folk there too, but most often it is a close knit community where people can rely on each other.

3. The country music. Ok so this one is weird, but it just makes me feel like I am in Texas when I am told there is some country music playing on the radio and the character drums their fingers and sings along.

4. The food. For some reason they are always eating pie, yummy cookies, burgers, cinnamon rolls, you name it. Everything sounds delish.

5. The sweetness of it all. These are sweet books, sure they have a few passionate moments, but mostly these are cute books where they meet, fall in love and it's sweet you know.

And all those things happened in this book ;)

Kasey was a mother of 3 and do wants more kids, She is sweet, hard working and loves her kids beyond all.

Nash suffers from PTSD and there is a reason he is in happy. This was one hero for the books, he is really messed up. Poor guy is in a black hole at times. I am glad he met someone to help him out.

And they kids are the sweetest and it takes place before xmas. Awww, and everyone lived happily ever after.

Conclusion:
A lovely book

“I’ve waited my whole life for this moment, to meet my soul mate.”

Cowboys. Yes, please and thank you. I love them, and I love the way that Carolyn Brown writes them. Her books, of which I have now read many, are sweet, heartfelt, and filled with genuine characters.

Characters that make me happy. Which is why Happy, Texas (the series and the fictional town) is so aptly named. Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas left me with a smile on my face and in my heart, and though I might have felt an ache, a pang, throughout, I can safely say that this is a feel good read.

I so enjoyed Nash and Kasey’s story, and the way it flowed; their connection was deep and strong from the first, and yet they took their time to build something. I might even call it a fast-slow-burn. Because it wasn’t just Kasey and Nash falling together and falling in love. Kasey’s three kids were tiny scene-stealers, and oh, let me tell you, whenever Silas called Nash “Nashie”, I was about done.

What I am not done with, however, is the series and this author. I might have been a touch uncertain about Kasey’s naivety as related to Nash and his past, but I was also completely taken in by this story. By the sweeping romance of it and the way country music was blended into the story. By the respect paid to beliefs and sacrifices and traditions.

By the fact that family was so strong a theme and the utter joy it takes in showing that.

Books like Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas are the reason I read and love this genre so much. It’s unabashedly sweet. It’s genuinely heartfelt. And it has cowboys. What more does a girl need?

“I get tongue-tied around you, Kasey. There’s got to be a better way to tell you that you’re stunning and that you look like a movie star, but my mind gets all tangled up and all I can say is that you’re beautiful.”

~ 4.5 Nashie STARS ~

I love Happy, Texas! I love the Dawson family and all of their extended friends. To make this book even better, it is Christmas in Happy, Texas, the time for love, laughter, and above all else, miracles. I love the way that this story unfolded, and was so happy for a Christmas HEA. This is the story of Nash and Kacey

Kacey Dawson has experienced loss in her life. Two years ago her husband was killed while on a military mission, leaving her with 3 little babies to raise, one that he never even had the chance to meet. Back in Happy, Texas with her family, she has shut down her heart and is resolved to be happy with her life the way that it is now, the thought of a relationship or another man in her life is frightening, that is until Nash Lamont.

Nash Lamont is riddled with guilt. Suffering from PTSD and the knowledge that he survived when 3 of the members of his team died is too much for him to bare. He never thought that he would end up in Happy, Texas, and he certainly never thought that he would ever meet the woman that haunted his dreams, the wife of his best friend, Adam, the man that took his place and died instead of him.

When Nash falls off a ladder and ends up not remembering anything, thinking that Kacey and her kids are his family, Kacey has no choice but to move on to the Texas Star and help Nash heal. When his memory comes back, and as Kacey and the kids make themselves at home on the ranch, Nash knows a peace that he has not felt in a long time. But things might just blow up in his face, because he is hiding the truth from Kacey, a truth that could not only make her run back to Hope Springs, but it might just take what is left of his battered heart with her.

What I loved about Nash and Kacey is that they understood each other on a deep level. Her being an army wife, him being a soldier, they understood that there were things that they could not speak of, had to keep secret. I love that Nash felt the need to tell Kacey everything, even though he knew that it could push her away. I loved that Kacey was patient and understanding, no don't get me wrong she was madder than a wet hen, but when she realized that what happened, happened and it was not for her or anyone to blame Nash. She helped him heal and he helped her live and love again.

Rustin, Emma and Silas made me laugh at their little antics. They opened their little arms and hearts and sucked Nash right in, loving him and including him and wanting to be where ever he was. They made this story even more magical. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series and cannot wait to come back to Happy to visit all of my favorite cowboys again.

Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas, by Carolyn Brown is an entertaining contemporary holiday romance, which is focused on family issues, relationship drama, and plenty of secrets.

Nash Lamont moved to the ranch in Happy, Texas for peace and solitude, especially after the tragedies in his past. However, Nash didn't plan for his new neighbor, Kasey Dawson, and her three adorable, yet rambunctious, children.

Due to unexpected circumstances, Kasey and her children temporarily move into the ranch house with Nash. As a widow, Kasey isn't ready to date and face heartbreak again, yet Nash keeps tempting her. As the story unfolds, Nash and Kasey deal with their living arrangements, extended family drama, her children's expectations, holiday plans, and several secrets.

Since it's the second book in Happy, Texas series, it's recommended to start with the first book, yet it's not necessary to read the books in order. I'm looking forward to January 2018 in order to read the Luckiest Cowboy of All, which is the next book in the series.

Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas is geared towards those who enjoy reading modern holiday ranch romances.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Happy Texas is somewhere I'd like to visit. I have a hard time putting Ms Brown's books down and this one was no exception! She takes on the tough topics of PTSD and guilt. I'm looking forward to the next Happy Texas story.

Small town romantic comedy. Author showcases simple down-on-the-farm life with all its problems as well as the joys. Nash struggles through life after suffering PTSD after traumatic battle in Afghanistan. Kasey is grieving from the loss of her husband due to same war. How they come together is an interesting adventure.

After a tragic ending on his last mission, Special Forces officer Nash Lamont decides it's time to leave the military behind, and settle into a more solitary life. Witnessing all he did has left a hollowed man, riddled with guilt, and a strong case of PTSD, all he wants is a quiet place to heal. So, when he comes across a secluded ranch in Happy, Texas he knows it is the perfect place to put down roots. And just when he starts to settle into his new life, a beautiful single mom and her three rambunctious children come crashing into his world and turn it upside down.

Kasey Dawson is struggling to pick-up the pieces of her shattered life after losing her husband overseas. Losing him and trying to care for their three children has surely taken it's toll on her, then life deals her another blow and she winds up in need of a place to stay. Which brings her to the home of a certain sexy cowboy, which scares her a little more than she cares to admit, but also puts her at ease for the first time in a long while... and before long things start falling into place. And that sexy cowboy starts to show her a side she never knew existed... and she starts to fall hard for him!

This heartwarming holiday read is sure to put readers in the holiday spirit, and leave their hearts rejoicing! Ms. Brown has done it once again, her beautiful story has left me completely dazzled by her literary talents, and left me with a happy heart!! These characters were some of my favorites from her yet, before I knew it was happening they had snuck into my heart and made themselves at home. Their touching story was filled with moments that had me near tears, moments that had me swooning, and moments that had my heart singing Ms. Brown's praises. If you are looking for a read that is packed with emotion, heart, and comes equipped with a smooth talking cowboy sure to steal your heart, then I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's sure to hit the mark!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

My first read of this author and I just loved it! Transported right to small town Texas. I love a single parent story as well and this one had absolutely adorable children in it. Pulled at the heart strings at times. Nice slow friendship to romance to lovers. I would read more from this author in the future!

In typical Carolyn Brown fashion, this story is full to brimming with heart and tenderness...adding in compassion, and topped off with a heartwarming romance...provides a true gem of a story.

The emotion that Ms Brown has the ability to inject into her characters is second to none. With Nash you have an Army soldier suffering from the most terrible aspects of war. You can feel his struggles and fears...his solitary nature a necessity following so much loss.

Kasey, is a widow slipping through life, existing only to care for her three children. How this author intertwines these two characters together to heal each other and create such a heartwarming story is simply genius.

Throw in humor, good old family values and small town living, you then have a story that is difficult to put down. I can always count on Ms Brown to deliver reading entertainment at its finest...this is another of her stories to add with that distinction.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and Netgalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.