Cassidy Greer knows that cowboys are nothing but trouble. But when her childhood crush comes riding into town, she starts to have second thoughts. Levi's a world-class bull rider now and more handsome than ever. It's a good thing she's getting out of Dodge soon or she just might be tempted . . .

As a famous rodeo star, Levi Cortez could have his pick of any woman on the circuit. But when he reconnects with Cassidy, sweet memories come rushing back. Levi knows Cass doesn't want to get roped into a relationship. Not with a cowboy. The only question is, can he convince her he's more than just a renegade cowboy before the summer's over?


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REVIEW

This is a hard review to write because while I liked the book, I didn't love it. The first 2 books were gold for me where this book was just a bronze. I'll tell you why: I didn't feel the chemistry with these two characters and I didn't get the story. I didn't get the bad boy vibe or any of what the story was trying to convey. It was just an okay read.

Sara Richardson's Renegade Cowboy is a hilarious love story, with a super sexy cowboy! I couldn't put it down! I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next!

I love a cowboy story!!! Have I mentioned that before? And it's a second chance. They have a LOT of history though and Cassidy is determined to get out.

Cassidy wants to get away from her town. She's ready to go out and do big things. When the guy she loved, Levi, comes back and is still sweet-talking her, you can't help but melt with her.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Second chance… with a cowboy!

I know, I know. I’m a sucker for a cowboy. I can’t help it. There’s something about their take charge, capable attitude. Their devotion to family, hearth and home. Oh and maybe a wee bit on how (most of them) fill out a pair of Levi’s and/or chaps…. Levi is definitely all those things and more as he returns home to confront his past and, hopefully. make peace with it.

Cassidy and Levi have history, lots of it, but years have gone by and a lot of living in between. They share grief but also desire those years haven’t taken away. Cassidy is working hard to leave their small town, her plate is full and then some, but Levi wants to make sure he is right by her side…

Levi is a charmer as he tries to work his magic on a stubborn Cassidy. She fought hard but Levi was persistent. Oh and, for the record, Cassidy had a lot more will power then I would have, just sayin’….

A slow-paced, charming small-town cowboy read this author does so well…

4 Stars

I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first:
Hometown Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #1)Comeback Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #2)

This is Cassidy and Levi’s story. Levi did some bad things in his youth that he regrets but his biggest regret was leaving his friends family after he died. When his friend died he jumped at the chance to leave town, but he never forgot. When he moves back to town to be with his family after many years he runs into his friend’s family. He still has feelings for Cassidy his friends sister but years ago his friend warned him away. When he runs into her again he can see she is struggling but she is pushing him away at every turn. Can he get her to understand he is around to stay? Cassidy is finally getting her dream job only to have some family issues make her rethink her life and where it is going. Can she ever get her dream or will she always be left picking up the pieces? Can she trust Levi to help her out or will he be the one to cause her the most pain? If you love something let it go and hope it returns to you…….

I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I recommend this book.

Cassidy is trying to do it all. Take care of her mother, work, go to school to be able to get into the nursing program, with all of this what she does not need is for bull rider Levi Cortez to come back into town. Levi left town and has felt guilty ever since Cassidy’s brother died from riding a bull. His guilt has kept him away from the town and from his family. The problem is once he sees Cassidy he realizes he is more in love with her now than when he left. Her problem is she has had no time to grieve for herself. After the tragedy her father left, her mother started drinking more, and for her she has been the care giver and just about everything for her mother, she has spent know time for herself. This takes a while for Levi to understand and he has his own issues to work through. He is a bull rider, but can she really be in love with a cowboy that rides bulls for a living, while still taking care of herself. Read this fascinating story and find out what happens. A good story with many different characters.

Renegade Cowboy, by Sara Richardson is an contemporary western romance.

Levi Cortez is a rodeo star back in his hometown of Topaz Falls, Colorado, where Cassidy Greet has lived her whole life. While growing up, Cassidy had a major crush on Levi. As the story unfolds, Levi and Cassidy act upon their attraction, despite their various hesitations.

Even though it's the third book in the Rocky Mountain Riders series, it's not necessary to read the books in order. However, it's recommended to start with the first book in the series, since the story is slightly confusing, due to all the characters.

Renegade Cowboy is geared towards those who enjoy reading modern 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.

Good, somewhat sweet romantic story. Cassidy tries to be an independent woman and shoulder all the problems, stress, and relationships... good and bad. Levi came back to make amends for his past mistakes. They both learn that choices have consequences - both irreparable and those that are. Either way they face the problems together head on with confidence, trust, and love.

Renegade Cowboy is the third installment in the Rocky Mountain Riders Series and it focuses on the younger brother Levi and Cassidy. Levi is a bull rider who comes home to help Lucas and Lance take care of their dad. Cassidy, on the other hand, is an EMT who takes care of her alcoholic and depressed mother. If you have read book one or two, then you know Cassidy and Levi have a long history and you also know that Levi was a wild child who started that fire that Lucas took the rap for and went to prison. Simply put, Levi was Cassidy's brother best friend before his tragic death. His death has left a mark on Levi and Cassidy. Cassidy has applied to a nursing program in Denver and she is trying to prepare her mom to live on her own. This is basically what this book is about.

Cassidy is an independent, hard-working woman who has a heart of gold. I love her relationship with her mother and it makes this story realistic. Depression and alcoholism is very real and I appreciate how the author handled this wide spread issue. In the other two books, Cassidy avoids Levi like the black plague and throughout this book she does the same. Levi is a bull rider who loves what he does, but he begins to have second thoughts when he and Cassidy reconnects. Levi was a well-developed character, mainly because of the other installments. I absolutely loved his growth from wild rider to a man who has found love.

To sum up this review, this book was okay and the chemistry between Cassidy and Levi was there, but it wasn't strong enough to carry the story. This did not make me feel things like the other two stories did. On the other hand, I will say that this story has a lot of realism and heart with a small dose of heat to make this a solid read, but this story was not exciting to me. Three stars is all I have to give to this book.

Cassidy has had a lot on her plate since her brother died. She is trying to hold it all together and not ask for help. Sometimes though a little help goes the long way. The other issue she is trying not to deal with is sweet and sexy Levi.

Levi has come back to make amends and really find himself. When Levi first started this series you saw a immature and rather self absorbed guy who charmed the pants out of everyone. Now he is growing up and seeing the consequences of some of his actions. When his best friend died and he felt guilt his consequence of running was Cassidy and her mom. Now he must face them and right his wrongs. Only it isn’t just righting a wrong for Levi, it’s all out love for Levi. He sees Cassidy as a part of his future. Now he only has to get her to see him that way.

Cassidy is kind, stubborn and boy does she hold on to her hurt and anger. Especially when it comes to Levi. She was hurt when he walked away and didn’t look back. Both were dealing with death and Levi dealt with it in a way that hurt others. Now Levi is trying to get another chance and forgiveness from Cassidy and it isn’t easy. The girl is not very trusting. Her mom is a mess and she doesn’t know what to do about it. She wants to forward her career but to do that she needs to leave so even though she is attracted to Levi she doesn’t want anything to come of it. Levi is a patient guy though and starts a sexy and entertaining campaign of showing her how great they are and getting her to fall for him while only being a fling. His brothers wives get involved as well and it is a hoot to see. The attraction between Cassidy and Levi is palpable. Watching levi change is wonderful and seeing him with Theo and his new niece was swoonworthy. He is a teddy bear on the inside. It’s his actions that he doesn’t realize he is doing like his looks with his niece, his way with Theo that wear Cassidy down the most and it is good to see.

We get some sweet, sexy and precious moments. We see Levi work hard to make amends, grow up and find love. We see Cassidy slowly wear down but her stubbornness and fear almost costs her something wonderful. I do love how she finally lets her mother know how she is feeling. How her mother tries to gather strength for her daughter and help her to go pursue her dream.

The story is fast paced, entertaining and sweet with just the right amount of romance and drama. The intimacy is wonderful and hot. The characters have you love them from the get go. A great addition to the series.

This was a good, somewhat sweet romance to read this time of year. It was my first cowboy romance, and it didn't disappoint, especially after reading and DNFing way too many books. I'm not sure cowboy romance is really my thing yet, but that's not a reflection on this book but rather on my personal tastes.

I enjoyed following Cassidy's and Levi's journey to ending up together, even if I was sometimes annoyed by Levi's antics. (I guess bad boy heroes aren't really my thing.) Cass is a complex heroine whom I appreciated, and the conflicts that got in the way of their being together are believable. Although this is not the first book in Richardson's Rocky Mountain Riders series, I didn't feel like I was missing anything by not reading the previous two, as with most romance series.

Definitely recommend if you like cowboy romance, or just want a contemporary with an independent heroine and a bad boy hero.

Levi the youngest Cortez brother has cone home to the family ranch. After some trying family times he has got things on track with his family and is ready for the next step in life. He has been in love with his childhood best friends sister Cassidy forever, but when his best friend died he left town with the Rodeo circuit to cope with his grief. Now he is back and ready for the next step settling down and telling Cassidy how he feels.

Cassidy is holding on trying keep everything going at home and work. Taking care of her mom and her drinking problem and trying to maintain her job she is struggling to see a silver lining in her future.

Will Levi be able to help her see a bright beautiful future? Will Cassidy be able to let go and enjoy herself for a change?

I have really enjoyed this series and each book just gets a little bit better. Can't wait to read more from Ms. Richardson.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

“I love you, Cass,” he murmured, careful that she didn’t hear. “And I’m gonna make you love me too.”

Look, guys, it’s been a long week for me as a reader. The last book I read made it damn near impossible to pick up anything else—let alone love it. I think I started and stopped four books . . . And then along came Renegade Cowboy.

The third book in Sara Richardson’s Rocky Mountain Riders series, it was just what I needed to break my slump. I’ve always said you can’t go wrong with a swoony, sexy cowboy and Ms. Richardson definitely proved me right. Levi Cortez was both of those things, and more.

This book was a warm, heartfelt and enjoyable read. Easy-going in that small-town romance way, with a thread of something deeper, which definitely brought the feels. I really liked most everything about this book—the meddling family, the cute kids, the Renegade friends—and it was written with such charm that I found myself thinking about this book often, even when I wasn’t reading it.

I can’t say it was perfect—I did, at times, wish that Cassidy was a little bit more open to Levi’s advances—but I can most definitely say that this is a book that is more than worthy your time. It’s a solid wrap-up to the tale of three brothers finding their way back to family, and a solid way to start something new, as I’m left with questions about Everly and Levi’s pals—in a good way, I promise.

It’s also something else, very important—the book I needed to get back on the reading horse, so to speak.

“You’re more than I deserve,” he said, easing his hands to her backside. “But I’ll do my best to earn you.”

~ FOUR Rodeo STARS ~

Levi and Cass are an anomaly. What once was a strong friendship has become a chasm of painful memories and hopeless regret. Mistakes of the past leave Levi atoning and Cassidy mourning what was and can never be. Love, loss and immaturity had a hand in breaking a bond that could have been something more. Will fear, regret and the factors of life ruin their second chance? Sara Richardson is not afraid to tackle the tough stuff. Renegade Cowboy is a moment of redemption for a love that almost was but has yet to be. From alcoholism to life's greatest regrets and ever expanding moments of weakness, heartbreak is right on the sidelines pulling them in, but optimism is an even stronger contender at the finish line and refuses to let fear win.

Cassidy is helping her mom and keeping a secret that could make or break her family even more. When Levi comes home and seems to be everywhere she turns, she gets the idea she needs to stay focused on her goals and avoid him at all cost. Levi has been home for some time now and trying to pay pence to the town he loves so much. There also seems to be some other things he might need to fix while in town and the only person he hopes to do that with is Cassidy, but can he prove to her that he's serious about it. Can he show her he loves and cares enough to break down the walls that she has put up?

I love the renegades and Charity hands down is my favorite she holds her own with three guys but seems to have a soft side to her too. I really enjoyed this story while it was a lot of back in forth, there was a lot of hurt that came off the pages from Cassidy. I truly felt with this book when you read it you are more or less catching up with friends instead of reading a book. I really also enjoyed the Cruz family and how no matter what happened in the pass they had each others back. This book does have strong language and adult scenes. However this sweet love story is so sweet and worth the read.

Cassidy Greer isn't in the market for love, between caring for her ailing mother and trying to finish up school and land the job of her dreams, there really isn't room for a man. But, there is one certain man that always seems to find a way to sneak into her thoughts... even if he is a bad boy cowboy that is certain to break her heart! From the moment her young, boy crazy eyes landed on her brother's best friend Levi, she found herself completely infatuated with him, he was the kind of man that girls dreamed about finding... even though they knew he was gone once summer came and the rodeo circuit started calling his name. But now whats behind those eyes is a far wiser woman, one that is a little more apprehensive about getting involved with a man like Levi. Yes, he's gorgeous as he ever was, but he is also still a bull rider that is bound to take her heart with him when he has to leave town...

Levi Cortez has earned his place high in the ranks of bull riding world, and now it is time to use his fame and small fortune to do good in the community he was raised in... and possibly win the heart of the woman he has always carried a torch for while he is there. But Cassidy isn't your ordinary woman, she has high ambitions of her own, and she doesn't seem to want a cowboy of her own...so needless to say he has his work cut out for him... good thing he is in it for the long haul!

Renegade Cowboy is a sweet little literary gem that is filled with humor, heart, and toe curling romance that is sure to have you blushing a time or two! In this third installment of the Rocky Mountain Riders series we meet two lovebirds who aren't really in the market for the forever kind of love, but one look at each other and they both know that there is something there that is too good to pass up. They both have baggage that gets in the way along the ride, but little by little they find a way to deal with it, and embrace this special thing brewing between them, and boy was it fun to watch them maneuver through all of it!! This one has it all, a swoon-worthy cowboy with a heart of gold and a sassy heroine who makes him work hard to gain her attention, and well crafted heartwarming story line that will keep you entertained from start to finish! Highly recommend this one, it's sure to have everything your wanting in your romance read and much, much more!

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

First book I've read by Sara Richardson, I will be going back and reading the other two books in this series and then start the Heart of the Rockies series.
Levi is a bull rider, but not the normal that is written into a romance cowboy novel. He actually takes his health seriously. He gets a mild concussion near the beginning and when the doctor tells him he has to take 4 to 6 weeks off of the rodeo circuit, he listens. Good thing too, because it gives him a chance to romance Cassidy before she leaves town. He gives it 100% too. Cassidy is a little more apprehensive about his intentions though. She really makes him work for it.