This is the first book by this author I’ve read, the jury is still out on how I feel about her writing. I could not get passed Hunter’s aggressive pursuit of Jess and that typically it would be considered sexual harassment. If she had been receptive of his advances that would be one thing, but it was clear she was not, yet he continued. Regardless of the setting, an office building, or a ranch, Jess worked for Hunter, he should’ve had more respect for her when she initially rebuked his advances.

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

There are some really tough topics addressed in this book. The hostile work environment aspect is a tough sell in the current climate. The story itself felt a little light to me. The pacing was difficult, and the book seemed to move slowly. I did like the characters, and the romance, though gentle was enjoyable. I'm not sure if the book will be part of a series, but I would like to try reading something else from the author, as I was entertained.

I must say I was not pleased with the character Hunter Knight. He was nowhere anything in the definition of a cowboy or a man. When he finds out that his sister hired her former college roommate Jessica Sinclair. All he can remember is that she was a party girl. Of course that was years ago but he cannot let it go just like he can’t let go of the idea that every women who comes from the city is after his money like his first wife was. That was ten years ago, but he still has not let that go, so he rides Jessica with demeaning insults after he hires her and then begins to tell her what she can and cannot wear. This is where I still kept reading but really disliked the character because as a father of three girls, now women I am tired of fighting schools and other entities on what girls, women can and cannot wear when there are no restriction on males. Sorry, that being said he remains a jerk for most of the book and when he does start becoming human he has one more melt which lends her to flee the ranch. This is a good thing because she is able with the help of a women to take care of a problem from her past and the person who created it. Also he cannot find her even as he tries, she is still working on fixing her, and he realizes his mistake when he notices that the money he paid her is still on his desk. Now he must do something. The ending of the book helps all of the middle by giving her, her power back and is really the only saving grace.

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The characters + storytelling were very captivating
Jessica just wants a chance to prove herself.
However, being label party girl, it is not making things easier for her.
Hunter needed help w/ the paperwork.
Hiring an office manager was a great idea.
Untl, he found out that the party girl would be the new office manager.
Well, Jessica is going to teach Hunter not to judge a book just by its cover.
You tell him, girl !
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!

Billionaire Cowboy's Conquest is only the second book I've read by this author, and judging by how much I disliked this book, I have a good feeling that it will be the last. For so many reasons, which I'll explain, I could only give this book 1 star.

First, the title. There was really no mention of the "hero" (can't say I like using that word to describe Hunter) being a billionaire, no overt trappings of wealth, in fact, any mention of money in this novel was an issue for the heroine (Jess), whose ex-fiance nearly bankrupted her by maxing out her credit cards and forging her name. The reason Jess is even at the ranch to apply for a job, is that her college roommate, Susan, is Hunter's sister as well as Jess's closest friend. susan knew that Jess was desperately in need of a job. Jess is 28 years old and is helping to foot the bill for her brother's medical school. She's also trying to keep the creditors, who are after her, at bay. It's mentioned that she's was a wild child at college, but she really wasn't, and although she can chug 3 beers in minutes (so ladylike--not!), she's only had two previous sexual relationships

Second, also in the title, the word "Conquest." It certainly describes the way in which Hunter views women--something to use and discard. Personally, I find that term objectionable. Granted, his first wife only wanted his money, and he divorced her after their one-year marriage, considering himself lucky that he'd made her sign a pre-nuptial agreement. At his interview with Jess, arranged by Susan, he's both utterly obnoxious to her, and his every statement is both rude and sexist. Even after agreeing to give Jess a 3-month trial period as his office manager, he can't stay away from her. Did overt sexual harassment of an employee never enter the author's mind? He practically stalks and nearly rapes her, and as a reader who narrowly escaped that fate many years ago, I'll warn you about possible triggers, and there are more than a few. In all honesty, I hated Hunter for the first two-thirds of this novel and was seriously considering not finishing it, but since I voluntarily agreed to read an advance reader copy of this novel, I felt compelled to finish reading it.

Third, Jess and her secrets. Jess is a grown woman who lost her bull-riding father 10 years earlier. She seems to feel the need to keep that a deep, dark secret, but her reasoning makes no sense. Yes, she's applying to be the office manager at a ranch that raises rodeo bulls, as well as horses. As office manager, so what? She really doesn't need to be around when they are being trained, and considering Hunter's lust for her, it seems unlikely that he'd fire her because bulls scare her. She's also afraid of horses, but there's absolutely no reason given for her fear, especially she grew up visiting rodeo after rodeo with her father and loved it.

Fourth, the other secret Jess is keeping--the debts incurred by her ex that she's attempting to pay off, but again, why? She appears to be disgraced by it, but she's done nothing more than choose to become engaged to a lying, thieving and cheating SOB. Jess is an intelligent woman, why on earth wouldn't she seek pro-bono legal counsel, and let a lawyer straighten this mess out? Yes, she knows that Hunter's ex-wife couldn't wait to spend his money, but she's not after Hunter's money, and she's hardly a spendthrift, so why not be honest?

My final complaint is all about Hunter. He's 30-years old, and quite clearly does most of his thinking with his "little brain." First, he gets an erection as soon as he sees Jess get out of her car. I lost count of the number of times the author mentioned his erections, but it was quite often. He runs hot and cold from one minute to the next, and frankly, I thought he was a total jerk, and a sexist pig. I saw no redeeming qualities in him at all. Both he and Jess have the maturity of young teenagers, and while he did manage to redeem himself at the end of the novel, for this reader it was just too little, too late.

As I've already stated, I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

Eh...this book was just okay for me. Let's start with the title...it was never really said that Hunter was a "billionaire." Yes it was clear he had a significant amount of money, but he didn't flaunt it and his net value was never discussed. Hell, he lived in a cabin on the property! There wasn't much discussion about his success beyond the bull riding competition. So where did all the money come from? Okay, let's forget that the word billionaire may have been stretched a little.

Hunter was...up and down. Initially he was a jerk, not even wanting to give Jess a chance because she was a woman and wasn't familiar with ranch life. He kept going back and forth; one minute he was convinced she was the greatest thing while the next he kept comparing her to his ex who was after his money.

Jess...how naive could you be? Not about the debt and her ex forging her signature, because that could happen to anyone. But she never once thought about going after the guy legally? I get not having money for an attorney, but she never even spoke with the police? She just accepted that it was his word against hers when she was half way across the country when some of these documents were signed? Come on....

I wasn't crazy about Hunter, he was cocky and arrogant but I also found him to be a jerk. There really was no reason for him to treat Jess the way he did, he prejudged about how she lived her life as a party when she was in college this is 10 years dude, people change. Aaand sexual harassment anyone..This is her new place of employment and she couldn't do anything without him making a move, especially since he wasn't even sure about her. Then when he claims he loves her he kicks her out of her job and his life by assuming, not face assumption, and then she goes to him? really he needed to grovel, he did you wrong..Yeah not my cup of tea.

This was a sexy read, the story flowed well but very slowly... I fill like it was just enough to hold my attention. But in the end I'm feeling this sexy cowboy and his transplanted city girl

Billionaire Cowboy's Conquest is my first book read by Marie Tuhart, and boy did I get more than I bargained for! This story has an easy flowing and captivating storyline, with strong and engaging character portrayals. Jessica and Hunter have fabulous chemistry and the overall plot and world building are well-developed. I would definitely recommend this book, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms Tuhart in the future.

The tension is spring-loaded in this sexy ranch romance!

Jessica desperately needs a job, so when her college bestie needs a new office manager for her family ranch, Jessica jumps at the chance, even if it means staying far away from the temptation named Hunter.

Hunter remembers his sister’s college friend as a party girl, and he has no use for city girls who don’t know which end of a horse is which. But there’s something he just can’t resist about Jess, despite her continued insistence that they cannot have a personal relationship.

Jess’s past still haunts her, still drives her to work hard to overcome the damage left in her ex-fiance’s wake. She really struggles here to keep her distance from Hunter, and her determination to be a success at her job was admirable.

Hunter’s emotional evolution from physical attraction to truly caring for Jess was nicely done, and his reasons for not trusting easily were honest and relatable.

I loved this story (and the potential romance between the secondary characters was a nice addition) but I do think the ending timeline was drawn out just a bit. All in all, it was a fun journey to their HEA and I was happy to see the villain meet his justice. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

4.5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed Billionaire Cowboy's Conquest, this is the first book I have read by this author and I can’t wait to read more. Jessica and Hunter are great characters and the storyline engaging. I will be recommending this book and looking to read more by this author.

Billionaire Cowboy's Conquest was a very quick and easy romance read. It took me an hour to finish this book, and while at times I found the stereotyping and objectifying nature of the male/female characters somewhat cringe worthy, it was a nice read overall. Lots of drama, hot cowboys and very easy to finish.

This clean western romance is an enjoyable read. I liked Hunter and Jessica's chemistry. Sparks fly as the witty banter flies between these two. This opposites attract romance is a fun book.

5 Stars
ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Marie Tuhart is a new writer I’ve recently discovered loved this book .....

Hunter is a Billionaire rancher but makes his living as well on the National Bull Riding circuit. He is spending some time at the ranch recovering from an injury ..,

Jess (aka city girl ) comes on the scene - she’s a good friend of Hunter’s sister Susan - desperate for a job & is hired on a trial basis as office manager at the ranch.

Sparks fly immediately but Jess doesn’t want to get involved with a cowboy -let alone get her heat broken by one. Hunter has sworn off marriage having been married briefly to someone only after his money. Jess has her own set of secrets but immediately finds herself falling in ❤️ with Hunter...

Great book
Great setting
Great characters
Great HEA

I’ll need to check out some additional books by this author. Read in one sitting it was so good 👍👍

This read was a very fun, steamy ride. The book is set on a working ranch in Texas. Great description of both scenery and activities necessary to maintain normal ranching life. The romance between the ranch owner and the new office manager was hot and really well developed. This is a novella and the plot is very fast paced but the author does a great job of both moving the story forward and keeping it realistic by providing details and careful attention. Perfect for a beach read it vacation, it receives high marks for both sizzling action and character develooment.

I received an arc from Netgalley. I enjoyed this book and the main characters were relatable. Hunter and Jessica work through trust issues and Hunter learns a lesson in not jumping to conclusions.

Both characters had chemistry right from the start and I do love a story with the strong man meeting his equal in his strong woman.

This was a super fun story about Hunter who owns a ranch and who needs an office manager. His sister hires her bestie Jessie to help out and the two fall into major lust. There are lots of sex scenes n=but also a lot of romance. The main issues in the story are that Hunter is divorced from a city girl and he sees Jessie as a city girl too. BUT Jessie grew up the the city after her father was killed bull riding. And Hunter is a Bull Rider. So as you can guess, the road to romance is a tough one for them both.

But I loved the story, characters and writing. I have never read this author before but I am a new fan.

Read this book in one sitting! It grabbed my interest right from page one and didn’t let go until the end. A sexy, confident cowboy meets a down-on-her luck city girl. Both carry baggage from past relationships and leary of getting involved but there’s an strong attraction that’s too hard to resist. I read mostly steamy romances yet surprisingly I really enjoyed this sweet, clean read. Wonderful storyline and different take on the life of a rodeo cowboy.

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-Great cowboy story with factual details about ranching and bull riding. Fun, fast read.
-Most of the story turns around Hunter and Jessica with some tidbits about Chris (ranch manager) and Susan (Hunter's sister), Jessica's problems and also her grief, Hunter's mistrust.
-Insta-lust from Hunter; Insta-caution from Jessica. Who are they kidding?
-I thought Hunter was a bit abusive of Jessica in the sense that she was saying "no" and he kept pushing, not respecting her wish, even though she wanted her "no" to be a "yes" but that was her problem.
-The other thing that bothered me was the famous "can't talk about it, it's personal"; this was getting old. When you want to be in a relationship, you're suppose to share the good/bad equally.

Hunter and Jessica's story. Overall, a fun and quick read, and has a lot of potential of being a great read. A little quick though, since it is a novella, so a lot of the basics was skipped due to length. To resolve the issues they each had should have taken much more time and effort, but otherwise a good read. Nice and quick for an easy summer read. Would recommend.