There’s a lot to like about this story. Sizzle, wit, great dialogue and heat. However, I hate stories that have one of the main characters acting in an unethical manner. Deceit is hard to forgive, even in a fictional character! So for me, having a character acting in a deceitful manner can ruin the story.

***Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange for an honest review***

First of all Jennie Marts is a new author to me!!
Mason's and Tess story was a mixture of romance & sweet cowboy!!It was lovely and overall a good book!!! I really enjoyed it !!!

What an amazing and emotional read. I couldn't put this down.

There were so many things I liked about this book. I loved the chemistry between the leads. I also loved the banter. Holy buckets, Mason was one steamy cowboy!! I also liked that Tess was relatable. There were times she was sexy and confident but yet there were times that she was a little more vulnerable. I liked that Mason recognized this and appreciated both parts of her.

The book was both wonderful and hard to read. It was like a train wreck that you couldn't stop but boy did you ever. From the very beginning I just "liked" Mason and Tess together. They fit if you will. However as the reader, you know the secret that Tess is keeping and it was hard to keep reading knowing that Mason was going to be devastated. I wanted to shake Tess and tell her that while I understand her reasoning for doing what she is doing, this just isn't right and you are going to hurt a good man. The writing was done so well that you wanted to finish it because you just wanted these two to work it out and get their happily ever after.

I also liked the character of Sassy and Tess's grandma.

It was easy at times to forget the reason why Tess was at Mason's ranch for the weekend. I think she forgot at times too.
They make such a cute couple.

***Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange for an honest review***

I really enjoyed this book but I couldn’t give it 5 stars because it was a little slow at times and I didn’t really like Mimi. I loved Tess and Mason though and would happily read more books about them or the rest of Mason’s family.

UMMMMMMMM.... More please. YESSSS! Loved this book and I really loved the title. i think the title is super cute. So good. One of my new favorites.

You Had Me At Cowboy by Jennie Marts is a fast-paced contemporary romance with a western theme. Ms. Marts has delivered a well-written book. The characters in this book are totally awesome. Tessa is a reporter assigned to get the dirt on Rockford James. Through a series of mishaps and bad luck, she ends up attending a party with Mason, Rockford's brother. Mason and Tessa's story is loaded with drama, humor, sizzle and a bit of angst. I enjoyed reading You Had Me At Cowboy and if I hadn't just read a few reporters forced to write an article against their will stories, I'd have probably rated this 5 stars. I'm a little burnt out on them, so that's a personal preference. To other readers, this could easily be a 5-star read. I look forward to reading more from Jennie Marts in the future. This is a complete story, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love heart warming, emotional romances & Jennie Marts has become one of my favorite authors. Tessa is a quiet, shy, unassuming woman who tries to sink into the shadows. The trauma after her parents died in a car accident pulled her personality further back. Mason has pulled back from the community because he feels he has nothing to offer anyone. If any girl shows an interest in him, he thinks they are trying to use him to get to his rich, hockey star brother, Rock. When Tessa & Mason run into each other, it’s instant chemistry. What’s Mason going to do when he finds out why Tessa is there?

Tessa & Mason are actually perfect for each other. They both see beyond what the public sees to the person behind. They’ve both been traumatized by events in their pasts that have shaped their personalities into what they are. This was another good story by Ms. Marts & I can’t wait for Colt’s story!

You Had Me at Cowboy by Jennie Marts is a cute story. I enjoyed reading it. What is not to enjoy as you loving family, a small town, and cowboys? The main characters Mason and Tess worked well together as their relationship came together. Loved all the secondary characters also. It made me chuckle in a few spots too. I recommend this story and look forward to more books from Jennie Marts in the future.

This book started off well and then it rapidly went downhill and I had to force myself to finish it for doing this review. I have not read any other books by Jennie Marts and honestly I won't be reading more. At first I thought it was going to be a great book. The author adds humorous moments but it goes from fairly funny to trying way too hard to be humorous. I could go on and on but I will end it by saying I would not recommend this book. Big disappointment.

A cute, small town romance with hot cowboy/hockey players--2fers. Totally fell in love with the James family. Their family dynamics and ethics were quite refreshing.
I liked the story concept, it had all the feels and the heat between Tess and Mason was, oh, so high, and beautiful at the same time. I felt their connection thru the words.
However good intentions do not make good bedfellows and this is where Tess and I fell apart. All the back and forth of her dilemma and her what to do's got a bit redundant, and made the first part of the book a bit slower than I like. If she was so comfortable with Mason, why didn't she just spit it out as she had several opportunities to come clean with Mason. We all know waiting never turns out well, that trope is well used. And yet she explained it to Rock and Quinn, so to me she was still putting the story first, no matter the circumstances.
Loved the addition of Dewey, a very special fur baby, bonus to any story.
MiMi and the mobsters, that was bazaar and should have had Mason feeling totally sorry for Tess, instant forgiveness right there lol.
Tess got her redemption in a huge way which was brave and sweet to face her fears which I really did admire.
All in all a good read because the author made you feel whether it's good, bad or all the in betweens, it had an HEA that I loved.
I received an ARC from Net Galley and am giving my honest review for You Had Me At Cowboy

Jennie Marts has always been one of my favorite authors as well as my "go to" author for authentic Western reads. I fell in love with her novels when she published the Hearts of Montana series and unfortunately haven't read any of her books since. Thankfully, I found this gem and my love for her work renewed! You Had Me at Cowboy is everything I wanted in a romance novel. It has a beautiful, small town feel, excellent characters, a little bit of drama to keep things interesting, and a swoon worthy hero! I am so excited to continue with this series because it's becoming an all time favorite of mine to lose myself in.

Tess is having one of the worst days ever. First her date for a wedding never shows, a bird poops on her, her clothes don't fit right, and she is caught half naked by Mason, the brother of the groom. Sparks fly, and that is the remainder of the story is the back and forth issues between the two. Overall, a good story, and I liked the characters, but I struggle with stories where things are based on a lie, and then the longer they wait the harder it is to tell. Other than that, I would recommend this book.

Tessa Kane finds herself in an untenable position, she must dig up the dirt on a hockey star, Rockford James, at his pre-wedding party or lose her job, the one she desperately needs to try to save her gram's house.
When she arrives at the party, the 'date' she helping by accompanying him, calls to tell her, he's ditching her. Dithering, she decides to go anyway and meets the hockey star's brother Mason, aka the brother of the groom....and falls in lust at first sight.
They spend time together and despite some unfortunate, but humorous events, have a good time and he invites her to stay...as HIS date.
A moral dilemma as well as one of the heart.
She stays the week and they grow really close, all while the guilt is eating at her.
An opportunity to talk to Rock and his fiancee leads to an article, not the one her boss wants, but when Mason finds out, he dumps her.
The book is full of humor, anxiety, lust and romance.. A fun way to pass the time.
I requested and received a Net Galley ARC to peruse.

This is the second book in this series. This book is better than the first book in this series and the first book was fabulous. This book had it all. It had hockey players, cowboys and even a grandma who made everything even more fun. This book just grabbed and held my attention from the very first chapter. I loved Mason and Tess together. They had a lot of chemistry and they not only burned up the pages they made you laugh and smile too. The storyline had just enough drama to keep you guessing until the very end. I cannot wait to see what this author has in store for us next. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jeannie Marts has a winner with this sweet and funny Cowboy book. It was a wonderful read and the Characters are genuine and witty.
Tess Kane was having the worst day of her life when she met one handsome Cowboy named Mason James. When Mason asks her to be his plus one for all the wedding events she sees her chance to make her life better with one story for her magazine. Mason and his family weren't what she bargained for and she may lose everything.
Mason had been burned before and women were not on his radar when he met one at the beginning of his brothers' wedding festivities. Then along comes Tess and makes him rethink everything.
Will she be able to keep from hurting the man she is starting to have feelings for?
It's a wonderful read.

Mimi is hysterical in this book, from sending all her money to some African prince scam artist, to driving around in her precious Mini Cooper and borrowing money from the loan shark with the nicer name, she was the comic relief in this book. I love that Rock and Quinn’s story continues in this book and that they are getting married. It is so good to have them together and see their relationship growing. Mason is just a cowboy hero in this book, seems to be always coming to the rescue of Tess. It is super funny how they meet up in the closet and how things keep getting messier and messier betwee them. The migraine in no joke and Mason finding and coming to her rescue yet again just showed how much of a great guy he really is. This is great book, one you will not be able to put down. Excellent characters and great overall theme of the book.

I received an arc from Netgalley. Mason and Tess meet in quite the unique way in this book and while Tess is trying to save her Grandmas home she finds herself in quite the dilemma. Does she fight to save her Grandmas home if it means lying to the man she is falling in love with?

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had the perfect mixture of cowboys & sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

This was the first book I've read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a fun story with cute characters and a lighthearted plot. I really enjoyed most of the characters. Strong-willed Tess was interesting, rational, and fun and I enjoyed her--flaws and all. A few minor dislikes: I was a little disappointed that Mason became so incredibly insecure. His self-deprivation reached an annoying crescendo toward the end and I found it unfortunate and unappealing. And the scene with Tess's grandmother was a bit slapsticky. Neither of these criticisms prevented me from enjoying this book. I will definitely read other books by this author.