Samantha and Hunter are likeable characters that know each other since they were kids and when reconnecting as adults find out their secret teen infatuation turned into a mature sexual attraction.
Although I liked the characters, their past history and the tenderness between them, I really didn’t enjoy this story that much, because it soon became more about descriptive and endless sex, parts I’ve found totally uninteresting, than about developing the emotional dimensions of their reconnecting.
Having sex in the midst of dangerous situations seemed reckless and unprofessional for a sheriff/former Special Forces and for a cop. Perhaps one can think that the sense of danger increases the sex drive, but for me as a reader this kind of narrative options usually makes the characters seem a bit phony.

ONE TOUGH COWBOY is an action packed ride with lots of incredible sex! This book isn't for the faint of heart! WOW! I couldn't put this story down if I'd wanted too! I'll be the first in line for the second book in this new series by Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick..

This book has a little of everything going on. Mystery, suspense,romance and crime. They were friends when they were young. Now that she’s back in town the chemistry between them is wild.

On one hand, I want more. I want to know Jacob's story. On the other hand, this book seemed too driven by sex. It seemed like the main characters just dropped their pants at any opportunity, even when the timing didn't seem the best.

Not a bad story. Quick moving. Good twists.

As the temperatures drop this is a great book to have to curl up with and warm you up! You'll be rooting for the happily ever after even though you know it's already coming, the characters still make you root and cheer them on!

ARC received for review

Good first book. Lots of chemistry and smokin' up the sheets between Samantha and Hunter. Plus there were bad guys to catch although that part was a little confusing and there was just too much stuff going on with too many people. Then the ending was just meh, even the epilogue wasn't much.

Samantha is a police officer in Detroit. She comes back to her hometown of Deerhaven, California after her aunt supposedly dies of an overdose. Hunter is the sheriff of their small town and is investigating the mysterious death of his uncle, the mayor’s wife, and Samantha’s aunt. He doesn’t know who to trust in his office but two deputies are on his suspect list. Samantha was always a pest and would get herself in trouble only to have Hunter get her out of them. But she’s all grown up now, still getting into trouble but Hunter can’t stay away from her. The chemistry between them is hot as fire. The more they investigate, the more dangerous it gets. So Hunter hires Samantha as an officer in the sheriffs department and she quits her job in Detroit. When an incident happens and Hunter can do nothing to help, he realizes how much he loves her and can’t be without her.
I have never read Mrs. Chadwick but I absolutely love Lora Leigh. Her books will leave you needing a cold shower. It is very steamy, with action, mystery and suspense. This book is hard to put down, it is so good.

One Tough Cowboy by Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick is a phenomenal romantic suspense. Samantha returns to her hometown when her aunt suddenly dies. Hunter is the sheriff of Deerhaven and remembers Sam as his own little pesky pixie. Now she's a cop from Detroit. Their story is loaded with drama, humor, smokin' hot sex, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick soon. One Tough Cowboy is book one of the Moving Violations Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, 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.

One Tough Cowboy could have been a very good story as trouble has come to a small California country town. There’s corruption within the town along with illegal activity and terrorist cells in the surrounding mountain. Unfortunately, I didn’t connect much with the characters. The bulk of story is sex scenes and not much storyline. If you are looking for scorching read, this could interest you. For me, it wasn’t what I was expecting and was a bit disappointed.

If you like sexy scenes this book if for you. This book was needed a little more plot and less sex scenes.

There is a very interesting story in One Tough Cowboy. Unfortunately, it is drowning in explicit sex scenes.

This is a fantastic book. I love the collaboration of Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick. Please give me more!

This is a story that’ll surprise you with the myriad of emotions that’ll surface...with all the elements present to make this a riveting read...romance, suspense, terror, action, violence, murder, multilayered conspiracies...it will definitely be one book that is hard to put down...you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. I’m looking forward to more stories in what promises to be a winning series.

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

One tough cowboy is the first book in a new series! I loved this book, it was my first book by this author but won’t be my last! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!