One Tough Cowboy by Lora Leigh is a smoldering romantic tale. I was instantly swept up into the characters' lives. Their journey began with love and blossomed into a fiery heat that only they can contain. The woman who loved the man who always rescued her and the man who always wanted and is now going to fight for her love. Hot, suspenseful, and heartfelt, One Tough Cowboy has it all.

I loved Hunter. A one man team trying to destroy his town's corruption once and for all. His determination and strength made him a swoon worthy male. Samantha has her own demons to fight and isn't sure if Hunter's interest is real or not. Feelings surface and bubble over, causing a storm unlike any to brew. Lora Leigh has a way with words. I couldn't stop reading this romance novel. Overall, I highly recommend it to all.

One Tough Cowboy was a really good read. Samantha had the hugest crush on Hunter when she was young. He was always her hero and seemed to always be there to protect her. He later became the hometown sheriff but his job isn’t easy. There is something going on and he knows the Mayor is into something bad. The Mayor has hired two deputies who are worthless to Hunter but until they do something really bad, he can’t get rid of them. Samantha is now back in town for the burial of her Aunt Dottie. She knows her aunt didn’t die from an accidental overdose of medication and is determined to find out what happened. This is the third death and as they were all best friends their deaths are linked somehow. Another fact is Samantha is currently part of the Detroit Police Department and plans to be on leave till this case is solved. Great match when she and Hunter go after the bad guys but have they bitten off more than they can chew.

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This story was quite the wild ride! Sam & Hunter were once very close until Sam's family moved away. Sam crushed on Hunter as a teenager and when she sees him again when her Aunt dies, she realizes her attraction to him never went away.
Hunter is concerned about the three recent deaths within the last year or so and has a feeling that something is just not right. When he sees Sam again, he's nearly knocked over by his attraction to her. Sam is just as determined as Hunter is to find out what's going on and Sam wants to know what really happened to her beloved Aunt.
Little do they both know just how much is really going on despite hunches but they are about to be in for the surprise of their lives.
Also they soon find it very difficult to keep their hands of each other and there's quite a bit of steamy scenes.
When they are ambushed trying to get to the bottom of a terrible and illegal ring of crime, Sam will find herself having to confront and old stalker boyfriend and find assistance in the help of an unlikely ally.

I really enjoyed the first half of the book but some aspects of the second weren't quite my cup of tea. I would like to mention that there is a violent sexual assault to Sam that may be a trigger for some. There were also some inconsistencies that left me a tad confused particularly the terrorist/trafficking connection of Detroit and Sam's very small town in CA. Also fairly certain viagra would have been needed for the amount of happy steamy time that happened in a short amount of time.

Overall, it was an interesting book and I'm glad to have read it. Looking forward to more books in the series especially with a few names briefly mentioned in this book who are rather tall, dark, a touch broody, not to be messed with and I'm curious about their stories!

Star Rating- 3.5

Loved this book, a story of past desires which you thought where one-sided but actually are reciprocated. But who loves a romance that runs smoothly as Hunter and Samantha are both caught up in a set of murders in their sweet little town. Hunter is so hot and i love how protective he was of Samantha in the past and now in the present. I loved the danger element of the story, it added another level of tension between Samantha and Hunter - not just the romantic tension but one of protectiveness and strength in the characters especially alpha Hunter.Very sexy at times and very hot - you have been warned!!


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Hunter and Samantha’s love story was HOT, HOT, HOT!!! I absolutely enjoyed One Tough Cowboy by Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick, book one in their Moving Violations series.
Detroit Detective Samantha returns to the small California town where grew up after the suspicious death of her aunt, an overdose of pain pills. Hunter was appointed sheriff by the governor after the suspicious death of his uncle; while hunting, except he didn’t hunt. When Samantha encounters Hunter, the cowboy who always protected her from bullies, she finds she is still attracted this handsome, hot sheriff, with a heart of gold. Hunter still has feeling for Samantha and the low-smoldering heat of their innocent childhood flirtation has matured into a raging fire, consuming them both. When Hunter enlists Samantha’s help in an investigation, he prays he can keep this love of his life safe and show her how much she means to him. All he needs is for Samantha to believe and trust in him.

This reader felt singed by the heat and chemistry between these two characters. The suspense of trying to find not only the killer, or killers, was intense as was Hunter’s search to find out what evil was going on in his county and by whom.

Ms. Leigh and Ms. Chadwick wrote an amazing, erotic, suspenseful and emotional story that is not to be missed. They provided a tale rich with sizzling chemistry, amusing banter, scary situations, and endearing characters. I struggled to put this book down. I highly recommend One Tough Cowboy to other readers.

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A good mix between romance and suspense, One Tough Cowboy keep you from put the book down and always anxious to know what will happen next. Sam and Hunter have great chemistry together (on and out of the bed) and it was great reading their love story.

This is book 1 in the Moving Violations series and it features Hunter and Sam. These two are sizzling HOT! These authors did an AMAZING job of being perfectly descriptive. As a couple, Hunter and Sam are powerful and smart with explosive chemistry. The things that were uncovered were shocking and I’m looking forward to unraveling this complicated web. This is not a cliffhanger as far as Hunter and Sam are concerned. Their part of the story is complete but the investigation into what was discovered is ongoing.

Every single character in this book had purpose. There are a lot of alpha males in this book that I am hoping get their own stories because they are just begging to be told. The story line was exciting with action that had me on the edge of my seat in suspense. I can’t wait for the next book.

4.5 STARS!!

Samantha and Hunter chemistry is scorching hot!! They grow up together in the small town, and now they’re trying to figure out how Sam’s aunt die and the type of danger they’re in. However, they soon realized that Sam’s ex is part of the problem.

The story is well-paced, beutifully well-written, with characters you’re going to love to love, and some that you’ll love to hate. The plot is absolutely fantastic, action-packed, intriguing, intense and much more; and a backdrop that will make you wish you live in a place alike.

This is an amazing read that I really enjoyed, and I highly recommend.

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Wow! Talk about sizzling! This book will absolutely melt anything within its vicinity and then some. To tame the heat, just a bit, is a mystery at its center, one that Hunter and Samantha are trying to solve. With shifty characters and a mayor that has his own interest at heart, this plot took us on a wild ride.

Hunter is a strong alpha hero, possessive and protective of his heroine even though she’s more than capable of taking care of herself. They knew each other when she was still a child and then again when she was seventeen they shared a moment of intense regard. Now that she’s back home again they are immediately drawn to each other as they work together to solve the murder of three of Deerhaven’s residents.

I really enjoyed this one but I will warn that there is a scene that can possible trigger some readers. There is also a lot of sex…as in, a LOT. This is a couple that will definitely leave you panting and breathless for a variety of reasons.

I really enjoyed this story. It has enough of steamy moments to burn the house down but also enough of mistery and intrigue to keep you at the edge of your seat. I really like Sam and Hunter, with their strong-willed character and love for each other. It's always fun to read when stubborn people collide. And it was fun to see how much Hunter struggle not to lock her up to keep her safe.

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This is really good story. I haven't read a book by Leigh in a long time but was pleasantly surprised with the depth of the characters and how fun the book was.

What's not to love about a handsome cowboy sheriff and the spunky cop who set out to solve the murders of 3 people? Secrets, mysteries and danger wrapped in spicy romance and endearing hope. From the innocent flirtation of the past to the steamy sexiness of the present, Hunter and Sam's road to HEA is neither smooth not straight.

I loved the instant heat between Sam and Hunter. Teenage attraction blossoms into adult love. With all the mystery and danger surrounding them, they found time to connect. I enjoyed how the story built up, keeping you wondering what was next. Watching Sam and Hunter work as well as play and learn about each other made this a good read.

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The chemistry between is Hunter and Sam is on fire! What's not to love about the Sheriff in this town. I did enjoy this book overall. I would have liked to have read more about the investigation part of this book. About half way through the book Hunter and Sam pretty much go at it like rabbits and the investigation is kind of forgotten about in this book. I also think the relationship between Hunter and Sam is rushed. I know they knew each other as children but even by the end of the book Hunter still hasn't told Sam everything about his past in adulthood. Putting all that aside the book was still good and steamy. I would like to see what Jacob's story is.


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I enjoyed this STEAMY, murder mystery. There is enough suspense to keep to turning the pages, wanting to see what was going to happen. There is a ton of steamy sex scenes, almost to the point of overshadowing the storyline. I enjoyed their fun banter.

When everything picked up and the suspense really kicked in, I was on the edge of my seat, anxious to see what would happen next.

I enjoyed meeting the secondary characters as well and look forward to books with their stories.

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One Tough Cowboy 2 stars POST in JANUARY
For as long as Samantha can remember, Hunter—a man as strong as steel, with a heart of gold—has been her hero. It came as no surprise to Samantha when she found out that the ranch-hardened cowboy who always protected her from bullies went on to become the town’s sheriff. What does surprise her is how incredibly hot he still is. And how much she still wants him…
Overall this book was well written and I really liked the characters. However, there were several glaring things that bothered me. The first being that Sam was pretty young when they moved away, too young (IMO) to establish pre-existing romantic feelings on her part and DEFINITELY too young on his part. Another is that the book takes place in only a few days and, with the flow of the book (and my previous statement about pre-existing feelings) it didn’t work for me for some reason. Also, a slight peeve, they emphasized on it being Southern and it takes place in California, which is NOT in the South. I’m been a fan of Lora Leigh’s for years. She has a template to her books that I usually really like, but it just didn’t work for me here.

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ONE TOUGH COWBOY by Lora Leigh & Veronica Chadwick has danger, murder, and plenty of saucy scenes to get you hot under the collar!

Samantha didn't realise how much she missed her childhood home until she arrived back. It is just a shame that it is for her beloved Aunt's funeral. Working as a cop in the city, Samantha knows a suspicious crime when she sees one and she knows for a fact that her Aunt's death was no accident. Determined to use her skills to uncover the truth, there is only one other person in town that she can trust. But the sizzling chemistry between them could cause more trouble than its worth ...

With a string of sudden deaths, including that of his Uncle, Hunter will do whatever it takes as Sheriff to find out what exactly is going on in his town. But he doesn't need Samantha running around on her own, getting herself into danger. Even though she is a cop, he cannot help but feel protective towards her like he used to be when she was a kid. But as they work closely together, Hunter cannot help the feelings that are developing between them. If only he can get her to trust him with her heart as well as the investigation ...

I enjoyed the overall plot of this story and there was plenty of secrecy, danger, and lies to unravel to keep me interested from start to finish. There are a lot of hot and spicy scenes in this book but I have to admit that some of the descriptions didn't always work for me and were a little over the top at times. But the relationship between Sam and Hunter was a delight to watch as they skirted around their feelings and the future.

ONE TOUGH COWBOY by Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick is sure to please romance fans around the world and is an easy, enjoyable read.

I have read multiple books written by Lora Leigh and I especially enjoyed her Elite Ops series. It was pretty damn HOT.. if I do say so myself. Now as much as I love my military men...there is one thing that gets me even hotter that...Cowboys. They are my Kryptonite !!! So I figured with this author and this title...I could not go wrong. 

I was a bit misled here though. The title made me think full-on cowboy story...but Hunter, our hero is the sheriff, and Sam, the heroine...is a cop. It's a good thing I also love crimefighters and suspense, but still...cowboys would have been better, just saying ;) 

Samantha and Hunter reconnect when Samantha goes back to her home town after the death of her aunt. The boy, she once had a huge crush on, is now the town sheriff. 

Now if there is one thing this book does not lack...it is sexy times. This was one hell of a steamy read...Yowza ;)

To be completely honest.. I could have done with a bit less steam. I can't believe I am saying this but...sometimes a bit less is more :P 

I would like to warn those with triggers that this book deals with an attempted rape. What bothered me most about that part, is the fact that it was followed by yet more sex !!

I did enjoy the background story and suspense and I do recommend this one if you are a fan of small-town romance, suspense, and very steamy reads.

An ARC was kindly provided to me, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

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‘One Tough Cowboy’ is the first book in a new series, and we meet Samantha and Hunter. Samantha has had a major crush on Hunter ever since she was a little girl. And back then she wasn’t afraid to show it. Samantha is a couple of years younger then Hunter, and was always trying to scare away Hunter’s dates. Hunter always thought it was cute, that the younger ‘wild’ girl always seemed so smitten with him. But Samantha and her parents moved away years ago and they haven’t been back since. Now Samantha is back and Hunter is shocked to find Sam being even more beautiful, sweet and stubborn than he remembered.

This book was definitely a lot of fun to read. I loved Samantha and Hunter. What I loved most about them was the way they grew up together. It made there story even more intense and I loved every minute of it. The chemistry between Sam and Hunter is great and definitely addicting to read about. I found myself being hooked to the pages from the very beginning.

Although I loved the romance between these two characters, there were a little too many sex scenes is you ask me. I don’t hate reading those scenes, but there were times in this book where I just wished they would keep there clothes on. For example when there would be a very suspenseful scene, I just didn’t think the whole sex bit fitted at that moment.

The suspense in this book is also very good. Samantha and Hunter suspect there is a killer on the loose in their little town. But the more they seem to figure out, the more they get in danger and before you know it they are both fighting to keep safe. And this definitely kept me sitting on the edge of my seat.

Throughout this book we also meet several other characters. And I found myself being intrigued by those characters and what their story would be. Especially Hunter’s friend Jacob. He really seemed like an interesting character to read about.

Overall this book made me desperate for more books in the series.

Sizzle & Suspense! There’s drama, suspense, intrigue, danger, murder, scorching chemistry, and wicked bedroom scenes in this sizzling hot cowboy romance. This is my first Lora Leigh story that I have read and I definitely need to get busy and read some more.
Sheriff Hunter Steele is a charming hero who is sexy as sin. He was appointed sheriff eight months ago and in that time there has been three murders, at least that is how he sees it. Not accidents. But with still no evidence to point to a killer he needed help.
Samantha Ryder “Pixie Pest” has taken a two week leave from her position at the Detroit Police Department. But, she wasn’t leaving until she ripped the cover off the whole disgusting mess and revealed everyone involved in her Aunt’s death. She had lived here in Deerhaven, California as a child. Sheriff Steele although he was eight years older, had been a part of her life as her protector as a child. Keeping all the bully’s away from her even when she caused the problems.
But now these two would need to work together to get these murders solved. And that wouldn’t be easy with their all consuming lust, hunger, and desire that they had for each other, even after all these years. Neither one could ignore the sizzling chemistry that thrummed between them. But the sex scene are not the only thing that is intense, these two are in for some close calls, and action as the danger mounts. Will they find what is behind all these Accidents? Hold on to your seats as the action and the sex will blow you away.
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