This is the first book of the series I have read, and rest assured that it’s definitely a stand alone.
Charity Stone has made a name of herself not only as a champion barrel racer, but also as a gal that will handle anyone and anything. Her childhood was tough. One in which she had to take care of herself while her Mom paraded men.
Dev Jenkins is the local deputy that has been attracted to her, though from the distance. When Charity’s sister drops her 13 year old son Brodie on her doorstep with a promise of coming back to get him, Charity is faced with a troubled kid who’s going through the same feelings of abandonment she went through as a kid. When he gets into trouble, Charity goes to Dev for help.
While the story is engaging and the characters likable and complex, it’s the underlying story that will touch your hearts. A reminder that children who are neglected and/or abandoned by those who are suppose to care for them, will likely be adults that will carry that same feeling. An endeavor difficult to overcome. In this case finding someone who “gets” you and loves you, makes all the difference.
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COLORADO COWBOY by Sara Richardson is a great story! I couldn't put it down! Dev and Charity both had lots of baggage to overcome. Together they could be there for each other and were stronger for it! Both of them were also exactly what Bodie needed in his life! Definitely give 🌟's from me!

This book is part of a series but I have not read this author or the series before. It can stand alone as well. It stars Charity, a barrel racer in the rodeo who lives and trains in Colorado. Dev is the cop in town and he has a THING for C but she avoids romance so doesn't give him the time of day even if they share friends.

Until Charity's sister dumps her nephew on her and her nephew has some hijinks that Dev tries to help with. I enjoyed both characters but it is more about C and her nephew Bowie and the drama with the sister and less about romance. i would have liked more romance in the story but even then it is well written and an enjoyable story.

A touching and emotional continuation of a series I have thoroughly enjoyed. There are so many moments that will leave you with your heart breaking, then turn around and make you smile. The characters have realistic depth and personality, sweeping you up in their wants, desires, and at times insecurities. This is one story that difficult to put down once you start reading.

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

Great opening line.

She's kind of cynical.

Ew. Pretty sure kids still look like kids. How drunk is this guy?

I could have told her she'd end up taking care of Bodie.

It's not a false accusation if there are pictures of her sister committing a robbery.

Haha, poor Vera!

Yikes, triplets. People have trouble with one baby at a time.

Jett could stand to use some male attention

Sheesh, Gracie, being a good person is more important than riding lessons.

I actually like Charity's mom.

It's not Dev's fault that Melody was an accomplice!

I love the family unit they have built.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.