"My Favorite Cowboy" is a cowboy romantic suspense that primarily follows Caleb and Audrey. Audrey is an equine veterinarian called out by a friend to look at some horses which have suddenly and suspiciously gotten sick. While it could be something contagious, it has all the hallmarks of poison. He also calls Caleb to help look at his security system and keep the horses safe in the meantime.

While Audrey works against the clock for the sick horses, evidence begins to build that the horses were poisoned and that someone is targeting her specifically, knowing that she would be the one called out to care for them. As they work together, Caleb and Audrey are drawn to each other. Each has never had a serious relationship due to things in their past, but they know that they want something more together.

As the book solves the mystery of what happened to the horses (and later, related crimes), it also focuses on Caleb and Audrey addressing their personal histories to be able to move on and let a romantic partner get close. As a couple, I really liked them. The book is really propelled forward by the mystery of what is happening to the horses and who is targeting Audrey. This fast-paced book kept me quickly page turning to the end. Overall, it's a really enjoyable read with a great mystery/suspense and a nice touch of romance.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Caleb Harper is a former Green Beret turned horse rancher. Where women are concerned, he is the ‘love them and leave them’ type. Caleb’s intuition leads him to look into the strange malady affecting his friend’s horses. Despite the dire situation, he cannot help but be attracted to the pretty veterinarian tending them. When someone sabotages Audrey’s good name, Caleb comes to her rescue. Can Caleb find the ones responsible for poisoning the horses? Will he be able trust Audrey with his vulnerable heart?
Audrey Martinez is a well-known and sought-after equine veterinarian. As a favor, she treats a family friend’s sick horses. Audrey meets the sexy Harper brothers, who offer to investigate the horses’ mysterious illness. It soon becomes evident that someone is trying to besmirch her hard-earned reputation. Audrey has no other choice but to enlist Caleb’s help in ferreting out the culprit. Can Audrey give up her workaholic ways for Caleb? Or will their individual issues stand in the way of their budding relationship?
I fondly remember Caleb as the enthusiastic boy in book one, THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO. Strangely, it feels like I watched him grow from that generous boy into a fine, young man. I like how each Harper suffers from their abandonment issues differently. Caleb is aware of his handicap. I admire how he ignores his instincts of pushing Audrey away, despite his fear of engaging his heart. But what I adore the most about Caleb is his sense of loyalty. There is little he would not do to help or protect the people he sees as family and friends.
Audrey is the perfect fit for Caleb. The two have much in common despite their different backgrounds. Both have difficulties committing themselves to relationships due to abandonment issues. Audrey buries her handicap in her work. I adore Audrey’s dedication to her equine patients. She works tirelessly in giving them the care they need, even to the point of sacrificing sleep and food. Audrey wants a love like her parents. She refuses to accept second-best.
MY FAVORITE COWBOY is book three in Donna Grant’s cowboy-themed romantic suspense series, HEART OF TEXAS. I love that Abby, the heroine from THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO, plays a more active role in this story. I missed that from the second book. Also, I like how the Harpers finally find closure with their mother’s abandonment.
MY FAVORITE COWBOY is a suspenseful tale of two wounded souls overcoming their internal issues to love. I cannot wait for more in this series. I want Jace and Cooper to find their happily-ever-after.

I was very excited when I got a copy of this book through NetGalley, because I am a bit partial to Cowboys, so I was a bit disappointed when I didn't love it quite as much as I thought I would. The storyline was fine and I liked the characters, but the back and forth about the abandonment issues dragged a bit for me, though there were some steamy love scenes. I didn't loose myself completely in the book, something I look for in a good read, but overall enjoyable.

This one started a bit slow for me but when it grabbed me I was hooked. It usually takes me a bit into a new book in a different genre when I am used to the author's genre I read most but like when I can enjoy all of the author's writing. I love country settings and rough, working men in books and with Caleb's military background...whew! Caleb and Audrey's instant attraction and chemistry were wonderful to watch grow. This was simply a wonderful romantic story that I enjoyed from beginning to end.

I loved this - like so much. It was a great mixture of raw and sweet. Two people who were seriously damaged by the actions of their parents. I don't think either H or h really realized how damaged they were until they met each other. I also, have to admit, I love this family. As with all of Donna Grant's books, even her fantasy books, the characters come across as real and true to themselves.

I can't wait to read about the other guys and gals Donna Grant has introduced in this series. And expecially to find out more about the lives we are already so invested in.

LOVE

Audrey is an equine vet and one of the most sought after in her county. She works with mainly two ranches but helps a rescue when she has time. Her dad’s friend calls her because some of the horses are getting sick. Caleb is former Green Beret and owns a ranch with his brother. He has abandonment issues and never sticks with one woman.
When Audrey figures out the horses are being poisoned, she and her sister Maddy, try to find out what kind. Caleb and some ranchers stay and help protect the women and horses. But it’s not really the horses they are trying to hurt, it’s Audrey and they want to ruin her career. Both have commitment issues but maybe together they can find happiness together, if they both don’t screw up.
Loved this story it has sex, hunky cowboys, action, and mystery. This is the third in this series and Ms. Grant leaves you anticipating the next book. Can be read as a stand-alone.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *

I loved Audrey and Caleb together, they both fought it but love won out in the end. The story line was very well written and kept you hooked to find out what was going to happen next.

Great story and I loved the characters - who doesn't love a handsome cowboy and a HEA? As usual, Ms. Grant doesn't disappoint in any genre and I hope to read more of this series soon.

This book is the 3rd in a standalone series.
It focuses on Caleb the youngest of the siblings. While you don't have to read the first 2 books, I say read them. The book was fast paced but definitely enjoyable.
Thanks for the Arc

**I received a copy of My Favorite Cowboy from St. Martins Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review** The opinions expressed below are mine alone and not solicited in any way.

My Favorite Cowboy by Donna Grant is the third book in her Heart of Texas series. I have enjoyed each one of these books in the series and it doesn't disappoint. This is Caleb and Audrey's story which has intrigue, mystery and each character battling their abandonment issues by parents.

Audrey Martinez is called out to a horse rescue where 3 of the horses are ill by a unknown poison. She's a new equine vet in her hometown and little does she know that someone with a vendetta against her will go to any lengths to destroy the evidence before she can find the cause and cure. When Caleb Harper happens to be there to help her but can both of them get over their parents leaving them when they were young? Will they find the culprit in time while finding out they really care for each other?

Caleb Harper who owns East Ranch with his siblings is horse whisperer looking a new rescues at David's Auction barn who witnesses Audrey puzzling three horses that have fallen ill. He just happens to be there when someone tries to burn all the evidence from the equine necropsy Audrey has done on one of the horses that died. Of course he's going to volunteer to protect Audrey even though both are gun shy from relationships. Can they find the person who seems to have a vendetta against her in time before they escalate to murder? Once they both decide that both Audrey and Caleb are each other's soulmate while resolving their own parental issues.

My hope is that Maddie will fall for either Jace or Cooper in perhaps just one more book?

This is the third book in the Heart of Texas series and features the youngest sibling, Caleb. Caleb was probably the most affected by his mother's abandonment of the the three children so it's stands to reason he has issues committing to a woman beyond one night. However, all that changes when he meets Aubrey and realizes that she might just be worth more than a night. Now he just needs to convince her of the same.
This was a great blend of romance and suspense that kept me reading past my bedtime. Of course it didn't hurt that the book featured a cowboy! Donna Grant's contemporary novels are definitely on my must read list.

LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I will literally read anything Grant writes! She is able to switch from contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy with no hiccups! It's amazing!

This was an okay read, I kinda wished I’d read the other books first, but I don’t know if I would go back and read them. The story was fast paced, but that’s not always a good thing as you don’t always get the character development. The overall story was good, but the mystery took over most the book and once that was solved, it ended very quickly, again not much development between the two main characters

A wonderful tale of family, intrigue and romance. After working years to build up a sterling reputation, veterinarian Audrey Martinez is a target. Someone was to ruin her at the least... or kill her. There are horses dying and an assault upon her sisters and the ladies need a hero. Lucky for them, they get multiple protectors...and Audrey gets a good man in the end.
Great interaction between characters and vivid descripions.
I requested and received a NetGalley ARC. I love this series. Strong women and hot honorable men

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

It was a slow start at the beginning of the novel that I debated rather or not I should drop it but I thought I would give it some time for the story to develop and I'm so glad I did.

The characters were really likable and the relationship didn't seem force nor rushed. I enjoyed the bubbling romance between Audrey and Caleb, their chemistry is impeccable. Highly recommend if you're looking for a romance novel with lots of twists and turns.

With the perfect mixture of romance and suspense, the story’s rapid pace and twists and turn of events will keep you turning the pages. You won’t be disappointed with the story’s outcome or in Audrey and Caleb and how quickly you become invested in their circumventing the obstacles attempting to prevent their finally finding their HEA.

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

So this is either second or third in series, I started with Brice's book but they seem to elude to situations that they went thru, so I am going to make sure since I do not want to miss out. This was Caleb's story along with his love interest Audrey. We all know that Caleb is a playboy with no plans on changing that. He ends up meeting Audrey and she is an equine vet who was called in to assist Dave and the horses that he cares for in his auction house. They know that something sinister is happening. But as we learned from this family they go all in and they basically make you part of their protection. Calab's and Audrey's interest is there and they both would time to develop more but they are not having the chance to do so..Entertaining..Good to read on Brice and Naomi..

My Favorite Cowboy by Donna Grant is a great read, I could hardly put it down. Donna gives the reader a interesting story line with complex characters, a who done it and plenty of romance. The family backgrounds of the lead characters, Caleb and Audrey, make things difficult but the amazing part of their relationship is that they are both afraid of falling in love. The story itself is involved with Audrey, a veterinarian, helping, David, an old friend of her father's with some sick horses. Caleb gets involved when David asks about getting help with his security system from Caleb's brother-in-law, Clayton. Things get more and more involved as more horses are getting sick and Audrey can't seem to find out what's wrong with them. After one of the horses dies things heat up as Audrey finds out, with much difficulty, what's wrong with the horses. Caleb and his family are involved because, while the horses are the catalyst, Audrey is the intended victim. Now Caleb is trying to keep Audrey safe while not wanting to become involved with her. Finding out what's really going on is the mission. Things are going down hill as they can't figure out who is behind all the problems pointing to discredit Audrey. Finally thing become apparent to interested parties and a resolution is upcoming. The romance between Audrey and Caleb keeps the reader interested learning about how they feel and what's holding them back until there's a conclusion that is greatly satisfying.

Awesome, exciting and hot! Maddy and Caleb take you on an adventure that keeps you turning the pages.

My Favorite Cowboy is the 3rd book in the Hearts of Texas series, not having read the previous two in no way spoilt my enjoyment of this book, plus I now have two new books to read!
Audrey is an equine vet, superb at her job and much in demand, she has a deep love for horses and gives her all to her profession. When four horses belonging to a friend who owns an auction house suddenly become ill she responds immediately to his request for help. It soon becomes clear that the horses have been poisoned deliberately and Audrey faces a race against time to cure them. Through this she meets Caleb, previously a military hero he now trains horses and is something of a horse whisperer. Their attraction to each other is immediate and overwhelming but both have severe commitment issues, add this to the mystery of who is harming these horses and why and you have an excellent romantic thriller.
A great story, thoroughly readable and one in which I have no hesitation in recommending.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.