Marrying My Cowboy by Diana Palmer, Lindsay McKenna, and Kate Pearce is a three story novella. These three are authors that I enjoy, so this novella was a real treat. There are three love inspired romance cowboy stories that are both enjoyable and short stories for an afternoon or evening read. I love novellas as they bring a variety of styles and stories from different authors. This one was great and I recommend it!

In this book we have three short cowboy themed reads but sadly the only one of the three I can honestly say I enjoyed was Kate Pearce's, The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride. Unfortunately, though I think this was the shortest of the three novellas. The novella was a wonderful follow up to the Morgan series and featured the wedding between HW and Sam. Those who have read the series will recognize and enjoy catching up with the series. Personally, I hope this is not the last time we will see these characters from the Morgan Ranch.

My review is for The Cowboy Lassos a Bride by Kate Pearce

What a sweet lovely novella about HW and Sam. I love the Morgan family books and this was a nice one about HW. I love how all the family members show up in each book. Of course nothing can go right for HW and Sam, it was an adventurous wedding day. Loved the story.

I look forward to reading the other two books also.

Three sweet romantic stories. The first is by Diana Palmer filled with her signature style. All three cover cowboys, strong women, veteran and minority issues as well as rooting for the underdog. They also focus on the value of strong family and community connections. All three are prolific authors who know what it takes to build great characters and plots. These stories feed into other series that the authors have and is a great way to introduce yourself to something new.

I love Kate Pearce. In reading other collections she has been a part of I have found other authors to love. Of course, I couldn’t pass up the chance at an ARC of this collection when I saw she was involved. I’ve not had luck with Diana Palmer in the past, but I was all for giving her another go. Unfortunately, things did not go as I had hoped with this one.

The stories in the book are in the order of the author’s credits on the cover, but that’s not how I’m going to review them. I’m not a fan of negativity, especially when it comes to book reviews. We all have different tastes and opinions. I decided I’m going to list my opinions below with Kate Pearce’s story first, so you can stop after that if you don’t want any less than stellar thoughts on the other two stories. Here we go…

The Cowboy Lassos a Bride
by Kate Pearce

As usual, Kate Pearce does not disappoint. This story ties into her Morgan Ranch series and the love, chemistry, and friendships found in those full-length novels are also present in this short story. I love the Morgans, I love their friends, and I love the citizens of Morgantown. It’s hard for me to judge for sure since I have read this series, but I don’t believe you have to read the other books in the series to enjoy this story. They are all definitely worth the read though. This is the story of HW and Sam, who are featured in The Bad Boy Cowboy, getting engaged and married. It’s loaded with their usual spats and tons of chemistry and love to go along with those disagreements. I cannot get enough of this author. ~5 stars

The Rancher’s Wedding
by Diana Palmer

I’ll start this one off with facts instead of opinion. There are some major continuity issues with this story. The characters contradicted themselves numerous times. How can Cassie’s dad think she’s allergic to cats from one incident in her past, and then a few paragraphs later she states she’s had cats her whole life? Her dog situation became a confusing mess. The story was also very repetitive, Cassie and her father going over and over why they are in Colorado and the evil things that were done to them. Luckily, there was actual chemistry between Cassie and JL. That alone kept me reading.

I’m sure there’s a market for the type of characters that are in this book, but we’re at the opinion portion of my review now. The media is bashed, journalists are disparaged, the term “bleeding-heart liberals” is actually used, waitresses are looked at as less than. In fact, Cassie and her father hide the fact that Cassie is good at chess because JL might be suspicious of a chess playing waitress. Holy cow! I believe my blood pressure actually shot up a couple times while reading this story. After my other experiences with this author’s books, it really clear that she is just not an author I can enjoy. ~1.5 stars

Wind River Wedding
by Lindsay McKenna

Quite honestly, I skimmed a huge portion of this story. It was a whole heck of a lot of telling and no showing. Very early on, it was obvious this story is meant as a prequel to some other works by this author. I looked it up after and I’d say if you’ve read and enjoyed her Wind River Valley series, you may enjoy this. I’m pretty sure it’s a sort of origin story of the matriarch and patriarch of a major family in that series. But it is NOT a good introduction to the series. I felt like I would have enjoyed it a little more if I already knew some of these characters. There was no chemistry and the dialogue was stilted because the characters were telling each other things they already knew. Maud describing the layout of the land to Steve, who grew up on the land. Steve telling Maud who was standing up in their wedding like she doesn’t know her own best friend. I’m sure this was meant to convey this information to the reader, but it’s done in an odd way that really bogs the story down.

I will admit that I feel terrible judging this author on this story alone. Like I said, if you’re a fan of this series you may love this story. It doesn’t work for a compilation book that is, often, introducing a writer to potential new readers of their other stories. I may give her another chance if I come across something that is either a true book 1 of a series or a true standalone. This did nothing for me. ~1 star

A great collection of country romances written by a trio of wonderful authors. They're all charming in their own way and create a wonderful world to escape in!

The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride, Kate Pearce. You can never go wrong with Kate’s books, all of the Morgan Ranch series are great books with good stories of family, sacrifice and love. This novella is the wedding of HW and Sam. What can go wrong? Hmmm…everything. But as always, the Morgans pull together so that everything works out. That is what I like about these stories, the family (and friend) element is so strong that it is a joy to read these stories. I laughed out loud at a couple of the scenes.

The Rancher’s Wedding* Diana Palmer
When a rugged Colorado rancher who’s in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged by scandal, they put their talents—and their hearts—together. But will front page news put a damper on the sparks flying between them?

Wind River Wedding * Lindsay McKenna
A sprawling family ranch in Wyoming, or a swanky Hamptons hideaway? A young couple’s future in-laws try to stake their claim on where the newlyweds will live. But these lovebirds won’t be corralled …

The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride * Kate Pearce
A lovely novella featuring the Morgans. HW & Sam have been together for a while & when he proposes she at first freaks out but then accepts, so long as they don’t wait long or make it a huge event. They set the date for a fortnight but what could go wrong ! Well between a hen night that goes terribly wrong & Sam ends up in jail, a wedding dress that is returned to sender & a bride-to-be that disappears on her wedding day. If like me you love the Morgans then you’ll love this engrossing short story. It completes HW & Sam’s story perfectly, I read into the small hours to finish it, it left me with a smile on my face.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

What a fantastic collection of stories. Also what an amazing way to introduce readers to new authors. I am familiar with Kate Pearce's work but not the other two. I will have to change this quickly.

The Rancher’s Wedding* Diana Palmer
Cassie is a woman who is trying to lay low after a family scandal. However, someone tries to get a laugh at her expense and she meets LJ. LJ isn't the type to let a woman freeze especially when he finds out his cousin is to blame. Neither of these individuals are looking for anything but yet they are drawn to each other. I really enjoyed this book.

Wind River Wedding * Lindsay McKenna
I enjoyed this book because it showed two people from different world (East vs West) fall in love even though their upbringing was very different. I loved the character of Maud. I thought she had such a great head on her shoulders and loved that she just wanted to help. Steve was a very stand up guy, it just seemed like he wanted to help a little further away from home. My only complaint about this book was the ending. I would like to have seen them 2 years after the wedding. There was a lot of concern about their time apart but then as a reader, we didn't get to see the happily ever after, after the two years.

The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride * Kate Pearce
I LOVED this book. If you have read Mrs Pearce's series, you already have a feel for this couple. Even if you don't, its easy to catch up. This story centers around every possible thing that could go wrong right before a couple gets married. Luckily these two are strong enough to withstand it. My favorite part was when she was drunk and HW was trying to take care of her. The banter was fun.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:

This book is a series of 3 novellas by authors known for their cowboy stories. If you have read Ms. McKenna’s Wind River series, as well as Ms. Pearce’s Morgan Ranch stories, their stories are extensions of the series.
I especially enjoyed THE COWBOY LASSOES A BRIDE, by Kate Pearce. Having read and enjoyed the Morgan Ranch stories and in this case, The Bad Cowboy I knew this wedding story would be special. Their original book centered around HW Morgan , a professional rodeo cowboy and Samantha Kelly, an army vet whose injuries devastated her not only physically but also emotionally.
Now that they finally have decided to get married, things don’t go as plan. Will Sam change her mind and leave HW feeling abandoned once again, or will they finally find their HEA?
Diana Palmer’s story, The Rancher’s Wedding, is quintessential Diana Palmer. Strong older male rancher, and naive/innocent younger woman. Both cautious and not looking for love.
Add some drama in all the stories, and you have three novellas that will entertain you in an afternoon of leisure.
I was entrusted this copy by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

I received a free advanced copy of this book from NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review. This is a collection of three stories from three different western romance writers.

THE RANCHER’S WEDDING

Kudos to Diana Palmer for tackling the spat of false accusations against Conservative men like the ones against Judge Kavanaugh. Producer, Lanier Roger Reed, was falsely accused of sexual harassment by a women who wanted his job. The SJW harassed his family so viciously that his wife committed suicide. He fled NYC with his daughter, Cassie, a successful script writer, to Benton, Colorado, leaving everything behind and now struggling to make a living. JL Denton, is a wealth rancher, who has been in a funk, since he found out that his fiancée was a fake, who was only after him for his money. They meet, when Cassie is the target of a prank by his cousin Carey. Neither is looking for a relationship, just friendship, but they seem to be made for each other. But will Cassie have the courage to tell JL the truth of her history before he finds out on his own?
I love that Cassie is an innocent with a morality that is not usually found in romance novels and that she was living in Atlanta (me too). As all of Palmer’s stories, the characters are endearing and the plot engaging. My favorite quote, which everyone needs to remember is “… we should never judge the past by the morality of the present. You have to judge by the morality of the time period.”


WIND RIVER WEDDING

I have not read any of the Wind River Ranch books, so really could not relate to this “backstory” of Maud and Steve Whitcomb. Having lived through the time period described, I was not impressed with the feminist movement then or now. The dialogues were rather strange, with the author trying to relate information to the reader, but already known to the other character.

THE COWBOY LASSOES A BRIDE

Kate Pearce is one of my favorite western romance writers and I love the Morgan Ranch series. This story is about HW finally convincing Sam to marry him and the tumult leading up to the wedding. This novella is a must for all who have enjoyed the rest of the series.

Three different styles of writing sure to have you swooning. This is a terrific collection of books. A whirlwind of romance you’re guaranteed to love.
5 stars!!

The first story in this trio of tales was the longest and my favorite. Secrets and lies make for troubled times. They can be far reaching, even to the point of suicide. A few tears, some laughs and a happily ever after. The other two stories are novellas. Too much in the way of intimate details and lots of introspection, which make me skip the pages.

Diana Palmer, Lindsay McKenna, and Kate Pearce share short love stories with cowboys. Diana Palmer introduces us to Cassie Reed and her father who have moved to Benton, Colorado to get away from scandal and shame. She meets JL Denton picketing his ranch for unfair treatment of chickens.

Lindsey McKenna brings us rich New Yorker Maud Campbell meeting Steve Whitcomb, possibly the only cowboy at Princeton at a soup kitchen. They both have grand dreams of success with their degrees and have to see if their years together at Princeton and his family ranch will keep them close or tear them apart.

Kate Pearce shows us how fragile and tender love can be with Samantha Kelly and HW Morgan. We find Sam trying to run away from HW after he just proposed to her. It turns out that the last time Sam got engaged, the marriage was called off and so it has made her afraid to trust their feelings for each other.

Each of these authors bring the cowboy to life on these pages from the outfit including the hat to their country drawl. There are elements of fun and laughter thrown in with mishaps, miscommunication, and good intentions gone awry. There is even a sneak peek of Diana Palmer's novel "The Snow Man" which gives you just a taste that will make you want to read the rest. I enjoyed these stories and now have to find more books these wonderful authors have written so far. I look forward to the next stories they have in store for us.

I voluntarily rad and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for this privilege.

I really wanted to read this book for Kate Pearce's "The Cowboy Lassoes A Bride." However, I really enjoyed reading Diane Palmer's story too.
"The Rancher's Wedding"- I was already laughing after the first couple of pages. Cassie was unknowingly the victim of a prank. She showed up at JL's ranch to protest, but she was in for a surprise. Cassie and JL hit a lot of bumps during their time together, and there were plenty of misunderstandings. Cassie is hiding, and her story is outed at the worst time. I highly recommend reading this book for yourself!
"The Cowboy Lassoes A Bride"- This definitely is not a standalone, and you need to read the other books in the series first! This is the story of Sam, HW, and their wedding! I love the Morgans, and this boook was a great addition! There ended up being so many obstacles that came up before their wedding, including a missing bride!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.

I love all the authors in this book and I loved all the stories. They were romantic and I can’t pass up a good looking cowboy. I liked that this was a quick read and the perfect book when I didn’t have a lot of time to read. This would be a great book to take on vacation

This is a book comprised of 3 novellas by 3 well known authors. Each is a stand alone story and are not inter related.
Diana Palmers is the main story. I have been a fan of hers for a long time. She has a very distinct writing style and this story follows that style. He heros are always alpha males with very strong opinionated personalities. Her heroines are always complete Innocents. Fans of Diana Palmer will love this book.

Diane Palmer's contribution, The Rancher's Wedding is a tale of overcoming circumstances and taking another chance.
Cassie Reed moved to Benton, Colorado to start a new life with her father, after a false accusation against him, not only destroyed his career, but drove his wife to commit suicide. She left a lucrative job as a screen writer to accompany him, as he tries to go on. Now working as a waitress, she manages to be content with greatly reduced circumstances.
Wealthy J.L. Denton isn't interested in romance after his last engagement.
J.L.'s cousin Cary was responsible for their meeting, by playing a nasty practical joke on Cassie.
They seemed worlds apart but as they learned more about each other, they grew close, and Cary did not like that.
His solution was create more problems and his mischief led to the temporary break up of the pair....but love wins out in the end.
This tale has humor, sweetness, a skunk in the wood pile (Cary), wonderful townsfolk and sweet family interaction. A villain, the accusing liar and her comeuppance.
A fun and interesting read.
Lindsay McKenna's contribution is a sweet tale of love from meeting through the marriage of Maud and Steve Whitcomb.
The pair knew from the first glance, they were meant to be, even as they knew they both had things to accomplish and managed to do both. Sweet with humor.
Kate Pearce's The Cowboy Lassoes A Bride is set on the Morgan Ranch.
This wonderful series draws you in and keeps you in.
The ranch is a rehabilitation ranch for vets and animals and the characters have character.
H.W. finally finds the one, but is afraid she will leave like his mother did.
Sam's scars are not only outside...but inside too.
This installment is about their wedding and getting them to the altar is hard work for them all.
Sweet and funny and not to be missed.
I requested and received A NetGalley ARC much to my delight.

I requested this book because of Kate Pearce’s series Morgan Ranch, which is a favourite series of mine & was definitely pleased with reading two new to me authors. All 3 stories in this book were enjoyable reads, with sexy cowboys & women who knew how to stand their ground with them. They were all strong, likeable characters who engaged us with their intelligence & humour as well as with their chemistry. Definitely recommend.

Overall Review is 3 1/2 Stars.....

Marrying My Cowboy is a joint venture by Diana Palmer, Lindsay McKenna and Kate Pearce. Each story can be read as a standalone, but it might be worth checking their placing in any current series by each of the authors to see if they are related. For someone like me who MUST read stories in chronological order; finding out later that the short story slotted into a series, would be annoying.

Each book is a fun, easy read, with likeable characters, entertaining plots and a HEA too. These are great stories for your ride on the bus or train, or just relaxing and having a cuppa in the afternoon.