The Cowboy Meets His Match (The Wyoming Cowboy #4). By Jessica Clare. 2020. Berkley. (ARC eBook).

Another sweet romance from the gruff and clueless Painted Barrel, WY cowboy crew. Hairstylist Becca has been burned by love after her fiance cancels their wedding. But when she meets a tall bearded man freshly transplanted from Alaska along with his little princess-loving, ponytail-wearing daughter Libby, she might be willing to risk her heart again. Another enjoyable installment and I’m looking forward to finishing the series.

First time reading this author and I was wowed! I really loved this book! I loved the characters Hank and Becca, and adored Libby! I now need to read the other books in this series and can't wait for next book!!

The Cowboy Meets His Match by Jessica Clare. was just what I needed! Anytime I am in a slump, a cowboy romance gets me right back out. I loved the town of Painted Barrel, Wyoming and all the side characters. Becca, Hank, and his daughter Libby were definite stars of the show. Hank started out a bit gruff, but he definitely grew on me. I loved the give and take of their relationship and their growth as a couple. And of course Libby was super adorable. The opening scene with her was fantastic. This book has just the right amount of steam and was fun to read. Can't wait for the next book in this series!

I wasn’t sure if this story was going to be filled with drama when I read the first chapter or if it was going to be a light, fun book. I am so happy that I kept reading this wonderful story that was really somewhat of a RomCom with a little bit of drama thrown in for fun.

Sorry, I loved Hank. He was hysterical from the beginning of the story. The strong, silent type is the only way to describe him. I never saw a guy trip over every word that came out of his mouth as Hank did. Sometimes it was truly funny other times I was embarrassed for him. But he had a huge heart that was mostly filled with love for his Libby. He swore he was returning to Alaska and didn’t need any woman in his life.

You had to feel sorry for Becca. All of Painted Barrel looks at her with pity in their eyes over the wedding that wasn’t. She’s tired of it but doesn’t know how to move on. The prospects in Painted Barrel are far and few between until Hank walks into her beauty salon with the most precious little girl. So, she takes a chance and is immediately turned down. That is, until she isn’t. That’s when the fun truly starts. Through lots of miscommunication and misunderstandings, they finally get on the same page and, even though neither one of them were looking for it, love blooms.

I loved the little twists and turns in this story. I wasn’t sure if I loved all the characters though. We meet Hanks two brothers … Caleb and Jack. One I think I really like, the other is still kind of a mystery to me. Hanks uncle Dr. Ennis Watson was the one who really made Hank understand what he was walking away from. He was the sage, older, wiser person in the story who really made me smile. And, when Hank and Becca finally do come together, you’re not sure what’s going to happen. Neither one of them are “experienced” which made for such a refreshing and original feel to them. Nothing over the top for these two.

The Cowboy Meets His Match was an enjoyable story. We saw a little bit of everything … betrayal, struggles, acceptance and love. The characters were so well defined and you felt like you honestly understood who they were. Adorable, captivating and sweet is the best way to describe The Cowboy Meets His Match.

Cowboy. Big-hearted single dad. Umm... did I mention cowboy? There's just something about cowboys, and Hank is one of those characters that you can't help but love. He's like a gentle giant, and he was just so endearing as he stumbled over his words, trying to handle situations that he was ill-prepared for. Becca is an equally likable character, and this pair meshes wonderfully. The story is a good combination of romantic comedy and contemporary romance. Becca and Hank have both been hurt before, which makes them gun-shy, and we do have some drama, but the overall vibe is all about the journey to a happy ever after. I don't know how I've missed the earlier books in this series, but I do know that I will be checking them out.

Before I start with this review, a little preface. Yes, a preface for a review . BEAR WITH ME. lol
When I first started reading romance anything with “cowboy” in the title or a plaid shirt with a stetson on a cover would make me look away.
I mean, reading romance as an escape what I want ultimately is to immerse myself in a fantasy world for a couple hours. What did romance readers could possibly like about ranchers? I couldn’t for the life of me understand the appeal. Yet, anyway.

I thought there couldn’t be more to cowboy/country romance than cattle, manure, rodeos and heroine slaving for them in the kitchen. Yeah, what a presomptuous bish I was. But sue me, country ranching didn’t appeal to the city girl in me.

Hundreds of books later, my appreciation for blue collar heroes accentuating—I do love a good billionaire romance but clearly, blue collar heroes are my more my speed— I took a chance on a book recommendation. A contemporary book starring a city girl meeting a cowboy, Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey. This book was my gateway to cowboys/western romance. Such a great book, hilarious banter, steamy, angsty…. Gah! You must read it!

But back to the book I’m reviewing today, I’m familiar with Jessica Clare for her light hearted billionaire romances (Billionaire Boys Club, Billionaires and Bridesmaids), easy reads, happy feels, steam and little angst. It’s a great recipe for romance. But hold on, what ultimately made me grab this book is pretty simple: I’ve a weakness for single dads.
That’s it.

So yes he’s a cowboy too, so yes he’s a little bossy and a lot grumpy, so yes he’s endearingly shy with women, so yes he knows how to bring up the heat.
I’m just here all doe-eyed at his single-dadness . Yes, we’re making up words in this review.

The story is all very predicatable and there isn’t much of a plot or conflict, the angst factor pretty much consists of Hank being a stubborn alpha moutain man not wanting to change his ways. A bit irritating but it actually suits his character. The man more or less lived all his life like a recluse with only two grumpy brothers for company, he’s very shy, has little to no experience with women and relationships, his only one resulted in disappointment and betrayal.

Now the book didn’t disappoint in terms of happy feels and Hank was the epitome of protective dad. His over protectiveness was a major turn on and so was his inexperience with women. A gruff and rough hero overeager to please? To make things right? I’m here for it!

The author laid it on pretty thick about how much of a good girl the heroine was. Becca was sweet, alright! At one point in the book, after a full day at work mind you, Becca bought and delivered groceries to the ranch, cleaned their kitchen and swept off the floors, made them dinner, helped feeding puppies, did the little girl’s hair, baked a banana bread before heading back to her home. Cinderella, is that you? Or is Snow White?
It may sounds like I’m nitpicking, but not really—it’s just the cynic inside having a field with how saccharinely perfect the heroine was depicted.

I enjoyed the difference between Becca and Hank, how hard, gruff and remote he was in opposition to how sweet, trusting and naive she could be. Their relationship starts a little like a slow burn—or rather is slow to start, because of Hank’s inexperience and insecurities AND lack of speech— but once he makes it clear to Becca he’s interested in dating her it’s pretty much unraveling with lust and steam. So Much Sexy Times .

I’ve had a great time in Painted Barrel and I’m already looking forward to read about Hank’s brother, Caleb. If his first interaction with the new school teacher is any indication, we’re in for some really sweet wooing. A big, brawny cowboy getting all tongue-tied and awkward at the mere sight of the heroine? I WANT. I want real bad!

I can never get enough stories about the quiet, strong man who steps out of his shell and goes totally alpha when he’s worried about “his woman” when he finds her. I’m not talking about the guy who likes to be “in charge” of his woman, but more the guy who won’t stand to see someone hurt or embarrass her or, god forbid, try to flirt/take advantage of her. Hank is this guy and I was so here for it!!

The chemistry between Hank and Becca was excellent. The relationship between Libby and Becca was adorable and heart-warming. I loved the dynamics of the three of them together and appreciate that Libby was included in so much of their relationship and not just an afterthought to it.

I plowed through this book in a matter of hours and it’s been months since I’ve been able to do that. My only complaint is that I now have to wait so long to read Caleb and Amy’s story!!

*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is the fourth instalment in Jessica Clare’s contemporary, adult THE WYOMING COWBOY erotic, romance series. This is rancher and single father Henry ‘Hank’ Watson, and salon owner/stylist Becca Loftis’ story line. THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Becca and Hank) THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH focuses on the building relationship between rancher and single father Henry ‘Hank’ Watson, and salon owner/stylist Becca Loftis. Two years earlier, Becca Loftis was dumped by her boyfriend fiancé of ten years, and in this she became and still is the fodder for gossip and pity in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. Wanting love and to be loved, Becca resigns herself to a life alone until rancher and single father Hank Watson walks into her salon with his four year old daughter Libby, and a ‘hair gum’ emergency he isn’t equipped to handle. Pulling up her big girl panties, Becca approaches Hank about going out together, only to be shot down in the process. Months will pass before Hank finds his ‘balls’ and asks out our heroine out in return. What ensues is the slow building relationship and romance between Becca and Hank, and the potential fall-out as Hank’s time in Painted Barrel, Wyoming comes to a close.

Hank, and his brothers Caleb and Jack live in Alaska but found themselves working for their uncle Ennis with the approach of calfing season. Hank, a quiet and grumpy alpha male, with no time or desire for a relationship, can’t stop thinking about Becaa Loftis but struggles with his need to keep his daughter his number one priority. Not only does Hank want Becca in his life but his daughter Libby has fallen in love with the woman who calls to our hero’s heart but once again, Hank battles between head and heart keeping Libby his number one priority. When things begin to spiral out of control, Hank announces his return to Alaska, forcing Becca to walk away from the man that she loves.

The relationship between Becca and Hank is slow to develop. Becca is aware that Hank has no plans to stay in Wyoming, and in this, Becca decides their relationship should remain casual but casual is something Hank does not want to do. Hank, comes off rude and boorish, and struggles with issues of trust having been betrayed by a woman from his past; Becca is willing to give love another chance but finds herself walking away to protect her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include many of the locals. We are introduced to Hank’s brother Caleb and Jack, his daughter Libby, and the uncle Dr. Ennis Watson. The return of mayor Sage Cooper Clements (A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe #3) who has a bit of history with Becca and Becca’s former fiancé Greg, finds Becca looking forward while still looking back.

THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is a story of betrayal and acceptance; loss and love; moving forward and never looking back. The premise is inviting; the characters are colorful and captivating; the romance is seductive but struggles in the face of miscommunication, Hank’s lack of experience, and Becca’s desire to be loved.



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Becca was jilted by her long-time fiancé two days before their wedding. Two years later the small town of Painted Barrel still laments her loss, and Becca is tired of being the sad girl left at the altar. So when a big, silent, lumberjack of a man brings his cute daughter in with a hair emergency Becca sees the care and love he has for his daughter, finds out he’s single and asks him out on a date…and he says no.

Hank has a limited amount of experience with women being in a sparsely populated area of Alaska for most of his life. He’s been fooled by a woman before so when the pretty, soft, girly hairdresser asks him on a date it must be some sort of prank or scheme, right? Except Becca seems to act all out of heart helping his family when there’s nothing in it for her, and he falls a little more every time he lays on her.

Becca and Hank were such lovely characters, full of heart and emotions, made vulnerable by past hurts. I loved watching them gradually fall for each other, a little more each day. I loved that this was a mature romance with no games played, each intensely attracted, but not wanting to get hurt again.

I’ve been loving Jessica Clare’s Wyoming Cowboy series! The romances have been seriously hot, but also sweet and heartwarming. I can’t wait for Caleb and Amy’s romance to come after reading the little sneak peek at the end!

A copy was kindly provided by Berkley Books in exchange for an honest review.

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Caro

Becca is a beautician and has her own business in Painted Barrel, Wyoming. It’s been two years since Becca was left days before her wedding day when her boyfriend of almost ten years, Greg, decided that he was in love with someone else. Greg, being the type of person who needs everyone’s attention and won’t settle down easily, felt threatened he would lose his friend Sage when she found her true love, to which he decided he was madly in love with her. The embarrassment hurt Becca’s pride more than anything else, and now, she is finally ready to move on.

One day, single father Hank Watson appears in desperate need of her assistance. His four year old daughter, Libby, has a messy case of gum and peanut butter stuck in her hair and Becca needs to save her curls. Hank and his brothers moved from Alaska to help their uncle during calving season at his ranch in Painted Barrel. Libby is a very nice and cheerful little girl and informs Becca that her daddy doesn’t have a wife. Becca takes the opportunity and asks Hank out on a date only to be turned down by him. Hank is a big and gruff man, he lives in the wild, hunts, fishes, likes a good steak, and is doing his best to teach his daughter his skills. He never imagined a pretty girl like Becca would ask him out without an ulterior motive. It must clearly be some kind of prank. But when faith puts Becca back in Hank’s life, this time, it’s Hank who gives dating a try.

“What do you want out of life? Let’s say you could have anything in the world. What would it be? What does your ideal situation look like? Is it a big house? Fancy cars? Seventeen children? What?”

I really liked this story, it’s different from the other couples of Painted Barrel. Hank is very shy and has little experience with women. It was sort of luck that he ended up with a baby girl. He was raised in the Alaska wilderness and only knows how to be survival smart, not socially smart. He is kind and takes good care of Libby, but he does know that there’s better things for her living in a town than back in Alaska. He initially is not looking for a mom for his kid, but once he gets to know Becca he begins to wish she were Libby’s mom and the sort of woman in her life to teach her what Hank can’t. It’s so sweet to read about a male character like Hank. Most of the cowboys are confident and ready to sweep the girl, but Hank is very different which gives the reader a new perspective compared to the previous Wyoming Cowboys.

In A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe, we saw Becca’s dismay as Greg left her thinking Sage would take him once he confessed his love for her. Little did he know it wouldn’t be like that. We really don’t get a clear idea of Becca’s character, but now, we learn how nice and charming she is. I loved that she didn’t go back to Greg and stood up to him. Hank would have defended her, but she was no damsel in distress. She also showed that she cared for Libby and didn’t mind that Hank had children.

Hank has two brothers whom we may see have their own stories in future books. One is clear who his love interest is, but the other brother is a mystery. Some of the previous characters are mentioned briefly and we find out that Anne and Sage have more babies on the way!

It is really interesting how this book is different yet relatable to the previous books in the series. This time, Hank is the outsider who becomes the cowboy and falls for the girl living in Painted Barrel. He has to make the more difficult life decisions for love, when it’s usually the girl. It gives it a refreshing feeling to see the roles reversed! If you’re looking for a good story about cowboys and smart charismatic ladies, this is the book for you!

*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*

THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is the fourth book in THE WYOMING COWBOY series. It was nice to be back with some of the characters we’ve met before in the small town of Painted Barrel, Wyoming.

When Becca and Hank’s paths cross in the unlikeliest of places—her salon—things get interesting fast. He’s a mountain man from Alaska, the opposite of the type she’s normally attracted to, and is only in Wyoming for a short time with his two brothers to help out on their uncle’s ranch. Hank is a single father to an adorable four-year-old, who, along with Hank’s brothers, adds some levity to the story.

Becca is gossiped about by the townspeople since her loser ex-boyfriend got cold feet right before the wedding. She gave up ten years of her life for him, and he keeps turning up like a bad penny, even two years later. When Becca decides to help at Hank’s uncle’s ranch by providing doughnuts each morning, doing some laundry, and cleaning and cooking meals, she starts to get under Hank’s skin. There’s a clear attraction between them. Hank isn’t the most talkative of sorts, but he comes out of his shell around Becca.

The story has several plots going on at once, but they’re handled well and add to the story. The author nicely describes the town and wilderness of Wyoming and Alaska. Filled with romance, miscommunication, ranch life, and family, THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH hits all the right notes. An excerpt in the back of the book gives a peek at Ms. Clare’s next novel, HER CHRISTMAS COWBOY, and I can’t wait to read it.

I enjoy reading books by Ms. Clare, whether centered around cowboys or billionaires. She has fast become one of the authors whose books I look for especially.

I enjoyed the way Hank evolved as a character during the novel. The story was sweet, the characters realistic.

THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH is the fourth book in Jessica Clare’s “Wyoming Cowboys” contemporary romance series set in the small town of Painted Barrel, Wyoming. In the previous book, Becca’s longtime boyfriend had ditched her a few days before their wedding would have been. In THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH, it’s been about two years since “the wedding that wasn’t”. Becca is trying to move on, but it’s difficult to when well-wishing townspeople over her sympathy and advice at every turn. She wants to appear like the strong independent woman she is, but all the fussing makes her feel like a loser at times. I appreciate a realistically flawed heroine. Into her beauty salon walks Hank Watson and his 4-yr old daughter Libby and it seems like fate.

I love books set in small towns and this book shows the best and worst things about living in one. When Becca initially asks Hank out on a date, he turns her down because he doesn’t think the offer is legit. If you like strong, silent heroes and single fathers – this is a good story for you. Hank puts off some confusing vibes for Becca, but that’s because he doesn’t have much experience with romance. Becca, and her interest in him, is a little befuddling for this hero. Although he’s a little slow on the uptake, once he gets on the same page as Becca, Hank pulls the gentleman cowboy full court press on her. Hank is the complete antithesis of her ex – hardworking, determined, honest, unselfish, and with the body of a hottie from all his chores. When Becca first meets Hank, he seems like a physical embodiment of the Paul Bunyan myth with his dark beard, stature, and his being a man who recently came from roughing it in the Alaskan wilderness. Hanks courtship of Becca and the bond that develops between them and his daughter is charming.

THE COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH has a strong, silent, swoon-worthy cowboy hero and a romance that’s the perfect mix of sexy and sweet. The supporting characters in this book help define the two main characters and the dynamics of their relationship. I look forward to reading more about Hank’s brothers in future books. I love Jessica Clare’s books and I eagerly await her next one!

Jessica Clare's Wyoming series continues with the fourth book in the series, The Cowboy Meets His Match. This story has the Watson brothers, the three nephews of the local veterinarian Doc Parsons arriving from Alaska where they were trappers to help their uncle with his ranch and the local beauty salon owner Becca Loftis who meets and falls for Hank Watson and his four-year-old daughter Libby. Becca spent ten years of her life with her ex who broke their engagement a couple days before the wedding. This was two years ago and Becca is still paying off the wedding expenses. She is petite, pretty and caring. Everyone in Painted Barrel, WY keeps telling her she needs to get out and start dating again. When she meets Hank she agrees. Hank is big, burly and quiet. When I first read about him I thought of him as an "Aw shucks, Ma'am" kind of guy which holds true but then you discover his more passionate side. Wowza! I loved seeing these two get together and cheered them on as they worked their way though to a Happily Ever After.

When I read the teaser for this book at the end of Sage's story I knew I needed it in my life. I love a big, broody mountain man with a sweet little baby girl something fierce! Clare did not disappoint. Our heroine had gone through so much for all the town to see it made my heart soar to see her finally find love. Just beautiful. And even better was watching her develop into a woman that felt secure in her own skin and voicing her wants out loud...and having a man that didn't play games to manipulate her. Just so much goodness all the way around. I genuinely enjoyed the story, it's pacing, the character development, and the resolution. Well done.

Was he asking for permission to kiss her everywhere? Dear lord, did he possibly think she’d say no? “Of course I want that. Why—”

“Because I’m a big dirty mountain man … or a cowboy, I guess. And you’re so sweet and pretty.” He traced his thumb over the curve of her lower lip, and her nipples felt like diamonds. “Never dreamed I’d touch someone like you.”
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A thoroughly enjoyable, if slow to start, romance with a gruff-on-the-outside, mush-on-the-inside hero (my fave!) and a occasionally pushy but always sweet heroine. Altogether, a perfect match, if I’m honest!

I really liked reading this story—more and more as the book progressed, which is a good thing. Yes, Hank is very quiet, quite rude (softened by his POV, where we understand his insecurities and social inabilities), and once or twice, a bit of a jerk, but he was also alpha sexy in a way I’ve come to think of as Jessica Clare’s. She writes them rough, crass, blunt, and hotter than hell, and I love it.

Becca was infinitely likable and relatable; a heroine who is likely to be a friend if only she was real, and someone easy to root for. Together, these two burn up the pages slowly but surely, and the heat is complemented by Libby, a cute-as-a-button daughter of Hank.

Looking forward to the continuation of this series with shy, awkward Caleb and his schoolteacher, and Jack and ... well, we’ll have to wait and see!

3.5 Stars

The Cowboy Meets His Match is the fourth book in Jessica Clare’s Wyoming Cowboy series. We’re introduced to Becca, a salon owner who has recently been left at the altar by her longtime boyfriend. She’s begun to feel like the only thing people can do is pity her, and she’s ready to make a fresh start of it. Enter, Hank Watson and his little girl Libby. Hank comes to the salon for some help with the little girl’s hair and Becca is immediately smitten with both of them. But Hank hasn’t had an easy life, and trust is hard for him. Can he take down his walls and let a good woman like Becca in?

This blurb immediately lured me in, because I am a sucker for an opposites attract novel. I loved that Hank was a gruff alpha, but genuinely wanted to do the best he could for his little girl. I loved that Clare gave us dual POV so we got to spend time in his head, it really gave excellent insights into his character. Becca was the type of woman anyone would love to have as a friend. She was sweet, driven, committed, caring, and funny. I loved that she didn’t let the mess with her ex bring her too far down in this book.

I had a bit of a hard time with the start of this novel. Hank is not much of a talker, which came off as rude and aloof much of the time. Internally, we are told that he’s deeply insecure and unsure of how to navigate a relationship with Becca. I love when the gruff guy has a heart that is all mush for the woman in his life, but I didn’t like how long we had to suffer through a pretty obnoxious level of rudeness from Hank. Especially, when Becca comes to help them at the ranch for several weeks, and it’s insinuated that he doesn’t warm up to her in all that time.

The only major other issue I had was in the characterization of Hank’s daughter. Children in romance novels are always problematic for me, because rarely are they written in a believable way. Libby is supposed to be four, but throughout much of this book is speaking and acting like a much older child. Perhaps because I am a mother these discrepancies are more pronounced to me, but it really did take me out of the magic of the book several times.

Overall, I enjoyed the novel and would considering continuing on in the series if Hank’s brother’s get their own stories. This was a quick read for me and it had the perfect amount of steam and heart. The chemistry between these two was well written and I found the author did a good job of holding my attention. This would be good for anyone that loves a good small town romance, modern western, or opposites attract story. My issues with this were minimal so I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5.

~ Lindsey

Will post on blog closer to review date

The Cowboy Meets His Match is the fourth book in Jessica Clare’s Wyoming Cowboy series. We’re introduced to Becca, a salon owner who has recently been left at the altar by her longtime boyfriend. She’s begun to feel like the only thing people can do is pity her, and she’s ready to make a fresh start of it. Enter, Hank Watson and his little girl Libby. Hank comes to the salon for some help with the little girl’s hair and Becca is immediately smitten with both of them. But Hank hasn’t had an easy life, and trust is hard for him. Can he take down his walls and let a good woman like Becca in?
This blurb immediately lured me in, because I am a sucker for an opposites attract novel. I loved that Hank was a gruff alpha, but genuinely wanted to do the best he could for his little girl. I loved that Clare gave us dual POV so we got to spend time in his head, it really gave excellent insights into his character. Becca was the type of woman anyone would love to have as a friend. She was sweet, driven, committed, caring, and funny. I loved that she didn’t let the mess with her ex bring her too far down in this book.
I had a bit of a hard time with the start of this novel. Hank is not much of a talker, which came off as rude and aloof much of the time. Internally, we are told that he’s deeply insecure and unsure of how to navigate a relationship with Becca. I love when the gruff guy has a heart that is all mush for the woman in his life, but I didn’t like how long we had to suffer through a pretty obnoxious level of rudeness from Hank. Especially, when Becca comes to help them at the ranch for several weeks, and it’s insinuated that he doesn’t warm up to her in all that time.
The only major other issue I had was in the characterization of Hank’s daughter. Children in romance novels are always problematic for me, because rarely are they written in a believable way. Libby is supposed to be four, but throughout much of this book is speaking and acting like a much older child. Perhaps because I am a mother these discrepancies are more pronounced to me, but it really did take me out of the magic of the book several times.
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and would considering continuing on in the series if Hank’s brother’s get their own stories. This was a quick read for me and it had the perfect amount of steam and heart. The chemistry between these two was well written and I found the author did a good job of holding my attention. This would be good for anyone that loves a good small town romance, modern western, or opposites attract story. My issues with this were minimal so I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5.

The Cowboy Meets His Match is an engaging contemporary about a shy, super awkward single father and a sweet, bubbly woman who’s tired of the town talking about her being left at the altar two years earlier. Becca and Hank meet when he brings in his daughter Libby, who’s hair has had a major gum incident. Becca thinks he’s cute and screws up the courage to ask him out. He turns her down because he doesn’t take her offer seriously.
One of the biggest challenges both of them have is their self esteem after previous relationships. Hank also sucks at communicating because he’s spent most of his life living in a cabin with his brothers. Actual conversations are not his forte, and it’s frustrating sometimes for Becca (and this reader!) that things could be cleared up if he just talked. Their first date is so awkward. But their attraction is there and it keeps them going.
The big obstacle is, of course, that Hank is supposed to go back to Alaska after helping his uncle out at the ranch. But does he need to go back to Alaska? Or could Becca go with them? Since this revolves around communication, it’s also a challenge. I like that the romance in this one isn’t fairy tale, it’s work between two everyday people who see a spark in each other that others don’t. On the surface, the stylish salon owner and the burly mountain man don’t seem like a match to others but they both strongly value family and hard work. I just zinged through this book and finished it with a happy sigh. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

This was an interesting story but one I have never read before. Its takes two very lonely people who have little experience sexually and put them together. It was very different than I have read before and the pace was slower but I really enjoyed getting to know Hank and Becca.

Hank is a single father visiting Wyoming and his uncle who he is helping out. He lives a very solidatry life in Alaska and he ended up as a dad when he had sex for the first time with a waitress in Alaska. He feels very unattractive and so when Becca meets him and his daughter and asks him out, he thinks its a joke and says NO.

Becca falls hard for his daughter and she is lonely and so she wants to take a chance on the new guy and so she asked him out. When he says no, well she tries to become helpful and friends with Hank. It works and eventually he asks her out on a date.

These two are awkward and sweet together but Hank is going back to Alaska and Becca wants to stay in town. This was a sweet stroy and I really enjoyed it. Though its a much slower pace than usual stories.