This book is a two in one deal. Two stories, one book, but I am disappointed by the fact that the second story in this book was recycled from her previous book which was release last year with two other authors. I guess she wanted to just have her name on the book instead of the collection of novellas she did with the others. I liked the wolf featured in both. I wasnt a fan of JL in the first one. I thought he was too constrained and unforgiving. This would be a great afternoon read and more of a quick intro to the author.

Thank you to the publisher/author and netgalley for the early read

And as always Happy Reading!!!

Kiss Me, Cowboy by Diana Palmer is made up of two novellas: The Rancher's Wedding and Colorado Cowboy. In the first we find Cassie Reed, formerly a writer on television's most popular program, waiting on tables in a cafe in the middle of nowhere, Benton, Texas. Her father who had been a successful television producer was selling big equipment in the same town. They were looking to fly under the radar. The scandal, which had touched their lives, was in the past and they wanted it to stay that way. It had been nice meeting that nice rancher, JL Denton, despite the fact she'd been duped by his cousin, Cary, and gone out to his ranch to picket against his treatment of chickens, when the fact was he had no chickens at all.

Colorado Cowboy was a story of another resident of the same town who was a wildlife rescuer named Butch Matthews who opened his door one night to, what appeared to be an angel. She was running. He didn't know from what but he let her in and so began a real romance. But, Esther was rich, or would be when she got her inheritance from her mother. Butch would hate that. What was she to do. She had to keep away from Darrin, the man who had killed her mother, and never let Butch know about her money.

These were both sweet romances with endearing characters. They were feel-good stories, which were really a little too good to be true. The first especially when the end seemed rushed although it was nice. Their marriage seemed to be a good one as it was mentioned in the second book. They were both simplistic and the end was apparent pretty close to the beginning. The journeys were decent, though. I always love a cowboy romance and these four characters were all good people who deserved the happy endings they got.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Kiss Me Cowboy by Kensington, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #kensington #dianapalmer #kissmecowboy

This is a collection of two Cowboy Romance Novellas, both of which had previously been published. They are very formulaic. The sweet, naïve, unrealistic virgin heroine and the gruff, harsh, down right nasty hero. This is Ms. Palmer's standard formula which she has written many times. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. These are just OK novellas. I am not really enjoying these lead women who are just out of touch with current times. And the lead men are just mostly a-holes. I really keep hoping for more.

Received as an Arc from Netgalley.

Kiss Me Cowboy by Diana Palmer is an old fashion romance novel. In this book, there are two novellas, both were tied together by characters that knew each other and the town of Benton, Colorado. These novellas, The Rancher’s Wedding and Colorado Cowboy have both been published as novellas.

Both novellas include older more world-wise men with women who have been sheltered and are innocent. The women on top of this sheltered innocence, feel they have to hide the truth about their background, which causes problems for them within the story. Both weddings feel rushed to me, but novellas often feel rushed to me.

The Rancher’s Wedding was about a rancher and a writer of a popular series who has moved to Benton, Colorado to hide with her father. She gets a job as a waitress at the local eatery and is tricked into meeting the rancher. The Colorado Cowboy is about a wildlife rescuer and a woman who showed up seeking shelter. She also is worried about being accused of killing her mother and being tracked down by a killer.

Both stories are a quick read. All of the characters are full of angst about themselves, the truth and the relationship. The stories are mostly sweet with the hot scenes happening only after they are married.

Kiss Me Cowboy by Diana Palmer is a good read.

This is an enjoyable collection of two sweet small town romances set in Diana Palmer's Colorado Country series. Previously published as part of other anthology series, they are the perfect length to curl up with on a quiet afternoon.

The Rancher's Wedding;
Trying to escape a scandal plaguing the family, Cassie Reid and her father leave New York behind for the small town of Benton, Colorado. Working as a waitress in the town diner, Cassie struggles to settle into her new life. J. L Denton soured on romance when the last woman he dated took him for a ride. Somehow, though, the new waitress at the diner has gotten under his skin. The more he sees of her, the more he likes. Yet, wen the scandal Cassie is running from catches up with her JL need to choose - let go of Cassie or let go of the past.

Colorado Cowboy
Wildlife rehabilitator Butch Matthews lives a quiet, lonely life with only his three legged wolf, Two Toes, for company. The last thing he expects to find outside his cabin on a cold winter night is a woman collapsed in the snow. After watching her mother's boyfriend kill her mother, Esther Marist ran with only the clothes on her back. With nowhere to go, she hitches a ride on a big rig and winds up in Benton, Colorado. Cold and alone, she collapsed in the snow and woke to find herself in the home of a stranger.
After hearing Esther's story, Butch's protective instincts immediately kick in. As the spend more time together, protective instincts turn slowly to like, then to love. Esther is happy to settle into her new life with Butch, but her mother's boyfriend is still searching for her. And she has one big secret she hasn't yet shared with Butch, a secret that threatens to break them apart.

As always, Diana Palmer delivers sweet romance, though the road isn't always smooth. And each of these stories include some pretty big bumps. But, as with all Ms. Palmer's stories, a happy ever after is always guaranteed.

Both stories contained in this book are sweet, clean romances. The heroes are alpha males that have been hurt in the past and very wary about love and relationships. They just are not willing to open their hearts up again. Yet, they soon meet their matches, their ones. All it takes is a sweet, rather innocent and all too soft-hearted woman to change each hero’s stance on love and bring out his protective instincts. The heroine in each story is in distress when she first meets her hero, and each has a secret she is keeping, first to protect herself from harm, and then to protect him or someone else. When the secrets are revealed, neither hero takes the revelation well and therein lies the source of the conflict for both couples.

I loved the chemistry between JL and Cassie, as well as Butch and Esther. Even though JL and Butch didn’t know the women before they appeared at their doorstep, both men stepped up to help them and keep them safe. As each man gets to know the woman he rescued, he discovers a sweet innocence, a warm compassionate heart and an unexpected core of strength within her. Both Cassie and Esther have suffered terrible losses due to the heinous actions of others, but unlike the men, they still have open hearts. The secrets they carry are meant to protect, not to deceive the men they have given their hearts to, but secrets are not always revealed when and how one would want them to be. Each story has a very enjoyable happily ever after, but how each couple attains it makes for engaging and entertaining reading.

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review..

I had read these two stories in other anthologies previously and it was a pleasure to re-read them. Diana Palmer has perfected the slow burn. 5 stars!!

A story about a jilted cowboy who on a cold rainy day finds a women protesting at his gates about his abuse of chickens that he doesn’t have and how they find love. A sweet read, told by the queen of cowboy romances.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Kiss Me, Cowboy contains two Diana Palmer stories - The Rancher's Wedding and Colorado Cowboy.
Two other combo books have come out prior to this one. One had Parker's story and the other contained Buck Matthews story, which is Colorado Cowboy. So Kiss Me, Cowboy contains a story already available in Lone Wolf, which has three stories total two from other authors.

The Rancher's Wedding is story of JL Benton and Cassie. JL has been hurt before by his cousin and a former fiancé. Cassie and her father come to Colorado to escape scandal and tragedy. There is a pure Angus herd of cattle with calves Cassie coos over. There is an old wolf, Two Toes. Cassie and JL's interactions are fraught with misunderstanding, but love wins in the end.

Colorado Cowboy is the story of Buck Matthews, the wildlife rehabilitator who saves Two Toes, and Esther Marist, who is fleeing her mother's murderer.

Both heroines are awfully sweet. The men are gruff. The problems they face at the beginning of the story get worked out to their advantage. These are stories of life as we wish it would turn out.

Check to make sure these novellas are new to you but if you're a Palmer fan, you probably won't mind even if you've read them before. The two stories feature strong women and good guys who might be a bit trope-y but who are people you will root for. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Kiss Me, Cowboy includes two novellas:

The Rancher’s Wedding
Cassie and her father are hiding from a scandal and a tragedy in small town Benton, Colorado.
JL Benton is a local rancher who recently broke up with his fianceé and is done with trusting women.
JL meets Cassie when he finds her outside his ranch protesting his abuse of chickens.
JL gets a kick out of her spunk and proceeds to inform her that he is the owner of a cattle ranch with nary a chicken in sight.
What ensues is a delightful relationship that starts with two people who become friends and quickly realize they want more.
I enjoyed this short story. The end came all too abruptly, but the characters were endearing and this was a delightful read.

Colorado Cowboy
On the run from her mother’s abusive boyfriend, Esther turns up in Benton, Colorado.
Butch is a war veteran who lost his arm in a mortar attack and spends his time as an animal rehabilitator for the state wildlife division.
Butch and Esther have each experienced loneliness in their lives and find the connection they need in one another.

I enjoyed the first novella more than the second. There was a “not like other girls” undertone in both novellas that was a bit off-putting
and passively shaming of more worldly women. That aspect turned me off. I am fairly new to reading Diana Palmer, so maybe it just
happens to be the characterization of these particular characters?

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book thanks to Kensington Books (Zebra) and Diana Palmer. All opinions are my own.

Two novellas in one read about cowboys in a small town in Colorado. I enjoy books when the characters overlap in each book and these did not disappoint. They were fun reads, good romances with some suspense thrown in and easy to finish in a weekend. If you enjoy cowboy romances, these books are for you.

Thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review Diana Palmer’s books for an honest review.

Kiss Me Cowboy
Diana Palmer
March 29, 2022


Diana Palmer’s latest release is a combo of the #1 Benton, Colorado book, The Rancher’s Wedding involving the introduction of J.L. Denton when he meets a lone protester in the lane by his ranch. She heard a rumor that he was being cruel to the chickens he raised. As it turns out he is a cattle rancher. He brings her in out of the rain. Cassie has come to Colorado with her father. They both are TV writers from New York where problems have ensued. It is a fun story; a novella that is heartwarming and entertaining.
The second selection is Colorado Cowboy. Esther Marist is staying with her mother. Terry is attacked and killed by her boyfriend who is after her wealth. Esther flees the scene on foot. She is picked up by a couple driving a semi-truck and taken to Benton where her mother has told her to find her grandfather. She is dropped off at a cabin where she finds Butch Matthews and his wolf, Two-Toes. He gives her shelter and helps to find her a job. It too is an exciting, entertaining novella.
Kiss Me Cowboy will be published on March 29, 2022 by Zebra Books. I appreciate their allowing me to read and review Diana Palmer’s latest title via NetGalley. This is a touching comfort selection. Do enjoy!

This book has 2 novellas both with unique storylines and the men in both are not jerks like past Diana Palmer heroes. In "The Rancher's Wedding", Cassie is a screenwriter hiding out in a small town due to a big city scandal and catches the eye of well to do rancher JL who was hurt by his gold digging former fiance. Cassie keeps something from JL and when it comes out, JL overreacts. I really liked this story and how the storyline was not just about a broody rancher. Esther is fleeing her mother's killer in "Colorado Cowboy" and finds herself falling for Butch a vet who lost his arm in the war. He was hurt by a former girlfriend who dumped him after seeing his missing arm. Butch is so sweet and is completely enamored of Esther who hides that she is an heiress from the proud Butch. Butch lashes out at Esther but I think really he had feelings of inadequacy that maybe he is not good enough for the beautiful and innocent Esther. I also liked this one and its interesting storyline. The stories are interconnected but not really sequels.

Absolutely wonderful.
Both books being reprinted together I had actually read them both before but I loved them just as much this time and I didn't realize they were coming out in ebook which is thrilling!

Oh mayn, two novellas about cowboys are exactly what the doctor ordered. I enjoyed reading about these delectable cowboys and the women that loved them. The book was rich of descriptions, the women were strong willed and witty and totally recommend them for a lazy afternoon.

A huge thanks to Kensington books and NetGalley for my complimentary e-ArC

I had already read these two books when they were published previously. I'm a big fan of Diana Palmer; you either love her or not. Diana's books are always younger women and older men. The female is usually in some kind of trouble. If you love western cowboy this book is for you.
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Two for the price of one. Two novellas about cowboys and the women who love them. I liked the first novella better than the second. I liked the wolf featured in both. I didn’t warm up to JL in the first one. I thought he was too constrained and unforgiving. Palmer touched on some contemporary topics in the first one, which rarely works out in real life the way it does in fiction.

The Rancher’s Wedding is the first of two novella and in my opinion the better story. Cassie and her father are in hiding in small town Benton, Colorado. They are trying to avoid the bad publicity and false actuation they left behind in NY. JL is a rancher, millionaire that lives near Benton. Their paths crossed when Cassie is tricked into believing that JL abused his chickens in the hen house. Come on he’s a rancher! Cassie is portrayed as a innocent, which seems unrealistic. There are some ups and downs before the HEA.
The second novella is a repeat. Colorado Cowboy, was also in Lone Wolf. Was a disappointment the 1st I read it. The characters were unrealistic, I didn’t want to read it again.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #KissmeCowboy

It was fun to read these novellas again, although I am not a fan of previously published books, republished with a new title. Pretty standard Diana Palmer stories that are short and sweet.

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.