Take four half sisters, one grumpy grouchy grandpa and four amazing authors and you have one amazing book.

Four half sisters, Teddy, Joey, Georgie and Eilliot having met at summer camp when they were thirteen, each having the same absentee father, join together to revive their ailing grandfather’s ranch. Each sister is unique, witty and a strong female. The characters were written with such depth and the story flows effortlessly between them. The authors who are also friends took each story and made it uniquely theirs while also intertwining with each others writing style.

I chose this book because Maisey Yates is a familiar author to me, and I have read several of her books and loved them. I really enjoyed experiencing new authors Caitlin Crews, Nicole Helm and Jackie Ashenden and adored their unique writing styles. The sisters were fun to get to know and I admired each of their talents. The story was funny, thoughtful, full of family and friends and in my opinion a fabulous collaboration. This is the first book I have read where several authors came together, and I look forward to more. Thank you to the authors, Harlequin Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced readers copy that I voluntarily read and reviewed. A great summer read friends.

This book is a collection of four novellas by four different authors with overlapping timelines. No small feat, for sure. Most of the authors were new to me, but I’ve enjoyed Caitlin Crews’ writing in the past, so I decided to give this collection a try. As it turns out, it was an entertaining few hours spent with these half-sisters. It’s a beautiful illustration of how a family doesn’t have to look one particular way to be, well, family. Each sister is unique in their personality, yet they love, adore, and support each other wholeheartedly. Because of their father’s lack of involvement, none of them believes in love and HEAs. But love usually comes along when you least expect it. If you’re looking for a quick read, this collection will probably be right up your aisle.

SWEET HOME COWBOY is so different from other books I’ve read. Four authors give us the story of each of the four Hathaway sisters . They are half-sisters that met when they were 13 and have become very close ever since. When their grumpy grandfather becomes ill, they all come together to help and take care of him. To say SWEET HOME COWVOY took me by surprise is an understatement. I thought from the blurb it would be a cute read, but I had no idea it would turn out to be one of the best books I’ve read this year. It had everything that makes a book great for me. The perfect mix of sweet, sexy, undeniable chemistry and laugh-out-loud moments.

All of the characters are very interesting and believable, so much so that I felt as if I’ve known them for a long time. All four sisters were fathered in the same year, twenty five years ago, by Jack’s son. Jack being the grumpy grandpa. Can it get any stranger than that? SWEET HOME COWBOY is a bit of heart tugging and A wonderful tale and I loved it. The positive female friendships make you want to go out and make some new best friends. Each sister has her own special talent as well as her own issues. All of the sisters are women I would love to have as friends, not to mention their delicious cowboys they each connect with!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading SWEET HOME COWBOY. It is funny and heart warming and filled with so many different emotions. There is so much going on in this story, but all the authors do a wonderful job of weaving all the pieces together. All of the characters will have you feeling sad and then giggling on the same page. More than once I wanted to be right there at the ranch laughing away the night with these awesome ladies! Once you finish devouring their stories you are going to want to tell everyone you know about this awesome book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harper Collins through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

SWEET HOME COWBOY – Maisey Yates, Nicole Helm, Jackie Ashenden, and Caitlin Crews
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ISBN: 978-1-335-63996-7
March 29, 2022
Contemporary Romance Anthology

Jasper Creek, Oregon – Present Day

Four half-sisters who share the same father and the same unusual violet eyes decide to try and save their legacy by moving to their grandfather’s ranch in Jasper Creek. As the Hathaway sisters live and work together for the first time, they bond—and fall in love. Living nearby, their Grandpa Jack is around to offer his sage advice.

TEDDY – Nicole Helm

Sweet-natured Teddy is a virgin because she’s never found a man she wants. But that may change with the entrance of Beau Riley into her life. They share a love for bees. He thinks she is a little strange—but definitely as sweet as honey. As Teddy and Beau keep running into each other, they begin to spend time together. He’s aware she is a virgin and wants to make sure that she absolutely wants them to make love.

Beau wants Teddy but is careful about taking something she wants to give him even though she’s eager. Their romance is sweet and includes bringing him home to meet her sisters. The four (half) sisters have begun to become close. There is lots of advice giving, though it’s not always advice Teddy will accept.

JOEY – Maisey Yates

Joey is a tomboy who knows her way around farm equipment, but she is going to need help from Hollis Logan, who lives on a ranch nearby. Meeting him for the first time, she is stunned at the attraction she feels for him. Joey Hathaway isn’t into guys—until she meets Hollis. They help each other fix the farm equipment and fall in love with each other along the way.

A lot of bantering back and forth happens between Joey and Hollis. They are clearly attracted to each other yet fight that attraction. Joey finally decides to stop seeing Hollis, yet the man is never far from her thoughts. She finally gives in to her feelings and brings him to their Sister Sunday dinners. Will they get their happily-ever-after?

GEORGIE – Jackie Ashenden

Georgie is a baker and has lived in the Jasper Creek area since she was born. Her brother’s best friend, Con Stone, has always been around—a big pain in the rear. Georgie is attracted to him, but he refuses to look at her as anyone other than her brother’s little sister. As much as he annoys her, when Georgie asks him for help, Con is there—and an attraction is sparked between them.

Con has always liked Georgie but felt she was off-limits due to his friendship with her brother. They are both now adults and there is no reason not to act upon those shared feelings. Besides, her baking skills are out of this world. Con hopes to shake her world by having her in his bed.

ELLIOT – Caitlin Crews

Colt West lives on the property next door to the Hathaway ranch and would like to buy theirs. But with the arrival of the sisters and their plan to build a self-subsistence living, his plans to expand go by the wayside. Elliot intrigues him, just as she is by his motherless daughter. Elliot bonds with his daughter by giving her pottery lessons—and Colt gives Elliot lessons in lovemaking.

As a single father, Colt has to be careful who he brings around his daughter, but the two females get along. It takes a little bit more before Colt is thawed out, though he’s attracted to Elliot. But can there be any future for them? He’s not looking for marriage because his focus is on raising his daughter.

Each of the four short stories overlaps at times, meaning that there may be a discussion in a scene that was already seen prior. But each tale is from the point of view of a sister. They were all raised by single mothers, and it reflects how they see love and marriage. The main thing they all agree on is that they will be there for each other—and their grandfather. Will Teddy, Joey, Georgie, and Elliot find love and happiness with their respective cowboy? Grab a copy of SWEET HOME COWBOY to find out.


Patti Fischer

Four sisters who have no reason to trust men find themselves unexpectedly enthralled by irresistible cowboys.

The Hathaway sisters were all raised by single moms who were preyed upon by their reprehensible playboy father. But even though their father is shiftless and unreliable, they have each other and they have their grandfather. When he falls ill they collaborate to move to his small town. They have a dream of putting down roots and rejuvenating the farm.

Teddy is a bee-keeper with an inexplicable love of chickens. When she meets Beau, she is tempted by his sculpted muscles and easy-going manner. But he's a player and Teddy will only surrender herself completely to someone who's in it for the long haul.

Joey is the happiest when she is doing what needs to be done. She can wield a wrench as easily as she can wield a spade. But the antique farm equipment in her grandfather's barn is beyond her skills. She hires the antique tractor mechanic sight unseen and is thrown for a loop when he shows up. He's not the old codger she imagined. Nope. Instead Hollis is a lone wolf, brooding, tall drink of water.

Georgie grew up with her brother Felix and his best friend, Con. But Con has a secret. He's been in love with Georgie for years. And he wants forever with her.

Elliot is struck speechless the first time she get's a close-up of her grouchy, annoying neighbor. Because he's shirtless and his chest is a work of art. And he shows her in the first fifteen minutes of their meeting what a devoted single father he is. Even though the sparks are hotter than a fireworks show, Colt doesn't need or want complications in his life.

I loved the way each sister's story unfolded. Although the plots quickly progressed, they didn't feel like they were based on insta-love.

Plot: 4 Stars
Characters: 4 Stars (Except for Hollis & Colt -- 5 Stars ;)
Steam: 3 Stars (Open door but not explicit)

Awww- 4 free spirited sisters. 4 insta-love stories with 4 hot cowboys. Sweet.
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I like reading anthologies. They are a great way to read many different authors at one time, usually with the same or similar theme. This book has a theme of siblings. Well, four half sisters that have come together to create their own version of home. We are treated to a different author for each sibling story.

These stories are all novella length, showcasing the somewhat slightly odd free-spirited sisters meeting their delicious cowboys. Insta-love abounds like crazy in this one! Wacky in a few places, but overall these are sweet stories that blend together to create a refreshing, feel-good book.

It is hard to pick my favorite sibling story. They each have their own strengths and the author develops them in weird, wonderful ways. I had a few laughs at their look at love through virgin eyes.

Fun and sweet, this anthology is a delightful choice for some fast romance.

These cowboys don't know what hit 'em!

Four local cowboys in Jasper Creek, Oregon, have no idea how old Jack Hathaway's recent illness is going to change their lives. When Grandpa Jack gets sick, his four granddaughters converge on the small town to take care of him and the ranch he's let fallow. These four young ladies, all fathered in the same year by Jack's ne'er-do-well son, met when their four different mothers sent them to the same summer camp at age 13, so they could get to know each other. Bonded as sisters for the past dozen years, they're now able to join forces and help each other set up their dream jobs on their grandfather's dilapidated ranch. And they're ready to support each other as they each find the cowboy of their dreams.

Each of the sisters are unique in personality and passion, and I really enjoyed getting to know them one by one. I loved how each one had a special "flower" designation, and that was especially well incorporated into the story with Joey and Hollis, which, for that and many other reasons, is my favorite of the four. They each have their own creative outlet, all of which blend together beautifully to make their "Four Sisters Farm" store a place that I wholeheartedly wish existed in real life.

The four authors must have copiously shared notes throughout the writing process to achieve such an amazing level of cohesiveness throughout each story. Each of these four authors are consistently on my Must Read list, and when they collaborate the result is pure magic. This is the third such collaboration, and is connected to the previous two in that all three take place in Jasper Creek, Oregon, and there are some crossover characters - several of the brothers and sisters of our main characters were featured in the earlier compilations.

I don't know if it was by design or just a coincidence, but all four romances follow the same trajectory: attraction, intimacy, feelings, then as soon as one of them expresses their feelings, the other feels trapped and unworthy due in some way to their family history. Once they're convinced - usually by someone in their family - that they're wrong, we get the inevitable groveling and reconciliation scene. Not that they aren't written beautifully with strong characters and deep, heartfelt emotions, but in a set of four I would've liked a little variety.

The epilogue was told from the viewpoint of a secondary character in all four stories, and it was simply brilliant. It brought together all the things we loved about each story and gave us a very satisfying HEA for all involved. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Take four wonderfully talented authors (who also happen to also be friends), and have them write an anthology about 4 fascinating and funny women who were sired by the same irresponsible and absent father who 25 years earlier, impregnated 4 different women, and have these half-sisters (don't ever call them that) finally meet each other at age 13 at summer camp, and bond immediately. Have them all move from all over the country to their grandfather's broken-down Oregon ranch before he sells it, each sister with her own talents and issues, and you have the makings of a fabulous 5-star read.

The women of Four Sisters Farm are:

"Teddy," author Nicole Helm's novella. Teddy is the bee charmer and house chicken sister--and she had me laughing out loud. She's a sweet, shy virgin, with a list of 30 questions for any guy who asks her for a date--she's had no takers, yet, but she's about to meet the man who answers them.

"Joey," is author Maisey Yates' story. Joey is the tomboy of the group, more comfortable fixing machines, plumbing and electrical wiring than she is socializing, but when faced with the rusting antique farm equipment in her grandfather's barn that the sister's will need to use, she calls in an expert, and that's when sparks begin to fly.

"Georgie," is Jackie Ashenden's contribution to this anthology. She's the grumpy, out-of-sorts, baker extraordinaire in the family. She's about to meet her match too, and he's someone she already knows--her older brother's best friend, but just wait until you get to the water-pistol. Absolutely priceless!

And last but not least is "Elliott," by Caitlin Crews. She's a free-spirited potter who before now has been traveling all over the country from craft fair to festival. She's a straight talker, and as independent as can be, at least until she sets her eyes on her grouchy but shirtless hunk of a next-door neighbor and his 12-year-old daughter. There's going to be a lot more than making pottery going on in her studio.

All of these novellas are wrapped up in a truly charming epilogue, and what these 4 authors have created is a joyous, magical, funny, charming, and touching homage to sisterhood, womanhood, family and friends, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Bravo, ladies! I can't wait until the next collaboration.

A sweet and delightful anthology of stories centering around four half-sisters who recently moved in together. Each have their strengths, weakness, and their uniqueness. Each sister contributes to the Four Sisters Farm to make it a success. The men they meet also have their own strengths and weaknesses.
“Teddy” by Nicole Helm
Teddy’s story introduces us to the sisters. Teddy, is the innocent, sweet sister. She meets Beau who is the only man to answer her required questions before dating her.
“Joey” by Maisey Yates
Joey and Hollis was probably my favorite. Joey is the tomboyish, direct sister. She grew up not needing anyone; she figured things out herself or learned from someone. Hollis had been grieving and Joey helped mend his broken heart. Joey, who for the first time was not in control of her feelings, was scared. These two were perfect for each other.
“Georgie” by Jackie Ashenden
Georgie is the grumpy prickly sister who really isn’t interested in anything but baking and her sisters. This was a brother’s best friend/best friend sister romance. Con had a kitchen in his house designed for Georgie even before they were together which I found very sweet. His patience won me over and she slowly came to be aware of what he’d been to her over the years.
“Elliot” by Caitlin Crews
Elliot was a second favorite of mine. Elliot was hoot as she is all about the moment and is direct. This is a single dad romance and Colt’s 12 year old daughter nearly stole the story.
I adored that all the sisters do exactly what they want, when they want, and don’t worry about being a bit different from others. Their Sister Sunday showcased their uniqueness.
This anthology is wrapped up wonderfully in the epilogue.

This book is a little different that others I have encounter. Four authors give us the story of each of the four Hathaway half sisters . Half-sisters that met when they were 13 and have become true sisters ever since. When their cranky grandfather becomes ill, they come together to help him. As different as each one is, their bond is indestructible.
None expected to expected to find a cowboy that would open their hearts and find their HEA.
The authors seamlessly create a book that will touch your hearts and leave you smiling .
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

A sweet and delightful anthology of stories, perfect for an afternoon curled-up reading.

I was drawn to SWEET HOME COWBOY because of Maisey Yates, an author I have read for many years, and for the concept of four half-sisters coming together to start a new life that plays to each of their strengths. Mostly unfamiliar with the other three authors (the exception being Caitlin Crews, who I have read a time or two), I wasn’t sure what to expect when I opened this book.

What I got was four lovely stories with a common thread but unique voices. The first story, “Teddy” by Nicole Helm, was a great opener. It introduced all the characters without detracting too much from Teddy and Beau’s love story. It had some entertaining moments, particularly Teddy’s softness, her calm handling of bees, and the theft of the ducks. It set the tone for the sister’s steadfast loyalty to one another and left me thinking to get my hands on more of Helm’s writing.

I loved the second story, “Joey” by Maisey Yates, probably most of all. Yes, it had hallmarks of Yates’ writing and some little surprises. I appreciated the way she wrote Hollis, his backstory, and his reaction to meeting Joey, taking it in a slightly different direction than I expected. The reoccurrence of bluebonnets made me smile, and the tomboyish and direct Joey was so very likable.

“Georgie” by Jackie Ashenden was the third story and very enjoyable if a little frustrating. I am a big fan of best friend’s sister/brother’s best friend romance, and for the most part, I think this one was very well done. I wasn’t a fan of how the conflict between Georgie and Con played out—it felt forced—but on the whole, it was an easy-to-read story and gave insight into the prickly-but-sweet Georgie.

The fourth and final story, “Elliot” by Caitlin Crews, was neck and neck with “Joey” as my favorite in this anthology. I can’t help but love a single dad, and the precocious Katy reminded me of my own 12-year-old. The way Elliot nurtured her spirit and worked to show her what made a strong woman was delightful, and though I would’ve loved some more time with Elliot and Colt together, it was a wholly rewarding story.

This anthology is wrapped in a nice, neat bow by the epilogue, and although I would have happily much more about each of these sisters, I can’t complain about a book that was inviting, warm, engaging, and steamy. Highly recommend.

This is a collection of stories about four half sisters. All about finding true love with their cowboy. Each story was good, just the right amount of heat. It’s the perfect book to escape into on a lazy afternoon. Not too early to be thinking about your beach reads either. This one is perfect!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

This is a good book. The four main characters are Georgie, Teddy, Elliott, and Joey. They are half sisters, the same father. They all decide to come and live on their grandfather Jack’s farm. They are going to set up a store on the farm and each sister has a plan. They are going to sell produce, pottery and eggs. They each their future husbands and fall in love.

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect books to snuggle up with on any day. I just loved this anthology.

Okay so just how do authors concoct these stories. Fun, humor, family and just the right amount of romance fills every page by a collective of creative writers. Fans of Maisey Yates, Nicole Helm, Jackie Ashenden and Caitlin Crews have learned to know what to expect but truly when penning SWEET HOME COWBOY they exceed expectations.
SWEET HOME COWBOY centers around a rather incredulous and dubious idea. Four sisters Teddy, Elliot, Georgie and Joey pretty much the same age. You might have noticed the rather odd choice of names but just hang on, it will all make sense. All raised by different mothers and rather unique to put it mildly. All sired by the same absentee father. They all share a gruff rancher, their paternal grandfather. Grandpa Jack has been a consistent part of their lives and is adored by all.
Now Grandpa Jack has some health issues, and all four sisters arrive in Jasper Creek to see that he is okay. These four have some rather interesting ideas of their own. Namely to settle down in Jasper Creek. Create businesses there and finally be together as a family, what they have searched for all their lives.
So in SWEET HOME COWBOY we are treated to four stories, each written by a different author centered on one of the sisters.
First story up stars bee relocator Teddy. Teddy meets rancher Beau because of a bee problem. As usual Teddy is pragmatic and serious about her bees. And Beau finds himself interested in this young innocent woman who at first glance has nothing in common with him. He grew up part of a tight ranch family. Teddy grew up with a single mom and no family at all, at least not until the sisters met when they were thirteen. Respect for family, hard work, honesty important. Beau reluctantly answers her thirty dating questions. Teddy can’t deny her interest, but Beau seems determined to maintain space between them.
The next sister up at bat is Joey. Joey the fixer of things with a garden to be filled with produce which is her contribution to their business. Joey was raised by a single mom who ran a ranch and is as independent as they come and was taught to keep her nose to the grind. Hollis is also a fixer of things. He experienced the heartbreak of being unable to fix everything or everyone. Hollis is intrigued by Joey. He doesn’t want to fix her. He just looks forward to being with her.
Last certainly not least is Elliot. Elliot is an artist with clay as her medium. She is a bit of a free spirit but when she loves it is fierce. Elliot is in equal measures attracted and annoyed by her neighbor Colt. But Elliot is instantly entranced by his 12-year-old daughter Katy. There is an immediate kinship with this motherless girl. Elliot has her sisters. They all are fatherless. Elliot is schooling Katy on becoming independent and strong. Now all she must do is teach Colt how to recognize love.

It is with a great smile on my face that I highly recommend SWEET HOME COWBOY in all its glory by four talented entertaining authors. Best feel-good book in quite a while, and I think something all of us need. I am a voracious reader and yet my family winces when I use some of my favorite words. Questioning my sanity perhaps. One of those words is doohickey. Expect to smile at the dialog in SWEET HOME COWBOY. SWEET HOME COWBOY is well written with the readers enjoyment at the helm.