This is a Cowboy Romance, and this is part of The Murphys of Meadow Valley series. I have read the other books in this series before picking up this book. I got pulled into this book right away, and I really loved the characters in this book. This book was so much fun to read, and I had a great time reading it. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

This is the second book in The Murphy’s of Meadow Valley series. Eli Murphy is the area vet and widower. Three years ago, his wife died while trying to save their horse Fury from thieves. Three years later, he is just existing, and hasn’t really been able to move past his grief. Beth Spence is a dancer who has alway dreamed of becoming a Rockette. When she auditioned for an opening, she tore her Achilles tendon, which may end her dancing career. Her sister tell her to come to Meadow Valley to recuperate. What she hasn’t told her is that she volunteered her to work as Eli’s assistant, and to live in his guest house. Both Beth and Eli must work past their grief, and by doing so, they find each other. This is a nice cowboy romance with likable characters and not too much angst. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

Loved this second chances book! Eli and Beth's story pulled me in immediately and I was up until 3am to finish it because I couldn't put it down. Finally Found My Cowboy flowed like a Colorado river with a few rapids to navigate. Beth is recovering from surgery after a possible career- ending dancing injury. Eli is a widower, in self- imposed seclusion, holding himself responsible for the death of his wife and her beloved horse.

Fortunately, this is a HEA, but getting there takes the reader on the realistic ups and downs for each of them. Beth never plans to marry and intends to rehab and return to dancing. Eli feels he doesn't deserve anyone else and any love. Beth's sister conspires to bring her to Meadow Valley under the premise of recovering there instead of at home but things aren't at all what Beth is expecting when she arrives. Starting with Eli being sent to pick her up from the airport. As soon as they meet, there's a strong pull between them that only gets stronger. Eli's thrown off because the woman described isn't anything like h her sister described in personality. She's made it quite clear she not staying to top it off. That leaves him in a bind.

Boone, Eli's brother brought a horse home to rehab without Eli's agreement. Eli's furious especially when the horse looks like Fury, the horse that died the night someone tried to steal him and his wife died trog to save Fury. Beth and Midnight have an instant connection and Beth decides she's going to learn how to ride with Midnight. As Midnight heals, history is repeating itself and someone is snooping around the barn again just like the night Eli's wife died with the attempted horse theft. Eli is determined that to stop it this time before anyone gets hurt.

I never felt that anything was a "reach" just for the sake of the story. Each of Eli's and Beth's reactions felt authentic. I immediately connected to them and the supporting characters. They sound like a great group that I would enjoy having a neighbours.

There's little cursing and sex is kept private overall. It does get steamy.

This isn't my first AJ Pine book and won't be my last. I recommend it to those who enjoy steamy cowboy/strong female, second chances for both characters and a book that you just can't put down. Don't plan on cooking dinner! Order food in. It's all worth the expense and time!

Eli is a sexy cowboy who lost his wife three years ago in a horse riding accident. Since then, Eli has sold all the horses and doesn't ride them anymore. He is a small town vet in Northern California. His animal patients love him, and their human owners tolerate his gloomy personality because they know what he has been through and feel for him. Beth is a Vegas showgirl - dancer - who has just experienced a career-ending injury. Her sister tricks her into coming to the small town to recover and grieve. That isn't on Beth's list though. She is determined to rehab her ankle and get an audition for Radio City Music Hall. She just has to escape reahabing Eli and the Murphy ranch and vet clinic which she did NOT sign up to experience.

A beautiful story of love's healing power

Eli and Beth are both healing; he's still getting over the loss of his late wife while she's a dancer mending a career-ending injury. Her sister, Delaney, all but tricks her into moving to Eli's ranch to recuperate, leaving Eli no choice but to work with her at his veterinary practice. This is a small town story wherein manipulative friends and family always have the best of intentions and are never wrong about their matchmaking.

Eli and Beth still have a long road to their HEA, however. I really enjoyed the return trip to Meadow Valley with all the familiar faces from earlier book in these series, and I was immediately captivated by the strong emotional foundation the author gave to her leading characters. There's a predictability to the plot, but only in a reassuring, angst-free way that lets us know from the start that we'll have a solid HEA by the time all the various issues are resolved.

I appreciated the way they find to work out the details of their future without either one of them having to compromise on their dreams, and I have enough experience with pet ownership to know that every word from Trudy is the gospel truth.

This is a delightful story, an excellent standalone romance that is a must-read for anyone who's already read any of the earlier books. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This was the first book by A.J. Pine that I've read, but it's certainly not going to be my last.

I absolutely adore stories where the two main characters help each other heal. I loved the story and relationship between Beth and Eli. I think they were perfect for each other. Eli needed someone to get him out of the rut he had found himself in, and Beth needed someone to show her that they support her and believe in her dreams.

One thing that I wasn't a fan of with this book was when they had almost like a flashback type of moment, there was almost no difference in the story and it made it a little confusing at first. Other than that I really enjoyed everything else. I felt like the characters were well developed and their relationship was well written. The plot was well thought out and well paced.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me an arc copy of the book in return for my honest opinion.

Beth Spence is a dancer; but had an accident and is currently in a cast. She can't dance right now, and the doctors are saying she probably will never perform again. She was all set to star in NYC in the Rockettes show.
Eli Murphy is the local vet for her sister, and she gets Beth to come to town to work for Eli. It seems Beth didn't know she was going to work for Eli. She does start working at his veterinary clinic for him. She doesn't really like animals. Eli is a widower and hasn't dated since his wife was killed. There are sparks between the two.
Beth forms a bond with a horse on the ranch that Eli wants her to stay away from. Can they find a way to let each other and trust each other.
I just love AJ Pine books.

This might be my favorite from AJ Pine yet. I love this little world she's created and how characters from her previous series find their way back to her stories. This is the long awaited love story for Eli. His wife passed away in an accident a few years before and his introverted nature has led him to a somewhat reclusive life. But then comes Beth. Beth is an injured dancer tricked by her sister to come "help" while she heals. They are put together in circumstances that they both resist but the heat and connection rises fast in this book. It was so engaging and easy to sink into. It was fun and swoony and a bit steamier than we usually get from AJ. It was a great time.

Finally Found My Cowboy by A. J. Pine is a perfect book for a sweet romance fan.

Dancer Beth are recovering from her leg and staying in widower Eli Murphy's guesthouse. They can't deny the attraction between them from day one Beth came to Meadow Valley. However, Eli haven't heal from his trauma and Beth are bound to leave soon when she healed. Together, they become cure to each other. This book give reader a happy ending and a sweet suprise.

✅ Veterinarian/ injured dancer
✅ High sexual tension
✅ Steamy scene: mild
✅ Tear jerker
✅ Angst
✅ Suspense

I'll definitely be looking forward to read the next book by A. J. Pine

Beth has been a dancer for years, but when she gets injured she is stuck on what to do. When her sister talks her into visiting her in the country she goes, and ends up being talked into working for the local vet. When she becomes obsessed with an injured horse, the story progresses from there. Overall I did like this one, but the attack and such seemed out of place and didn't see the point. Would have liked more interaction with some of the pet owners too. Otherwise, would recommend.

Enjoyed this cowboy romance!
Sweet & charming is how I would describe it. I liked the characters, setting and plot.
A great summer read.