In Need of a Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham

This compelling book showcases two captivating stories, taking readers from the rugged Arizona high country to the vibrant Florida Everglades. Wherever these cowboys make their home, they are always prepared for a showdown—whether it involves facing danger or embracing desire.


Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller ***
Jack’s life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes a father to a 12-year-old boy named Gideon, completely upending the routine of this Arizona rancher. Things shift further when Harper Quinn, a beautiful yet burned-out social worker, moves in across the road with her adorable teacup poodle, Ollie. Jack discovers that this city girl is the missing piece in his family puzzle, bringing a fresh chance for love and connection. This heartwarming tale about found family, the joy of created family, and the unconditional love of dogs will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.


The Cowboy by Heather Graham ****
In this exhilarating story, a barrel-racing FBI agent and a tough detective must set aside their initial judgments to unite in the pursuit of a cunning criminal mastermind who has abducted two women. With Adrien making his Cowboy entrance, teams up with Vicky, the local detective who is playing an undercover redhead, to track down the missing girls. The villain masterfully evades capture, hiding in the Everglades and leading the police on an intense chase. This fast-paced narrative features electrifying scenes and strong chemistry between the main characters. It’s action-packed and filled with drama, and I found it even more engaging than the first story.

In Need of a Cowboy is a fascinating double story book where strong intelligent women find a place to thrive along side of tough smart men who make a difference in the world. Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham each have a story in this book.

The first is Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller which is an easy yet compelling read. This writer’s stories are so smooth , pulling you in from the beginning. Before you know it you are hooked, refusing to give up reading until you know the final outcome of the characters. This story of found family, created family, the unconditional love and support from dogs and the decision to make the right choice each day is such a lovely story. I have never read a bad story form Linda Lael Miller but many great ones where the characters touched my heart as twelve-year old Gideon did. 5 Stars

The second book The Cowboy by Heather Graham is very different with a master criminal to catch, missing women to find along with alligators and snakes. Taking place in Florida, the cowboy aspect of the story is different. Local, tribal, state law enforcement and FBI all work together marvelous to catch this mastermind. Surprises along the way but I enjoyed seeing the different groups work together in this action-packed story. The best part was the respect and attractive between Vicky and Adrien. 4Stars

Two terrific cowboy tales. They are completely different, but engaging in both cases. First one is heartwarming. The second one is action-packed. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy. My review is voluntary.

In Need of a Cowboy is a two novella book: Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller and The Cowboy by Heather Graham. The book reinforced my hopes of reading something good during the new year with the strong characters and fast paced storyline both books had.

Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller is a wonderful story of a family put together by various forces as they try to find their way forward in a situation that could be difficult. I loved how Linda Lael Miller was able to make a blended family without over managing the situation. I love how the characters were willing to work on solutions. Mostly the romance at the heart of the story was lovely.


The Cowboy by Heather Graham was a thriller with lots of police from different agencies trying to track down an abductor. The villain was able to escape, hide and survive in the Everglades leading the police on a chase. I was ever so grateful to not be with them as they tracked the man through the vastness of the everglades with snakes and alligators.The novel offered some great scenes and moved quickly along. The two main characters were fun. I love how their first misconceptions were so wrong about each other. What a fun read.


In Need of a Cowboy is a two novella book: Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller and The Cowboy by Heather Graham. The novellas read quickly with good movement and characters. I really enjoyed both stories. In Need of a Cowboy made me want to find my own cowboy !

This was an exciting, suspenseful and page turning story. Adrien and Vicky were meant for each other and everyone knew it.

In Need Of A Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham consist of two stories, The first one is Ask Me Again by Miss Miller and Miss Graham‘s story is called The Cowboy. Although both romances one is sweet and heartwarming and the other is action. In the first book Jack is shocked to learn his college girlfriend was pregnant when they broke up and he doesn’t learn this until she arrives at his ranch looking worn out and haggard with a 12-year-old boy who is Jack’s spitting image. Gideon has known a life of sadness betrayal and inconsistency with no one to depend on so when he moves in with Jack things couldn’t get better but then Gideon hopes they can after they meet their neighbors Harper Quinn and her teacup poodle Ollie. I love the story it was so sweet I love Gideon, Trey the German Shepherd and the little tea cup poodle Ollie. Jack is every little kid with no Dad or a terrible one dream of a father not to mention a partner. When he saw Gideon it was insta love and I was all for it. Love this novela so much. In the second Novella two redheads have gone missing from a local rodeo games expedition and Hank and his redheaded partner Vicky or the detectives on the case but because one of the missing girls is the daughter of a senator the FBI was also called in. Before Vicky even Meets Adrian as the FBI agent she first notices him as a cocky cowboy who is also doing the barrel chase in the competition. Vicky is the bait and she’s soon gets a nibble and finds her self in over her head, only to see a cowboy on horseback come to save the day. I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first but still read it and enjoyed it as much as I can I just found a lot of the things unbelievable as far as Sonny romance goes I think both the stories were really good at building up a relationship as opposed to instantly being in love with the exception of Jack and Gideon of course. I have read other books by Heather Graham that I absolutely loved and others may enjoy the second novella I did but not as much as the first.#NetGalley, #KensingtonBooks, #HeatherGraham, #LindaLealMiller,#InNeedOfACowboy,

Two novellas are provided with a good-hearted, fast thinking cowboy in each. Miller's Ask Me Again has rancher/cowboy Jack discovering that he is a father when his drug addict ex drops off their son. Luckily, Jack's new neighbor Harper, a social worker, is also the new counselor in the local school system. A tender story, the author astutely handles the developing relationships, coupled with strong parenting and therapy.
In Graham's The Cowboy, an FBI agent fills the role. Adrien is transferred to Florida to work on what becomes a kidnapping ring operated by a vindictive, vengeful man. Adrien works closely with local law enforcement agencies, especially with Detective Vicky Henderson with the sheriff's department. Fast paced with romance, the book places emphasis on the kidnapping ring and how to help those who have been used in the process.

Thanks to Kensington Publishing, Linda Lael Miller, Heather Graham and NetGalley for this ARC.

We get two cowboy stories. Linda Lael Miller brings us a rancher whose life changes with the appearance of his son twelve years later and a new neighbor recovering from being burned by love. Together Jack and Harper must figure out if how they feel is something to hold on to or if it is because of loneliness and proximity. Add in an angry child feeling hurt by abandonment by those around him and everyone trying to get used to each other equals steep learning curves for all involved. Will Jack and Harper be able to figure things out while trying to reassure Gideon that he's wanted for keeps? Read to see how things turn out for them.

Heather Graham brings us into the world of mystery and intrigue when Detective Vicky Henderson is undercover at a rodeo trying to figure out who abducted two women. When she is approached by a stranger hoping she would adopt one of his puppies, she feels that she has to go. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned and they only find one of the women who is missing. She must work together with her partner and Federal Agent Adrien Anderson to figure out where the second woman is and who has her before it's too late. Working with Adrien also brings some other feelings and they must maneuver the delicate balance of working the case while trying to figure out what to do with their feelings. What will they do and will they be able to save her in time? Read to see how things turn out for them.

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington for this privilege.

A great read from two great authors. If you like cowboys this is the book for you, romance, suspense can’t beat it

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this book has two stories, both authors are favorites of mine. good stories. I enjoyed them very much.

Two great books in one. I’ve read several by Linda Lael Miller and this did not disappoint. When Jack finds out he has a child he wasn’t informed of, he instantly kicks into responsible dad mode. What ensues is a new neighbor that catches his eye, the son’s drug addicted mom and a wild ride after everything goes haywire. It was fantastic from start to finish. My surprise then came in the second book by Heather Graham. This book had more scary action than a little bit. Vicky and Adrien join forces with several agencies to take down one bad guy and all hell breaks out, more than once. The relationship between them isn’t all business either. This is my first time reading this author and I look forward to read more. Book provided by NetGalley.

I loved both of these stories. You can't go wrong with Linda Lael Miller stories as she is wonderful, gifted writer. I have enjoyed every single book of hers I have read. I am definitely adding Heather Graham to my list of authors that are must reads.

Two quick novellas from Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham. The second was more quick paced with the suspense part. I don’t remember previous Graham books being so focused on dialogue that felt teenager-ish.

This was a fun read with two novellas in one that were both fun and easy to read quickly.

The first Novella is about Jack who has a child dropped off to him that is his son he didn’t know about but now needs to take care of. This story is him navigating fatherhood while also meeting a new neighbour who he takes a shine to and is a sweet romance between the two, almost kind of the setting up of their relationship.

The second Novella was very different to the first as there’s a lot of action in this story. We follow Adrien who comes to town on a job undercover where he meets Vicky, a local detective who was also undercover. We follow them as they track down members of a trafficking ring through while they also get tracked themselves. This story only spans over a few days but on the job they’re together 24/7 and they fall fast.

Ask Me Again by Linda Lael Miller

This was a sweet cowboy romance. It’s a very easy read about a cowboy that finds out he has a 12 year old son. He meets a really sweet woman. It’s a heartwarming story that leaves you smiling at the end.

The Cowboy by Heather Graham

This short story was loaded with suspense. It had a fun atmosphere to it. The imagery was terrific. I felt as though I was there with the characters.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

I enjoyed this book very much. It had two short stories by two of my favorite authors. They were well written and held my interest.

There are two stories in this book the first is about a rancher who becomes a father and looking for help and the female character is a burnout social worker. They mesh in that they both have a similar outlook on life, so it was not a touchy-feely love story at least the way I took it. Still a good story with good characters.
The second book has an FBI agent and a cop who get together to try to bring down a trafficking ring, this has more action and the two characters are into each other while trying to work and solve the case. A good book as well.

In Need of a Cowboy contains two novellas.

Ask Me Again, by Linda Lael Miller is about a rancher who suddenly and unexpectedly finds out he is a father when the child is dropped off to him. He is willing to take the child but not always sure how to deal with him. Lucky for him a burnt out social worker city girl moves in across the road and she is willing to help. A very easy romance and a good look at the difficulties of unexpected parenting of a child in a difficult situation is done with Miller's usual fine storytelling.

The Cowboy is an intense thriller/mystery by Heather Graham. A local cop and a cowboy FBI agent are involved in finding two young women who have disappeared. They wind up tracking a very bad criminal and his minions through the Florida Everglades with the help of tribal law enforcement. The descriptions of the Everglades were interesting and the plot is complex. The local cop and the FBI agent not only catch the bad guys but end up in a romance.

This pairing will broaden readers usual choices.

I was able to read this thanks to NetGalley. In Need of a Cowboy is a set of two novellas from Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham. I enjoyed them immensely. Linda Lael Miller is one of my favorite authors. Heather Graham is a new to me author. I will definitely pick up another of her books.

Two very different but interesting novellas. First one is playing on trope of unknown son. Second on how first impressions are different from reality. Pick up for both.