As long as you don't think about the DA/law stuff, it's a cute story with a sweet HEA. ( )

This was a very sweet story, about a cowboy whose life suddenly was turned completely upside down, and the woman who made him aware that he wasn't exactly who he had always thought he was.

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It was ok not great not bad just ok and really did nothing more then tell the story of the hero the romance was minimal at best ( )

Have you ever had a identity crisis. Well, he is a loner and likes it that way. She is a private investigator that will go beyond the call of duty. This is what makes this a great read. Both of fight against the current. Great contemporary western.

Light on the sex. Breasts and thrusts are probably the most descriptive words of passion that you will find in the entire book. Condoms are used ;-) ( )

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Review:

It made me cry … dumb book! So Brody is a huge star in the world of rodeo. Now retired and running his ranch, he has been living a life in solitude. Sure, he’s got his few close friends and a bit of family (his mother and aunt), but for the most part he is alone. Just how he likes it. Love is a myth so why subject himself to the game? It is much easier to wash his hands of it all. Or at least that idea sounded nice until Alex walked into his life and turned everything upside down. Brody is not sure of much, but he always knew who he was. Not anymore.

Alex works as a P.I. with her father, Buck. She knows how to get the job done no matter how hard the case may be. She throws herself into her work and leaves little time for anything else, much less time to explore relationships. But when Alex takes a case involving a stolen baby - a baby who just might be rodeo star Brody Hayes, things become personal. Drawn to him before ever meeting him, Alex knows she has to find the truth within this case, even if it causes Brody pain … even if, ultimately, she loses her chance with him.

Brody remains reluctant, but grudgingly allows Alex to take further steps into the investigation a little at a time. When it comes to light that he is not who he always thought he was, he struggles to identify with who he really is AND who he should be now that he knows he was living a lie. And while Brody is off searching for answers to tough questions, Alex herself gets her world toppled. She’s tough and she has been helping Brody so she will come to terms with her changes. But Brody is gone and she has no idea if he will ever return.

Ms. Warren sure pulled at my heartstrings with this story. I felt so sorry for Brody throughout the book. How does a tough rodeo cowboy come to grips with life-altering changes without losing himself? And what if losing himself is exactly what is happening? Not to mention, he is starting to alter his outlook on being alone for the rest of his life, but he doesn’t feel like he has the right to pull Alex down with him. He has a lot to deal with and I felt like his behavior and actions were consistent with his character. I loved the pairing of Brody and Alex. She is exactly the balm he needs to heal his wounds. He just doesn’t quite realize it yet. Had any less of a woman been paired with Brody, the story would not have worked.

Terrific additions to this story are the supporting characters. Quite a few of them exist to make the story work, but rather than hinder (as can be a common downfall to over populating a story), they enhance. Buck, Alex’s father is a tough old dog who chooses to boss around rather than show any type of weakness. Alex, his only child, is that weakness, but you’d never guess it. Naddy, Alex’s grandmother is a hoot. She is young at heart and acts it in every way possible, oftentimes switching roles with Alex: Alex playing adult to Naddy’s childishness. But it’s a fun kind of childishness that makes you laugh out loud at her antics. The Braxton’s, who claim their son was stolen from the hospital at only two days old, add a bit of heartache with their story, their loss, and their drive to find the truth behind their missing child. Claudia, Brody’s mother who – well, I can’t say much about her without spoiling a lot, so let’s just say that she reasons for her actions, although I never felt sorry for her despite knowing her motivations. Cleo, Brody’s aunt, who was probably more of a mother to Brody than Claudia ever was, is Brody’s only true supportive family member. Colter and Tripp are Brody’s best friends, who have interesting stories of their own. Quite a few characters to keep straight, yes? Trust me, they all flow together with purpose. The reader will not have difficulty keeping them all straight. The epilogue is what killed me. You know how you have those moments where everything seems right and your heart is full? Well, I saw that for Brody and Alex at the end and it made me happy. Tear inducing happy. Not the sobby kind, but the lip was quivering and the throat was constricted. You know the kind. I was actually a bit surprised by my reaction given the expected events throughout the story, but touch me it did.

Overall, the book is predictable. But it is also sweet. Maybe some prefer to have some deep moment of inspiration from the books they read. For me, I like a mixture. And sometimes a quick read with a fairly simple plotline, and a charming, romantic story is just the ticket. PLUS, it is a free read so you aren’t losing anything. Enjoy a story about finding love in the face of difficult circumstances, discover a new author (or enjoy a known author), and get it for free? You can’t go wrong. ( )