The Trouble with Cowboys by Denise Hunter

Book 3 of the Big Sky Romance series by Denise Hunter is finally available!  Thomas Nelson sent me a free copy of The Trouble with Cowboys to review.  And Denise Hunter didn't disappoint!  This novel continues with life in Moose Creek, Montana.  It centers around horse trainer Annie Wilkerson.  She is the guardian for her younger sister Sierra, who is trying to go through college and raise her young son at the same time.  Both girls remember what kind of cowboys their mother married, and are positive that all cowboys are alike.  When Annie's horse training column for a local magazine is cancelled, she is offered a chance at writing a lovelorn column.  Annie needs the money so she agrees even though she has never been in love.  Dylan Taylor is a confident cowboy that seems to flirt with all the girls.  He has a horse that needs special attention and he feels Annie is the only person who can help. In exchange, he will help Annie with her advice column on love.  Neither knows what to think when chemistry sizzles every time they are together. Annie has always tried to be in control of her life and her sister's.  She is quick to judge and forgets to trust God with the future.  Dylan is vulnerable and unsure if he should show the real "Dylan" to Annie.  Again, what a wonderful story!  Denise Hunter has a way of making you think you are right in town with all these characters.   I love the interaction between characters...it is so real!  This is an excellent novel.  I couldn't put it down! 

Over The Edge by Mary Connealy

Bethany House Publishing Company provided me a free copy of Over the Edge.  This is book 3 of the Kincaid Brides by Mary Connealy.  Seth is the youngest of the three Kincaid brothers and has always been the reckless one.  When he receives a letter from a woman Callie, claiming to be his wife, he sets out to find her.  He has vague memories of being injured in Andersonville and having a pretty nurse caring for him.  But nightmares from a childhood accident keep his mind from thinking clearly.  Callie is a strong Texan who just wants to find her husband so she can shoot him.  She is used to fending for herself and hated feeling abandoned by the only man she has ever loved.  To add to the action, there is still an outlaw that is intent on finding the Kincaid brothers and taking back his long ago stolen treasure.  All three brothers must protect their families and defend their land when the enemy finds them.  There is action and some comedy in the way these characters interact with each other.  I like how the characters from the first two books are all drawn together in this one.  I also like how the Seth finds his way back to God.  Thanks again, Bethany House!