Cowboy On My Mind
(Montana Strong #1)
by: R.C. Ryan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: June 26, 2018
Once a bad boy…
Ben Monroe was the ultimate bad boy-and everyone in Haller Creek knew it. But now as a sheriff’s deputy, Ben spends his time breaking up bar fights rather than starting them, and staying away from trouble…until Becca Henderson comes back into town. She’s just as beautiful as Ben remembers-and just as far out of his reach.
Coming home is exactly what Becca Henderson needed. A place of her own, a successful new business, and a chance to reconnect with the sexy cowboy she had a crush on in school. Ben has always blazed his own path and never let anyone stand in his way. It excites-and scares-her. But when an unexpected threat surfaces, Becca will see just how far Ben will go to protect the woman he loves-and fight for their chance at forever.
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*Advanced Copy received through netgalley to review honestly*
Honestly, going into Cowboy On My Mind, I had no idea what to expect. With new to me authors such as R.C. Ryan I typically go into things blind. I don’t read the synopsis or look up reviews beforehand because I want to go in completely unaware and judgement free.
Cowboy On My Mind started off on a strong note. I loved the premise of three brothers who escaped and ultimately ran away from foster care in fear of being separated. These boys showed true strength in their fear. I sensed their closeness at the beginning.
Ben Monroe is a reformed bad boy turned Sheriff’s Deputy. I feel like in today’s world of romance novels the ‘reformed bad boy’ trope is often underwhelmed. You have to be careful when writing this character’s personality. In my opinion this can either make or break a novel. Often sometimes causing the novel to cross the cliché line. I loved Ben’s character at the beginning of the novel. He had a strong protective streak and wasn’t about to let anyone mess with the people he loved and cared about. I definitely think R.C. Ryan wrote Ben’s point of view perfectly. He was easily understood.
As for Becca Henderson, one thing that has really bugged me lately in romance novels is a female protagonist who’s wishy-washy. Becca really got on my nerves in the beginning of the novel. I hated how she was missing a back bone when it comes to her father. Ugh, usually I can get past this because I’m a Daddy’s Girl myself and I completely understand how overprotective daddy’s are towards their little girls. Becca’s daddy, however, stepped over the line from protective to obsessive. I couldn’t see past the fact. Also, something was missing between Ben and Becca. I couldn’t grasp their connection at all.
Overall, the beginning of Cowboy On My Mind was a huge hit for me. I loved the emotion and the bond these brothers shared but somewhere along the way it fell flat. I rated Cowboy On My Mind with a 3 star rating simply for the beginning of the novel, the bond between the brothers and Mac, and because I really did like Ben.
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Peace Love and Happy Reading,
