Blog Tour Stop : Brokedown Cowboy by Maisey Yates

Summary (from Goodreads)  

Title : Brokedown Cowboy (Copper Ridge #2)
Author : Maisey Yates
Publication Date : May 26th 2015
Publisher : Harlequin
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There are lines best friends shouldn't cross, but in Copper Ridge, Oregon, the temptation might be too much…

If practice makes perfect, Connor Garrett should be world champion of being alone. Since losing his wife he's concentrated exclusively on his family's ranch. Until his dear friend Felicity Foster needs a place to stay and Connor invites her to move in temporarily. That's what friends do—and Liss is his rock. What friends don't do? Suddenly start fantasizing about each other in their underwear. Or out of it…

Since high school, Liss has kept her raging crush in check. Another few weeks should be a breeze. But helping Connor rebuild his life only reinforces how much she longs to be a part of it. One explosive encounter, and she'll discover that getting what you always wanted can feel better than you ever dreamed… 

Personal Thoughts

Brokedown Cowboy wasn't a book that was under my radar until Candace invited me to be part of the blog tour. I'm so glad she did, because I've found an author whose works I feel like I'm going to devour. Brokedown Cowboy was an unconventional romance, but it was raw, honest and emotionally draining.

While the cover of this book might lead you to assume that this a cute and fluffy read, it really wasn't. Brokedown Cowboy could be a dark book at times, thanks to one of its protagonists, Connor. Having lost his wife and his barn, he was in a very dark place in his life. The author captures his depression and his mental state so authentically. It was tough to be inside Connor's head at times, and there were moment where I wanted to shake him into his senses for being so bullheaded, but I also got where he was coming from. Thankfully, he had one of the best support systems when it came to his friends and his siblings. The character that really caught my attention was Liss. She was a complete sweetheart and had a heart basically made of gold. I loved this girl so much, especially because of how kind and genuine she was. She had always been in love with Connor, even before he got married, but she let go of that heartache and stood by her friends and supported them. She was down to earth, strong and a beautifully fleshed out character. The slew of secondary characters in Brokedown Cowboy were also a breath of fresh air. I loved them all dearly and thought they were such a great band of friends. They had great banter together and their shared bond together was one of my favorite things about this book.

The romance in Brokedown Cowboy could be very tough at times. It's full of angst because of Connor's emotional state, but it wasn't the kind of angst that I dislike in books. I actually loved it because it worked well in the book and wasn't there for the sake of adding drama. I loved that Liss was the kind of girl who pushed Connor, despite knowing well that she could be hurt with their "sex-only" relationship. It hurt to watch her do that to herself, but I also admired her because she wanted to help Connor heal. When they acted all coupley, they had a very sweet romance and I loved the banter between them, because of Liss' wit and Connor's grouchiness. All in all, I really did love the romance even though I wanted to slap Connor a few times for being so blind to what was right in front of him.

A book that manages to be sweet, sexy and very emotional, Brokedown Cowboy is one book I highly recommend to romance readers. If you love best friends to more romances, you want this book.

Rating

Cover : 4/5
Plot : 4/5
Characters : 4/5
Writing : 4/5



Author Biography

USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.
In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.

Website | Twitter @maiseyyates | Facebook | Goodreads
 
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Thank you to CBB Book Promotions for letting me be part of this tour and to NetGalley and Harlequin for the e-ARC of Brokedown Cowboy.

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