Review Tour ~ Cowboy Seeks Husband by Leta Blake & Indra Vaughn (Excerpt + Giveaway)
Buy Links: Amazon US
Length: 94,000 words approx.
Cover Design: Dar Albert
Blurb
Roan Carmichael never got his Masters degree after his mother was diagnosed with cancer. With medical bills piling up, and a costly experimental treatment available, Roan signs on to be a suitor on Queer Seeks Spouse. While he hates having to leave his sick mother long enough to win the cash for her treatment, he's willing to do whatever it takes.
Can two men who are just in it for the money fake their way into real and lasting love?
Cowboy Seeks Husband, the latest book by Vespertine authors Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn, features a cowboy, a hipster, opposites attract, steamy scenes, and heart tugging moments that will leave you wanting more.
“We’re going what?”
“Noodling.” Walker looked far too calm. And smug. Roan figured this probably heralded danger in brooding southern cowboys.
“And I need these.” Roan held up the waterproof bib overalls.
Walker smirked. He had his arms folded over his chest and was leaning against the doorjamb of the kitchen. Roan had been cornered there by Walker and John while making sour apple tea. “Technically you don’t, but I’m sure you’ll want to wear them.”
Roan narrowed his eyes. “But that means we’re going into the water. I know what lives in your water down here. Alligators. And venomous snakes. I googled.”
“Now, why would you do that?” Walker dramatically slapped his forehead, then leaned in closer as if to share a secret. Roan leaned in too, drawn to Walker’s firm, muscled body and cheerful brown eyes, despite his probable imminent death on this so-called date. “Here’s the thing: gators aren’t that aggressive really. You probably won’t even see one. They want to stay as far away from you as you do from them.”
“Really?”
“No. But it makes it easier to get in the water if you tell yourself that.”
Roan stared at him.
“But, seriously, I’m not scared of the gators, and if there was a real, true danger, you know they wouldn’t let us anywhere near the water.”
Roan swallowed hard. The morning light from the kitchen window highlighted the little wrinkles at the edges of Walker’s eyes. Probably from squinting into fields all day. The man even smelled like fresh-cut grass and fresh air.
“As for the snakes, yeah…well.” Walker shrugged. “You just have to make sure you don’t wander into a nest of moccasins. I’m sure the set nurse has antivenom on hand.”
“Water moccasins. The shoe snakes.”
“They don’t look anything like shoes.”
Roan put the waterproof overalls on the counter. “Oh my God, I’m going to die.”
Walker straightened, and the attractive, teasing grin fell from his face. “Seriously, though, if you don’t want to do it, just say so. I won’t hold it against you.”
“If you say bless your heart, I’ll know exactly what you mean,” Roan grumbled. Walker laughed, and God. He was so damn handsome. Feeling his face heat, Roan looked down at the dry bib overalls. They were pretty thick. Maybe the fabric would stop the snake bites. “Fine, I’ll come.”
“I’m mighty glad.”
“You should be.”
Between the threat of biting critter, the thrill of Walker’s sweet drawl, and the headiness of his eager attention, Roan’s head was a swirl. Leaving his tea behind untasted, he stomped away for some privacy to get changed, ignoring John who said, “That’s got to be the most reluctant acceptance of a date I’ve ever seen. Andy’s going to love it.”
I absolutely adored this story. I am probably in the minority by saying, I’ve never seen an episode of either The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. While not something I particularly want to watch, the concept for a storyline in a book was refreshing and unlike anything I’ve seen out there recently.
I loved both Roan and Walker, they were both likable guys that you could really root for to get their HEA. They had amazing chemistry and the progression of their relationship, especially considering their situation, felt natural. This is a slow-burn, but once they get there, they were explosive and passionate. While only a couple of sex scenes are featured, they are definitely smoking hot and had me panting just a bit.
I don’t want to give too much away, so I’ll just say: the story was well-written and it flowed well. The collaboration between the authors was so good, I forgot I was even reading one. I also loved that with the story being set in Lafayette, LA, about 3 hours outside of New Orleans, the authors did a wonderful job at authenticating the location, something that’s not often done well when stories are set in this area. My one complaint is the heat, as a New Orleanian, I was sweating just reading some of these scenes! Hahaha
While I absolutely despised most of the people associated with the TV show, I wouldn’t say no to another book from these authors, with this premise. Maybe they’ll decide to turn this into a series? I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
This was a really enjoyable read, with great guys, who I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to yet. Definitely recommendable!
*copy provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
This was such an original story! I absolutely loved the idea of a gay Bachelor-like show set on a farm. I think it gave a fairly realistic view into what goes into making those 'reality' shows and while I'm not a fan of them (the extent of my reality show viewing are cooking shows), I really enjoyed reading about the different kind of dates and how catty/downright evil some of the contestants and producers *cough Molly cough* were.
I loved Walker and Roan and their own motives for agreeing to be on the show. They both seemed very down-to-earth and even if they didn't have all that much page time together, it was obvious they had great chemistry and once they finally gave in to their attraction, it was uber hot! My one complaint is that I would've liked to see more of them together as a couple, even if only a chapter or two more.
Overall, a great collaboration between Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn! A fun, steamy and highly entertaining read that I have no trouble recommending. I really wouldn't mind seeing more in this 'verse with maybe Ben, Chad or even Mike. ;)
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Excerpt
“Noodling.” Walker looked far too calm. And smug. Roan figured this probably heralded danger in brooding southern cowboys.
“And I need these.” Roan held up the waterproof bib overalls.
Walker smirked. He had his arms folded over his chest and was leaning against the doorjamb of the kitchen. Roan had been cornered there by Walker and John while making sour apple tea. “Technically you don’t, but I’m sure you’ll want to wear them.”
Roan narrowed his eyes. “But that means we’re going into the water. I know what lives in your water down here. Alligators. And venomous snakes. I googled.”
“Now, why would you do that?” Walker dramatically slapped his forehead, then leaned in closer as if to share a secret. Roan leaned in too, drawn to Walker’s firm, muscled body and cheerful brown eyes, despite his probable imminent death on this so-called date. “Here’s the thing: gators aren’t that aggressive really. You probably won’t even see one. They want to stay as far away from you as you do from them.”
“Really?”
“No. But it makes it easier to get in the water if you tell yourself that.”
Roan stared at him.
“But, seriously, I’m not scared of the gators, and if there was a real, true danger, you know they wouldn’t let us anywhere near the water.”
Roan swallowed hard. The morning light from the kitchen window highlighted the little wrinkles at the edges of Walker’s eyes. Probably from squinting into fields all day. The man even smelled like fresh-cut grass and fresh air.
“As for the snakes, yeah…well.” Walker shrugged. “You just have to make sure you don’t wander into a nest of moccasins. I’m sure the set nurse has antivenom on hand.”
“Water moccasins. The shoe snakes.”
“They don’t look anything like shoes.”
Roan put the waterproof overalls on the counter. “Oh my God, I’m going to die.”
Walker straightened, and the attractive, teasing grin fell from his face. “Seriously, though, if you don’t want to do it, just say so. I won’t hold it against you.”
“If you say bless your heart, I’ll know exactly what you mean,” Roan grumbled. Walker laughed, and God. He was so damn handsome. Feeling his face heat, Roan looked down at the dry bib overalls. They were pretty thick. Maybe the fabric would stop the snake bites. “Fine, I’ll come.”
“I’m mighty glad.”
“You should be.”
Between the threat of biting critter, the thrill of Walker’s sweet drawl, and the headiness of his eager attention, Roan’s head was a swirl. Leaving his tea behind untasted, he stomped away for some privacy to get changed, ignoring John who said, “That’s got to be the most reluctant acceptance of a date I’ve ever seen. Andy’s going to love it.”
4.75 Stars
I absolutely adored this story. I am probably in the minority by saying, I’ve never seen an episode of either The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. While not something I particularly want to watch, the concept for a storyline in a book was refreshing and unlike anything I’ve seen out there recently.
I loved both Roan and Walker, they were both likable guys that you could really root for to get their HEA. They had amazing chemistry and the progression of their relationship, especially considering their situation, felt natural. This is a slow-burn, but once they get there, they were explosive and passionate. While only a couple of sex scenes are featured, they are definitely smoking hot and had me panting just a bit.
I don’t want to give too much away, so I’ll just say: the story was well-written and it flowed well. The collaboration between the authors was so good, I forgot I was even reading one. I also loved that with the story being set in Lafayette, LA, about 3 hours outside of New Orleans, the authors did a wonderful job at authenticating the location, something that’s not often done well when stories are set in this area. My one complaint is the heat, as a New Orleanian, I was sweating just reading some of these scenes! Hahaha
While I absolutely despised most of the people associated with the TV show, I wouldn’t say no to another book from these authors, with this premise. Maybe they’ll decide to turn this into a series? I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
This was a really enjoyable read, with great guys, who I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to yet. Definitely recommendable!
*copy provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
4.5 Stars!
I loved Walker and Roan and their own motives for agreeing to be on the show. They both seemed very down-to-earth and even if they didn't have all that much page time together, it was obvious they had great chemistry and once they finally gave in to their attraction, it was uber hot! My one complaint is that I would've liked to see more of them together as a couple, even if only a chapter or two more.
Overall, a great collaboration between Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn! A fun, steamy and highly entertaining read that I have no trouble recommending. I really wouldn't mind seeing more in this 'verse with maybe Ben, Chad or even Mike. ;)
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Author of the bestselling book Smoky Mountain Dreams and the fan favorite Training Season, Leta Blake’s educational and professional background is in psychology and finance, respectively. However, her passion has always been for writing. She enjoys crafting romance stories and exploring the psyches of made up people. At home in the Southern U.S., Leta works hard at achieving balance between her day job, her writing, and her family.
After living in Michigan, USA for seven wonderful years, Indra Vaughn returned back to her Belgian roots. There she will continue to consume herbal tea, do yoga wherever the mat fits, and devour books while single parenting a little boy and working as a nurse.
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