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Cowboy Seeks Husband

Leta Blake,

Indra Vaughn

Start date: August 14, 2019

Finish date: August 18, 2019

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Mar 03, 2019 Sheri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: alltime-fav-mc, amazing-yet-tragic, fave, hot-hot-hot, luv-2-reread, still-smiling, tragically-beautiful

It’s been a long time since I started a book before bed and read until dawn. I can count on my fingers how times I have forgone sleep because I was at an authors mercy. This story snagged me, consumed me, and is still holding me tight. The little sleep I caught was filled with horses, sharks, and catfish. And now, here I am, bleary-eyed, talking about them while I sip my much-needed coffee. Yes, it’s silly and funny. Yes, it’s based on an “unscripted” (not) “real-life matchmaking” (again, not) r It’s been a long time since I started a book before bed and read until dawn. I can count on my fingers how times I have forgone sleep because I was at an authors mercy. This story snagged me, consumed me, and is still holding me tight. The little sleep I caught was filled with horses, sharks, and catfish. And now, here I am, bleary-eyed, talking about them while I sip my much-needed coffee. Yes, it’s silly and funny. Yes, it’s based on an “unscripted” (not) “real-life matchmaking” (again, not) reality show. Yes, the passion begins a bit down the dusty road. And yes, at the core it’s about two men, struggling with life and looking for relief in the means of financial support. But when it comes down to it, it’s so much more.
Their reasons are different but both Walker and Roan are driven to desperate measures when they agree to participate in the new gay bachelor reality show, Queer Seeks Spouse. This is the first season, so the pressure is on. Walker isn’t really looking for love and certainly not a husband. His best friend threw his hat in the ring, never expecting him to be selected. Alas, here he is and suddenly he has the chance to save his family’s ranch. Roan’s driving force is heartrending. He’s an only child raised by his single mother and she’s the crux of his world. And she’s terminal, on the verge of losing a short but fierce battle with cancer. He would do anything for her, including subjecting himself to unwanted drama at the hands of reality tv. This premise isn’t new. But what’s distinct with this ‘opposites attract’ and ‘fake romance’ trope is the characters and their accidental fall. They weren’t supposed to actually fall in love. This was just a pseudo affair leading the way to a fat paycheck. Right? Hmmm…..

What's to like: I enjoyed this writing collaboration and hope there are many more stories to come. We are taken behind the scenes and experience the inner workings of reality television. I wasn’t fond of the production team, which I’m sure was intended. Most of the competing bachelors are distant and fuzzy. I didn’t mind. I was grateful that only the small handful of significant guys were brought into the light. It could easily have become heavy with too many faces. Ben and Chad stood right out and I enjoyed both immensely. I’m hoping we see more of Ben in the future, he deserves a fairy tale ending!

What's to love: Walker. *sigh* A genuine cowboy. Manners, respect, dedication…and a huge heart. He cherishes his parents, cares for his hired hands and loves tending to the everlasting needs of the ranch. Perhaps he is lonely but he’s been too busy to notice. After he’s survived the circus of this “production” he might have time to spare for a man. Maybe. But this six-week ordeal has one purpose and one purpose only…cold hard cash. When a cutie in a bow tie stumbles onto his porch, well, let’s just say he makes quite the impression. The smart thing would be to eliminate him and remove the distraction. But every time he sees him or interrupts a private conversation, he finds his soft spot for the man growing. Roan doesn’t know what he’s doing. He remembers why he’s come to the ranch (as if he could forget) but at times he questions his sanity. He shouldn’t be away from his mom, he shouldn’t be falling for this humid foreign land…and most of all, he definitely shouldn’t be smitten with Walker. Just when the sparks catch fire and threaten to become an inferno, the air is sucked out. I held my breath, my eyes welled and I couldn’t put it down. And honestly, what’s not to love about that??

Beware of: As with any reality show, I think it’s important to suspend…reality. There is a timeline…it moves along quickly and takes a sorrowful turn. And a late-night horse ride that will burn into your memory…singe and sear baby.

This book is for: I smiled, snickered, wept, and melted. If you’re looking for the full monty of feels, this little lion and his cowboy are exactly what you need.

*4.5 stars*

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Feb 28, 2019 ~Kristin~ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: boys-who-love-boys, a-kindle-unlimited, cowboy-up, awesome-banter

4.25 Stars
I sat down to read this, and I’m not entirely sure I did much more today besides sit here and read, or devour, this book. I thought it was going to be a bit of catty fun, the behind the scenes of the first ever a dating show featuring gay contestants. I don’t give a flip about “The Bachelor” but this show I’d watch. The best part of it all was the feels this managed to illicit from me, some were sad and others just plain hot, I was pissed and defiant to down right teaming with the desi ...more

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Mar 05, 2019 Aeren rated it it was ok

No me ha convencido para nada, urg, estoy deseando que la moda de la diferencia de edad pase 😞 menos mal que era KU!

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Mar 14, 2019 Keira Andrews rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, kinky, wacky-adventures, dirty-talk

Fun and frothy romance with heart and real emotion as well. Loved the take on those Bachelor-type reality TV dating shows and how much fake stuff there is behind the scenes. I rooted for Walker and Roan to find their genuine HEA and wasn't disappointed. Also, that scene where they go for a ride? Hot damn. :D ...more

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