"Cowboys: Got To Love Them"

Widowed rancher Wade Darland is often times perplexed by Tess Vega's way of thinking and her actions. He believes after an animal has reached his or her prime it time to go to auction, whereas Tess owns and operates a sanctuary for abused and abandoned horses. Wade is also a meat and potatoes kind-of-guy, Tess is an avid vegetarian and just the mere thought of meat makes her want to turn and run.

Don't even get the two started on Wade's two children Jason and Macy. Tess feels a strong connection to Macy due her own motherless childhood, something that Wade resents. After Wade and Tess get to know one another, Wade begins to wonder if this cowgirl will say yes not just to his children but him as well.

Brenda Mott has penned a wonderful novel about finding love and strength with another person. Tess was a great heroine. She was fearless and very spunky and enjoyed getting a rise out of Wade as the two often disagree, but when the two come together it's a great combination. After Wade's wife Deidra was killed he vowed never to let another woman come between him and his children. I thought it was very refreshing how he cared deeply for them. The secondary characters are great. We get to hear from Macy and Jason as well as Tess's family and some of the townspeople. This is a book that you can curl up in your covers and read.

Reviewed by Ronica Rainge
Posted April 8, 2003