mags_louise's review
4.0
4.25⭐
This was a wonderful, enjoyable story. That introduces readers to the Turn Around Ranch and single mum Jess, who at the end of her tether arrives with daughter Chloe desperate for help, but without a place, she manages to wrangle her way in claiming she can cook, filling a job that has been open for months.
And what follows is an engaging, well composed, nicely paced story. That has a wonderful mixture of humour and sweetness. As well as a little heat, not to mention a lovely heartwarming quality. As issues are brought up and explored, and the relationship between mum and daughter is mended.
Furthermore, I really loved how well-rounded and varied all of these characters were, and I enjoyed the development of each friendship and romance. And the fact that Chloe too got a happily ever after was just super cute. As it helped make this story that much more delightful and rewarding to read, and I would happily recommend it to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
This was a wonderful, enjoyable story. That introduces readers to the Turn Around Ranch and single mum Jess, who at the end of her tether arrives with daughter Chloe desperate for help, but without a place, she manages to wrangle her way in claiming she can cook, filling a job that has been open for months.
And what follows is an engaging, well composed, nicely paced story. That has a wonderful mixture of humour and sweetness. As well as a little heat, not to mention a lovely heartwarming quality. As issues are brought up and explored, and the relationship between mum and daughter is mended.
Furthermore, I really loved how well-rounded and varied all of these characters were, and I enjoyed the development of each friendship and romance. And the fact that Chloe too got a happily ever after was just super cute. As it helped make this story that much more delightful and rewarding to read, and I would happily recommend it to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
jaime_fiction_fangirl's review
4.0
4 Sweet Stars
This whole Cowboy/Rancher romance trope is really growing on me!!
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The whole idea of a camp for troubled teens was the perfect setting for this sweet, sometimes emotional romance.
Wade was the perfect blend of grumpy cowboy and sweet and sexy gentleman and Jessica was the strong, caring but vulnerable mother who was willing to risk it all to save her daughter from a lifetime a trouble. Together they were amazing and the immediate connection between them made for the best kind of tension.
Cindi Madsen did a great job of making me feel like I was right there on the ranch with them. Her world-building really took it to the next level.
Bonus! You get two romance in one!! Chloe, Jessica’s teenage daughter and Aiden, Wade’s youngest brother’s budding friendship was a sweet and fun secondary plot that rounded the whole book out in just the right way!
I can’t wait to see what’s to come for the people at the Turn Around Ranch!!
This whole Cowboy/Rancher romance trope is really growing on me!!
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The whole idea of a camp for troubled teens was the perfect setting for this sweet, sometimes emotional romance.
Wade was the perfect blend of grumpy cowboy and sweet and sexy gentleman and Jessica was the strong, caring but vulnerable mother who was willing to risk it all to save her daughter from a lifetime a trouble. Together they were amazing and the immediate connection between them made for the best kind of tension.
Cindi Madsen did a great job of making me feel like I was right there on the ranch with them. Her world-building really took it to the next level.
Bonus! You get two romance in one!! Chloe, Jessica’s teenage daughter and Aiden, Wade’s youngest brother’s budding friendship was a sweet and fun secondary plot that rounded the whole book out in just the right way!
I can’t wait to see what’s to come for the people at the Turn Around Ranch!!
lenoreo's review against another edition
5.0
https://celebrityreaders.com/2019/12/30/a-cowboy-never-quits-by-cindi-madsen/
I received a free copy through the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4.5 stars — OK, this book turned into something much more than I was expecting. Which makes it sound like I had low expectations, but I didn’t…I always enjoy Ms. Madsen’s work. It was more just that I had no idea what to expect. Normally I’m not huge on more than 2 POVs, but I loved what the 4 brought to this story — at minimum we got two love stories, and that’s never a bad thing!
This one totally won me over in characters. Which is not to say other bits weren’t great, but the characters were amazing. They were real, relatable, hilarious (at times), flawed, and just got to my heart.
Jess was hella sassy and stubborn and she just made me want to adopt her (even though she was the adult mom). I loved how spunky and determined she was, and how much you could *feel* how much she loved her daughter and wanted what was best for her. I also felt like she was fairly realistic as someone who had a baby so young…you could see the way growing up that fast had its affect on her. And that’s where her flaws came out at times, but that just made her feel more real to me. She was a woman, doing the best she could without a support network…and so she still had some growing to do that got circumvented by motherhood. I really loved that.
I was worried I wasn’t going to like gruff Wade, but wow did he turn that around on me. He may have been a stickler for rules, but we really got to see how that role weighed on him, and how he got to be that way in the first place. He was kind, hard working, tough, and hilarious in his own way.
And the two of them together? OMGosh! The bickering and the push and pull followed by the most adorable flirting was just more than my little happy heart could take. They went through so much, and I think they really needed each other to push themselves to grow more. I love that in romances. The cowgirl thing was hilarious and sweet. And it wasn’t all sweetness, they had amazing steamy chemistry too!
Chloe was actually a pretty realistic 15 year old…I was worried I wasn’t going to sympathize with her going to the “bad crowd”, but I got it. I loved seeing her work through the anxiety and panic attacks, and I didn’t even mind that she took so long, because, again, real. And OMG she was hilarious in her own way. I loved the mother/daughter relationship they had with one another.
And Aiden was a sweetie. I loved seeing a different perspective of the teen camps. I almost wish we’d gotten a bit more from him, but I’m not entirely sure what.
And then there was the secondary characters!! So many great ones! I loved seeing Jess form all these female friendships that she had been missing in her life, most especially with Liza. It made my heart happy. And the whole Dawson family was great, from their genuine care to their good-natured teasing.
It was a feel good hit for me, though not without its tough subjects. I can’t wait to read more love stories in this series!
I received a free copy through the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4.5 stars — OK, this book turned into something much more than I was expecting. Which makes it sound like I had low expectations, but I didn’t…I always enjoy Ms. Madsen’s work. It was more just that I had no idea what to expect. Normally I’m not huge on more than 2 POVs, but I loved what the 4 brought to this story — at minimum we got two love stories, and that’s never a bad thing!
This one totally won me over in characters. Which is not to say other bits weren’t great, but the characters were amazing. They were real, relatable, hilarious (at times), flawed, and just got to my heart.
Jess was hella sassy and stubborn and she just made me want to adopt her (even though she was the adult mom). I loved how spunky and determined she was, and how much you could *feel* how much she loved her daughter and wanted what was best for her. I also felt like she was fairly realistic as someone who had a baby so young…you could see the way growing up that fast had its affect on her. And that’s where her flaws came out at times, but that just made her feel more real to me. She was a woman, doing the best she could without a support network…and so she still had some growing to do that got circumvented by motherhood. I really loved that.
I was worried I wasn’t going to like gruff Wade, but wow did he turn that around on me. He may have been a stickler for rules, but we really got to see how that role weighed on him, and how he got to be that way in the first place. He was kind, hard working, tough, and hilarious in his own way.
And the two of them together? OMGosh! The bickering and the push and pull followed by the most adorable flirting was just more than my little happy heart could take. They went through so much, and I think they really needed each other to push themselves to grow more. I love that in romances. The cowgirl thing was hilarious and sweet. And it wasn’t all sweetness, they had amazing steamy chemistry too!
Chloe was actually a pretty realistic 15 year old…I was worried I wasn’t going to sympathize with her going to the “bad crowd”, but I got it. I loved seeing her work through the anxiety and panic attacks, and I didn’t even mind that she took so long, because, again, real. And OMG she was hilarious in her own way. I loved the mother/daughter relationship they had with one another.
And Aiden was a sweetie. I loved seeing a different perspective of the teen camps. I almost wish we’d gotten a bit more from him, but I’m not entirely sure what.
And then there was the secondary characters!! So many great ones! I loved seeing Jess form all these female friendships that she had been missing in her life, most especially with Liza. It made my heart happy. And the whole Dawson family was great, from their genuine care to their good-natured teasing.
It was a feel good hit for me, though not without its tough subjects. I can’t wait to read more love stories in this series!
jaimereadsromance's review
4.0
4 Sweet Stars
This whole Cowboy/Rancher romance trope is really growing on me!!
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The whole idea of a camp for troubled teens was the perfect setting for this sweet, sometimes emotional romance.
Wade was the perfect blend of grumpy cowboy and sweet and sexy gentleman and Jessica was the strong, caring but vulnerable mother who was willing to risk it all to save her daughter from a lifetime a trouble. Together they were amazing and the immediate connection between them made for the best kind of tension.
Cindi Madsen did a great job of making me feel like I was right there on the ranch with them. Her world-building really took it to the next level.
Bonus! You get two romance in one!! Chloe, Jessica’s teenage daughter and Aiden, Wade’s youngest brother’s budding friendship was a sweet and fun secondary plot that rounded the whole book out in just the right way!
I can’t wait to see what’s to come for the people at the Turn Around Ranch!!
This whole Cowboy/Rancher romance trope is really growing on me!!
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The whole idea of a camp for troubled teens was the perfect setting for this sweet, sometimes emotional romance.
Wade was the perfect blend of grumpy cowboy and sweet and sexy gentleman and Jessica was the strong, caring but vulnerable mother who was willing to risk it all to save her daughter from a lifetime a trouble. Together they were amazing and the immediate connection between them made for the best kind of tension.
Cindi Madsen did a great job of making me feel like I was right there on the ranch with them. Her world-building really took it to the next level.
Bonus! You get two romance in one!! Chloe, Jessica’s teenage daughter and Aiden, Wade’s youngest brother’s budding friendship was a sweet and fun secondary plot that rounded the whole book out in just the right way!
I can’t wait to see what’s to come for the people at the Turn Around Ranch!!
yeahorneighreviews's review
4.0
A heart-warming and funny romance! Each character in this book is facing their own struggle, but together they just might make it through. Jessica gladly put her life plans on hold and grew up quickly to raise her child solo. Now she'd do anything to prevent her daughter from following in her footsteps, which leads to one hilarious disaster after another. Wade has been burned in the past, so he keeps his focus solely on his job, but nothing can protect him from the spitfire and desire of Jess. This story reminds me of Gilmore Girls, so if you're a fan, this will be right up your alley (with a few cowboys roped in.) I loved watching the close bond between mother and daughter grow stronger, full of second chances and learning to follow your heart!
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