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lashea677's review
4.0
Proving himself is important to Ryder King. He wants more than to be known as the family screw-up. That is understandable when the accomplishments of older siblings are compared to your shortcomings. His jealousy and resentment allowed him to make bad decisions. Soraya Lane turned the tables on her readers by presented the guy in distress. That is so wonderful and inspirational because normally it's the damsel who needs rescuing. Chloe has her own baggage to contend with and Ryder is her biggest temptation. Ryder thrived on risks. Chloe demanded stability. In order to succeed a little bit of both is required. The Devil Wears Spurs is a tempting read with spunky characters and KA storytelling. Loved it and would recommend.
javalenciaph's review
4.0
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Note: This ARC was provided by St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.
The Devil Wears Spurs is the first book in the Texas Kings trilogy, which is a series of books about the three King brothers, Nate, Chase, and Ryder, from Soraya Lane. Ryder King's return to Texas is marred by an overly confident wager while playing poker. Now, he puts his fate in the hands of the very girl who captured his attention at his last rodeo ride--Chloe Rivers. The fact that she may not look like a gambler works to her advantage but she learned the tricks of the trade at her father's side, the same father she no longer wants anything to do with. At the end of their deal, both Ryder and Chloe will walk away with exactly what they want, until things change between them.
This was quite a delightful read, with a story that I've never come across before, one that included something I didn't expect in chapter twenty. Ryder may have initially reminded Chloe of her father, no thanks to that one ill-thought poker bet, but I loved reading about how she was able to see that there was more to him than the privileged risk-taking cowboy he appeared to be. Theirs was a playful but steamy romance, one that had a fair amount of flirtation and frustration on both their parts. These two were a great couple and while they were there to help each other out--Chloe with getting back Ryder's share of the land and Ryder with paying for Chloe's tuition--they were also able to be there to support one another when it came to family issues. This was definitely a relationship that was give and take and one that was based on love and trust and not just on lust.
Aside from giving readers an enjoyable love story between Ryder and Chloe, we're also introduced to the other King brothers and are able to have an idea of their personalities. They're three different men but all share a love for family, especially when it comes to their ailing grandfather. They're also quite protective of non-family members who are welcomed into the fold, such as with the case of Chloe. Based on this first book, I look forward to the next two books in the trilogy and will keep my fingers crossed that Nate and Chase are just as swoon-worthy as their youngest brother Ryder. If you love a good cowboy romance, I suggest you check out The Devil Wears Spurs by Soraya Lane, which I'm giving four stars to. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.
The Devil Wears Spurs is the first book in the Texas Kings trilogy, which is a series of books about the three King brothers, Nate, Chase, and Ryder, from Soraya Lane. Ryder King's return to Texas is marred by an overly confident wager while playing poker. Now, he puts his fate in the hands of the very girl who captured his attention at his last rodeo ride--Chloe Rivers. The fact that she may not look like a gambler works to her advantage but she learned the tricks of the trade at her father's side, the same father she no longer wants anything to do with. At the end of their deal, both Ryder and Chloe will walk away with exactly what they want, until things change between them.
This was quite a delightful read, with a story that I've never come across before, one that included something I didn't expect in chapter twenty. Ryder may have initially reminded Chloe of her father, no thanks to that one ill-thought poker bet, but I loved reading about how she was able to see that there was more to him than the privileged risk-taking cowboy he appeared to be. Theirs was a playful but steamy romance, one that had a fair amount of flirtation and frustration on both their parts. These two were a great couple and while they were there to help each other out--Chloe with getting back Ryder's share of the land and Ryder with paying for Chloe's tuition--they were also able to be there to support one another when it came to family issues. This was definitely a relationship that was give and take and one that was based on love and trust and not just on lust.
Aside from giving readers an enjoyable love story between Ryder and Chloe, we're also introduced to the other King brothers and are able to have an idea of their personalities. They're three different men but all share a love for family, especially when it comes to their ailing grandfather. They're also quite protective of non-family members who are welcomed into the fold, such as with the case of Chloe. Based on this first book, I look forward to the next two books in the trilogy and will keep my fingers crossed that Nate and Chase are just as swoon-worthy as their youngest brother Ryder. If you love a good cowboy romance, I suggest you check out The Devil Wears Spurs by Soraya Lane, which I'm giving four stars to. ♥
beyondevak's review
3.0
This romance was a toss up between 3 and 4. Parts of the story were extremely good, while others parts were so so.
The Kings are certainly a family I want to get to know better. The brothers intrigued me. Chloe was easy to like. She had a charm and grit that I jived with. Ryder was devilish and adorable. I could not help but like him.
I would give the other books in this series a try. There was definitely enough there to keep things interesting.
The Kings are certainly a family I want to get to know better. The brothers intrigued me. Chloe was easy to like. She had a charm and grit that I jived with. Ryder was devilish and adorable. I could not help but like him.
I would give the other books in this series a try. There was definitely enough there to keep things interesting.
beastreader's review
4.0
I am a fan of a good cowboy story. Although I must admit that it was the cover that really drew my eyes. Right from the beginning this story started out good. I liked both Ryder and Chloe. I could feel the instant chemistry between them. Which did not disappoint when they did hook up. It was very steamy. Yet it worked because it was not just about the sex but a real connection. Ryder is the type of guy that you would find hard to resist. He is not only good looking and rich but he is also charmingly sarcastic. Chloe is a strong female lead that could stand toe to toe with Ryder. She even called the shots at times. Although the story was mainly focused on Chloe and Ryder, his two brothers, Chase and Nate were great too. They helped bring comedic relief. I can't forget Chloe's friend, Shelly. I look forward to reading the next book in this series, Cowboy Take Me Away which is Chase's story.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
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Somebody grab my fan and an ice cold glass of water because this book is on FIYAH!!!!!! I think I loved everything about this book. I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.
Chloe Rivers is my kind of heroine. She’s smart, high-spirited, and has a big heart. Ryder King is all alpha male until he lets his machismo outweigh his good sense and loses his ranch while gambling. Fortunately for Ryder Chloe happens to be an excellent poker player, and she is willing to help him win his ranch back before his family finds out. At the end of the deal Chloe will have tuition paid at her law school and Ryder will have his ranch and the two will part ways never to meet again. Or at least that’s the way it should have been, but love has a way of changing even the hardest of hearts.
I almost cried when Chloe had to deal with her father. I cheered when Ryder stood up for her. I pleaded with Chloe not to leave Ryder. Then I pleaded with Ryder to go after Chloe. So I was definitely drawn into the story. I read the entire story in one sitting because I had to make sure that they ended up together. I love the steamy “throw caution to the wind and let’s worry about tomorrow when it gets here” type of romances. This one exceeded all of my expectations.
The characters were well developed. The author allowed the reader to see the strengths and flaws of each character. The other characters in the book like Ryder’s brothers and Chloe’s friend added depth to the storyline, and it really made me feel like this story was real. I can’t wait to read more about them in upcoming books. This author is now in my must read category, and she’ll be in yours too after reading this book.
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Somebody grab my fan and an ice cold glass of water because this book is on FIYAH!!!!!! I think I loved everything about this book. I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.
Chloe Rivers is my kind of heroine. She’s smart, high-spirited, and has a big heart. Ryder King is all alpha male until he lets his machismo outweigh his good sense and loses his ranch while gambling. Fortunately for Ryder Chloe happens to be an excellent poker player, and she is willing to help him win his ranch back before his family finds out. At the end of the deal Chloe will have tuition paid at her law school and Ryder will have his ranch and the two will part ways never to meet again. Or at least that’s the way it should have been, but love has a way of changing even the hardest of hearts.
I almost cried when Chloe had to deal with her father. I cheered when Ryder stood up for her. I pleaded with Chloe not to leave Ryder. Then I pleaded with Ryder to go after Chloe. So I was definitely drawn into the story. I read the entire story in one sitting because I had to make sure that they ended up together. I love the steamy “throw caution to the wind and let’s worry about tomorrow when it gets here” type of romances. This one exceeded all of my expectations.
The characters were well developed. The author allowed the reader to see the strengths and flaws of each character. The other characters in the book like Ryder’s brothers and Chloe’s friend added depth to the storyline, and it really made me feel like this story was real. I can’t wait to read more about them in upcoming books. This author is now in my must read category, and she’ll be in yours too after reading this book.
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