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yodamom's review against another edition
2.0
Tough cowboy Tucker live on his ranch, with his dog and his horse. His comfortable life is changed when he meets a NYC reporter who wants to interview a 'real cowboy" She ends up reviewing him between the sheet and they begin an affair with her traveling to visit him on his ranch. The lust turns to love and so it begins.
There is one big crack in the romance, more than one. She is descended from a long line of vampires and is wanted by Mr. Big Bad Vampire for her monthly visitor. It seems that devouring that will give him the powers to control the world. This Mr. Big bad is also her father. He kidnaps her and it's up to Tucker and the only smart one in the book to save her, the dog. The ending was a cliffhanger, not something I care t follow up on.
I was interested with the story in the beginning, it had a great concept. But when the vampires came in to it went quickly down hill, fast and deep. They were cheesy villains, they acted stereotypical bad B movie vampires. The stupid bits with the cowboy lingo from these upper crust NYC characters ?? I was shaking my head, it was so ridiculous. Was it to be funny ? Maybe, but it feel flat for me. The incest, why ? Why did this guy have to be her father, and why did it have to go there ? Too much, taboo for this reader.
Tucker, he was an idiot. He put everyone in danger. He went to hit his dog for being smart. He risked his father his friends, and no it wasn't a romantic save. His dog was the only character I cheered for. I wanted to rescue him from this story.
I didn't like it. I didn't find it funny. I could not recommend it.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
After witnessing what she believes is the public murder of 20 people, NYC reporter Elizabeth Vaughn she finds herself on the run from what she can only describe as insane people playing at being vampires. Feeling her life is in danger, Lizzie runs to the only place she feels safe, into the arms of her very own cowboy. Showing their resourcefulness, after all they haven’t survived for centuries by being dumb, the vampires manage to track Lizzie down to LonePine, Wyoming with orders to bring her back to NYC.
I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. I found Tucker to be too stereotypical for my liking. I enjoyed him as a character, I just wish he didn’t remind me of every old cowboys movie I’ve ever seen, starting with his trailer and including his busted up, duct taped boots. However, not knowing any real cowboys myself, after all, I am a city girl, what do I know, maybe that is an accurate description of your average cowboy. Tucker wasn’t the only character I found stereotypical. Elita, for instance seemed to play up to the “Trampy Vamp” stereotype. Lizzie, however, I found very realistic. I especially enjoyed how the New Yorker seemed to come out in times of stress. Your average person would give in to hysterics, crying and screaming. Lizzie shows a sarcastic humor and attitude that I found refreshing and familiar. I found myself reading on just to see more of it. Lizzie isn’t the only surprise though. We are also exposed to an average looking vampire and an over weight vampire with a weakness for junk food. Being always exposed to the image of vampires being beautiful and irresistible I found the idea of these guys refreshing. No sparkly vampires to be found here.
If you can get over the verbal explosion of information, this novel will keep you flipping pages. Once started, I found it hard to put it down. It’s as if I needed to know how Tucker, our simple cowboy, would rescue Lizzie from the big city vampires. Will he get there in time? Will Lizzie be seduced to the dark? These are questions that kept me coming back for more. Personally speaking, if this is just the first offering in a series, I can’t wait to read the second. If you enjoy gutsy, hunky cowboys and take charge, no nonsense New Yorkers, I would definitely recommend picking this up and giving it a try.
I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. I found Tucker to be too stereotypical for my liking. I enjoyed him as a character, I just wish he didn’t remind me of every old cowboys movie I’ve ever seen, starting with his trailer and including his busted up, duct taped boots. However, not knowing any real cowboys myself, after all, I am a city girl, what do I know, maybe that is an accurate description of your average cowboy. Tucker wasn’t the only character I found stereotypical. Elita, for instance seemed to play up to the “Trampy Vamp” stereotype. Lizzie, however, I found very realistic. I especially enjoyed how the New Yorker seemed to come out in times of stress. Your average person would give in to hysterics, crying and screaming. Lizzie shows a sarcastic humor and attitude that I found refreshing and familiar. I found myself reading on just to see more of it. Lizzie isn’t the only surprise though. We are also exposed to an average looking vampire and an over weight vampire with a weakness for junk food. Being always exposed to the image of vampires being beautiful and irresistible I found the idea of these guys refreshing. No sparkly vampires to be found here.
If you can get over the verbal explosion of information, this novel will keep you flipping pages. Once started, I found it hard to put it down. It’s as if I needed to know how Tucker, our simple cowboy, would rescue Lizzie from the big city vampires. Will he get there in time? Will Lizzie be seduced to the dark? These are questions that kept me coming back for more. Personally speaking, if this is just the first offering in a series, I can’t wait to read the second. If you enjoy gutsy, hunky cowboys and take charge, no nonsense New Yorkers, I would definitely recommend picking this up and giving it a try.
bigotterbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars
Above average twist on the usual vampire romance story. I liked the character of Tucker and thought he 'read' true to life as a regular guy/cowboy trying to make sense of all the vampire stuff being thrown at him. The Lizzie character was very one-dimensional and I didn't much like her or care whether she became a vampire or whatever. There were many great peripheral characters that could have been fleshed out and really added to the story. The dog was a hoot! Overall, not bad and there were some really good bits mixed in with alot of jibber jabber and running around. This is the first in a series and probably the only one of them I will read. I was given a copy of the book-the review is my own opinion.
Above average twist on the usual vampire romance story. I liked the character of Tucker and thought he 'read' true to life as a regular guy/cowboy trying to make sense of all the vampire stuff being thrown at him. The Lizzie character was very one-dimensional and I didn't much like her or care whether she became a vampire or whatever. There were many great peripheral characters that could have been fleshed out and really added to the story. The dog was a hoot! Overall, not bad and there were some really good bits mixed in with alot of jibber jabber and running around. This is the first in a series and probably the only one of them I will read. I was given a copy of the book-the review is my own opinion.
kesseki's review against another edition
3.0
From what I've read so far, this seems like it's right up my alley. I love a good piece of vampire fiction (guilty pleasures, in these dark, trying times of Twilight), and adding cowboys to the mix just seems to make it all the better.
WIP Review:
It sticks to some of the conventions of vampire mythology (they burn to a crisp in the sunlight, and religious objects can hurt them if belief is held by the person/vampire), and some things have been abandoned (such as garlic acting as a repellent). What sets this apart from most other vampire fiction that I've read is a heavy tie in to Biblical tales and themes. Overall the lore is believable and interesting without going overboard.
Lizzie and Tucker are very different but play off each other very well. Lizzie is an inquisitive and tough city girl and must acclimate to being the queen of vampires. Tucker is your average cowpoke who has lived all his life in a small rural town. When the POV switches between them it is interesting to note their different ways of thinking and talking; Lizzie is more straightforward, and you can practically hear the drawl in Tucker's text.
Overall not perfect, and the ending felt rushed somehow. There are a few mysteries left unexplained (like the locket Lizzie's mother left her, that is indicated as having some kind of secret but never used in the story) that may be solved in subsequent entries in the series. Still, this is a fine example of vampire fiction and I look forward to reading more.
WIP Review:
It sticks to some of the conventions of vampire mythology (they burn to a crisp in the sunlight, and religious objects can hurt them if belief is held by the person/vampire), and some things have been abandoned (such as garlic acting as a repellent). What sets this apart from most other vampire fiction that I've read is a heavy tie in to Biblical tales and themes. Overall the lore is believable and interesting without going overboard.
Lizzie and Tucker are very different but play off each other very well. Lizzie is an inquisitive and tough city girl and must acclimate to being the queen of vampires. Tucker is your average cowpoke who has lived all his life in a small rural town. When the POV switches between them it is interesting to note their different ways of thinking and talking; Lizzie is more straightforward, and you can practically hear the drawl in Tucker's text.
Overall not perfect, and the ending felt rushed somehow. There are a few mysteries left unexplained (like the locket Lizzie's mother left her, that is indicated as having some kind of secret but never used in the story) that may be solved in subsequent entries in the series. Still, this is a fine example of vampire fiction and I look forward to reading more.
ipross's review against another edition
4.0
What's more different than a cowboy and a city girl? How about a cowboy and a city girl who happens to be a vampire queen? As incongruous as that sounds, the characters seem to make it work. As a city girl myself, I found Lizzie's sarcasm and attitude during her capture to be hilarious. The New York attitude shone through every word and gesture. Tucker was a bit of a stereotype, the broke cowboy, living in his trailer with nothing but a dog and his horse for company. Stereotypes aside though, I found myself enjoying this book. What's not to like? You have a hunky cowboy, a gutsy heroine and an atypical overweight vampire with a fondness for junk food. Can't wait to read book 2!
kermittuesday's review against another edition
5.0
The best recommendation I can give for any book is to be eagerly anticipating the follow up and I am desperate to read the next Cowboy and Vampire book!
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Really good book, really enjoyed the characters, though having Vampire capitalized each time was a bit annoying. Oh, well, very enjoyable story, can't wait to read Blood and Whiskey!
lucyann12345's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from my sister in law as an early Christmas present. It incorporated two of my guilty pleasures with both cowboys and vampires but we were both unsure of how good it would be.
I think it’s safe to say that I really loved it seeing as though I read it in one enthralled sitting and ordered the next two on next day delivery that night.
The book followers Tucker (a hilarious cowboy) and Lizzie (the love of his life with a very unpleasant destiny ahead of her). I really do not want to give too much of the plot away as I think you have to read the book to truly get the most out of it and wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone.
The book moves at a good pace and I fell for the characters more and more as the book goes on. Even Rex, Tucker's dog, has his own personality and is actually one of my favourite characters.
I loved the complex history of the vampires' existence and the religious aspect which is expertly incorporated into the story. I think this is what sets it apart from other vampire books I have read. It sticks to the good old fashioned notions of vampires, they are not sparkly, all good, misunderstood creatures that you fins in so many of today's novels. Yet new ideas that work well with the concept are brought in and left me dying (excuse the pun) to know more.
I would recommend this book, but be warned you may not want to put it down once you have started.
I think it’s safe to say that I really loved it seeing as though I read it in one enthralled sitting and ordered the next two on next day delivery that night.
The book followers Tucker (a hilarious cowboy) and Lizzie (the love of his life with a very unpleasant destiny ahead of her). I really do not want to give too much of the plot away as I think you have to read the book to truly get the most out of it and wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone.
The book moves at a good pace and I fell for the characters more and more as the book goes on. Even Rex, Tucker's dog, has his own personality and is actually one of my favourite characters.
I loved the complex history of the vampires' existence and the religious aspect which is expertly incorporated into the story. I think this is what sets it apart from other vampire books I have read. It sticks to the good old fashioned notions of vampires, they are not sparkly, all good, misunderstood creatures that you fins in so many of today's novels. Yet new ideas that work well with the concept are brought in and left me dying (excuse the pun) to know more.
I would recommend this book, but be warned you may not want to put it down once you have started.
shellygreninger's review against another edition
4.0
Full review posted on my blog {Dive} Under the Cover
I quite enjoyed this book. I read this one to prepare myself to participate in the upcoming blog tour for the 2nd book. First of all I need to talk about the cover, it's pretty eye catching isn't it? Talk about a cover pulling you in to read a book, this one did that for me. The cover for the next book is just as good. I must confess that I never thought that I would enjoy a book with cowboy in the same title as vampire. It's just two things that I don't put together. Tucker, the cowboy, is the one of the best parts of this story.
This is a very unique twist on Vampire lore, drawing deep parallels to The Bible. The world built here is very complex and dark complete with it's own prophecy. I have to admit by being a little skeeved at how Lizzie fits into this particular prophecy, but I have to give major points for originality! Some of the general vampire "rules" apply, but there are some that go beyond explanation, and those lost me just a little, but I am hoping that they will be fleshed out a little as the story progresses.
I didn't mind that the story opens with Lizzie and Tucker already involved with each other. How they met is touched on in memories and that was enough for me. I think that the story here isn't about that, it's about how they cope with what happens afterward that matters most. I don't like that I didn't really get a clear picture in my head of what they look like though. There isn't any real description of them, so I didn't really "see" them clearly. I think that a lot of their personalities show through in the way that they are voiced though.
I am one of those readers who prefers that the story be told all in one POV, but I actually liked that this one switches. It not only switches from 1st person between Lizzie and Tucker, but it switches into 3rd person when covering other characters. This didn't bother me and it didn't mess with the flow of the story. I enjoyed reading Tuckers POV, he is ALL cowboy and you can feel it when you read from his POV. Then it switches to Lizzie and she is all city girl and all that "cowboy" just drops away. It lends a real authenticity to each character and makes you feel like you are really getting to know them.
There are some great supporting characters in this story, not the least of which is Rex, Tucker's dog who goes everywhere with him. I am looking forward to reading the next book to see what happens to some of my favorites.
Tucker and Lizzie are pulled into the middle of a war that they weren't the least bit prepared for. Lizzie has a big role to play in this story which is really just beginning. They are in for a tough road, I think, while she learns just what her future holds. I can't wait to see how it ends.
I quite enjoyed this book. I read this one to prepare myself to participate in the upcoming blog tour for the 2nd book. First of all I need to talk about the cover, it's pretty eye catching isn't it? Talk about a cover pulling you in to read a book, this one did that for me. The cover for the next book is just as good. I must confess that I never thought that I would enjoy a book with cowboy in the same title as vampire. It's just two things that I don't put together. Tucker, the cowboy, is the one of the best parts of this story.
This is a very unique twist on Vampire lore, drawing deep parallels to The Bible. The world built here is very complex and dark complete with it's own prophecy. I have to admit by being a little skeeved at how Lizzie fits into this particular prophecy, but I have to give major points for originality! Some of the general vampire "rules" apply, but there are some that go beyond explanation, and those lost me just a little, but I am hoping that they will be fleshed out a little as the story progresses.
I didn't mind that the story opens with Lizzie and Tucker already involved with each other. How they met is touched on in memories and that was enough for me. I think that the story here isn't about that, it's about how they cope with what happens afterward that matters most. I don't like that I didn't really get a clear picture in my head of what they look like though. There isn't any real description of them, so I didn't really "see" them clearly. I think that a lot of their personalities show through in the way that they are voiced though.
I am one of those readers who prefers that the story be told all in one POV, but I actually liked that this one switches. It not only switches from 1st person between Lizzie and Tucker, but it switches into 3rd person when covering other characters. This didn't bother me and it didn't mess with the flow of the story. I enjoyed reading Tuckers POV, he is ALL cowboy and you can feel it when you read from his POV. Then it switches to Lizzie and she is all city girl and all that "cowboy" just drops away. It lends a real authenticity to each character and makes you feel like you are really getting to know them.
There are some great supporting characters in this story, not the least of which is Rex, Tucker's dog who goes everywhere with him. I am looking forward to reading the next book to see what happens to some of my favorites.
Tucker and Lizzie are pulled into the middle of a war that they weren't the least bit prepared for. Lizzie has a big role to play in this story which is really just beginning. They are in for a tough road, I think, while she learns just what her future holds. I can't wait to see how it ends.