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taniamg's review against another edition
4.0
Finally we read in John’s oldest daughter!!! Maize was amazing and just as strong as all the Bishops lol. Gavin was also amazing and had his work cut out for him with her. At first he was concerned about their ten year age difference but afterwards that was irrelevant. Maize has her moments when I wanted to strangle her when it came to Gavin but when she finally figured out what was right in front of her all these times she finally let her walks down and went for it. Their courting at times gave me anxiety lol but other than that it was very fun to read along with all the cousins and her sister who was a spitfire input. Loved it!!
whiskersandwords's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookmaniacforever's review
5.0
⭐️ 5 "I'll Tame Your Attitude" Stars ⭐️
I’ve been a devoted fan of the Bishop family since the Bishop Brothers Series first released. This second generation of Bishops featured in the Circle B Ranch Series are as interesting as their parents. After the previous novel introduced me to Maize and Gavin’s back story, I just couldn’t wait to finally read Wrangling the Cowboy. This novel didn’t disappoint and is my new favorite in the series. It had me laughing one moment and swooning in the next instant. I was entranced by this well-matched couple!
After their magical one-night-stand, Maize is determined to ignore the tangible connection she felt toward Gavin and keep denying his advances. She’s incredibly driven in her work as the cook at the B&B and has no place to let her heart open up to some cowboy passing through town. She’s just so sassy and the banter with Gavin is delicious to witness. As much as she wants to keep rejecting him, there’s just this undeniable link between them and she feels drawn to his undeniable appeal.
Gavin is a fine mix of charming, alluring and so virile. He’s in his mid-thirties and tired of playing the field. He’s determined to prove to Maize that their one night together was something special. I adored how he doesn’t abandon his courtship despite all his failures at getting the girl of his dreams. He knows what he wants and what they could be together.
Their story is truly so romantic and progresses over the span of a year, so you can say it’s slow burn and captivating. Every moments between them had me hooked and gave me the sweetest sensations. I couldn’t wait for Maize to admit her defeat and give in to her man! As much as the romance is swoon-worthy, they’re also very passionate and combustible!
All the scenes between Maize and her cousins are truly hilarious and so entertaining. Same thing with the guys teasing each others. As it’s always the case, the Bishops are united and prove once again why they’re one of my absolute favorite fictional family.
Wrangling the Cowboy is exactly the kind of book I expected for this couple. I loved every moments of this read that also gave me more reasons to be excited about the upcoming books in the series. Elle and Kenzie’s stories promise to be wonderful too.
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
patticorrea_ecbc's review
5.0
I just love going back to the Circle B Ranch. Each story of the OG's kids makes me want to move there even more. These characters and story lines are just perfect. Maize and Gavin are just too cute for words. She makes me gain weight just from reading what she cooks for him.
5 PERFECT Stars!!!
5 PERFECT Stars!!!
naardsx's review
3.0
I was really looking forward to this story, especially since we first met Maize in Needing Him (her dad's book) so I went into this one with high hopes of loving it—unfortunately it isn't my favourite thus far.
It's not bad by any means, and the ending really made up for the chunk of the book where Maize annoyed me - sorry but she did. However, I felt it fell a little flat for me around the halfway mark and didn't pick back up until after that, which is ultimately why I've opted for 3 Stars rather than 4. It was good but compared to the former 2 in the series, it wasn't as good.
I still loved the comforting feeling I get when diving into this world of the Bishops, and I always look forward to moments with all the family members especially grandma Bishop. I would still recommend this, I can definitely see how many people love it and will love it, unfortunately I wasn't one of them.
It's not bad by any means, and the ending really made up for the chunk of the book where Maize annoyed me - sorry but she did. However, I felt it fell a little flat for me around the halfway mark and didn't pick back up until after that, which is ultimately why I've opted for 3 Stars rather than 4. It was good but compared to the former 2 in the series, it wasn't as good.
I still loved the comforting feeling I get when diving into this world of the Bishops, and I always look forward to moments with all the family members especially grandma Bishop. I would still recommend this, I can definitely see how many people love it and will love it, unfortunately I wasn't one of them.
embrcko's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tone611's review
4.0
I love small town romances. Maize and Gavin are a match made in heaven. I wasn't a huge fan of all the chasing back and forth, especially for someone of their ages, but it made their love even hotter. They start off with a bang-literally. Maize is stubborn as hell, but it makes you love her even more!
suzeseu's review
4.0
After a life of bull riding, travelling and fast women, Gavin is retired from the sport but still looking to stay active in the industry. He takes a job working at Circle B Ranch in a small Texas town. Little did he know that he would be bumping into the sexy Maize again. His one night stand who ghosted him the next morning and who he could not stop thinking about.
Maize is horrified and embarrassed that she indulged in a one night stand. She’s looking for The One and thinks that Gavin can’t offer her what she’s looking for. Little did she realise how persistent Gavin can be...
I didn’t like Maize for the first half of the book. When she realised that Gavin was the new horse trainer she not only refused to acknowledge him but she was blatantly rude to him, which is weird considering that she also would not admit that they had slept together and kept insisting that they had never met before! If she wanted to play that route, she could just politely act like she was meeting him for the first time (which is also silly but not as bad as being a complete bitch towards him for no reason). Bearing in mind that SHE ran out on HIM after their one night stand so I can’t even use the excuse of him bailing the morning after as to why she’s acting so awful towards him.
In real life I would tell her to grow up and for him to find someone more mature to date cos there’s no way I would expect someone to put up with that behaviour!
Okay rant over
Maize is horrified and embarrassed that she indulged in a one night stand. She’s looking for The One and thinks that Gavin can’t offer her what she’s looking for. Little did she realise how persistent Gavin can be...
I didn’t like Maize for the first half of the book. When she realised that Gavin was the new horse trainer she not only refused to acknowledge him but she was blatantly rude to him, which is weird considering that she also would not admit that they had slept together and kept insisting that they had never met before! If she wanted to play that route, she could just politely act like she was meeting him for the first time (which is also silly but not as bad as being a complete bitch towards him for no reason). Bearing in mind that SHE ran out on HIM after their one night stand so I can’t even use the excuse of him bailing the morning after as to why she’s acting so awful towards him.
In real life I would tell her to grow up and for him to find someone more mature to date cos there’s no way I would expect someone to put up with that behaviour!
Okay rant over
cookiecrumble1107's review
4.0
3.5 rounded to 4 stars
Gavin and Mazie’s story really had me melting… Their chemistry is fire! I loved the chase between these two and the grovelling from both characters, it really added to the excitement and suspense of their relationship. Would definitely recommend it! Got to go read Elle and Dr VetDreamy’s book now!!!
Gavin and Mazie’s story really had me melting… Their chemistry is fire! I loved the chase between these two and the grovelling from both characters, it really added to the excitement and suspense of their relationship. Would definitely recommend it! Got to go read Elle and Dr VetDreamy’s book now!!!
orenta's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.5