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tales_of_a_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Buck is the younger brother of Clint, who we met in Saddle Up. The tv producers of Saddle Up want Buck to play up the romance in the show with the female contestants. Not wanting to do that, Buck tells the producers he's engaged. The only problem is that he is single with no romantic ties to anyone. Enter Penny, a massage therapist who is trying to save money to buy her dream house. Penny and Buck are not strangers either, the two met when they were in high school and shared their first kiss. Something happened though and now Penny hates Buck, but yet still agreed to be his fake fiancée.
This book had potential, except I didn't like Penny. She's held a grudge from 10 years ago, when Buck was 17 and hasn't realized he's not the same boy he was back then. The enemies to lovers trope is one of my favorites and while I liked Buck, I just didn't care for Penny. She wasn't sassy; she was at times bitter and cold. I also couldn't understand how fast she turned from hot to cold. This book did have some steamy scenes, but it wasn't my favorite. I am looking forward to Tristan's story though after seeing him in this book and knowing what his story is going to be about.
This book had potential, except I didn't like Penny. She's held a grudge from 10 years ago, when Buck was 17 and hasn't realized he's not the same boy he was back then. The enemies to lovers trope is one of my favorites and while I liked Buck, I just didn't care for Penny. She wasn't sassy; she was at times bitter and cold. I also couldn't understand how fast she turned from hot to cold. This book did have some steamy scenes, but it wasn't my favorite. I am looking forward to Tristan's story though after seeing him in this book and knowing what his story is going to be about.
lemonbalmlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A misunderstanding from their childhood and a fake engagement all set on a ranch filming a reality tv show - a fun story.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Buck chose the lesser of two evils and it worked out for both him and Penny. Penny really is a cool chick and I like that they both insecure but they found their way to each other.
Omg her dog cracked me up.
I really like the dynamic of the whole family and even though they’re in this reality show we don’t really get a lot of that which is kind of nice because I was really thinking that was gonna be overly excessive nothing I was interested in. So I’m glad that it’s more focussed around the family.
I’m enjoying the narration I will say I wish female narrator gave a little bit of discussion between the female characters because Penny sounds exactly like mama, Ever and Sara.
Omg her dog cracked me up.
I really like the dynamic of the whole family and even though they’re in this reality show we don’t really get a lot of that which is kind of nice because I was really thinking that was gonna be overly excessive nothing I was interested in. So I’m glad that it’s more focussed around the family.
I’m enjoying the narration I will say I wish female narrator gave a little bit of discussion between the female characters because Penny sounds exactly like mama, Ever and Sara.
leighanneprin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
There are some authors I will give up sleep for, and Kim Loraine is one. No matter the romance sub-genre, she captivates me and keeps me enthralled. While I love her paranormal, I tend to drift towards the contemporary and this cowboy series could not get any better. The Rykers are incredible. This one features the second brother, Buck. He is approached to have a budding romance on their new reality tv show, but has no interest in being the center of attention. He decides to get himself a fake fiance to take the heat off, but another kind of heat is beginning to build. Penny has always been attracted to Buck. Hurt as a teenager, she isn't sure this idea of his will work, but she needs the money. Will these two be able to fool the cameras? Sexy, flirty, funny, this book has it all. Buck is impossible not to fall for. Swoony, thoughtful and good looking, it's too hard not to love him. Penny is feisty and determined, yet her heart is saying something else. I loved it! The history, the show, the couple, the family interaction, the friends they make, and the way Buck says Sugar. And then we get cousin Travis, the hot fire fighter that I just have to wonder if we will get more for him later (do I sense a spinoff for a Golden Beach revival?)! I love this family, and can't wait for Tristan!
Kim Loraine knows how to cast her characters and this team is phenomenal. Aaron Shedlock brings out that Texas twang, and pulls us in with his seductive drawl. Every time he says Sugar, I was melting! He finds all the facets of Buck and lets us see the heart of this cowboy. Newcomer Stella Hunter is fast moving up on my radar. I am loving her performances. She is fantastic as she delves into the personality of her characters and nails each nuance. Loved this narration!
Kim Loraine knows how to cast her characters and this team is phenomenal. Aaron Shedlock brings out that Texas twang, and pulls us in with his seductive drawl. Every time he says Sugar, I was melting! He finds all the facets of Buck and lets us see the heart of this cowboy. Newcomer Stella Hunter is fast moving up on my radar. I am loving her performances. She is fantastic as she delves into the personality of her characters and nails each nuance. Loved this narration!
lucyanna's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
ilsesboeken's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. Would have loved to see some more scenes between Buck and Penny and how their relationship grew.
sandizzlereads's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this!
I love when an author takes a trope that we all know and makes it her own! Kim Loraine has a talent for this, she took the fake relationship between Buck and Penny and gave us what we wanted, no what we needed.
We are back at the Ryker Ranch but this time we get to know Buck Ryker, a real rancher/cowboy with a hard alpha shell, until Penny comes along and cracks it to show us the vulnerability that Buck doesn’t want anyone to see.
This is a sweet romance with just enough sizzle. It will bring you back to Montana and you won’t want to leave! And thankfully you won’t have to yet as there is at least one more Ryker Ranch story on the way. This was a wonderful addition to this series and you don’t want to miss out on it!
I love when an author takes a trope that we all know and makes it her own! Kim Loraine has a talent for this, she took the fake relationship between Buck and Penny and gave us what we wanted, no what we needed.
We are back at the Ryker Ranch but this time we get to know Buck Ryker, a real rancher/cowboy with a hard alpha shell, until Penny comes along and cracks it to show us the vulnerability that Buck doesn’t want anyone to see.
This is a sweet romance with just enough sizzle. It will bring you back to Montana and you won’t want to leave! And thankfully you won’t have to yet as there is at least one more Ryker Ranch story on the way. This was a wonderful addition to this series and you don’t want to miss out on it!
catyreads's review against another edition
4.0
*clears throat* buck ryker… 🤠🤠yeehaw cowboy i enjoyed this book very much. i don’t know why but i liked buck and penny a lot more than clint and ever.
i think the trope (fake fiance) was done well and wasn’t rushed. i liked that this book was longer than the first which gave it a bit more time to flesh out the story. it would’ve been interesting if the book was dual timelines (10 years ago and present day) but all in all, i really liked this one!
i think the trope (fake fiance) was done well and wasn’t rushed. i liked that this book was longer than the first which gave it a bit more time to flesh out the story. it would’ve been interesting if the book was dual timelines (10 years ago and present day) but all in all, i really liked this one!