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A review by bluejaybrambles
Countess in Cowboy Boots by Jodi O'Donnell
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Countess in Cowboy Boots centers around Lacey who has just moved back to her small hometown in Texas after a widely publicized "fairy tale" marriage. She's just trying to get back on her feet, build her sense of self-worth and something for the future, but her reputation as "America's Cinderella" keeps getting in the way, as well as her feelings for the handsome rancher Will Profitt complicating things.
I'm rating this a 3 out of 5 stars because in my opinion it's a decent, solid romance novel. It can be kind of messy and tropey in parts, but that's often par for the course for the romance genre. I appreciated how much the leads were able to communicate their boundaries and needs with each other, by the end of the book O'Donnell had convinced me these two would be able to last long term. It's also very reserved in regards to being a horny book compared to other romance novels, if that's something that entices you or turns you away.
I'm rating this a 3 out of 5 stars because in my opinion it's a decent, solid romance novel. It can be kind of messy and tropey in parts, but that's often par for the course for the romance genre. I appreciated how much the leads were able to communicate their boundaries and needs with each other, by the end of the book O'Donnell had convinced me these two would be able to last long term. It's also very reserved in regards to being a horny book compared to other romance novels, if that's something that entices you or turns you away.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
The main character has recently left an extremely emotionally abusive relationship and she is dealing with the trauma of that throughout. Additionally, her ex shows up and tries to manipulate her back into a position where he can control her again.