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Loving A Lawman (A Cattle Creek Novel) by Amy Lillard

Book Description:

As cowboys, the Langston brothers of Cattle Creek, Texas, know it can hurt like hell to fall off a horse. But it can hurt even more to fall in love. . . .

Sheriff Seth Langston is head over heels for local wild child Jessie McAllen and has been for years. The trouble is she has eyes only for Seth’s rodeo star brother, Chase. Even though he considers Jessie his girl, Chase is an incorrigible ladies’ man with a wandering eye and no chance of settling down soon.

Jessie is ready to move away from Cattle Creek to put her feelings for Chase behind her, but after she shares a white-hot kiss with Seth, things get a little complicated. Jessie realizes her heart should have been his all along. And in the face of sudden tragedy, they’ll discover if their newfound passion will tear the Langston men apart or make the family stronger than ever. . . .

My Thoughts:

A Fun and Entertaining Read

It happens.  I pick up a book and say, “I’m just going to read one chapter.”  However, one chapter turns into two, which turns into three, which turns into the whole book.  Yup.  That’s exactly how it went down when I read Loving a Lawman by Amy Lillard.  Why was it so hard to put down?  Here are some of the reasons.

First, It’s a contemporary romance  with a western theme.  This is one of my favorite genres.  It doesn’t matter if it’s current or in the past.  If it’s a western romance, I’m there.

Second, I loved the main characters!  Jessie McAllen, for lack of a better term, is a hot mess, or rather, has a way of ending up in some kind of a hot mess.  She’s “in love” with commitment phobic, bad boy, rodeo star, Chase Langston.  However, unbeknownst to Jessie, kindhearted Sheriff Seth Langston, Chase’s brother, has been in love with her for years.  The two share a passionate kiss and that’s where the surprises and changes begin. 

And that brings me to reason number three.  Loving a Lawman had some unexpected twists and turns that kept me turning the pages, because I had to know what happened next.  The story made me laugh, but at the same time had some gut wrenching parts that had me ready to cry.  I enjoyed how the relationship between Jessie and Seth developed.  I also enjoyed the banter between the two. It was very entertaining.  Although not all contemporary romance stories contain bedroom scenes, this one does have few. 

I found Loving a Lawman to be a fun, romantic, and entertaining read, one that once you get started,  you won’t want to put down.

***In my humble opinion, although there are no graphic scenes, I would recommended this for mature readers. 

*****I received an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions and viewpoints are my own.  

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Author Biography:

I'm a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I've retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I'm from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son-a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, nail polish, and romance novels-not necessarily in that order. I'm a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I'm shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that's why I love to write inspirational romances. The two go hand-in-hand for me.

I have always been intrigued with the Amish culture, their gentle ways and slower-paced lifestyle. (And I love, love, love the fact that they stay married for their lifetime.) But until recently I never thought to blend this interest with my penchant for romance. Okay, okay, I'm a bit old-fashioned and even enjoy the gender roles that are present in this culture. I love to cook and take care of my family. Yes, that's me June Cleaver with a laptop.

I dislike people trying to convince me to read the Twlight series (I'll get to it or I won't, either way I'm good with it), gratuitous violence, and strawberry ice cream. (I know I'm alone on this last one, and again, I'm good with it.)

Favorite movies-(besides HP) French Kiss, Maid of Honor, A Lot Like Love, Just Married, and Sweet Home Alabama. Oh, and Miss Congeniality, Sabrina (both versions) and a 1940′s movie called Dear Ruth. If you haven't seen it, you should! A-dorable. Anything with Doris Day and most all of Marilyn's and Audrey's.