Her Second Chance Cowboy

Debut author, Makeena Lee wrote a wonderful, second chance, with off the charts chemistry romance featuring James and Reese in Her Second Chance Cowboy. We have successful wealthy cowboy James MacLachlan running his large family ranch and starting an equine therapy program for kids with special needs. As an child he watched his father destroyed after the death of his mother in childbirth; his father’s true love. James refuses to allow that to happen to him and would never consider marriage and children; only casual relationships for this cowboy. Photographer Reese Turner returns to Cypress Creek, Texas in order to complete a photo assignment National Geographic, another photo assignment for a company she’s freelanced with, and hoping to buy back her grandparents’ cottage. After some rather bad romances she’s sworn off men to focus on her career; besides, the marriage and children she desires can wait, she hopes. Then she encounters an old boyfriend and finds the magnetism between them is still there. Not only are still attracted to each other but they have off the chart, sizzling chemistry and are able to create fireworks. They figure they can live together, create a fantasy life, and then Reese will leave town to chase after her dream job. One problem is that James has trust issues and ends things with Reese whenever he finds out she’s done something he doesn’t care for. Then he finds out the truth, forgives her, and wants her back. Until he can overcome his need to always be right they will never reach a happily ever after. I will say my favorite part of the story is having James and Reese finding the clues left by his great-grandfather and grandfather as well as Reese’s grandmother. Ms. Lee wrote a wonderful, emotional and sizzling story that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with magnetism, chemistry, and charming characters giving James and Reese a second chance to find that happily ever after; even with some divine intervention. I highly recommend Her Second Chance Cowboy to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I love a good second chance story and throw in a cowboy, a mysterious twist in the form of a treasure hunt and you've got yourself a bell ringer! What happens when Reese returns to Cypress Creek in hopes of buying her late grandmothers cottage back and runs into her high school flame James,that broke her heart into pieces. While Reese who is now a photographer putting together a portfolio hoping to land a job with National Geographic, finds she has plenty to photograph in her old town, including one sweaty, shirtless cowboy. James now owns the land that her Grandmothers cottage sits on. Reese has good memories of the cottage and her grandmother and really wants it to be her home base, hoping to get that job she is chasing. Both she and James have some things to work out, meanwhile his grandparents, I adored both of them- set them off on a treasure hunt of sorts. Mysterious clues to decipher and finding their way to the next clue. Neither they nor the reader know where this will lead. I really liked Reese and her friend Lila, I struggled with James at times because he just didn't step up his game. For an adult and successful businessman, he seemed a little clueless about personal relationships, obviously he failed in some serious ways with Reese. Made me want to give him a good kick in the pants, however it did keep me interested just the same. What will happen if Lila gets the cottage and her dream job? Does she leave or try and should she try and find a job locally that would work for her? And what lies at the end of the treasure hunt and her relationship with James? You'll have to read this one to find out. I was hanging on by my thumbs until the very end. Great debut book from Makenna!

I am always on the lookout for a “new” author, and decided to give this cowboy story a try. The story centers around James MacLachlan and Reese Turner. These two were HS sweethearts but the young relationship ended up badly and she left town. Leaving James brokenhearted and only interested in casual relationships. Nowadays Reese is a well respected photographer gunning for a National Geographic assignment. She is back in Cypress Creek with the intent of buying back her grandparents home. James has become a wealthy rancher. One who now owns Reese’s grandparents former home. While trying to navigate the attraction neither wants, they also are trying to figure out who’s buying ranch land for development. Will they solve the mystery? Will they get a second chance at love? Or will it all be a memory left behind? A story with an engaging plot and one that left me wanting to read more stories by this author. I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Entangled: Amara. The opinions expressed are solely my own.