Reviews for Mistletoe in texas Texas Rodeo Series, Book 5. [electronic resource] :

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Has-been rodeo bullfighter Hank Brookman is returning to Texas after running off a couple years ago, leaving his problems behind. Now he's ready to make amends, especially with Grace McKenna, a childhood friend with whom he shared a one-night hookup just before he left town. Grace has always loved Hank, but since he left her heartbroken and with a huge secret, she's had to learn to rely on herself. Hank knows it'll be an uphill battle to get her to trust him again, but what better time for forgiveness than Christmas? Dell's latest entry in the Texas Rodeo series, following Fearless in Texas (2018), is a gorgeously written second-chance romance. It's also an exciting and authentic look into the world of rodeo and a deep exploration of family, both biological and chosen. Some superfluous plot points draw out the story a little longer than necessary, but the characters and world are so well crafted that readers won't mind the extra pages. Dell continues to be a standout in western romance.--Jenna Friebel Copyright 2018 Booklist


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Dell (Fearless in Texas) skillfully continues her contemporary Western Texas Rodeo series with an able take on one of romance's most enduring tropes: a secret baby. Hank Brookman left Earnest, Tex., as a cocky bullfighter determined to set the rodeo world on fire-until one mistake destroyed his career and sent him into an emotional spiral he almost couldn't pull out of. Hometown girl Grace McKenna has always loved Hank, even if he only saw her as a friend. But after a one-night stand with him leaves her pregnant, she heads to Oregon, where a lesbian couple adopts her baby. Now an athletic trainer at the Earnest high school, Grace is relatively happy-until Hank comes back to town and she is forced to reveal her secret. Dell's expertise in the rodeo and ranching worlds shines through, providing authenticity and a colorful background. A subplot involving Hank's estranged, crotchety father and the intriguing, plain-spoken Native American woman who helped Hank rebuild his life add satisfying depth. With only a smattering of Christmas window dressing, this touching tale of redemption and forgiveness immerses readers in a world they won't want to leave. Agent: Holly Root, Root Literary. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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