The Christmas Cowboy (Rodeo Romance)

By: Shanna Hatfield

Narrated by: Luke E. Andreen

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's Summary

Flying from city to city in her job as a busy corporate trainer for a successful direct sales company, Kenzie Beckett doesn't have time for a man. And most certainly not for the handsome cowboy she keeps running into at the airport. Burned twice, she doesn't trust anyone wearing boots and Wranglers, especially someone as charming and handsome as Tate Morgan.

Among the top saddle bronco riders in the rodeo circuit, easy-going Tate Morgan can handle the toughest horse out there, but trying to handle the beautiful Kenzie Beckett is a completely different story.

As the holiday season approaches, this Christmas Cowboy is going to need more than a little mistletoe to win her heart.

©2013 Shana Hatfield (P)2013 Shanna Hatfield

Outstanding wonderful clean romance

Any additional comments?

This author always brings a smile to my face as she gives you a wonderfully written story with such passion but is still able to give you a clean read. The Christmas Cowboy isn't just a Christmas time read but a read for anytime you just want a nice read filled with a little mystery, rodeos, cowboys, a hot tempters lady, that toes the line and pushes just a little with passion. I really enjoyed this read of passing in the night trying to make times for each other when they live hours away along with traveling to get in their way. This author shows if there is a will and love you can make it work.

Kenzie has been burnt before with cheating cowboys. First her father who she adored and than her ex she has no time for men in cowboy boots who do not know how to keep their hands to themselves. She keeps running into Tate every time she gets on a plane. There is just something about him she can't walk away. With many misunderstanding there just doesn't seem to be a way to make this work. Kenzie is just a lovely kind sweet lady who gives so much of herself to those she loves. Love has not been kind to her she has trust issues and doesn't take time to really think things over as she flies off the hand and runs to save her heart.

Tate is just a good old sweet cowboy who never would cheat, he isn't into settling down but with one lady catches his attention it looks more like he just might be hooked. That is if he can get the lady in question to stop jumping to the wrong concussion. He might just have to tie her down to make her listen. The women do seem to love this man as much as I do. He is innocent of all charges. This is a man every woman would be honored to call their own. When he gets hurt it will break your heart he was doing so well but his head isn't in the game. Will he win at love or will he lose all his dreams.

I just loved Tate's father he is a sweet heart and gives Tate words of wisdom. Tate doesn't need them as she chases the women across the country to make her his. You will love each character as this author puts a smile on your face. You have stalkers which will bring danger, love like no other which will last a lifetime.

I listened to this on audio with Luke E. Andreen as the narrator. He does a wonderful job with his tones and emotions as he brings this story to life. You always know which character is talking by his many different voices. You can hear the hurt, passion, love, anger, laughter in his voice and he gives a compelling voice to this wonderful story. This audio flows easy with no breaks or background noise. He makes you fall in love with each character as your heart breaks for Tate and all the misunderstands that comes his way. Luke as a wonderful voice that is smooth and flows easy to the ears. At times he has a very sexy voice that pulls you in and takes you away. I have enjoyed listening to him very much.

This is a well told story with a wonderful plot full of pain, sorrow, loss and love. There will be times you will laugh and others where you are sad. This is one author that knows how to pull on your heartstrings. I love the characters and found this to be a very believable read. At times I forgot it was fiction as the author and narrator took me away to a wonderful ride in the rodeos. If you haven't read the Rodeo Romance this is the one you want to start with. There is still enough time to read both books before the new one comes out.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sweet Romance

This is a sweet romantic story without all the bad language and sex. It gives you that wonderful feeling of true love. The narrator also did a good job.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A Clean Romance For Christmas Or Anytime!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I enjoyed listening to this audio as I worked around the house getting things ready for the Holidays. I have read the book twice and found this was another way to enjoy it.

Have you listened to any of Luke E. Andreen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first time I heard Luke E. Andreen's as a narrator and he made the book come to life for me. Looking forward to listening to him again.

Any additional comments?

Once again, Shanna Hatfield has written a book that you can sit back, relax and enjoy as Luke narrates this beautiful warm Christmas story. Luke brought to life Tate's strong, sensitive and loving cowboy heart as he fell in love with our heroine, Kenzie. Strong, independent and beautiful, Kenzie didn't want anything to do with this handsome rodeo cowboy, she keeps meeting at the airport while she waits for her flights. She's been through that before with another rodeo cowboy and it didn't work out. But Tate is equally determine to get to know this beautiful woman he can't forget about and keeps running into at the airports, as they each fly to different destinations across the country for their jobs.
This audio book is about romance, laughter, caring friends and loving families, just as you come to expect from this author. Her secondary characters are always so well thought out and bring so much to her books. Luke was a wonderful narrator in bringing me so much pleasure as I listened to a favorite book and one I will definitely enjoy again.
This is a very clean romance but never, never boring. JudyE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Love this book...I tuned in often and finished it in two days. Can’t wait to read the next one.

Cheesy little Christmas book

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The narrator had so many errors while reading this. He repeated things and stumbled over words more than once.
It definitely threw the story off. Plus hearing him read the girl parts skewed her personality. Hard to explain that, the voice he used made her words seem different than they probably would have been read.

Would you be willing to try another one of Luke E. Andreen’s performances?

nope. nope.nope.

Any additional comments?

The book was cheesy, predictable and tame. It wasn't the worst book I have listened to.

wonderful

Wonderful story and series! Thoroughly loving these rodeo stars and the woman who can't stay away from them! I love that these are offered in Audio format because that's how I'm enjoying them! Sweet reads, as all of Shanna's are, you just can't go wrong with picking out any of her books! But these contemporary Christmas themed books are perfect for this time of the year! So warm up with your favorite holiday beverage next to a roaring fire and make the most of your free time during such a busy season by relaxing with one of these Rodeo Romance love stories!! Merry Christmas!!