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Allie quickly retrieves her grandmother, and lands herself a job fixing up the Lucky Penny. What neither Allie or Blake expect is for sparks to fly. Will the Lucky Penny finally be lucky? This is the perfect read to settle in with on a cold, stormy day as it is sweet, light, fluffy and packed with all kinds of humor and feel good.

Brown knows how to write romance, and her books are perfect for comfort reading. I know I will always get a fantastic romance, a few giggles, and that I will finish with a big smile. If you need a pick me up book for winter, don't hesitate, grab this one. Allie is not your typical gal. She is feisty, head strong, and she is a capable carpenter. Nothing sweet and feminine about Allie.

She has sworn off love and men after her divorce to her high school sweetheart seven years ago. Blake is a bad boy cowboy, who with his good lucks and charm, has had many a woman. These days, Blake is leaving his bad boy behind, and preparing to settle down and become a rancher. I liked how down to earth he was, and how nice. He may have a bad boy image, but in reality, he is a big old teddy bear. Leading the cast is Irene, Allie's grandmother. Irene is in the early stages of dementia, and at times, she is very confused.

However, that doesn't stop her. Irene is sharp tongued and downright funny, a straight shooter if you will. Deke, Allie's best friend, is a sweetheart and all around good guy, even if is taste in women is questionable. Allie's sister, Lizzy, with her religious streak and good girl image is entertaining as well.

I love how realistic and fun the characters are. With any small town, you can be sure that tongues wag with gossip, and that is indeed the case in this book. I like, though, how things took a nice turn with the three notorious girl gossips and how the town came out and supported their own. I thought it was perfectly paced, and I enjoyed seeing it play out. When it did get to the heat, it was sizzling and tasteful.

I will be interested to see what happens to Lizzie. And The Not So Much: I was disappointed, though, that Allie never got to the bottom of Irene's infatuation with the Lucky Penny and Walter. What really happened between Irene and Walter? I am hoping Irene will return in the next book. However, I found that I wanted to know a bit more about him.

How did he and Allie become such close friends? Did he ever tell Allie about his feelings for her in the past? Something is definitely up with her, I am expecting more in a future book. Wild Cowboy Ways is a lovely comfort read. This book has a terrific cast of characters, wonderful small town setting, a sizzling romance and a feisty grandma. This is a book that you can pick up and settle in with on a stormy day. It will make you laugh and swoon. I had a terrific time with this one, and I am eager for more.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review. Posted Rainy Day Ramblings. She has had her heart broken one to many times and is not about to fall for Blake. But once she gets to know him it is hard to stay away and with her Grandma shaking things up, she has her hands full trying to keep a distance from her sexy neighbor.

Blake and his brother and cousin bought the Lucky Penny Ranch and are bound and determined to make it work even after hearing all the others before that have given up. But when he arrives and see the problems with the house and gets his sexy neighbor to do some work on his house he finds it hard to keep away from her.

After spending time with her and her family he finds her is falling for her more and more. Loved this new series by Carolyn Brown. Brown has in store for the other two partners in the Lucky Penny Ranch and I hope to see more from the wacky, funny Grandma Irene. What a great way to bring in her antics to shack up the people in her life.

What a great way to bring in her antics to shake up the people in her life. Review copy provided for an honest review. Dec 19, 1-Click Addict Support Group rated it really liked it. It is nigh on impossible for me to turn down a sexy cowboy, especially a WILD and sexy one. Which is what Blake Dawson is Having acquired the poorly named Lucky Penny Ranch—apparently the least lucky bit of land in all of Texas—Blake Dawson is determined to make a go of it, and prove all the naysayers wrong. And to do that, he'll need the help of the luscious carpenter next door, Allie Logan.

Allie is not the type to fall for and land an untamable cowboy. She's been burned once before, so tr It is nigh on impossible for me to turn down a sexy cowboy, especially a WILD and sexy one. She's been burned once before, so trusting Blake isn't something that's going to come easily to her—despite the fact she can't keep him out of her mind.

Now Blake is determined to win Allie over as well as succeed on his new ranch—but will he be able to do it? This book was a good time. I really enjoyed both Allie and Blake, and their instant, swoony chemistry. It was a lot of fun to see them fight their attraction—even though it was clear that they were inevitable. Allie's family provided good friction, determined as they were to stop her from making a mistake with Blake, but I did find it a little over the top and overwhelming on occasion—especially Allie's naive sister, Lizzy.

However, it worked well to not only cause some interesting tension but also to pique my interest for the next Lucky Penny Ranch book, which I'm hoping will be this couple's siblings I'm also looking forward to hopefully seeing more of Deke, that charming, friendly and playful cowboy that was a source of fun and a voice of reason on occasion. He was my favorite of all these characters—although the wild Blake was delicious in his own way—and he definitely deserves his own HEA.

While this one could be termed instalove, I had less concerns about that than I did the sometimes back-and-forth musings of Allie and Blake, which left me a touch bewildered at times. However, they made a good match, and Wild Cowboy Ways made a good start to a new series. I won't be saying no to more! The ranch may not have had good luck but Blake is determined to turn that around—especially if Allie Logan is around to help.

Allie, on the other hand, is attracted to the charming cowboy but is trying to resist, with the able help of her own family no less. Allie is strong and really wanting to do the right thing. I love how both she and Blake interact with her grandmother.

Funny, sweet and sexy all rolled into one, this is a sweet romance to fill all the corners. Dec 14, Sia McKye rated it really liked it. Sparks fly when a hunky cowboy meets a sexy and feisty carpenter and then there's Grandma They also make me wish I could sit down and visit with some of he Sparks fly when a hunky cowboy meets a sexy and feisty carpenter and then there's Grandma They also make me wish I could sit down and visit with some of her characters.

Her cowboy stories are romance, yes, but there is so much more to them than just the romance—although that is always well done and is real. What I like is the full range of emotions the characters show whether they be the main or secondary characters. Just as in real life that background impacts on people so it is with the main characters. When you consider this ranch has had a revolving door of owners, through the years, with same idea and none have succeeded.

The community hardly bothers to get to know any new owner of the ranch because they never stay. This presented a lot of laughter as I read. Of course, Blake, being a bit of a player appreciates the attention but is determined not to be distracted from his focus on the ranch. Allie tries to keep her distance but there are a few problems with that. One, her grandmother, who is in the beginning stages of alzheimers and mistakes Blake for a former lover that used to live at the Lucky Penny years ago.

Grandma cracked me up with her shenanigans but it also made me sad for what she was dealing with. She is a fun character, though! Of course he has also noticed she has some mouth watering curves… Wild Cowboy Ways was a just a fun and involving story to read!

While there are many satisfying layers to this story, the focus is on the budding romance between Blake and Allie. The sizzle of chemistry between these two kept me turning the pages. I genuinely liked both and wanted to see them get together. A hard-working cowboy with some wild ways wants a fresh start and a woman with a bruised heart find each other on a bad luck ranch in a small busy-body ranch town. Hopefully they can make their own good luck as they put off enough sizzle to melt the winter ice and snow.

If only they can both get past their gun-shy pasts and see what they've got in front of them. I was excited when I saw the author was putting out a new series about flirty, hardworking handsome cowboys, sassy down home ladies, sma A hard-working cowboy with some wild ways wants a fresh start and a woman with a bruised heart find each other on a bad luck ranch in a small busy-body ranch town.

I was excited when I saw the author was putting out a new series about flirty, hardworking handsome cowboys, sassy down home ladies, small town quirkiness, and all around warmhearted country romance. It was like slipping into comfortable clothes and curling up for a long cozy visit as soon as I opened the first page and all the way through to the finish. He, his brother, and his cousin went in to buy the ranch cheap because of its notorious reputation of being unlucky for it's owners. Blake has a long to-do list that needs doing before his brother can bring the first herd of cattle in the spring.

Spearheading their efforts, Blake must fix up the house, get the overgrown mesquite and cactus torn out of the fields, fences repaired, and somehow ingratiate himself with the folks of Dry Creek. He's the wild Dawson brother, but Blake is using this fresh start with the Lucky Penny as his fresh start on changing his reputation.

As Blake works on his list, he is startled when an old woman barges into his house and starts calling him Walter. It doesn't take him long to work out that her mind is in the past. He calls the only number he has, the feed store, and Lizzie, the gal on the other end of the line helps him out.

Help comes in the form of Allie, Irene's granddaughter and his neighbor. Allie already got burned badly by a man so plans to steer clear of any others for the rest of her life, but Blake sure makes her determination weaken as he treats her grandma well, respects Allie's choice to work as a carpenter and hires her, and then goes on with his country boy charm to wear down her walls.

Things heat up quickly in Dry Creek with the ladies all on the hunt for the new bachelor, an old lady who wanders in and out of lucidity, a stuck up sister set to marry the wrong guy, a creepy suitor, the return of the exes, clandestine bars in a dry county, cooking, visiting, and gossip, and of course a reluctant romance tossed in for good measure. Like the usual from this author, this was a nice blend of humor, hijinks, and down home country living and romancing.

The characters are quirky yet believable and engaging. The story meanders a bit, but never drifts too far from the main plot path. I like the strong sense of family and community that surrounds the main characters and their story. And I also enjoyed the large circle of secondary characters that are lively and entertaining. Allie had the most growing to do. She started out mean toward Blake and a little judgemental, but as her story unwound, her attitude and actions made sense. She was attracted to him and already had folks telling her he was bad news so she was in defense mode when he started up some innocent flirting because he was attracted to her, too.

Allie broke the mold when she chose to be a handywoman and carpenter, but her earlier mistake with a childhood sweetheart was how folks defined her and she defined herself. It was great seeing her come to life again and show some spirit when Blake came around and made it clear he thought she was beautiful and special even in her grungy work clothes and covered in drywall dust.

Blake started out iffy for me because he was such a charmer. He said he wanted to live down his reputation and yet at first he flirted with nearly every woman in his path. But then he buckled down and set about focusing on the ranch and Allie. I was all in by the time the poor guy had a few moments that looked bad, but he was totally innocent and it got Allie riled up at him. And seriously who could resist the guy- hardworking, handsome, cowboy who treats his lady right. So, I had a fantastic time with this one and most definitely recommend it for those who enjoy light, humorous and heartwarming down home country romance.

My thanks to Forever for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Feb 17, Susan rated it it was amazing Shelves: Another fun hot cowboy and sassy woman romance from the author. Blake, his brother and his cousin have bought the rundown Lucky Penny Ranch, hoping to turn it into a successful cattle ranch. Though Blake has been known for his way with the ladies, he's ready to leave his wild ways behind and settle down to life as a rancher. He's the first of the three to move to the ranch and has begun preparing the land and trying to get the house in order.

Allie is feisty and determined to live her way. She h Another fun hot cowboy and sassy woman romance from the author. She has sworn off men after divorcing her cheating husband seven years earlier. She's also a darn good carpenter and proud of what she does. She lives at home with her sister Lizzy, her mother Katy, and her grandmother Irene.

Blake and Allie meet when Grandma Irene wanders into his house looking for someone named Walter. Blake keeps his head, plays along and calls the feed store the only local number he has hoping someone knows who she is and can help. The voice on the phone promises to send someone right away, and it isn't long before Allie shows up. When he finds out what Allie does, he looks at it as a perfect opportunity to get to know her better, even though settling down isn't in his plans yet. She feels an attraction to him also, but trusting another man isn't going to be easy for her.

It was fun to see them fight the attraction that neither could deny. With Allie working on the repairs to his house, it's the perfect opportunity for them to get to know each other without any pressure. I loved Blake's respect for the job Allie does, something that she isn't used to from the other men she knows.

I also liked the way that Allie saw that Blake's charming ways were the honest variety, not the smarmy methods of her ex-husband. These two things went a long way toward softening her attitude toward him. I loved seeing their growing friendship develop into something more. Both are up front about their baggage. When rough spots crop up they are able to deal with them in a mature manner once their tempers have a chance to cool down. I loved his proposal at the end, as all his intentions get overwhelmed by his feelings for her.

As always with a Carolyn Brown book, the people surrounding the main characters are integral to the story. She excels at her small town development with a variety of interesting people. First and foremost is Grandma Irene. The poor woman is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers, so you have to feel sorry for her, but it sure does lead to some crazy antics.

I love her pursuit of "Walter" and really hope to learn more about their relationship in later books. She is a woman with lots of sass, and when she is with it, her love for her family is obvious. Allie's sister Lizzy drove me nuts for most of the book. She is engaged to a wannabe preacher and her attempts to control Allie were irritating.

She was also completely blind to how creepy the guy she's trying to push on Allie is. Her fiance isn't much better, and I agreed with Allie that Lizzy could do much better.

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There were also the three women who had set their sights on Blake. His attempts to avoid their advances were pretty funny. I was a little disturbed over their revelations about Allie's ex. I'm not sure I could have accepted them as easily as she did. I did enjoy seeing Allie's solution for getting them busy with something other than chasing Blake. I also really liked Allie's friend Deke.

It was fun to see how he and Blake became friends so quickly, yet he still remained her friend first and foremost. His protectiveness toward her at the beginning was really sweet. I hope he gets his own story. It was also interesting to see the various attitudes toward Blake and the others' purchase of the Lucky Penny. While some were hopeful that they could make it work, most people didn't believe that they would last any longer than any of the previous owner.

Feb 02, Shauni rated it it was amazing Shelves: I know after reading one of her books, I am looking around every corner for that humorous, fun loving cowboy, with a heart of gold.

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I know these are make believe characters but Ms. Brown makes me yearn.. This time she introduces us to the Lucky Penny, a ranch that has seen it's share of bad luck. In fact the town considers it something of a curse.

No o Originally Reviewed For: No one lasts there for long but this time, it seems there are those who want to change that. Allie Logan married for "love" only to discover that she loved unwisely. Let's just say her ex is best as an ex. Now she's back at the family home, with her mother, grandmother and sister. Making ends meet as the head of the family carpentry business. But that's not all she has to deal with.. A grandmother with middle stage Alzheimer's, a sister whose engaged to a sanctimonious preacher and who is always trying to fix her up with his cousin..

Blake Dawson is calling the Lucky Penny home.. His cousins will be moving in soon. What he needs is a good carpenter NOT the crazy elderly lady from next door who keeps showing up and reminiscing about something that happened years before and mistaking him for her beau.. When the sexy Allie Logan shows up to gather up grandma, it seems Blake's Luck really is turning. She's not just gorgeous, she's the answer to his remodeling prayers.. Only it seems Blake is becoming interested in more than carpentry and Allie? Well she's blocking all his moves.

What I like about Ms. Brown is she writes about people and community but she doesn't get set in her ways. She creates fun and new ways to make me laugh, make me smile and make me want more. I get invested in her characters and those from the Lucky Penny are no different. I smiled and cried with grandma, wanted to smack little self righteous sis and loved Allie's strength of character.

Wild Cowboy Ways (Lucky Penny Ranch, #1) by Carolyn Brown

Well he just simmered.. Enjoy this book, I certainly did. Nov 14, Jennifer Reed rated it it was amazing. I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley for an honest review. If you need work done on your place you want Allie Logan for the job. So when Blake Dawson needed a new roof, he hired her. Blake Dawson wants to make the Lucky Penny a success, he needs help in getting the house ready. So, when Allie comes to his doorstep to retrieve her Grandmother, he hires her to do the work.

The Lucky Penny has been bad luck for the ones who owned it b I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley for an honest review. The Lucky Penny has been bad luck for the ones who owned it before, but can he turn that luck around and have good luck in winning Allie over. I love a good Carolyn Brown book. The stories that she write are heartwarming and funny. Sometimes I just fall in love with the secondary characters. I loved this book and recommend it to everyone. Dec 07, Blodeuedd Finland rated it liked it Shelves: I like Brown's cowboys.

I like the way she writes. I like her small towns. I always want to visit and fall in love with a cowboy of my own. Everyone is nice, even when they are bitchy. And they talk so funny. So duh, when I saw this on on NG I went for it. Blake is the bad boy cowboy, and he bought a ranch with his brother and cousin btw which means more books! Allie is the neighbor, and he hires her to fix the house.

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A sister with an idiot for a fiance. And a town that needs fixing too in a way. The road to love is tricky. She does not trust his reputation. He knows what he wants and then they lives happily ever after. Just like I remember her books. A sexy and fun cowboy romance set in the small town of Dry Creek, Texas complete with a delightful grandma It heralds a great start to the author's new Lucky Penny A sexy and fun cowboy romance set in the small town of Dry Creek, Texas complete with a delightful grandma It heralds a great start to the author's new Lucky Penny Ranch series.

Their attraction was sweet and hot, a perfect combination to keep the reader glued to the book. It worked so well that, despite my best efforts to put the book down and go to sleep, I finally gave up and read it through until almost five am on a work day because I wasn't going to get any rest until I did.

As the story opens, we meet some of the colorful characters in Dry Creek. The ranch's name is a misnomer since most of the town's population seem to think the name Bad Luck Ranch would be more appropriate. On Blake's first night there, a wicked thunderstorm brings the unwelcome news that Blake needs his roof replaced.

He needs a roofer sooner rather than later. When he is informed that a talented one resides next door, he's hopeful that he can hire "him" to put a new roof on his home. He soon finds out that the roofer is a woman. Allie has sworn off men after her no-good husband cheated on her and blamed her for his inadequacies. On the other hand, Blake has a well-earned reputation as a sweet-talking player. Unsolicited, he has women falling over him, but his eyes are focused solely on the feisty woman who won't give him a second look.

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