This is a simple, homespun kind-of-story. All the characters were engaging from the time they were introduced. The twin girls have starring roles and I laughed out loud several times with their antics.
Annie Rose, dressed in a tattered wedding gown, awakens on a Texas porch swing with two girls babbling about their new mama. Before long, she realizes the twins are talking about her. Before shes reasoned things out, Annie Rose has promised to stay and take care of the girls until a new nanny arrives from Dallas (2 days).
My only complaint is that Annie Rose is a tad too perfect: She cooks, bakes, takes care of children expertly, knows ranch routine AND teaches one twin to play a fiddle. Shes also a nurse and a former librarian. All this, and Annie Rose is only 29 years old.
Annie Rose does have one tiny problem shes on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend. The man has dangerous connections and is looking for her; hes promised to kill her when he finds her.
Mason Harper carries a bit of guilt; his wife Holly, died suddenly when the twins were a year old. Hes never committed to a serious relationship since then and feels hes betraying Holly by being interested in Annie Rose.
The girls are the comic relief in this tale and you will love the goats. Poor things are threatened with being the next nights barbecue more times than they can count.
All said, this is a cute, funny, engaging book that will keep a reader tied to the book until finished. I did not realize that this is the fourth in a four-part series until I finished the book. They are listed below:
Cowboys and Brides
1.The Billion Dollar Cowboy (2013)
2.The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (2013)
3.The Cowboy's Mail Order Bride (2014)
4.How to Marry a Cowboy (2014)
Annie Rose, dressed in a tattered wedding gown, awakens on a Texas porch swing with two girls babbling about their new mama. Before long, she realizes the twins are talking about her. Before shes reasoned things out, Annie Rose has promised to stay and take care of the girls until a new nanny arrives from Dallas (2 days).
My only complaint is that Annie Rose is a tad too perfect: She cooks, bakes, takes care of children expertly, knows ranch routine AND teaches one twin to play a fiddle. Shes also a nurse and a former librarian. All this, and Annie Rose is only 29 years old.
Annie Rose does have one tiny problem shes on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend. The man has dangerous connections and is looking for her; hes promised to kill her when he finds her.
Mason Harper carries a bit of guilt; his wife Holly, died suddenly when the twins were a year old. Hes never committed to a serious relationship since then and feels hes betraying Holly by being interested in Annie Rose.
The girls are the comic relief in this tale and you will love the goats. Poor things are threatened with being the next nights barbecue more times than they can count.
All said, this is a cute, funny, engaging book that will keep a reader tied to the book until finished. I did not realize that this is the fourth in a four-part series until I finished the book. They are listed below:
Cowboys and Brides
1.The Billion Dollar Cowboy (2013)
2.The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (2013)
3.The Cowboy's Mail Order Bride (2014)
4.How to Marry a Cowboy (2014)
Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Very fun story, with a romance that is sweet with a bit of spice. Annie is on the run from an abusive ex when she ends up on Mason's front porch. There she is found by his nine year old daughters, who decide she would be the perfect mother for them. He's in desperate need of a nanny, and Annie figures she can hide out there for a few days until she decides what to do next.
I loved both Annie and Mason. She is a strong, resourceful woman who got herself out of a bad situation. I loved seeing how well she fit in on the ranch and how quickly she connected with the girls. She has a great sense of humor and has a talent for turning awkward situations into fun times. Mason is a good guy who has had a lot to deal with. He loves his girls, but they have a tendency to walk all over him.
There's an instant attraction between Mason and Annie, but both of them are wary. Annie is still dealing with the consequences from the last good looking guy she fell for. She doesn't want to repeat the mistake and get involved with someone before she has a chance to get to know him. Mason has been a widower for eight years and has had a few brief relationships, but it's Annie that has him feeling guilty about wanting to move on. I loved watching the two of them get to know each other, and realize that the attraction is too strong to fight. As they agree to see where it leads, both of them have to let go of their fears. Annie still suffers from the effects of her ex's abuse, and I loved that Mason is so sensitive to them. He has the kindness and patience to give her what she needs without pushing her past where she's comfortable. At the same time, Mason's guilty feelings sometimes cause him to pull back. I liked her understanding of his feelings and that she doesn't exhibit jealousy of the dead woman. The developing relationship isn't all sweetness and light. Each of them has their own fair share of stubbornness which causes a little head butting. Mason has a couple instances of overprotectiveness that Annie has no trouble calling him on. Some of their conversations are pretty heated, but the respect is always there and soon the love is obvious. Mason's big moment at the end was sweet and so perfect for them.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mason's daughters, Lily and Gabby. They have a reputation of being little hellions, and Mason has a terrible time keeping nannies. They were completely convinced that Mason had brought Annie home to be their mother, and nothing was going to change their minds. It was interesting to see that, as much as Mason loved them, he had a hard time getting them to behave. I loved the methods that Annie used and it was terrific to see them respond. I loved the reactions that the "new" twins got from people that knew them. Of course, it wasn't a total conversion, and I loved seeing some of the things they did. I loved seeing them stand up to the bully and piercing the ears of the cat and goats was hysterical. Even though the girls were headstrong and troublesome, sometimes they were really pretty sweet.
I loved both Annie and Mason. She is a strong, resourceful woman who got herself out of a bad situation. I loved seeing how well she fit in on the ranch and how quickly she connected with the girls. She has a great sense of humor and has a talent for turning awkward situations into fun times. Mason is a good guy who has had a lot to deal with. He loves his girls, but they have a tendency to walk all over him.
There's an instant attraction between Mason and Annie, but both of them are wary. Annie is still dealing with the consequences from the last good looking guy she fell for. She doesn't want to repeat the mistake and get involved with someone before she has a chance to get to know him. Mason has been a widower for eight years and has had a few brief relationships, but it's Annie that has him feeling guilty about wanting to move on. I loved watching the two of them get to know each other, and realize that the attraction is too strong to fight. As they agree to see where it leads, both of them have to let go of their fears. Annie still suffers from the effects of her ex's abuse, and I loved that Mason is so sensitive to them. He has the kindness and patience to give her what she needs without pushing her past where she's comfortable. At the same time, Mason's guilty feelings sometimes cause him to pull back. I liked her understanding of his feelings and that she doesn't exhibit jealousy of the dead woman. The developing relationship isn't all sweetness and light. Each of them has their own fair share of stubbornness which causes a little head butting. Mason has a couple instances of overprotectiveness that Annie has no trouble calling him on. Some of their conversations are pretty heated, but the respect is always there and soon the love is obvious. Mason's big moment at the end was sweet and so perfect for them.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mason's daughters, Lily and Gabby. They have a reputation of being little hellions, and Mason has a terrible time keeping nannies. They were completely convinced that Mason had brought Annie home to be their mother, and nothing was going to change their minds. It was interesting to see that, as much as Mason loved them, he had a hard time getting them to behave. I loved the methods that Annie used and it was terrific to see them respond. I loved the reactions that the "new" twins got from people that knew them. Of course, it wasn't a total conversion, and I loved seeing some of the things they did. I loved seeing them stand up to the bully and piercing the ears of the cat and goats was hysterical. Even though the girls were headstrong and troublesome, sometimes they were really pretty sweet.
