A Cowboy Like You

Written by Donna Grant

Narrated by Rebecca Estrella

In the Heart of Texas, a heartthrob cowboy may get his second chance at love . . .



Danny Oldman, the handsome Lone Star sheriff, is still single. He tells himself, and anyone who asks, that he is married to his job—and what matters most is keeping the people of his beloved Texas hometown safe. The truth? Danny still hasn't gotten over his high school crush. She moved away after graduation and took Danny's heart with her.



Skylar Long never thought she would have to flee Houston and return home—where it all began for her. But that's what happened after the man of her dreams turned out to be an actual nightmare. Now, Skylar is desperate to escape her obsessive boyfriend. Nothing shocks her more than seeing Danny again and realizing that their long-ago attraction is more powerful than ever. But can she and Danny find a way to fight against Skylar's wealthy, powerful ex who is dead set on tearing them apart?



Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Mar 17, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705214985

Donna Grant

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She’s written more than thirty novels spanning multiple genres of romance including the bestselling Dark King stories, Dark Craving, Night’s Awakening, and Dawn’s Desire. Her acclaimed series, Dark Warriors, feature a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children, a dog, and four cats in Texas. "Dark, sexy, magical. When I want to indulge in a sizzling fantasy adventure, I read Donna Grant." --Allison Brennan, New York Times Bestselling Author

[okies-600424 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Perhaps the weakest in the Heart of Texas series so far. I would have liked to got to know Danny more. The love story was under done compared with the earlier books, because, realistically, Danny was too busy trying to catch the bad guy. I didn't take to Skylar and found myself skeptical of her sudden devotion to Danny. I liked getting snippets about the characters we've met in the previous books.

[cathygeha · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant
Heart of Texas #4

The sheriff is lonely when the book begins and he is thinking about the girl in high school that he had a crush on but never put the moves on. Christmas is coming and he is tired, hungry and alone. Almost as if his thoughts have conjured her he sees the woman he has been thinking about attacked in the parking area he just happens to be parked in. Danny Oldman is definitely surprised and happy to see Skylar Long again and Skylar is equally happy to see Danny.

This small town second chance romance is action-packed and filled with people from previous books. Danny is a good man who deserves a good woman just as much as Skylar deserves a kind man that will treat her well. The two may have found just that in one another but there is the pesky problem of the abusive ex-boyfriend, Matt, who is a narcissistic obsessed bad guy that likes to hurt women.

I enjoyed returning to the group of people in this series and enjoyed reading how Danny and Skylar achieve their HEA even though I was a bit surprised at how quickly they fell into the relationship. The story is fast paced and easy to follow and I was invested in the two finding their way out of the troubles they found themselves in. At times I felt it was a bit predictable but all in all I enjoyed the story. I also imagine that with Ryan, Jace and a few more that are still not married this series will have more books I can look forward to reading. I kind of wonder if Ryan will stay on as the Chief or take up the Texas Rangers on the job offer.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paberbacks for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

[liscarey · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Skylar Long is fleeing her abusive boyfriend. More by instinct than planning, she's arrived in her old home town just in time for local sheriff and high school crush Danny Oldman to rescue her and arrest the boyfriend who has pursued her and finally caught up with her.

What she doesn't know, but they both soon discover, is that Matt Gaudette's wealthy and connected family has been covering up his "indiscretions" since he was in high school. Matt never willingly lets any woman go, and this time he's absolutely determined that either Skylar comes back to him, or no one else will get her--ever.

This is the fourth in the Heart of Texas series, so readers of previous books will be familiar with Danny's friends. These include a ranch-owning family who place a high value on both friendship and security, an impressively badass woman lawyer, and former members of the various US military Special Forces. Matt Gaudette doesn't have friends, exactly, but he does have money, and has been doing this for years, so he knows where to buy all the skills he needs to be a major threat to Skylar, Danny, and anyone else who annoys him.

I love Danny and his friends, and Skylar, too. Despite her absolute need for help and support in this crisis, she's by no mean a helpless damsel in distress. She's a strong, determined woman, and has skills and resources of her own. At no point does the story simplify or understate the problem of domestic abuse, and the challenges women face in trying to get away from their abusers. At the same time, it remains an enjoyable, satisfying romance.

Recommended.

I received a free electronic of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.