Review: Cowboy Take Me Away by Soraya Lane (Texas Kings #2)
Note: This ARC was provided by St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.
Chase King and Hope Walker were the best of friends all throughout college and the night before Hope was to return to her family's ranch in Canada, she and Chase finally gave in to the temptation that was before them for so long. It takes five years for them their paths to cross again, only this time, Hope is no longer the heiress to her family's fortune. She's now a veterinarian and working as the AI specialist for Chase's family's ranch has her wary. She may be happy to see Chase and to rekindle the friendship they once shared, but she isn't the same girl he once knew, and while he may see Hope as the one that got away, he may wish she had stayed away once he finds out the secret that she's kept from him for five long years.
Cowboy Take Me Away is the second book in the Texas Kings series from author Soraya Lane and turns the spotlight on the middle King brother, Chase, and his college best friend turned one-time bed partner, Hope Walker. This was a friends to lovers story slash second chance romance and one that I enjoyed quite a bit. When Chase and Hope part ways after their one night together, they barely keep in touch and it isn't until five years have passed that they see each other again. It turns out that the whole time they were friends, they both felt an intense attraction to one another but didn't really pursue said attraction until their last night together in school. It turns out, that single night changes their lives, albeit later for Chase.
I really liked Chase and Hope and the way their relationship played out in the story. It didn't feel rushed, even though there were five years of what they believe were unrequited feelings. Neither of them was really pining away for the other, continuing to lead separate lives because that's simply how things worked out for them the first time around. They were both honest with one another, not counting Hope's secret, and even after the secret is revealed, Chase's reaction toward what Hope did and what he was going to do after learning the truth felt real and normal rather than overly idealistic. The secret doesn't necessarily cause problems, but it does force of them to re-evaluate and take a long, hard look at what they truly want.
The Devil Wears Spurs was a good series starter and it was nice seeing where Ryder and Chloe King were in their relationship, but Cowboy Take Me Away brought things up a notch. We also get a bit of a better look at the eldest King brother, Nate, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading his story next year, especially since the guy deserves the same kind of happily-ever-after his two brothers have received. I loved how the series highlights the relationship the three brothers share and how they've been able to overcome having the kind of father they did, all thanks to their grandfather, Clay King. This was a lighthearted romance that was both a fun and touching read. I'm giving Cowboy Take Me Away 4.5 stars. ♥
Release Date: 29 December 2015
Date Read: 28 December 2015
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