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Rode Hard, Put Up Wet (Rough Riders) Review

Giddy-up Cowgirls, Welcome to another deliciously hot read from Lorelei James's addictive Roughriders. This is book 2 in the series although for some reason I missed it the first time through. So now even though I'm up to book 9, I had a super fun time going back to the beginning and revisiting the delicious McKay boys before they all grew up, got married and started acting responsible and repopulating most of Wyoming. With Rode Hard Put Up Wet we of course get all-kinds-of-ways hot and steamy cowboy lovin but here we also get the added bonus of a two-four. As in 2 couples finding love and passion in 1 sexy story and how great is that!

We met our first couple; Gemma and Big Cash Crow in Long Hard Rideand although they're older in the traditional sense (30's & 40's) both still very much have the "it" factor when it comes to spice in the bedroom. I loved their story and definitely preferred it out of the two. Cash even gave me a couple of *sigh* moments when he finally turned the lights on and opened his eyes... Their romance is about second chances, no matter what stage of life you're in.

Explosive, impulsive, selfish, jealous, unsure, intense and at times downright annoying; Cash's daughter Macie and self-centered artist Carter McKay as our second couple personified young love. This pair was all over the place with their emotions and a ton of fun to watch as I never knew what they were going to do next. I had a seriously tough time liking Carter though --as Macie often says "He's a dumb@ss" Finding him immature and for the most part just an idiot. Cash on the other hand is all MAN...

Widow Gemma Jansen is looking for someone to help manage her ranch, luckily she knows just the sweet cowboy for the job. Cash Big Crow has just retired from the rodeo circuit and is looking to reconnect with his grown daughter Macie. Going to work for Gemma might be just the answer everyone's looking for. Giving Cash and Macie the opportunity to settle in one place and get to know each other and Gemma the hired hand she needs. Of course before Cash agrees he has a few non-negotiable conditions; theres won't be a strictly working relationship, Gemma might be the boss lady during the day but once in the bedroom Cash is going to be in charge, no questions asked.

To complete our foursome we're also introduced to ranch hand and I'm too sexy for my boots/tortured artist Carter McKay. He takes one look at Macie and realizes he's found his perfect muse. The artist in him begging to paint her, sculpt her and just plain have her. This doesn't sit well with Cash, he knows all to well the reputations of those hard living, womanizing McKay boys and there ain't no way one of them is getting near his daughter. Oh theres sure to be fun and games and even a few dust ups at the Bar-9 this summer.

As much as I enjoyed this it certainly wasn't my favourite in the series and it took me a while to figure out why I was having a harder time connecting with this story. But with 2 couples and 4 POV's it just wasn't as tight. And with all the switching back and forth neither couple ever felt complete. Anyways, a very small gripe for another great instalment

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet (Rough Riders) Feature

ISBN13: 9781599988368
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Rode Hard, Put Up Wet (Rough Riders) Overview

Workin up a hot, sticky sweat is pure pleasure with a hard-ridin cowboyor two. Struggling stock contractor Gemma Jansen swallows her pride and tracks down circuit rider Cash Big Crow to offer him a job managing her ranch. Cash agrees on one condition: theirs wont be strictly a working relationship. Shes the boss during the day, but once shes corralled in the bedroom, Cash calls the shots. Despite concerns about their age difference, Gemma consents. Cash suspects the sexy widow hides an untapped wild streak. He intends to loosen her tightly held reins of controleven if he has to break out his horsewhip to do it. But Cash is in for a surprise. Gemma proves a rough and ready participant in any leather-n-lace game Cash dreams up. Between riding herd on his wayward daughter, Macie, and rowdy cowboy Carter McKay doggin Macies every boot step, Cash struggles to hide his true feelings for Gemma except this time, Gemmas grabbed the bull by the horns and shes playing for keeps. Summers going to be a hot one at the Bar 9.

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Customer Reviews

James rides again - L. Nesbitt - Chapel Hill, NC
The first book I read in the Rough Riders series I picked up rather randomly at another online bookstore so I could get free shipping. I knew I liked western romances. What I didn't know was that these are a little romance and a lot erotic (porn, really). I was kind of shocked but actually also pleased.

This one challenged me a bit more than the first because I had trouble imagining these characters could be so "normal" and yet -- given the right person and a little privacy -- so sexually out there. What I like is that they retain their morals and standards throughout, and do the right thing despite their off-the-charts libidos.

All in all, a good read if you like erotica and DEFINITELY preferable to those romances where all they do is kiss. Speaking of unrealistic! I hope James continues to write this type of book and would be even happier with a little more depth of character and plot.

Two for One deal in this Western Romance - M. Kelly - Canada
Book 2.
After the first book, Long Hard Ride, it was a no brainer to just continue right over to this book. What a lovely treat because you get 2 awesome hot romances in this book.
I love that the characters carry over from book to book and in this story you get to read more about Big Cash Crow and Gemma. They were introduced in the first book and I love that warranted their own awesome story.
Gemma & Big Cash Crow are a bit of an older couple in the traditional sense. However that is the draw for me. I love that the author made an amazing romance for a couple in their late thirties and forties. It was just as hot as anything that I have read.

The next couple is another McKay brother, Carter and his story is how he falls in love with Macie (Big Cash Crow's daughter). I loved the family dynamics in this story. You have a daughter/father healing relationship as well as the rough and tumble of a western erotic romance. Both couples have two coming together stories and it was just an awesome read. I know they say you dont have to read the books in order but it is just better if you do. You will just appreciate the character growth if you do.

Lorelei James, you are my hero! - V. Filas - Richmond, VA
Words cannot describe how much I love this book and this series. I read through the entire set in three days. Hot, hot stuff! Lorelei James is an amazing writer. She is never cheesy or predictable with her characters or love stories. I never thought I'd be into cowboys, but whoooowheee those boys are hot. I should have asked Santa for one.

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