Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for A Cameo for a Cowgirl by Carolyn Miller, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: A Cameo for the Cowgirl
Series: Three Creek Ranch #1
Author: Carolyn Miller
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: June 14, 2024
Genre: Christian Romantic Comedy
Welcome to Three Creek Ranch, home of the James family for over a hundred years, complete with its own Western movie set.
Franklin James might be a famous pro hockey player, but just because he's Cassie's older brother doesn't mean she wants to step into the limelight. She's too busy helping her dad run the ranch and managing the ranch's movie set, and negotiating with the giant egos of movie stars like Harrison Woods, who's supposed to be filming the new TV series of As The Heart Draws. And while his TV hero characters might be hugely popular, Harrison's real character seems anything but noble. Cassie is convinced he's hiding something, and that this diva's nice guy moments are just an act.
Can she remind him what being a true hero is all about?
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My Review
5 stars
Carolyn Miller writes a fresh inspirational western romance with engaging, realistic characters.
I loved many things about this novel. The setting and set up of using a western backlot set on a Canadian ranch hooked me from the opening lines. I instantly felt Cassie’s plight.
Harrison’s character experienced a dramatic transformation between the opening lines and the end of the book. Though he initially comes across like a jerk to others, his internal monologue reveals an awareness of it and a desire to change which had me rooting for him.
The chemistry between Cassie and Harrison starts out somewhat antagonistically. They both struggle with leaving the tension in their relationship alone and desire to improve their interactions.
I particularly enjoyed the awkward and funny scenes the author devised to throw the two characters together. Marvelously done!
Fans of Christian western romance, inspirational romance, and clean & wholesome romance will enjoy this engaging and occasionally funny story.
Romance: Very clean descriptions of attraction. Light kissing.
Faith: Return to Christian faith for one character. The other character sought to apply her faith and listen to the wise counsel of her family.
Disclaimer: I requested and received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of Just Read Tours. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
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About the Author
Carolyn Miller is a bestselling Australian author of historical and contemporary romance. A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature, and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. Her Regency novels include the Regency Brides and the Regency Wallflowers series. Her contemporary novels include the Original Six and Northwest Ice hockey romance series, the Muskoka Shores romance series, and those in the Independence Islands series. Her stories have been described by Publishers Weekly as "a winsome exploration of life, love and faith" and witty "with snappy repartee that rockets off the page" (Library Journal). Readers enjoy these books that are humorous yet also deal with real issues, such as dealing with forgiveness, the nature of really loving versus 'true love', and other challenges. Her novels can be considered 'inspirational', and may appeal to readers of Christian fiction, who want stories of hope and redemption - with a twist of Aussie humour.
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Giveaway
(1) winner will win a print (US only) or ebook (where available) copy of A Cameo for the Cowgirl plus a $20 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 12, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 19, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for print. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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I like the faith themes in this romance which sounds like a wonderful story.
This sounds like something I’d be interested in!
Being an avid fan of sweet Western romance stories, I think this book would be a welcomed edition to my book collection.
I can't wait to read this.
You're very welcome. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. :)