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Cowboy (The Busy Bean) Kindle Edition

by L.B. Dunbar (Author), Heart Eyes Press (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Pregnant at forty-two? Back the cow up...

Harland Bull Eaton has lost many things—his first wife, his beloved mother, those three women he proposed to . . . Oh, and there was that time he almost lost the family dairy farm due to a scandal. He’s losing faith in just about everything, especially love.

But one night, his friends give him a dare. No commitments. No heartbreak. Just buy that gorgeous redhead a drink. The big-city bombshell he’s set his eyes on swirls him into a tailspin that lands them in bed for a one-night stand he’s pretty sure he’ll never forget. But this time he won’t let his heart ride herd on his common sense.

Recently separated and newly unemployed, Scarlett Russell is at a crossroads. With no other plan than visiting a friend in Vermont, the last thing she expects is a hunky, silver fox offering to buy her a drink. Even less expected is when she raises that offer to “take me to bed, cowboy.” She just wants one night to forget everything gone wrong.

Turns out once won’t be nearly enough. Won’t ever be enough, feeling the way she does. But secrets and an unexpected surprise are a lot to handle . . . unless these two can break a trail to an unexpected happily ever after.

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    March 1, 2021
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"Cowboy is sexy, heartfelt, and so much fun! Who knew Vermont cowboys were this swoony?" - Claudia F.

"Scarlet and Bull were a great couple to cheer on to their HEA." - Marilee M.

"L.B. Dunbar is amazing writing Silver Fox characters." - Fede C.

About the Author

L. B. Dunbar is the author of the Legendary Rock Star series, the Island Duet, and the Sensations Collection series, in addition to other novels.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VN453NR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heart Eyes Press LLC (March 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1970 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 681

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    L.B. Dunbar loves flip-flops, sweet tea, and a little heat in her romance reads. A lover of sexy silver foxes, second chances, and small towns, you’ll find all this and more in her signature work the #sexysilverfox collection. She’s a USA TODAY Bestselling Author as well as a #1 Bestseller in Amazon's Later in Life Romance with her Lakeside Cottage and Road Trips & Romance series. L.B. lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.

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    Sarina Bowen's Heart Eyes Press will bring you 45 hand-picked contemporary romances in 2021! Each book is part of Sarina's World of True North. Try the Busy Bean series, or the stop by the new Speakeasy, or hang out with the Moo U hockey team. And don't miss the Vino & Veritas bar and bookstore. Each stand-alone romance is guaranteed to please.

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Mariah
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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I loved that these characters were older than the "norm". I enjoyed every single page of this boom. The ups and downs, scary moments and most of all the love shining through. An excellent read and a definite recommend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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This is such a feel-good book. Second chance at love when you least expect it. These two found what they needed when they didn't think it could happen.
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Kelly Rubidoux
5.0 out of 5 stars A Reading the Paranormal Review
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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Ahh, yessss. A one night stand between two people desperate for a connection turns into something a little more permanent and I AM SO HERE FOR THIS. Bull was a serious sweetheart burdened with some lingering trust issues and Scarlett was trying to find herself again after finding out her soon-to-be ex cheated on her. They were just...sweet together. So sweet. Parenting partners and everything.

Not that everything was easy. These two had a few roadbumps along the way. After his run of bad luck with engagements (and women in general, I guess), Bull is very careful not to put a label on them as a couple. They might be having a baby together, but that doesn't mean they're together. Or there are plans to get married. Because engagements and him don't mix. And guess what? Not communicating with the lady a person is falling for has the potential for disaster all over it.

On her end, Scarlett is...I guess she's trying to make sure she's not a burden. Moving in with Bull made sense, but she also didn't want to overstay her welcome. And as much as Bull said she wasn't imposing, Scarlett still sort of felt like she was.

Secrets, a misstep or two along the way, sexy times, a baby bump, and sass. *thumbs up*

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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Deb's reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars DNF at 60%
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021
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This is another one of the series that was a miss for me. I liked the premise and accidental pregnancy is one of my favorite tropes. Scarlet and Bull were both interesting characters but the drama between them was just so contrived.
I couldn't suspend disbelief at their big conflict. Are we really supposed to believe a national news program reported a farmers relationships? And neither of the parties involved remembered each other?
Are three failed relationships even that unusual? It's kinda ridiculous. Their interactions stopped being cute by the 50% mark and the angst was very teenagery. So disappointing.
I skimmed all the way to the end because I wanted to know who's baby it really was but that's it. I'm sorry I shellfish out for this one.
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Maura
4.0 out of 5 stars Spoiler free review
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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POILER FREE REVIEW

COWBOY is L.B. Dunbar's "addition to the Busy Bean Cafe series in Sarina Bowen’s The World of True North, an imprint from Heart Eyes Press LLC." This is the first book I've read in this world I am going to be adding them all to my TBR.

I am a HUGE fan of this author. L.B. is a one click - no questions asked author for me. What I enjoy is the way she tells a tale. Each character in this story plays a role; Some are big roles and some are very small but you can tell that each thread is being woven to be included in the tapestry that is this series.

This story is low on OTT angst, allows the characters to develop at their own pace, and held my attention from beginning to end.

I absolutely recommend that you read Cowboy. If I was telling my "older friends" about it, I would tell them I skipped over the sexy parts ;)
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Lisa(New Hampshire)
5.0 out of 5 stars "I have a strong suspicion Bull Eaton could own my heart and soul."
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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Can a one night stand lead to everlasting love and the promise of a future filled with quiet mornings and starry nights?

I absolutely love Bull and Scarlett from LB Dunbar’s new book, “Cowboy.” I found them to be refreshing and honest, and even though he was shy and she was feisty, they were definitely made for each other. The minute Bull saw the sassy redhead in the doorway of the bar he knew she was special. Scarlett noticed Bull right away too, and gave him a sexy smile from across the crowded room. Bull was hesitant to approach Scarlett about buying her a drink and he was surprised when she responded with a sexy proposition for him. Bull was a simple man who just wanted to be loved. He was kind, thoughtful, hard-working and perfect for Scarlett. She needed a man who would treat her like a goddess, worship her and give her what she wanted and desired. This was the beginning of a journey that would lead them to realize that love can be unexpected, pure and magical if you listen to your heart.

I immediately fell in love with Bull and Scarlett and I poured over every word as they got to know each other. I decided to read the book again to make sure I would always remember how special their love was. I cheered for both of them as they held onto hope that what they were building was the foundation necessary to last a lifetime. I still get dreamy and wistful when I think about Bull and Scarlett and I know their story is one I will never forget.
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Shweet Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars Dairy King Finds His Queen
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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This is the second book in the Busy Bean series. It is written by a different author than the first book but it flows like they are in the same vein. Scarlett is in the process of a divorce and has moved away from her home and her job to Vermont where her friend Rita lives. Of course, it brings her to the town where the Busy Bean and Gin Mill are located. Scarlett is never one to have a one-night stand but after her husband has an affair and gets that affair pregnant, well it is time to shake things up. So Rita challenges Scarlett to grab life by the horns to speak when they were out on the night at the Gin Mill bar and so she did with Bull a dairy farmer. And that one-night stand led to a bun or Sprout in the oven. This is their story and it is one that had me shaking my head at things this couple did and also things that people in their community did as well. BUT as typical small-town life goes everyone seem to know everything before you know it yourself. I can not wait for the next book in this series to come out.
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penny wright
4.0 out of 5 stars Love, Commitment, Dedication
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
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Cowboy is an exciting love story of Bull and Scarlett. Bull is an endearing silver fox hero - charming, loyal, and loving. Scarlett is a woman hoping to find her way after many dramatic life changing events. Sooooo good!
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jan lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2022
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I am officially addicted to this authors books!! Always wonderful characters and lovely stories. Highly recommend. The over 40’s stories are the best .
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Sonsta
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from LB
Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2021
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Such a lovely story with mature characters, lots of steam, and lots of cow jokes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021
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This was a nice easy story that's great to read if you don't want anything to heavy or to deep .
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Dr. Barbara
2.0 out of 5 stars Really not great
Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2021
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I so loved the entire world that Sarina Bowen has created. Sweetheart, one of the other episodes, was great. This, however, was boring and endless. The author didn't manage to create a gripping storyline... and she didn't grasp the characters that already existed either. Roderick, Zara and Audrey, for example. Their dialogues and characterisations are so far from what they are in Sarina's books.

I really hope that Sarina controls the following books and storylines a bit more, so that it's more cohesive.
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kirribilligirl
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet but slow
Reviewed in Australia on March 4, 2021
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The opening scene of Cowboy was fantastic! I was excited to read the book. The issue was it couldn't maintain the energy it began with. The story was too long and didn't seem to move the story along. It was a great premise recently separated from her cheating husband, has rebound fabulous sex with Bull, and, at the age of 42, falls pregnant with both condom and pill in play. That in the gynecologist world is truly amazing. But hey, it's a book, and it's fun. Then thrown into the mix was the fact the baby could be her husband’ baby.
Bull is a fascinating character; he loves to love and has attempted marriage /engagements three times. He plans never to marry, and doesn't he say it over and over in the story. It was repetitive in the storyline.
Bull and Scarlett decide to be parenting partners, and so the story begins. Nothing much happened from there except for the tension over who was the father of the baby- (AKA Sprout). Loads of sex scenes, and to be honest, I skipped them because they didn't move the story forward. There was so much potential to make this story fantastic. The author could have pushed it out much more. I’m not a lover of angst-ridden books, but some more drama in this story would have improved it. Both characters are terrific and likable, and it makes the story a pleasant read as my teacher used to write on my reports. “Could do better.”
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