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Cocky in a Cowboy Hat (Crossroads Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Em Petrova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 541 ratings
A ranch on the auction block. Two bidders. Only one can win.

Liberty Baker’s dream to raise horses and settle in the small town of Crossroads all comes down to an auction bid. Within heartbeats, her dreams crash and burn as Mr. Bulging Pockets steps in and swipes the ranch out from under her. The fact he’s a hunky bachelor—with an icy blue stare so direct she feels it in places no woman ever should—only makes things worse when he proposes that she should become his ranch hand.

She has an idea of the kind of hand he needs, and washing his dishes and picking up his dirty socks isn’t her thing. Then she remembers why she wanted the ranch in the first place…it’s a safe haven after her bitter divorce.

With a bigger cattle herd and more land, Aidan Bellamy really could use Liberty’s help. Sharing a house is just a living arrangement, right? Convincing himself will be difficult when she parades around with her toned thighs peeking out of her nightshirt and he discovers her in his Jacuzzi more than once.A self-proclaimed bachelor isn’t blind to the fact that women Liberty’s age are lookin’ for a big man to take care of them, and while he might have invited her into this deal, nobody’s sinking her hooks into him.

At least until he learns of the threats against her. No matter how hard he tries to resist, the solution’s staring him in the face. There’s only one answer left. It’s marry her and save her from losing it all or let her burn. Only one look from Liberty sets him aflame. And one touch from Aidan might start a wildfire of emotions neither want to face.
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    Crossroads
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089PV1TGD
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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Em Petrova is a USA Today Bestselling Author who was raised by hippies in the wilds of Pennsylvania but told her parents at the age of four she wanted to be a gypsy when she grew up. She has a soft spot for babies, puppies and 90s Grunge music and believes in Bigfoot and aliens. She started writing at the age of twelve and prides herself on making her characters larger than life and her sex scenes hotter than hot.

She burst into the world of publishing in 2010 after having five beautiful bambinos and figuring they were old enough to get their own snacks while she pounds away at the keys . In her not-so-spare time, she is fur-mommy to a Labradoodle named Daisy Hasselhoff.

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SHATTERED TIES

RUTHLESS PROTECTION

MERCILESS SURVIVAL

SAVAGE PAWN

REBEL MISSION

WICKED INSTINCT

FINAL TARGET

DIRTY JUSTICE

Xtreme Ops

HITTING XTREMES

TO THE XTREME

XTREME BEHAVIOR

XTREME AFFAIRS

XTREME MEASURES

XTREME PRESSURE

NORTH OF LOVE XTREME OPS SEARCH & RESCUE

XTREME LIMITS

XTREME RULES

West Protection

RESCUED BY THE COWBOY

GUARDED BY THE COWBOY

COWBOY CONSPIRACY THEORY

COWBOY IN THE CROSSHAIRS

PROTECTED BY THE COWBOY

BRAVO TANGO COWBOY

BREAKING IN THE COWBOY

The Guard

HIS TO SHELTER

HIS TO DEFEND

HIS TO PROTECT

Crossroads

BAD IN BOOTS

CONFIDENT IN CHAPS

COCKY IN A COWBOY HAT

SAVAGE IN A STETSON

SHOW-OFF IN SPURS

Dark Falcons MC

DIXON

TANK

PATRIOT

DIESEL

BLADE

Moon Ranch

TOUGH AND TAMED

SCREWED AND SATISFIED

CHISELED AND CHERISHED

Ranger Ops

AT CLOSE RANGE

WITHIN RANGE

POINT BLANK RANGE

RANGE OF MOTION

TARGET IN RANGE

OUT OF RANGE

Knight Ops Series

ALL KNIGHTER

HEAT OF THE KNIGHT

HOT LOUISIANA KNIGHT

AFTER MIDKNIGHT

KNIGHT SHIFT

O’ CHRISTMAS KNIGHT

ANGEL OF THE KNIGHT

6-Pack Cowboys Series

6-PACK RANCHER

6-PACK WRANGLER

Wild West Series

SOMETHING ABOUT A LAWMAN

SOMETHING ABOUT A SHERIFF

SOMETHING ABOUT A BOUNTY HUNTER

SOMETHING ABOUT A MOUNTAIN MAN

Operation Cowboy Series

KICKIN’ UP DUST

SPURS & SURRENDER

The Boot Knockers Ranch Series

PUSHIN’ BUTTONS

BODY LANGUAGE

REINING MEN

ROPIN’ HEARTS

ROPE BURN

COWBOY NOT INCLUDED

CUPID COWBOYS

COWBOY BY CANDLELIGHT

THE BOOT KNOCKER’S BABY

ROPIN’ A ROMEO

WINNING WYOMING

Ménage à Trouble Series

WRANGLED UP

UP FOR GRABS

HOOKING UP

ALL WOUND UP

DOUBLED UP novella duet

STIRRED UP

GETTING WARMED UP

Another Shot at Love Series

GRIFFIN

BRANT

AXEL

Rope ‘n Ride Series

BUCK

RYDER

RIDGE

WEST

LANE

WYNONNA

The Dalton Boys

COWBOY CRAZY Hank’s story

COWBOY BARGAIN Cash’s story

COWBOY CRUSHIN’ Witt’s story

COWBOY SECRET Beck’s story

COWBOY RUSH Kade’s Story

COWBOY MISTLETOE a Christmas novella

COWBOY FLIRTATION Ford’s Story

COWBOY TEMPTATION Easton’s Story

COWBOY SURPRISE Justus’s Story

COWGIRL DREAMER Gracie’s Story

COWGIRL MIRACLE Jessamine’s Story

COWGIRL HEART Kezziah’s Story

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THE DALTON BOYS BOX SET BOOKS 1-5

BOOT KNOCKERS RANCH SERIES BOOKS 1-6 PLUS BONUS

SINFUL HEARTS

JINGLE BOOTS

A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS

Firehouse 5 Series

ONE FIERY NIGHT

CONTROLLED BURN

SMOLDERING HEARTS

Club Ties Series

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Customers enjoy this romantic story, with one review highlighting its perfect sex scenes. Moreover, the book features great characters and plenty of sassy banter, making it a great read. Additionally, customers appreciate the compassion in the story, with one review noting its real-life emotions, while others praise its strong female protagonist.

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7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a beautiful and sweet story, with one customer highlighting the perfect sex scenes.

"...There relationship was wonderfully entertaining, and they have scorching hot chemistry...." Read more

"Cocky in a Cowboy Hat! It was an intriguing way to take their story! I liked that Aiden and Liberty work as equal partners in the ranch...." Read more

"I enjoy reading this series. Just good old fashion romance and love. You get to really know the charaters and where they live." Read more

"...The story was sweet, no angst, flowed nicely, perfect sex scenes, and great characters...great way to escape your troubles...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read.

"...I liked how the ending played out, too! All in all, it was a great read!" Read more

"...I love the way Ms. Petrova can flesh out these wonderful, strong, funny women who are not easily fooled or persuaded by a good looking, sweet..." Read more

"I enjoy reading this series. Just good old fashion romance and love. You get to really know the charaters and where they live." Read more

"...The small town life and love of Aidan and Liberty. They were a real treat together." Read more

5 customers mention "Compassion"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the compassion in the book, with one noting it's full of real-life emotions, while another mentions it's a great way to escape troubles.

"...He is a strong and self-sufficient cowboy, but is also incredibly compassionate toward her...." Read more

"...I loved that they had so much respect for each other, too, and then all of that lust and respect and friendship slowly shifted into feeling so much..." Read more

"...And the men are not just sweet talking hunks, but caring and thoughtful men that will do anything for their women...." Read more

"...The story was sweet, no angst, flowed nicely, perfect sex scenes, and great characters...great way to escape your troubles...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting the consistent presence of an alpha hero.

"...I really was sorry when it ended because I enjoyed the characters so very much...." Read more

"I just liked both characters. Usually, for me, I like one but the other needs to grow on me. Not in this book though...." Read more

"...story was sweet, no angst, flowed nicely, perfect sex scenes, and great characters...great way to escape your troubles...." Read more

"Em Petrova's books never disappoint. Always an alpha hero and a good strong woman. Aiden and Liberty are a perfect match." Read more

4 customers mention "Strength"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the female character in the book.

"...He is a strong and self-sufficient cowboy, but is also incredibly compassionate toward her...." Read more

"...I love the way Ms. Petrova can flesh out these wonderful, strong, funny women who are not easily fooled or persuaded by a good looking, sweet..." Read more

"...Liberty was a very strong woman even though at times I don't think she believed it...." Read more

"Em Petrova's books never disappoint. Always an alpha hero and a good strong woman. Aiden and Liberty are a perfect match." Read more

3 customers mention "Dialogue quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the dialogue in the book, with plenty of sassy banter throughout.

"...As usual, Em Petrova writes terrific dialogue and banter that really captures the personalities of her characters...." Read more

"...women who are not easily fooled or persuaded by a good looking, sweet talking man...." Read more

"I totally loved this book!! Full of real life emotions with plenty of sassy banter between the characters makes this a fun and drool worthy book to..." Read more

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  • Denise DeCrescito (From In Here)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes the best things happen when everything seems to go wrong
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
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    This is book number 3 of the Crossroads series, but you can absolutely enjoy it as a complete stand-alone. If you’ve read the previous books in the series, you get to see the main characters in both make appearances here. If you haven’t read the other books, when you’re done with this one you’re going to want to go back and read those too.

    Aidan Bellamy is a confirmed bachelor, but when he falls for Liberty, he falls hard and fast. He is a strong and self-sufficient cowboy, but is also incredibly compassionate toward her. Liberty is still trying to move on from a nasty divorce and an ex-husband who still take great joy in making her life miserable. After she loses her chance to win her dream ranch at auction, Liberty really has no back up plan. When Aiden impetuously offers her a job she just as impetuously accepts. There relationship was wonderfully entertaining, and they have scorching hot chemistry. As usual, Em Petrova writes terrific dialogue and banter that really captures the personalities of her characters.

    As much as I really enjoyed the first 2 books in the series, I loved this one even more. I really was sorry when it ended because I enjoyed the characters so very much. The good news is we also get to see who the next book in the series is likely to feature, and I can’t wait to read it!

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased a copy on Amazon.
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  • Jessica N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Is their arrangement as fake as they think it is?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020
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    Cocky in a Cowboy Hat is the third book in the Crossroads series. Liberty is trying to gain back her soul after a bitter marriage and divorce by winning her own plot of land to raise horses. When Aidan wins the bid, he can’t help but offer Liberty a job to help ease the pain behind her eyes. They grow close working together, but when Liberty is threatened, Aidan jumps in to save her. But is their arrangement as fake as they think it is?

    I really loved this book! Liberty and Aidan were so sweet together, building one another up, realizing what is truly important in their lives as well as in a relationship. I loved that they both could feel the pull to one another, but they both avoided it for different reasons. I loved that they had so much respect for each other, too, and then all of that lust and respect and friendship slowly shifted into feeling so much more for the other. Swoon! Liberty is kind of finding out who she is and searching for peace, so I loved that she found that with Aidan. For one cowboy that doesn’t like people much, I loved that he would give Liberty some independence to make her own mistakes or to let her find her own strength. He gave her space when needed, apologized when necessary, and loved with all of his heart. I think they made a great team! I loved that while this easily could be a stand alone, if you have read the previous books, you’ll find some familiar faces! I liked how the ending played out, too! All in all, it was a great read!
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  • Sunnyles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another win for the Bellamys!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
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    This is the first I've read in this series. I love the way Ms. Petrova can flesh out these wonderful, strong, funny women who are not easily fooled or persuaded by a good looking, sweet talking man. And the men are not just sweet talking hunks, but caring and thoughtful men that will do anything for their women. Plus the addition of a loving family that's there for any kind of support needed.
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  • Stacy J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
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    I just liked both characters. Usually, for me, I like one but the other needs to grow on me. Not in this book though. I genuinely liked both Liberty and Aiden.

    Aiden is a rancher who likes the quiet. He prefers to ranch alone but all that changes when he meets Liberty. There were so many things I liked about him. He was a hot and demanding rancher but he was also a gentleman. He didn't like seeing Liberty cry or was protective over her. He just seemed to know when she needed a shoulder to cry on or some space to figure things out.

    Liberty was a very strong woman even though at times I don't think she believed it. It was fun to watch her flourish at the ranch and become the woman that she wanted to be.
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  • Katyjane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Partnership!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
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    Cocky in a Cowboy Hat! It was an intriguing way to take their story! I liked that Aiden and Liberty work as equal partners in the ranch. Even though that was not what she really wanted in the beginning of worked out a lot better in the long run and she found a better man then her ex-husband. It was a great story with lots of challenges.
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  • sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Reading
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
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    I enjoy reading this series. Just good old fashion romance and love. You get to really know the charaters and where they live.
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  • Lenore Feld
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book ❤️❤️
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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    What I loved about it was that it was just a beautiful romantic story...what a hero Aidan was..just what Liberty needed. The story was sweet, no angst, flowed nicely, perfect sex scenes, and great characters...great way to escape your troubles....
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  • Hanlie Pienaar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cocky in a cowboy hat
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
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    Oooooh I adore these die hard bachelors who fall for the independent ladies. Nothing gives off better vibes than a cowboy who is a gentleman, who can’t resist a ladies tears. This lady loves animals and is up for any dare. She pulls her weight and comes up with solutions to problems, which the cowboy implements. Being valued for your strengths are as important as being adored for your body!!
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  • Ginka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mmm, mmm good!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2020
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    Aiden swipes the dream Liberty had right from under her nose but offers a job instead. Chemistry is at play and in denial but when danger steps in feelings become clear and steps are taken. Lots of heat, great likable characters and a fantastic storylne!
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  • melinda swaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Em Petrova consistently brings great characters and passionate romance to life!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2020
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    Em Petrova consistently brings great characters and passionate romance to life. As a big fan of Petrova, her name provokes an automatic one-click from me. I am always entertained. This book did that from start to finish. Couldn’t get enough of this book. My favourite so far. Looking forward to reading more from this amazing author. Grab your copy today. Happy reading everyone!!
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