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Rancher Next Door (Part-time Cowboys Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Marie Johnston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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She moved back home to simplify life but ended up pretending to date the rancher next door.

Two years ago, Lucas’s high-school sweetheart divorced him, claiming he was unreliable, disappointing, and a failure. He hasn’t looked at another woman since. A failing farm and an ailing dad are all he has time for. But when the neighbor girl moves back next door, he can’t help but notice she’s not a scrawny kid anymore. And she's single. And ignoring him.

Seven years ago, Trina’s boyfriend left her, leaving her to raise their son and no child support to help. So when she’s late for the interview of a lifetime and the childhood friend who abandoned her long ago offers to cover, she can’t afford to say no. The proposal is clear. If she pretends to date him, she’ll get the job she needs with his aunt so she can afford to get her degree.

They both know the deal. It should be no problem. But the more Lucas learns about Trina’s plans and ambitions, the more he knows his ex-wife was right, that he has nothing to offer. Yet the bigger the glimpse Trina gets into Lucas’s lonely life, the more she wants to be a part of it, even at the risk of her own damaged heart. These old friends have so much more to risk the second time around, but the temptation next door has never looked so good.

Rancher Next Door is book #4 in the Part-Time Cowboys series. Each book is a standalone contemporary western romance novel with no cliffhangers.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RD9FRDC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LE Publishing (July 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1592 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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Marie Johnston is an award-winning, best-selling writer of paranormal and contemporary romance, and a RITA® Finalist. Marie decided to pursue her passion for writing and traded in her lab coat for a laptop to write her first book ever, Fever Claim. She lives in the upper Midwest with her husband, four kids, and old kitty. Other than hanging out with her family, Marie enjoys reading, movie dates with her hubby, getting outside on sunny days, and the all too rare - girls' night out.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
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I have so enjoyed Marie Johnston's Part-Time Cowboys' series. I grabbed #4 immediately upon its release, and I rather think this one may be my favorite so far. Lucas and Trina are such good characters, real people with real problems who are both looking to improve their lives. They are surrounded with a cast of interesting people from their small town who enrich the plot with their own stories and struggles. There is no billionaire CEO in this book to sweep in and rescue the down and out heroine, no European prince in disguise, none of those cheesy, if popular, themes. The town and its people are familiar territory and ring true to my own experience. Lucas and Trina's family are farm folk, and I thoroughly enjoyed the interesting details of modern farm life, its problems and its rewards as well. I am looking forward to the next book in this series, as it is one of my favorites. Marie Johnston always comes through with well-written, well-edited, and intelligent books that both entertain and inspire thought. Keep going, Marie and thank you!
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JigsawGirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
I was pleasantly surprised by and really enjoyed this book. The description made me think Lucas was going to be depressed and miserable, so I had some hesitation about reading it. There were a few moments of angst, but the H and h worked through them successfully.

Lucas had real life, legitimate concerns about his farm, his father, his day to day living and his future. It showed a man being totally screwed over by his ex-wife, and his road to recovery, so to speak.

Trina was suffering from single mom syndrome. Not enough time, not enough money, the other parent's lack of participation in their child's life,and trying to better her life for herself and her son.

Lucas and Trina found comfort in each other. That comfort grew into something more. It was romantic, sweet, sexy, and dependable. There were no millionaires in this book to run to everyone's rescue, which was a nice change of pace.

Had there been an epilogue to update on Trina and Lucas' HEA, this probably would have been a five star read for me.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy received from the author.
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Chrisy Rotondo
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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The Walker 5 and this series are great books with a good family story. I highly recommend reading.
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Debbi
5.0 out of 5 stars Good series
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020
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This book is part of a series.. A good series too.. You don't have to really read them in order but some of the people from the next book are mentioned..
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killerbugz
5.0 out of 5 stars Wounded spirits
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
Trina and Lucas have history as childhood best pals, but something happened along the way – Lucas’ girlfriend – and suddenly they weren’t even nodding acquaintances. Fast forward several years and Lucas is divorced, Trina’s got a child, and they have slammed back into each other’s orbits. To say that both have baggage is a gross understatement: Lucas’ marriage crossed the line to psychologically abusive, and Trina refuses to take a chance on another man after being let down by her father and ex.

I’ve really been enjoying this series of Marie’s, set in the Walker Five town of Moore. The people, good and bad, resonate. We don’t see much of previous characters here, but the characters at the core of this story are wonderful. I am impressed that not only does Trina have two moms, but they (and their relationship) are an integral part of the back story in a way that even Trina doesn’t understand at first. The heartbreak of dementia is also an important component. Marie never takes the easy road if the more complicated story is the right one, and to understand these two people the reader has to understand the stuff life has thrown at them.

At its most basic, this is a tale of learning to open up again, to risk being hurt once more for the big payoff. It’s messy and hard, and both characters have a lot of growing to do before it could possibly work between them. It’s a wonderful story, and I highly recommend it. I received an advance copy in return for my honest review.
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Karen L
4.0 out of 5 stars A first second chance?
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
Trina and next door neighbor Lucas had been best friends growing up. Now, his father is ill and his ranch is failing. She is a single mom of a young son trying to go to nursing school. When she is late for an interview for a job that will get her a leg up on her goals, Lucas covers for her with his aunt. Now they have to pretend they are dating so it doesn’t look like a lie. His self confidence and self esteem was beaten down by his ex. He is feeling worthless and he is down in the dumps lonely. Her young son befriends him and helps him go to the animal shelter to get “a” dog and comes home with two and a fat cat. The boy spends lots of time with the new pets. Unfortunately, his ex’s interference causes misunderstandings and havoc. Is the new relationship doomed? Nicely written and enjoyable read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
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AngelaC
4.0 out of 5 stars Rancher Next Door
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
This 4th story set in the town of Moore has all of the emotions right at the tip of the page. Heartbreak, confusion, loss, hope, possibility and determination. Trina has a lot to deal with (deadbeat dad, deadbeat ex and a child with the enthusiasm and energy of 3). Lucas has a past that hurts him more than even he understands. Throw in complications like Alzheimer's, public opinion regarding having 2 moms, and the reappearance of an ex-wife to create a maelstrom of situations that make finding a partner difficult.
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HeyerFan
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for Me 3.5*
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
Usually if a romance features this type of story it is the female who has been emotionally abused and is still suffering the consequences rather than the male. Though in my head I understand that it can happen to either sex, I didn’t really enjoy the hero of the book being a victim. Having said that, the story was well-written, flowed well, had few typos, and I was caught up enough that I read it in one sitting.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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