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Then You Happened: A small town, enemies to lovers, widow, cowboy romance Kindle Edition
Jack Sutton was the man I didn’t want to need.
His know-it-all attitude. His annoying suggestions. His outlook on life.
He was determined to help me while I had resolved to figure it out on my own.
But he taught me things I’d forgotten.
How to trust. How to believe in myself. Who I was.
The problem?
I went and fell in love with him.
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Tatum Knox was the disaster I should have walked away from.
Her ruined reputation. Her failing business. Her chaotic life.
She hated me at first sight and yet intrigued me all at the same time.
I was only supposed to be there six months.
I was supposed to use that time to make amends for things I’d done wrong.
Instead I fell in love with her.
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They say it’s better to have loved and lost, than not to have loved at all. Does that hold true when the love is based on a lie to begin with?
(THEN YOU HAPPENED is a STANDALONE enemies to lovers, small town romance. Full-length at one hundred and seven thousand words)
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 3, 2020
- File size3.9 MB
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"Opposites clash in a story that will have you fighting along with them . . . I WAS IN LOVE with this!!" - The Guide to Romance Novels
". . . typical Bromberg - full of heart, steamy hot, with colorful characters and a well-thought intrigue going throughout the whole book." - Maria, Goodreads
"Then You Happened is a brilliant departure from Kristy's normal. It feels different, has an incredible energy and kept me guessing to the very end." - Author Hollis Wynn
"this is far from a "Cowboy Novel" simply because it's written by Ms. Bromberg . . . the writing is flawless and the characters are beautifully developed." - Jeri's Book Attic
"Devastatingly beautiful with so many poignant moments . . . full of so many different emotions that it will overwhelm you, consume you and bring you to your knees." - Trish, Goodreads
"Bromberg gives us a well-written romance with an original plot, a few twists and a ton of heat!" - Shameless Book Club
". . . great read with fantastic characters and a helluva twist!" - Holly's Red Hot Reviews
"If you're a big K Bromberg fan you'll love this." - R.F. Greenwood, Goodreads
"I didn't want it to end and my heart was so happy when I finished." - Becky, Goodreads
". . . it felt different than anything she's ever written before." - Kate, Goodreads.
"Reading a well written book is like peeling the pages back on your soul, opening your heart and breathing the words . . . Author K. Bromberg masterfully breathes life into Then You Happened." - SJF, Goodreads
"The author really outdid herself on this one." - Michelle, Goodreads
"This book really touched me on so many levels." - Jackie, Goodreads
"Just the right amount of angst and steamy romance..." - Robin, Goodreads
"I love K Bromberg's style. She writes with so much emotion." - Wendy, Goodreads
"Another hit from this perfectly talented author." - Amy, Goodreads
"I really wish I could give Then you Happened more than 5 Stars, it deserves sooo many more!!!" - I Scream Books
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- ASIN : B08286NY5C
- Publisher : JKB Publishing, LLC
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- Publication date : February 3, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 3.9 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 366 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1942832195
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #63,985 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,073 in Western & Frontier Romance eBooks
- #1,141 in Western & Frontier Romance
- #1,696 in Enemies to Lovers Romance eBooks
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About the author

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes, who we love to hate but can’t help to love.
A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs, sports practices, and figuring out how to navigate parenting teenagers (send more wine!). More often than not, she does all of this with her laptop in tow, and her mind daydreaming of the current hero she is writing.
Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over two million copies of her books across twenty different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy has been adapted for film and is available on the streaming platform Passionflix as well as Amazon.
You can find out more about Kristy, her books, or just chat with her on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter or follow her on Bookbub.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis story caught me up from the get-go. I did not want to put it down, even to go to work. Rough around the edges, proud, sassy FMC sparring with hot, persistent, smooth talking, swoon worthy mysterious MMC cowboy, what was not to love. Said cowboy, Jack slowly breaks down Tatums walls with his swoon worthy horse whispering/singing, and hot AF chemistry, all while trying to help Tatum save her ranch that her worthless, dead husband tried to gamble away. This story was so heartfelt, tears definitely fell when enemies to lovers found their HEA in a small horse ranch on Lone Star TX.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI love books, but often lack the time to read as many as I’d like. As a result, there are a number of well- known authors that have lingered on my TBR list. When the opportunity to read “Then You Happened” landed in my inbox a few weeks ago, I decided it was finally time to get acquainted with K Bromberg. In this sense, she is a new-to-me author, and this standalone contemporary romance proved to be a good inaugural read.
This is the story of Tatum Knox, a widow hell bent on proving to the world (or at least the small town of Lone Star, Texas) that she can manage her struggling ranch all on her own, and Jack Sutton, her newly hired ranch manager hell bent on helping Tatum save her land and livelihood. After battling one bitter disappointment in life after another, Tatum trusts no one but herself, even when she is in desperate need of a helping hand. Although Jack and Tatum butt heads from the beginning, he is fascinated by her “wild”. With each turn of the page, my interest grew as Jack effortlessly adapted his horse whisperer skills to rein in Tatum’s fiery temper.
That isn’t to say that she doesn’t get on Jack’s last nerve from time to time. These two spend the first third of the novel arguing back and forth quite a bit, and I have to admit I struggled with this. To me, it seemed like these two had the same fight several times over, and after a while it proved difficult to hold my attention. It was only once Tatum and Jack found their way past the arguments that the story really opened up and drew me in.
My favorite moments in his book happened when Tatum’s defenses finally come down with Jack. There were moments that I swooned. Moments when I laughed out loud. Moments when my eyes welled up with tears. Tatum is a determined, fierce fighter and Jack’s quiet ruggedness and protective nature was a perfect complement to her.
I could list several 5 star moments in Then You Happened, but I could also list just as many 3 star ones. Overall, I’m glad I stuck with this book. By the end of the novel, I was invested in Tatum and Jack’s story and was glad to have spent a few days in their world.
If you enjoy cowboys, enemies to lovers, and women fighting against all odds then this book is a solid 4 star read!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFrom when i began to read i knew i was not going to be able to put it down until i knew how it played out Loved the romance abd characters and all the unexpected twists and turns Artfully and skillfully written as always Thanks to the author You did it again!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020Format: KindleVerified Purchase6 STAR REVIEW
The story held and gripped me from start to finish! It is poignant, a lesson in growth, heartfelt and utterly consuming. I truly loved it and it breathed new life into me and hope for the future. It is so much more than a romance. It is a transformative path that demonstrates that the strength of bonds forged in trauma and loyalty transcend all. It is a story of duplicity, survival, forgiveness of yourself and the healing power of unconditional love.
Reading a well written book is like peeling the pages back on your soul, opening your heart and breathing the words. You become someone else, you feel their pain, their joy, their struggles and the love they experience. You share the character’s experiences and sometimes they mirror your own. When that happens, it feels like you are sharing the same soul. Filling your lungs, breathing and growing together. You become one with the character. Author K. Bromberg masterfully breathes life into Then You Happened and into me.
Tate loves hard and Fletcher lied harder. She gave up everything for him and he threw away and squandered all that they had. What do you do when you lose yourself to someone else? To their lies, deception and treachery? What happens when you are then left all alone to clean up the disaster left in his wake? The disaster that you were hidden from, the one that you never knew existed? Even worse, what happens when the whole town is against you and wants you gone?
“After him she’ll never be the same.”
“her life will forever be changed”
Or will it?
Click.Click.Click
Silent screams bubbling to the surface.
Deceptions and lies
Learning how to stand on her own two feet and prove to everyone that she can. She needs to prove to them and most importantly to herself that she didn’t choose to turn her back on her family in vain. To prove that this can be her dream. Tatum is determined and broken at the same time.
CLICK.CLICK.CLICK
Milliseconds.moments.captured.
Details preserved and brought to life. Her own life details too pixelated to define. Too murky to see clearly through.
Enter Jack. Ranch manager. Mystery. She is wild and he is steady, level, loyal and determined. Determined to bring the ranch and Tate back to life. He doesn’t want to tame her wild...he wants to drown in it and capture it, channel it and let it loose. He is everything that she never knew she wanted or needed. He has secrets...will they break them?
Click.Click.Click
To the broken...there is healing. Tatum will show you how to find your strength and Jack can demonstrate that with faith and boundaries you can find love again. Know your worth, decide you’re boundaries, but first read this beautifully woven story and find yourself submerged in the best of second chance romance that you can read. From the dedication that spoke to me personally to the perfect ending for this story I was transfixed by the author’s words.
You can never be lonely while reading a great book. Bravo to Author K. Bromberg, this is a story that will stay with me forever and touch so many people!
5.0 out of 5 stars6 STAR REVIEW6 masterfully written stars and all the feels
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
The story held and gripped me from start to finish! It is poignant, a lesson in growth, heartfelt and utterly consuming. I truly loved it and it breathed new life into me and hope for the future. It is so much more than a romance. It is a transformative path that demonstrates that the strength of bonds forged in trauma and loyalty transcend all. It is a story of duplicity, survival, forgiveness of yourself and the healing power of unconditional love.
Reading a well written book is like peeling the pages back on your soul, opening your heart and breathing the words. You become someone else, you feel their pain, their joy, their struggles and the love they experience. You share the character’s experiences and sometimes they mirror your own. When that happens, it feels like you are sharing the same soul. Filling your lungs, breathing and growing together. You become one with the character. Author K. Bromberg masterfully breathes life into Then You Happened and into me.
Tate loves hard and Fletcher lied harder. She gave up everything for him and he threw away and squandered all that they had. What do you do when you lose yourself to someone else? To their lies, deception and treachery? What happens when you are then left all alone to clean up the disaster left in his wake? The disaster that you were hidden from, the one that you never knew existed? Even worse, what happens when the whole town is against you and wants you gone?
“After him she’ll never be the same.”
“her life will forever be changed”
Or will it?
Click.Click.Click
Silent screams bubbling to the surface.
Deceptions and lies
Learning how to stand on her own two feet and prove to everyone that she can. She needs to prove to them and most importantly to herself that she didn’t choose to turn her back on her family in vain. To prove that this can be her dream. Tatum is determined and broken at the same time.
CLICK.CLICK.CLICK
Milliseconds.moments.captured.
Details preserved and brought to life. Her own life details too pixelated to define. Too murky to see clearly through.
Enter Jack. Ranch manager. Mystery. She is wild and he is steady, level, loyal and determined. Determined to bring the ranch and Tate back to life. He doesn’t want to tame her wild...he wants to drown in it and capture it, channel it and let it loose. He is everything that she never knew she wanted or needed. He has secrets...will they break them?
Click.Click.Click
To the broken...there is healing. Tatum will show you how to find your strength and Jack can demonstrate that with faith and boundaries you can find love again. Know your worth, decide you’re boundaries, but first read this beautifully woven story and find yourself submerged in the best of second chance romance that you can read. From the dedication that spoke to me personally to the perfect ending for this story I was transfixed by the author’s words.
You can never be lonely while reading a great book. Bravo to Author K. Bromberg, this is a story that will stay with me forever and touch so many people!
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- GloboxReviewed in Australia on April 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Small Town Cowboy Romance
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe author keeps you turning the pages and all the feels with this book. Tatum (Tate) has been screwed over and struggling to make a go of her Ranch. Jack Sutton turns up to help her manage the place, but she doesn't like him, nor his attitude, so she sends him on his way. She doesn't trust him and feels he thinks he knows all about her from the rumor mill in the town of Lone Star. Jack decided to hang around in the town. He hopes she will change her mind about employing him, as he has promised his father that he would do this. She relents eventually, and he helps turn things around on the ranch, helping her rediscover herself again. Meanwhile, they start falling for each other. Can she trust Jack, or will she face the ultimate betrayal?
If you love a small-town cowboy romance, then you will love this book. Kristy also blows you away with a few twists that you don't see coming.
- Marian ChawnerReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Love , lies and new beginnings
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEach time I read the latest book written by this author I think that was her best. This one is no exception. I think Jack Sutton is such a delicious alpha Male . His character is solid, strong, reliable, honest and trustworthy. However he has secrets, a past and responsibilities that keep hounding him. Tatum is very much a girl that appears to have everything, but bit by bit she looses nearly the lot. A widow, her husband lied, cheated and left her virtually penniless and the local town Lone Star made their own judgments following his deceit and lies. The story flows well and as ever is beautifully descriptive. The characters are believable , some good , some evil and some adorable. There are times when the emotional episodes are so graphic and tender that your temperature rises, and times when the tears flow freely and furiously. A completely compelling novel, one that grips you from the start, and find impossible to put down. I would love there to be more of these two characters but how can you improve on perfection. A fabulous book by a phenomenal author well worth a read. A stand-alone in many ways but possibly more stand out.
- KatReadsRomanceReviewed in Canada on April 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars The twist I missed… sooooo good!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is now officially my favourite book by Kristy Bromberg. Then You Happened is just so understated and filled with such achingly tender and brutal emotion, I am gutted by it, even with the happily ever after.
I will remember this book, revisit it, and hold the love between Jack and Tate in my heart for a very long time.
- CundykjReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Today is the day I own my wild!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseTatum Knox is struggling to keep her ranch afloat. Her lying rat of a husband dies leaving a trail of debts behind him. The towns people hate her. They think she’s up her self and far too superior. Her family abandoned her. She’s alone and trusts no one but she refuses to be broken. I adored her spirit. She’s feisty and uncompromising.
Jack Sutton is making good a promise and sees Tatum as his way to right a wrong. He’s determined to save her ranch and make Tatum trust again. He’s easy on the eye and oh so much of a hero.
The story plays out in beautiful photographs. Snaps of horses roaming. A run down farm. A broken fence. Dirty jeans. Dirty hands. Sunsets over pastures. The tears of a woman who owns her wild. I could see them all.
Kristy Bromberg wrote a beautiful book about not giving up, about fighting for yourself, about hope and trust. The not giving up isn’t just about not giving up yourself; it’s about not giving up on others when they are down and need help.
It made my heart happy (after the tears).
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on July 8, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI enjoyed this story about Tatum Knox and Jack Sutton. I enjoyed their journey to them finding their happy ever after.