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Fifth Generation Cowboy (Three Rivers Ranch Romance™ Book 4) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 1,957 ratings

A shy cowboy, a single mother, and their journey out of the friend zone.

Tom Lovell, a fifth-generation cowboy raised by a single dad, knows ranching like the back of his hand. At Three Rivers Ranch, he watches his fellow cowboys get married one by one, but he's not sure he's the marrying type. His mother's abandonment when he was a child has left him wary of women and content with his life as a cowboy.

Rose Reyes, a single mother to her daughter Mari, who has Autism, has been raising her daughter alone for seven years. Despite Mari's improvements through equine therapy, Rose struggles with loneliness, exhaustion, and the desire for adult companionship—and she’s always found a friend in Tom.

One day, Tom and Rose find themselves alone in the kitchen, where Rose confesses her feelings of being out of control and her need for a break. Tom, without judgment, offers to help her with her leaking kitchen sink and overgrown lawn. As they spend more time together, Tom realizes that his friendship with Rose could grow into something more—if he can get out of his own way.

Tom also must navigate his confusing feelings about where he should be—Three Rivers or back home in Montana?—as his relationship with Rose heats up. And she always has to consider her daughter in every decision she makes.

Tom and Rose will need faith, patience, and love to navigate the road out of the friend zone and toward where they’re supposed to be without risking Mari's well-being in the process. Can they face the challenges of single parenthood, past traumas, and societal expectations to build a life together? Or will their leap of faith leave them all broken-hearted?

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Praise for Second Chance Ranch, Book 1 in the Amazon #1 bestselling Three Rivers Ranch Romance series: "Isaacson artfully combines disparate threads in her contemporary Western Christian romance, the first of seven installments in her Three Rivers Ranch series." ~BookLife, Publisher's Weekly

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Three Rivers Ranch Romance Series:1. Second Chance Ranch2. Third Time's the Charm3. Fourth and Long4. Fifth Generation Cowboy5. Sixth Street Love Affair6. The Seventh Sergeant7. Eight Second Ride8. The First Lady of Three Rivers9. Christmas in Three Rivers10. Lucky Number Thirteen11. The Curse of February Fourteenth - coming in 2018! Gold Valley Romance Series:1. Before the Leap2. After the Fall3. Through the Mist4. Between the Reins5. Over the Moon6. Under the Bridge
Brush Creek Brides Romance Series:1. A Wedding for the Widower2. A Companion for the Cowboy3. A Bride for the Bronc Rider4. A Family for the Farmer5. A Home for the Horseman6. A Refuge for the Rancher

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B501CIC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AEJ Creative Works
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 18 ‏ : ‎ Three Rivers Ranch Romance™
  • Best Sellers Rank: #38,499 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,957 ratings

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★USA Today Bestseller ★ Top 10 Kindle Unlimited All-Star ★

Liz Isaacson® writes inspirational cowboy romances. She has multiple #1 bestsellers in over a dozen categories, is a USA Today Bestseller, and a Top 10 Bestselling Author in Kindle Unlimited. She loves all things to do with contemporary cowboys, and will write romance in Texas or Wyoming, and anywhere else she can find horses and mountains. Find out more on her website, Feel-Good Fiction Books.

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Customers find this book to be a stand-alone romance with a sweet Christian storyline that's easy to put down. The writing quality is excellent, and the characters are fantastic, with each character and situation being new. Moreover, customers appreciate the book's uplifting nature, with one review highlighting its portrayal of faith and determination in facing life's challenges. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its autism content, particularly its depiction of a pre-teen girl with autism, and customers describe it as beautiful.

100 customers mention "Readability"100 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a fun, stand-alone story that's good for a relaxing evening.

"...with autism and I can so relate to the struggles but while it was a good story I really didn't buy it...." Read more

"...It was a great read." Read more

"This is a sweet and clean romance in the Three Rivers Ranch Romance series...." Read more

"Great story, as someone who works with autistic children, I can say Liz did a good job with describing what the home life might be like if blessed..." Read more

70 customers mention "Romance"70 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as an inspiring and sweet Christian story without complications.

"...The love story you wrote was delightful; trusting; Beautiful and loving. I believe the Lord touch all 3 of their souls and blessed their family...." Read more

"Liz Isaacson did a great job portraying a story of faith, love, and hope...." Read more

"This is a sweet and clean romance in the Three Rivers Ranch Romance series...." Read more

"This clean and wholesome romance is wonderful!..." Read more

37 customers mention "Writing quality"34 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as excellently written and a good clean read.

"...It is well written and you can almost smell the horses as you read, or feel the hot sun beating down on you." Read more

"...Very well written, it's like a story coming off the pages before your very eyes." Read more

"...This was wonderfully written." Read more

"Anything Liz writes is awesome...." Read more

31 customers mention "Character depth"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the characters in the book, noting that each character and situation is new and that they are well-integrated into the series. One customer particularly highlights Tom's unselfishness as unexpected in most men.

"I have read the whole Three Rivers Ranch series. I loved the characters and couldn't wait to see how the end came together...." Read more

"...Characters are complex, but how they communicate connects them all. Mari communicates her fear of change through rage and screaming, her joy quietly...." Read more

"My heavens what a beautiful love story! The unselfishness of Tom is so unexpected in most men. He genuinely was interested in people...." Read more

"I enjoyed the characters in this book. I also liked how down to earth and honest the mother/daughter were...." Read more

27 customers mention "Uplifting"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting, describing it as an inspirational read that encompasses faith, with one customer noting how it reflects day-to-day struggles and how characters face trials with faith and determination.

"...even the simple way he lives and relates to others creates beauty and hope...." Read more

"...Inspiring!" Read more

"Another good inspirational read. Characters are real bringing the kinds of decissions we all face in developing relationships...." Read more

"...Enjoyed reading about Rose and Tom but especially Mari. Very interesting and enjoyed." Read more

13 customers mention "Autism content"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book handles autism, particularly in its portrayal of a pre-teen girl character, with one customer noting how well the therapy work with autism characters was integrated into the story.

"Another great story in the Three Rivers area, dealing with abandonment, autism, trust and romance slowly blossoming to love...." Read more

"...It really made this authentic and made the connection between the adults even more meaningful...." Read more

"...I love that the story includes a special needs child and shows the love that comes in this relationship." Read more

"...not only is kind to her, but appears to have a special ability to understand and help her daughter...." Read more

10 customers mention "Beauty"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, with one customer noting how the characters' relationships create visual appeal throughout the story, while another appreciates the author's writing style.

"...It was beautiful to watch through the book's story. I loved this story very much! I'm ready for the next book in the series...." Read more

"Another book that should sorrow love and family and how Gods grace always shines through. Now let’s find out about Garth...." Read more

"...inate kindness, and even the simple way he lives and relates to others creates beauty and hope...." Read more

"...I appreciated the realistic picture of dealing with an autistic teenager. I plan on reading all of this author’s work." Read more

10 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very hard to put down and easy to read.

"I love Liz's style . Fifth generation is another example of her easy,entertaining way of telling a story...." Read more

"...book I've read in this series has been wonderfully written and hard to put down!..." Read more

"...mentioning of main characters in books in this series makes it easy to place them and keep up with the story. On to number 4." Read more

"...Tom, Rose and Mari have such a story. This is one that can be hard to put down, just like the others in this series...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
    Rose is tired and now her ex-husband has spilled the beans he is going to be taking a job in Washington and he's engaged to his girlfriend and they are to be married in the fall! Which means instead of him taking his daughter every other weekend he doesn't know how visitation will work out for him to get to Texas. Mari is not dealing with this change very well with her autism and being a pre-teen. Thankfully Tom at Three Rivers is able to calm her down some with their Horse Therapy. Plus, Mari really responds to Tom well! Tom has been trying his best not to notice Rose, but, it seems that everyone else can see there's something between them. When she has a mini breakdown after dropping Mari off he decides to help her with some chores around the house. What neither expect is the attraction they feel for one another. Rose is more resistant about her feelings than Tom so he decides to go slow. However, when something happens to his father he knows what he needs to do. What happened? What does Tom do? How does Rose react? Mari? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Liz Isaacson and Elana Johnson.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
    I love Liz Isaacson, her novels are truly wonderful! It is hard to find an author who can distinguish between a Christian Romance Novel and a Contemporary Romance Novel, but Ms. Isaacson does it and she does it well! I highly recommend every novel that I have read, and I hope that every novel I plan to read in the future is of the same quality!

    "Fifth Generation Cowboy" is a novel that struck outside of the norm for this series, at least to me. I felt like this novel by Ms. Isaacson was a step about from the homestead of Three Rivers Ranch, and into the lives that surround the community that makes these books so great. We find Tom and Rose in a new, up and coming friendship; one that's built on both not looking for love. Can they be what the other needs, even with them both fighting it? Will they find that happily ever after?

    I recommend this ten novel series, each one is better than the last. Very well written, it's like a story coming off the pages before your very eyes.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
    Another great story in the Three Rivers area, dealing with abandonment, autism, trust and romance slowly blossoming to love. Characters are complex, but how they communicate connects them all. Mari communicates her fear of change through rage and screaming, her joy quietly. Tom communicates love through patience, serenity and thoughtful hard work when unable to find words to express it. But Rose has the hardest time of sharing her hopes and dreams, because raising an autistic child alone after her divorce, and determined to not rely on anyone for help, she cannot envision a better life for herself, especially not love in her self imposed isolation. Loved the tongue tied cowboy, the way attraction grows into love, how pain and isolation is broken by those moments of pure joy from a shy smile, a dog's kiss, a soft I love you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
    Raised on a Montana Ranch, Tom Lovell is working at Three Rivers Ranch and interested in Rose Reyes local bank loan manager. She is resistant to dating him because of her special needs daughter. When Tom’s father falls and is put in the hospital he is called back to Montana. He decides to move back to help his family, and wants Rose to go with him. She must decide what she wants and what is best for her daughter. A heartwarming story and worth the read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
    My heavens what a beautiful love story! The unselfishness of Tom is so unexpected in most men. He genuinely was interested in people.

    His love for Rose and Mari was the highlight of this story. He went out of his way to help and do things for them. Most men think of themselves and what the want, it was so refreshing to see him give of himself without expecting anything but the hope that one day Rose would love him too.

    And Mari with down syndrome was very nice to see how people handled her, from her mother, her aunt, grandparents, strangers, but most of all her interactions with Tom. It was beautiful to watch through the book's story.

    I loved this story very much! I'm ready for the next book in the series.
    Starr as Ruby Slippers
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
    I enjoyed the characters in this book. I also liked how down to earth and honest the mother/daughter were. I think the true display of an autistic child really added another layer to the book. So many can relate to the daily struggles of a special needs child. I applaud Liz Isaacson for including this scenario. It really made this authentic and made the connection between the adults even more meaningful. How many men or women would take on a child with special needs?
    This was a heart warming story and because so much of the story was the day to day dealings with work, children and just plain living, it made this a book that gives a positive outcome and outlook for those going through similar situations.
    Excellently written, great and believable storyline and very believable characters. Add this book to your "must read" list. You'll be glad you did!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
    The mother of an autistic child and a ranch cowboy are drawn to one another in this book. She's having a rough time of it, and he volunteers to help her out on some things needed around her house, and feelings start to be hard. I love how attentive he was to her autistic daughter in this book, and how she was always comfortable with him.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
    Another winner from this author. I've enjoyed all of the romances at Three Rivers Ranch and this one is just as good. They have made this girl want to leave her native Kentucky and move to Texas, lol. This book has wonderful Tom Lovell, a cowboy to fall in love with. I get a bit frustrated at characters that don't feel they 'deserve' to have someone love them, and they constantly push them away. I confess that the middle of this book put me in a bad mood, lol. The frustration is thick for quite a few chapters. But once Rose finally 'sees the light' and starts acting like I wanted her to, haha, things smoothed out. That was at about 90%, lol.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Cathy Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars good story
    Reviewed in Australia on September 2, 2017
    Another great book in the series. I love these sorts of series where each book can stand alone but there are various characters that are shared between books. This was another clean, well-written Christian romance that I'd be happy to recommend to anyone, and that also included a bit of a look at life for a single parent with an autistic child. All in all, recommended.
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  • Tornado 1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A love that keeps on giving
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2019
    Heart warming story of love against the odds. Rose has an extra reason to be careful of anyone she lets into her life never mind her heart. Her daughter's autism means that even small changes have to be negotiated with care. I particularly liked the true portrayal of Mairi as I have a son with autism and found the author gave a sensitive and accurate picture of the challenges faced by Rose. Tom has enough love to soothe them both and Mairi instantly responds to the quiet but firm parameter setting. Mairi clearly needs a strong father figure and this Cowboy has it in spades.
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  • Glenda Kochany
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fifth Generation Cowboy: An Inspirational Western Romance
    Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2017
    Another great story. This story had all my emotions going. I cried and laughed. I love how this series draws you in and you feel the emotions the characters are feeling. Well got to run need to read the next book in this series.
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  • Jean Gilbert
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2017
    Another great story. They just keep getting better. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
  • Mary
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on March 26, 2018
    have enjoyed reading about the three rivers personalities, a good light read

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