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Perfect Secret (The McMurrays of Mason Creek Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,169 ratings

She’ll never touch another cowboy again. Even if he does look good in nothing but a towel.

Alana Faulkner swore off cowboys four years ago when her then-boyfriend let his rodeo fame go to his head.

Holden McMurray’s life has been turned upside down by a scandal. Though he’s innocent of any wrongdoing, his boss and his agent have not only sidelined him, but they’ve sent him to the middle of nowhere, Montana, until the dust settles.

Worse, his new neighbor is a spitfire brunette with a bigger grudge than the last bull he rode. But she’s as pretty as she is sassy, and damn if he can’t leave well enough alone.

It’s a bad idea on every count, but mostly because…

She has no idea who he really is.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XZC9438
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Molly McLain Books, LLC (September 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1736647849
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,169 ratings

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Molly writes spicy small-town romance with lots of heart. Her heroes are typically blue collar with beefy forearms, and her heroines are stubborn backtalkers. Kinda like Molly and her husband in real life. She lives in Wisconsin, so it’s no surprise that she loves all things cheese, especially in cake form. She's a cat and dog mom with a few human kids, too, and she has a day job. Writing happily-ever-afters is definitely her escape from reality.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it easy to read. They appreciated the well-written storyline with a small-town romance. The characters were described as wonderful, with clearly defined personalities and emotions. The humor and banter between the characters made readers laugh and smile. The characters were described by customers as charming, sassy, and sweet. They also loved the small town setting with supportive friends and family. Overall, customers felt the book was heartwarming and encouraging.

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31 customers mention "Readability"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable, lighthearted read with a small-town romance. Readers appreciate the author's writing style and find the series engaging.

"...Molly McLain is a wonderful writer and I can’t wait to read more from her!" Read more

"Wow one really great book! Once I started this book I had trouble putting down...." Read more

"...This is a slow burn romance, and a wonderful light read. Holden is a sexy cowboy and Alana is a spunky, sassy woman that keeps him in his place...." Read more

"...These two are so good together. When some things happen Alana and Holden have to make some choices...." Read more

26 customers mention "Storyline"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the storyline. They found it engaging with a small-town romance and a strong heroine. The plot progressed on plot elements without excessive drama or gratuitous violence. Readers appreciated the slow-burn romance with enough tension to keep things interesting. Overall, they found the book a light and enjoyable read.

"I absolutely loved Holden and Alana’s love story...." Read more

"...Thanks for a great story and your hard work," Read more

"...This is a slow burn romance, and a wonderful light read. Holden is a sexy cowboy and Alana is a spunky, sassy woman that keeps him in his place...." Read more

"...The end of the book was so good!" Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with clearly defined personalities and emotions. They find the hero honest, sexy, and sweet. The heroine is described as strong, sassy, and smart.

"...Holden is the perfect hero—his honesty and sexy yet also sweet personality are perfect for overcoming Alana’s fears of becoming involved with..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this book from start to finish and the characters seemed so real that you felt like you were right there with them all...." Read more

"...With great secondary characters, this book was a fun read that was easily read in one sitting." Read more

"...ready to meet a new book boyfriend and fall in love with some wonderful characters. This book will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and cheer...." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They appreciate the witty banter between the characters and their flirting. The story is exciting and fun to read, with realistic thoughts and dialogue.

"...With great secondary characters, this book was a fun read that was easily read in one sitting." Read more

"...This book hooked me from the start. The characters banter made me laugh and they have so much chemistry...." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and cheer...." Read more

"...Realistic thoughts and dialogue. No desire to re-read this story. I am interested in over works by this author." Read more

5 customers mention "Charm"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's charm. They find the characters witty, charming, and quick to forgive. The cover is gorgeous, and the heroine is described as strong, sassy, and smart.

"...Holden is the perfect hero—his honesty and sexy yet also sweet personality are perfect for overcoming Alana’s fears of becoming involved with..." Read more

"...regrets over how she handled her past breakup man did I love how her sassy and bold attitude shined through when she met Holden...." Read more

"...Holden and Alana are a force to reckon with. He’s charming to her iciness. He’s flirty to her skepticism...." Read more

"...The characters are witty, charming, and quick to forgive...." Read more

4 customers mention "Chemistry"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' chemistry.

"...The characters banter made me laugh and they have so much chemistry. I'm glad that Holden takes the time to get to know Alana...." Read more

"...They had fantastic chemistry together and I really loved how they communicated with each other...." Read more

"...He’s flirty to her skepticism. They just meshed so well and I love their chemistry. Gotta love small towns too!" Read more

"...I loved their chemistry and the character development, and with Molly McLain's fab writing, Perfect Secret was a four-starred read." Read more

4 customers mention "Story quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the small town setting with supportive friends and family makes for a good story. The series takes place in this amazing small town, with small town secrets. Readers describe the book as a fun and encouragement-filled read in 3 days.

"...Fun & encouragement filled read in 3 days." Read more

"...The small town setting with supportive friends and family always makes a good story...." Read more

"...The perfect couple to end this amazing series in this amazing small town. I am ready for more stories in this perfect little town." Read more

"Small town secrets..." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's heartwarming story. They find the main character kind and sweet, treating Alana like a treasure. The way he speaks to her is also appreciated.

"...He had such a kind heart, he treated Alana like the treasure she was and definitely knew how to use his cowboy skills in the bedroom...." Read more

"...He’s charming to her iciness. He’s flirty to her skepticism. They just meshed so well and I love their chemistry. Gotta love small towns too!" Read more

"...The way he talked so sweet to her. Loved it!!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
    I absolutely loved Holden and Alana’s love story. Alana’s reluctance to get involved with another cowboy after being burned by her ex so thoroughly is very understandable. And that makes it even sweeter when Holden wins her over. Alana is a perfect heroine—strong, sassy, and smart.

    Holden is the perfect hero—his honesty and sexy yet also sweet personality are perfect for overcoming Alana’s fears of becoming involved with another cowboy.

    Cowboy romances aren’t my typical sub-genre, but I’m so glad I read this one. Molly McLain is a wonderful writer and I can’t wait to read more from her!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
    Holden is a man every country girl dreams of meeting.  Every girl except Alana.  Nope, no way does she want anything to do with the smooth talkin', tall drink of water  with whom she must share her bathroom with, thanks to her brother.  Especially when he starts getting under her skin by calling her "Darlin'."

    Alana  has been out of the social game for so long, thanks to a cowboy from her past.  Holden makes her a deal; pretend that they are into one another, to help her get her back into the world.  Between a daring rescue from the winged rodent, to "fishin` in the dark" there are secrets. Secrets that they try to keep from the town, and from each other. Some are not as bad as they make them out to be, and others are beyond their wildest dreams. 

    This may be the last book in the Mason Creek series,  but Molly McLain sends it out with a ride that was wilder than any 8 second championship, gold buckle win! She proves when it comes to small town romance, she grabs the bull by the horns! The connection  between these two is more than just a look or a touch, it's in every moment they share. The humor and dramatic moments are all I wanted in a perfect ending.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    I really feel like I kept waiting for the other show to drop based on the title, and it did but not as bad as I expected. Holden was such a sweet main character and I'd just like to hear more things from him. Alana and Holden deserved all the things and their happily ever after.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
    This was such a good book! Alana is trying to move forward and forget about her old boyfriend. Alana is trying to finish college while working full-time. Her brother moves a guy in across from her, because he needs a place to stay. Alana tries to be mad, but it's not Holden's fault that he has to live by her. Holden is hiding out after being falsely accused. Holden realizes how special Alana is and tries to be friendly. Alana comes up with the idea for fake dating, but Holden makes the fake dates feel real. These two are so good together. When some things happen Alana and Holden have to make some choices. Alana was so strong and made sure that Holden wouldn't regret his choices. The end of the book was so good!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
    I loved this book! Never could resist a good cowboy romance!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    Wow one really great book! Once I started this book I had trouble putting down.This was one heck of a story with a lot of suspense and spice all rolled into one. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish and the characters seemed so real that you felt like you were right there with them all.Thanks for a great story and your hard work,
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
    This is the first book I’ve read of the twelve books set in Mason Creek, but it won’t be the last. I loved Alana and Holden so much. I haven’t read anything from Molly McLain since I read her River Bend series, where Tony is still my favorite. Holden can give Tony a run for his money, so great job on this amazing story. Alana was betrayed by her ex who is a bull rider, so bull riders are off limits for her. Enter Holden, a gorgeous bull rider, lol. Holden is dealing with a false accusation and the ABR has suspended him, even though he is innocent. Grab your copy and get ready to meet a new book boyfriend and fall in love with some wonderful characters. This book will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and cheer.

    I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
    “Something you should know about me is that I love a challenge and you, darlin’, are a puzzle I am determined to figure out.”

    Did I borrow this book from Kindle Unlimited because of the gorgeous cover? Yes I did! And the story inside was a great small town romance with a sassy heroine and hard working cowboy hero. Holden and Alana’s forced proximity, hate to love romance was just the light hearted read I needed! I haven’t read the rest of the multi author Mason Creek series but enjoyed this book as a standalone.

    “You gave me your heart, darlin’, and that’s better than any rodeo title.”

    Alana had all but given up on men after her ex-boyfriend turned out to be an epic loser, treating her and their relationship as if it meant nothing. Focusing back on herself and her dream of owning the general store she manages, there was no room for men or fun for that matter in her life. And absolutely NO bull riding cowboys, those men would break her heart and never look back. While Alana had a lot of regrets over how she handled her past breakup man did I love how her sassy and bold attitude shined through when she met Holden. He had to work his charm extra hard in order to win her over, he was not deterred in the least by her strong dislike of cowboys. He had such a kind heart, he treated Alana like the treasure she was and definitely knew how to use his cowboy skills in the bedroom. I enjoyed how the conflicts were handled and how they talked out their issues, even though they had secrets between them they talked it out when they were ready. Overall a nice light hearted small town romance I would recommend if you love bull riding cowboys!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alana
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2024
    I really enjoyed this book. I just had to see if she could finally have something work out for her and was so pleased with the ending.
  • jeanette
    5.0 out of 5 stars highly Recommend!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2022
    I love this authors books.

    I loved this book from start to finish.

    I love the characters and the story.
  • Karina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! An amazing love story
    Reviewed in Australia on September 25, 2021
    This story is just incredible. Amazingly talented writer brings you into the world of romance, heartache and love. The best HEA I have read in a long time. Thank you Molly for sharing your incredible talent in writing and immersing your readers in the perfect love story.
  • Jess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Read!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2023
    I loved this story so much! The entire cast of secondary characters were great, and the small town vibes of Mason Creek were perfect. Alana and Holden's chemistry was top tier! One of my absolute favourite parts was that date Holden planned under the bridge. Sooo romantic!

    I loved everything about this story and can't wait to read more from Molly's Mason Creek world.
  • Mrs M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn enemies to lovers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2023
    An enjoyable story with good characters. A little bit too perfect at the end - some more drama or conflict to ramp up the excitement would have been perfect.

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