I was blessed with an arc of this book from netgalley and I'm so thankful. It was a lot heavier than I expected, yet still gave that 2nd chance romance, added some suspense, drama, angst, and sadness. I deal with ptsd and I've had issues with an ex myself, but this was next level. Then you add Ethan anger and need to protect even though he seems to not care... gives the feels

I do love a second chance romance and this was no exception, a cute story, just the right amount of tension, drama and of course chemistry means I was hooked from the start. Great romance to escape to.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This is the first of the parker rach inc I’ve had the please of reading, This is a typically second chance, love coming full circle book, and ofcourse is full of cowboys. There are a few twists and turns but thankfully a happy ending. These are the type of books i love to read - short and sweet. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series and more by this author.

Ethan by Maddie James is a story about second chance romance. It also contains strong emotional and physical issues as well as action, suspense, and drama. The book started off a bit slow but after awhile the pace picked up and it was a real page turner. This is Ethan and Brandley’s story. They were married early in their late teens, and when Ethan joined the SEALS, he let her go and they divorced. The story concerns them now being co-located in the Ranch house working on the financial books together to try to save the ranch. Throw in an abusive ex-husband that Brandley married after Ethan and the one she is hiding herself and her daughter from, and the plot thickens. I enjoyed the story and the romance between these two that gives them a second chance at love.
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Ethan has been gone for years. He was trying to protect Brandley but that took many horrible turns. This book is a story about love coming full circle. War causes deep scars and so does abuse so Ethan and Brandley are perfect for each other even years later.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Author Collective 20 for providing me this arc via Netgalley!
I really liked this. The writing was a bit repetitive at times, but if (like me), you like a second chance romance, with a bonus childhood connection, I definitely think you should check this out. It's also short and easy to read, which helped me get out of a short reading slump.

3.5 stars.
A great story about falling in love for the same person twice, with a super protective alpha hero, “Ethan”, by Maddie James, is a quick, enjoyable read, presenting a cast of very relatable characters.
I liked Ethan’s characterization as the wounded warrior angry with the world, and loved watching his brothers make him calm down. Usually, this kind of hothead, full of testosterone male isn’t very appealing to me, but Ethan was and his outbursts felt authentic. His instincts and drive to protect Brandley, the tenderness and depth of feelings for the heroine make him likeable.
Even the frequent cursing (another thing I dislike) seemed realistic, particularly during the vivid siblings’ dialogue and interaction.
The domestic scenes and family life were well written and add to the story.
I found it odd that Ethan was unaware about what had happened in Brandley’s life, when his family maintained contact with her.

Great story, This book is a quick, easy read about forgiveness and second chances.
Brandley and Ethan were married right after high school. When Ethan joined the Navy SEALS, he didn't want to be distracted with thoughts of Brandley back home, so he asked for a divorce and never looked back. Ten years later, Ethan is sent home from fighting for medical reasons, and he finds Brandley is still a big part of his family. She has not had it easy since Ethan left, and now she is in danger and has no where to go for protection except the family ranch. But what happens when Ethan realizes he made a huge mistake all those years ago?
Loved the characters and the story. Wish Ethan's PTSD was addressed more, but other than that enjoyed the book and look forward to reading about the rest of the family.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I received this book from Sand Dune Books for an honest review.
Ethan MacKay has returned home to the family ranch after years of being a Navy Seal. Now home he is not happy because it is not by choice it is because of an injury caused by an IED which also killed some of his team. Now home he has not dealt with anything, his injuries his losses, and especially his feelings for his ex-wife who he chose to walk away from after Buds. Now when his brother hires a new accountant for the ranch, he was not expecting Brandley Mendoza, or her daughter and also that she was married after him and now is going through another painful divorce because she has a child.
When they see each other Ethan only thinks about himself and his pain from his injuries. It is not until his brother has her and her daughter move in that he begins to deal with the pain that he has put away all of these years from the day he walked away from the love of his life Brandley. As he begins to see life through a child’s eye, he begins to work through his physical pain first then he starts on the other problems he has, anger issues for one.
Brandley has her own issues to work on as well for she feels she let down her daughter and there are some very heartfelt moments between them. She also is surprised by her feelings for Ethan and does not want to get hurt again, even though she does see a change in him. I will say for the readers of this book for me I had no issues with the anger for most of it came from PTSD there are some dealings with wife abuse and swearing. The swearing was not an issue for me either for I grew up in a military home and on bases so it was no problem some men just talk like that to get their feelings across and some to push people away, my wife just lets me talk then finds out what’s really going on. Overall a really good story and I really could relate to Ethan’s character which made this book a better read for me.

Ethan and Brandley married at the age of 18 after having been in love since 14 years old. Nothing could keep them apart ... until two years later when Ethan broke her heart by joining the navy and telling her he wanted a divorce as he was at the airport gate waiting to board his plane. He saw how hurt she was, but he just turned and walked on the plane never looking back.

More than 10 years later, Ethan returned home to mend his injuries and the fact that his life as a SEAL was over. He just didn’t expect to run into Brandley so soon. He quickly learned that she had remarried and had a young child. How had she gotten over him so easily when she was always on his mind? He was starting to think (for the millionth time) that leaving her so many years ago was a huge mistake. He knew he always loved her, but he felt he couldn’t do his job effectively as a SEAL if he was always thinking about her.

Can they find their way back together? Will the danger she and her daughter are in prevent the happily ever after? Can Brandley forgive him? And can he forgive himself?

This was a cute book and I will want to read the future stories of Ethan’s brothers, his sister and his mother. It was an easy read that I accomplished in one day.

I was provided this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions above are mine without biases.

Ethan by Maddie James is a sad and wonderful story of a cowboy come home to deal with physical and emotional injuries from an IED explosion that killed members of his company including his dog. He's home to the ranch, a place he was not sure he ever wanted to be in the first place. Evan, his twin brother, was trying to make him care that the ranch was going to go under if they didn't do something soon. He also wanted him to go see their mother, which he had not done yet in the month he'd been home. Someone was coming in the morning to work on the books and help them prepare for a meeting with the bank. Bad news: the person who would help them was Brandley, his ex-wife. He couldn't do it. Worse news: she had a daughter and an abusive ex-husband (not him). Could they figure this all out?

Ethan was hurting; there was not doubt about that. The problem was that he appeared to not care about fixing it. That's what Evan thought and it's what Brandley thought. Both Ethan and Brandley had PTSD. Ethan from the war and Brandley from her ex-husband. Both had trouble sleeping and had nightmares. Both still loved one another, hurt as they were. Both recognized that the most important person to keep safe from it all was Sadie, Brandley's innocent daughter. The ex-husband was crazy and violent and wanted Sadie (at his parent's insistence). Ethan had anger management issues, not really helped by his SEAL skills. Could they come together to save the ranch? Then deal with their other problems? It was interesting and enlightening to watch them work it out. I enjoyed the read.

I was invited to read a free ARC of Ethan by Netgalley. All opinions contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #ethan

This is a new to me author so I did not know what to expect with this book. In the beginning of the book I felt like the curse words were just a little to much, I mean a curse word here and there is a book I can work with but it seemed for a good portion of the beginning it felt like every other word. Once you get to about the middle of the book things get really interesting and I did find the book hard to put down after that. I Like Bradley and Ethan but I felt like even though it was their story being told it also came back to being about Ethan's family and how they need to work to help each other out which was fun. I loved Sadie why she was young and she faced some tough things the author didn't sugar coat it at all which made the story relatable. Over all this book while has strong language and sexual content it was a good read. I feel like this is not the end for this group so who knows next where the author will take this family.

Ethan comes home to recuperate from his injuries. His twin brother brings Ethan's ex wife in to work on the books for the ranch without telling Ethan. Brandley and Ethan work on their feelings and on saving the ranch. Brandley is running away from an abusive ex husband. Lots of funny romantic action going on. The family comes together in a time of need.

Great book!! Definitely enjoyed this cowboy romance! The characters are all really interesting! This book had a little bit of everything! It had plenty of action! Suspense, drama, and heartbreak and heartache! It had a little steam to it too! But mainly it was a great read! Definitely don't miss out on this one! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Ethan has not had it easy of late. An IED explosion has ended his career and left him with physical and emotional scars. He has reluctantly come home to the family ranch to help his twin, Evan. PTSD is an invisible wound, and others cannot see the battles waring in your mind. The ranch is in trouble; can Ethan be a cowboy again?

Brandley is Ethan’s ex. They married young and grew apart. Now she is also an accountant and someone Evan trusts to help save the ranch. Brandley is fighting her demons; she remarried and divorced after Ethan to an abusive man and has a daughter.

Can they work together to save the ranch? Will the time apart help them figure out they still love each other?

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

Maddie James’ seventh installment in The Parker Ranches, Inc. series, Ethan: Black Sheep Cowboy, is rife with emotion, angst, and romance...the moments of redemption are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The story is quick moving and engrossing...never drawing out too long much anticipated moments, the rewards to the reader are satisfying.

As the series of the McKay family continues, I look forward to what this author has in store for the rest of the family.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.