Tempting the Rancher

Enjoyed reading January and Nae's second chance at love. Emotional and engaging read. January and Nate were high school sweethearts until she left. January is back and Nate is still in love. As they spend time together They both have to decide if their love is worth the challenges they face. Recommended read.

Wow more than 5 stars !! Great read ......

Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I’ve been very fortunate to have found Leslie North’s books thru Netgalley & she has quickly become a favorite author. Her books are generally very quick to read - so they can take you away on a quick get away 👍

This book is one of my absolute favorites of hers so far & can’t wait to read the rest in the series. Nat & January were in love at 18 until “J” decides she needs to be like her Dad & travel the world hoping in the process to find herself . Nat has been her only true love but upon returning to the ranch where they grew up she knows she can never hurt him again - she barely survived leaving the first time.

Nat is angry as he was the one left behind ....... the responsibility of running his family’s ranch is something he deeply loves but also a stressful burden. He left college & a dream of being a published writer .... when January returns for a brief stay the attraction & love they have for each other is still very much there as well as the fear that they are giving away their chance at something so much more ....

Both characters are so well written & you really feel what is motivating them - however as the reader you know they are meant to be together❤️ This was a night 🦉 read for me !! Up till early am reading to finish this really GREAT book - great story !!!!

Problems and misconceptions twisted into a romance that stops the heart. This novel, written my Ms North, is amongst some of her best work. Readers familiar with Ms North’s work will expect a HEA and know the way there will not be easy – this story is ideal for the romantic, with thrills and turns that pull at a reader’s emotions and drag a tear from the eye, along with a giggle or smirk. Worth the read for the characters alone, as Ms North definitely paints a picture of a hero you want sweeping you off your feet and a heroine to melt the hardest hearts.

Nathaniel knew when he thought of January the unexpected would occur. Her sudden disappearance and how she reappeared in his life ten years later. He was crushed when the love of his life left their small town. Focusing on keeping his families ranch afloat he struggles with the legacy he must uphold. Pushing his dreams to the side he rekindles his lost love with January. Have her wandering ways finally come to an end as she accepts the one thing she was looking for was by her side all along. Great start to a new series.

This is a quick, highly entertaining, sweetly sexy romantic journey filled with passion and a child hood love that is given a thrilling second chance....

Nathaniel Meier is a sexy, sweet, charming and determined rancher look to keep the family ranch going and throwing his whole heart and soul into the job. Unexpected help comes to town from the least like of persons, his childhood sweetheart January Rose, who he never thought he would see again.... Loved every heart pounding twist in this emotional adventure.

I recently had the chance to enjoy this book during the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge. I used it for the western category and thought it was great. It was great to see childhood friends come together and build a life through whatever came. I'd highly recommend.

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
The characters + storytelling were very captivating
Nathaniel needed help in running the ranch.
January was only going to stay long enough to earn some money.
However, love always find a way!
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!

This is an enchanting second-chance romance, elevated to an almost ethereal level with its lyrical prose and down-home country witticisms. Nat and January have always loved each other, but her refusal to stay in one place is at odds with his refusal to abandon his family’s ranch. This simple description belies the complex emotional turmoil that is intimately explored in this story, as January comes home for one week and finds herself right back in Nat’s orbit.

The author’s writing style is a joy to read, full of humor and heartfelt insights into the human psyche. The story is instantly captivating, the characters – from the main H/h and the secondary roles all the way through to the entire town’s cast of characters – are fully-developed and set in a perfectly described small rural Texas town.

If you’re a fan of contemporary cowboy romances (and seriously, who isn’t?) you don’t want to miss this series. This story will remind you of all the unique characters you know and every love story you’ve ever experienced. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

Good little read with a great characters. I physically wanted to shake January Rose and shout at her "omg stay home and and get with him". The chemistry between them literally jumped off the pages while I was reading it. I was thrilled when the book ended with a happy ending. I'm excited for the next books.

This was a very nice book and a great read! I am giving this review in exchange for Advanced Readers copy before publication.
These two souls are sad and they question some of their choices in life but manage to find a way to lean on each other for strength. I felt it was well written and I wanted to see them find happiness after so much sadness in their lives. I encourage those who like ranch stories and reading about people who find ways to overcome obstacles in life. A positive in my view!

Tough times called for tougher decisions to be made and Nat and January had dreams they needed or wanted to follow. January traveled to try to find herself and Nat stayed at his family ranch to keep it in the family. In the end love wins and compromises were reached. Easy to follow along with strong characters.

I want to thank Netgalley and Leslie North for another enticing series.

Nathaniel Meier (Nat) has been dealing with the ranch on his own since his mother went off to find herself, his brothers are away and his father passed on. January Rose (J) has been off travelling the world for the past 10 years, but limited funds means she needs to come back to Close Call, Texas. What happened when January comes back to the ranch and how will Nat feel when she has to leave after a week?

Read Tempting The Rancher to find out what happens.