What a Beautiful start to a new series by Harper Sloan. This book is different on so many levels and I'm so excited to see how her Readers​ feel about this book.

This story is all about how lies and hate can destroy lives. What happens when a monster has kids. Most importantly it shows the Beautiful Magical​ Powers of Love, Forgiveness and understanding. 

A second chance love story Definitely but one like no other. I loved and Adored the main Characters Leighton and Maverick. They are really what true love should look like. Their love was electrifying and potent. The power of it was proven even when they were apart from each other. These two were born to be with each other and watching them fight for their future was the best thing ever. 

Lost Rider is also about the strength of Siblings and love from them. Blood means nothing when you have ppl love you for who you are and not who ur parent is. This book is definitely sad at times, but also plenty LOL moments, Amazing Dialogue and Captivating Banter. The sex scenes were I Need A Cold Shower kinda Hot.....

I can't wait to see who's books are next and watch all of these Gorgeous Characters heal and find their own HEA.....

Grab this book... It will give you the best and worst kinda chills. 
Enjoy!!!!  .

Love the new start of this sexy cowboy romance! The characters were fresh and different and I can't wait to see where it goes!

It really was an amazing love story and Maverick and Leighton stole my heart. This Coming Home series, with this incredible first installment, went straight to my favorite series, and after the glimpse we had of the rest of the Davis siblings, and fantastic setting, and story development, I can’t wait to see what Harper gives us next with Kiss My Boots, Quinn’s story!

Saddle up readers, there’s a new western romance writer in town and her name is Harper Sloan. Loaded with emotion, sweet and sexy, a bit of conflict, intriguing characters, and a whole lot of down home Texas charm, Lost Rider is a fantastic start to this new series.

For most of his life all Maverick Austin Davis could think about was leaving Pine Oak, Texas and his abusive father and being a bull riding champion. Ten years later he is headed back, many championships under his many winning buckles, a broken body, and the man that raised him after his mother took off dead and about to be buried. I’ll be flat out honest and say in the first two chapters I was worried if I was going to be able to make it through this book, Maverick was a complete and total a$$ and I wanted to kick him from one side of the state to the other, but Ms. Sloan smoothed out his rough edges, gave us all the information we needed to understand him, and showed us that underneath the hard shell he built around himself was a true gentleman cowboy.

Leighton Elizabeth James can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t in love with Maverick up until he right before he left town and he completely shattered her tender sixteen year old heart with his ugly words and his cold heart. Ten years later she’d like to say she is over him completely and totally, but when he arrives back in town for his father’s funeral, she realizes that despite how mad he makes her and the hurt she still feels deep in her heart, she also can’t deny a piece of her still loves that young man from years ago.

Harper Sloan has written a fantastic, sweet but sensual contemporary romance that knocked my boots off. I loved everything about this book; all the characters were intriguing and had so many layers to them, the story moved at a believable pace, I felt the emotions of these characters to my bones, and the conflict between the two main characters to get back the friendship and love these two once shared was just enough to keep it interesting and not so much I got frustrated with them.

I loved that the men in this story both Maverick and his big brother Clay are alpha males, but they have a sensitive side. Abandoned by their mother at a young age and raised along with their younger sister, Quinn, they were raised with by an abusive father who went to extremes to make Maverick’s life even worse when he announced he planned to become a bullrider. The siblings maintained a bond even with Maverick staying gone for ten years and now with a career ending injury and their father dead, he is home to make a life for himself and to make amends with the one person he never wanted to hurt but knows he did deeply.

Lost Rider is an exciting start to this series and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Sloan has in store for the rest of the Davis siblings!

Here is a review by wendy: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1929140451

Another truly WILD ride from Harper Sloan. She took a tale you think you’ve read, and delivered a bucking plot that has you fanning yourself on some pages and having ALL THE FEELS on others. I realize that is totally hipster speak, but when it comes to a Sloan novel, I know she is going to bring the emotion like no other can and in a way that it hits you like a ton of bricks.


Man is back from his own year career and his home town hasn’t changed a bit. Or so he thinks. A man carrying ten years of regret and history on his shoulders. A man who had to say goodbye tot he one thing he knows brought him joy to come home and start a new life in a place that hunts his every thought.

Also, aside from the GREAT second chance love that he gets upon his homecoming, can I just mention how GORGEOUS this character is? Inside (Once you get to know him) and out this character is all around great. His is stubborn and alpha and also has him moments. He is a hot head and a passionate man that will fight for what he wants. I loved him as our guy in this book.

Then we had Leigh. Gosh she was a hoot. Not only was she a girl that spoke her mind, but she was a girl that thoroughly thought things out. She was a girl who made up her mind and went for it. But a girl who had all the heart. I hurt for her in this book and I was right there with her in her struggles.

This  story was beautiful. It was about finding love and believing in second chances. A story about going for what you want and shaping life to what you need.

Plus, I can’t WAIT for the stories for C and Q, because we NEED them!

Have you ever picked up a book and just known you were going to love it?  No? Yes?  Well, Lost Rider was just that type of book for me.  I’ve been a fan of Ms. Harper’s work for quite a while now so this was an instant one-click for me.  From the moment a pie flew into Maverick’s face, I was hooked.  Sloan as this ability to weave in humor to heartfelt and emotional scenes in her books.  Lost Rider is no different.  It’s underlying dark tones of the Davis Family closet of skeletons is perfectly balanced with the light humor throughout the book.  

Just like Leighton, I was head over boots for Maverick. Even though he made a misguided young man move before getting out of dodge, his heart was always back in Texas with her.  No matter how hard he tried to ride away his feelings for her.  And, the same went for Leighton. Love has a funny way of enduring the most painful words and long distances when it’s real, true love.  It’s stories like these that give anyone hope that someday lost love will come back to us.  

Lost Rider is a heartfelt, emotional ride on the back of the world’s largest and meanest bull.  Sure the bumps and bucks are hard to get through, but at the end of that eight seconds ride, it’s all worth the pain.  Perfect start to an amazing series to come.

Loved this book! Maverick left his home as soon as he graduated... But he just didn't leave he broke Leighton's heart first...
But now he's back. He has buried his father, but now the ghosts of his past. But he also needs to allow himself to heal and help his siblings heal too.
Leighton was there when Mav wasn't... His siblings were there to help her when her parents passed away and helped her get over the broken heart she was left with when Maverick bolted after his graduation. Now he's back and with him came the past hurt he created. 
Sparks start to fly when the undeniable chemistry between them is allowed to burn... Will it destroy them both? Will it be everything Leighton thought it would have been 10 yrs ago?
This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster but you wont be able to put it down.... You may even want to go and find yourself a hot Cowboy!

The first half of this book flew by for me. I was completely captivated with the story-line. Once I hit about the halfway mark, everything seemed to have been resolved and I found that it couldn't keep my interest. I enjoyed the writing itself but ended up stopping the book at about 65%.

As this is one of my favorite romantic themes, I had high hopes. In the end, I liked the story and found it entertaining, I just didn't love it.  Maverick was kind of hard to like in the beginning.  But as his story came out about what he went through as a kid and his reasons for hurting Leigh, I began to like him more.  I liked that he was able to own up to his wrong doings and his willingness to make amends.  He was a dumb 18 YO when he left, so I could see how he was a bit misguided. Leigh had to grow on me as well.  The way she had to over analyze everything drove me nuts. I loved their HEA.  It was very sweet.

As I said, I thought it was entertaining and worth giving a try.  I do want to read Quinn story next in Kiss My Boots coming out in August.

Harper Sloan can write an alpha male character like no other .... but who knew she could do a cowboy too!  I can't wait for this series to continue.

If you like western heroes you'll like this book.  Leighton & Maverick find a second chance of love in this sweet, but hot romance.

I have been very fortunate to have followed Harper’s writing journey since the Corps Security days.  I remember fondly being a Corps Security Alpha Babe! Her stories have made me laugh, swoon, sigh… Who couldn’t fall in love with these incredible men that she had created?  I never imagined that she would turn to cowboys. But cowboys done the Harper Sloane way have been the greatest reading joy and a magnificent display of Harper’s amazing talents.

This story had magic and perfection from the first pages. I was captivated by Maverick Davis.  He was angry, lost and grieving… for many reasons. The first his career as a professional bull rider was over.  Next he had to return to the one place he vowed never to return to – his hometown in Texas.  He had unfinished business there with his family and the one girl that he had always loved. Ten years before he had devastated Leighton James with his harsh words and thoughtless actions. But Maverick had little choice; he had to leave. He had to escape. That meant he had to do what he felt was best. Now he’s home and he wants a chance at the life that he could have had with the beautiful girl that was supposed to be his.

Ten years hasn’t taken away to anger that Leighton feels. The hurts that simply won’t go away. In those ten years she’s lost her parents, started a beloved business and changed in so many other ways. But one thing that has not changed is the connection that Leighton James feels to Maverick. The moment she sees him there’s a spark between them that she knows in her heart has never dimmed. She’s not going to give in to what her body wants and she refuses to be hurt by him again. But in ten years he hasn’t been far from her thoughts. Can Leighton find a way back to the wayward cowboy? One thing is for sure… Maverick won’t give up until he has her back.

Ride ‘em, cowboy.

This story was so emotional… it was the most incredible read! These characters – the whole Davis clan, the town of Pine Oak, and everyone in between – crawled into my heart and would not leave. Harper created a world in this story that made me want to never leave. Maverick is so deliciously alpha, ruggedly sexy and swoon worthy right down to his cowboy boots, but in the same breath he’s broken, haunted and in so much pain that it hurts to see him trying to make sense of his past while trying to forge a future with Leighton. But how could I not love him and how could I not root for him to get the second chance at his life that he so desperately yearned for? Leighton is as strong as she is beautiful but just as insecure and vulnerable. Would she ever be good enough for Maverick? Would she ever simply be enough for Maverick? Watching these two build their relationship and starting over was breathtaking!

If you have never read a book by Harper Sloane, if you ever considered reading her books – read this book! If you are a fan of Harper Sloane – read this book. From Corps to cowboys, Harper surely knows how to hook her fans. Me? I’m not going anywhere.  Let the journey continue!

FANTASTIC, Harper!

Six Head Over Boots Stars!

This is the first book written by Harper Sloan in her coming home series. I have to say that I love second chance romances, and I love Harper Sloan so put the two together and you get a good time. this book is explosive in parts, sweet and sassy like you would expect from Harper. The writing was exceptional though the characters were not my favorite of hers, they seemed to fit together well. Maverick is a hard riding rodeo Cowboy with a huge chip on his shoulder and as it seems some anger issues. Though I suppose he came by them honestly throughout his childhood. Then you have the little spitfire that is Leighton and she has been iblove with Mav her whole life is best friends with his sister and just head over boots for him. it isn't a Harper Sloan book without a HEA. over all i give the book 4 solid stars.

Holy feels Batman! I spent a good portion of this book with tears in my eyes. My heart hurt for Leighton and Maverick. This was a sweet, sexy and heart wrenching second chance romance. I haven’t read many of Harper Sloan’s books but I have to say Lost Rider has imprinted itself on my heart. I’ll definitely be going on a one-click spree to see what else she has to offer.

Maverick is broken—emotionally and physically. He’s also sexy, arrogant and a dirty talker. I’m not one to drool over cowboys but oh my. This is one cowboy that I’ll be adding to my book boyfriend list. Leighton is sweet, sassy and has a heart the size of Texas. Maverick broke her when he left but she built herself back up. The deep connection these two characters have is practically tangible. The chemistry is hotter than a Texas summer. They are beautifully written, well-developed and complex. The secondary characters are just as well-written. They add depth and occasionally humor to the story.

There is a lot of feels in this book and it is angsty. But it’s the good angst that breaks you then puts you back together again. This is a stunning book and I can’t wait to see what happens in Quinn and Clay’s stories. I highly recommend that everyone one-clicks this book today.

Harper Sloan has blown me away with the start to this brand new series! A heartwarming story of second chances and healing. Lost Rider has grabbed ahold of my heart and I may never get it back!

Maverick Davis left home 10 years ago to make a name for himself as a professional bull rider. And boy did he succeed! When he is told that is career as a rider is now over, he does not take the news well and isn't sure where to go from there. He can't go home, but when his brother calls with the news that is his father has past away and his baby sister needs him, he is forced to return the the one place he vowed never to return, and face hurt he left behind, and the girl who has owned his heart since he was a teenager. 

Leighton James has loved Maverick since she was a kid. When he left town he left her with a shattered heart. The death of her parents a few years later has left her with a heart she fears will never heal.  She is content to run her bakery and try to forget the pain. When her best friends father passes she knows she will have to face the man who still owns a piece of her heart. 

I absolutely loved this story. Sloan delivers all the feels with this one and a whole lot of heat. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next in this series!

This book was AMAZING. I wasn't sure what to expect, considering I'm a die hard Corp Security girl, but omg. Harper Sloan nailed this book!! 

We have a moody, broody kick butt hero in Maverick, who loves fierce and deeply, and will do anything to protect those he loves. Leighton is a sweet but strong heroine, who has a bit of a protective streak herself. These two together was like throwing a match in to gasoline. Hot, intense, and explosive. Seeing both of them grow emotionally was great, and there were definitely tear filled moments along the way.

This story was a bit different than the normal Harper Sloan reads we've come to love, but no less phenomenal. An amazing start to this series, and I can't wait to see what is coming next!! Definitely a must read!!!

DNF @25%. It was slow moving for me. Maybe I had higher expectations since I love Harper Sloan's Security Corp's series.

What a great change in Harper Sloan's writing. I loved this book. Cannot wait to see what she gives us in the next installment.

What an emotional ride this was...so much so I read it twice back to back. The tenderness, intenseness, and second chances weaved its way throughout the story. 

Maverick is a larger than life cowboy who'll steal your heart very quickly...the anger within him radiates outwards directed at those who love him. Leighton brings the counterbalance to that anger. Their coming back together will leave an imprint on your heart and like me, a few tears along the way. 

I cannot say enough about how much this story touched me. I am definitely looking forward to the continuation of the series with Quinn and Clay's stories. As with this story, I'm expecting to having an emotional response that'll last long after their stories end. 

This ARC book is a complimentary copy and was provided by the Publisher and Netgally, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.