I’m so happy after reading this one. Cowboy Up redeemed this series for me after almost DNFing the last one. Clayton is the strong silent type and he’s the one I loved the most. He’s been a strong support for his siblings over the years. He’s an alpha with a bit of a darker side, but the way he takes care of Caroline is everything.

This book was a bit different from the other two because it had a bit of a mystery thrown in that really amped up the action. I think this added so much to the story that I hadn’t expected.

Then there was that epilogue…I LOVED it! Epilogues are very popular in this genre but it isn’t often that we get an epilogue from 15 years later. It made the Davis family story feel completely wrapped up in a way that was comforting.

Excellent contemporary western romance. Clayton raised his brother and sister. He's happy for them now that they're settled in loving relationships. Clay wants nothing to do with love, marriage or children. His ex did a job on him. Caroline has worked hard to survive her abusive ex. When she meets a handsome cowboy she's surprised by her response. The story has a lot of romance, intrigue, suspense, family issues and lots of love. I received a complementary copy of this book via Net Galley and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by Ms. Sloan.

I could not wait to read Clayton’s story. His character intrigued me from the very beginning and I was not disappointed. I love everything about this book - the story, the narration, the characters❤❤❤
Cowboy Up’s synopsis really says it all. However there is SO MUCH passion and greatness in this book.
“Who would’ve thought that one night with a dark cowboy would heal my soul”
As soon as I met the character of Caroline and learned more about her past, I knew that she was made for Clay and I was rooting for them. She also own a bookstore!!!!
“There’s no better smell on this earth than the pages of a book.”

Caroline is not your typical heroine- she is a broken soul who wants more in her life. She is determined to get her life back after running away from an abusive partner. She knows what she wants, knows what her insecurities are – She is strong and vulnerable at the same time. Her two friends, Luke and Lucy are her lifeline, they are her family. The interaction between them is sweet, hilarious and real. Her encounter with the dark cowboy has changed her life forever.
““I’ve never felt anything better than what I get when you give me you.”

I LOVE Clay Davis, he is ALPHA TO THE CORE - He is an endearing ALPHA COWBOY God who is protective, caring, determined and the Head of the Davis’s clan - He made me smile, cry, swoon and blush.
“You make me need everythin’ I never wanted.”
He has it all!! Clay’s focus has always been his ranch and his family. After a disastrous relationship, he decided that love was not for him.
“My loneliness drove me to her, and it kept me from finding her after, but it won’t keep me away from her”
Reading Cowboy Up was such an enjoyable experience- I was back in the world of Pine Oak and I felt like I knew everybody. Meeting Maverick, Quinn, Leigh and Tate again brought a big smile to my face. At some point Maverick and Clayton’s interaction got me in tears- I could feel everything… I am not going to say much more but I can pledge that Cowboy Up is another winner in this series.
“Life might toss us some ugly. But I’m ready to take it on now if it does.”
It is the story of how a chance encounter helped two people find a deep profound love... how when it is meant to be , it is meant to be. I really, really loved Linney and Clay’s story and the epilogues were pure bliss and perfection!!!!!! Harper Sloan has delivered another very beautiful and captivating love story .


“It’s his affections, after all, that have shown me how to complete the puzzle inside of me—that have allowed me to finally shed the past and start living.”

Clayton Davis knows a heck of a lot about being a cowboy and even more about keeping the family businesses running and ensuring his younger siblings are taken care of…Clayton is a shrewd businessman and incredibly controlled in all aspects of his life. He’s already been burned by love once before and he’s not looking to repeat that trend anytime soon, but what he doesn’t count on is a shy but passionate woman showing him another way to live his life - one that includes fusing uncontrolled pleasure with the strictures that control every action he takes.

Caroline Michaels knows a thing or two about heartache and she learned these lessons the hard way, and as much as she’s tried to put her past behind her, she’s still a work-in-progress, but that doesn’t stop her from living her life or from growing into a much stronger and bolder Caroline.

On the surface, Clayton and Caroline couldn’t be more different, but what connects them is so much stronger than their differences, and while it’s all about instant lust with these two at the beginning of the story, that attraction continues to build as the story line progresses, and even though there are a few hitches when it comes to them building a bond beyond sex, it’s clear that what’s between them is something worth risking just about anything for…

Clayton and Caroline’s journey to a happily ever after is one filled with passion, suspense, and strong family bonds. There’s not much that the Davis siblings wouldn’t do for one another and that now includes their significant others and while Clay and Caroline were only supposed to be a one-night stand, it was clear pretty early on that they weren’t done with one another, and as their feelings grow and they work on opening themselves up to each other, their broken/bent pieces start to fuse together, proving just how easy it is to fall in love when it’s with the right person, even when the fear of getting hurt again tries to overpower what the heart wants and frankly what it needs to rebuild itself and move beyond everything it has already faced.

Cowboy Up was the perfect way to send the Davis clan riding off into the sunset and finding the true definition of what it means to come home!

4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)

I’ve enjoyed all three books in Harper Sloan’s Coming Home series, but I have to say, the third book, Cowboy Up was my most anticipated and favorite of the bunch. I’m not usually a fan of reading about Cowboys, but these books and these Davis siblings… I just love them!

Clayton Davis is the oldest of the Davis siblings. He’s the reliable and dependable brother, the one who runs the ranch, who everyone can count on. He keeps to himself and doesn’t really do relationships. That changes when he meets Caroline Michaels. Caroline’s life has been turned upside down and she’s back in her hometown and runs into Clay. They hit it off right away, and their chemistry and attraction is off the charts.


I loved how much Clay and Caroline needed one another, even if they didn’t realize it at first. They truly were a perfect match. Both of them have issues with their parents, and both are a bit resistant to be in a relationship at first. But they really worked together and grew together! As always, it was great to see the other Davis siblings! I loved the family aspect of these stories so much!

I loved the way this series ended. The epilogue was amazing not just for Clay and Caroline, but the other couples as well! If you’re looking for a sweet and sexy romance, this is a book (series) I recommend!

Clay’s story was worth the wait. He and Caroline were suited and watching the struggles they overcame was re-affirming. Clay was the oldest, the protector. He loved his siblings so much he gave what happiness. Caroline was perfect in illustrating there is more to life

What an incredible book. One of my top favorite Harper books for sure.

First I would like to take the time out to talk about this lovely, talented woman that we all know as Harper Sloan. I have been a fan/reader of her work ever since the beginning of her career, no lie there people. I read Axel four years ago and I never looked back. This woman have a way with telling a story that will leave with this feeling deep down in your soul because her books will break your heart in little tiny pieces but by the time you are done with reading it she would’ve put those pieces right back together again. I can NEVER read one of her books in two sittings, no ma’am, I have devour those suckers because she just draws you in to the story and hold you captive and that’s exactly what happened to me when I read “Cowboy Up.”
Clayton and Caroline story is one that will pick you up by the time you are done. To watch these characters go from a cynical place to one where they’re able to trust and love again is something to behold. Caroline thought she wouldn’t be able to love and trust again but Clayton showed her that it is possible, not only that, but Clayton never thought the same for himself until Caroline.
“Darlin’, you’re not broken. You still standin’, which means you’re just a little dinged up, maybe even a little bit bent, but you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t”
OMG!! This line is probably one of my favorite from the book because it speaks true to so many and I am sure many can understand where Caroline and Clayton stories. This is why I love Harper’s books so darn much because you cannot help but to get attached to the characters and the journey that they take.

Clayton and Caroline were an interesting couple. You meet Clayton in the first 2 books in the series, and you get to know who he wants to be, and who he thinks he should be. And, you know that he is the kind of man who tries to be what he thinks he should be for everyone.

So, to watch him meet and fall for Caroline was interesting, although at points I thought it was a little more of an insta-love situation than I was expecting. There were parts that I thought Clayton and his reactions to things were a little too intense and maybe too over the top, although overall I liked him.

I also liked that Clayton and Caroline talk. They have conversations and they talk about the things that happen to them. There were no misunderstandings or huge issues created because of assumptions the other makes...he tells her they will always communicate, and that it might be harsh or angry, but always with love. I liked this a lot, and it was one of my favorite things about the book...that they were able to communicate.

I liked the ending also, there is an idea of what happens to each of the couples you have met in the series and I liked the ending a lot.

I recommend this title.

We finally get Clay’s story. Cowboy Up was a pleasant read. Maverick and Quinn found their happily ever after so now it was Clay’s turn. With the way he was in the first two books, I was interested to see what will happen in his book. Clay felt like the most closed-off out of his siblings. He enjoyed his solitary life and wasn’t planning on changing. However all of that changes when he meets Caroline. The connection was intense and there was no denying the chemistry. As the story progressed, I was fascinated on how these two people-who has had roughness in their lives-carry on. Clay and Caroline were a cute couple. Their interactions with each other were so sweet and it made my heart sing. It might have been a little much but still it was nice. It wasn’t all great though. There were some moments that affected the couple but instead of breaking apart-they held strong together. I liked that tackled their problems with the both of them. I also liked how their relationship progressed and the changes they brought upon the other. Clay and Caroline were fabulous characters. I also loved seeing Maverick and Quinn living out their HEAs. The bond between these sibling were magnificent and the love they had for each other and also Leighton and Tate were great and evident throughout the series. I really enjoyed the closeness of this family. Though for the most part I did enjoy this story, I still wanted a little more. Overall this was a good read. I have enjoyed the Davis siblings and their stories.

probably 3.5 stars. i liked it more than the other 2, it was a fresh storyline and i liked the characters most of the time.

the dialogue and writing were about the same as the last 2, at times just a bit much and too flowery and sappy. like the other 2 books the couple get together fairly early on and get to 'forever' mightly quickly. i don't mind this, i don't like angst for the sake of angst, but still. something is missing in these books for me, i thought it was that - getting to 'forever' super quickly and the book being about other stuff and not really the couple - but i just read a KA book that was similar (in that way and only that way) and adored every damn word of it, so... i don't know.

look, i love romances and i like a good sex scene. when even i am skimming them, you know there's too many. i don't need every detail every damn time.

i liked when clayton said linney, love. totes adorbs.

there were a couple of things i didn't like about this book:
-laelynn. what is that name even.
- look, i get that caroline kills jess and feels no guilt because it was 'her or me' and yeah i get that, but you blew someone's damn head off, you'll have issues, k?
- i feel like the whole abusive relationship with john was definitely glazed over. especially when he came back to town. no fear at all? even if you're happy and feel safe with your new man, damn.
- overall it did feel way more soap opera-y than the previous 2 books

even though i rated all 3 books 3 stars, i did overall like this series and these people. i liked the 15 years later epilogue, that's always good fun. i will try another harper sloan book but this series definitely wasn't a favourite.

THIS WAS THE PERFECT ENDING TO THIS SERIES. I can't shout it at the top of my lungs any louder. This book wrapped everything up to perfection and still delivered the best story we could have hope for when it came down to Clayton.



This couple was everything. I ate up page after page of their story. This story was filled with pasts come back to haunt and a future that was yet to be seen.

I love a good tortured backstory and this book gave it. It brought the deceit, the fear, and the healing and I loved it. Clayton and Caroline are the perfect match and yet still they fight it. I swear at some points they didn't want to let themselves be happy. It was a wild ride form start to end and I could read it twice over and still be just as much in love.

Cowboy up is the third and what feels the last book in the Coming home series. I honestly can forgive all the negatives this book might have because that epilogue was one of the best I have read in my reading life. I haven't even read the other two books yet, but it made me feel like the story of all three books was somehow completed and I am sure the readers who have followed the series will appreciate it a lot. The main story was a little slow at first, but later it picked up and I couldn't stop reading it. I wanted to see how the characters would overcome their baggage and how they were going to handle their exes. Then things took some unexpected turns and I was even more engaged with the story. I was so drawn to Caroline and Clay's story that I ended up speed reading the book in order to see the characters get their happy ending. The couples from the previous books appear and they have some great scenes with our characters. I want to read their books before 2017 ends and I probably will. Harper Sloan is a good author and I enjoy reading her books. Since this book can be read as stand-alone I am recommending it to everyone.

ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
Clay is the eldest.
He takes his responsibility very seriously.
Caroline did not have an easy life.
They were so perfect for each other.
Loved the storytelling + the characters!

"Get me out of here" "It makes no sense logically, but once those frantic words leave my lips, I know he is the one person who can banish this feeling.of uncontrollable desperation." These words spoken by Caroline to Clayton is when I knew I didn't want to put the book down until I finished. Caroline has not had an easy life. She left moved from her town to another to get away from her ex, but was so shy and unsure of herself she was still hiding from life. Clayton the eldest of his siblings has always felt a huge amount of responsibility to his family and their business. When he meets Caroline and it ends up in a one night stand he can't stop thinking about her. When she shows up at his ranch for a party and she needs him, he is there. This is most certainly a insta love story and I really enjoyed that from almost the beginning they knew they wanted to be together. It gets a little over the top sweet at times, but it worked for me.
I received this book for an honest review.

I love a cowboy romance and Cowboy Up was a perfect choice. Caroline and Clayton are explosive together! They’re too very different people but they’ve been hurt in their past relationships and none wanted a new relationship. As soon as they meet, their chemistry burns bright so a one night stand seems like a fun, no strings attached, “let’s burn this place down” kind of thing. But sometimes amazing chemistry can turn into so much more…
This book is hot, hot, hot. I was really surprised with the amount of steam in this book. And I loved it! There’s a lot going on, but Harper Sloan managed a perfect balance between sweet, sexy, family unity and suspenseful moments. I loved Clayton and Caroline’s background story, their interactions with each other, the funny moments, there are amazing moments in this story that will make you laugh and cry. I really liked Clay’s relationship with his siblings and the glimpses we get about the two other couples previously featured in this series. Even though I haven’t read the previous books, Clayton and Caroline’s story was so beautifully written that I really didn’t feel like I needed to read them, but I am so curious about them that I think I’ll go back to read both, can’t really miss Maverick and Quinn’s stories after reading Cowboy Up. I’m a little in love with the Davis siblings and I couldn’t put my kindle down!
There’s a little over the top drama, towards the end, with the villain (can’t give it away because I don’t want to spoil it), but overall I really enjoyed Cowboy Up.
A beautifully written, fast paced, full of emotions, very sweet, very steamy, entertaining small town cowboy romance.

*5 Stars*

ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Harper Sloan book, and I really really enjoyed it. I LOVED Clayton as a character. Wow, what a sweetie under that rough exterior.

The characters are well written in this one, both the main characters and the secondary characters, and everything flowed really well.

I loved the way that Clay and Linnie were with each other, and also with their best friends and family too. The accents were awesome (I’m Aussie, so reading the US country accent was really cool), and this was honestly just a really fun and easy book to read.

There are a few serious issues happening in the book, but they’re written well and dealt with well. Even the big part near the end is really well done too.

The end of the book is fantastic and just perfect for these guys, my only wish now is to go back and read the first two books about Clays siblings. I’d love to see a book for Caroline’s two best friends and see each of them get their own happy endings as well.

Loved it, would recommend.

5 'Love you bad' Stars!

ARC provided by the publisher via Ink Slinger PR in exchange for an honest review.

Harper Sloan released this western romance series during 2017 and I am sad to say goodbye to all of these characters because their love stories brought me so many good feelings. The Davis siblings are all now in very happy relationships and I couldn’t be more ecstatic about it because they totally deserve it! So as you can imagine by what I am saying, Cowboy Up is an amazing addition to the other love stories and the perfect way to end this fantastic series.

So, Cowboy Up is the third installment in Harper's Coming Home series and it's finally time for the oldest Davis sibling to fall in love. Clayton has always been the father figure for both his sibilings and he thinks the life that he has is already good as it is.Well, everything changes when he has an extremely hawt one-night stand with Caroline Michaels. These two have a very strong connection so it's obvious they will meet again (they already knew each other, just not in the biblical sense..) and then their feelings cannot be stopped. Caroline and her dark cowboy start falling in love between lots of sexy times, emotional moments, hilarious situations with their families and Friends and even some drama and suspense. What a great mix!

“Want to?”
“Want to what?”
“Be bad, sugar.”
“I think I do.”

If you, like me, have read the other books in the series, I am sure you were as excited to read Clayton's love story. Who does not love the protective older brother? Well ladies, Clayton Davis is not only a fantastic brother, he is a God in the sack and he is more tan ready to steal all our hearts. Especially Caroline's! This dark cowboy hasn't had the best upbringing neither a good example of having a loving relationship so as you can imagine is not easy for him to want more than a one-night stand. He surely feels the chemistry with Caroline, though! And even though both don't think they will meet again, when they actually do, the sparks and the tension are absolutely out-of-this-world and explosive between them!

“One night of being bad with you, Caroline, and I felt more with you in the darkness than I’ve ever felt with anyone else in the light.”

Their magical night turns into a beautiful relationship that will not leave you indifferent. When these two accept what they feel and act on it, they will leave you breathless. Clayton and Caroline have such a strong connection and both as individuals and as a couple are pretty strong characters. Caroline also comes from a difficult past (with an abusive relationship included) but when she is next to her dark cowboy nothing gets in her way! Not even if there are moments with lots of difficulties or pasts getting in the way or even the drama that happens towards the end. And she is a bookworm! Heck, yeah! That made me love her even more! Also, you know what I really really loved? How much we see of the other couples and how much the Davis siblings love each other. Clayton, Mav and Quinn always have each others backs and their moments together will melt your insides and make you cry like a baby! I loved seeing them so happy and I loved that Clayton and Caroline got their much deserved happy ending!

I never stood a chance at keeping my heart from him. Not when he makes me feel like nothing is impossible.

Therefore, I am rating Cowboy Up with 5 STARS because it was the perfect conclusion for the Davis siblings! After so many suffering, all of them have beautiful families and they will always have each other too. I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Clayton and Caroline (boy, things get SO hot!) and how that connection develops into such an emotional love story. I loved this western series and I can't wait to see what is next from Harper Sloan. This woman never fails to check all my romance boxes and I know she will continue doing it! Highly recommend this book and the whole series!

Clayton Davis, the oldest siblings in the Davis family, has always been my favorite character in this series and I was so excited to finally get his story. And it did not disappoint. This book has a mix of sweet romance, dirty talkin' and a bit of mystery!

Giddy up! Clayton is one hot, sexy and dirty-talkin' cowboy. He's always taking care of his siblings and it's about time he let loose and have fun. And that fun is with sweet Caroline. Caroline Michaels is back home and trying to find a new life. Away from her past, to letting it go and moving on. And maybe have a little fun in the mix. So she never expected that her one and only one-night stand ends up changing her entire life.