I’ve always been intrigued by Clayton and was so happy to finally get his story.

Caroline and Clay’s story was very emotional and almost a cathartic experience. Both characters have had past experiences that have clouded their attitude to love and relationships.

Clay may come across as grumpy and moody but underneath there is a strong passionate man who comes to life with Caroline.

Caroline the good girl ready to break out the box everyone including herself has put her in. Who knew there was such a funny adventurous woman just wanting to be free.

A really enjoyable story from a fab series.

The final Davis sibling has gotten his story and wow what a story it was! Whatever you’re looking for in a read I’m sure this has it. There is equal amounts heat and sweet along with mystery, closure & laughter. Cowboy Up is Clayton’s story but also gives you a look at how the other Davis siblings are doing now that they have found their HEA’s.

Harper Sloan has a great writing style that is easy to get lost in from the moment you starting reading. The way she developed the family and their love interests really made me feel connected to them and wanted to see each of them get their own stories. I love how she really included everyone together so often making it feel like you got another book for each of the previous main characters. This really was a perfect ending to a lovely series.

Even though I’m sad to see it end I’m happy to see Clayton smile. Maybe we’ll get lucky and get Luke & Lucy stories!

*Arc generously provided for honest review.

I would have to say that this book was my favorite in this series.

Clayton Davis is the dark and mysterious cowboy who keeps to himself and is always taking care of his family so I was hooked to find out more about him! The way Clay protects his family it is obvious that he has lots of love to go around he just hasn't found the woman to pull that love from him. Caroline caught Clayton's eye at a local bar one night.Watching the soft sensual side of Clay come out was sexy as hell. A good mix of hard and sweet softness.

She grew up with Clayton's sister and close friend Leighton. She moved away right after high school to escape her troubled life. 5 years later she meets a dark mysterious cowboy at a bar and has one wild passionate night little did she know it was Clayton Davis. Caroline has a hard time fighting the natural chemistry and pull between them. He just simply makes her feel safe, and that is something that she is not used to.

Can Caroline get over her past? Will Clayton be able to open his heart to Caroline?

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

Clayton Davis doesn't do relationships, especially after the disaster of his last one. Yet, the moment he meets Caroline Michaels, he finds his stance on relationships changing. But as they get to know each other, will they be able to face the trouble of their pasts together; or will they lose their shot at happy ever after?

Although I haven't read the first two books of this series, I found this third book of Ms. Sloan's Coming Home series could easily be read as a stand-alone and I've got to say that it was a very entertaining tale encompassing wonderful main characters that have some tough obstacles to overcome; and engaging dialogue that had me loving how resilient the heroine was when it came to facing her past and had me liking how feisty she could be when standing up for herself, especially when it comes to facing the trouble that comes her way. The way this story started was a bit slow, but once the hero and heroine met things got very interesting, as Clayton seems like a bit of a mystery. However, in saying that, this story really took off from the moment the heroine discovers just who Clayton is.

Both the main characters were well-developed and had fascinating back stories with both having exes determined to cause trouble. I also liked how the heroine has overcome the horrible treatment she suffered from those that should love her to be the strong, independent woman she is. Really, she's done well for herself with everything she's accomplished. While the hero, being the oldest sibling hasn't always been easy, but he did his best for his brother and sister and I liked the close bond they shared, as his siblings have found their happy ever after and now they want the same for him. Furthermore, the hero is confident, determined to win the heroine's heart, and I loved how protective he is of Caroline, especially with what she faces from his ex, her ex and her mother. Will the hero be able to protect Caroline from the trouble she faces?

Overall, Ms. Sloan has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance totally hot and showed how much these two need each other; and the ending had me worried for one of the main characters, but had me smiling because of how things turn out for Clayton and Caroline, especially with the news the heroine learns. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up nicely, because of how far the hero and heroine as well as the hero's siblings and their partners have come. Truly, everyone is so happy and life is perfect. I would recommend Cowboy Up by Harper Sloan, if you enjoy second chance romances, small town romances, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Aurora Rose Reynolds, Kristen Ashley, Emma Hart and Kendall Ryan.

Clayton's story is one that I had been waiting for since we met him in Lost Rider, he had an air of mystery and I was more than intrigued. In Kiss My Boots we learn a bit more about the eldest brother in the Davis Family but we still didn't know the root of his being, well I am thrilled with what we finally get to see and more than happy with the way his story turned out. You know the saying saved the best for last? well that is exactly what Harper Sloan has done here, and that's really saying something since I really enjoyed the first two books.

Caroline has been in hiding since she left her abusive ex-boyfriend, she only has two friends, Luke and Lucy (twins), she lives above the bookstore she owns and pretty much keeps to herself. I will say this time and time again, it takes a strong woman to leave an abusive relationship and an even stronger one to move on and believe that there is still good people in the world. Caroline not only had been in an abusive relationship but the relationship she had with her mother really left a bad taste in my mouth, being a mom myself it always boggles my mind when I hear about, read about, or even see that there are parents that abuse their children, not only physically but mentally as well and that is what we have here and I must admit that words can absolutely do more damage to a persons self esteem that a fist can.

We start off with Caroline and Clayton having a one-night-stand without really knowing the other persons name, but the sex....WOW! It has them thinking about the other for a couple of months before another chance encounter. This isn't a true second chance at romance for me but I am sure some would look at it that way. I really enjoyed Caroline and Clayton together, it was as if they need to go through all the nonsense they both had in order to get to the place where they just clicked.

We have not only one crazy ex but two in this story and it does add quite a bit of drama but I never felt as if it was an overload because there was so much else going on in the story. We have both Leighton and Quinn from the first two books pregnant and due soon, we have a baby shower to plan....did I mention we get babies!!! Also, Luke and Lucy, the twins, are best friends with Caroline so we get to see them quite a bit as well, they are so likable that I really hope to see each of them get their own HEAs.

This was a great ending to the Davis siblings stories and I must admit that I read the epilogue twice because it was chock-full of info on the future of the siblings that I felt the need to really absorb what will/has happened to them in the upcoming years.

the coming home series closes with clayton's story in cowboy up. unlike his siblings his isn't a second chance at love. he meets caroline at a bar outside of town. on a night where it's clear that she's looking to be bad. and he decides that he's the one who's going to be there for it. they don't exchange names, and yet, what should feel like a tawdry hookup in a motel room is something else entirely.

it's the best sex of their lives. but it's one night. and neither of them tries to find the other.

until caroline shows up at his sister's baby shower. the moment she walks in the room he recognizes her. not just as the woman in the bar, but as the woman who belongs to him. from that moment caroline is his. he proves this by saving her time and time again. once he has her in his arms this second time, he's not going to let her go. he's head over heels crazy in love with her.

and she's in love with him.

this book is dripping with love. it's in every look they share. every conversation they have. every single time they touch they combust in a flare of lust and emotion.

of the davis siblings, clayton is the strong silent steady older brother. he doesn't lose that persona here, but we are given the chance to see, to experience how big his heart is. and it's so delightful. as the closing book to the series, it was absolute perfection.

**cowboy up published on december 19, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/gallery, threshold, pocket books (pocket books) in exchange for my honest review.

I've been waiting on the third book in the Coming Home series for months now and I was so happy to find out it was about my favorite character. Clay was the most intriguing character in the first two novels, even though they weren't necessarily centered around him. I had my fingers crossed that Sloan would write an installment to the series about him, and she granted my every wish. Clay was exactly the dark, mysterious, and strong man I expected he would be.

Clay is the last of the Davis siblings to find love, but does he want to find it? Caroline Michaels lived a rough life so far and things only looked like they were getting worse, but when she stumbled into the strong arms of Clay Davis, her story began to take a turn for the better. The chemistry between Clay and Caroline was intense, and I have to say, there were a few times I had to put the book down and catch my breath. As in the first two novels, there were a lot of intense sex scenes and as much as I love a good hot'n'heavy sex scene, it seemed to be a little much from time to time.

Out of the three novels from the Coming Home series, Cowboy Up was my favorite. There was romance, steamy love scenes, budding friendships, and even a little action that I wasn't expecting. I love Sloan's writing and can't wait to read more from her in the future. I would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy a steamy romance novel with a slight twist!

Rating 4/5

*Thank you Gallery and NetGalley for sending a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I really really loved and enjoyed Cowboy Up! Really just a beautiful story from start to finish. I have loved this series from the very start and I'm happy with the ending and felt it was everything I wanted and more. can't wait for what's next from the author.

Cowboy Up is a scorching-hot romance set in the Texas heat in which two people burned by love have another chance at happy-ever-after. Clay Davis and Caroline Michaels both had their hearts bruised in past relationships, and neither is looking to repeat the experience. Therefore, when they meet one night at the local honky-tonk and have instant, searing chemistry, they agree to an anonymous one-night stand. They never expect to see each other again, but fate brings them face-to-face soon afterward, and their attraction has only intensified, fueled by the memories of their night together.

Clay quickly realizes he wants more than just a physical relationship with Caroline, and he woos her with patience and tenderness, sensing her emotional wounds run deep. Their fall into love is slow and steamy, but their pasts come back to haunt them and complicate their burgeoning relationship. Harper Sloan injects dashes of danger and suspense into this heartwarming romance, and Cowboy Up is a fan-yourself-worthy, emotionally intense and unpredictable pager-turner that is easy to devour in one sitting.

Cowboy Up is probably my favorite out of the three books in the Coming Home Series by Harper Sloan. I have followed her works for a while now and her writing just keeps getting better and better. This series is very different than what I'm accustomed to reading by her and I guess that's why I enjoyed it so much.

Caroline and Clay are two very likable characters that had a lot of chemistry between them. Aside from their backstory, I felt so much emotion with them. I was drawn to Caroline with the heartache she'd endured. And Clay, wow, he is my favorite of the cowboys. Harper Sloan has a way with making you love her men and Clay is right up there at the top with her other heroes.

There were moments of swoon, passion and steam between them which made this a very fast-paced and enjoyable read. It was a great way to end the series with Clay getting his happily ever after.

***ARC provided by the publisher and NetGalley

I am not one that reads romance that involves cowboys that often but reading this series certainly enticed me to delve further into this subgenre. Way to go Harper Sloan for being such an influencer, you’ve definitely caught my attention when it comes to sexy cowboys.

Cowboy Up revolves around the eldest son of the Davis siblings, Clayton. Every day he witnesses the contentment that his sister Quinn and his brother Maverick have found in their relationships and although he is happy for them you can sense his feeling of loneliness.

I desperately wanted him to find the HEA that his siblings had and thought he deserved someone just as amazing and he finds it in bookstore owner, Caroline. Caroline has never had a healthy relationship but Clayton changed that for her.

Their “how did you first meet” story isn’t ideal what comes after that is perfect. For once, I was grateful that they didn’t hesitate to reveal their feelings early on. It gave us an ample amount of opportunity to see these two interacting as a couple. The author proved to us repeatedly just how good they fit in all aspects of their beings.

What I appreciated most about the story was how the previous couples impacted Clayton and Caroline’s relationship. In the end, it isn’t just about the romantic love between great couples but it is also about the love for the family.

I immensely enjoyed this book and hope that this isn’t the last we hear from these great characters. Spin-off perhaps?

Hot alpha cowboy who is also bit kinky?!? Like when can I marry him?

All Caroline's ever felt was lonely. After a fall out with her mother followed by an abusive relationship she barely got out of, she had pretty much given up on her Happy Ever After. On one of these lonely nights, she meets her Dark Cowboy. She has no idea what he looks like, but his voice and his confidence awaken something primal inside of her. Too bad, her fantasy with lasted only a night. But maybe fate has other plans.

Clayton Davis has always kept a safe distance from commitments and relationship. A man who gets burnt the way Clay it, it's no surprise that monogamy feels like a big farce to him. Then comes Caroline with her shy smiles and hidden spirit and his entire universe is tilted to it's side. He can't get enough of her and suddenly imagines her being his forever.

The road to true love is not easy but when the reward is as great as Clayton feels it'll be, he's ready to risk it all.

GUYS this cowboy has my heart!! *ugly crying* I was so not prepared for Clay and his sexy voice and dirty talk. My heart was beating so damn fast whenever Clay was talking so like I had heart palpitations for 90% of the book. Can someone please bring him to live for me??

Caroline's character development was so freaking powerful through the book. I related to her on a lot of levels and I am so so happy she found it in herself to get out of that protective bubble and came out a shiny, confident little birdy.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, these cowboys are my fucking kryptonite.

This book just checked so many boxes for me! Hot cowboy. Broody and protective man knocked off his axis by a girl he never sees coming. A second chance romance. Girl connects with a secret crush from years ago. A family full of loyalty and laughter. Great friendships. Two people who never think they’ll find their happy, find nothing but beauty out of their ugly. Harper Sloan does all this along with her amazing character development and hotter than hot chemistry! This trilogy wraps up with Cowboy Up and I can’t wait to read the others in the series too!

3.5 Stars

I have to confess that I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this series - to the point that I debated reading this book. My desire to see how Clay’s story unfolded finally won out.

The start - what do I love?
The premise! The idea that three people terribly wounded by the failures of their parents can pull themselves up and be open to love.
Clay’s book is no exception- he and Caroline click right away and end up having a love story that makes both parties stronger.
Ms. Sloan does a great job with the alpha mail and his gooey center. Clayton is definitely a hero to swoon over.

My frustration-
The way dialogue in this series is written absolutely sets my teeth on edge. The author clearly establishes in each book that they are set in North East Texas. Having established that the setting is 1) in Texas 2) a semi- rural farming/ranching community and 3) a small town I find in unnecessary to have every sentence “spoken” to show the dropped g and a couple of other quirks the author has decided are indicative of the setting. Dialogue written this way is very difficult to read.
There are some other stereotypes thrown that make me shake my head too, but those are easier to allow. This is a work of fiction.

Specific to this book -
I loved getting to catch up with Maverick, Quinn and their other halves. It was nice to get glimpses of how their stories continue to play out.
I loved Caroline and her evolution into a stronger heroine and it was nice to see a more robust character from Clayton.

We also meet two new secondary characters Luke and Lucy - I am definitely curious to see what happens with them in the future.

I always seem to love the oldest of the family for some reason. Maybe because they're the responsible one, always looking out for the younger siblings, trying to make everyone's life easier but not taking time for themselves? I'm not sure but Clayton is all those things.

Clay and Caroline hasn't had a great track record when it comes to love. Somehow though these two could have it all if they can work through their pasts. Will they be able to believe what their hearts are telling them? Will they be able to believe in love?

These two together just make you want to sigh, root for them and tell the ex's to get out of there. I giggled at parts, swooned at others. Totally enjoyable read and another great book by this author.

Clay!!! Clay is everything and more. I adored Cowboy Up, not to pick favorites...who am I kidding I’m choosing Clay he’s definitely my favorite of the Coming Home boys.

*I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

5 "You look like nothing but mine" Stars!!!!!

"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."

My heart, OMFG my heart!!!! 😩😭 The last installment in the Coming Home Series was every damn good thing! Finally, FINALLY I got my Clay book! Ever since the first book (Lost Rider) I wanted, but more importantly NEEDED Clay's book. There was so much more to learn about him, and I so desperately needed answers.

"He turns his head toward me. I’m unable to see his face, which is still hidden by the shadows, but I can feel his eyes on me. Their scrutiny is almost like a physical caress."

Caroline, oh beautiful, sweet and shy Caroline. She's trying to deal with the aftermath of a toxic relationship. Moving and needing to breathe again, Caroline gets in her car and makes her way back to Pine Oak, home. Along the way she finds herself at her friends bar. And without knowing that a mysterious black cowboy hat wearin' stranger is about to take her on a ride of her life.

"You make me need everythin’ I never wanted."

Clayton Davis, oh that dark cowboy stole every piece of my heart. I couldn't for the life of me get enough of him. Clayton was a tortured and broken soul. I hurt for him so much. And I desperately wanted him to have all the happiness in the world, because he deserved it so much. And a shy, sweet as apple pie bookstore owner was going to turn his life upside down for the better.

Clayton and Caroline were made for each other. Without knowing that their hearts gravitated towards the other. Both seeking solace in one another. The trust they had in each other took time to gain, but in the end it was beautiful. They were everything good. I couldn't get enough of these two. I found myself having the biggest smile on my face throughout the whole book. I just loved, loved, loved Clay
and Linney so much.

"We all have ugly in our past, sweetness. You just have to realize it was really life teachin’ you a lesson. When you find something that finally proves all that ugly was worth survivin’, it doesn’t look so bad when you see what kinda reward you get in the end."

As much as I'm sad to see this series come to an end, I'm so happy at the perfect way it ended.

Once i started this series I was completely hooked and loved all the characters, I knew that Clay would be my favourite Davis sibling and I wasn't disappointed! this was my favourite book in the series and they are all fantastic.

After seeing Clay in the first two books in the Coming Home series and him being portrayed as the eternal cowboy bachelor, never wanting to settle down I was so excited to read his story. What I loved is that usual these men always fight what they are feeling but Clay doesn't I am loved and devoured every single swoon-worthy word he spoke! It was going to take someone special to knock down his walls and to do is so easily was beautiful.

I am gutted that this series has ended but I have loved every single journey we have taken with the Davis clan. Harper Sloan certainly knows how to give you characters you love and adopt straight away, she draws you in with your love for them and her brilliantly flawless plotlines and writing. I can't wait to see what Harper Sloan brings us next.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the author and Inkslinger PR

4.25 stars-COWBOY UP is the third (and final?) instalment in Harper Sloan’s contemporary, adult COMING HOME erotic, romance series focusing on the Davis siblings- Clayton, Maverick and Quinn Davis. This is thirty six year old rancher and eldest sibling Clayton Davis, and thirty year old book store owner Caroline Michaels’ story line. COWBOY UP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Clayton and Caroline) COWBOY UP follows the building relationship between Clayton Davis, and Caroline Michaels. A one-night stand between strangers had our leading couple fantasizing about that night two months earlier only to discover that Clayton Davis was Caroline Michaels’ one-time, best friend’s oldest brother, and the high school crush she apparently forgot. After an invitation to Quinn Davis’ baby shower, our heroine will come face to face with the man with whom she will fall in love. Enter Clayton Davis, rancher and eldest Davis Sibling. What ensues is the building romance between Clayton and Caroline, and the potential fall out as both of their pasts collide in a game of jealous revenge.

Caroline Michaels left the town of Pine Oak, Texas immediately after high school to escape the gossip mills and rumors, and the mother who made her entire life a living h*ll. Her return to Wire Creek, Texas to open up her dream bookstore comes with ambivalence and a yearning to be free of the past-a past that almost destroyed our heroine’s life. Clayton Davis doesn’t do relationships in light of heartbreaking childhood and the fractured family dynamics of the Davis clan, as well as the bitter memories of a woman who continues to demand and push Clayton into a second chance.

The relationship between Caroline and Clayton is one of immediate attraction; a one –night stand that turns into something more when Caroline and Clayton bond over past betrayal, broken hearts and parental rejection. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

All of the previous story line couples play secondary and supporting characters including Maverick and Leighton (Lost Rider #1), and Quinn and Tate (Kiss My Boots #2). We are introduced to Caroline’s best friends and bar owners Luke Hazel, and his twin sister Lucy, as well as Caroline’s ex John Lewis; her mother Misty Michaels; and Clayton’s ex Jess.

The world building continues to focus on the Davis family-their growing love and support for one another, once destroyed by the very people meant to bring happiness and peace. There are two epilogues that fast forward the story line approximately one year, and another that looks fifteen years into the future.

COWBOY UP is a story of family and friendship; romance and love; betrayal, jealousy, revenge and obsession. The premise is heart warming and tearful; the characters are colorful, charismatic and welcome; the romance is passionate and seductive. COWBOY UP is an amazing tale about two people, one family and the struggle to move forward from demons of the past.

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Loved it so much, learning to let go of the control you have over our life can be so hard, but to do it for the chance of love is even more daunting. This book is about learning to let someone in and to learn to love, trials and tribulations abound for these two characters. Well worth a read and this book certainly has the alpha man cowboy who is super hot as well btw.