'You can’t love someone into being whole. They have to love themselves enough to want to be whole.'

Sexy, quick and sweet—that’s probably the best way to describe the latest Copper Ridge outing by Maisey Yates. Claim Me Cowboy was a fun story—I’m quite taken with the fake relationship/real feelings trope—and found this one to be fairly unpredictable.

It was also fairly short. In fact, it was pithy enough to be a one-sitting read for me, something that’s become increasingly rare of late. But it wasn’t only its brevity that kept me reading—I also liked both Danielle, the hard-working, strong heroine, and Joshua, the curt, precise cowboy. They were well matched, and I liked the way their relationship progress; never did it get too bogged down in anything overweight or forced.

My only real wish for Claim Me Cowboy is a little more. A little more time with Joshua’s family, a little more attention to the smaller details, a little more epilogue because I’m a sucker for good, long epilogue. #SizeMatters.

But it is a wish I could live without seeing granted because this book served up a sweet, sexy, desirable story—and it did it well-enough to keep me flipping pages until there were no more to flip . . .

“It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be now. And it has to be you.”

~ FOUR STARS ~

I adored the story of Joshua Grayson and Danielle Kelly. It was fun and entertaining, it was hot, passionate, and ardent, it had me smiling and even chuckling out loud. But it also had a raw honesty, tangible vulnerability, and that brittleness of a spirit that comes when it has withstood so many hard winds that it could break with a well-planned knock.
I love Maisey Yates writing, she knows just how to balance all the elements of the story and she is not shy about going to the turbulent deep waters of emotional turmoil.
Danielle is in dire straits. As a guardian of her little brother, she has to keep treading, to keep her head above the water, to be able to provide for the baby and keep the custody of the child. The choices are few, and to pretend to be Joshua's fiance for a little while the best option she has to build a better future for her baby brother.
Joshua is tired of his father's meddling in his life, the ad in the newspaper was the last drop. He is not looking to falling in love again, the first disaster was enough for a lifetime.
While being a sensual and desire filled story, it has heartfelt emotions, wishful and loving moments, affection and deep feelings that even in the shorter length story had time and opportunity to take root and be fruitful.
Ah, I just loved Joshua and Danielle, the connection, chemistry, and possibilities in between and within them.
~ Five Spoons

Joshua is a grown man and isn’t looking for love much less a wife. Something his father can’t seem to grasp. So, Joshua is supremely annoyed when his meddling father places an ad for a wife for him, and decides to place one of his own for a completely unsuitable woman to play the part of his fiancée to teach dad a lesson.

Enter Danielle and baby Riley. Danielle is hard on her luck, barely scraping by when she happens upon Joshua’s ad. She’s worried about what kind of weirdo would place such an ad, but Joshua seems like a dream come true, good looking and rich, even if he is a bit of an ass. Danielle doesn’t care, as long as she gets the money promised after their charade. She needs the money to get by and give Riley a chance she never had. There’s more to the story of Danielle ending up with Riley, but I won’t spoil it and Danielle doesn’t clear up the situation regarding her circumstances right away with Joshua either. It’s not as if he’s entitled to her life story and at first, he makes it clear he’s not interested.

Joshua has his own story, why he’s not interested in settling down, and I could understand. However, being with Danielle and Riley and realizing making a difference in their lives brings him satisfaction and purpose changes his views. Joshua and Danielle draw closer, confide in each other and even though Joshua was convinced he could never love again life has other plans for him. The more time Danielle and Joshua spend together the more their attraction grows, and it was only a matter of time before they gave into the mutual pull.

Things may have progressed a bit quickly, but that’s to be expected since this was only 224 pages, and I thought it felt right. There was a surprising amount of emotional depth here as well. Claim Me Cowboy was short, hot and sweet; just my kind of read! Maisey Yates continues to delight me with her hot and sexy cowboy romances!

Thank you Net-Galley, Author and Harlequin Desire for the opportunity to read an early copy of this story. These are my thoughts and only my thoughts on this story. No form of payment was received.

Claim Me, Cowboy is about two people afraid to love. Both characters have been through a lot, both very different from the other but left them in the same spot, afraid to love.

This is a quick read that will make you feel so much. My emotions were a bit all over while reading this great story. I found myself feeling what both Danielle and Joshua were feeling, and found myself cheering them on. What starts out as a fake engagement to get back at Joshua's dad, and to give Danielle money to start over with Riley. The two find themselves feeling things that they never thought they would. Can this couple become a real couple and find true happiness after all they have gone through? Or will they end up heartbroken and alone?

One click this story as it is a feel good story with some sad moments.

Claim Me, Cowboy was a delightful romance between two people learning to love again.

Joshua Grayson has finally had enough of his father’s meddling after the man posts an ad in the newspaper looking for a wife for Joshua. In response, Joshua places his own ad looking for the most unsuitable woman he can find to play his fake fiancée. When Danielle Kelly responds to his ad and shows up with a baby in tow, Joshua knows she’s perfect for his scheme. Now if only he could stop himself from falling for her.

Joshua has always wanted more than the small town of Copper Ridge could offer as the son of a rancher. As soon as he was old enough, he moved to Seattle and took an entry level job in a PR firm. Joshua quickly ascended the corporate ladder before eventually finding his way back home to do the PR for the architect firm he started with his siblings. Joshua is close to his family but has a hard time dealing with their nosiness and prefers to spend his time alone. After a relationship gone wrong while living in the city, Joshua doesn’t believe in love for himself and won’t even entertain the thought of finding someone to be with.

Danielle had a rough childhood and grew up constantly on the move with her mother who was incapable of holding a steady job. Danielle learned very early in life how to take care of herself and always dreamed of one day finally having a stable home and a job that allows her to support herself. However after baby Riley unexpectedly appears, Danielle has to reevaluate how she’ll achieve that dream. She quickly learns that she’ll do anything to make that dream a reality and to provide Riley with the life she never had.

Joshua and Danielle clash a bit at first but eventually their relationship settles into easy understanding. Danielle is slowly shown a different side to life and Joshua finds himself wanting to be the one to show her everything. They both struggle with their attraction at first because Danielle is working for Joshua which is a hindrance. The author does a good job exploring the dynamics of an employee/boss relationship and I liked how that aspect was done. When their relationship moves to the next level it is quite steamy and the sexier scenes were enjoyable. I did feel their relationship moved fairly quickly but that is likely due to how short the book is.

Overall I enjoyed Claim Me, Cowboy but I felt the book was just too short for me to fully connect with the characters and become invested in their relationship. I would still recommend it though for fans of the series or anyone looking for a quick, sweet read.

Such a sweet and emotional love story. At first I thought Joshua was a butt and kind of mean. But once you get his full story you get why he acts the way he does. Danielle was so sweet and so strong, with all that she has been through you would think she would break. I loved this short sweet story and I can't wait for more.

I have not read a book yet that i have been disappointed in yet. This series is fantastic and you don't have to read them in order. I really enjoy visiting old friends.
Joshua's father puts and add in the paper for a wife for him. He puts an add in the paper for a temporary wife. Danielle answers the add with a baby in tow. It will give her enough money so that she can give her sibling everything she never had. Will they be able to fool his father?

Thank you netgalley and Harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

As usual, I just need to see Maisey’s name, but I’m not sure about this rating.

I liked Danielle and Joshua well enough. She’s strong and resilient. He’s gruff and stand off-ish. Together they have a lot of potential. The best parts were the scenes with his family.

Plot wise is where I was underwhelmed. With the story shortened, it didn’t feel like their relationship actually morphed into something real. The time moved weird as well. At one point I thought it had been a couple of days, only to find it had been several weeks.

Overall, it was a quick read and I liked the idea, but I think the length of the story left a lot out.

**Huge thanks to Harlequin Desire for providing the arc free of charge**

Danielle is such a strong character. She has found herself in dire straights, not of her own making. She is determined to make life better for Riley than her own childhood. Danielle is not afraid to work and doesn't expect anything for free.

Joshua hates that his father is meddling in his love life. Why would he be happy about a personal ad posted without his permission. In an attempt to chastise his father, he posts an ad himself looking for an unsuitable woman who would be willing to pose as his betrothed for a fee.

Together, these two have amazing chemistry. What starts as a game quickly turns into playing for keeps.

This is one of those reads that left me feeling like something was missing. Many authors make the mistake to not delve into the psyche of the characters and when the readers don't know them, they can't "connect" or route fr them. This is what unfortunately happened with this one.

I hate how this author keeps pairing virginal heroines with guys in their mid thirties. Especially when they keep comparing them to a child. This novel was short so it was even more inexplicable that a guy who was so against love and marriage and babies would end up with all three in just a few short pages. I had no sense of chemistry or connection between the two and just felt an ick factor from the situation they were in.

A tale in the Copper Ridge series, this sweet western romance tells the tale of a sweet young woman battling to keep her half brother and raise him in less than ideal circumstances.
She answers an ad that turns out to be.....in the end....an answer to her prayers.
A very enjoyable way to pass the time, written with great interaction between the pair and his family.
I requested and received an ARC from NetGalley and recommend it to fans of sweet romance and cowboys.

It’s hard because I both love and hate these books. It’s the same book that Diana Palmer writes over and over and basically every cowboy romance ever. But I still enjoy reading it because I’m a sucker for a good romance where everyone wins. I like seeing two people fall in love. If you want cheesy love, then this is good for you. There are essentially no road blocks, although the trust issues Danielle has and the self loathing Joshua has are hard for them to get around.

I honestly felt like the issues with their personal lives could have been a bit more...pronounced or made to actually connect. There was a bit of a disconnect when it came to that., which is always hard for me. But overall it was an enjoyable read.

Completely implausible, totally charming. Yates gives us the story of a desperate young woman with a baby who agrees to pretend to be the unsuitable fiancée of a man burned by love.

In true Yates fashion, she has crafted characters the reader will love and given a sweet romance. This book is short. Very short. It could have benefitted from some length of relationship building, but the author has penned yet another hit.

Joshua's had it with his father's attempts to get him married so he decides to hire someone totally unsuitable to be his fake fiancée. Hoping that will get his father to leave him alone he doesn't realize how well he and Danielle get along. Danielle's desperate for financial security since she is the sole provider for her baby. Sweet hot romance!

Maybe I am biased because I am a fan of Maisey Yates work but I loved this story. It had romance with a bit of spice without being uncomfortable to read, the characters were relatable and the setting (in my imagination!) was beautiful. I voluntarily read and reviewed Claim Me, Cowboy and am SO SO glad I did!

Joshua has a dry personality, at times it can be sexy, other times it's just annoying, I mean the man needs to let loose, “you like my horses,” he said, his tone dry. “Anyway, we’re about to have dinner. So maybe we shouldn’t be discussing skin mites?” I did like Joshua's bluntness at times, "...They rode on in silence, but he could feel her staring holes into his back. “Are you looking at my butt, Danielle?” It's good to know that even though Joshua is brazen the man does have some boundaries that shouldn't be crossed, "he looked over his shoulder, then back at Danielle. “Okay, I’m not usually a prude, but we are in a church.” I liked this book, I thought Danielle was good for Joshua.

Joshua Grayson, millionaire cowboy, has a meddlesome father who places an ad in the paper for his son to acquire a bride. In retaliation, Joshua places an ad for an entirely unsuitable bride, who he wishes to parade before his family so they can reject her, finally get the entire idea of him being married with children out of their systems, and get on with their lives.

There's only one hitch: the woman who answers the ad is young, bedraggled, half-starved, and carrying a baby.

A lot of assumptions happen in this comedy of errors, including that the baby is hers by birth and that she's an experienced woman of the world (this is the second Yates I've read in a row with a virgin). Joshua ends up finding himself less grumpy as time passes and more inclined to be kind and thoughtful to Danielle, and after a hot encounter that certainly brings it home for both of them that she had been a virgin, he realizes he actually has feelings for her and her baby, and that he actually does want to have a family with her -- and bring her into his family, so that she can have a family and the support she never had.

But the word "love" hasn't entered into it. Not on his end. Danielle realizes this on her (rushed) wedding day.

Much introspection occurs, and Joshua realizes what he thought was support and deep feeling actually was love all along.

There's also a Pop Tart wedding cake. Don't ask. Just roll with it.

Again, Maisey Yates pulls off witty, sharp dialogue and narrative that's a pleasure to read, punctuated with hot romance.