I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review and all opinions are my own. I absolutely loved this book! This was the first time reading from this author and Carolyn Brown left me wanting to read more of her work. It had just enough romance that is wasn't racy and it was just an all around sweet story. Retta has lost her dad, her farm, and has agreed to being a summer camp counselor. Cade is broken from being stood up at his wedding and now must deal with Retta having strikingly similar looks as his ex. Enter 8 troubled kids, some nosey family, and some stray animals and the scene is set. Retta and Cade had a great connection and I loved how they worked with the kids. In the end Cade learns that he can't change what Retta wants but must learn to let go and hope she sticks around. At the end of the book was a sneak peek of Carolyn Brown's next book. Let me just say that I can't wait fill fall of 2018 for her next book in the series!

Honestly, I wasn't really sure about this book. First time reading the author. The blurb attracted me, as did that hot cover, so I thought-give it a whirl and I'm so glad I did. What a great story, I loved the characters, the plot, the kids, the ranch, the animals the list is endless.
I loved Cade and Retta. Retta struggling after losing her father and her family farm and everything on it. This was a summer job to hold her over until she got her old job back in Dallas in the banking business. The girl was raised on a farm and since it was just her and her Dad, could handle anything that came her way. Including the city kids that came to Longhorn for summer camp.
When Cade's usual girl's bunkhouse helper begs off to go help her own daughter, he needs someone fast and Retta, is just perfect. The sparks fly from the moment they meet, Cade hires her, she drives home to pick up her feet meager belongings and returns to the ranch to settle in. Retta's still grieving hard for her father. Cade's still "getting over" a relationship that went south 3 years ago. He just doesn't let go. Other than the one off now and then at the local bar in town his life is the ranch.
They don't have a lot of time to prepare Retta for the 4 girls and 4 boys coming from the city for the summer but it flows seamlessly as does their relationship. Cade is kind and loving and so good with the kids and Retta is a natural. The kids love her, although she commands respect and expects them to respect each other. What a great story to watch unfold with these kids who are just full of sass and fire, learn to help each other and work together. Love and discipline go a long way and same goes for Cade and Retta.
There's not one thing not to like in this book. It's character driven, loaded with dialogue and interaction between the multiple characters but I loved it. I look forward to the next book in the series. Suffice to say, I'm hooked.
4.5 stars

**arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own**

Great contemporary western romance from Carolyn Brown. She's a favorite of mine and this title was as good as I expected. Highly recommended, she's a favorite at my library.

➳A cowboy needing to find his way to fixing his broken heart, a girl trying to find herself and what she truly needs, two characters that did not seem to spark for me at all...

➳I am keeping this one very short since I don't really want to say too many bad things about the author. I'll just leave it to the rating of the novel. When it comes down to cowboy romance stories, I am a goner. Meaning, I love them all for sure. This novel... not so much.

➳Cade and Retta are the main characters, and they are met under the circumstances of working together on the same ranch. "Sparks" apparently fly between them, but I just couldn't really... feel it? The fact that Cade is still not over the heart broken relationship his previous girlfriend left him with is something that triggers me and the one thing that I utterly did not like about Cade. There is a lot of family drama as well that I don't really like to read in a romance story, therefore making this novel not worth my time re-reading ever again.

I couldn't get into the story. I wasn't a fan of Retta and Cade and everyone else in the story kept comparing Retta to Cade's ex-fiancee.. I did like Cade though. I may try reading the story again at a later date. I definitely think the book has an audience, it just wasn't the one for me.

Heartwarming romance full of folksy charm! As someone from Oklahoma, Carolyn Brown nailed the one-going argument of Sooners vs Longhorns. She also nailed the background of a Bible Belt setting. The story is fairly clean with few curse words and non-graphic sex taking place far into the story.

Another great start to another great series by Carolyn Brown. Loved the characters ... loved the story ... A feel good romance about love, family, hope and giving back to your community. I can't wait for Justin and Levi's stories.

Thank you #NetGalley and #ForeverGrandCentralPublishing for granting my "wish" of this eARC. This is my honest review.

Cowboy Bold by Carolyn Brown was a great book. It is a romance story, but it shares a strong message concerning love, hope, and family. A well written and highly enjoyable story. I recommend this one! Another good story from Carolyn Brown.

Carolyn Brown wrote a wonderful story of love and family. This is my new favorite title of Brown's.

A steamy romantic read that is full of family, love, hope, and friendship.