I always enjoy Stacey Kennedy's steamy romances, and Dirty-Talking Cowboy is a great launch to her new cowboy series. Shep and Emma have great chemistry, and I love the Kinky Spurs bar. Shep is a GOOD guy with a dirty mouth, so he is pretty irresistible, especially when he works with Emma. All in all, this is an entertaining, sexy and sweet romance.

After the death of her grandmother Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado where she's inherited a farm full of abused animals. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a sexy and powerful cowboy.

Shep Blackshaw knows that the last thing on his mind should be the heated attraction he feels for Emma. 

Their heated nights helps Emma to heal and forget her pain. But when her past returns she has to make a choice.

Sometimes a character in a book will just grab me and not let go, this time around it was Shep. Oh, sure he’s hot, sexy, handsome and more than capable of using his words to get exactly what he wants. But he’s also a man in mourning, a man with huge responsibilities on his shoulders, a man who takes control of a room by his mere presence yet can calm a terrified, abused horse with his words and touch. He is an amazing character and yes, somewhat like Emma I fell instantly for Shep. He’s a man anyone will notice, and Emma certainly did even if she didn’t intend to.

I was hooked on Dirty Talking Cowboy from the start, and I certainly wasn’t ready for the final page. I liked Emma, she’s been through some rough times lately. Yet she also annoyed me by constantly living in the broken past when the future was right in front of her. For me, Shep was the star of this story. This couple is believable, intense, sexy with tender moments and bantering like crazy the next. Shep and her grandmother’s farm are exactly what Emma needs, now she has to be willing to leave the past behind and take a risk. I believe most Contemporary Romance readers will enjoy Dirty Talking Cowboy. They fit – two broken pieces fit and at the heart that is what makes this romance believable. I am now eagerly awaiting the next story in the Kinky Spurs series.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

This book was a good read! It wasn't my favorite but definitely worth reading! It's shep and Emma book, Emma works at kinky spurs and takes care of her late grammas abused animal farm last thing she needs is a dirty talking cowboy! Shep is a rancher trying to save his late fathers cattle ranch, when these two get together?! Woo hoo i needed a cool drink of water after those scenes!! This is a high steam sometimes funny sometimes a little heartbreak, I definitely recommend reading this book it was a very good story! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Emma is living in her late grandmother's house while recovering from a breakup. Shep is a cowboy she meets at her job. The chemistry was explosive between this couple. A dirty talking cowboy just may be the thing Emma needs to put things right in her life. A sexy good read.


I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.

Here is what happened with this book and I. I was really digging the story and the tease about the two future couples, but then came this part of the blurb "But when the past comes to claim Emma, she’ll need to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the life she’s grown to love with Shep. " and I lost any interest I had in this book, which is why I am giving it 3 stars. I honestly thought that Emma would go to her old life and spend her time with another man. The way she was thinking made me believe that she didn't have any feelings for Shep and his were one-sided. I haven't felt like that in a long time. I had zero faith in the heroine and her love for Shep. I had already imagined how the rest of the book was going to play out and that's not a good thing. On the other hand, I felt like Shep was truly invested in the relationship they had. 

I loved Chase in this book. Why? Because he has feelings for Harper as she has for him, but he wants her to fly and not hold her back. I found that very sweet and he is my favorite brother (sorry Shep). I will read the next two books in the series because both couples seemed like they would have an interesting journey, but I wouldn't recommend this book.

This fantastic book one in the Kinky Spurs series features Emma and Shep. PHEW! I had to keep a towel close by to wipe the condensation from my overheated e-reader! Shep is HOT HOT HOT! His voice along with his description but most of all his confidence is undeniably sexy! No wonder she couldn’t resist. I can’t seem to get him out of my head now! Anyways, I admire Emma’s determination to try to do her grandmother Daisy proud. There’s some unexpected serious business happening, which makes for a deeper story. 

This book has an amazing story line, with fabulous characters! ALL the Blackshaw men are seriously SEXY but Shep is the darkest emotionally. BRAVO Stacey Kennedy! You definitely know how to write a truly kick butt cowboy! I can’t wait for more.

Dirty-Talking Cowboy is the first book of this series & sets the scene for the others. Emma is an ex-marketing executive that has inherited her Grandmother's farm. While she is trying to decide what to do, she has a part time job at the local bar. Shep is a hot Alpha cowboy & is interested in Emma. He's determined she'll be his. She is hung up on her former boss who "done her wrong". Can Shep make her forget her ex-boss? 

Thanks to the descriptive prose, arrogance & sexiness of Shep, the development of the supporting characters & the main premise, this story was enjoyable. The attraction between Shep & Emma leapt off the page & the sexual scenes were well written & exquisitely descriptive. The only jarring note was Emma's hang up on her ex-boss. It was needed at the beginning of the story but seemed excessive. Overall, this was a very good story.

I have got to say I love a cowboy romance. Shep and Emma are such a hot pair. I not only enjoyed the storyline but I liked the bit of humor thrown in now and again. Especially when Emma under the influence of medication said things she might not otherwise say. This couple was very well mached and they seemed to be good for one another. I like how Shep was able to build trust in Emma by opening up to her and listening to what she had to say. All the characters in this book were great. Emma was able to realize that what her grandmother left her was worth sticking around for and that she loved River Rock and could make a great life for herself. I am glad she was able to see the ex that hurt her was not what she needed and sent him away when he came around. Shep was such a warm and caring man. Always trying to make sure his family was taken care of. He is definitely an alpha man who knows what he wants and makes sure that Emma knows that. I love how Shep and his brothers Chase and Nash along with the help of Emma are able to keep their father's legacy alive. Great HEA. I can wait to read what is in store for Chase and Nash and the ladies they have their eyes on!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Dirty Talking Cowboy is right up my alley. And the Kink wasn't over the top, so don't let the title throw you off.
Emma returns back to her Grandmother's farm after she dies and leaves her farm. Her grandmother rescued abuse animals and Emma wants to continue her work until she figures out what she is going to do about her ex back in New York. If there was one part of the story I didn't care for was how hung up she was on her ex, who ditched her when she need him the most.
Shep,is the hot cowboy who she has seen at her part time job as a waitress at the bar Kinky Spurs. They play some pretty kinky roping games and she can't seem to get him out of her head.
When Shep rescues Emma from after being dragged by an abused horse, he hangs around to help out with the horse. Shep has a reputation and Emma isn't sure she should hook up with him, no matter how good her dreams are of him.
Although Shep isn't sure he wants anything permanent, he can't help but be drawn to her. But when things get heavy, he isn't sure she is gonna stick around. He is afraid she will head back to her life in New York.
I enjoyed reading this book and the series and hope to read about some of the supporting cast in this series.

I have a thing for cowboys and the blurb sounded like it might be good so I took a chance on this one. Stacey Kennedy is a new to me author so I had no idea what to expect. Honestly I was a little worried that this book would be all sex and little substance given the title. It really wasn't at all.

Shep is the H in this one and a real cowboy. Emma, the h, is a city girl who inherited her Gram's farm. Emma arrives broken hearted to the River Rock farm, not only because of the loss of her beloved Gram but also because of the end of a one year relationship. The physical attraction between Shep and Emma is intense from the start but how could they possibly make it being so opposite of one another? Could Emma even stay in River Rock? What about her corporate line of work? Are things really over with the ex? All this is happening while Shep is also dealing with major family and financial problems after the death of his father.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and engaging. The plot flows nicely. And the author even sets up some future stories for this series (although this one can completely stand alone). Glad I read it and will likely continue with the series.

Emma Monroe is a city girl with a broken heart after a relationship with her boss goes very wrong. She returns to River Rock after her beloved grandmother dies and leaves her property to Emma. Enter cowboy Shep Blackshaw. Emma isn’t interested in a man, but there are definite sparks between her and Shep. Their relationship heats up quickly and deepens as they get to know each other better.

This is an easy read that I devoured in one sitting. I found the start a bit jarring until I reached the slight twist and the plot began to make sense. Once I got that far, I liked the characters more, and I enjoyed the way they talked to each other instead of keeping secrets. The love scenes were steamy and hot, living up to the title of the book. There is a great cast of secondary characters including Shep’s two younger brothers.
On the whole, I enjoyed this book and it is a strong 4 star read for me.

Well. He was a cowboy. And he talked dirty. So the title didn’t lie. It was cute. There were feels. I dug the horses. I mean, Bentley stole my heart. I love that Kennedy set us up for the rest of the Blackshaw brothers stories, and I’m sups interested in those storylines.

No longer could she run from what lay between them. This is where love begun.
This one was a typical broken girl, working in a bar and she ends up literally being roped by a cowboy. It was cute. He ends up helping her at her grandmas farm, because girl is hopeless and feeding all the animals the wrong food and is legit drug through a field by a horse. He cares for her, helps her, they fall hard and fast. The norm.

“You cant always glue the world back together again, Shep. Things sometimes are going to fall apart, and you have to let them”
It was a pretty easy read, and a good one if you dig cowboys. And he was definitely a hot alpha cowboy, with ropes and all. Good secondary characters and a promise for more of the series. Not disappointing for a new to me author! Four stars!

“I’m a better me than you.”

Loved this book. Beautiful characters and real feelings. The men were stunning, saucy and sexy but respectful also. The family was warm, the farm felt like home. Great book, want more from this series and this author.

This was a steamy read and I loved the cover to this, it fit Shep perfectly and the title pretty much says it all, he is the best kind of dirty talking cowboy :)

Oh, Shep. Hands down. he was a great MC. He was sweet and understanding and not only hot with a sexy bit of kink thrown in, he was a genuinely awesome guy. I loved him. I loved the way he was with his mom, with his brothers, with Bentley, Emma, and even the easy friendships he had with Megan and Harper. He was definitely an alpha and provider.

Emma was sweet and a little wary at the strong pull she feels towards Shep. But she also doesn’t back down from a challenge, especially when Shep is issuing it. I definitely felt for her and her situation. Although not ideal, her emotional turmoil did fit her character. I loved that she was able let go of the past and adapt to a new future, one that she didn’t plan but still loved.

Memorable Moments:
For the heat alone – Emma’s naughty dream *fans self* this girl has a really good imagination, lol! But it ultimately gets 2nd place after that scorching hot fence scene, it was brimming with sexual tension and their chemistry was tangible.

Would I recommend?
Yes, if you’re in the mood for a dirty talking cowboy with a naughty & kinky side, you definitely have to meet Shep!

Moving to the countryside was not on Emma’s plans for her future but after a terrible ordeal she finds herself escaping to her grandma’s house indefinitely.

Things are looking pretty bleak, she is lonely and has no idea what she is gonna do with her life. And as if things weren't already bad she almost gets killed by a crazy horse, fate seems to be against her.

That is until Shep steps into her life. If you had to choose a word to describe him it would be commanding, he has an energy about him that just makes you want to drop on your knees in front of him and beg him to take you. And that is exactly what Emma wants to do when she sees him, but she had made a lot of mistakes and she is not about to add another hot bad boy to her list of regrets.

They say looks can be deceiving, and in Shep's case that is totally right, he is honest and straight forward, and he wants Emma and no is not an acceptable answer.

They are pushed together by fate and then it's up to them to figure out if the risk is worth taking. 

Shep has never felt like this before, his family always told him that when he met the one he would know, and now everything lays in her hands.

Will Emma be strong enough to trust one more time?

Stacey Kennedy, you've got a new fan! Dirty Talking Cowboy was exactly what I was looking for!

I'm always up for a good cowboy romance, especially when the cowboy is someone like Shep. Oh my, what a heart breaker. Emma was easily likable as well and she was fun to read about. Put the two of them together and you get this amazing story that you'll want to stay up late reading. Seriously, this is one book that I didn't want to put down. I became vested with Shep and Emma to the point I felt that I knew them personally. Oh, I love the whole Kinky Spurs setup too. 

The connection was undeniable and both knew how to create some heat. Talk about hot! If you like a little steam and a dirty talking cowboy who can spark a fire, you need to read about Shep and Emma.

Dirty-Talking Cowboy by Stacey Kennedy is a very steamy novel! Panting, happiness, and tearing up, are only a few of the emotions I experienced while reading this book. This is the first book from the author's brand new series Kinky Spurs, and it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Emma Monroe loved the hustle and bustle of her life in New York City. Her creativity and smarts got her the job of Executive Creative Director for a prominent advertising agency. Then her grandmother passed away and her boyfriend, who is also the CEO of the company she works for, dismisses their relationship without batting an eye. In the process, he tarnishes her stellar reputation in the advertising field. Needless to say, Emma has to get away, sort through her life and grieve for her beloved relative. She finds some solace at her late grandmother's animal rescue farm, which she now owns.

Shep Blackshaw is a powerful cowboy from a wealthy, yet down to earth family. When his father dies, their family's cattle ranch becomes the responsibility of Shep and his two brothers.  Unfortunately, the brothers have no desire to continue in their father's footsteps, especially since they are making huge in roads in their own professional lives. For example, Shep's survival company just recently received a huge government contract. 

Emma and Shep meet at Kinky Spurs, a local bar where Emma is working part-time. They share an immediate attraction and longing which cannot be denied.  In a very short period of time, they are each other's soulmates.

I liked this hot read. If you enjoy stories with an alpha male, sex scenes with a bit of kink, and a heroine that comes full circle, then pick up a copy of this book. Overall, this is a must read for anyone that likes an engaging love story in cowboy country.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

Dirty Talking Cowboy
By: Stacey Kennedy 

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Well let me start by saying I have become a huge fan of this Stacey Kennedy. I’ve also watched her writing get a bit more intense with each book written. Not saying her other work isn’t great just with each book the intensity and emotion put and pulled from each book is felt so much more. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado, after the death of her grandmother. Now she’s inherited a farm full of abused animals and she’s working as a waitress at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a man, as she’s still recovering from a recent heartbreak. But when a sensual and powerful cowboy, Shep Blackshaw enters her life, Emma begins to want things she shouldn't.

Shep knows sex shouldn’t be on his mind. He’s got a world of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s attempting to save his late father’s cattle ranch, Blackshaw Cattle Company, from foreclosure. But Emma’s heated reactions to his touch make ignoring her impossible. She’s the perfect distraction to make him forget that his father’s company is a sinking ship.

While their nights only heat up, soon emotions become tangled into the mix. Shep’s not only giving Emma the hottest nights of her life, he’s also healing her heart. With every encounter, she forgets her heartbreak. With every naughty adventure, she stops mourning the life she left behind. And with every dirty word whispered from Shep’s mouth, she stops thinking of all the reasons why she shouldn’t fall for him. But when the past comes to claim Emma, she’ll need to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the life she’s grown to love with Shep. How will she say no to forever with a dirty-talking cowboy.

I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. 

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book.  It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

4.5 Stars
This is the first book in her new series and I'm hooked! What could be better then  dirty talking cowboy with a heart of gold. I just loved the characters. Emma and Shep had so much chemistry, but you could feel the connection between them. Things between Emma and Shep get very steamy. What I loved about this book is I got a good heart warming story along with my heat. Emma is pretty much at her lowest and her Grams has one last gift to give her granddaughter. I can tell you I already love the town and I know this series is a winner because I'm already thinking about the secondary characters' stories yet to come. I can't wait for more from this series!