Wow! What a hot and steamy insta-love romance!

Shep and Emma have noticed each other for the past few weeks at the local bar where Emma works, but one night everything finally clicks into place and Shep just might have a chance with Emma.

Thus follows one of the most confusing scenes I've ever read in a romance, but it was intentionally written to be confusing so it puts the reader in the same mindset as the character as she experiences the unexpected events. Once the dust settles from all that, it's easy to see how the romance between these two is absolutely inevitable.

Shep is just the right blend of gentle but dominating, a deliciously sexy cowboy with eyes only for Emma. For her part, Emma has just come out of a bad relationship and doesn't trust her own judgment, so Shep gives her all the emotional freedom she needs while taking every possible step to show her how perfect they are together.

This is one of the hottest books I've read recently, yet it also delivers a full emotional experience. We also are introduced to a wonderful cast of secondary characters, some of whom will be starring in their own stories later in this series. I loved this book, and can't wait to read the next. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

OMG! This book was awesome! The writing flowed well, and had me sucked into the story right from the start. Shep and Emma have great chemistry, and I thought they made a great couple. Now, I won't say that I didn't want to smack Emma a couple of times, because I so did. I understand that she was hurt, but Shep wasn't Jake. He was constantly showing Emma what kind of man he was, and proving that he was there for her. She acted like she couldn't get Jake out of her heart. Honey, it's called moving on. Telling him to f&*% off, and not looking back. I just have to say WOW to the scene with Bentley. I shed a few tears over that. It was nice to see the progression of the horse along with Emma. The secondary characters were great too. I loved Chase and Nash. I can't wait to find out what happens with them!
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

This book tipped toward the erotic side. It had some spanking and toy use. If you can handle that, you'll love this book. It combines hot sex with a heart warming story.
Emma is a character who has recently suffered loss. She has lost a beloved grandmother and was dealt a really bad hand by the big city guy she was in a relationship with. Shep is a rough, tough, take charge cowboy who knows what he wants when he sees it--and that is Emma. The only thing is Emma is not in a place to even acknowledge any interest in another man. Some things are just too big to be ignored...no pun intended! (Do you really believe that?).
Something I loved about the book is the abused horse that Emma has taken in. I just loved that after time and effort on the part of Emma and Shep, the horse was on the mend and learning to trust again. It's just a heartwarming part that added to the story and showed Shep's emotional and patient side. Overall, Dirty-Talking Cowboy is a hotter romance that still leaves you feeling good at the end.

Shep Blackshaw....the star of this story! I would give him 5 stars if I could!

Emma...not so much. While Shep continually shows Emma how much she means to him, Emma is so hung up on her ex...I’ve gotta hand it to Shep, I would have backed away from her.

Had the story not revolved around Emma’s continued infatuation with her ex to the extent it did, this would have been an absolute 5 stars. The points the author was trying to make in Emma’s doubts, insecurities, etc. could have been made in a different manner...

BUT, having said that, Shep is a book boyfriend you will NOT want to pass up! And, I can’t wait to read the other Blackshaw brothers’ stories!


Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

***I received an ebook copy from the author at no cost***

Emma and Shep are quite the pair. There's an undeniable attraction between them from the moment they first encounter one another, one that doesn't taper over the course of the story.

Emma is in an accident and Shep comes to her rescue. He takes care of her and spends time with her, making sure that she's on the mend. His intentions are clear from day one, but Emma has reservations about getting in a relationship, because she had her heart broken before and she doesn't want to risk that happening again.

This story is sweet, funny, and insanely sexy. Shep has a mouth on him like no other (Kennedy named this book Dirty-Talking Cowboy for a reason!!). He's not afraid to tell Emma what he wants, from her and to do to her. I loved that about him.

I liked how each of these characters changed over the course of the story. And I really loved Emma's lack of a filter. She says what's on her mind and sometimes, it's totally lewd and hilarious, and I was laughing out loud during a lot of parts in this story. I also loved that Shep was there for Emma in every way, not just in the bedroom.

If you're looking for a kinky, sweet, and fun story with a hot-as-a-biscuit cowboy, this is the book for you!

Four stars to this novel!

DIRTY TALKING COWBOY is pure cowboy magic!!! Stacey Kennedy has unleased a sexy new series Kinky Spurs and I am here to confirmed: Rope 'em ladies and Shep Blackshaw can be yours too.
Emma and Shep knows how to keep things smokin'. Together, they are super hot, steamy and dreamy.

Save A Horse. Ride A Cowboy.

Kennedy created the perfect storyline to make this sexy quote true. Emma and Shep's care of abused animals is the main reason why I love this story so much. She gave us heart-warming in the midst of an erotic love story. It's a great balance between sexy and emotional. It will capture your attention, heart and keep you rooting for their love and his family.

I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

This is the first time I had read this author and any of her books,but i can say wow!

As the first book of the series, this is a good way to introduce the characters.

For the main people in the book, and the story line, it is a wonderful and such a H-O-T way to meet.

The emotions of Emma and Shep was really something to read about. Yeah, the way the thought and how they are attracted to each other was so hot, but you can see how much Shep, cared for Emma. It was so effing sweet that there are times that it made me tear up. I especially love the lines. They were so full of knowledge, that somehow, if you were in their shoes, you will definitely understand where is person is coming from.

There might be a light BDSM, but, the focal point to the story is there. Trust. Once you have lost it, it would be hard to win it again. No matter how hard you tried, a broken glass can never be whole again. The cracks are there to remind us of the past mistake.

I look forward to reading the next book of the series.

Dirty talking cowboy is one of those books that you read just for the pure joy of reading.
Take a “damsal in distress” add in an alpha, hero cowboy mix in super steamy sexy times and the result is a story that has you rooting for our couple and not wanting to put their story down.
Emma and Shep are both great characters that i genuinely liked. Shep was a solid and strong feature in the story and exactly what tumbled Emma needed to find her footing.
Add in a great secondary cast and just a smidge of intrigue and you have a great series starter. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens to Chase in the next book.

A fast read, with likable caracteres and a solid background. I only hope the background story will be develop in the next installment. Emma and Shep are hot together and I wish we had seen more scenes with all Shep promised with his ropes!

I may have a thing for cowboy romances now. Stacey Kennedy's new Kinky Spurs series focuses on the Blackshaw brothers. Sexy, swoony, and definitely romance hero material; these three cowboys are here to rope you into their hearts!

Emma has returned to her summer home of her grandmother who's recently passed. The areas of land and animals couldn't have come at a better time when Emma needs an escape to heal from heartbreak. She's left her job and lost the man she thought loved her all in the same day. Licking her wounds in River Rock seems the perfect distraction from the mess of her life. The unplanned distraction? The mysterious cowboy who comes in to the bar, Kinky Spurs, and always locks eyes with her. But Kinky Spurs isn't just in name; it's claim to fame is it's sexy cowboys that come in to "rope" themselves a woman. With a last minute change, Emma is on stage with her mysterious cowboy, Shep Blackshaw. Piercing eyes, smoking body, and a killer smile....Emma is doomed.

After their family loses their father, Shep and his brothers have to make a decision on their families business. A distraction is just what Shep needs from his new responsibilities and nothing is more eye catching than the sexy new bartender at Kinky Spurs. Shep is determined to find out more about her after their steamy on stage encounter with a rope and some intimate eye-locking. When one of Emma's new horses drags her on a wild chase, Shep is there to save the day and keep her close. But what seemed to be a fun fling for the womanizing cowboy is quickly turning in to a true romance neither planned for.

Their own perceived futures are what get in they way for Emma and Shep. When a piece of Emma's past comes back to threaten what these two have built, their quiet content country romance is all but shattered. Shep is amazingly charming; I loved his mix of country boy next door and bad boy in the sheets. Emma was a headstrong heroine but I liked her vulnerabilities in trusting her own instincts; it made her incredibly relatable. This is a quick and emotion filled romance for any fan; cowboy, small town, triangle, all of the above. I can't wait to read more of our Blackshaw brothers based on the teases of the two younger brothers love interests!

Stacey Kennedy you have dirty dirty mind! The story of Shep Blackshaw and Emma is epic. Emma is in Colorado because her heart is broken and her Grams left her the farm when she passed recently. She also works as a bartender at the Kinky Spurs when she meets the intensely hot sexy Shep Blackshaw. The minute he walks in, she is the only thing he sees and he wants to claim her. She has lingering trust issues and is not looking to have a relationship, after what happened in NYC. Can this city girl find what she is looking for in Colorado? Can Shep get her over the trust issues? The story is amazing and will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear or two at the same time. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the other Blackshaw brothers!

This was a great combination of super sweet and high octane heat. Heck of a story! I've got a new appreciation for sexy cowboys.

I loved Emma and Shep. they were excellent characters. Especially Shep. Oh my! A hot, sweet, dirty-talking cowboy who was so caring and full of heart. I couldn't get enough! I really liked Emma as well and loved how she was trying something new why she figured herself out. I really liked their instant attraction and pull. They had sizzling chemistry and heat. Underneath that there was so much sweetness and caring. I loved how Shep was there for Emma, I liked watching them connect beyond the sexy times and loved their real, raw vulnerable moments. There are things in their lives that are causing personal turmoil and I really liked them figuring out their personal battles as they come together.

I thought the storyline was awesome, there were great details and really good character development. It moved along at a good pace and I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. I liked the other characters introduced as well. I thought this was a great series starter, a nice amount of ground work was laid for the next two books, getting me excited for more. I love the added elements with the animals and how that was woven into the story, it made for so many touching moments.

There's a good amount of fun and playfulness, a really nice amount of blow-your-socks-off sex, awesome characters, and a bit of mild drama and emotion. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It was just super entertaining to read as Emma and Shep experienced all their ups and downs and go from lust to love. A truly great read!

I tried for about a month to read this book and had the highest of hopes. The synopsis made it look soooo good. But alas, I couldn't get into the book. I gave up around 37&% when I realized that I was forcing myself to read something that wasn't capturing me.

I really wanted to like Shep. It's not that I had anything against him, but he felt very flat, not feeling more dynamic than the initial interaction when Shep ropes Emma in the bar. I'll chalk it up to wanting a different type of story since the writing isn't bad, just not for me.

4 Kinky Spur Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a spicy sassy romance filled with beautiful scenery and gorgeous Cowboys... there is always something so alluring about a small town romance... makes this city girl want to pack her bags and head to the country....

Emma finds herself at her grandma‘s farm trying to sort things out after heartache and her grandma’s death... Emma left her life in New York where she loved her job and she thought she loved her former boss... can this city girl find what she needs in the country...Shep... Love the guy, hate the name... should not be thinking about the new girl in town, he has a cattle ranch to save....

I really liked both Emma and Shep... I found the chemistry between them real and they seemed so perfect for one another... there is Insta love in this book, so if that is not your thing you are forewarned.... The only part of this book that I didn’t love was when Jake came around, I just thought that part didn’t need to happen, but clearly that is my own opinion... can’t wait for the next books in this series, I found Shep’s brothers Chase and Nash a little more intriguing than him...

Absolutely recommend to fans of romance, Cowboys, spice, and love💕

*** many thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book***

Real, Raw & Hawt! OY VEY! This story was full of real, raw, slow, sensual, pleasure and passionate lust, that will leave you pulsating with energy, as you read this Fantastic story. I was hooked from the beginning to the end.
I was totally enthralled by the relationship between Emma Monroe and Shepherd Blackshaw. Shep was intense, powerful, and seductive, but always a gentleman, even with his dirty talking that will blow your mind. Emma was scared, confused and untrusting of all men, after a recent break up, that also destroyed her career. But their affection, respect and trust, as well as the undeniable energy between them leads to sweet seductive moments that are tantalizing. Save a horse ride a cowboy! This story was HOT! Cant wait to read the rest of this series. You don’t want to miss this story!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Great read!!! Heard many great things about this author and loved it! I’m looking forward to more books from her!

Its weird, and maybe the first time for a Stacy Kennedy book - but I did not finish. I can't even put my finger on it, exactly why... but I did try a half dozen times before setting it down for good. Maybe the chemistry was lacking? The plot was a little meandering? I'm sorry - usually a big fan.

This story was filled with emotions but for some reason it didn’t reach the top of my scale. It’s a strong 4 star read.

* Good storyline, girl flies big city after betrayal from boyfriend, comes to small town and falls for smoking hot cowboy. And the love story builds nicely.
* Characters that are realistic with insecurities and feelings like we all have. I loved that Emma and Shep communicates easily.
* No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings and lots of dialogues that makes the story come together nicely.
* The love scenes is filled with emotions and is dirty but still tasteful.
* Great world building and secondary characters I would love to hear more about.

Dirty talking cowboy indeed 💖

When it comes to writing stories that are sizzling hot with a side of heart, no one does it better than author Stacey Kennedy. After all, who wouldn't love a sexy, dirty-talking cowboy that literally sweeps you off your feet? That's exactly what this author promises, and that's exactly what she delivers.

Directly on the heels of heartbreak, Emma Monroe licks her wounds by fleeing to River Rock Colorado to the farm of abused animals she inherited from her grandmother. A bad breakup and a tarnished career have Emma taking refuge on the farm she loves, while contemplating what her future holds next. While there, Emma takes a part-time bartending gig at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. It’s at Kinky Spurs that Emma first encounters Shep Blackshaw—the dirty-talking, rope-wielding cowboy that Emma is hard-pressed to resist. With her eager body overruling her injured heart, Emma quickly surrenders herself to temptation and offers herself up to the cowboy who would soon come to possess both her body AND her heart. But is it enough to keep Emma in River Rock for good? Or will the lure of the big city ultimately win out in the end?

Shep Blackshaw has a lot on his plate. With his family business--Blackshaw Cattle Company--in dire financial straits, it’s up to him and his brothers to find a way to salvage the company without relinquishing their own dreams in the process. Hence, the last thing Shep needs is a distraction. And that’s exactly what Emma Monroe is—a distraction. But she’s a distraction of the very best kind; one he just can’t seem to resist. With the patience of a saint, Shep is relentless in his pursuit of Emma, and the end result is nothing short of explosive! But Emma’s past proves to be a challenge when it comes to moving their relationship forward, especially when her “ex” unexpectedly shows up in River Rock, determined to win her back.

Deliciously sexy and romantic to boot, this brand new series by Stacey Kennedy is off to a wickedly good start. While Emma’s obsession over her douchey ex was a bit much at times, Shep’s swoon-worthy character and the absence of any unnecessary angst, truly made this story a delight to read. I can readily predict that I'll be roping in more of these delectable cowboys in the future!

Dirty-Talking Cowboy is a good steamy read. Emma is having a rough patch in life so she leave New York City and she's decided to stay at her Grams ranch in Colorado. She meet s Shep at

Kinky Spurs where she is working part time. Shep is a sexy hot cowboy. Shep is a dirty talking take control kind of guy. Both have been burned in the past and neither is looking for a serious relationship. Their chemistry is off the charts and they are perfect together.