Where has Big E been and why the heck did he take off like he did? Rest assured, if you’ve been following this series from the beginning, you will find out. You may also want to purse whomp him when you find out how much he’s been taking advantage of people and manipulating the ones he’s supposed to love – and it would be a well-deserved purse whomping.

Fortunately, we can mostly ignore him in favor of Chance and Katie – and adorable Rosie. That precocious little girl on the cover pretty much steals the show. What a cutie! Chance and Katie have a complicated history and an equally complicated present, so falling in love for these two is anything but simple. It sure is swoony though... Katie has played a pretty prominent role in all four of the previous books, and she’s been one of my favorite characters throughout. But we didn’t really get to know much about her personally – and Chance has been talked about a lot but we didn’t learn much about his story either. So it was great to have a story focused on these two enigmatic characters as a finale for the series. It really seemed to tie it all together – all the various plot threads that have been building up throughout the series.

I really can’t recommend this series enough – for fans of contemporary romance, Becky Wade, cowboys and cute kids. Despite each book being written by a different author, all five fit together so seamlessly that it feels like it was written by only one. No continuity errors, personalities stayed consistent, the Big E subplot, etc. Yet, at the same time, each author’s distinctive style was given a chance to shine.

Bottom Line: The Rancher’s Homecoming by Anna J. Stewart is the perfect send-off for this great series of brothers, family, coming home, and romance. Well-defined characters, layered emotions, wit, and charm abound in this fifth and final book, and romantic tension sparks and sizzles throughout. I’d love to someday see another collaboration of these five authors – perhaps the Blackwell brothers’ daughters all grown up?

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

This story followed Chance, the youngest and last of the Blackwell brothers. What a great story to end an amazing series!

I loved reading Chance and Katie’s story and their happy ever after. I also loved reading about the other Blackwell brothers and their significant others as their stories continued. I still did not care for Ben, one of the other brothers, as previously mentioned in another review. I wish they had made him into a better character than he was portrayed.

The brothers finally reach a decision about whether to sell or keep the ranch and as readers we finally get to see what happens to Big E (grandfather to the boys) and why he disappeared.

I think the authors did a wonderful job with putting this series together and I would highly recommend reading them all in order to get the most out of the characters. I wound love to read a novella (quick story) to follow up with the characters read about their upcoming weddings and future plans.

This series was fun to read, had great characters, beautiful ranch setting in Montana, and included clean romance and drama. Highly recommend!

A heartwarming, sweet read! The characters are wonderfully chiseled and the plot line kept me hooked. Definitely worthy of 4 stars and recommendations to all readers!

All the Blackwell siblings need to go to the family ranch to come to an agreement of what must be done to the ranch, sell or keep it. Every one is split about the decision and must come to a vote. Meanwhile Chance has another reason he's comeback to the ranch to have his daughter see her grandpa since his health seems to be declining.

Wasn't sure what else to add to that description without spoiling the book so just gonna stop there. What I didn't realize when going into this book was that it was a part of a series, in fact this book is the last book the 5th book. But even knowing that and what the conclusion to the series will be I'm impressed enough to want to go back and fetch the previous books in the series because I enjoyed what I read and clearly curious to see the stories of the characters that popped up in this book. While reading it you can tell which ones had their own type of story and how it happened but I want to know more. I really enjoyed this book, it was enjoyable and sweet and I loved seeing everyone come together when things were looking down. Loved how supportive people people where and were ready to back each other up when time called for it. I loved how meddling people were as well kept things interesting. This book was a pretty enjoyable book and great on its own but would probably be even better knowing more about the previous characters.

The Rancher's Homecoming is heartfelt and loveable. The past between Katie's family and Chance can ruin any chance they may have at a future but the growing affection must be met with the truth to see possibly Chance can be a part of Rosie's life. This book is awesome. I always love a chance to visit with the Blackwell Brother's again.

I am not a fan of "double dipping" at all, and especially less so when a Hero chose someone else over heroine but I am trying to expand my reading expectations and wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately it didn't work for me. All I kept picturing is the love & life Hero had with heroine's sister. She was his first and if she hadn't died, they would not be together. So for me, if a couple is not "meant to be", I cannot believe in HEA. That is my own personal opinion though, so don't let it stop you from enjoying it....

Nutshell: Widowed singer-songwriter returns to family ranch after 10 years away with 4-year-old daughter in tow; sees foreman's daughter through new eyes.

My usual reads are a lot more steamy than The Rancher's Homecoming. Still, the fleshed-out characters and layered plot had no trouble maintaining my interest. There were several laugh-out-loud moments, and I even shed a few tears. It's an entertaining, engrossing read and I'm going to miss the Blackwell Brothers now that it's over.

This is an interesting story and the last in the series of five written by five different authors. I will have to check the order but I don’t care. The way I add them is how I happened to read them and it didn’t affect the overall outcome at all. I only read three of the five and Wow! Is all I can say. Talented for sure. The writing was seamless. It was like this was one author writing all three.

This author, however, pulls on your heart strings for sure as well as tickling our funny bone. You find yourself rooting for one brother and then another. I’ll tell you for sure I love the women they all hook up with and are engaged to.

The story revolves around Chance and his daughter Rosie Blackwell who will win your heart. She is a force for nature but what unites a lot of the family see life through her eyes.

Chance may have been born and raised on a ranch but hated every minute. And let’s just get this straight he likes horses in general just not being on one. The horses don’t like him being on them either. Therefore, he ate a lot of dirt as a kid. Hence the nickname “Stable Boy.” He’s good with that too.

He had bigger plans to make it as a singer. He did it too with concerts, CD’s, and fans. Then his wife Maura came down with cancer and he chose to be home with her and his daughter, Rosie. Instead of on the road. His brothers offered to help but Chance still held old grudges from growing up and said, “No.”

Not to mention Maura’s own father turned his back on her during her hardest time. Her little sister Katie would facetime her, call her, and text her all the time. Which was, bittersweet, for them both. Fast forward two years and his phone, is blowing up wanting him to come home they need him. Something about a vote, the ranch, and their MIA grandfather. He wanted no part of it.

Well, the moment of avoiding was over. After his first gig after Maura passing his twin, Tyler finds him in L.A. in a dive bar. He fills him in on how important it is that he comes home so they can get controlling interest away from their granddad. Now after four days of driving with Rosie they are just outside the gates of the ranch.

They get out to stretch and he can procrastinate. When a beautiful redhead rides up. Chance is amazed that it’s Katie, Maura’s little sister, although she’s all woman now with curves in all the right places. When did she grow into a woman?

Katie’s life has not been idle since he eloped with her sister. She has had the sole responsibility of her drunkard father. Who now has a bad heart and can’t work. So, rather than tell everyone she has been doing both their jobs running her self-thin. Then when Big-E runs off letting all the staff go on the ranch she had to call Jon the eldest brother for help. Of course, he calls in reinforcements.

You really don’t want to miss reading this book at all. You will get to know each of the characters well. Although reading the series adds to the fun on how the brothers end up with such spunky women who can turn these Alpha Males into pussycats. Even better five men and so far, the ones that have children only produce girls. 😉 I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.

I just realized when doing this review that each of the books in this series was by a different author. I think this is the last book in this series, but not sure. I've throughly enjoyed this series and the sometimes quirky characters. There's romance, suspense, and that small town vibe that I so enjoy. One of the most awesome things about this series is that the books were all published in 2018 so it's a breeze to binge read.

Ohh my gosh! I read this book so very quickly. If you've read the previous books in this series, RETURN OF THE BLACKWELL BROTHERS, then you almost know Chance. I say almost because you only really get to KNOW Chance when you read his book, THE RANCHER'S HOMECOMING. This book can be read as a stand alone but I'd highly recommend you read the previous titles so you'll understand Katie and Chance's story and the situation of the Blackwell Brothers. Fans of Anna J. Stewart know that she writes great stories, with well developed and realistic characters as well as story lines that tug at your heartstrings. This story is no different. The characters are engaging and believable, the story line is both heart rending and sweet. Watching as Chance and Katie both come to terms with their past, and the mistakes they both made is such a wonderful journey. You will be thrilled you took this ride with them. Fans of well written, easy to read, deeply engaging stories are sure to be delighted with THE RANCHER'S HOMECOMING. I do wish we could return to this family and maybe see the kids all grown up........a great addition to anyone's reading list!

What a refreshing tale, all romance and vivid characters. A unique story, well written, and tugging at the heart strings. You feel the characters' pain and conflict. You can empathize with the choices made, both good or bad. I would definitely pick up another book by this author.

THE RANCHER’S HOMECOMING - Anna J. Stewart
Return of the Blackwell Brothers – Book 5
Harlequin Heartwarming
ISBN: 978-1-4880-8543-7
December 2018
Romance

Falcon Creek, Montana – The Present

Chance Blackwell’s country music career has tanked since his beloved wife Maura died of cancer. His bleak heartbreak has been relieved somewhat by his four-year-old daughter Rosie. Now his manager tells him he has to come up with new songs or kiss his career goodbye, but Chance knows he has no songs inside him. His brother Tyler makes a surprise visit to tell him he has to come home to the ranch. Chance hasn’t seen him in a decade. Tyler tells him that their grandfather ‘Big E’ left the ranch and hasn’t been seen for months. The man was one reason Tyler left, and he hasn’t been back since he and Maura escaped together, or seen his other brothers Jon and Ben who want to sell the ranch, or Ethan, who like Tyler, wants to keep it. Chance is needed to break the vote. He also knows Maura’s sister, Katie, hasn’t ever seen her niece and deserves to. He decides to make the trip.

Katie Montgomery has been the Blackwell Family Ranch’s foreman since Big E left and since her father became incapable of doing the job due to his alcoholism, depression, grief, and anger. She has done a good job, too. This is where she grew up, where her father grew up. It’s the only home she has known. She misses her sister Maura and loves the polite but audacious Rosie on first sight. She also knows her only value to anyone is her ability to do her job well, and if the brothers sell the ranch, she fears losing her job. Her attraction to Chance grows, but he was her sister’s husband, which puts him off bounds. Nothing seems to work out for her.

The story grows in depth as Chance becomes reacquainted with all his brothers and the women they love. His grandfather had always made him feel like the family’s black sheep, but he realizes the controlling old man didn’t make his brothers lives easy, either. Heartache abounds for both Chance and Katie, and both need to make choices that will cause change no matter what choice they make. It is a gripping and emotional tale well worth reading.

Different authors each wrote one of the five books in this series. Jon’s story is told in THE RANCHER’S TWINS by Carol Ross released August 7, Ethan’s is in THE RANCHER’S RESCUE by Cari Lynn Webb released September 14, Ben’s is in THE RANCHER’S REDEMPTION by Melinda Curtis coming October 1, and Tyler’s is in THE RANCHER’S FAKE FIANCÉE by Amy Vastine coming November 1. While I have not read these stories, their fascinating characters were very involved in this one, so I may just have to go back and do some more reading.