Audrey Martinez is a one-of-a-kind large animal veterinarian. She is a very popular and well-known vet who is contracted by two large ranches as well as working for a horse rescue organization. She is called to a horse auction house to help out three horses who are sick and have possibly been poisoned. Ex-military man, Caleb Harper is brought into the case and the two work together to find out what is happening to the horses and why. I really enjoyed this book that included themes of family, romance, mystery and sizzling secrets. Great characters who are flawed but realistic made this story so believable and heart-warming. A great addition to contemporary romance.

My Favorite Cowboy by Donna Grant will be available February 26, 2019 from St. Martin's Paperbacks, and imprint of St. Martin's Press. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.

Audrey is an equine vet who has only 2 main clients – 2 very large horse operations. In her spare time, she takes care of horses in a horse rescue. Now, she has been called to a sale barn to help an old friend of her family.

There are 4 horses who are very near death and Audrey does not understand what their illness is nor how they became ill.

It becomes obvious that the horses did not contract an illness, they have been poisoned.

Caleb is a horse rancher who is a four star bachelor who runs an up and coming horse operation with his brother. Caleb loves family and a few friends, but holds himself distant from most people. He is loyal to those who are part of his circle and he loves horses.

He and his brother become part of the investigation into who is poisoning horses, who is trying to hurt Audrey's vet practice and why has the violence escalated?

This is the third book in a series, but it works well as a stand alone. I read the first book in the series and liked it very much. The characters from that first book appear here, but there is full explanation of relationships and past events.

Audrey and Caleb are strong characters. Each of them are living with histories which have made them avoid close relationships with anyone other than family. Both of them are serial daters. They are perfectly happy to have sex with someone but there will be no emotional connections.

My one teeny disappointment with the two of them would be the idea that both of them use people and have no evident sense of regret about that. In other parts of their lives they are honorable people.

I liked both of them very much. I admire their dedication to the animals in their lives. I also admire the fact that they believe that when family or close friends need them, there is no question they will go the distance to do what ever is necessary to help.

The secondary characters are well developed. Each of them emerge as people who add to the plot and the action. The family and friends of both Audrey and Caleb are supportive, caring and humorous.

The plot is well done. There is mystery here and slowly the reader becomes a part of the danger and fear which seems inevitable.

I did feel that at the end the solution was rushed. I would have felt better if the villains had been explained a little more fully earlier than the last few pages.

Ms Grant has written another terrific story. She knows her characters well and their thoughts and actions are just what would be expected of them. The descriptions of the horse business is made interesting and is a foundation of the lives of all the characters involved.

I enjoyed this book.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

Caleb has been deeply affected by his mother leaving them when he was just a kid. He's spent his years opening up a new ranch with his older brother, training horses and having meaningless one night stands.

Audrey has been just as affected by her mother's passing and her father's disappearance. She's one of the best equine vets and her little sister works with her. She is just as bad as Caleb when it comes to meaningless one night stands.

These two get brought together when some horses at an auction house suddenly turn ill. It's apparent that someone has poisoned the animals and they are racing to find out what the poison is, who is doing it and who is the target behind these actions.

Great suspense, returning side characters and a pretty hot attraction between the main characters. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was their fear of commitment getting in the way. I did like how they ultimately got back together. I would love to see a book on the sister. She's a spitfire!

My Favorite Cowboy is a very good romance. I enjoyed the plot, setting and the author’s writing. Romance readers will enjoy this book. I received an arc from Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

I definitely enjoyed the third installment of this series. It is was light, page turner that held my attention until the very end. Audrey was a strong and capable heroine which I always appreciate. While her romance with Caleb was a little too insta-lovey for my preference, I liked them together. I wish the ending had been stronger, the mystery is solved a little too easily and the parts with their parents were too schmaltzy for me. Still this was a fun book and I am always happy to revisit the Harpers and Easts.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received an arc from Netgalley. I love the East and Harper families and enjoyed Caleb and Audrey’s story. Both of them have issues from their past however they learn to love each other and have a fierce attraction.

Trouble is following Audrey and she doesn’t know it. Audrey is a well known and sought after vet but trouble is near and threatening her practice. Caleb steps in to help find out who is behind the threats and once he meets Audrey his whole life changes.

You don’t want to miss this one and I sure hope Maddy’s story is next.

Pretty boring in my opinion, the clue were almost all there and there were too many people from other books and their already told stories, I will not read other books from this series.

Piuttosto noioso e come giallo niente di che, inoltre c'erano troppi personaggi da altri libri che avevano giá avuto le loro storie. Non credo leggeró altro da questa serie.

THANKS NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

Book three and wow do I love this series. We meet the Harper/East clan again when Caleb is home from his military service and now working with his brothers, finding his place fitting in. This book had a different twist than the first two, plenty of suspense along with the plot which is stellar.
Audrey Martinez is an Equine Vet and in high demand. She's come back to fill the space her father left when he disappeared after their mother died. She now has her younger sister living with her as well who is a bit out there, but she's a huge help to Audrey. Audrey is under contract with two of the larger horse farms but helps out with any animal that's at the shelter and also at the auction barn. She does that on the QT and when a horse becomes ill, the owner calls Audrey in. Audrey can't figure out what's wrong with the horse and does the usual testing, anything beyond that has to be sent out of town. Meanwhile she meets Caleb and there's a lot of push pull there. Hold on to your cowgirls britches for that. The suspense builds and we meet the Harper brother's again as well as their sister and her husband. Audrey is family now, along with her sister when things really heat up and both are threatened. I'm going to leave it at that so you can read all the twists and turns this great book takes.
I enjoyed the suspense in this one and loved Caleb and Audrey. Can't wait for the next book.

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A well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. The problems that start at the auction house only to be because of a better veterinarian who has great jobs offered her. It is about friends who come together and help solve the problem. Family and friends are everything with this story.

I wasn't feeling too much holiday reading so this worked. It had a mystery and suspense element that made it better. Both Caleb and Audrey were both not into committment and relationships. Both into their jobs and were all for casual until they met the other. Their was just something there as much as they tried to deny and avoid it. Plus since they both are involved into this horse poisoning happening with no one knowing why heats things up.

It may seem sudden but the attraction lead to more and while they had bumps along the way and their own misgivings. They got through it with the help of siblings and family. It was fun knowing the Harper East clan and they do take care of family. I liked the story engaging and you feel right on the horse ranches. Equine vets are interesting not the usual type. I like this series.

I will definitely be reading more of this author’s books. Well developed characters, alpha males, romance and intrigue. What more could anyone ask for? Don’t miss this one.

I really liked the suspense part of the book, but didn't connect with the characters on the romantic level. The book was definitely very fast paced and the characters fell in love pretty quickly, but that's how some romance novels are. I wanted to really like this book and read most of it pretty quickly, but Audrey and Caleb didn't have the spark that is usually there when I read a great romantic book. **ARC provided by NetGalley. All opinions are my own""

Donna Grant is still a new author to me, but having read a few of her contemporary novels I can now say that I won't hesitate to pick up more in the future. She has a knack for building her characters and making her readers feel connected to them. She also writes interesting story lines and downright gorgeous romances that will make any reader swoon! I look forward to reading more in the near future!

"My Favorite Cowboy" is a cowboy romantic suspense that primarily follows Caleb and Audrey. Audrey is an equine veterinarian called out by a friend to look at some horses which have suddenly and suspiciously gotten sick. While it could be something contagious, it has all the hallmarks of poison. He also calls Caleb to help look at his security system and keep the horses safe in the meantime.

While Audrey works against the clock for the sick horses, evidence begins to build that the horses were poisoned and that someone is targeting her specifically, knowing that she would be the one called out to care for them. As they work together, Caleb and Audrey are drawn to each other. Each has never had a serious relationship due to things in their past, but they know that they want something more together.

As the book solves the mystery of what happened to the horses (and later, related crimes), it also focuses on Caleb and Audrey addressing their personal histories to be able to move on and let a romantic partner get close. As a couple, I really liked them. The book is really propelled forward by the mystery of what is happening to the horses and who is targeting Audrey. This fast-paced book kept me quickly page turning to the end. Overall, it's a really enjoyable read with a great mystery/suspense and a nice touch of romance.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Caleb Harper is a former Green Beret turned horse rancher. Where women are concerned, he is the ‘love them and leave them’ type. Caleb’s intuition leads him to look into the strange malady affecting his friend’s horses. Despite the dire situation, he cannot help but be attracted to the pretty veterinarian tending them. When someone sabotages Audrey’s good name, Caleb comes to her rescue. Can Caleb find the ones responsible for poisoning the horses? Will he be able trust Audrey with his vulnerable heart?
Audrey Martinez is a well-known and sought-after equine veterinarian. As a favor, she treats a family friend’s sick horses. Audrey meets the sexy Harper brothers, who offer to investigate the horses’ mysterious illness. It soon becomes evident that someone is trying to besmirch her hard-earned reputation. Audrey has no other choice but to enlist Caleb’s help in ferreting out the culprit. Can Audrey give up her workaholic ways for Caleb? Or will their individual issues stand in the way of their budding relationship?
I fondly remember Caleb as the enthusiastic boy in book one, THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO. Strangely, it feels like I watched him grow from that generous boy into a fine, young man. I like how each Harper suffers from their abandonment issues differently. Caleb is aware of his handicap. I admire how he ignores his instincts of pushing Audrey away, despite his fear of engaging his heart. But what I adore the most about Caleb is his sense of loyalty. There is little he would not do to help or protect the people he sees as family and friends.
Audrey is the perfect fit for Caleb. The two have much in common despite their different backgrounds. Both have difficulties committing themselves to relationships due to abandonment issues. Audrey buries her handicap in her work. I adore Audrey’s dedication to her equine patients. She works tirelessly in giving them the care they need, even to the point of sacrificing sleep and food. Audrey wants a love like her parents. She refuses to accept second-best.
MY FAVORITE COWBOY is book three in Donna Grant’s cowboy-themed romantic suspense series, HEART OF TEXAS. I love that Abby, the heroine from THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO, plays a more active role in this story. I missed that from the second book. Also, I like how the Harpers finally find closure with their mother’s abandonment.
MY FAVORITE COWBOY is a suspenseful tale of two wounded souls overcoming their internal issues to love. I cannot wait for more in this series. I want Jace and Cooper to find their happily-ever-after.

I was very excited when I got a copy of this book through NetGalley, because I am a bit partial to Cowboys, so I was a bit disappointed when I didn't love it quite as much as I thought I would. The storyline was fine and I liked the characters, but the back and forth about the abandonment issues dragged a bit for me, though there were some steamy love scenes. I didn't loose myself completely in the book, something I look for in a good read, but overall enjoyable.

This one started a bit slow for me but when it grabbed me I was hooked. It usually takes me a bit into a new book in a different genre when I am used to the author's genre I read most but like when I can enjoy all of the author's writing. I love country settings and rough, working men in books and with Caleb's military background...whew! Caleb and Audrey's instant attraction and chemistry were wonderful to watch grow. This was simply a wonderful romantic story that I enjoyed from beginning to end.

I loved this - like so much. It was a great mixture of raw and sweet. Two people who were seriously damaged by the actions of their parents. I don't think either H or h really realized how damaged they were until they met each other. I also, have to admit, I love this family. As with all of Donna Grant's books, even her fantasy books, the characters come across as real and true to themselves.

I can't wait to read about the other guys and gals Donna Grant has introduced in this series. And expecially to find out more about the lives we are already so invested in.

LOVE

Audrey is an equine vet and one of the most sought after in her county. She works with mainly two ranches but helps a rescue when she has time. Her dad’s friend calls her because some of the horses are getting sick. Caleb is former Green Beret and owns a ranch with his brother. He has abandonment issues and never sticks with one woman.
When Audrey figures out the horses are being poisoned, she and her sister Maddy, try to find out what kind. Caleb and some ranchers stay and help protect the women and horses. But it’s not really the horses they are trying to hurt, it’s Audrey and they want to ruin her career. Both have commitment issues but maybe together they can find happiness together, if they both don’t screw up.
Loved this story it has sex, hunky cowboys, action, and mystery. This is the third in this series and Ms. Grant leaves you anticipating the next book. Can be read as a stand-alone.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *

I loved Audrey and Caleb together, they both fought it but love won out in the end. The story line was very well written and kept you hooked to find out what was going to happen next.