You’ll fall in love with Mark and Katelyn from the very first pages. Katelyn is done with her “beige” life. When Mark, who is perceived as cold and serious, literally almost knocks her on her butt, she’s sure her life will never be the same.
But Mark has dark secrets he’s not sure he’ll ever be able to share. He might just take a chance with Katelyn.
I loved this story from the beginning. It gave me the feels I crave from a book! 5 stars!

Sometimes you need to persist to get what you want! Book 2 in the Bennett Boys Ranch, Buck Wild brings us Mark (the eldest Bennett) and Katelyn a Wedding Planner. I liked this story, the characters and look forward to reading more

Oh Mark! LOVED him! How lucky Katelyn is to get all his smiles. Sweet withdrawn brooding heroes are my favorite, and this author is all about them (with a little bit of kink ;) ) I really enjoyed getting to know these two. I think Katelyn is perfect for him, her light to balance his dark, to draw the good inside him to the surface. Great overall country laid back vibe, and I really love the boy's Mom. She reminds me of my mother in law, in a good way lol, it helped me picture her anyway. Can't wait to see who she has in store for middle brother Luke!

Riding Hard is the second book in the Bennett Boys Ranch series and features Mark Bennett, the dirty-talking eldest brother of the Bennett boys and Katelyn Johnson, the feisty wedding planner who knows what she wants, and that's Mark. With a great storyline, wonderful characters, undeniable attraction, sexual tension, secrets, witty banter, steamy chemistry, HOT scenes, passion, love, and a HEA, Riding Hard is a definite must read.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

I loved Mark and Katelyn's story. Mark was the gentle giant you just can't help but fall for. He is quiet and keeps to himself. He thinks his dark side is to much for Katelyn and he tries to hide it from her. Try as he might he can't stay away though. The attraction these two have for one another is so strong. Katelyn is independent and knows what she wants. She is tired of her vanilla life and knows she wants more than a beige love life. She somehow knows Mark is the one to give her the life she seeks and is strong enough to to for it. I love Mark's loyalty to his family. At times he seems to carry the weight of it on his shoulders feeling that the responsibility for his families ranch lies solely with him. I like how he soon learns that working as a team with his brothers is what is best for all. The chemistry between these two is so hot. I loved the HEA and can't wait to read Luke's story!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book through the publisher via NetGalley. I’ve been waiting for Mark’s book and he was so worth the wait. Mark is the eldest and he’s in charge of the ranch, it’s his life. He’s over the relationships, hearts and flowers crap, no time for it, doesn’t want it. Mark may just change his mind after he sees Katelyn, she’s new in town and just happens to be the new event planner where James and Sophie are getting married. When these two meet there’s a definite spark between them, but everyone has a past and sometimes the past is better left in the past. Katelyn feels the pull towards Mark and isn’t going to sit by and let this hunk of a man slip through her fingers, she’s spunky, sassy and persistent, just what Mark needs. Such a great book and I can’t wait for the next one, highly recommend this book.

Yeeehaw - Saddle up Bennetts Boys are back, This Mark and Katelyn story. Mark is the oldest brother of James and Luke and responsible for running the whole ranch, Katelyn is new in town plus she the event planner for Sophie and James wedding. They had an instant connection from the moment Mark knocked her over with her office door dont panic he caught her before she fell. Mark is broody, quiet one but he hides something that holds him back from going forward with a relationships after been hurt by previous girlfriend, Katelyn was living a black white life she just wants colour in her life. cant say any more with tell to much of there story, Its a must read, I received this book through Netgalley for an honest review. Cant wait for Luke story, Another awesome story Lauren

4*
Katelyn has just moved into the area leaving her safe boring beige life and has landed her dream job.
Mark is busy running the ranch he’s no time for anything else, so why does the events manager stir him?
Will she uncover the real Mark?
These books are standalone and have true endings but the characters are great I’m so pleased they are getting their own books.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Another great book in the series.

Riding Hard was a fantastic read. That pulled me in from the very start. Thanks to a story that was enthralling, entertaining and extremely engaging. Not to mention heartfelt, full of emotion, sweetness and heat. Plus, really great characters, including the main two Mark and Katelyn. And I loved how their romance developed and particularly how the hard and stood Mark blossomed as his relationship with Katelyn grew and deepened. Which is why I was so happy to see these two get the happy ending they deserve.

Would happily recommend.

I am loving these cowboy brothers and the ladies they fall for! Mark is the oldest, with the weight of the whole family on his shoulders. And he holds himself back from fully embracing all he has to give someone. Luckily, Katelyn isn't easily deterred. She sees him. These two are fireworks together, fierce and possessive and sweet. I really like the country, small town feel and the whole Bennett family. These can be read as a stand alone. I know there' is still a brother who needs his story told, but he has big shoes to fill, because I'm in love with Riding Hard.

Loved it! Mark Bennett has growling, grunts and dirty talk perfected. Along with being a stick in the mud just because he can. The man is wrapped oh so tight. Enter Katelynn who is present and totally accountable as the event planner for upcoming highly visible wedding and meets Mark. Well...this story takes off at a rip roaring pace and doesn't land until the very last page and guaranteed to make you lose all track of time because you just have to read that one more page. Mark and Katelynn were scorching together and likable characters. Well written and a great plot, Lauren yet another winner with this gem!

arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review

This was a brilliant story!

It was a really enjoyable read and I thought it had good detail.

It has a really good mix of characters and a really enjoyable storyline.

The story flowed very well and I had started and finished the book in just a few hours

Five stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!!

Steamy cowboy romance

Riding Hard is the 2nd book in Lauren Landish’s Bennett Boys Ranch series, but can easily be read as a stand alone.
Mark’s past baggage makes him feel unworthy of Katelyn which after awhile got to me. Because of this it’s a rocky road to their HEA. While both books are worth reading I enjoyed book 1, Buck Wild better but still look forward to reading Luke’s story.
I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

Mark and Katelyn have such chemistry from the moment they meet. I was pulled into the story and didn’t want to put it down. Katelyn is tired of living in a beige world and she’s the only one who sees Mark as a rainbow of colors. How heartbreaking to feel alone in the world and believe that no one understands you. It was nice to see them both grow as individuals and as a couple.

Unfortunately, I missed the first book in the series, but it’s not necessary to have read it in order to enjoy this one. Can’t wait for Lucas’ story.

Wowza! This book was phenomenal! One of the best I've read to date and certainly the best I've read so far this year. Words cannot even begin to describe how much I enjoyed this story. The chemistry between Mark and Katelyn was off the charts! This story was an intensely wild ride from start to finish. It's not often that I suffer from a book hangover but wow this one still has me reeling. I suspect there is a re-read in my not so distant future.

I loved Riding Hard, which is no surprise because I loved the first book in the series too. But Mark was so much more than I thought he would be. There was a depth to him, an internal struggle that not many authors can bring to life so realistically. Lauren Landish did that. I loved his quiet demeanor, it’s always the quiet ones who feel so much.

Katelyn was perfect for Mark in every way, even if he didn’t want to accept that at first. Not only their journey together, but Katelyn’s journey into a colorful world, and Mark’s journey to self acceptance, was beautiful.

This book is not the usual cowboy romance novel. Mark is a rancher with a different set of desires and Katelyn is an events planner looking for a rainbow. This is not a book for faint hearted or as the author refers to them as beige minded people. I can see where this could be offensive to some but personally I absolutely loved it. I havent read a book this fast in quite a awhile. I enjoyed the graphic scenes. I was able to appreciate how hard it can be to ask for what one wants.

Riding Hard by Lauren Landish a five-star read that will break you. This is the second novel in the Bennett Boys Ranch series and they just get better and better, this time it’s the turn of big brother Mark and he really is the big brother. The characters are great and well written you really do care about them, they become like friends, Katelyn is new to town and soon becomes one of the locals and someone you adore, and you need to bring more colour into her life. To show her how great life can be, it helps that she has a bog strong cowboy to help. It may be a story that we have come across before but done in a great way that will bring a freshness to the story and writing that will blow you away, the transformation of Mark is so well done that you will see him blossom and grow as you read. I know I can’t wait for Luke’s story; these cowboys give you all the feels.

Oh lord, this book. It was I-might-have-to-quit-reading-other-books-with-cowboys-because-it’s-that-phenomenal. My favourite book of the whole series and by Lauren Landish!! Some parts were laugh out loud funny. There is wit, irony, cleverness, romantic anticipation, tummy fluttering lust, longing and all the feels! This book is everything! Swoon-worthy, steamy and sexy, just couldn’t get enough and I have too, have too recommend to all book lovers out there as you don’t want to miss out on this book and series. You won’t regret it, I promise you that. Absolutely and totally recommend!! Wish I could give more stars as book deserves more.

While this is the second book in the Bennet Boys Ranch series it can be read as a complete standalone. I loved this book. Mark Bennet is swoon worthy! He is stoic, gruff, and all control with everything except for Katelyn. Katelyn breaks poor Mark’s self-control from the start and the chemistry is incendiary. Mark is fighting something we don’t completely understand, something more than just feeling the weight of responsibly for his family farm. Between his heart, daydreaming, and small breaks in resolve the man is fire. Katelyn, who has already proven herself to be a fighter and courageous also gets what she needs out of this relationship. There is nothing grey (blah) about their desires for life or love. That’s my favorite part of this book. Mark and Katelyn both learn and grow reaching that technicolor world we all dream of. Highly recommend this book for a hot Cowboy Ranch style romance.