I loved this book and its couple, Mark and Katelyn. I felt these two were so perfect for each other. I must say that Mark checked all the boxes that made him extra appealing to me. Brooding, a calm exterior with a fiery core, serious, responsible and the gatekeeper of his family. Katelyn, I thought was his opposite in so many ways. Sassy, determined and owns what she wants, she is the light that will brighten his darkness. Their attraction is smoky, their chemistry sizzles and their scenes scorch the pages. When a feisty woman that knows exactly what she wants meets a stoic cowboy worried about letting go, you know sparks will fly, the temperature is going to rise and hearts are going to swoon!! A simply wonderful romance.

Who doesn’t love a broody alpha male who falls hard for the girl love Mark and Katelyn’s story. Love how they accept each other for who they are. Fantastic hot read.

Favorite quote: Mark ~ “...she’s all City Barbie, cute and soft, sweet and naive. She’s an heirloom rose in a crystal vase. And I’m just a country boy, too rough and warped, hard and unyielding...”

Love these Bennett men and Mark is a storm to recon with. Mark Bennett is the eldest of the three sons and after his father passes away he has had to take the lead role in running the ranch. He is the quiet brooding brother and carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. He hasn't any time for dating and especially not for love but when he runs in to Kaitlin Johnson, literally his heart skips a beat and he wonders if he can at least have a little of her if only for a short while.

Kaitlin Johnson has left her home, her long term boyfriend and her beige non-eventful life to start a new adventure. She doesn't expect that adventure to begin with being knocked backwards on her first day in her new job. Fortunately for her the giant brooding man caught her instead of her falling to the floor but at the time she didn't realize he he truly saved her at that moment.

I absolutely loved this book. It is tough at times to watch Mark struggle through his demons but I admired Kaitlin for standing her ground and going after what she wanted as well as to being smart enough to realize Mark needed her. This book is definitely NOT beige, it is full of hot smoldering bright fire and amazing heat between these two. It melted my heart.

I received an early copy to read and review and give my honest opinion. I loved it and highly recommend it.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Katelyn has just arrived in Great Falls and is excited about her new job with Mountain Spirit Hotel & Resort. She is the new events coordinator and she can't wait to start. Katelyn's first task is to plan the Bennett/Stone wedding. This is a big deal. James Bennett, top bull rider in the country, is marrying Sophie Stone. No pressure there.
Mark Bennett runs the Bennett Ranch and is older brother to James and Luke. Mark is a born rancher. It's in his blood. He's meticulous, intimidating and in total control of the ranch and of himself. After he meets Katelyn, he needs that control now more than ever. Mark's not supposed to be attracted to her. She's a city girl, not country. Mark needs a country girl that can handle him. When Mark holds Katelyn in his arms for the first time, he feels as if he's been branded. He's not used to this feeling. He's confused about his true feelings and fears rejection. Mark runs hot and cold. Katelyn makes him smile and laugh, but mostly, she makes him feel. Katelyn is everything a man could hope for. Mark is a rancher working long, hard hours with no time for a real relationship. Mark assumes Katelyn is going to want a man to be present in her life. To take her out and spend time with her. Start a family. All the things he can't give her while trying to take care of the ranch and his family. But most of all, Mark thinks she needs a better man.
WOW. I LOVED MARK & KATELYN'S STORY💕
LOTS OF QUICK, FLIRTY BANTER AND AN INTENSE, UNDENIABLE CONNECTION THAT LEAD TO TOTAL SURRENDER BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY !
THE BENNETT BOYS RANCH SERIES IS A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !

Another great book in this series! Beneath his icy exterior, Mark is smoldering and Katelyn is the only one with a chance to break through to him. These two! So perfectly matched.

Wow! Amazing second book in this series. This one is about the oldest brother Mark and Katelyns story and it will not disappoint! Mark has some demons that he must try to overcome and Katelyn has only ever had one relationship to compare things to so it’s a completely new task to try to tackle herself. If you love angsty and emotional reads then you will love this book!

Omg I love reading Mark & Katelyn’s story. These Bennett men are sexy AF, passionate, caring and absolutely love reading their stories. Mark’s story held my attention from page one and it was even more phenomenal when Katelyn & Mark are together. Truly an amazing read and I’m dying too read Luke’s story next.

Hot cha cha cha chaaa! I think I have a thing for the quiet guys and Mark, oldest of the Bennett boys, certainly isn't known for his stimulating conversations. He can say more with a raised eyebrow than someone could in a paragraph. Katelyn, the new girl in town, seems to pick up on Mark's communications. There's something deep going on behind Mark's eyes and he's not sure he should let anyone know what it is. Is Katelyn up to the challenge that is Mark Bennett?

This book was sooo good and what an appropriate title! :-) Reading the first book in this series, Buck Wild, is not required but I would always suggest starting at the beginning since characters cross books. James and Sophie are well worth the time to read about as well as Mark and Katelyn. This is a voluntary, honest review of an advance reader copy. I read a lot of books and Lauren Landish is one of a small group of authors that I get very excited about when a new book is coming out.

Riding Hard was so good. Mark is the oldest brother and runs the BB ranch with his 2 brothers. He is grumpy and does not smile, very serious and does not talk a lot. Katelyn is new to town and is the new events coordinator at Mountain Spirit Hotel and Resort. Mark goes to pay for his brothers reception and knocks her over. Sparks fly. He saves her at the bar and they end up being friends because he can't do more. Until he can not hold back. Lots of emotion, crazy sex and fun. Great book. This is the 2nd book in the Bennett Boys Series. Loved it and can not wait for Lukes book.

Loved reading the fabulous and fantastic second book in the Bennett Boys Ranch series. When Mark Bennett walks into Katelyn's office, the new events planner for the resort, Katelyn trips and falls into his arms. Mark, the eldest of the Bennet brothers, and known as a man of a few words words warms up to the cute and feisty woman in charge of his brother's wedding. Katelyn can't help falling for the man who melts her heart and body, but Mark knows he's not the one for Katelyn. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and riveting love story captivating the reader from the beginning of the story until the last page.
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.

Riding Hard is the second volume in the Bennett Boys Ranch series by Lauren Landish. The first volume, Bulk Wild, was published in September 2018. I don’t know yet if other volumes are planned but there’s still a brother to marry off.
I didn’t know the author at all before this book and I confess (without any shame lol) that what attracted me was the cover then the synopsis. I read the book in one go and I can say without any problem that I’ll read the last volume if there’s one and I’ll also read the first when I’ll be able to.

Riding Hard is a modern contemporary romance, meaning that the heroes meet, they have a strong attraction for the other, their relationship evolves with highs and lows and here comes the HEA. That’s for the classic side. The modern side touches the characters and the language style some readers could qualify of a bit crude. LOL There’s also a BDSM side that could repel some readers. The scenes are not numerous however and stay light so it was okay with me. Even if I’m not fan of BDSM, this story didn’t discourage me because it was logical regarding the hero’s personality and I congratulate the author for this.

Katelyn Johnson, our heroine, is an event planner. She had a boyfriend and another job but she wanted to change which caused a total break in her life. So it’s alone that she moved in another town. It’s as a planner for the wedding of James and Sophie, the first volume’s heroes, that she meets our hero, Mark. The attraction is immediate.
However Mark refuses to yield because of his sexual tastes but especially because of a bad experience in his past. He’s deeply attracted by our heroine but fears to hurt her, which is why he blows hot and cold. As for our heroine, we can say she’s determined and that’s what I liked about her.
What I loved in this book is the hero’s behavior when they become a couple: in order not to make the heroine run away, he holds back. I think there’s no better proof of love. Of course the heroine isn’t idiot and she knows he’s hiding something. However there’s a scene I didn’t appreciate in the end when she goes and meets him at his place. But I won’t say more here and let the readers discover it.

Riding Hard is a very torrid romance with lots of sensuality and well written hot scenes. The author’s style is flowing and dynamic and even if the story isn’t very original in spite of the light BDSM, we want to turn the pages to discover the rest.

The novel is written in the first person from the hero and the heroine’s points of view. Riding Hard can easily be read as a standalone. The reader guesses there’s been a precedent story but she’s free not to read it.

To conclude I recommend this book with a little warning.

Riding Hard by Lauren Landish is the second book from the Bennett Boys Ranch series. Loved it! Mark and Katelyn have the reader intrigued to read more. Katelyn is a wedding planner and it tired of her former bland life that she wants to move away from. Mark is perceived as serious and emotionless. In his case he is scared from past relationships for showing his true nature. These two let down their walls and it turns out to be a very hot relationship! Again I loved this story and look forward to more from this series. Excellent job Lauren Landish!!

I received from Netgalley for an honest review

I enjoyed this read the story was fantastic the characters were everything I love in a read I just couldn’t put it down I loved everything about it Lauren Landish I have read many of your reads and you never disappoint great read

Mark is the eldest and the most responsible of the Bennett brother's. He's not only in charge of the ranch but he also lives and breaths it. He doesn't have the time or the inclination to have a relationship, he's been there, done that, Then along comes Katelyn, the events planner at the resort where his brother is getting married.
I really enjoyed this book, it was well written with interesting characters and a engaging storyline. The chemistry between Mark and Katelyn was off the charts! The story was intense/entertaining and kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. Highly recommend!

This was an excellent read. Lauren Landish has another hit. I'm a huge fan of hers and she never fails to deliver an amazing read

First off...five measly stars do not do this book justice. Lauren pulled so many light tears from me and I loathe to cry when I read. But, no, I didn't cry, I just got misty eyed.

Mark Bennett, the broody older brother of James and Luke. Katelyn Johnson, new to town and a new job as the event coordinator at the resort where James and Sophie are getting married.

I don't think that I have ever read a book where the "H" is so withdrawn, moody and never smiles. What in the world has happened to this gorgeous hunk of a man to make him this way? Oh, you will get the whole sordid story right here folks.

I absolutely fell in love with Mark and Katelyn. The push and pull, the struggle, was so real. You will turn those virtual pages as fast as you can read because, trust me, you need to know what is going down. I love how strong of an "h" Katelyn was. She wasn't taking crap from anyone. Good luck Mark!

We have one brother left, Luke. Why do I have a feeling that Luke will find his nemesis on the road, as he travels a lot for work. But, let's hope that whomever steals Luke's heart, is not far from town. I would like to see all the brothers together with their HEA's.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this fantastic book.

OMG this was so hot hot hot!! Definitely swooning for oldest Bennett brother Mark!

Mark is the oldest Bennett brother who shoulders all the responsibility for running the Bennett ranch after his father dies, allowing his two younger brothers to pursue their own interests. After letting his inner desires get away from him once with a woman who then rejected him, he has remained closed off to the thought of relationships. That's until Katelyn comes to town to work as an events planner and they literally bump into each other when Mark goes to the hotel to pay for his brother's wedding.

Katelyn has lived what she calls a "beige" life for the past ten years but meeting Mark makes her life explode into a kaleidoscope of colour the problem is how can she get him to open up to her.

An awesome story of passion, romance and love, which shows how the right two people can bring the best out of each other. Dont miss this one it is definitely one of Lauren's best!

This book has it all! A stand alone book in the series, but does help if you have read Buck Wild first. I love that we still get to see Sophie and James from the first book, but we get a deeper look at Mark! Mark has so many deeper emotions that he keeps locked down, it hurts your heart for him! Katelyn helps him break those chains and build the man he should be! When someone hides who they are, others cannot get to the core of the amazing person they are. I loved this book and would definitely suggest it to others!

This is one wonderful Series about 3 brothers who each have their own journey with love and all it takes to find their own happiness. This is the 2nd story in The Bennett Boys Ranch. This one is about Mark and he is the oldest brother with the entire families responsibility on his shoulders along with running the ranch since the passing of their father. Mark was born to be in charge and is a natural but never allows himself time for dating as his past has scared him in thinking he could ever really find love again. Katelyn moves to Great Falls with her job as the event planner at the high end resort and is extremely happy to have a fresh start in a new place. James and Sophie are getting married and are from the 1st story. Mark and his Mama have agreed the Bennet family will be paying for the wedding and when Mark goes to make the payment he steam rolls Katelyn catching her in his arms! Mark is one tough well reserved man who seems to be unapproachable and put off and Katelyn is nothing but a breath of fresh air making Mark see her as one desirable woman he needs to keep at arms length due to his secret. Katelyn is one special woman and does not back down from her attraction to Mark and once these two start to tangle do thing heat up on the Ranch! I enjoyed how they thought being friends would be a good thing but these two are and always will be more than friends. Getting to the Love and finding common ground is one explosive journey and it opens their eyes to what they need, want and desire to be happy. Mark has been holding back on what he has to offer and Katelyn feels it and one night things come to a head and Mark runs thinking he did wrong instead of embracing what they discovered together. I love Katelyn for standing her ground and getting her man to fully give himself to her and all that makes them happy! Mama and Papa raised some sexy handsome cowboys who are gentlemen with Hearts of gold! Each woman finds a way to complement their man and getting there and reading their stories is a treat. I am so looking forward to Luke’s story and who gets to be his lucky lady. I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

Katelyn and Mark are a matched pair!

Katelyn Johnson got her dream job as the event coordinator at the Mountain Spirit Hotel and Resort to have a change after breaking up with her long term boyfriend because her life was bland, boring and everything was beige and she didn’t really miss him when he was gone. Katelyn meets cowboy Mark Bennett at a local bar, but Mark didn’t date much since he thought he had too rough with his former girlfriend and scared her. Katelyn got to know Mark better during the planning of his brother’s wedding that was going to at the hotel where she worked.

I really enjoyed Riding Hard because it made ranch work very realistic and showed all the hard work that it takes by everyone involved. I laughed so hard when Mark uses grunts instead of actual words during a conversation because I was raised on a ranch and I know several cousins that do the same thing. I’m definitely reading the rest of the series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.