Graham McBride, heart surgeon in Last Stand, Texas... Town's matchmaker set her eyes on Graham since he was very handsome, eligible bachelor. So she decides to introduce Bella, town's new hair salon owner to Graham. They were attracted to each other from the moment they met and decided to follow their matchmaker's advice and date. Sparks are flying between these two but both are not ready for something serious.
Bella is ready to take further steps but Graham is hesitant. Ever since his divorce, he never dated any one seriously and he never get too serious with anyone. Now he is afraid if he gets too involved it would end up just like his failed marriage.
Will he guard his heart and let Bella go even though he really loves her or will he risk his heart?
It was sweet romance set in small town. I can't wait to read about his sibling.
Thanks to Netgalley and Tule publishing for ARC in exchange for honest review.

Dr. Graham McBride knew how to heal hearts. He was a cardiothorasic surgeon, after all. He wasn't so good at protecting his own heart. His ex-wife had left his heart scarred when she cheated on him and left him feeling like he was at fault. Clara, the elderly matchmaker in town was determined to find someone for Dr. McBride.

Bella Benson was young and beautiful. She owned the local hair salon in Last Stand, Texas. Bella was the latest in the long line of "perfect women" that Clara had set before Graham. Bella had also been hurt before and wasn't ready for any kind of a serious relationship. All was good and fun until their hearts got involved.

I liked this story and I liked Bell and Graham's characters. There was obvious chemistry between them but the descriptive sex became tiresome. I get that they were attracted but I don't care to read the details of their intimacy.

I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.

A sweet romance from Eve Gaddy as she starts off her new series, Heart of Texas.

Follow Graham and Bella as they maneuver the many opposites of their lives, as they try to belong with each other. A doctor and a salon owner on the road of love to a future with each other.

A cute story!

Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy is book number one in the Heart of Texas series. This is Graham McBride and Bella Benson's story.

Can Graham and Bella find closure from their past and take a chance on true love? These two are complete opposites but they are really perfect for each other. It was fun watching them take a chance on true love.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Loved, loved this story of opposites attract. Bella, a local salon owner and Graham a surgeon at the local hospital strike up a friendship that leads to friends with benefits. Bella wants so much more, but Graham has been burned in his past marriage that he puts a stop to their relationship. Soon Graham realizes Bella is nothing like his ex, but can he win her back.

A great start to a new series in the Last Stand of Texas. Loved Bella and Graham, great likeable characters, great sexual chemistry! Loved how Graham, had to win over Bella's cat, Abby. Can't wait to read more from this fictional town of Last Stand, Texas.

A promising start to the Heart of Texas series by Eve Gaddy. Heart of the Texas Doctor is a good story with relatable, endearing characters and a wonderful engaging storyline.

Set in Last Stand Texas, Heart of the Texas Doctor is a sexy contemporary rural romance. There was a lot to like about this story. I loved Bella’s first comments to Graham on being introduced. The fact that they’d both been set up with countless dates by the town’s well meaning matchmaker and the way Bella handled the situation made me smile. Actually there was a lot about Bella to make me smile. Graham on the other hand had me running a bit hot and cold, though I felt for him as he struggled to come to grips with falling in love. The pace was snappy, the supporting cast was good and for the most part I was happy with this story. If I had any criticism it would be the sex scenes, of which there are many. I really don’t need the mechanics of the act repeated again and again, no matter how much the scene is meant to show the growing feelings the characters have for each other. That aside, this was a good book.

In this loveable novel of two unlikely people finding love, love is ready and willing to find them. Graham McBride is so not looking for a relationship lasting longer than a few dates. His divorce ten years prior took a toll on him that he is still paying. Bella is love shy after a cheating boyfriend ripped out her heart. When they are introduced by the local matchmaker biddy, it seems a perfect match for both of them: dates and fun without commitment. However, the heart knows what the mind refuses.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Graham is a dedicated heart surgeon. He married young and is divorced therefore thinks no relationship can last due to the hours he puts in at the hospital. His work comes first. Bella owns the local hair salon in town. She is a bit younger than Graham and she has a high school education. After the town matchmaker sets them up they end up liking each other. They agree to a non-serious just for now relationship. What happens if one or both of them cross the line an fall in love? Fun read! You can't help but love Graham's character.

I love starting a new series, the world I’m diving into is new, the characters fresh and the adventures are unknown. HEART OF THE TEXAS DOCTOR is the first story in the Heart of Texas series – and, frankly, I’ll read anything by Eve Gaddy (including grocery lists) for I love her style of storytelling, her characters are real and relatable and the events in her worlds could be taking place in the next small town over from mine.

Graham and Bella make quite an interesting couple. One relationship-weary doctor who truly believes that no woman can love him and still deal with his devotion to his patients. That’s been proven to him by his ex-wife’s actions, so, of course, every other woman on the planet must feel the same way. I love a clueless hero, they’re such fun to shake my head at and watch them discover the error of their ways… and does Graham ever make some errors with Bella.

Bella may be younger than Graham in years, yet in attitude, dedication to her craft, a willingness to step up and do what is necessary to make her dreams come true often make her seem at the least his age or even a bit older. She’s wise beyond her years, yet she still believes in the magic of love… someday, just not yet.

Graham and Bella may have been pushed together by the town matchmaker but the sizzle between them is very real. They believe they can have it all, the no strings relationship, the chemistry that sets them on fire and the friendship that each craves… just not that forever ever after stuff, that’s too much to believe in or deal with. Right up to the moment when they began to fall and did they ever fall spectacularly. Remember that “I love a clueless hero” that I mentioned? Graham. Yep, he will fight this feeling, make huge mistakes and come crawling back in a most romantic and smile-inducing way. I enjoy seeing that “aha” moment for characters, the one where they finally get it and realize just how badly they messed up. Watching Bella and Graham work their way through to their happy ending was pure joy and an experience that I’d highly recommend.

HEART OF THE TEXAS DOCTOR introduces some amazing secondary characters, some will have their stories told one day I’m sure, others will be dropping in again always as the background characters that make a fictional town come alive. It’s the small touches that will have me believing in location, characters, and situations. This story has all of that and more, I loved my time in this world and will definitely be back for more.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

This is a definite "Have to Read". It is a red hot romance with a little bit of lust and a lot of love. It is about learning to trust in love after being badly hurt.

I really enjoyed this book. Graham was the local doctor and he had dated most of the women in town. The local match maker introduced him to Bella and he was instantly attracted to her.. He asked her out and they started dating. He starts to have feelings for her and freaks out. The making up part is worth the whole book. It was sooo sweet. I loved this book.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have read other books by Eve Gaddy and always enjoy her stories. This book is another in the Last Stand Texas series of books that take place at the time of the birthday party for Minna where the tragedy of the accident occurs. Each book is the story of a different family and their part in town. In this book we meet the McBride family. Graham is a doctor, a surgeon in town. He was married previously while in his residency and she got tired of his long hours and cheated on him. They divorced and he has been bitter and suspicious ever since. He is introduced to a younger woman, Bella, at the birthday party who owns the beauty parlor. During the party the accident where the truck hits the tour bus, Graham attends to the hurt people and Bella chips in to help too. There is a lot of chemistry between them. They start to date then begin a friend’s with benefits type relationship as neither wants a serious relationship. Both begin to develop strong feelings about each other. But because of their fear of relationships both remain silent. There is a lot of steamy romance, a wonderful plot, interesting characters and the attraction of being part of a new series of books. I give it 5 stars.

Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy is book one in Heart of Texas series. Series that has the feel good vibes of Marietta, Montana books but these take place in Texas. The dialogue is smart, the characters engaging and the story-line interesting. While I would not have thought of a cardiothoracic surgeon and a hair salon owner together, they were perfect for each other. So that just shows you how little I know.

This book is character focus especially with Graham and Bella. Both are hardworking and great at what they do, so it would seem a match made in heaven. Problems arise and the reader learns more about these characters from how they act and react. The supporting characters of Last Stand including Graham’s brothers and the “Matchmaker” make an excellent first introduction to the series., Bella has a cat with attitude which is one more plus for this first book. Looking forward to seeing who Clara Perkins sets her sites on next.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy
(Heart of Texas Book 1)
Opposites attract...
Graham McBride is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the eldest of the McBride siblings. Dedicated, hardworking, traditional, and oh, yeah, hot. But Graham married young and divorced, and is now convinced no woman will tolerate his dedication to his career. When he meets Bella Benson at a party he’s immediately attracted to her, probably because she’s totally different from any woman he’s ever dated.
...but can they stay together?
Bella owns one of the local hair salons. She’s young, hardworking, successful and unconventional. And to Graham there’s no denying that, from the tips of her rainbow-colored hair to the soles of her fancy turquoise cowboy boots, Bella Benson is smokin'.
Bella is no more interested in getting serious than Graham. After all, other than a sizzling physical attraction, they don’t have a lot in common. But oh, that sizzle! Irresistible right? So they jump into the fire, both confident they can keep their emotions in check. Love and passion rarely stick with a plan, and while Graham has expertise in repairing hearts, he is disastrously clueless figuring out his own. Can he prove to Bella that he’s worth the risk?
This is Graham McBride and Bella Benson's story.
“Graham,” he heard Clara call out.
Resigned, Graham turned around to greet Clara and her latest protégé. He could always pretend to get a call from the hospital. After all, no one needed to know that he wasn’t actually on call today.
And then he saw her. Momentarily dumbstruck, Graham stared at the vision standing in front of him. Her blonde hair was long,
falling well past her shoulders, with part of it pulled back in a braid with gold beads threaded through it. And it was streaked with rainbow colors. Rainbows. Pastel colors of turquoise, pink, purple, pale green, blue, and of course, blonde. It should have been hideous, or at the least, strange, but it wasn’t. Oddly enough, it suited her. But then, she was a good ten years or more younger than him and very pretty, to boot.
Then he realized Clara had the identical hairstyle and dye job, except her hair was pale silver and not as long. And streaked with rainbow colors. Wow.
Bella nodded in Clara’s direction. “She’s already at it. See her talking to Mrs. Herdmann?”
“Mrs. H is the guest of honor. That doesn’t mean they’re talking about—” He broke off as both ladies turned to stare right at them with wide smiles. Clara even winked.
Bella laughed. “Don’t worry. They’ll forget all about us once they realize we aren’t going out together.”
“Bella Benson? Oh, the one who owns Bella’s Salon on Main Street?”
“Are you asking because you want to go out with me? Or are you asking because it’s easier to go along with Clara than to fight her?”
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy is a 5 star book.
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I enjoyed the interactions between these two people. Graham is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose family owns a ranch. So he has the background of a cowboy but is also a very talented surgeon. His family is delightful and I enjoyed their interactions. He resists any serious relationship with a woman because of the ugly experience from his marriage and divorce. But he can’t help being attracted to Bella who owns a hair salon. She seems a free spirit with her rainbow-colored hair which she seems to change to match her clothes in a very appealing and sexy way. But she is also a smart businesswoman who owns her own business. They don’t seem to have much in common besides sexual attraction until they start to get to know each other. I enjoyed following along their path to a HEA.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Graham was so heartbroken when he walked into his own home and found his wife in bed with her boss, he left her and got a divorce pronto. And though years has passed he is letting the fear that Bella would cheat on him also ruin his happiness and their relationship.
Bella has been hurt real bad by two former boyfriends and really wants her relationship with Graham to last, but can they ever find their HEA??
I have loved other books by Eve Gaddy and this one is also an awesome read.

Heart of the Texas Doctor was a fun, sweet and steamy romance. Graham is afraid of having a serious relationship due to his failed marriage. Bella is a strong, independent woman who knows what she wants and doesn't need to have a man around at all times. Graham and Bella are wonderful together and once Graham gets over his insecurities he will have to try and win Bella back. I really enjoyed this story and all the characters.

Heart of the Texas Doctor is the first in Eve Gaddy’s brand new Heart of Texas series and promises to be a winner like so many of her past novels. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with believable and engaging characters, good dialogue and strong storyline too; oh, and let’s not forget the cat! If this is story set the standard for what we can expect from Ms Gaddy’s new series, I’m certainly looking forward to what comes next.

Graham and Bella’s love story in Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy, book one in Heart of Texas series, was a wonderful, sexy, emotional and enjoyable tale. Graham, the eldest of his siblings, is one hot doctor. He married young, while in medical school and divorced because his wife couldn’t take the time he spent in becoming a doctor instead of on her. He is convinced that no woman will tolerate his dedication to his career. Then he meets Bella. Bella is totally different from any woman he’s met or dated. Owning one the hair salons in Last Stand, Texas, Bella is young, beautiful, hardworking, and unconventional. These two have sizzling chemistry and are not interested in getting serious; confident they can keep their emotions in check. Except, that things do not always follow plan one sets forth. Afraid he is falling in love, Graham breaks up with Bella, making him, and her, miserable. He might be an expert in repairing hearts but is clueless in dealing with his.

There were so many parts of this story that I found endearing and enjoyable. The time and energy Graham spent to get Bella’s cat, Abby, to trust him and let him get near her. The way Bella cared about the residents of her town. I also loved how strong Bella was in resisting giving Graham another chance. That is who she truly was. I thought Graham’s “big gesture” to prove he was trustable and that he truly love her was so sweet; especially the presents for Abby, the cat.

Ms. Gaddy wrote a wonderful and sexy story that is definitely not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Graham and Bella a chance to discover they were meant for to be together and share the future. I highly recommend Heart of the Texas Doctor to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.