4.5 stars

Michelle Beattie is a new-to-me author and I’m happy I gave her a chance. This was a great story. From the Author’s Note at the beginning of the book, I gather this is her first foray into the contemporary romance genre. Looking at her Goodreads page it seems she’s done different sub-genres of historical romance in the past, from pirates to cowboys. I’ll definitely be looking into reading more of her work. I don’t know that I’ve ever really read a pirate story.

Although this story starts off putting Dallas in a good light, it would be very easy to write him off as an entitled jerk by the time his first meeting with Ashley is over. But, surprisingly, Dallas is a man who can and will admit when he’s wrong. That bodes well for him and any hope he has of a meaningful relationship in the future.

I’ll be honest and tell you that there are a few times that Ashley’s story makes me cry. I’m often an overly emotional person, though. Ashley is the personification of strong-willed. She had her child while she was still a child herself and has never had much help getting by. She has her moments, but in the long run she doesn’t let that get her down. She does what needs to be done in order to pay her bills and give her daughter a few extras (very few) along the way. She’s working her butt off to provide a better future for her daughter. The problem is, she’s been doing it on her own and her own way for so long that sometimes she doesn’t realize just how impenetrable her walls have become.

Ashley and Dallas have instant chemistry. I truly love finding a new-to-me author that can give me the warm-fuzzies right off the bat. Even through the animosity they feel toward each other in the beginning, there is no denying the attraction.

On top of this being a wonderful story about Dallas and Ashley learning to trust each other and let their walls down, it’s also a story of brothers. Dallas has four brothers who he doesn’t speak to but a couple times a year. But a medical emergency with their father has forced him to spend more time with them and for the group of them to finally start airing their grievances…something that is long overdue. While there is a resolution to the Dallas/Ashley story, Dallas and his brothers still have a long road to travel. I’m hoping to be able to enjoy the journey with them and learn more about each brother along the way.

Kudo’s to Michelle Beattie. This is an amazing read, it is all about trust and trusting in love. This is book one in the series and it is Ashley and Dallas’s story. A reluctant “having to volunteer project “ turned into a forever romance!

Loved this story of Ashley and Dallas, both with troubled pasts that find HEA. Ashley is a single parent barely making ends meet when she meets Dallas, owner of a construction company and oldest brother of four brothers. Dallas offers to help Ashley out in a job at the ranch doing book keeping, soon a friendship develops into so much more.

Ashley is a very strong female character and does not expect to be handed anything free, she works hard for what she has. Dallas had to grow up young with the death of his mother and take over the raising of his younger brothers. Now with his dad in the hospital, he has more responsibility with the ranch.

This book has a sweet but sexy romance along with plenty of family drama that will keep you turning the pages. This is Michelle Beattie's first contemporary romance (she has written pirate stories in the past), and I'm looking forward to reading many more.

It was just okay. Too much focus on all the side characters that seemed to be added just to fill the pages rather than add to the story.

** ARC received from Netgalley **

3 1/2 Star Review.....

Cowboy Up is a fascinating start to Michelle Beattie’s Tangled Up in Texas series, with some complex family drama and an astonishingly strong and independent woman hell-bent on making on her own. I thoroughly enjoyed the byplay between Ashley and Dallas and the family dynamics added and extra bit of spice. As an introduction to this brand-new series, Cowboy Up was well-written and supplied good character development and an interesting storyline. I look forward to reading the next instalment of the Tangled Up in Texas series.

A good start to the Tangled Up in Texas series, Cowboy Up, is a sweet romantic story. I liked the characters and the story and will look to read more.

A different type of family drama. So much more than the usual single mother tale. If you like strong female characters, you’ll love Ashley. The strength she shows to overcome all the difficult barriers placed in her way. She’s kicking down doors and taking no prisoners. Dallas has never met anyone like her before and finds himself questioning his whole life. This book is wonderfully cute, with moments of steam, but it all really works.

Lovely story about learning to love again and finding yourself , hope, and happiness. A story full of warmth, loveable characters and chemistry. Lovely light, entertaining read

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This is an excellent offering by Michelle Beatty. Two people with tough pasts meet at a home being built for her by Houses of Hope. His preconceived notions, tempered by his past, almost destroy what could be several times. She’s a diligent struggling working single mom raising her teenage daughter alone. Expect lots of misunderstandings that lead to a finality of trust.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4 stars. I've had quite a few DNF lately so I'm glad this was a book I could see to the end. In fact, I enjoyed this book and liked that the characters had baggage and had a chance to get to know each other as well as deal with family and life. Dallas had some sweet moments and some stupid moments as well. The family drama add a nice side story that I'm sure carries through the series. I did think that some of the conflict was very obvious and a reader could see coming for a mile, but it was enjoyable to see how they overcame said conflict. Overall, an good story. *I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

This book had a lot of good reviews and the book was not bad it just was not as good as I thought it would be, well at least not for me. We have two people with loads of problems. We have single mother Ashley trying to survive on multiple jobs for her and her daughter and she is barely making ends meet but she will do what she has to do. She ends up meeting hottie Dallas at work sight where he is tasked with helping to build her new home, and they have instant attraction but when Dallas finds out that this home is for her he turns cold and judgemental thinking that she is just one of those lazy people that like things handed to them. When he finds out that she is a hard worker he realizes he judged her incorrectly and they start to build a relationship but more incorrect issues arise when he again judges her wrong and then has to apologize. I do not need to follow anymore of the family.

Ashley Anderson is a single mom whose daughter, Brittany is now sixteen years old. Ashley struggles with finances and has multiple part-time jobs doing the books for several small companies. She is having a house built by the volunteer agency House of Hope. This requires her to volunteer many hours helping to build the house and she will still have a mortgage to pay. Dallas Granger grew up on the Diamond G Ranch and struggled there after the death of his mother who died from cancer. He had to help out a lot with his younger brothers when his father was so overwhelmed by grief that he wrapped himself up in the ranch work and neglected the boys. Dallas always wanted to build things so left the ranch when his brothers were old enough to care for themselves to start his own construction company. When one of his employees steals a nailgun from the local hardware store while on company time Dallas fires him and decides to return the stolen nailgun himself. On his way to the hardware store he is stopped by a police officer and even though he explains he is returning the stolen item he is charged as an accessory and must pay a fine and do community service. He is assigned to help build Ashley's house. Their first meeting doesn't go so well even though they are physically attracted to each other. Due to their personal issues they don't quite mesh personality-wise. Then they get to know each other better and do a lot of talking. Their relationship keeps getting better and better. Will they manage to overcome their issues and get together permanently?

Cowboy Up by Michelle Beattie is the first book in her new Tangled in Texas series. She does a great job of taking two people with lots of personal issues and getting them together. I loved the romantic touches Dallas did when they went on their first dates. Truly perfectly romantic! There are surprises and interesting interactions throughout the story. The relationship between Ashley and her daughter was pleasant to read about. Not all teenagers would be as thoughtful as Brittany. This was a very enjoyable read and I am sure true romantics will love it.

Great story about hope, love and happiness.
About finding yourself and getting back on track.
Believe in yourself and helping others along the way.

Dallas and Ashley were endearing characters.The realistic storyline was entertaining and engaging. I hope Dallas's brothers will get their own story. I would love to read them. The ending was a little abrupt, otherwise this was a great read.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. What a great book , I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend to everyone.

A sweet and easy read. I loved the characters, the story line and the easy writing style. This is the first time I’ve read anything from this author, and I am glad I gave this book a chance...I do love finding new authors to add to my easy read one click list!!

I really enjoyed getting lost in this book and especially love the dynamics of the different relationships in the book. These brothers are certainly going to set a few hearts on fire!! Dallas, well he was strong and determined, and forever putting his foot in his mouth, but then he owned his mistakes and I think that’s why I loved him so much. Ashley, well what can you say, a true warrior, she was everything I love to read in female leads. She was strong, independent, opinionated and diplomatic. She knew exactly when to ‘give and take’.

All in all this book was a lovely read and introduction to this author. Can’t wait to see what’s up next for the Granger brothers...I do hope there is a story for each of them!

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet, sexy romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this book as well as the characters. They were deep and really came to life and I especially loved what a strong independent female Ashley was. Often times in romance novels you get a woman who is very needy and reliant entirely on the man who comes into her life. This is not the case with Ashley who makes the decision about wanting and loving her man rather than needing him.

As the beginning of a series this was great, you got enough of a glimpse into the rest of the Granger brothers and their personalities that you already become invested in them and can’t wait to hear their story. The little mystery surrounding an acquaintance of their father’s also leaves you with a little cliffhanger you can’t wait to find out about. Definitely got me hooked and I’ll be anxiously awaiting more stories from the Granger brothers.

On another note, I’d never read this author before and I’m now very interested in her work

Witty, charming and just plain fun....I literally giggled while reading this book. Loved the characters and their story. Can’t wait to read more by this author who is newly new to me. Happy reading everyone!!!

I LOVED this book! Talk about single mom doing everything to make a better life. Yikes! I am so happy with the beginning, middle and end. I want more!!