This is the third story in this series. It is about the youngest brother Brady and his friend’s sister Amanda. Brady agreed to come home for a year to help work the ranch after his dad died. Gray and Ty are his brothers. Gray and Brady butt heads the most because they have different options on how to.run the ranch. Brady finally notices Amanda with she started a job at the local bar called “The Coyote” Amanda is doing a small rebellion against her family because they keep treating her like she is a child instead of a woman of 22. So she moved out to an apartment above The Coyote and got a job there. Brady was asked by his friend to look out for her while she is at he bar. Things starting to heat up between the two of them. What happens next??? You need to read the book. I thought it was a cute story, and was glad I read it.

Amanda is a wild country flame burning out of control, she needed the right attention and the only way she was going to get it, is to take her stance. Brady the unsuspecting cowboy got himself scorched by this wild flame and the poor guy lost all control of himself since then. An explosive tantalizing and sexy read.

I really enjoyed this super quick read that was rebellion romance at its core. Love a good girl breaking the rules then finding what she thought she was missing wasn't really it.

Amanda is tired of the whole town thinking of her as a child. Her four overbearing older brothers have made it impossible for her to date anyone even though she's 22. She decides to move out of the family home on the ranch. Working at the local dive bar and living in the apartment over it sends her brothers into a tailspin and her brother Riley's best friend, Brady, reluctantly agrees to keep an eye on her. He doesn't know when Amanda went from being his best friend's little sister to a hot bartender in a tight tank top but he doesn't like it. Amanda has always had a crush on Brady so she's determined to get his attention as a woman. I really enjoyed the latest book in the Cold River Ranch series!

Amanda Kittredge has always been seen as the little Kittredge girl.
But when her brothers best friend and her longtime crush, Brady Everett doesn't even seem to realize she's graduated from high school, Amanda makes the decision to show him and all of Cold River that she's an adult capable of making her own decisions. Preferably reckless ones so that she can look back on a life well-lived and full of lessons learned.
No one is more surprised than Amanda when one of those lessons include sleeping with Brady Everett - all in the name of learning about men.
The last thing Brady expected when his best friend asked him to keep an eye on Amanda was that he would find himself involved with her. But she is a temptation he cannot deny.
As Amanda and Brady spend more time together, they forge a connection that becomes difficult to break.
I loved this book and read it in one setting. Amanda and Brady have amazing chemistry and it was great to see Brady go from oblivious to in love.
If you're looking for a romance I strongly recommend this book.

What a nice find. This was the first book I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention. It was so well written and the characters were fantastic.

I fell in love with this series while reading the first book in this series. Each book has been just as amazing as the first one. I love the characters, I love the brothers, I love the story line, I just love everything about this series. This third book is about Amanda and Brady. For me I think that both these characters are under estimated by their siblings. This is one of the reasons that the chemistry between these two was off the charts hot. From the moment I picked up this book I was drawn in to the story line. I thought that Amanda had so much spunk and courage and that she had meant her match in Brady. I thought that Brady honestly just wanted to feel like he was being respected and heard when he talked. I am so sad that this book is over but I am really hoping that perhaps Amanda's brothers might get their own book or better yet that Gray's daughter Becca gets her own book. Honestly pick up this book or better yet pick up all three because you will not be disappointed at all. They are all amazing reads from start to finish. Thanks NetGalley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

Title: The Last Real Cowboy
Author: Caitlin Crews
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"The Last Real Cowboy" by Caitlin Crews

My Rationalization:

What an enjoyable romantic cowboy read featuring Amanda Kittredge and Brady Everett with the setting in a small town in Colorado. The author gives the reader a beautiful read of one 'breaking out of the chains of family expectations and making their own story.' You will read a story that is not only moving, but charming, emotional story with humor, compassion, twists, turns, overprotective brothers, abusive parent, and let's not leave out the romance and finally, in the end, this couple gets there HEA.

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

I loved Brady and Amanda💚💙
Third book in the Cold River Ranch series, a stand alone with an HEA that is just so Cowboy!
It also finally connects the Kittredges and the Everetts after hundreds of years of the families settling in the Cold River basin in Colorado.
The scenes were beautiful, the storyline was fast and well done. The dialogues between Brady and Amanda were epic, going from zero to sixty in any which direction. Amanda was a firecracker, though a bit naive, she stood her ground. Brady, bless his heart, was trying to win a losing battle when the hearts are involved, he just didn't know it. The sexy bits were so sweet, yet so hot, making you sigh. The humor was well placed, popping up anytime.
I felt every last emotion; happiness, frustration, anger, heat, sadness, but best of all, the love and respect that came out between these two, the brothers, the families, the town--all goodness. Excellent read!
"Amanda" by Waylon Jennings "Amanda, light of my life. Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife" played in my head while reading this, because Brady really was the gentleman.
Received an ARC thru Netgalley and am leaving my honest opinions voluntarily.

The Last Real Cowboy is the third book in Caitlyn Crews Cold River Ranch series, and unfortunately, I missed book two, so I have some catching up to do to fill in the gaps. But, while I thoroughly enjoyed book one, this story had moments that just didn’t sit well, as I found Brady’s treatment of Amanda was often course and unnecessary. That said, at 22 I had three children, so she was old enough to make informed decisions and chose not to be Brady’s dirty little secret. I know from the first book that the Everett brothers have not had an easy life, and this has undoubtedly impacted of their outlook and personas; however, for me this story lacked true romance and the chemistry required for a genuine relationship. Hopefully the next book will pick up the pieces missing in this one.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Cold River Ranch
Standalone
HEA

The 10 year age difference, 22 and 32, just didn't work for me.
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.

This is my first book in this series i enjoyed the characters and storyline. Will have to check out the others in this series.

The third installment in this series seems to concentrate on the age gap between the main characters, but ten years difference is just another number. It's the overbearing brothers who complicate matters, when they refuse to admit that their baby sister is all grown up.

Brady's upbringing and his older brothers attitude towards him have left him with all kinds of insecurities. He is successful in his own way, but finding the place where he really belongs is the biggest hurdle. The ghosts of the past haunt him and give him the feeling that he isn't worthy.

Amanda, now twenty two is fed up being treated like a child. She makes the big decision of finding her own independence without being stifled by her brothers. She intends to go all out, and who better than having Brady as her teacher? Except that he is her brother's best friend.

Amanda has dreamt to be noticed by Brady as a woman rather than her brother's little sister. When he finally does notice her, he is apprehensive about losing her brothers' friendship. Temptation gets the better of him, only there are feelings too. Given the circumstances, it's a sticky affair. Brady's fears are his worst enemies though.

Brady plays the older guy's card to deter Amanda. Who is he kidding? The development of their romance which started off as life lessons turns out to be complex, but gratifying. Winning the respect of their families makes everything worthwhile. They fit well together, and bring out the best in each other.

I was kindly issued with an eARC from Netgalley and the views expressed are my personal opinion.

Cute story. Amanda seemed almost too grown up for a 22 year old, but I liked her spunk. She and Brady together were terrific.

Nice distracting little read for a commute or sitting around somewhere. I thought they could have gotten their acts together a little bit earlier in the book, but it was worth waiting for.

I stopped at 25%, I just didn't get pulled into the story. I also didn't like him referring to her as a girl, there were only 10 years between them and she was 22!

3.5 Stars

Amanda Kittredge is tired of her four bossy brothers telling her what to do. She decides to rebel in several ways including moving out of the ranch, working at a seedy bar, and approaching the man she has had a lifelong crush on to teach her the ways of men, especially the physical kind. Unsurprisingly, her brothers are not fans of Amanda’s rebellion and do what they can to reign her in, but she is not having it.

Brady grew up on the ranch next to Amanda’s, so their families go way back including the fact that his best friend is her brother, Riley. He knows exactly what Riley will do if he finds out about the kind of illicit relationship that she proposes. In a small town like Cold River, everyone knows the business of the other residents or they make the effort to try and find out any secrets. Brady has his own issues being the youngest of three who are working to keep their ranch going while learning to live with his two older brothers and settle their differences. They are all wounded by the machinations and awful behavior of their late horrible father.

The ten year age gap between Amanda and Brady does not help his conscience or her ability to get folks to listen to what she wants and needs. Much is made of the fact that Brady was around for a diaper change when she was a baby which kind of squicks me out since it is brought up several times. Brady and his brothers give stubborn a whole new level in their dealings with each other;, also in Brady and Amanda’s situation as well. Amanda spends a lot of her time trying not to blow her stack at all the barriers the men in her life put up.

This is third book in the Cold River Ranch series. I enjoyed the first two books quite a bit and though this one is well written and some important issues are resolved, I am not as much an admirer of Brady though I enjoyed Amanda’s side of the story. Fans of the series will enjoy the progress of the story and seeing characters from the previous books.

Pleasantly surprised with this book! I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. The only thing that would have made me happier in reading this book would be an epilogue. I definitely would read more stories from this author. In addition, I’d recommend this book to fellow readers.

*I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

“A little education between friends”
I really enjoyed this series and The Last Real Cowboy is probably my favorite. The series centers around three brothers who had a terrible childhood. Their father pitted them against one another growing up and they are now having to learn how to work together and be a family. They each struggle to rein in their temper with each other, each refusing to behave like their father.
The Last Real Cowboy is the youngest brother’s story. He is the brother who escaped the ranch for city life which he has been mocked for. Brady falls for his best friends’ little sister who has crushed on him forever. They are both the youngest of their family, not taken seriously, and are pretty much ignored. The story shows their growth by standing up for themselves. Even though Amanda is young, I enjoyed her character. She’s frustrated with being known as the little Kittredge girl, a child, no matter how old she was. One of my favorite things about her was how she pushed Brady’s and her brother’s buttons. I also enjoyed Brady’s character. He struggles with betraying his best friend. He finally gets his brothers to recognize him and his opinions. The Last Real Cowboy really brought to a conclusion the brothers facing their demons and finding happiness. They also move on from their father’s ghost and have become a functioning family that is growing with the next generation. This is a book about love, friendship and family, and how much our pasts influence our futures. Great book with wonderfully developed characters and plot, drama, heat, and humor. A good strong western romance read.
Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (November 25, 2019)

Plain and simple, I loved this book! It is the third in the Cold River Ranch series. I really like the characters, Amanda and Brady, separately but together they are off the charts amazing. This is perfect as a standalone or while enjoying all three books. I hope Caitlin Crews continues this series with the Kittredge boys, Amanda's stubborn older brothers.