This Cowboy of Mine by RC Ryan is a comfortable romance (Wranglers of Wyoming, Book 2) between Casey Merrick local veterinarian and heartthrob, and Kirby Regan, newly arrived from Washington DC to count wild horse herds and buy her uncle's ranch from her cousin who had inherited it but really didn't want it. They had grown up together but really had known each other until she stumbled over a root in the dark, on the run from an escaped convict; sprained her ankle; entered a cave looking for a place to spend the night; and was met with a man holding a rifle on her. He was in the cave nursing an injured mustang that was too injured to walk. After getting the misunderstanding out of the way with, they came to an easy truce until the next day when he took her to where her truck should have been parked. It was gone. They went to town to the doctor. It was not a sprain, it was a hairline fracture. Needing more supervision than she had, he offered to let her stay a few days at his family's ranch but when they went to her small apartment to get some things for her, they discovered it had been tossed. The sheriff agreed it was probably the convict. Confident they would catch him soon, Casey hauled Kirby home where his family quickly assimilated her. It was a fun romance to watch grow.

This is a very homey, comfortable book. Casey's family is large and loving. It is multi-generational which gives plenty of perspectives on any given situation. Casey and Kirby both love the solitude and beauty of the wilderness so that bonded them immediately. Such a cozy and easy relationship made this a real joy to read. The personalities added some spice. I love cowboy romances but sometimes authors forget there needs to be a story as well as sex. Ryan supplied that story, in spades! I don't remember when I have enjoyed a book more.

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I read the first book of the series and was happy when this one came out. I was glad to see the Merrick family back and I loved catch up with them. I really have high hopes that Liz will get her own story one day because just like in book one this book opens up to Liz a little more. I really liked Casey he knew what he wanted and he went after it with guns a blazing and nothing was going to stop him. He had a big heart for helping injured souls. Man Kirby was not what I expected she was a pistol as well. She is broken but comes back to Wyoming to find healing and hopes to find home again. There is some graphic details towards the end of this story, there is also sexual content in this book so may not be suitable for all. I really did enjoy reading this book over all and had a hard time putting it down wanting to find out what happened next. I really can't wait to see who grandma Meg is cooking up for Jonah....

Kirby is going back to her roots in Wyoming with wanting to buy her uncle ranch. All her family is gone and her uncle took her in as a child and raised and protected her. Hiking in the mountain for her job in a snowstorm puts her in contact with Casey Merrick who is sheltering in the same cave that Kirby finds. This was a comfort story even with the suspense elements. If you love a big ranching family stories you will enjoy this series.

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This is my favorite of this series so far. This family is so much fun. I just love them all- Ham is so much fun and cute. I really enjoyed the characters with this one and lead couple- Casey is the vet of the family and loves animals especially wild horse. Kirby moves back after working in DC for years- she goes out to count the horse but get hurts and finds Casey. This slow burn romance with closed door after we get the goods. This has some good mystery and suspense for a bit. .

We got love, family, slow burn, danger, mystery, and HEA!


4 stars
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This Cowboy of Mine is the second book in R.C. Ryan's Wranglers of Wyoming series, a contemporary western romance. I didn't read the first book and hoped I wouldn't be lost here; I'm glad to say it stood alone perfectly well. This was a fun, breezy, quick read. It's perfect for the hectic holiday season. Sit down and read for the day, get swept away and recharge your batteries.

Kirby Regan was burned out working in the chaos of Washington, D.C. She decides to get back to her roots and return home to Wyoming to purchase the ranch that belonged to her deceased beloved uncle. While out for her new job documenting the number of wild mustangs, she learns there's an escaped convict in the area. A snowstorm is approaching, so she seeks shelter in a cave. Oh, but it's already occupied...by handsome rancher and veterinarian Casey Merrick. Casey was in the wild for some alone time, and had come across a dying filly. He was able to get the horse into the cave to treat it before the storm hit. He didn't mind giving up his solitude if it meant spending time with this alluring woman. Back home in the bosom of Casey's family, the two become closer. But whatever happened to the escaped convict?

As stated earlier, this was a fun, quick read. Kirby was a lovely young woman who returns to Wyoming to buy the ranch where she spent her happiest times; she wanted a home. When she meets handsome cowboy Casey, she begins to find that feeling of home and family that she so greatly desires. They were a wonderful couple, though at times I sometimes felt that she cared for Casey's family more than him. I had to laugh - charming Casey winked a lot, and I couldn't help but picture him with an eye tic. The Merrick family was a big, boisterous and loving lot; I could see how Kirby fell in love with them. I loved Casey's interactions with his family, especially his brothers and great-grandfather Ham. There was also some excitement in the latter part of the book which kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to go back and visit the lovable Merrick clan!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

You'll fall in love with the whole Merrick family!

I thoroughly enjoyed this return visit with the Merrick family in Wyoming. Casey is a veterinarian as well as being fully involved in his family's ranch, while Kirby is returning to her family's roots after a stint in DC. Their first meeting was breathtaking and intense, though I appreciated that the pacing of this story didn't keep us at that intensity all the way through.

There's an escaped killer who wreaks havoc on Kirby's life, but that only gives her the opportunity to spend more time with the Merricks, whose Gram Meg is almost as famous for her hospitality as she is for her refusal to take No for an answer. It is in these day-to-day life on the ranch scenes that the heart of this story shines through, and I dare anyone to read this and not fall instantly in love with the entire idyllic lifestyle.

Casey and Kirby get a sweet and very satisfying HEA just in time for the holiday season, and I absolutely loved every bit of it. I can't wait to read more in this series so I can spend more time with this delightful family. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

3.5 stars
Every once in awhile I like to switch up my reads. This cowboy romance was exactly that. Lots of family, a bit of suspense and a whole lot of sweet loving.

Fans of a bit of old school cowboy romance will definitely like this one.

Oh, how I loved this book! I was first introduced to the Merrick family when I read "My Kind of Cowboy" which is the first book in this series. "This Cowboy of Mine" is the second book and it deals with Casey Merrick, the scared little boy that grew up to be a veterinarian. While out on a wellness check of some wild horses, Casey runs into out of towner, Kirby, who is working a new job while counting the numbers of mustang herds that exist in the area. As luck would have it, a blizzard moves in forcing Casey & Kirby to take shelter together in a cave. They start off a little afraid of each other and by the end of their 48 hour stay, they have grown very comfortable together.

While in the cave, Kirby's brand new truck was stolen from where she had left it and a convicted murderer has escaped jail. Thinking that the car theft could be tied to the escaped prisoner, Kirby ends up staying at the Merrick family ranch for her safety. Kirby falls in love with Casey's entire family - and they fall in love with her as well. This really is a sweet story - it made me fall in love with Casey just based on the way he treated Kirby.

They hit a few unexpected rough patches towards the end of the book, but both of them handle it beautifully. I can't wait to read the next book which will focus on the lone remaining Merrick brother, Jonah.

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I absolutely love this book. From the very first page it sucked me in. The story, the Merrick family, and of course the building relationship between Kirby and Casey are perfect. I'm excited to read more in this series. Thank you R.C. Ryan.

Kirby Regan has developed a bit of an adventurous spirit since selling nearly everything she owned to move back to her native Wyoming from hectic Washington, D.C. She hopes to buy her late uncle’s ranch from her cousin, but until then she must keep her current job which means hiking into the high country to count mustang herds. A fast-moving snowstorm makes for more than Kirby bargained for, especially when her boss calls to warn her that an escaped convict is believed to be in the area as well. When she stumbles upon a cave, Kirby thinks it the perfect place to wait out the storm, only it’s already being used by a devastatingly attractive cowboy.

Veterinarian and cowboy Casey Merrick enjoys his freedom and hasn’t ever really envisioned himself in a serious relationship. But when a beautiful stranger shows up to share his cave, Casey can’t deny the attraction that flares between them. Before they can figure out what to do about their connection, however, Casey must protect Kirby from the elements and the killer who seems to have learned too much about her.

This book is a bit outside my typical wheelhouse, but I’m enjoying branching out. I was very charmed by this story and the entire Merrick family, though they were quite overbearing at times. Casey was a lovely, sensitive hero and I think he deserved more from Kirby. [Potential mild spoilers ahead.] This was low on steam for me with a lot of fade to black, but I was okay with that only because Casey was so sweet and endearing. Kirby’s dialogue felt very stiff and like it didn’t match up with her thoughts or her attraction to Casey. She sometimes made me wonder if she loved him or just his family as their attraction sometimes felt a bit one-sided. Kirby became a problem for me toward the latter half of the book because she kept harping on about being a burden and just came off sounding like a tiresome martyr. After the traumatic experience she and Casey had together and all the realizations she came to, I expected her to be open and honest with Casey at last. Instead she tried to run away again, and it was Casey who had to be mature and put himself out there yet again. Even after all that, Kirby never actually told Casey she loved him. Although she made her feelings plain enough, I felt like I needed the words even though Casey didn’t seem to mind. Even towards the end when Casey was pouring his heart out to her, Kirby still tried pushing him away. To me, that just didn’t fit the story’s progression up to that point and it was a bit off-putting. Overall, however, I enjoyed this story. There was a bit of a slow down towards the middle, but I loved the Merrick family’s dynamic, Casey was an excellent hero, and I was charmed enough to want to continue the series.

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I was a huge fan of the first book in the series and I don’t know if I was too hyped for this one, but it missed the mark for me a bit.

I adore the Merrick family and the glorious setting descriptions of Wyoming - it is clear that the author is passionate about the area ♥️ I also have discovered through these books that I actually enjoy romantic suspense, a genre I hope to read more of! There were some sweet moments but I was just missing the connection between Casey and Kirby. I enjoyed the alone time between the two, but was really craving more of it and less family time.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s both a romance and suspense story which makes for a compelling read. The Merricks are a great family. They are all connected and truly love, like and respect each other. They tease each other, which makes them real, but only want for all of them, including those they’ve chosen as their family to be happy and satisfied with the lives they are living. Casey Merrick and Kirby Regan, the main characters and both strong, smart adults who feel strongly about their land, the work they do and are not looking for anything more than that. They meet while trying to stay safe in a cave during a snow storm. After a short standoff with a rifle, they begin the dance all the way to their happily ever after. The great outdoors, horses, an escaped convict on the loose, love, and a happily ever after. I didn’t read the first in the series, but didn’t have any issues jumping right in. I am looking forward to the next in the series. It’s an easy enjoyable story.

Cowboy romance with a little suspense!

Veterinarian Casey Merrick is taking shelter in a cave from a sudden blizzard taking care of an injured mustang. Kirby Regan is injured while taking a count of the mustang herds in the mountains when she runs across Casey Merrick in a cave. Casey and Kirby have to spend time in close quarters staying warm until they can return to civilization.

If you like your cowboy romance mixed with a little suspense with the search for an escaped prisoner, you need to read This Cowboy of Mine! R.C. Ryan has returned to the Merrick family with Casey’s story and the beautiful state of Wyoming!

Now I want to read Jonah’s story!

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This Cowboy of Mine was a good, light read. The family dynamic of the Merrick's is so connected and close that it makes the story and series easy to fall back into. I wish that there had been more development of the relationship between Kirby and Casey. I liked them both, but never felt that deep tension and pull between them that I wanted. I liked the thread of suspense at the end. It was just enough to keep me invested and turning pages!

This Cowboy of Mine had a strong start, but lost steam as the story progressed. The story was pleasant enough but I guess the sticking point for me was the writing. The dialogue felt contrived, not how people in real life would converse, the writing style was more telling than showing, and there were way too many unnecessary, repetitive details. I think it could’ve been edited down a lot with all the distracting descriptions and introductions of a bunch of secondary characters. Great premise but for me lacking in execution.

I've been looking forward to this second novel in the Wranglers of Wyoming series, since I enjoyed the first novel in the series, My Kind of Cowboy, and getting another chance to read more about the wonderful, close-knit, Merrick family, and the author didn't disappoint (well, only slightly), and I give this novel a 4-star rating.

The hero in this novel is Casey Merrick, in addition to joining his ranching family, he's always loved and cared for animals and became a veterinarian. Since ranchers and veterinarians rarely get a chance to get away, Casey is going to try and there's nothing he likes better than heading into the back country in the gorgeous Grand Tetons and being alone, enjoying nature, solitude (essential when he lives at the busy family ranch), and the freedom the great outdoors provides. He's not been gone long when he comes upon an injured wild filly, and with snow coming down he finds a cave in which to hole up with his own horse and the injured filly, whose leg is badly infected and needs to be treated, until the weather improves.

Kirby Regan, who grew up on her uncle's ranch with her cousin (Kirby lost her parents at a young age), not far from the Merrick ranch. She has been working in Washington, D.C. for years. She's tired of the noise, the traffic, the busy pace, and when she receives word that her beloved uncle has died, she finds a job back in Wyoming, working for the Office of Land Management. It's a step down career-wise and financially, but a step in the right direction for her--she want's to purchase her uncle's ranch from her cousin (they've never been close) and carry on her uncle's ranching legacy.

Kirby's first task at her new job is to head for the mountains to count the herds of wild horses who are running free in the foothills of the Grand Tetons, a task she loves, but when she receives word from her superior that there's an escaped convicted killer on the loose, she's told to head back, but the weather takes a turn for the worse, and as she's hurrying back to her truck she injures her ankle, and realizes she needs to find a place to hole up until the storm passes, and luckily, the cave she finds is already occupied by Casey and two horses. Thinking he might be the escaped convict, it's not a friendly meeting, with the rifle in her hands pointed in his direction, but the animosity doesn't last long, and soon Casey is wrapping Kirby's swollen ankle and taking care of her as well as the injured horse.

By the time the storm passes and it's safe to leave the cave, Kirby discovers that her truck is no longer where she left it, and shortly thereafter, when Casey returns her to the small apartment she'd rented, she learns that it's been ransacked, and so she returns to the Merrick ranch, and in only a short while is being treated with warmth and kindness, and welcomed to stay in their sprawling ranch house for as long as she needs to, getting to know and like this close knit family, let her ankle heal, and especially since she hasn't a family of her own.

Aside from bonding with the many Merricks, and the growing attraction between Kirby and Casey, not a lot else happens for the majority of this novel but it is nonetheless a well-written and an enjoyable read. As someone with little family of my own, its slow pace and lack of action gave me a chance to appreciate the members of this family and the warmth, teasing and kindness they were willing to share with a stranger. The only reason I gave this novel a 4-star rather than a 5-star review was that although we learn a lot about Kirby and her growing feelings for Casey, what I felt was missing was the same exploration of what Casey is feeling--he was kind, nice, protective, caring and decent, but simply mentioning that he was easygoing and smiled a lot in Kirby's company didn't provide this reader with the same depth of character we got to witness in Kirby.

Of course, there's still an escaped killer on the loose, and the action and suspense do indeed pick up near the end of this novel, but I think it would have been far more effective to have alternated between the killer's mindset periodically as counterpoint to the many chapters of Merrick family bonding in the novel, rather than to merely bring him into action so close to the end of it. It did make for an exciting finish, and the expected HEA ending, but I couldn't help feeling that the pacing of this novel was just a bit off.

Despite the few issues I mentioned, I did enjoy this warm and fuzzy novel and its characters, and I'm looking forward to the next novel and the next Merrick to find his or her HEA ending.

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I loved Casey's story!

First of all, the Merrick family is just IT! I love all the 'characters' in this family and would love to be a part of their lives! In these trying times, this is the family you want to quarantine with!

Kirby is a strong, independent woman coming back home to take over her uncle's ranch. Stumbling into Casey is completely unexpected to them both, but leads to an amazingly sweet and romantic story with these two. Casey was to die for! How much sexier and sweeter can a hero be written. LOVED him!

This book is fast paced and action packed and a great addition to a series I already loved! Highly recommend. Thanks NetGalley ahd Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC.

This book was the perfect blend of romance and suspense for me! We have Kirby, who sold everything to come back to Wyoming and live a simple life. Casey is a vetrenarian and was out tending to some wild horses when he and Kirby end up snowed in together. They also were stranded in an area where a recently escaped convict was on the loose.
These two overcome various situations, and it is an amazing journey! I highly recommend the series!

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I have read other books by this author and also in this series, so obviously I enjoy her writing or I wouldn’t waste the time to request more titles by her. This story was about Kirby and Casey. Casey lives in a huge home with the rest of the Merrick family and they welcome Kirby to stay with them after her run of bad luck. Casey’s protective side takes over and he saves the day like a knight riding in on a white horse.

I enjoy the bit of romance, mystery and suspense that RC Ryan adds to her books - they aren’t my usual go-to reads, but they are very enjoyable.

I would give this book a 3.5 review. it was a decent weekend read. I loved the playful banter of Kirby and Casey. He was a gentleman throughout the entire book and took things at a pace that Kirby was comfortable with. I love how the family interacted with each other as well as Kirby. I received this book in exchange for a honest review.

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