DNF at 38%
For me this book was way too nice/wholesome ad also way too Aussie. The dialogue between the main two characters was way too polite and honestly I didn’t buy that anyone would actually talk to each other like that. The MMC kept calling the FMC Miss Jones. Adthey kept saying how nice each other were and saying thank you over and over. I also couldn’t help cringing about some of the very Aussie things in the book. Like when the MMC asked if he should take his things off at the front door 😭. I’m giving this book 3 stars because so many people will love it but unfortunately I don’t think this author is for me.

Mandy Magro is one of my favourite Australian authors and she writes a great romance. In Jillaroo from Jacaranda we meet Rose who's fiance I must say is a douchebag but anyways he ends things with her. She is devestated but being a strong minded individual she soon gets over it and realises that she didn't love him anyway and she is better off. Bring in kind hearted heart throb Ty and we have our romance. It had me cheering. A lovely cozy story.

Firstly let me congratulate Mandy Magro on her 20th book, woohoo and it is another beautiful rural romance, that I thoroughly enjoyed, the setting gorgeous the hero and heroine both vulnerable and it was never going to be easy to get to their HEA but I loved Rose and Ty, come along and meet them.

Rose Jones is a champion barrel rider she gets her love of horses from her mother and is loving what she does writing books on barrel racing, teaching kids to ride and she is happily engaged, well she thought she was until he ended it, this throws Rose into a bit of a spin about her life and meeting handsome bull rider Ty Parker is maybe just what she needs.

Ty Parker has been through a tough time, a returned soldier, getting divorced and taken to the cleaners by his ex is putting a lot of pressure on him and his property near Townsville he is determined to keep it and riding bulls helps him in many ways. When he meets beautiful Rose Jones at the Christmas Eve Rodeo and has a drink with her maybe his live will change when he is invited to Jacaranda Farm for Christmas lunch with her family.

An invitation for Rose to spend four weeks at Ty’s Wildstone Station sounds perfect for Rose to unwind and get her life back on track but being close to Ty is good and bad for Rose the connection between them grows everyday but can Ty convince Rose that being together is what they both need and want. A beautiful romance and a beautiful setting, fabulous characters and a story that I do highly recommend.

My thanks to Harlequin for my copy to read and review.

Heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to Mandy Magro on writing her 20th book, I've read them all!
I enjoy Mandy's books, her writing style truly captures the heart of the rural communities that she shares with her readers!
This book shares the journey of Rose and Ty, both face their own heartbreak. The rodeo circuit is where healing and friendships develop.
The characters are warm and relatable, a slow build to more than they’d hoped for and a wonderful setting to work through hard times!
A beautiful property, a wonderful depiction of the rural lifestyle plus an unexpected romance makes this book a must read!

Thanks to Harlequin, Netgalley and the amazing Mandy Magro for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Congratulations to Mandy Magro on her 20th book. I've read quite a few of Mandy Magro's books and I'm a big fan of the rural romance category.
This story is about Rose and Ty. Rose has just been dumped by her fiance, and during a local competition where she does Barrel Racing she meets Ty Parker. Ty Parker is famous for his bull riding and his reputation with the ladies. Rose is apprehensive when he asks her for a drink but they end up getting along like best friends. Christmas Day lunch leads to a month of her relaxing and retreating at his property near Townsville.
They have great chemistry and get along as really good friends. With both of them coming out of terrible relationships they are both apprehensive but they can't help galling in love with each other even if they don't want to admit it.
I really lived the setting of this novel as it sounds like a really beautiful place to be in Australia. The characters are real and struggle with real issues (some which don't really get resolution in this story like PTSD). It's a very slow burn romance that really focuses more on the friendship and rural life.
If you like rural romance you will enjoy this book.
Thanks to Harlequin Mira & Netgalley.com for my complimentary eARC copy.

Mandy Magro’s rural romances are always filled with characters you’ll love, wonderful locations and situations that will put a smile on your face.

This was a wonderful story of two people coming out of their own bad situations, and even though they fought it thinking it wasn’t the right time, finding love again and the life partner they deserve.

A big congratulations to Mandy Magro on a fabulous 20th Novel… and here’s to many more to come.

Jillaroo From Jacaranda was an entertaining read though for me it was a bit of a mixed bag. Heroin Rose Jones a 21 year-old barrel racer, riding school teacher and competent jillaroo enters the story with a particularly unpleasant fiancé. It’s clear from the first page that Finley Cole is wrong for her in all sorts of ways, not the least being that he seems to be constantly upsetting her. I was really irritated that this otherwise strong young woman was so weak when it came to putting him in his box. Ty Parker, bull rider extraordinaire, farmer, spunk and all around nice guy, on the other hand, is absolutely 100% my sort of hero. He owned his scenes and in my opinion carried the story. I like Mandy Magro’s cocker Aussie bush writing style, which really set the scene well. She knows her stuff when it comes to horses, rodeos and farm life and it shows though I felt we could have done with a few less brand name shirts. Ariat was almost a character in its own right. That aside, I felt right at home reading this story and am looking forward to more from this author.

Rose is engaged to Finley who just does not seem to like her at all anymore, let alone love her. As a barrel rider, she wants to work on her craft and not be the domesticated woman at home chained to the sink with kids in tow like he seems to expect. When she comes across bull rider Ty Parker, he is not only gorgeous but offers her a place to stay and clear her head for a while after Finley ends it with her.
I actually really loved this novel. I think it was a combination of the storyline and the imagery created in Magro's writing that made me love this read as well as the main characters and the chemistry between them. For me, this was a fantastic read and just what I needed at the moment.

I'm a huge Mandy Magro fan so I was really excited to receive an arc of this book. As usual, she builds a love story centred around characters that you can't help but cheer on. Rose was so determined not to get involved with another man after being dumped by her fiance and Ty wasn't keen to let anyone know about his nightmares and PTSD, after serving overseas. Both had their own stubbornness but you just know Mandy is going to give us a HEA - something else I always love about her books! My only gripe on this one is that the book describes Rose as having jet black hair.....umm....look at the cover!! If you can get over the picture thing and enjoy a solid rural Aussie romance, I definitely recommend this gem.

Rose has just been dumped by her fiancé when she meets Ty and the sparks immediately fly! She tells herself that she can’t fall for this attractive cowboy as she needs time to get over her breakup. Ty feels the same way but also needs to get over his divorce. Have they just met at the wrong time in their lives or can they work things out?

There were a few parts of the dialogue I found a bit cheesy but overall this is an enjoyable rural romance.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

Another 5+ star from Mandy Magro
I really enjoyed Jillaroo from Jacaranda

I loved the description of the surroundings, allowing the reader to imagine and be part of the story.

The story line was sweet.
Covering subjects like taking time to heal, but also not being afraid to get back out there and take a chance.
The main characters being Two real, genuine, and nice people trying to work through some difficult experiences.

Some refreshing turns, swaying from some typical story lines.
I really enjoyed this novel, only bad thing is waiting for the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the eARC!

What a great story! I love seeing the rural Australian way of life romanticised and portrayed with such feeling and passion. It’s a real tale of survival, healing and celebrating love and loving on.

Things I loved:
- The strong, confident, sassy FMC. Rose Jones, you rock. Also she’s a writer who loves reading and a country girl. What’s not to love?
- The healing process was beautifully portrayed- especially the fact that it is a unique process for every individual and our healing journeys look very different.
- The descriptions of the Australian landscape- gosh we live in a beautiful country!

Things to think about:
- Occasionally some of the dialogue felt forced and a little on the cheesy side.
- I live for in depth world building and character descriptions, and it was just a little bit lacking in that department for me.

Overall, a terrific read and a sweet story.