I really enjoyed this addition to the Creedence Horse Rescue series. Knox, a deputy sheriff, was the perfect hero. He was funny, charming, sweet, loyal, kind and overall a really great guy. I really had no complaints about him at all, other than he didn't always seem to be the best deputy (anyone could see that Paul was up to no good and would have verified his story at the salon). Carly, a stylist, was smart, dedicated, and loyal, but she lacked confidence. Her ex Paul really did a number on her and she lost a lot of that belief in herself. At times the self-doubts became a bit annoying. Knox was doing everything he could to make her see she was worthy and that he could be trusted, but she really let how her ex behaved influence her judgement of Knox.

The build-up with the Paul situation lasted most of the book, but the resolution was very sudden and anti-climatic. It was honestly a letdown and that's why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5. I kept expecting some big 'showdown' based on the drama for most of the book, but that simply didn't happen.

All of the animals were cute, as usual, and they provided lots of laughter with their antics. The rescue is turning into quite the diverse little farm.

Every Bit a Cowboy by Jennie Marts is the fifth book in the Creedence Horse Rescue series. This is such a heartwarming story. Carley Chapman is divorced and has enjoyed her five years of freedom. She owns her own business, Carley's Cut & Curl, in the building Carley co-owns with her former mother-in-law. When Carley's ex-husband shows up saying he wants her back (which Carley doesn't believe and certainly doesn't want) Deputy Knox Garrison steps up to shield Carley with a fake engagement. I love Carley and Knox together. They are such likeable characters and I really enjoyed their journey to their Happily Ever After. I love a good cowboy romance and that's what I get every time I read a Jennie Marts book!

This is my first book from Jennie Marts. I am so glad that I requested it based on the description because this was one of the most fun romances that I have read.

Carley and Knox are both extremely likable people who have not had the best luck in love. Knox is a sexy cowboy who keeps the town safe and has a heart for helping rescued animals. What is not to love about him? It's no surprise that they are drawn together when they need to fake an engagement to protect Carley from a nasty ex. This romantic adventure is so much fun that I couldn't put the book down. I just didn't want it to end.

I loved everything about this book from the heartwarming romance to the animals in the story. It was very well written and I fell in love with the characters (both human and furry). This book can stand alone in the series but I was compelled to order the rest of the books in the series after reading this book. Well done!

After her marriage imploded the way it did Carley Chapman quickly decided that romance was no longer a word in her vocabulary... no love or relationships for her! Then a broken pipe brings one very handsome cowboy into her life and he literally turns it upside down by muttering the words engaged and her in the same sentence to her ex. Now she finds herself playing fiancé to a man she knows very little about, but secretly wants to!

Every Bit a Cowboy is a perfectly crafted western romance that will have you swooning and smiling like a fool from beginning to end! Nothing stirs up steam and anticipation more than two people who are anti-love and are thrown together and have to fake it. These two were perfect for one another, even if they didn't see it at first. Sure they had the flirting thing down pat, but it took a faux engagement to give them that push they needed to step out of their comfort zones and give it another try. Both had their hang-ups about love and reservations about giving it another chance, but once they started to spend time together and started to learn that they actually had a lot in common the nerves seem to settle... and the love grew!

As always Ms. Marts has given us a story that's heavy on heart, humor, and steam! Her perfectly blended story kept me enthralled, smiling, and in my feels the whole way through! Highly recommend!

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Carley Chapman, owner of the Cut & Curl hair salon, is in the process of moving, however, the help she was expecting is out of town. She turns to hunky Deputy Knox Garrison, who willingly helps her move her belongings to the Heaven Can Wait Horse Rescue Ranch. From that point on, it seems that Knox is there whenever Carley needs help, and often when she doesn’t. When her ex returns to town claiming he’s there to win her back and keeps referring to himself as her husband, Knox steps in and claims he and Carley are engaged. Then he has to tell Carley the predicament he’s gotten them both involved in. And it isn’t long before everyone in town has heard about the engagement. What’s a girl to do?

There’s a flooding at the Cut & Curl and Carley is forced to temporarily move her business out to the ranch, which works out quite well. There are goats, a bulldog who not only snores quite loudly but also lets loose with some foul odors frequently, a calf who thinks it’s a dog, and horses. Some of the salon customers are quite entertaining. Carley wonders why her ex is really back in town.

This was a fun read with likable characters, a little suspense, new love, new beginnings, and more.

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

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This is a sweet story of two people perfect for each other but they are assumed to be in a fake relationship. As time goes on it certainly doesn’t feel fake anymore but are they too far into their cover story that a fake relationship is all it will be?

This is a great story and the barnyard animals are certainly a fun added feature….. especially Otis.

Every Bit a Cowboy, will entertain you as the characters develop attraction for each other and their love of animals.

Both Knox and Carley are skeptical about another relationship. Knox is willing to try with Carley when she's finally ready to give him a chance. Carley's ex tries to sabotage her every step of the way. I love how Knox sticks up for her without taking over.

I have enjoyed every book in this series and with each book, I think it's my favorite, but beyond a doubt, this was my favorite one!

Carley Chapman, the owner of Cut & Curl, has rebuilt her life with a successful business in a building she partly owns thanks to the divorce settlement. The other owner is, Evelyn Chapman, her feisty 80-year-old grandmother-in-law. Carley's ex-husband has left her mistrustful of men and is keeping a particular male at arm's length no matter how hot and sweet he is!

When that hot Deputy Knx Garrison shows up after getting a call of a disturbance in the salon, and immediately jumps in to lend a hand. Carley soon finds that she's getting no help from the patrons who are making their own suggestions. One, in particular, Evelyn, is just a tad conniving with her "helpful" suggestion that had me laughing out loud, giving meaning to the saying --old but not dead! Knox likes to help out and takes payment in the form of Twinkies.

Things get interesting when Carley's ex-husband shows up and acts all territorial, by paying a visit to Knox at work. Knox wanted to take Paul down a peg or two and opens his mouth but what comes out creates a dilemma! That dilemma spreads like wildfire.

Before a solution can be discussed, Paul shows up to disrupt Carley's life again and she goes along with what Knox's mouth got him in trouble, to begin with. Before either know it, they are both involved in a fake engagement.

I loved Carley & Knox's story. It took a fake engagement for both to realize that maybe they weren't pretending after all.

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This is a sweet lovely cowboy romance. When Carley is in need there seems that hot deputy Knox is always there to lead a hand. Carley is fighting the attraction but Knox is determined to save her from her ex they become a fake couple. They both have a lot of baggage will they fight for their love? A lovely, funny, and heartwarming story.
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4.5 stars. This book was quite funny in several spots. The main characters were great. The romance was pretty good too. I would have given this a full 5 stars, but their was a side plot/conflict that seemed a little underdeveloped/underexplored. It kind of had me wondering what kind of a deputy our hero was actually. Overall, a very enjoyable story. *I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.

I thought that this was a really good story and another great release from Jennie Marts!

The book had a great storyline, it was well written and had some brilliant interaction between the characters. The characters themselves were well developed and I really enjoyed getting to know them.

The plot did slow in places and that has stopped me giving the book 5 stars but I have given it a well deserved 4 stars and it is certainly one I will be recommending.

Carley hardworking hair salon owner and a very handsome deputy name Knox are adorable together. He lets her know from the start he likes her but though she is attracted to him she has been burned before by her ex husband. With some work Knox convinces Carley to go out with him but then her ex hits town and interesting things start to happen along with some pretty funny moments between the two.

This is my first time reading this series and Jennie Marts. The story was really enjoyable and refreshing for a change and I plan on going back to read the series from the beginning.

Every Bit a Cowboy, the fifth book in the Creedence Horse Rescue series by Jennie Marts, is every bit (pun intended) as heart clutching swoon worthy as the first four books in the series. Rife with romance, laugh out loud humor…is there anything sexier than a hot cowboy/lawman with a whip smart sense of humor, or a sassy woman who gives as good as she gets?? I’m just saying…and enough steam to compliment all the uniqueness this story holds.

Carley is full of hard fought for spirit, Knox is the type of man many a woman dreams about…rounding out the cast of characters are a plethora of zany animals…more creatures that wreak havoc with their hilarious antics just keep multiplying as the series progresses, now we have baby pigmy goats, a calf that thinks it’s a dog, and a flatulent bull dog!!

Ms Marts is a particularly favorite author of mine, whose stories I steamroll through the first time and then reread a second time to thoroughly enjoy all the nuances that make her an especially gifted author. I have also ventured into her cozy mystery genre and am as captivated by those stories as well.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NatGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Another trip back to the Creedence Horse Rescue series found several of our favorite characters- and I’m not just talking about the human ones!

Deputy Knox comes to the rescue of Carley when her ex-husband Paul comes to win her back. What began as a simple standing up for Carley quickly turned into a fake engagement with a real ring and even an engagement party with half the town there.

This would’ve been a 5-star read but I honestly got tired of all of Carley’s self-doubt and low self-esteem. In the end, Knox needed a swift kick in the rear-end to be a man and use his words to communicate his feelings

Every Bit a Cowboy by Jennie Marts is a swoon worthy romance that captivated me from beginning to end! ❤️🔥 This is my first book by this author and I am definitely going to be reading more of her stories. I LOVED almost everything about this book; my only complaint…no epilogue, it just ends! *sigh* I totally fell in love with Knox Garrison - he is everything that a perfect man should be - cowboy, animal lover, humorous etc., and I could have read about him forever! Carly, she is a great heroine and I enjoyed watching her regain her self-esteem. I thought these two made a perfect couple. Loved the shenanigans Knox and Carly got up to with their menagerie of pets. I loved Rodney, can’t wait to see how that works out!

I also have to mention the very real topic of animal neglect and abuse. The author does a great job of bringing this important topic into the world she has created, I applaud her as a fellow animal lover.

Overall 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 5 Flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I already know this will be a top read for 2023!

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This was such a fun book. Knox is the perfect book boyfriend. He’s sexy, funny, sweet and alpha. Nothing beats a hot cowboy with a baby in his arms. Carley is such a sweet woman and a lot stronger than she gives herself credit for. I just love all the goofy animals. I laughed so hard at them. This book just made me feel good. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

This one is a winner! I loved Carly and Knox's story - from their pretend engagement, to their various animals and animal rescue. They were wonderful together and the author made them come alive on the page. I felt invested in the characters in their getting a HEA ending.

Fans of the genre will love this book. The author is on my must read authors' list.

This was a great book i loved the characters love affair. It was a slow burn romance. I love the western setting in the story, This was more of a cozy read for me.
Thank you for the arc. 100 percent opinion of my own.

I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. Carly and Knox’s story was so addictive; I couldn’t wait I had to see what would happen next for them. Their chemistry was off the charts, and Knoxs romantic ways had me swooning and melting.