A Home for the Cowboy

A lovely introduction to the walker family and ranch, both horse trainer Cody and equine therapy owner Morgan have trust issues caused by their upbringing, but this emotional book brings them together to overcome them. A good clean romance that tugs at the heartstrings, looking forward to reading more from this author.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Morgan is a fighter and believes in hope and people. She runs a horse therapy center on a farm she inherited. Things start to become tight and as she fights to keep the place open she meets Cody and the Walker clan.

The Walkers are good people and they and Cody start to help Morgan with her needs, even providing a quality horse for her program.

Things start to happen when her mom shows up. Her mom starts problems between her and Cody, accidents are happening and a sick horse gets sick and not on accident.

With all the troubles will Cody and Morgan be able to hang on to their relationship through thick and thin?
4.5 stars

This was a sweet and fun book! I’m a sucker for cowboys and Cody did not disappoint. It was cool to learn about equine therapy as well. I enjoyed Morgan and Cody and how they came to love and trust each other. Super sweet!

*I received an ARC from NetGalley and all opinions are my own*

Morgan is in a bit of a rough spot. She is living her dream, running an equine therapy center, in the home she spent much of her childhood in. Unfortunately the center's bills are stacking up, and her main therapy horse gets sick, and she has to make the terrible decision to end his suffering.

Cody is so close to reaching for what he's always thought he wanted - he's a top horse trainer, showing multiple horses in different events, with that big buckle in sight. But when his ex gets him rattled, he has an accident that will change so many lives...

I really enjoyed this book from Tess Thornton! I picked it up because equine therapy is a dream of mine, so I really connected with Morgan. I found her romance with Cody lovely in that they actually talk to each other most of the time, even when facing hurtful misunderstandings! I really appreciated that facing being an enabler was discussed in the book as well.

I did not find this to be a "Christian" romance, as I've always read the genre, as God is only mentioned once or twice that I recall. This is not a criticism on the book, merely an observation. Lastly, I will warn readers that as I mention in my summary, there is a horse death very early on in the book. While necessary for the story, I did cry, and debate whether or not I wanted to continue reading. I'm glad I did, as I did truly enjoy this story, and I look forward to reading Thornton's further Walker Ranch books!

My thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! My review is entirely my own thoughts and opinions.

This is great book! It's a well written story that will keep you turning the pages. It will make you laugh cry and feel every emotion in between. The author brings the book to life with her words and makes you feel like you are there. It was so good that I've pre-ordered the next book in the series.
I received a complimentary copy from .BooksGoSocial via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

a short and sweet cowboy romance. I loved Cody and Morgans story and it was a great introduction to the Walker Ranch Series. I am seriously looking forward to what is next in store for the Walker Ranch cowboys!

I enjoyed this one as I liked the story and the characters. I hadn't read anything by this author before but I would read more as I liked this one.

It was easy to fall in love with Cody and Morgan’s love story. The only part of the novel that was a little unbelievable, in my opinion, was the way Morgan dealt with the drama surrounding her mom. I recommend this if you’re looking for an fast, easy, light read.

A Home for the Cowboy is a contemporary romance novel written by Tess Thornton. It is book one in the Walker Ranch series.

Summary: All Morgan Westcott wants to do is run her equine therapy program and help those in need. But when her prized horse dies, she knows it could spell the end of her dreams. She is working herself into the ground, and the money is running out-fast. Can she find a way to turn it all around?

Cody Haskins loves being a horse trainer. But when his boss decides to hand over a horse to the equine program, Cody isn’t sure it’s the best plan-and he makes his displeasure known. Things get even more complicated when he is tasked with helping Morgan prepare the horse for its new assignment.

Cody and Morgan get off to a rocky start, but soon realize they have more in common than they thought. Can they overcome their past relationships, and maybe, just maybe, start a new dream-together?

My Thoughts: This book is wonderful. There is a sweet romance, but it isn’t pie-in-the-sky. It’s a more realistic look of two people learning to work together-even though both have very scarred pasts. I really loved the dynamics of the relationship in this story, and how even though things got complicated, they communicated and worked on the issues together. There are so many interesting twists to the plot, and plenty of drama too. I really liked it. It’s a good, solid, clean romance, and I definitely recommend it.

I can’t wait to read the next one in the series!

A Home for the Cowboy was one of those books I just couldn't put down. Tess Thornton's detail and descriptive imagery had me dreaming of visiting horse farms and ranches in the west. Morgan and Cody's story was touching and complicated, and the horses were every bit as pivotal as the people. There are ups, downs, misunderstandings, tears, and most of all, love....love of animals, people, nature. I can't wait to read what's next in this series.

A Home for the Cowboy by Tess Thornton.
Walker Ranch Book 1.
She’s a believer in lost causes. He just hopes she can believe in him. Morgan Westcott is watching her dream slip away. Burned in love and with no family left to lean on, she is trying to build an equine therapy program from scratch in her little hometown. But help is hard to come by, funding is running low, and the writing is on the wall. Cody Haskins finally has his dream job. He’s risen to become one of the top cow horse trainers in the nation, and now he’s riding for the famous Walker Ranch Brand—the family that took him in when he was a kid. But he’s got a hole in his heart, a chip on his shoulder, and a hankering for the one thing that’s always slipped through his fingers. When Cody and Morgan team up to save a lost cause, it’s more than horses that get a fresh start. Trust and respect begin to grow, but old wounds are slow to heal. Will the disappointments of their pasts keep repeating themselves? Or can two people who never belonged anywhere else find a home together?
I really enjoyed this book. Great start to this series. Easy read. 5*.

Ahhh!!! I love Tess Thornton! This is your perfect cowboy romance, everything I wanted and needed! its giving Hallmark meets Virgin River in the most perfect way. Tess writes beautifully and she really truly makes the story come alive. Thanks for letting me read!

This is a good book. The two main characters are Morgan and Cody. Morgan runs a therapy ranch. Cody is a horse trainer. There is an instant attraction. They start dating. They each have trust issues due to previous relationships. But together they work them out and fall in love.

A Home For The Cowboy by Tess Thornton was a really good book. I could relate to the characters and the story was fantastic! Highly recommend!