"Cowboy Lust"
By: Delilah Devlin
There's a reason Western romance novels never go out of fashion. The cowboy is an iconic figure embodying the dichotomy of the fiercely independent, earthy alpha male juxtaposed with the male as a nurturer and protector. Cowboys take care of their women in every possible way. Wild and wayward women are gentled by the scent of horse and cow and the sight of sun-kissed skin, the feel of work-hardened thighs and arms, and the sound of a deep-voiced Texas drawl. Contributors at the top of the Western romance genre, including Charlene Teglia, Randi Alexander, and Cat Johnson, have corralled here strong and memorable characters ranging from a rodeo star and a cop on horseback to a feisty female gunslinger. Traversing romantic settings from Montana, Texas, California, Mexico, and the Outback of Australia, the stories in Cowboy Lust are risky and risqué, full of studs in spurs hot enough to send you to a vacation on a dude ranch!My Thoughts:
Let’s just take a minute to enjoy that cover, shall we? Hmmmm...Oh! Where was I!? A huge fan of Delilah Devlin, romance, and cowboy heroes, when I was given the chance to read her new anthology, I absolutely jumped at the opportunity.
Devlin does a great job of bringing together a wide variety of authors and stories that can go with the theme of “cowboys” in many different forms. We have historical fiction, contemporary, stories taking place here in the U.S. and across the pond in other countries. Each story takes readers to different places and times, while also keeping with the naughty aspects of the anthology. I think part of the magic of this anthology, is the differences in each tale. As you read through each short story (roughly 10-15 pages each), the common theme is apparent and utterly satisfying. There isn't a single story that I disliked, but I think perhaps Delilah Devlin’s addition the anthology spoke the most to me.
Beyond the awesome theme and fun storytelling within this novel, I want to speak a minute on the foreword by Lorelei James. A huge fan of James, I loved her ideology on cowboy culture. “In traditional western fiction, the cowboy is the embodiment of all that is good, honest, and true. Not only is the cowboy the guy you’d want at your side or watching your back during a gunfight, or a bar fight, but he’s the stand-up guy other men look up to and ladies moon over. A cowboy’s values are at the core of who he is”
Definitely a great book for this summer, “Cowboy Lust” will appeal to fans of Fifty Shades, Lorelei James, and Delilah Devlin. A fast read, very fun, and a great way to spend a summer evening!
Book Details
Publisher: Cleis Press
Date of Publication: August 14, 2012
# of Pages: 244
ISBN: 978-1573448147
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I just kept nodding & smiling as I read down the post, with repeated glances at the cover. Very well done.
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It's an awesome line up of authors and stories! Even if I do say so myself. :)
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I would love to read this anthology. It's been awhile since I have read a good cowboy story. Thanks for the chance!
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Very nice review.
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I found it hard to concentrate on reading with the delicious eye candy diverting my attention!
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I love the cover :)
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I also enjoyed the cover, it sounds like the stories are just the right length for the break room!
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Thanks for the great review. This book sounds fantastic. Can't wait to read it. Love the cover.
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Really sounds like a great read. And what a forward! Love that they're all so different from each other. And yeah that is a goood cover!
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Looks good!
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It sounds like a great book!
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Has the winner been drawn? Who won where do we find out?
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