Wanted: Cowboy [Paperback]

Kelsey Roberts (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: harlequin (1999)
• ASIN: B000OWMCCI
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wanted: Cowboy, July 3, 2000

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Penny Griffin ([e-mail]) (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wanted: Cowboy (The Rose Tattoo, Book 10) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #522) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kelsey Roberts shifts from her Rose Tattoo series to her new Landry Brothers with "Wanted: Cowboy." Advertising executive Barbara Prather has decided to host a party for a prospective advertising client in hopes of getting his business. There doesn't seem to be much chance of that when the guest of honor is murdered in the middle of it. As the only witness, the police are concerned her life is in danger. Against her will, rancher Cade Landry carries her off to his Montana ranch to protect her. Cade really makes Barbara's blood boil. Too bad it looks like she'll have to depend on him, especially when his ranch turns out to be less safe than they imagined.

I never know what to expect from Kelsey Roberts, whose books can strike me as excellent ("His Only Son"), atrocious ("Her Mother's Arms") or somewhere in between ("Unforgettable Night"). I put off reading "Wanted: Cowboy" for nearly a year because of that uncertainty. It was well worth the wait. In terms of the story, this is the author at her best.

I may be alone in thinking that Rose planning an Elvis-themed party for Barbara's presentation was more thoughtless than amusing, regardless of the end result. For me, the first chapter was grating. In general, though, the humor and fast dialogue that makes her books unique are in place. What moves it to another level though, is the strength of the mystery and the romance. The mystery is successful and the ending so surprising because Roberts drops clues in a clever way that doesn't seem like they're relevant to the mystery. Unlike some books where I instantly spot relevant information, "Wanted: Cowboy" is expertly crafted. I may have guessed who the villain was, but not the motive. I love it when a book can catch me off guard. This was one of them.

I also enjoyed the way the relationship between Barbara and Cade's teenage daughter was developed. Barbara was a very strong romance heroine in general, Jess was a nicely portrayed, realistic teenage character, and the way all the relationships built and grew was well done. A sexy romance, plenty of suspense and a strong mystery make this one of Roberts' best. An excellent book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining, July 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wanted: Cowboy (The Rose Tattoo, Book 10) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #522) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kesley Roberts really knows how to kick off a new series! What an ingenious concept! Funny, witty, a really good read. Loved the by-play with the spoiled teenage daughter and the confusion with the Elvis impersonators. Such fun.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed every page of the book., June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wanted: Cowboy (The Rose Tattoo, Book 10) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #522) (Mass Market Paperback)

The book was a wonderful blend of humor and suspense. If this is a preview of what's to come in the Landry Brothers Series, readers of Intrigues have a lot to look forward to. This book is a keeper.