Ryelee's Cowboy
by Kathleen Ball
Published by Secret Cravings Publishing
Contemporary Western Romance (Action)
Heat Level: Steamy
Length: 200 pages
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Blurb:
Twenty-year-old Ryelee Snyder is
pregnant and alone. Fortunately, she finds a job as a nanny to precocious
four-year-old Rheenie Maloney. Life is perfect except for Horse Trainer, Clint
Maloney. Ryelee feels his disapproval and is in constant fear of being fired.
Clint Maloney needs help with his
daughter but he never bargained on Ryelee Snyder. The tall, gangly, girl is a
menace. Clint spends too much of his time rescuing her from her latest mishap.
Upon finding out about her pregnancy, Clint's feelings begin to change. He no
longer views her as a nuisance but as a passionate woman with a generous heart.
Secrets, misunderstandings, and
cattle rustling put an increasing strain on their relationship, until they
finally turn from each other. Just as they seem to find their way back,
Ryelee's part in the cattle rustling is unveiled. Ryelee fights unyieldingly to
win the love of a lifetime.
“I have read Rylee's cowboy
(loved it) I went through every emotions one could. happiness, fear, angry,
scared, frightened, cried, laughed got excited (blush)where was the hubby when
reading this? lol this book was awesome i can't wait for the 4th book of
Kathleen Ball's she is a great writer she makes those us that don't like to
read WANT to read!!! they are books you can't just put down anytime cause the
second your free you pick it back up again and read it. I highly recommend
these books of Kathleens as a Must read!”-- LisaTompkins - ***** STAR
“Kathleen Ball pulled at my heartstrings once again. In her typical
way, this author crafted a story that touched every one of my emotions and
pulled me so far into her story that I felt I was part of it.
My heart ached for pregnant Ryelee as she tried to move past her
heartbreaking upbringing and make a life for herself. Her relationship with
little Rheenie was heartwarming, and her love for Clint was tender. And though
at times my stomach hurt for the way Ryelee was treated, I knew Ms. Ball would
give us a romantic hero we could be proud of.
This reader has become a lifelong fan of Kathleen Ball and her
wonderful stories, and I cannot wait for more.”-- ClassDreamer'84
- 5 Star
Excerpt
Ryelee sat on the edge of the seat, fearing the outcome of
their conversation, but when she lifted her eyes to Clint, the tenderness in
his brown eyes surprised her. She had always watched him from afar, too
intimidated to look at him when he was close. She loved his rough, angular face
and black curly hair. He usually kept it quite short, but it definitely needed
a cut. Her eyes traveled downward to his strong, broad shoulders, and she
wished she could lay her head on his shoulder and cry. She had a feeling that
having his arms around her would make her feel protected. Suddenly, she
realized she was staring and brought her gaze back up to his amused one.
“I’m sorry about this afternoon,” Ryelee started uneasily.
“Rheenie asked about Texas
“Ryelee, look at me,” Clint said, his voice gentle and
coaxing. “This is your home too, and if you and Rheenie are having fun—safe
fun—then so be it. The look of joy on her face when I drove up was priceless.
That's what matter's. I heard some of what Dottie said to you, and it’s
inexcusable.”
“It’s not true.”
“What’s not true?”
“I’m not ignorant. In fact, I’ve taken a few college
classes,” she said with a tinge of defensiveness in her tone. It had been hard
going but she did it. She completed each lesson and each assignment. Her grades
had been good, but no one cared.
“Huh. Dottie said you dropped out of school.”
“I did only after she made it impossible for me to go to
school without being ridiculed for being poor, having to get my clothes from
the Church bin, and for being the town drunk's kid. Mrs. Steven the librarian
took an interest in me. She helped me to get my GED and take a few on-line
college classes.”
Clint got out of his chair, came around, and leaned against
the front of his desk. Reaching down, he took Ryelee’s hand. “I’m sorry that
you were bullied in school. It’s not right. But getting your GED and taking
college courses are accomplishments that you should be proud of.”
Ryelee simply nodded her head. She didn’t feel proud. She
knew she never would again, not after all the unspeakable things her father had
done to her.
“Are the few clothes I’ve seen all that you have?”
Ryelee’s face flamed and she pulled her hand back. “Yes,”
she whispered. There was never any money and…
“I pay you well enough, why don’t you go to town and get
yourself a few new things?”
“I have to save every penny.” She turned away from him. “I
need to have enough cash for when you throw me away, like my father did.”
“I don’t understand.”
“I know,” Ryelee said sadly. “I’ll get dinner going.” She
stood.
“Wait a minute, Ryelee. Annie told me that you had nowhere
to go. I guess I didn’t give it much thought.”
“There’s not much to tell. My father kicked me out. Noreen
from the diner let me stay with her for a week or so. I waitressed to earn my
keep. Then this job came up, and I jumped at it. I’ve always liked kids, and
you have a good reputation in town.”
Clint nodded. “You’ve had a hard time of it. I’m sorry.”
Ryelee shrugged her shoulders. “Like I said, there’s not
much to tell. I have to get dinner ready.” She didn’t wait for a reply. She
wasn’t up to any more questions. She made a hasty escape.
About the Author:
Kathleen Ball has been writing a little over three years.
She has four published novels: The Lasso Springs Series--Callie’s Heart and Lone Star
Joy are available now. Stetson’s Storm will be available in Feb
2013 all from Desert Breeze Publishing. She also has the Dawson Ranch Series from
Secret Cravings Publishing. Those titles are Texas Haven and Ryelee’s
Cowboy.
Kathleen lives in Texas
and loves the fact that she can drive out of her subdivision and see cattle.
She is a native New Yorker from Rochester ,
New York
Kathleen is married and has one son who is a Marine. She
started writing when she realized that she was facing an empty nest. Always an
avid reader, she writes what she likes, Contemporary Western Romance.
Visit her at her website at www.kathleenballromance.com.
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