As promised for my June 10th post, today I am reviewing Jamie Schulz’ latest release Casanova Cowboy, book two in The Montana Men series, a contemporary romance.
Title: Casanova Cowboy
Series: The Montana Men Series, book #2
Author: Jamie Schulz
Genres: Adult, Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: June 6, 2023
She’s used to the glitzy, big-city life. He hides behind country-boy charm.
Will these total opposites spark unquenchable flames of attraction?
Blurb: Izabel Silva is wary of men. After escaping an awful relationship and a workplace betrayal, the talented marketer seeks refuge with an old friend in small-town Montana. And though worried she’s falling in with another control-obsessed hunk, she accepts the kindly neighbors’ invitation to stay with them and their flirtatious son.
Zack MacEntier longs to live down his reputation. With his ranch’s bank accounts at rock bottom, the one-time lady’s man isn’t ready to take on a gorgeous and strong-willed Latina. But when his mother volunteers him to show the lovely newcomer around, the loyal cowboy is secretly glad of an excuse to spend more days in the fierce woman’s company.
Taken aback by local prejudice, Izabel’s concerns over Zack’s stubborn protective streak start to fade when he comes rushing to her rescue. And even as the brave rancher fears that he has nothing to offer the beautiful outsider, their growing passion has placed them firmly in danger’s crosshairs…
Can they survive the unexpected threat and claim a scorching love?
Casanova Cowboy is the steamy second book in the Montana Men romantic suspense series. If you like determined women, heroes with hidden depths, and slow-burn chemistry, then you’ll adore Jamie Schulz’s fiery path to happily ever after.
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Isabelle “Izzy” Silva had it all in the city until her ex (and also her work colleague) betrayed her. Giving up her great job, and kissing off the man she loved, she heads back to Montana to attend her good friend’s wedding. What she doesn’t expect to meet is the town’s Casanova.
Zack MacEntier only became a Casanova for a reason that hurts too much to speak about. But he’s tired of playing the playboy role and wants to turn his reputation around. When he meets city girl Izzy he’s smitten.
I must say I enjoyed these two characters. Zack’s a perfect hero with a guilt-ridden and painful past, and Izzy is a heroine readers would enjoy befriending. She’s a down-to-earth gal, even though she’s from the city.
The author also does a nice slow-burn romance between the two that starts by building on friendship. I thought this was a great idea as the two got to know each other (while still keeping secrets from each other!) through horseback riding lessons and dinners. The author also introduces us to the town and the people who live there. Furthermore, we meet the first couple from the first novel, who doesn’t intrude on the story, but add to it.
There is even a bit of suspense going on that ties in with the external and internal arcs for Izzy and Zack that brings the novel to a great ending.
Was the romance believable because everything seemed to happen so fast? Yes, it was. As I said, the author did a great job of building a nice friendship between Izzy and Zack. She also made sure to tie Izzy to the town by putting to use her work skills, which I thought was a nice touch.
There was a lot of internalizing coming from the two that I thought was a bit on the heavy side and could have been cut back, but other than that, it’s a great read. The two main leads have a wonderful rapport and chemistry. I recommend you give this book a read. You won’t be disappointed.
Maggie Blackbird 