Red Hot Texan

ByKatherine Garbera

Release Date: 2020-08-27
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 35 Ratings

Description

He’s only got one shot at hooking her heart

Red Aldean has his sights set on his longtime friend, Emma, who seems more interested in her regency romances than dating. A renowned river, adventure, and fishing guide, Red is no stranger to a challenge. With his heart on the line, he turns to his trusty Texas guide to fishing—all he needs is patience, a plan and the perfect bait.

Last Stand librarian Emma Corbyn prefers to find her romance in books. It’s much safer. While she’s not set on perfection, she needs honesty. When larger-than-life Red Aldean starts wooing her, Emma can’t help but let her guard down. And even this bookworm can’t ignore the sizzle that ignites when he’s near.

Emma feels like she can trust Red with her heart, until she learns he’s keeping secrets. Does Red need a better lure to reel in the prize of his life?

Reviews

Red Hot Texan
4
By 777sails
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

This was a wonderful start to a new series. I did get a feeling though that there were several books already out for some of the prior characters though. I would be interested it reading them and hopefully it isn't one of those multiple author series.

Red is an outdoor adventure loving type person. Emma loves her romance books. He has had feelings for Emma for a long time. It wasn't until recently though that things have changed in Red's life. He applies the "fisherman's handbook" to landing Emma's heart as his own. Emma though doesn't want to have a public relationship as her last one ended badly. She asks Red to "sneak" around so to help her understand and grow her feeling for him private. Red agrees but secretly wonders if she is ashamed to be seen with him. Red suffers from dyslexia. He quit high school while Emma has a Master's Degree. Red is keeping a secret from Emma. He doesn't inform Emma of the secret at first as he wonders as to the outcome of an issue. As well as, will the relationship with Emma be one that she isn't ashamed of. The longer he keeps the secret the more he worries about how it will affect their relationship. Will Emma come to an understand and bring the relationship out in the open? How will Red's secret affect their budding romance?

I totally understand were these two were coming from. At the start of any relationship, you wonder and worry. I was grateful for the dual POV to see exactly where they stood.

This is a sexy read. It was not an overly graphic in nature but it may offend someone who only wants a sweet, clean romance. That being said, I would only recommend this to someone over the age of 18.
Heartwarming story
5
By Victoria Salcedo
A sweet and heartwarming story. I loved the characters and the flying sparks. A great storyline that pulls you in from the beginning. It’s an entertaining read and not to be missed.
Loose yourself in love
5
By beckyb0416
Katherine Garbera’s first book in the new Sisters of Last Stand series, Red Hot Texan, has all the feels this author is known to put into her stories. From the love between Red and Emma, to the anxiety of Red’s journey towards becoming a father to Molly, and then all the moving parts of the secondary characters who continue to make the Delaney and Corbyn families intricately vital to the heart of Last Stand, Texas, there is no shortage of opportunities to loose yourself in Red and Emma’s journey towards their HEA. Then to completely sweeten (pun intended) appeal of the book, included are recipes of two mouth watering...literally speaking in regards to the Lavender Lemonade...often spoken about refreshments in the story!

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.