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The Maverick Cowboy: A Sweet Grumpy Sunshine Romance (Cupid Ridge Dude Ranch Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 265 ratings

He's slow to trust. She can't seem to keep a secret. Can they overcome their differences to find their happily ever after?

Joshua Ludington is slow to trust. After being betrayed by the woman he loved, he vowed to take a hiatus from dating. But when Lucie Cooper drives onto his family ranch, he finds the beautiful chef hard to resist.

Lucie Cooper is at Cupid Ridge Inn to do a job. They need an interim chef for their dude ranch guests, and she’s determined to fill that position. When she runs into handsome cowboy Joshua Ludington, at first she’s excited to show off her cooking skills. Soon, though, it becomes apparent that what she’s feeling for him goes beyond gratitude for the job.

Although Lucie knows Joshua has been burned, she’s determined to show this handsome cowboy that he can count on her. But Lucie is notoriously bad at keeping secrets, and working for the Ludingtons means keeping things quiet. She means well, but she might just destroy her new relationship before it gets off the ground.

The Cupid Ridge Dude Ranch series is a sweet, clean contemporary western romance series filled with swoon-worthy cowboys in a small-town setting.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BP5W9Z7D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon.com Services LLC (January 6, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1119 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 265 ratings

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Macie St. James
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USA Today Bestselling author Macie St. James has written most of her life. After earning a degree in mass communications, she worked in public relations and technology for the government. She spent a full decade as a content writer before realizing her dream of being a full-time novelist. She lives in Nashville with her husband and dog, a spaniel mix. Sign up for her newsletter for exclusives and news about future books: https://maciestjames.com/contact-me-2/

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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265 global ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
This was a nice story, so much of it tells of real-life situations especially with a parent (s). I think you are going to like this book.

Joshus Ludington and Lucie Cooper fall for each other, but not before trust issues arise. You might know of the legendary tales of the Hatfield's and McCoy's where their way of solving issues was with gunfights - good old shootouts. The Ludington's and the Knott Family feud differently - they put it on paper, and like most small towns, the word spreads and before you know it, the story grows by the minute. People are nosy and audacious. The truth is, it's none of their business.

A quote from Chapter 22:
"Do you think you are the only one who's afraid to get hurt? I've had my heart broken, too. I'm terrified to put myself back out there again. When you let yourself develop feelings for someone, you make yourself vulnerable. You put your heart on the line.

The feud between the Ludington's and Knott's families does not come to an end in this book, so you have to keep reading. Read the next book to find out what happens to Brendon Ludington and Marnie Chapman - The Brokenhearted Cowboy: A Sweet Forbidden Romance (Cupid Ridge Dude Ranch Book 2). Enjoy and happy reading!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
I enjoyed this cowboy romance about Joshua and Lucie falling in love as she cooks at his family’s dude ranch.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
I liked this so I will read the other books as well. Joshua and Lucie were such sweet couple, so their story held my interest throughout! Look forward to more.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
Macie St. James Cupid Ridge Ranch series book number one is about Joshua, they shy quiet brother. Lucie is the new kitchen manager who catches his eye.

Sweet, clean cowboy romance. I enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
Joshua has been burned in a past relationship, and has a hard time trusting women. Lucie and Joshua have sparks that light up the room when they are together, but Lucie tends to speak before she thinks things through. A sweet story about the give and take in a relationship.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
I just love Macie St. James’ books and this one is no different. Lucie and Joshua are such likable characters, along with the rest of his family. Lucie wants to finally move out of her parents house, so she needs a full time job. When she shows up at the Ludington’s ranch she encounters Joshua who hires her. I liked when Joshua dressed up in rhinestones to be on Lucie’s social media show. Truly a heartwarming story with the added underlying story of a mother and daughter renewing their relationship. You can’t go wrong with a Macie St. James book.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
A young lady has an on line cooking show ! What better than to do her show on the ranch! Like cowboys then try this book! Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
I love it when the quiet, shy types find love with the gregarious. Loved the chemistry. Their black moment made me cry.
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