Smooth Talking Texan

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it. This is a delightful addition to The Rossis of Whiskey River. I somehow missed the first book so I will have to go back and read it. But even though I haven't read the prior story, I was still able to fully understand and enjoy this story. There are several characters from the "Texas Born" line of Tule Publishing books and this author that make several appearances here. It was like going to a social gathering and meeting up with old friends! This book is written in a dual POV format. Getting that glimpse into the character's thoughts really helped me to better understand them. The two main protagonists, are friends that travel on the rodeo circuit. Colby Tucker, is a barrel racer and Olivier (Ollie) Rossi is a rodeo clown. Now that was a first for me to see in a book a rodeo clown (my cousin is married to a rodeo clown). Usually the male protagonist is a bronc or a bull rider. This was so refreshing to see other rodeo personnel being depleted. Colby though has been in love with Ollie since they met 5 years ago. This rodeo season, she is going to try and "un-love" him. Ollie comes to ask Colby to be his fake-fiancee. He wants to avoid the many blind dates that his mother usually tries to arrange. Will Colby agree to the "fake" engagement? If yes, can Ollie overcome his private hurdles and fall in love with Colby? This story is a sexy one so just a word of caution.

Smooth Talking Texan is book 2 in the Rossis of Whiskey River by Katherine Garbera 4.5 stars Being part of the rodeo circuit, Colby and Oliver have been friends for years (she has a secret crush) but he needs a favor…be his fake fiancé. What happens next is emotional, fake dating, avoiding commitments, change of heart, friends to lovers, second chances and more…

Colby has only ever wanted one man, moments after meeting him. Being his best friend means never being able to move on. Just having made the decision to cut him off for her sanity he asks her a favour which changes everything. Ollie has always felt the odd one out in his family. Unwilling to go to his brother's wedding and face his mother's unrelenting matchmaking he asks his best friend for a favour. He thought he had it all figured out but one kiss shows he hadn't. A sweet, slow burn friends to lovers romance. Both of the two main characters have past issues which colour their current view but hopefully won't shape their future. Thoroughly enjoyable although, for me, the ending was a little abrupt. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.