4.5 stars. ( )

Cowboy with a Heart - - Heals from traumatic childhood memories. The Morgans' series developed by Kate Pearce is a story of a family ranch struggling to save their legacy. Twin Ry Morgan has been a man shadowing his brother HW on the rodeo circuit. Feelings of desire to find his own meaning in life Ry moves back home. The Last Good Cowboy is the third in a series but can be read as a stand-alone. Anyone looking for some feel good enjoyment should not miss what Morgantown has to offer. A copy of this book was provided by Kensington Book and author via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read and my comments here are my hones opinion. ( )

Received an ARC for my fair review for netgalley. This is my first book in this series, and though this could be read as a standalone I feel that I am going to have to read the previous ones to have more insight. Ry and his twin were always close, but he decides it is time to move on, HW has changed, and Ry decides he does not want that life anymore in rodeo circuit. Going back to the ranch is still painful for him, but there is a lot going on. He is also going to give it a try with Avery whom he always had a crush on. Avery had a bad accident, and lot of surgeries, so she did have some rough times. They do help each other deal with what they are going thru. It does end with a cliffhanger, so if you are interested in this book, keep that in mind. ( )

The Last Good Cowboy by Kate Pearce
Morgan Ranch #3

Ry is ready for a change. He has been with HW, his identical twin, from the cradle to the moment the book begins and while HW still has his sights set on the rodeo national championships Ry is ready to head home to Morgan Ranch. So that is just what he does. He settles into ranch life and work like a duck to water and realizes that he is finally doing what he should be doing when he starts having flashbacks and nightmares.

One of the first people Ry meets when he gets home is Avery, the girl he had a crush on through most of school. She sustained severe injuries while competing in a rodeo event and though still not 100%, and probably never will be, feels a bit hemmed in due to overcautious parents that seem to swaddle her in protection. Avery’s job working in her parents’ hotel doesn’t give her a lot of time to spread her wings but with Ry in town her life, and his, is about to change.

With major alterations in the works for the ranch, a wedding to be planned a missing mother and sister being looked for, Ry’s nightmares, Avery’s equine phobia, sibling issues in the Morgan and Hayes families, and HW’s aspirations & advertising there is a whole lot going on in this delightful third installment of the Morgan Ranch series, a series I am eager to continue reading. I am impatient to find out how HW does in the finals, wonder what might happen on the ranch, am curious about a few other Morgantown citizens and am interested in finding out what happens next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books – Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars ( )

The Last Good Cowboy by Kate Pearce
Book #3: Morgan Ranch Series
Source: Netgalley and Purchase
My Rating: 5/5 stars
My Review:

Ry Morgan is done! He’s done looking after his rowdy twin, HW, he’s done traveling all over the country from rodeo to rodeo, and he’s done feeling guilty about being done. For the first time in a decade, Ry Morgan is going home and he intends to stay.

Going home isn’t quite as hard for Ry as it was for his older brothers, Chase and Blue. Ry’s problem has never been with his dad, but with his mother and since she’s nowhere to be found, settling in is easy to do. Within days, Ry realizes ranching is exactly what he needs to be doing with his life. Life on the ranch is simple, pure work, hard work, and Ry revels in the aching muscles he earns each day. To top it all off, Ry has also been able to connect with Avery Hayes, the girl who stole his heart in high school and has never been replaced.

Avery Hayes isn’t the girl Ry once knew. Just before college, she survived a tragic accident that left her body nearly destroyed and in need of multiple surgeries and years of physical therapy. Though Avery has put in the hard work, she’s left with both physical and mental scars that have kept her from truly moving forward with her life. Her job at her family’s hotel is satisfying, but she’s capable of so much more and it isn’t until she takes on the Morgan wedding that she truly begins to spread her wings. As a bonus, Avery has reconnected with Ry Morgan, a man who pushes her boundaries, makes her feel safe, challenges her, and cares deeply for her.

As the weeks go by, both Ry and Avery face challenges they never expected. Ry’s brothers are actively looking for his mother and younger sister which dredges up memories and emotions best left in the past. Additionally, for the first time in a decade Ry is separated from his twin brother which causes him more anxiety than he would like to admit. In so many ways, Avery eases his troubles and helps Ry more fully settle into life at home. For Avery, being at the ranch is both exhilarating and terrifying. She loves the work she’s doing and wants to take on more responsibility, but being near the horses is emotionally draining. At every turn, Ry encourages Avery and helps her overcome a deep-seated fear that has kept her paralyzed for years. As the two help one another, a deep and abiding love years in the making blossoms.

The Bottom Line: Holy hot cowboys, I am loving this series!!! The Morgan Ranch series gets better with each installment and Ry’s story is no exception. Of the Morgan boys, Ry’s story is by far the most tragic as events with his mother come to light and he deals with the very real possibility of seeing her again. His journey would be far, far harder were it not for Avery who stands by him through thick and thin. Avery and Ry together are about as perfect as it gets. Though they face a few bumps in the road, there isn’t any huge, relationship-ending drama with these two and I found that to be quite refreshing. As always, the characters from past reads make appearances which only serves to enhance the overall story, the dialogue is quick, the naughty bits are delicious and appropriate to the characters/story, and the book specific and series plots are evolving. If you haven’t started reading this series yet, get on it! Kate Pearce is killing it with the Morgan Ranch series and I am stoked to see what happens next. ( )