Review: Tetons by Morning

TETONS BY MORNING by Lucy Kubash

Fiction, Contemporary Romance

5*****

Blurb: After a whirlwind summer romance, Casey Girard marries ex-rodeo champ Chance McCord and settles at the North Star, his family’s Wyoming ranch. Certain their love will last forever, she secretly harbors fear he will return to the rodeo circuit. Chance never wanted the responsibility of running the ranch. When circumstances force him into that role, he must protect the North Star Legacy, as well as keep his promises to Casey. Loving and protecting her and his stepson are what matter most in his life. But when their tragic pasts come back to haunt them, their love is tested to the limit. How will a summer romance survive the depths of winter?

THOUGHTS: This book takes up where the first one left off. Though you don’t need to have read the first one, I strongly suggest that you do – you won’t be disappointed and it will add a lot to this one. When you first start reading this one, you may think it’s an old-fashioned historical western. It is a “western” in that it takes place on a ranch in Wyoming, but it takes place in today’s world. Speaking of worlds, the author does an amazing job putting us there on the ranch and in the surrounding area. In this book, Casey and Chance are getting used to being married, living on the ranch, and dealing with all the doubts and worries and challenges that go along with that life. There are storms (a lot of storms!!) to deal with, the bitter cold, the dry heat (and fire danger), wild animals, and more. But there are also good times like the birth of a new foal, holidays, laughter and friends. Casey and Chase both have to come to grips with their pasts and the tragedies that led them to this place and time. But sometimes, fear and doubt can be overwhelming. On both their parts. But somehow, they manage and get to their HEA in the end. Definitely recommended. And do yourself a favor and pick up the first one “Chance’s Return” to get the whole experience of Chance, Casey, and the people at North Star Ranch.