Cold Heart, Warm Cowboy by Caitlin Crews

A game of pretend with the highest stakes of all in the latest novel of breathtaking romance from USA Today bestselling author Caitlin Crews

Ty Everett ran off to the rodeo when he turned eighteen and has been riding bulls ever since… until his last fall causes partial amnesia and he must return to Cold River Ranch to figure out what comes next. But how can he pick his next move when he can’t remember how he got here in the first place—much less the beautiful woman who appears at the ranch, claims she knows him, and warms his cold heart for the first time since he woke up in the hospital?

Rodeo Queen Hannah Monroe gave up her crown for Ty Everett, and her innocence. What she wants from Ty now is a divorce. But Ty can’t remember her—or their secret wedding, or even the son she never meant to hide from him—and Hannah is torn. How can she leave the man she can’t forget and still loves despite herself? And even if she’s willing to start over, what will happen when the truth comes out?

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆
3.5 stars

This is the second book in the series, although I have to admit this was the first that I have read. There was enough detail to ensure that I knew enough of the romance from book one, but I may have got more in-depth knowledge of the death of the brothers' father.

I found this story to start very slowly, and as the two leads both tell us the story through their inner voice a lot, it got a bit frustrating at times. However, with Ty that made a lot of sense, given his hidden memory loss. And the confusion which a lot of thoughts can create worked really effectively.

The storyline was clever, once we got to the crux of the abandonment and hurt that Hannah had felt – and seeing her rise above the expectations that she has had placed on her was satisfying. It was an interesting insight into the loneliness of the rodeo queen role – which is not one that is often examined in cowboy romances. With cowboys it is all about friendship, so that was a rather sad thought – but now she has a chance to have girlfriends and it was rather sweet to watch.

After a slow start, I think this had an interesting and satisfying conclusion.

USA Today bestselling, RITA-nominated, and critically-acclaimed author Caitlin Crews has written more than ninety-five books – and counting. She’s won fans with her Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Dare, and contemporary cowboy books as well as the romance, women’s fiction, chick lit, and work-for-hire young adult novels she writes as Megan Crane. She loves contemporary romance in all its forms, from cowboys to military heroes and beyond – including her take on futuristic Vikings, outlaw bikers, and fairy tale princes. She has a Masters and Ph.D. in English Literature, has taught creative writing classes in places like UCLA Extension’s prestigious Writers’ Program, and is always available to give workshops (or her opinion). She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her comic book artist husband, though, at any given time, she is likely to either be huddled in a coffee shop somewhere or off traveling the world. Preferably both.

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Untamed by Caitlin Crews

Businesswoman Lucinda’s deal with sexy hotel owner Jason Kaoki goes awry when he takes their negotiations from the boardroom to the bedroom. Can Lucinda keep her eyes on the prize when Jason turns up the heat?

Book three in the Hotel Temptation series by USA Today bestselling author Caitlin Crews!

Lucinda Graves is a razor-sharp businesswoman who wants to add a tropical St. George hotel to her growing property empire—and she always gets what she wants. The only obstacle in her way is the devastatingly handsome owner, Jason Kaoki, who’s determined to negotiate the way he knows best: in the bedroom.

She’s never liked mixing business with pleasure, but the fiery attraction between them is undeniable, so this time Lucinda is more than happy to play Jason’s game—especially if it means she gets her prized hotel when the thrills are all over.

However, as Jason raises the bar with each suggestive dare, ice queen Lucinda finds it harder and harder to keep her cool. She was sure she could handle the no-string terms of his tantalizing deal and keep her feelings in check… but he knows how to push her buttons in all the right ways!

Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book in the series – and whilst you don't have to have read the others, I would recommend you do, as they will go a long way to explain Jason's attitude! They are really good reads too, and I am writing my review assuming you do know the backstory.

Jason was left a remote island with an empty, decrepit hotel on it, unlike his three half siblings... but he finds himself hiding out on the island after his mother suggested he was developing some of his father's bad habits. As he abhors that very notion, solitude and abstinence are his life for now. Until his peace is shattered by Lucinda. She may not be the first to the island, but definitely the first to penetrate his walls.

From the very first moment that the very pale, red headed Lucinda lands on the island, she has to wear her "fake it ‘til you make it" look. And her immediate attraction to Jason isn't helping, making her question her professional ethics. Little did she expect to love the place and it would seem, fall for the man. But all that is warm and beautiful is not always as it seems, and these two have some growing up to do, before they are really ready for each other.

This is another hot romance, which also brings more understanding and closure to the half-siblings.

Caitlin Crews discovered her first romance novel at the age of twelve and has since began her life-long love affair with romance novels, many of which she insists on keeping near her at all times. She currently lives in California, with her animator/comic book artist husband and their menagerie of ridiculous animals.

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Unleashed by Caitlin Crews

She has fantasies…

Now he’s bringing them to life!

Notorious seducer Thor Ragnarsson runs the scandalous Hotel Viking in Reykjavik, where tourists go to fulfill their wildest fantasies. When straitlaced American professor Margot Cavendish gets snowed in while studying Icelandic sex culture, Thor challenges her inhibitions with some very hands-on research—soon she’s exploring every inch of his delicious body. It’s only one night of passion, but when the snowstorm clears they’re left aching for more…

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance – some power exchange

Thor is a hotelier who is known for his sexual prowess. Despite being known for his sexual exploits, he realizes that he has never truly been in a relationship that was give on both sides.

Margot is a professor who is doing research and in doing that, she goes to Thor's hotel to explore the whys and hows of people's sexual appetites.

This story is not super well-developed. It's more about analyzing the attraction that Thor and Margot have with each other. They have some very intense and steamy scenes, but the overall story is mainly snippets between their sexual exploits.

I think that this would have been a five-star story for me if there had been more about their individual selves. However, I enjoyed the dynamic between them too. Each was able to be a better self with each other in their lives.


Mary – ☆☆☆☆
American professor Margot Cavendish is in Iceland to learn the sexual culture, but she was not ready to be taught the things about herself that Thor teaches her.

Thor Ragnarsson runs the Hotel Viking in Reykjavik, where all you fantasies of the flesh can come true. When he gets around Margot, he wants his own fantasies to become real.

These two are total opposites and they work hard at not wanting the other. Margot doesn't think love is worth it and Thor knew after one night that he was in love, but he needed to prove to her that love was worth it.

I love the heat and passion between these two but would have like more story development, more background, or more future, I don't know, just something more. It seemed all about her research and not them most of the time.

Anyway, if you are looking for a quick, steamy story, then bring along something cool to drink, sit in front of the A/C or a fan, and read this one. It is a really good story.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆☆
This is such a hot read that I am surprised the Icelandic glaciers haven't all melted! Thor and Margot are such unlikely bedfellows, yet from an interview which is extended due to a snow storm, they burn up the sheets.

Margot is intellectual and inexperienced, whereas Thor is world-weary and very cynical. She may research sexual issues but has very little practical knowledge. Thor most certainly has the knowledge, but as a recreational act... so when feelings get involved, they are both thrown!

This is a super sexy read because it does engage both the brain and the heart... have a cold drink to hand (at least!).


Dawn – ☆☆☆
It took me a while to get into this book, but when I did it was a pretty hot read.

Straight-laced professor Margot Cavendish is in Iceland doing research on the sexual cultures and feminism. That's what brings her to Hotel Viking, where she meets Thor Ragnarsson.

The couple couldn't be more different; however, when they get to the bedroom, the sparks start to fly.

Like I said, the book is pretty hot and an easy read. I would have liked a little more character development.

Overall a three-star read for me.

Caitlin Crews discovered her first romance novel at the age of twelve and has since began her life-long love affair with romance novels, many of which she insists on keeping near her at all times. She currently lives in California, with her animator/comic book artist husband and their menagerie of ridiculous animals.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Unleashed (Hotel Temptation #1) by Caitlin Crews to read and review.