Book Review: Dirty-Talking Cowboy by Stacey Kennedy

Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock, Colorado, after the death of her grandmother. Now she’s inherited a farm full of abused animals and she’s working as a waitress at the local hotspot, Kinky Spurs. The last thing Emma wants in her life is a man, as she’s still recovering from a recent heartbreak. But when a sensual and powerful cowboy, Shep Blackshaw enters her life, Emma begins to want things she shouldn't.

Shep knows sex shouldn’t be on his mind. He’s got a world of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s attempting to save his late father’s cattle ranch, Blackshaw Cattle Company, from foreclosure. But Emma’s heated reactions to his touch make ignoring her impossible. She’s the perfect distraction to make him forget that his father’s company is a sinking ship.

While their nights only heat up, soon emotions become tangled into the mix. Shep’s not only giving Emma the hottest nights of her life, he’s also healing her heart. With every encounter, she forgets her heartbreak. With every naughty adventure, she stops mourning the life she left behind. And with every dirty word whispered from Shep’s mouth, she stops thinking of all the reasons why she shouldn’t fall for him. But when the past comes to claim Emma, she’ll need to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the life she’s grown to love with Shep. How will she say no to forever with a dirty-talking cowboy.

I loved this book! The angst, the heartache, the struggle had me balling. Dirty-Talking Cowboy is a beautiful story with a bit of kink. 

Shep Blackhaw is all alpha cowboy! He taken on his family's responsibilities since his father's sudden passing. Meeting and falling for Emma Monroe was not in his plans but it didn't stop him from roping her in.  

Emma Monroe has returned to River Rock after her grandmother's passing.  She's left her life in New York after a heartbreak. She's hurting, much like the horse she's taken in, Bentley. Bentley is a part of the menagerie of abused animals she's inherited from her grandmother. While in River Rock Emma is set to sort out her life. Shep is very willing to help find her way.

Shep is 100% swoon worthy. He's all cowboy lassoing in Emma and fighting for her until the very end. I love how the author developed the relationship between Emma and Bentley. He was literally her spirit animal.  5 Stars