Time for another western novel but...sadly...it's read by Lidia Dornet. I've heard her a few times before but her narration does appeal to me - puts me off. Gave it a few attempts, but couldn't get past this barrier. ( )

Has suspense, action, and romance. It was perfect! ( )

If you are looking for a steamy romance with some suspense that will draw you into a well written story, Her Renegade Cowboy by Lora Leigh, is the book for you. Lily Donovan has had her share of trauma in the past and it has come back to haunt her. The new farmhand on her cousin’s farm, Levi Roberts, is there under false pretenses sent to protect Lily. They are instantly drawn to each other in a hot and heavy romance. But can Levi protect her and will she forgive him for lying to her? I really want to give this book 5 stars but there were things in the book that weren't very realistic that detracted from the story itself. If you don’t mind if all the little details don’t make complete sense and just want a book that will suck you in with the steamy romance this is a great book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. ( )

REVIEW

Her Renegade Cowboy by Lora Leigh
Moving Violations #3

Levi is considered very good at his job and his job this time is to work undercover and keep Lily Donovan safe from a man who wants to kill her. He is supposed to remain professional and distant, but that idea goes up in smoke soon after they meet when the chemistry between them combusts. This is their story.

What I liked:
* The small town cowboy setting
* Levi: alpha male, takes charge, knows what he wants, military and bedroom skills, capable, intelligent, caring, protective, loves Lily.
* Lily: teacher, trauma survivor, suffers PTSD/Anxiety nightmares, closed off, family oriented, trust issues, loves Levi.
* Jacob & Sallie: from book two…being reminded of their story and seeing them was fun
* Shay: Lily’s sister, says what she thinks, family oriented, strong, independent, not taken with cowboys.
* That most of Jacob’s ranch hands are ex-military
* That Levi and Lily are well matched in more ways than one
* That the bad guy is dealt with successfully
* The small town setting

What I didn’t like:
* The people and events I was meant not to like
* That at time Lily seemed willing to take dangerous/unwise risks

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4 Stars ( )

This is the third book in the Moving Violations series. The main characters are Lily Donovan and Levi Roberts.

Lily is now an elementary school teacher but, while she was a college student, she was groomed and assaulted by her psychology professor who was a serial rapist building up to be a serial killer. Lily was almost his second murder victim but escaped and testified against him resulting in his prison sentence. Her role was kept quiet. No one but her sister and a cousin's wife knows what happened.

However, now professor Graham Brisbee has escaped from prison and Lily refuses to go into protective custody. Former Army Ranger and current Deputy Marshal Levi Roberts is sent undercover to watch over her and be on the lookout for Brisbee.

The two fall in love and have lots of hot sex almost before they have a conversation. In between the very descriptive sex scenes both feel guilty about keeping secrets from the other. When Levi's identity is outed, Lily naturally feels betrayed and is determined to have nothing further to do with Levi. Meanwhile, Levi is willing to do anything to apologize because Lily is the first woman he has ever wanted to have a long-term relationship with.

Then Brisbee shows up, kidnaps Lily's sister and demands Lily come to him. Levi has to find her before it's too late.

If you like your romantic suspense filled with sex scenes, this is the book for you. ( )