Shoulda Been a Cowboy (Rough Riders, #7)
Lorelei James
The bigger they are, the harder they fall in love. Rough Riders, Book 7 Soldier Cameron McKay has found his niche, and it ain t ropin steers and wearin spurs. His deputy sheriff job, plus battle injuries that ended his military career, keep him right where he wants to be: Off the ranch and away from his family s pity. His darkest war memories are on lockdown, leaving him skeptical he ll ever find a woman who wants a man who s less than whole. Domini Katzinski has had to control every aspect of her life since age eleven, when she was orphaned in the Ukraine. Watching others relationships crumble has convinced her to focus on the short-term and find a take-charge man to whom she can relinquish total sexual control. Cam fits the bill: gorgeous, with a brooding vulnerability no one else seems to see. Plus, he has his own handcuffs. Once Cam gets over his surprise that sweet, shy Domini wants to be dominated, he is back to issuing orders. Their passion is as hot as a rocket-propelled grenade and if Domini has her way, it s a one-shot deal. Cam wants more, and launches a full-out sensual assault until tragedy strikes, forcing him to change tactics as he tries to keep past demons from blowing their future together all to hell "
Publication Year: 2009
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0 0First, I want to give my appreciation to Lorelei James for acknowledging the realities of some of what veterans go through. In this case, I’m not talking about PTSD and the emotional side of things. There is one small exchange between Cam and his Army buddy where they address the fact that, although there is a lot of technology out there when it comes to prosthesis, those injured in the military do not get those high-tech arms and legs. In fact, most insurance (not just military) won’t pay for such things. So, when a soldier loses a limb and people make comments about how realistic and functional prosthesis now are, just know that is not what your average vet is getting fitted with.
As for this story, it’s wonderful. I was so proud of Domini and how she would stand up for herself. Sure, she didn’t always speak up about what she wanted. When it came to people trying to use her as a doormat her voice can be heard. Domini is the first to point out that shy does not equal meek.
The beginning of this book, when Cam and Domini are first hooking up, is great. They have wonderful chemistry from the very beginning. Actually, they’ve had chemistry since before the beginning since they are in previous books. Things get super real about halfway through though, and then the love really comes through. There were quite a few tears shed during this one. Some were happy tears, some were not. But I love when a book can get that kind of emotion from me.
See my full review at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/shoulda-been-a-cowboy-book-review-2/
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