Jan Bowles sure knows how to write an erotic romance!
BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER is a hot erotic romance that set my heart rate soaring. The author knows how to blend the sensual content with the right amount of plot to make the story not only erotic but interesting, and I couldn't put it down.
This erotic novella was really enjoyable. The plot was one that was both interesting and realistic. Rebecca is a woman who's had her self-esteem stripped away from her by a degrading father and then an uncaring fiancé. She's ready to make a new life for herself in America. She meets a man who's pushing all of her buttons and she's finally able to find the sensual woman she never thought she could be.
Jed is a single father who's lived mostly for his daughter. But Rebecca calls to him, and he sees what she is hiding under all of her stuffy clothes--a vibrant, sexual woman. The chemistry between Jed and Rebecca is tangible. He's a sexy alpha male and much different than any men she encountered in England. And when they finally come together, the sex between them sizzles.
The sex scenes were steamy and erotic, but underneath, there was a tenderness that hinted at a greater depth to their feelings than just sexual. I do want to note that there is one sex scene that has anal sex in it just in case there are those who would rather not read that.
The plot was gripping and realistic. I liked the way the author handled the fact that Jed was a single father. He never neglected his duties as a father, and little Annie did provide some obstacles in their relationship just as it possibly would in real life. I think that added a dose of reality to the book that made it that much more enjoyable. I felt that the relationship was a bit rushed in the end, but that didn't detract from the story for me at all.
So, realistic plot, great characters, including a sexy alpha cowboy (YUM), and very hot sex. I don't think I could ask for much more. I've enjoyed all of the books I've read by Jan Bowles so far, and I look forward to reading more of her in the future!
Reviewed by Rho
for The Romance Reviews
