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  • By: Jennifer Ryan
  • Narrator: Coleen Marlo
  • Category: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance
  • Length: 9 hours 25 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: February 23, 2016
  • Language: English
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Stone Cold Cowboy Audiobook Summary

With their hearts’ desires on the line, nothing can stop the Montana Men

Sadie Higgins has a bad habit of bailing her brother out of trouble. But when he rustles a herd of cattle from the tough, honorable Kendrick brothers, it’s Sadie who’s in for it. Because the cowboy tracking them down is big, silent, and forbidding as hell.

Rory Kendrick is on the hunt to find out who’s been stealing from him. When he stumbles upon Sadie in the woods, he barely recognizes the quiet, vulnerable beauty who has always taken his breath away. His mission shifts in an instant: He will do anything it takes to keep her safe . . . and make her his.

Sadie has always protected her family–no matter the price. But when Rory ropes her heart, she’s forced to take a look at her life and make a dangerous choice–one that could cost, or gain, her everything.

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Stone Cold Cowboy Audiobook Narrator

Coleen Marlo is the narrator of Stone Cold Cowboy audiobook that was written by Jennifer Ryan

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ryan writes suspenseful contemporary romances about everyday people who do extraordinary things. Her deeply emotional love stories are filled with high stakes and higher drama, love, family, friendship, and the happily-ever-after we all hope to find.

Jennifer lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three children. When she finally leaves those fictional worlds, you’ll find her in the garden, playing in the dirt and daydreaming about people who live only in her head, until she puts them on paper.

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Stone Cold Cowboy Full Details

Narrator Coleen Marlo
Length 9 hours 25 minutes
Author Jennifer Ryan
Category
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date February 23, 2016
ISBN 9780062448835

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The publisher of the Stone Cold Cowboy is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Contemporary, Fiction, Romance

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The publisher of the Stone Cold Cowboy is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062448835.

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Goodreads Reviews

Beth

February 12, 2016

Let’s just say, I got way more than I expected from Stone Cold Cowboy.I was expecting a sweet and endearing cowboy romance with maybe a little cattle and horse play…but the raw intensity, brutal and sadistic attacks and heart felt emotion was a complete shock to my system.Ryan tells a story of a young woman, Sadie, struggling to keep her family together even when its ravaged by addictions, death and illness. The lengths Sadie will go to save those she loves only to be betrayed and left for dead made for amazing storyline.Rory becomes her rescuer, but a woman who has given so much does she have any more to give? For all she's given, Rory and his family finally give her back what she's been giving her entire life.This story was jarring; I didn’t expect it. That’s not to say it wasn’t a welcome shake up, it just totally took me by surprise. I really became entrenched in Sadie’s struggles and by that alone, I highly enjoyed Stone Cold Cowboy. I did have a little trouble justifying a few of Sadie’s choices, especially after the all she endured. Beyond Sadie’s lack of rational thought towards certain individuals, Stone Cold Cowboy was unique, unexpected and quite riveting.I received this ARC copy of Stone Cold Cowboy from Avon in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication Feb. 23, 2016.My Rating: 4 StarsWritten by: Jennifer RyanSeries: Montana MenMass Market Paperback: 384 pagesPublisher: Avon Publication Date: February 23, 2016ISBN-10: 0062435329ISBN-13: 978-0062435323Genre: Romantic SuspenseAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Cowb...Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stone...For Reviews and More Check out: http://tometender.blogspot.com

Lover of Romance

March 03, 2016

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance Summary Sadie Higgins has had to bail her brother continually out of trouble. But his latest altercation involves stealing cows from the Kendricks. So Sadie goes after Connor hoping that she can change his mind and get whatever he has stolen returned back to the rightful owners. But when she finds him and confronts him, he is with a band of others. But Sadie is in over her head. Because the so called leader of the group, is viscious. He strings her up in the woods and wraps her body with barbed wire and leaves her there. Rory Kendrick on the search for his missing cows, stumbles upon Sadie, who is barely alive. He rescues her and aids her in healing. Rory has always wanted Sadie, but has never initaited any kind of romantic entanglement with her until now. Rory wants her, but he also needs her. As the circumstances with Sadie's father and brother erupt so does the love between them. Will Sadie be able to make the right choose between her brother and the man she has come to love more than life? The Hero Rory Kendrick, along with his other three brothers, became orphans when their parents were killed in a avalanche. They were raised by their grandfather and work together on the ranch. Rory is the oldest, full of responsibilities and very serious minded. His brother nickname him the "monk". Even though he has had enjoyed the company of a woman on occasion, he has never had a real relationship until he stumbles upon Sadie. Rory is hard working, responsible, duty bound and loyal. Family is everything to him, and he will do anything to protect Sadie even from her reckless brother. Rory was one delicious hero, and I honestly couldn't seem to get enough from him. Man was he sexy and loved the whole serious man theme going on here because they usually make the best romantic partners. He is truly wonderful with Sadie and the type of hero you could see yourself wanting to marry---he is that good!! The Heroine Sadie Higgins is in a tough spot where her family is concerned. Her mother passed away when she was young. Her father is currently having severe medical issues he doesn't share with her...but she knows that its bad. Ever since her brother got into drugs, she has had to constantly bail him out of every crime and problem he has gotten into. She is one tough hardworking woman. Works two jobs and takes care of her father. Sadie is probably one of my favorite heroines I have read so far this year. I was very impressed by her from the beginning. Even after what her brother does to her, she has a hard time letting go of wanting to help him. But she also pays his debts, she is honest and caring. She takes responsiblity for Connor even though she didn't commit those crimes but settles any debts she possibly can. She has spunk, is a fighter but I loved the way she embraces her relationship with Rory. Plot and Story Line Stone Cold Cowboy is one hell of a romantic jewel and I savored every moment. Literally, I couldn't put this book down at all it was so damn good. I just wanted morer of Rory and Sadie. This does have a bit of a heart breaking moments, especially there in the beginning. My Goodness...my heart just reached out to Sadie. But when Rory enters the scene....HOLY HANNAH did I fall in love with him at the spot. He is so honorable and good and I wanted more and more of them together. They make a fantastic match and it was so interesting to see them work through issues together, learn to trust one another and not hold things back from each other. Quite refreshing to read a story, where a couple just embraces what they have together and don't fight it or go into denial over what they are feeling.I also had a fun time with Rory's family, most especially his grandfather. His brothers were a hoot, and I loved the great familial bond they share. The brothers tease each other, but they also fight for each other and support one another no matter what!! So admirable and the grandfather. He is darling. Always trying to matchmake his grandsons so they can marry and give him great grand babies. hehe They also accept Sadie instantly, and loved seeing that. They see what she means to Rory from the beginning, and treat her as one of their own which is what she needs. Sadie is definitely going through the ringer emotionally, and Rory is stable and reliable and is exactly the type of support she needs at the right moments.The romance is sweet and charming but powerful!Yes. I love you. With everything that I am, every breath I take, every beat of my heart, I love you.Rory and Sadie have an instant connection to each other, and they build that up. I also loved seeing how Sadie learns to let go of situations that she can't change especially when it comes to her brother Connor. The Cover What a delicious covers and he isn't showing anything!! All covered up but boy does he make that t shirt and jeans look good!! I also love the ranch backdrop as well. Overall View Stone Cold Cowboy was one of the most satisfying romance reads I have ever read!! Boy does this author rock romance....she writes it beautiful, intricately and packs it with enough real emotion to sweep the reader off their feet. SUPERB IN EVERY WAY!! [foogallery id="19240"]

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January 25, 2016

I just love this series. Now on book four, and moving onto the Kendrick brothers after the Bowden boys found their true loves, the Montana Men continue to make me smile, swoon and search for my very own cowboy. Sadie Higgins has always looked out for her brother—even as he spiraled into more and more trouble. But this time, he's gone too far…and Sadie is the one to pay the price. When Rory Kendrick finds a herd of cattle missing from his ranch, he attempts to track the rustlers down, but what he discovers instead changes everything. Rory has always admired Sadie, but never pursued her. Now, with their lives colliding, it becomes impossible to deny their connection. Except something—or someone—still stands in the way of their happiness…and it could cost them their lives. As far as suspenseful romance goes, I've become a big fan of Jennifer Ryan’s. This series, which features handsome cowboys and beautiful, troubled women, always brings the mystery—along with a healthy dose of sexy. But this particular book? It also brought the feels along for the ride. Sadie’s family life, which is far from ideal, was a little bit shattering, and when she experienced a loss, I felt it with her. And by that, I mean I cried. But that's okay, because I also smiled a chunk—especially whenever Rory’s younger brother, Colt made an appearance—and found myself clenching my thighs as this couple overcame their obstacles to find their HEA. Oh, and sighing at the gruff but caring Rory. He's the heart-and-panty melting epitome of strong and silent—and I loved him. Stone Cold Cowboy was fun, heart-pounding, and yes, perhaps a touch cliché, but it was written so well, and featured a handful of likeable secondary characters (including a couple of Bowden cameos that made me a very happy camper), that I found myself swiping pages like the book addict I am. I simply can't wait to continue with this series; Ms. Ryan, that tease, left some things up in the air between Colt and Luna that I'm going to need to get answers for. Plus, Ford, the other Kendrick boy, clearly has a story that needs telling. A story that needs reading…by me. I'm still searching for my own cowboy, after all. ~ Beth, 4.5 stars

Danielle

December 16, 2015

This is the second book I read by Ryan for this series and I really liked this book. Ryan delivers strong characters and a emotional plot that had me in tears more then once. Rory is looking for whoever is stealing his cattle but comes across a gruesome scene that will change his life forever. He's seen Sadie around but never had the nerve to approach her but now that he has her it's for keeps. After Sadie's mother passed away she has been working her ass off to not only keep her brother out of trouble but to take care of her father. Now that Rory and her are getting closer she has some real hard decisions to make and she hopes she makes the right one. Ah man do I love these brothers. They are close which was so sweet yet they had this funny banter I just couldn't get enough of. Rory was an absolute doll considering how grumpy he can be but oh boy I love how fast and hard he fell for Sadie. Sadie was a sweet girl and I love how she wanted to help her brother, took care of her dad, was trying to finish school and just wanted to do the right thing. When her and Rory got together I was like finally now they can stop mooning over each other! This book had a little suspense on what would happen and when? Who are these people and what will these mean for the relationship between the two main characters. I have to say I was pleased with how it was told. Be warned there is so emotional times throughout this story that only made me enjoy it more. It was real, honest and Ryan couldn't have done a better job with these characters emotions during these times. I'm really excited to read more of this series and find out what will happen with Ford and Colts stories. I have a feeling they are going to be good!

Yesenia

March 03, 2016

AHHH!! I didn't want to finish it because then I would have to wait for the next book. I really loved this story, I love all of them. Sadie was such a great sister but It was time for her to let go of her brother he made his mistake and it is too late for him. I do love that she was still hopeful and she was just such a great person. Rory aw man such a hot cowboy! He was big and scary but he was just a teddy bear toward Sadie and shy it was cute. Them together was awesome no drama just family drama but it only made them closer. Can't wait for Colt and Luna's story.

Adria's Musings

March 01, 2016

Originally posted on Adria's Romance Reviews* A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review.Basically Sadie Higgins’ loyalty to family has gotten her into some serious trouble. When she catches her brother stealing cattle from the Kendrick family she tries to stop him but is left in a bad situation in the woods. And when Rory Kendrick comes looking for the missing cattle he finds Sadie instead and gets involved with more than finding out who has been stealing his family’s cattle.Stone Cold Cowboy was the first book by Jennifer Ryan that I’ve read and I liked it. It felt familiar in a good way and had me smiling all the way through.The plot was well written and well developed and to be completely honest, felt like a modern version of an old Western tv show called Bonanza which is one of my favorite shows ever. The Kendrick brothers were like the Cartwright family, honorable, imperfect and close. They worked hard for what they had and never looked down their nose at people less fortunate. That’s what drew me to this story and the quiet but completely reliable Rory. My favorite thing about this character is that he’s such a strong man but the huge responsibility of overseeing a large ranch and caring for his family is starting to wear him out. He doesn’t have time for himself at all yet he continues to be this responsible, caring guy. It’s tough not to fall for someone like that.Sadie was a bit tougher to like for me. I admired her loyalty to her brother but at some point that loyalty becomes stupidity and a death wish when it becomes clear that her brother just doesn’t care about her or her safety. She was stubborn and hell bent on doing things alone even when it was clear she couldn’t handle things alone. I like an independent heroine but being independent and tough also means knowing when you’ve hit your limit and need the help being offered. She had moments of being a damsel in distress but then she also had moments of standing her ground with Rory who had a talent for steamrollering over people when he wanted to take care of them.Jennifer Ryan did such a good job of creating such a stark contrast between Sadie’s loyalty to her family and Rory’s. Both characters loved their family and took responsibility of them but Sadie’s love and loyalty almost got her killed because her family wasn’t worth the effort. Rory’s family by contrast gave that love and loyalty back to him. I loved how well the differences between the two characters’ families were showcased; it was subtle but gave some good backbone to the story and to Rory and Sadie’s personalities. It wasn’t all soft emotions and family history, Sadie’s brother and his criminal activities provided a lot of action, suspense and drama throughout the story and while Sadie loved her brother, I couldn’t find one redeeming quality in the booger. I kept thinking Throw his worthless butt in jail! But that was part of the appeal of Stone Cold Cowboy, having a central conflict that endangers the main characters and any supporting characters.There were quite a few supporting characters too. Characters from previous books made appearance but nothing major was spoiled for me and even though I wasn’t familiar with them, I still found this book easy to follow along with.Final Verdict: Stone Cold Cowboy really had an old Western feel but it was all contemporary. Rory was pretty irresistible with that responsible, selfless, tough but still lonely personality. His romance with Sadie was well told, passionate and balanced out by conflicts brought on by Sadie’s brother. I definitely wouldn’t say “no” to the previous books nor would I hesitate to read future ones.

Kristin

February 18, 2016

Brutal beginning, Ms. Ryan!  I remember sitting in some session, some where, and the speaker noted that an author needs to hook a reader in the first chapter or the book has the potential to fail.  On that point alone, Ms. Ryan ran away with the Stanley Cup, the Heisman, and the Super Bowl trophy in one fell swoop!Sadie Higgins is one helluva a girl.  She has been cleaning up after her little brother's messes ever since he decided to go off the rails after their mother passed away when they were kids.  Sadie works two jobs and takes care of their horses on their ranch because their father has taken ill recently, as well.  But when Sadie tries to save her brother this last time, we truly see how bad things have gotten for this family.Rory Kendrick is the oldest of the Kendrick brothers and the one who has taken care of his younger brothers when their parents died when they were kids.  Rory is the quiet, intimidating type, mostly because he's just a big guy who doesn't smile very often.  He's actually had his eye on Sadie for quite a few years but he's been admiring her quietly from afar.It's only after he stumbles upon Sadie and helps her that these two actually say more than two words to each other.I read in a bunch of other reviews the following sentiment and I had the same thoughts: I was expecting a sweet cowboy romance but I got something completely different and so much more! Ms. Ryan writes a great romance about two people who fall in love under extenuating circumstances and wonder whether that relationship is built on something real or artificial.  How do you know it's real?  So many angles to question when you meet that person that just fits and feels like "home".  Are we going too fast?  Are we wasting time by not moving faster?Ms. Ryan manages to look at all these angles in this one little story.  She's so smart :)And don't forget the messed up brother...  that adds a whole other level of suspense I wasn't expecting.  Sheesh!The writing is tight.  It's a dual POV so we see both sides to the story, appropriate to the scene.  The pace is perfect and there just is not a thing a can complain about.  Why not five stars then?  I guess it just comes down to my personal tastes with books.  I don't gravitate towards heavy subject matter.  Doesn't mean I didn't really enjoy THIS mighty fine book,though. Review appears on

Elizabeth H.

February 25, 2016

What I love about Jennifer Ryan books is that they are family-centered. The stories are real, the emotion is raw and the romance is intense. I’m always emotionally drained after reading the stories but I absolutely love them! Sadie and Rory were beautiful together. Both are devoted to family and have sacrificed greatly for them. They also have a sense of responsibility that is unbending. They couldn’t be a more perfect couple.There are a lot of tough themes in the book that were at times uncomfortable and a little hard to read through but the love Rory and Sadie had for each other eclipsed them all. STONE COLD COWBOY is a solid romance filled with action, danger, intrigue, and lots of love. Love of family, friends and a genuine love of the heart between two people who “get” each other. Jennifer Ryan always delivers a beautiful love story full of hope and heart and I highly recommend this or any of her books!***I was gifted an eBook copy from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. All conclusions reached are my own***

Catherine (The Sassy Bookster)

March 02, 2016

STONE COLD COWBOY starts out with a punch of raw intensity and pretty much delivers more of the same throughout the book. Even with the powerful and unsettling opening chapter, Ms. Ryan still manages to balance out the danger with a sweet and exhilarating romance all the way to the end of the book. Sadie Higgins has spent her whole life trying to take care of her family after her mother's death and no matter how much she does, she's barely keeping her head above water. Between the mounting bills, the upkeep of the ranch, her brother's slide into drug addiction and the cost of his criminal activities, Sadie is pretty much tapped out. The last straw comes when her brother abandons her after she's attacked and left to die by one of his cohorts, but it's also the start of something beautiful in her life and it's now her turn to be pampered and taken care of.Rory Kendrick is on the hunt for cattle rustlers who have been stealing from him but the hunt takes a backseat to protecting Sadie. He's always been interested in her and now he has the perfect chance to keep her safe and happy, no matter the cost.Honestly? I think Sadie was too optimistic about the chances of her brother's rehabilitation and should have cut him loose long before things got that far, but I can't fault her for hoping day after day that the sweet boy she grew up with would find his way back. I loved the Kendrick boys and their grandfather, their fun and delightful relationship, their playful banter and how they opened up their hearts and home to Sadie, as well as supported her in her decision to protect her brother even though he was undeserving of it.STONE COLD COWBOY is a really great story with characters that are easy to relate to and is filled with action, danger, loss and emotion; at times uncomfortable and frustrating, but also carries a powerful message of hope and unconditional love. Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Want more? Subscribe to my Newsletter on The Sassy Bookster.Follow me on Twitter | Tumblr | Bloglovin’. Like my page on Facebook.

Jen

March 02, 2016

Sadie has been through some hard times and deserves all the love in the world. She has been taking care of her father and rescuing her brother for years. When her brother steals cattle from the Kendricks, she tries to stop him, but instead is betrayed and left to die. Rory is out tracking his missing cattle when he comes across a bleeding and unconscious Sadie. He's admired her from afar and after he rescues her, he stays by her side to care for her. Sadie quickly realizes that Rory is actually really sweet and loving underneath the tough and intimidating looks. Their love progresses very quickly, but the circumstances and danger surrounding them have a lot to do with it. There's romance, suspense, heartbreak and danger that had me hooked from the very first chapter! I've enjoyed the previous books in the series with the Bowdens and can't wait for the other two Kendricks to find their match. 4.5 starsI received an ARC via Edelweiss for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.

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