Book Review: Rock Hard Cowboy by Christina Hovland

Mile High Matched Book 0.5

A supercouple for Christmas.

Rock 'n' roll cowboy Tucker McKay's muse has left the building. Returning to his roots at his Colorado ranch might be the inspiration he needs, and he's done everything he can to ensure his reputation shines for his eventual return to the public eye, should his muse show up again. Ready to leave town, he's not prepared for the paparazzi frenzy after a starlet falls face down on his lap at L.A.'s trendiest new night club. 

America's Sweetheart, Mackenzie Bennett's career is on the rocks after a few lackluster movies damaged her studio appeal. She needs something to change, and fast. What she does not need is the firestorm that ensues after an ill-fated spill is caught on camera. Spending Christmas in Colorado with the man she publicly embarrassed is her only option to turn around the bad press.

While a fake relationship might drum up the publicity needed to save both of their careers, a small-town family Christmas may be just what they both need to figure out what truly matters...

Buy Rock Hard Cowboy for a steamy, laugh-out-loud Christmas romance!

**Note: Rock Hard Cowboy was originally published as part of the Christmas with a Colorado Cowboy boxed set.

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My Review:

The secondary characters stole the show in this book. Tucker and Kenzie are adorable together, however it’s Tucker’s family where this story really sparkled for me. The fake relationship has always been one of my favorite romance themes, but nobody seems to be able to upend a classic quite the way this author does. Two battered hearts trying to protect themselves and want nothing to do with real feelings. A fake relationship should be a walk in the park for Tucker and Kenzie except for all those pesky “real feelings” that keep getting in the way. Their story is as sweet as the season it takes place in. I don’t care that I’m not reading this at the right time for Christmas. A little bit of that holiday magic was just what I needed.

I read a borrowed copy of this book.