{"product_id":"a-thorn-in-the-saddle-paperback","title":"A Thorn in the Saddle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebekah Weatherspoon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Romance of Fall\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSet on a Black-owned luxury dude ranch with a fairy tale twist, the third Cowboys of California romance from award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon captivates with a modern take on Beauty and the Beast, as a brawny rancher and a brainy beauty find themselves in a beast of a predicament...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRanch owner Jesse Pleasant always felt too big for his desert town--literally--and too brutish to fit in with his charming, cowboy brothers. After his temper gets the best of him one time too many, he's ready to accept the truth: he's cursed to be alone. But when the Senate selection committee comes looking for a man of his public standing, he knows this might be his chance to prove to his family and friends that he can keep his cool, all while giving back to his community. There's only one problem. While Jesse definitely has a mind for business, his people skills are more than lacking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormer tech consultant Lily-Grace Leroux has had it up to her hat with hot-tempered men who think they know what's best, especially a big headed rancher set on keeping her widowed father from dating his grandmother. But after Lily-Grace learns of Jesse's softer side during a painfully awkward showing at a community date auction, one thing becomes clear; while Jesse Pleasant is not ready to run for public office, he might be ready for love. Against her better judgement and despite their rocky start, Lily-Grace warms to the sparks flying between them. She never dreamed they would build their own connection, one destined for its own happily ever after . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Cowboys of California\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A gorgeous country setting, engaging multicultural characters, and sweet but passionate love scenes makes this a charming start.\" \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED REVIEW for \u003ci\u003eA Cowboy to Remember \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This steamy fairy tale shines by serving realistic conflict alongside swoon-worthy romance.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED REVIEW for \u003ci\u003eIf the Boot Fits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah Weatherspoon\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi award-winning romance author and the creator of WOCinRomance.com, an online resource for discovering romances written by women and non-binary people of color. Raised on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy in Southern New Hampshire, Rebekah has BA in English with a concentration in Shakespearean works. She now lives in Southern California and can be found online at RebekahWeatherspoon.com and on Twitter at @rdotspoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 6.9 x 4.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758700888352,"sku":"9781496725424","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/56464ecb451405161b2a6eb33be90f8d.webp?v=1780133132","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-thorn-in-the-saddle-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}