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Review: A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese Ryan

January 21, 2023 Deanna | OkieDreams

He’s Texas. She’s Hollywood.

…and together they’re playing with fire!

Dionna Reed is in Royal, Texas, to help plan her starlet bestie’s wedding. But when the bride and groom bail, all the planning falls to Dionna…and the too-hot, too-sexy best man who’s convinced Texas can outdo Hollywood for this wedding event of the year. Well, bring it on, cowboy.

Tripp Noble has one week to convince city-slicker Dionna that Royal is the perfect place for his cousin’s wedding—all the while keeping his hands off the gorgeous maid of honor.

But cowboys don’t always follow the rules…

Review: Rodeo Rebel by Joanne Rock

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Deanna | OkieDreams

“Find out for yourself if I’m as bad as everyone says.”

When infamous bull rider Gavin Kingsley finds out he’s been disinherited, he wants answers—and Lauryn Hamilton, his father’s former employee and the local sheriff’s daughter, may have them.

Participating in a charity bachelor auction for Lauryn’s horse rescue is the perfect opportunity for Gavin to find what he’s looking for…even if he has to seduce the truth out of her.

When bad boy Gavin unlocks sweet Lauryn’s rebellious side, he may be roped into more than he bargained for.

Upcoming titles in this series: Rodeo Rebel, The Rancher’s Plus-One, Alaskan Blackout

Harlequin Desire May 2022 Releases

May 1, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

From bachelor auctions and wedding destinations to one-night stands and unexpected heirs, these six Harlequin Desire May 2022 releases have a little bit of everything….and then some.

New Release ~ The Innocent’s One-Night Proposal

February 22, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

Stepping into Castor Xenakis’s mansion, Glory Albright is completely out of her depth. Yet if she’s to fund her sister’s urgent medical treatment, she can’t fail. Glory must make a bargain with the gorgeous playboy whose name is synonymous with scandal…

Destination Wedding Series

January 21, 2022February 20, 2023 Deanna | OkieDreams

Learn more about Harlequin Desire author Katherine Garbera’s upcoming Destination Wedding series and pre-order your copies of each of the three upcoming books now. Look for The Wedding Dare, The One with the Wedding, and Secrets of a Wedding Crasher in February, March, and April 2022.

The Perfect Fake Date Review

January 20, 2022February 13, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

In The Perfect Fake Date, two childhood best friends become so much more. Yet the road before them is littered with doubt, and neither one of them are exactly sure where they fit with the other.

Deanna’s Review ~ 8 Recent Reads

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

8 Recent Reads is a mini book review post about some of the books I read and enjoyed the last couple of months. These books include Amari and the Night Brothers, Back in the Texan’s Bed, The Rancher’s Wager, The Vineyard at Painted Moon, Dragon Revealed, The Reckoning, Halfway to the Grave, and Desperate Measures.

The Wife He Needs by Brenda Jackson (Review)

February 20, 2021April 17, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

Bestselling author Brenda Jackson returns with a brand new Westmoreland Legacy series, The Outlaws. In this book, Garth Outlaw goes looking for a wife…but finds the woman he never saw coming instead.

White Chicken Chili Recipe (Review)

February 20, 2021February 27, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Harlequin posted their first episode of Harlequin Books and Cooks, a new YouTube cooking show where the host, Princess Elmore, cooks a dish with a featured author. This week, Princess and guest author, Brenda Jackson, made White Chicken Chili. Since I’ve personally never made it or tried it, I thought I would make it and share my efforts here in a new feature called, Cooking with Harlequin. I can’t promise I will always cook the recipes or even like them once I do try them, but I might do both, who knows. Either way, I think it’s a fun new show and a great way to get to know some wonderful authors in a brand new way.

Copper Ridge Series by Maisey Yates (Series Saturday)

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

Over the years, I’ve read a lot of series books, whether connected by characters, community, location, or something else equally enchanting. Some of my favorite authors have written multiple series, which I have loved, own and still read consistently today. One of these authors is Maisey Yates, and one of these series is Copper Ridge.

Taking on the Billionaire by Robin Covington (Book Review)

January 30, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

With Taking on the Billionaire, bestselling author Robin Covington introduces Harlequin Desire readers to a brand new series, Redhawk Reunion. Though Covington has published with other publishers in the past, this is the author’s first book with Harlequin publishing imprints. Meet Adam Redhawk and Tess Lynch…. will the woman he can’t resist be his downfall?

Mesa Falls The Rancher (Book Review)

January 18, 2021January 19, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

His secrets are safe with no one, especially the woman who sets him on fire…

Ranching tycoon Miles Rivera has always kept the secrets of Mesa Falls Ranch under wraps—until desire trumps good sense. Because when he catches social media star Chiara Campagna snooping during a charity gala, he doesn’t kick her out—he sleeps with her! Can he trust the stunning influencer as the tangled web of desire and deception ensnares them both?

Harlequin Desire January 2021 Releases

January 1, 2021February 21, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

Harlequin Desire January 2021 releases include two debut Desire authors: Intimate Negotiations by Nicki Night and Scandal in the VIP Suite by Nadine Gonzalez. Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.

The Forbidden Brother by Joanne Rock (Review)

August 3, 2018July 28, 2019 Deanna | OkieDreams

One night of passion, mistaken identity…and unmistakable consequences! The Forbidden Brother by Joanne Rock came out in July and after a web-host move, we are finally able to post our review for it. So if you’re looking for something new to read this weekend, check out our review for our thoughts, book details, and purchase information.

The Romantic Allure of the Cowboy

June 21, 2018July 21, 2018 Deanna | OkieDreams

Special Feature: The Romantic Allure of the Cowboy – How romance authors work to bring these sexy heroes to life. Inside, we share our interviews with authors Maisey Yates, Lori Wilde, Jennifer Ryan, Catherine Mann, and Joanne Rock. Find out what they had to say and more!

Savannah’s Secrets by Reese Ryan (Review)

April 4, 2018September 25, 2018 Deanna | OkieDreams

Falling for the boss, or taking him down?

Meet and fall in love with Savannah Carlisle and Blake Abbott in SAVANNAH’S SECRETS by Reese Ryan. (Book Review)

Catherine Mann Begins New Eight Book Series With The Baby Claim

February 4, 2018January 27, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

Catherine Mann begins new eight book series with The Baby Claim. From a family feud to a one night stand ending in heartbreak. The Baby Claim tells the story of rugged oil tycoon Broderick Steele and his ex-lover, Glenna Mikkelson-Powers. The Baby Claim is out now in e-book and out in paperback on Feb 6 2018.

Naima Simone inks three book contract with Harlequin Desire

January 3, 2018November 4, 2021 Deanna | OkieDreams

USA Today Bestselling author Naima Simone inks three book contract with harlequin desire for a series about three alpha billionaires at a charity gala during a blackout in Chicago.

The Rancher’s Baby by Maisey Yates (Review)

January 3, 2018April 2, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams

Today on Okie Dreams, we share our book review of THE RANCHER’s BABY by Maisey Yates. In THE RANCHER’S BABY, New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates explores what happens when best friends suddenly become more and what holding onto grief can do to a man…and a friendship.

Eight Book Covers That Caught My Eye (01-01-2018 Cover Love)

January 1, 2018July 30, 2018 Deanna | OkieDreams

Today, the first day of 2018, I’m posting my first Cover Love collection of eight gorgeous Young Adult and Category Romance covers that recently caught my eye. This will be an ongoing feature here at Okie Dreams and will include all manner of book covers. Today’s covers include books by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Sara Holland, Katie McGarry, Catherine Mann, Marie Ferrarella, and Dani Wade.