From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jessie Evans.

Even sweet cowboys have a sinful side…

Robert Lawson—Bubba to his friends—is six feet, four inches of tall, dark, and handsome cowboy, with a panty-melting voice and a face made to launch a country music career. But when his family’s ranch hands go down with the flu, Robert cancels his high-profile auditions in Austin, and returns home to Lonesome Point to help out. Fortune and fame are all well and good, but family and friends come first. Besides, he’s ready to enjoy some off-the-clock time with his manager, a woman who has him dying to show her what a good man can do to a woman when he’s given permission to be bad.

Marisol Medina has been looking for her golden ticket since she became a country music manager. A scandal with one of her clients nearly destroyed her, but now she's close to launching an artist who will make her career. Robert Lawson has it all—talent, charisma, and a naughty side the flicks all of Marisol’s kinkier switches. But Robert is off limits. She refuses to mix business and pleasure, even if it will be hell resisting temptation while spending a week at the Lawson family ranch, doing her best to convince Robert to ditch the saddle and embrace his future as a star.

But as Marisol and Robert grow closer and the passion between them ignites, Marisol must decide if fear is stronger than love, or if a chance at forever is worth breaking all her rules.




Bubba is such a sweet, strong, loving, humble guy. He is there when others need him and loyal to his friends and family. But he is also a bit dominant and alpha too. He knows what he wants in a relationship and is not afraid to pursue it and is not afraid of commitment. But is confused and conflicted due to mixed signals and challenges. And he is also torn between following his own dreams and family commitments.
It was told in both Bubba and Marisol's points of view allowing us to see into their inner thoughts, feelings, and fears. The couple was likable and had chemistry, but I felt the pacing was a bit fast especially the relationship aspect of it. But it was still another fun, sweet, romantic read in this series with a little mystery and painful history.

Bubba is a loyal, fun, good ol’ boy who secretly wants a career in country music. But that choice is one his family won’t agree with, so his trips to Austin for gigs and meetings are hidden by stories of vacations and visiting friends. 

Marisol is hiding a secret from her past, just trying to move on and forget. She is terrified Robert will react the same way her family did, turning his back on her in embarrassment and shame if he finds out. But jumping into a relationship with him will make it hard to keep her secret safe.

As sweet as they both are, the both like a little spice in bed. But with her past, I was surprised at the speed at which they explored their desires. Granted, there was nothing over the top or truly shocking, but that she was able to hide her apprehension and not discuss her past with Bubba until the point where she has to surprised me. 

They had challenges from multiple angles -- their secrets, their families, and Bubba’s career. As I read, the secrets were never far from my mind, with little hints dropped here and there to continue to remind readers that Marisol is hiding something but until that big reveal happens, it’s kept nicely fogged (and what a reveal that was). 

While this is the second in the Lonesome Point series, it would read just as well on it’s own. The story isn’t connected to the first one, though several of the characters do overlap. Mia and Sawyer, and Tulsi and Clem play roles throughout this story, but their backstories are not important to understand what is going on it town for Robert and Marisol’s story. 

But having read the first book, and now Saddles and Sin as well, I am anticipating Diamonds and Dust, especially with the bits and pieces that were dropped in this book. Tulsi is so sweet, and Clem so cute, that I can’t wait to find out what led up to them being in their current situation.

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.