A Return to Me/Masters and Mercenaries Novella (Lexi Blake Crossover Collection Book 4)
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jenneth
Emily Young is living her dream of becoming a country star. She is on tour and gaining popularity. Cooper Townsend is her old friend and hometown boy that comes to visit her at a show. And underlying crushes, sexual tension, and chemistry cannot be contained.
Cooper is charming, handsome, and known for being a good guy. He has longed to find his own soul mate and has had his heart broken. Emily has been his friend for a long time and has crushed on him too, but she has her own big dreams. She is sweet, spunky, and talented. She is an up-and-comer and ready to live her country star dreams. She does not really have time for distractions. And Coop is a rancher in their tiny hometown of Bell Buckle that she hightailed out of.
They find themselves anticipating, waiting, and going different directions. But they can't stop the way they make each other feel.
Will getting one dream ruin her chances of achieving the other one?
And if they did not have enough challenges, Emily starts getting threats. Cooper wants to protect her and brings in reinforcements from McKay-Taggart security team to try to get to the bottom of it and keep her safe.
This fast-paced novella has danger, suspense, mystery, steam, and sweetness. It is insta-lovey and there is not much relationship development, but they did have history and knew each other as friends first. The couple is totally likable and have good chemistry and rapport. And their personal backgrounds are well developed. I enjoyed getting more with all of the characters from the series, and I liked her bodyguard, Wade. I really enjoyed the epilogue that seemed to help tie up the series and left me smiling.
Cooper is charming, handsome, and known for being a good guy. He has longed to find his own soul mate and has had his heart broken. Emily has been his friend for a long time and has crushed on him too, but she has her own big dreams. She is sweet, spunky, and talented. She is an up-and-comer and ready to live her country star dreams. She does not really have time for distractions. And Coop is a rancher in their tiny hometown of Bell Buckle that she hightailed out of.
They find themselves anticipating, waiting, and going different directions. But they can't stop the way they make each other feel.
Will getting one dream ruin her chances of achieving the other one?
And if they did not have enough challenges, Emily starts getting threats. Cooper wants to protect her and brings in reinforcements from McKay-Taggart security team to try to get to the bottom of it and keep her safe.
This fast-paced novella has danger, suspense, mystery, steam, and sweetness. It is insta-lovey and there is not much relationship development, but they did have history and knew each other as friends first. The couple is totally likable and have good chemistry and rapport. And their personal backgrounds are well developed. I enjoyed getting more with all of the characters from the series, and I liked her bodyguard, Wade. I really enjoyed the epilogue that seemed to help tie up the series and left me smiling.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
adhitya
SAying I loved this book is not really a surprise. I love all Corinne's book, I love her writing, I love the stories she comes up with and I so love her characters. And I've been waiting for Cooper for a while now.
This book is a standalone and part of a crossover. You dont need to have read any of the previous books before (from Corinne or from Lexi), but as you see some old faces, it would be great if you are familiar.
We meet Cooper right at the beginning of the series in Say You'll Stay (he is Presley's brother) and we see even more of him in Say I'm Yours. And every time I read about him, I fell more and more in love.
He is sweet, patient, loyal, so deserving of love. He is the man we want to exist but we are not really sure that he does. So since the first time we saw his name, we want him to be happy and to be loved.
And he tried, we know he did. But He needed the right person to love, it had to be his perfect match. So we can say Emily is pretty fundamental for this.
"I've waited a long time to feel this way. To not give a shit about kissin' a girl in the middle of wherever we are. To want nothing but to wrap my arms around her any chance I get. I've waited a long time for you, Emily. I'm not sure I'll be able to let you go."
Emily has known him for her whole life, being from the same small town and being friends with his sister. She is independent, talented, guarded and also deserving of love. Of the right love. The one so consuming you might even doubt is really happening.
"This right here is everything I wanted. It feels like a lifetime of waiting, all leading me to this woman in my arms. I pull her close because a piece of me is worried this will evaporate like mist."
When they find each other again and their feelings start yelling in a way they can't ignore, they surrender to everything inside them and watch their love grows exponentially.
They face a lot together. They face distance, doubts, desire, love, danger. Death.
"I'll do whatever I can to keep you safe. It's what a man should do, and more than that, it's what I'll always do."
Together, they join all they have to fight whatever it comes. It's scary, dark, untameable, but it's worthy.
"If you let me, I'll make sure you never worry abou anything. All I want is for you to be happy, Em. I've waited a long time for this. I'm not goin' to let it go."
They know what is at risk. They know what they are facing, they know what it needs to be done, so they cling to each other, they count on friends, they fight, all to keep them alive, breathing and loving.
"I'm not letting go of her. I love her, and I'll fight to the ends of the earth to keep her. She's the girl I've waited my whole life for."
It was such a beautiful journey. And it's so amazing that, even being a novella, a shor story, it never felt like it. The plot wasnt rushed or put together just to spend pages. It was convicing, deep, awesome to read.
It was envolving, pretty, it was reffreshing.
Seing Emily fight for her dreams and loving an amazing man, gave hope! Because, Cooper? Well:
"Only Cooper could thake the darkest day and turn it bright. He chases away the clouds, keeps the storms at bay, and allows me to dance in his ray."
This book is a standalone and part of a crossover. You dont need to have read any of the previous books before (from Corinne or from Lexi), but as you see some old faces, it would be great if you are familiar.
We meet Cooper right at the beginning of the series in Say You'll Stay (he is Presley's brother) and we see even more of him in Say I'm Yours. And every time I read about him, I fell more and more in love.
He is sweet, patient, loyal, so deserving of love. He is the man we want to exist but we are not really sure that he does. So since the first time we saw his name, we want him to be happy and to be loved.
And he tried, we know he did. But He needed the right person to love, it had to be his perfect match. So we can say Emily is pretty fundamental for this.
"I've waited a long time to feel this way. To not give a shit about kissin' a girl in the middle of wherever we are. To want nothing but to wrap my arms around her any chance I get. I've waited a long time for you, Emily. I'm not sure I'll be able to let you go."
Emily has known him for her whole life, being from the same small town and being friends with his sister. She is independent, talented, guarded and also deserving of love. Of the right love. The one so consuming you might even doubt is really happening.
"This right here is everything I wanted. It feels like a lifetime of waiting, all leading me to this woman in my arms. I pull her close because a piece of me is worried this will evaporate like mist."
When they find each other again and their feelings start yelling in a way they can't ignore, they surrender to everything inside them and watch their love grows exponentially.
They face a lot together. They face distance, doubts, desire, love, danger. Death.
"I'll do whatever I can to keep you safe. It's what a man should do, and more than that, it's what I'll always do."
Together, they join all they have to fight whatever it comes. It's scary, dark, untameable, but it's worthy.
"If you let me, I'll make sure you never worry abou anything. All I want is for you to be happy, Em. I've waited a long time for this. I'm not goin' to let it go."
They know what is at risk. They know what they are facing, they know what it needs to be done, so they cling to each other, they count on friends, they fight, all to keep them alive, breathing and loving.
"I'm not letting go of her. I love her, and I'll fight to the ends of the earth to keep her. She's the girl I've waited my whole life for."
It was such a beautiful journey. And it's so amazing that, even being a novella, a shor story, it never felt like it. The plot wasnt rushed or put together just to spend pages. It was convicing, deep, awesome to read.
It was envolving, pretty, it was reffreshing.
Seing Emily fight for her dreams and loving an amazing man, gave hope! Because, Cooper? Well:
"Only Cooper could thake the darkest day and turn it bright. He chases away the clouds, keeps the storms at bay, and allows me to dance in his ray."
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mishka ferguson
Emily Young was finally living her dream. She’d made it out of the small town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee and onto the tour of one of country music’s biggest stars as his opening act. She was no longer the poor girl who was always hungry and relied on her friends to give her hand me downs, but a rising star who felt completely at home in the spotlight. She had everything she wanted . . . until Cooper Townsend showed up backstage at one of her concerts.
Cooper Townsend was visiting Dallas for a cattle ranching event when he realizes Emily’s performing in town. He’s known her for years as she was good friend’s with his sister. And, both he and Emily have always wondered what could have been. Their chemistry is smokin’ hot and for the first time since she left home, Emily’s thinking about the life she could have there.
While their friends to lovers romance quickly heats up, so does Emily’s professional life . . .a crazy fan has started sending inappropriate mail and gifts and even trashes her trailer. Needing to keep her safe while he can’t be there, Cooper turns to his old friend Wade Rycroft . . . ex special forces and current bodyguard working for McKay-Taggart. Together they need to keep Emily safe and find the stalker before she loses not only her music career but also the man she loves.
Say You Won’t Let Go was the first book I’ve read by Corinne Michaels. I snagged this because it was part of the Lexi Blake Crossover Connection. While it’s definitely not a McKay-Taggart book, I thought the author did a great job of including body guard Wade Rycroft to give readers that connection to Lexi’s world while staying true to her own series.
I loved Emily and Cooper as a couple. Because they were both a bit older, they knew what they wanted out of life and were willing to work and compromise to get it. They both had their own dreams for the future and it was fabulous watching them meld together to get their own unique happy ever after.
This book has lots of romance and plenty of suspense. Emily’s stalker is a true threat and adds some fantastic depth to the characters and storyline. This book, while novella length, really feels complete and gives readers a fully developed story that’s exciting and has a fantastic ending that will have you smiling from ear to ear. 5 stars.
Cooper Townsend was visiting Dallas for a cattle ranching event when he realizes Emily’s performing in town. He’s known her for years as she was good friend’s with his sister. And, both he and Emily have always wondered what could have been. Their chemistry is smokin’ hot and for the first time since she left home, Emily’s thinking about the life she could have there.
While their friends to lovers romance quickly heats up, so does Emily’s professional life . . .a crazy fan has started sending inappropriate mail and gifts and even trashes her trailer. Needing to keep her safe while he can’t be there, Cooper turns to his old friend Wade Rycroft . . . ex special forces and current bodyguard working for McKay-Taggart. Together they need to keep Emily safe and find the stalker before she loses not only her music career but also the man she loves.
Say You Won’t Let Go was the first book I’ve read by Corinne Michaels. I snagged this because it was part of the Lexi Blake Crossover Connection. While it’s definitely not a McKay-Taggart book, I thought the author did a great job of including body guard Wade Rycroft to give readers that connection to Lexi’s world while staying true to her own series.
I loved Emily and Cooper as a couple. Because they were both a bit older, they knew what they wanted out of life and were willing to work and compromise to get it. They both had their own dreams for the future and it was fabulous watching them meld together to get their own unique happy ever after.
This book has lots of romance and plenty of suspense. Emily’s stalker is a true threat and adds some fantastic depth to the characters and storyline. This book, while novella length, really feels complete and gives readers a fully developed story that’s exciting and has a fantastic ending that will have you smiling from ear to ear. 5 stars.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
joley
Cooper Townsend is definitely a Corinne Michaels’ hero that readers have been hoping finds his forever girl, and as chance would have it, he actually doesn’t have to look too far in order to realize that the one he’s destined for…the one he’s ready to give his heart to has actually been right in front of him for almost his entire life, and while their lives have taken them in much different directions, when it comes to the feelings that have always been just beneath the surface, there’s nothing either of them won’t do to get a shot at a happy ending.
But Say You Won’t Let Go wouldn’t be a Lexi Blake crossover without a bit of suspense and drama factoring into the main characters’ lives, so when things go down with Emily that Cooper can’t control, he hires one of the McKay-Taggart bodyguards to protect her, and because Cooper has history with Wade, there’s not a better man for the job.
For a rather short novella, there’s a lot that goes down and the two biggest plot lines occur at quite a quick pace, and while it’s clear that the feelings between Cooper and Emily aren’t new, them acting on it is, so part of me needed things explored in a way that gave them a more solid foundation given everything that happens after they reconnect. I guess I just wanted things fleshed out a bit more, but overall, the storyline and the characters had my attention and just like the characters, I needed to know who was making Emily’s life so crazy and the reasons behind their insane behavior.
I also wouldn’t mind Wade getting his own book because I know he has an interesting past and perspective that includes why he wants nothing to do with the opposite sex.
4 Poison Apples
But Say You Won’t Let Go wouldn’t be a Lexi Blake crossover without a bit of suspense and drama factoring into the main characters’ lives, so when things go down with Emily that Cooper can’t control, he hires one of the McKay-Taggart bodyguards to protect her, and because Cooper has history with Wade, there’s not a better man for the job.
For a rather short novella, there’s a lot that goes down and the two biggest plot lines occur at quite a quick pace, and while it’s clear that the feelings between Cooper and Emily aren’t new, them acting on it is, so part of me needed things explored in a way that gave them a more solid foundation given everything that happens after they reconnect. I guess I just wanted things fleshed out a bit more, but overall, the storyline and the characters had my attention and just like the characters, I needed to know who was making Emily’s life so crazy and the reasons behind their insane behavior.
I also wouldn’t mind Wade getting his own book because I know he has an interesting past and perspective that includes why he wants nothing to do with the opposite sex.
4 Poison Apples
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
santacular
3.5. Stars
I was questioning whether I wanted to read this crossover novella because I haven’t read this series yet and I didn’t want to be completely lost. However, the fact that this is part of a crossover project with Lexi Blake’s series was what made me jump into it. I figured people would have to be able to read this as a standalone to be part of that, and I was right!
The heroine of this story is an aspiring country singer who is finally getting her big break and is the opening act on tour with a successful singer. She’s always dreamed of getting out of her small town and making it big with her music. She’s also had dreams of getting the attention of one of the small towns eligible bachelors, and she’s finally getting her chance when he stops by to see her while she’s on tour. But that’s not all she’s picked up along the way with her fame. She also has a stalker.
While this is a short story, I still managed to enjoy reading it and connecting with the characters. I can’t say that I found either of them special in any way though, and maybe even thought the heroine was TSTL quite a few times. But that didn’t really take me out of the reading flow much. It was just a nice, quick read perfect if you need a little sweet pick me up between other books.
I was questioning whether I wanted to read this crossover novella because I haven’t read this series yet and I didn’t want to be completely lost. However, the fact that this is part of a crossover project with Lexi Blake’s series was what made me jump into it. I figured people would have to be able to read this as a standalone to be part of that, and I was right!
The heroine of this story is an aspiring country singer who is finally getting her big break and is the opening act on tour with a successful singer. She’s always dreamed of getting out of her small town and making it big with her music. She’s also had dreams of getting the attention of one of the small towns eligible bachelors, and she’s finally getting her chance when he stops by to see her while she’s on tour. But that’s not all she’s picked up along the way with her fame. She also has a stalker.
While this is a short story, I still managed to enjoy reading it and connecting with the characters. I can’t say that I found either of them special in any way though, and maybe even thought the heroine was TSTL quite a few times. But that didn’t really take me out of the reading flow much. It was just a nice, quick read perfect if you need a little sweet pick me up between other books.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
john lovell
Fans of Corinne Michael's Return to Me series have met Cooper Townsend before, and can probably all agree they have been wanting more. Well Corinne has finally delivered!
Emily Young is following her dreams, touring with a superstar country singer, and making a name for herself. She always promised herself she would get out of Bell Buckle, and never give up on what she wants.
Cooper Townsend is running his family's ranch, content with small town life in his hometown of Bell Buckle. Although proud of all he's accomplished, he is lonely and still holding out hope for love.
When a convention comes up in the same city Emily is performing in, he takes the trip and decides to finally go for what they've both always wanted, and never admitted. But just because they have a connection, it doesn't mean either one is willing to give up their dreams.
While I was a fan of Cooper & Emily, I wish we could have gotten more of them. Their story seemed a bit rushed, which is completely understandable considering it's a novella, but I'm still holding out hope that some extra scenes or another novella may come our way! Corinne Michaels still gave us a terrific story, a perfect mix of steam & suspense. A great read for anyone needing another dose of Bell Buckle and sexy cowboys!
Emily Young is following her dreams, touring with a superstar country singer, and making a name for herself. She always promised herself she would get out of Bell Buckle, and never give up on what she wants.
Cooper Townsend is running his family's ranch, content with small town life in his hometown of Bell Buckle. Although proud of all he's accomplished, he is lonely and still holding out hope for love.
When a convention comes up in the same city Emily is performing in, he takes the trip and decides to finally go for what they've both always wanted, and never admitted. But just because they have a connection, it doesn't mean either one is willing to give up their dreams.
While I was a fan of Cooper & Emily, I wish we could have gotten more of them. Their story seemed a bit rushed, which is completely understandable considering it's a novella, but I'm still holding out hope that some extra scenes or another novella may come our way! Corinne Michaels still gave us a terrific story, a perfect mix of steam & suspense. A great read for anyone needing another dose of Bell Buckle and sexy cowboys!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
jill williams
Absolutely loved this novella, while it was short it definitely packed a punch. I couldn’t put it down and every chapter got even more intense then the last. Corinne just has a way with her words that suck you in quickly and having you living in her worlds.
Emily and Cooper’s chemistry just flies off the pages and while it is a very fast fall it makes sense, they both have had feelings for one another for a long time, and once they let themselves feel it everything that was bottled up came uncorked. I love the protectiveness Cooper has for Emily, and the love they share.
This story had me on the edge of my seat for majority of the book, I couldn’t get enough and the plot was everything I was hoping for. As far as the cross over I’m not to sure because I’ve never read the books from the original author, but I’m guessing the amazing Wade Rycroft is where the cross over comes into play and I must learn more about that man so I’ll definitely be checking out her books.
The epilogue of this book had my heart full and fluttering, Cooper Townsend is one dreamy man and will definitely steal your heart.
Emily and Cooper’s chemistry just flies off the pages and while it is a very fast fall it makes sense, they both have had feelings for one another for a long time, and once they let themselves feel it everything that was bottled up came uncorked. I love the protectiveness Cooper has for Emily, and the love they share.
This story had me on the edge of my seat for majority of the book, I couldn’t get enough and the plot was everything I was hoping for. As far as the cross over I’m not to sure because I’ve never read the books from the original author, but I’m guessing the amazing Wade Rycroft is where the cross over comes into play and I must learn more about that man so I’ll definitely be checking out her books.
The epilogue of this book had my heart full and fluttering, Cooper Townsend is one dreamy man and will definitely steal your heart.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
jessicaraebailey
Pure Perfection! So hard to believe this was only a novella! Corinne gives us all the feels in this story! With this interconnected standalone we finally get Cooper Townsend's story. So worth the wait!
The men from small town Bell Buckle definitely give their all when fighting for the woman they love! Cooper finally went after his heart heading to Texas and reconnecting with his old crush who left Bell Buckle to pursue her dream.
Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks compared to her friends Grace and Presley, Emily Young is now living her dream as a Country music star. Missing her friends back home nothing prepared Emmy for Cooper's visit along with the chemistry and new relationship they form. It was their turn to finally find true happiness however life and fear take a lead on these two! The suspense and angst of this story... Again.. Pure Perfection...
The men from small town Bell Buckle definitely give their all when fighting for the woman they love! Cooper finally went after his heart heading to Texas and reconnecting with his old crush who left Bell Buckle to pursue her dream.
Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks compared to her friends Grace and Presley, Emily Young is now living her dream as a Country music star. Missing her friends back home nothing prepared Emmy for Cooper's visit along with the chemistry and new relationship they form. It was their turn to finally find true happiness however life and fear take a lead on these two! The suspense and angst of this story... Again.. Pure Perfection...
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
stell4
I absolutely loved getting to re-visit some of my old friends from Bell Buckle! This Novella took off fast and that is just the way I like it! Cooper and Emily have always had a thing for one another but never acted on it. Several years later they finally have a real shot but soon learn Emily has a stalker. This book was full of long lost love, ants, romance, and suspense! I also loved seeing everyone together again. I would definitely say this was an incredible romantic suspense novel! Something about those southern men....
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
treyonna
Finally we have Cooper Townsend and not just him but in Lexi Blake Crossover is like wowza. From the previous books by Corinne Michael's we saw little bits of him but man Corinne didn't disappoint us in this series. The love he has for Emily is like a country song coming to life. Now Emily I have to say is rocking the country music but when it comes to Cooper though she is torn. Have to say bringing in Wade from McKay-Taggart team was brilliant making Cooper see love is nothing to take for granted. Cannot wait to see more of Corinne Michael's and so far from this whole series this was a great addition to it.
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
machiko
Cooper Townsend I have missed you! He without a doubt needed his own story and Corinne did not disappoint! Emily was his perfect match in every way. Filled with mystery, suspense, passion and a undeniable love that was amazing.
Cooper with his love of family, friends and his ranch. And Emily, stepping her way into the music scene and following her dream. She may have left Bell Buckle, but her heart was definitely still there. I loved their connection from the first Darlin'......swooned so dang hard every time he said it...sigh.
And of course hearing from the rest of the Bell Buckle crew was fantastic. Ive missed them so much! And i can't wait to hear more from Wade later this year!
Cooper with his love of family, friends and his ranch. And Emily, stepping her way into the music scene and following her dream. She may have left Bell Buckle, but her heart was definitely still there. I loved their connection from the first Darlin'......swooned so dang hard every time he said it...sigh.
And of course hearing from the rest of the Bell Buckle crew was fantastic. Ive missed them so much! And i can't wait to hear more from Wade later this year!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
kayla dome
I have heard so many amazing things about Corrine Michaels books so when I got the chance to read this book I was thrilled and I have to say Iam so glad I did and I cant wait to get my hands on my next Corrine Michaels book because this story was fantastic . Emily and Cooper story had me so invested there where parts of in this story were I was a literally screamed out OMG !!! what is happening!!!! How will this work out? but all my worrying was invain because this story had a perfect happy ever after ending and I loved that . It was sexy , suspenseful story and filled with twists and turns. You should go pick this book up now .
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
lhaden1
Fast paced, quick novella with a whole lot of heart.
Scorching hot, touching and oh so romantic story of Cooper and Emily. When he’s assigned to protect her the magic starts to happen. A little predictable, but well written with likable characters and an easy sexy story, the pages turn on their own.
This is the last book in the Return to Me series and it does not disappoint. This read can certainly be read as a standalone but reading the prior books in the Return to Me Series gives us a better perspective of the characters.
The crossover with the Masters and Mercenaries was a nice touch.
3.5 stars!
Scorching hot, touching and oh so romantic story of Cooper and Emily. When he’s assigned to protect her the magic starts to happen. A little predictable, but well written with likable characters and an easy sexy story, the pages turn on their own.
This is the last book in the Return to Me series and it does not disappoint. This read can certainly be read as a standalone but reading the prior books in the Return to Me Series gives us a better perspective of the characters.
The crossover with the Masters and Mercenaries was a nice touch.
3.5 stars!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
andras
Y’all! Emily & Cooper are the sweetest! So sweet in fact, they make my twang come out! Cooper had me crushin’ on him, hard!
After years of flirtin’ with one of his sister’s best friends, Emily, Cooper finally decides it’s time to explore the feelings he’s pretty sure are mutual. So, he shows up to her country music concert to tell her in person how amazin' he thinks she is :)
Throw in a little stalker drama, a hottie bodyguard, with some hot as heck love makin’ and you done got yourself a five star story!
Loved it! <3
After years of flirtin’ with one of his sister’s best friends, Emily, Cooper finally decides it’s time to explore the feelings he’s pretty sure are mutual. So, he shows up to her country music concert to tell her in person how amazin' he thinks she is :)
Throw in a little stalker drama, a hottie bodyguard, with some hot as heck love makin’ and you done got yourself a five star story!
Loved it! <3
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
stephen ginochio
Corinne takes us back to Bell Buckle again to find love for the final cowboy who always seems to come in second…maybe it isn’t that he always comes in second. Maybe he has just been looking in the wrong place?
Cooper
Emily is the girl I will never catch, the girl who shouldn’t have to be contained in a goin’-nowhere town. Sure, I’ll get what I can here and there, but in the end, she’ll see I’m a goin’-nowhere farmer while she’s reaching for the stars.
Emily
I need his touch.
I need his arms.
I need him to give me air.
This book was perfect it gave some “closure” to the small town of Bell Buckle. I loved this side of Corrine’s writing with the suspense and the simple, easy going and protective relationship that she creates. I started reading this book and it took me in an unexpected direction, which I immediately fell in love with. I mean who wouldn’t want Cooper on your side? This is an absolute must read. Especially if you need another fix of Bell Buckle and your favorite cowboys. Just know that Corinne always weaves an amazing story and you are going to be kept guessing!
Cooper
Emily is the girl I will never catch, the girl who shouldn’t have to be contained in a goin’-nowhere town. Sure, I’ll get what I can here and there, but in the end, she’ll see I’m a goin’-nowhere farmer while she’s reaching for the stars.
Emily
I need his touch.
I need his arms.
I need him to give me air.
This book was perfect it gave some “closure” to the small town of Bell Buckle. I loved this side of Corrine’s writing with the suspense and the simple, easy going and protective relationship that she creates. I started reading this book and it took me in an unexpected direction, which I immediately fell in love with. I mean who wouldn’t want Cooper on your side? This is an absolute must read. Especially if you need another fix of Bell Buckle and your favorite cowboys. Just know that Corinne always weaves an amazing story and you are going to be kept guessing!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
karinajean
So happy to return to Bell Buckle, and get closure on Cooper’s story!!!
Cooper is as dreamy as ever when he pops back up in Emily’s life. Old feelings are brought bubbling back to the surface, and neither one of them can stop the immediate fall.
When their future is threatened by someone that seems to be too close for comfort, Cooper seeks the help of an old family friend to keep the love of his life safe.
With appearances by all of our favorites from Bell Buckle, this Novella gives you a trip down memory lane, and gives you a new couple to adore.
Cooper is as dreamy as ever when he pops back up in Emily’s life. Old feelings are brought bubbling back to the surface, and neither one of them can stop the immediate fall.
When their future is threatened by someone that seems to be too close for comfort, Cooper seeks the help of an old family friend to keep the love of his life safe.
With appearances by all of our favorites from Bell Buckle, this Novella gives you a trip down memory lane, and gives you a new couple to adore.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
billie kizer
Another book of the cross over but totally different in a way. Emily’s life is about being a country music star but running into Copper was not in the plans either is a stalker. Copper is a straight up country boy and seeing Emily again has opened his eyes and he wants her now. Intense, hot, sexy story with some twists. Great book to add to the series but very different from the rest. 4/5 stars
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
meghann hollingshead
Another fantastic story from Corinne Michaels. I loved Cooper from the beginning of the Return To Me series and was so excited when he got his own story! This story is full of following your heart no matter where it takes you and to believe and trust that love triumphs over evil.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
rika safrina
I have been waiting for All things Cooper and Corinne did NOT disappoint!! I loved Emily and Coopers story and as with all of her other reads, I Didn’t want this to end....ever! I know it’s not realistic but this Author is the best at sucking you in to the story and making you feel like you are there! I also enjoyed meeting the new characters from the crossover and look forward to reading them as well!! Love Love Love!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
cassandra van snick
This is a novela and it was freaken perfection. It had everything I needed and more as it most definitely exceeded my expectations but I should've known cause Corinne Michaels is the shizznet.
<3 Cooper <3
This is the whipped cream and cherry on top for the Bell Buckle boys
<3 Cooper <3
This is the whipped cream and cherry on top for the Bell Buckle boys
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
meredith blankenship
I absolutely loved Cooper and Emily’s story!! It was simply a joy watching Cooper and Emily’s story play out. This novella can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading the rest of the series.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
shaya
Dude! I LOVED this read! I loved how Corinne blended her world with Lexi's! Emily Young is am up and coming star. She's getting her first experience with fame and she sees a familiar face backstage, Cooper! I enjoyed how these two have known each other for years and they're finally exploring what could happen between them. Unbeknownst to them, someone doesn't want the same thing for them. Cooper and Wade are old friends and Cooper gives him a call when he needs his expertise. I couldn't read this book fast enough! I loved the way things progressed for Cooper and Emily. I was totally rooting for them. And the danger lurking held me on the edge of my seat, waiting. I wanted to see how everything would work itself out. If you've read Corinne's books, it was fun seeing what was going on in Bell Buckle and getting glimpses of Emily and Cooper's friends. This was a really good read!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
melissa mcallister
Welcome back to Bell Buckle! If only for a little while, it was a welcome visit and a chance to fall in love with Cooper and Emily. They may have grown up in the same small town but didn’t quite get their act together. Now they’re grown and it’s a different story! She’s an up and coming country star. He’s runs his family’s ranch. Once they realize there’s no stopping their budding romance they have to figure out ways to make the distance work. Throw in a crazy, stalker fan, and you got a story with super swoon, super action and suspense, and super crazy passion.
Just when I thought Corinne Michaels can’t get me to love a couple more - she does exactly that!
Just when I thought Corinne Michaels can’t get me to love a couple more - she does exactly that!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
kylli
I have been patiently waiting for Cooper's story to be told since we first met him in Say You'll Stay. And if you've read Corinne's other books in this series, you'll remember that Emily is Grace's best friend from Say I'm Yours. You'll also remember from that book that Cooper had a "thing" for Grace, but she chose Trent over him. So Cooper has experienced losing out on the girl and all the feelings that come along with it.
I really enjoyed how Corinne set this crossover story up. Emily is an up and coming country star on tour and has started getting concerning anonymous notes. When Cooper finds out, he calls in his good friend Wade Rycroft, who just so happens to work for McKay-Taggart security.
After Cooper surprises Emily at one of her concerts, things just fall into place for them, and they both realize they've had feelings for each other for a long time that they've just not acknowledged. Once they do, it's intense and passionate, and they finally feel like they are right where they're supposed to be, with each other. But there's lots of questions that need to be answered, like how are they going to make this work? Emily is out on tour, and she's living her dream of being a music star. Cooper is grounded and intends to spend the rest of his life on the ranch. What does this mean for them?
Just when they're trying to figure all this out, whoever is stalking Emily ramps up their efforts, and there's lots of drama and suspense happening. Who is close enough to Emily that they're evading all security measures and seem to have access to everywhere? How unsettling this is for Emily, who is trying to concentrate on this tour, and her realized feelings for Cooper.
I was glued to the pages, trying to figure out who it could be, when the stalker finally reveals himself. And what ensues had my heart in my throat!! It took this long for Cooper and Emily to finally realize their feelings they can't get torn apart now!!
This was a great novella, and I was very happy with Cooper and Emily finding each other. I just wish it had been a full length story!! I know, I'm greedy, but come on! This is Cooper, we've all been in love with him since the first book! Maybe Corinne will do books later for the next generation of Hennington/Townsend brood and we'll get to see more of these two in the future!
I really enjoyed how Corinne set this crossover story up. Emily is an up and coming country star on tour and has started getting concerning anonymous notes. When Cooper finds out, he calls in his good friend Wade Rycroft, who just so happens to work for McKay-Taggart security.
After Cooper surprises Emily at one of her concerts, things just fall into place for them, and they both realize they've had feelings for each other for a long time that they've just not acknowledged. Once they do, it's intense and passionate, and they finally feel like they are right where they're supposed to be, with each other. But there's lots of questions that need to be answered, like how are they going to make this work? Emily is out on tour, and she's living her dream of being a music star. Cooper is grounded and intends to spend the rest of his life on the ranch. What does this mean for them?
Just when they're trying to figure all this out, whoever is stalking Emily ramps up their efforts, and there's lots of drama and suspense happening. Who is close enough to Emily that they're evading all security measures and seem to have access to everywhere? How unsettling this is for Emily, who is trying to concentrate on this tour, and her realized feelings for Cooper.
I was glued to the pages, trying to figure out who it could be, when the stalker finally reveals himself. And what ensues had my heart in my throat!! It took this long for Cooper and Emily to finally realize their feelings they can't get torn apart now!!
This was a great novella, and I was very happy with Cooper and Emily finding each other. I just wish it had been a full length story!! I know, I'm greedy, but come on! This is Cooper, we've all been in love with him since the first book! Maybe Corinne will do books later for the next generation of Hennington/Townsend brood and we'll get to see more of these two in the future!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
nate h
No cliffhanger
Standalone though part of a larger series. No need to read any of the other books to read this one
Told from both POVs
No major editing issues
I love this author so even though I haven’t read any of the other books by other authors that align to this series I at least wanted to give this one a try. I’m glad I did. It was a good quick read.
It was a great blend of steamy and suspenseful. The storyline kept me intrigued from start to finish.
Though it is a novella it didn’t feel too rushed. Don’t get me wrong the build up was faster than expected but once they got together the rest of the book seemed to flow at a good pace.
If you are looking for an easy quick read that is still just as good as a full length novel I recommend this one.
Standalone though part of a larger series. No need to read any of the other books to read this one
Told from both POVs
No major editing issues
I love this author so even though I haven’t read any of the other books by other authors that align to this series I at least wanted to give this one a try. I’m glad I did. It was a good quick read.
It was a great blend of steamy and suspenseful. The storyline kept me intrigued from start to finish.
Though it is a novella it didn’t feel too rushed. Don’t get me wrong the build up was faster than expected but once they got together the rest of the book seemed to flow at a good pace.
If you are looking for an easy quick read that is still just as good as a full length novel I recommend this one.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
janean
Anyone who fell in love with The Hennington Brothers, has been waiting for this amazing southern charming rancher to get his happily ever after.... Cooper deserves the world. He's an amazing man... He gave up so much for his family and their ranch. Grace although she played a part in the other books it wasn't a big one because she was off chasing her dreams....Little did she know her dreams were in the small town she grew up in and ran away from as soon as she could. There is struggle, there is conflict, there is swoony lines.. Darlin' is used quiet a bit, but hey thats a southern thang... And we all love us some southern men.... Well most anyway.... This was an amazing read, but isn't all of Corinne's work amazing?? I think it is....
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
animesh panja
Wow such an amazing book. I love cooper. Corrine Michaels has another great book. I couldn't put it down. Loved every second. Love the story and writing. Romance with a little bit of mystery-suspense. Already want to read it again. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
marisa zimmerman
I was happy to get Cooper ' story. You follow him and Emily through the other books in this series. Emily is struggling to start a music career and Cooper is a cattle ranch owner. Grab this story and see if these two can cross all the obstacles in there way.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
queenofaruba
I enjoyed this addition to the series. Cooper and Emily were friends growing up with her having a secret crush on him. When the meet years later they are both on the same page with their feelings but he has a ranch to run in Tennessee and she is beginning a career as a country western singer. Add to that a stalker and things get really interesting.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
gombang
I enjoyed this novella about Cooper and rising starlet Emily. For being a novella, I felt just as immersed in the story as a full novel and it did not feel rushed. Although this is a standalone, I wish I had read the previous books in the series first.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
zac davis
Brilliant!! This story was everything I’d hoped for from Coopers Book... Having read all the other books in this series, like everyone else, we had been hanging on for Cooper's story for so long! And finally we get his turn in this delicious morsel of the most perfect Novella!
Considering this is a novella, is still had everything you could want out of the story. Cooper and Emily's story is just lovely. Both characters have history and ultimately friendship.
With Emily pursuing her career in singing. She's left the small town world of Bell Buckle and is making it big supporting a huge country artist on tour. Whilst in town, Cooper happens to be in the same town for work, they meet up and the connection soon starts again, the chemistry is there and sparks begin to fly!
But can they make a go of things. With Cooper from Bell Buckle, and Emily wanting to make it big in the world, their lives are leading them in different directions. Throw in a crazy fan of Emily's, suddenly things start to get a little more serious. When threats start to be made, we meet Wade, one of Coopers friends from his younger Rodeo days (Oh how I need to read his book too - swoon!!).
This novella is crammed full of love, romance, heat, danger and suspense. There is laughter, tears and angst. I devoured this story!! It was extremely well written, staying true to the rest of the 'Return to Me' series. A wonderful ending to complete this epic series!
5 Stars
Considering this is a novella, is still had everything you could want out of the story. Cooper and Emily's story is just lovely. Both characters have history and ultimately friendship.
With Emily pursuing her career in singing. She's left the small town world of Bell Buckle and is making it big supporting a huge country artist on tour. Whilst in town, Cooper happens to be in the same town for work, they meet up and the connection soon starts again, the chemistry is there and sparks begin to fly!
But can they make a go of things. With Cooper from Bell Buckle, and Emily wanting to make it big in the world, their lives are leading them in different directions. Throw in a crazy fan of Emily's, suddenly things start to get a little more serious. When threats start to be made, we meet Wade, one of Coopers friends from his younger Rodeo days (Oh how I need to read his book too - swoon!!).
This novella is crammed full of love, romance, heat, danger and suspense. There is laughter, tears and angst. I devoured this story!! It was extremely well written, staying true to the rest of the 'Return to Me' series. A wonderful ending to complete this epic series!
5 Stars
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
susan marino
Loved, loved, loved it!! I have been waiting for Cooper Townsend to get his HEA! Turns out while Cooper and Emily have been just friends, they have also had feelings for each other for a while.
Emily left Bell Buckle to pursue her music career and has been touring as an opening act. Meanwhile Cooper is happy to live and run his farm in Bell Buckle, but something has been missing from his life. He shows up at one of Emily’s shows in Dallas and let’s just say some very sweet music is in the making!
I like where the story goes with some danger and suspense due to a stalker who has his sights on Emily, mixed in with the hot and steamy connection between Cooper and Emily. I also felt because of their past together, the faster pace was just right for them! They are perfect together. I really love that we get more of my favorite peeps in Bell Buckle in this book too!!
This crossover into Lexi Blake’s Master’s and Mercenaries series introduces us to Wade Rycroft, who is a bodyguard with McKay-Taggart. Cooper runs Into his old friend Wade In Dallas and then hires him as a bodyguard for Emily because of the escalating behavior of her stalker. I like Wade a lot! I love how he steps in when Cooper asks him to and how concerned he is for Emily simply because she is Cooper’s.
The epilogue just made me happy! I’m still smiling!
Emily left Bell Buckle to pursue her music career and has been touring as an opening act. Meanwhile Cooper is happy to live and run his farm in Bell Buckle, but something has been missing from his life. He shows up at one of Emily’s shows in Dallas and let’s just say some very sweet music is in the making!
I like where the story goes with some danger and suspense due to a stalker who has his sights on Emily, mixed in with the hot and steamy connection between Cooper and Emily. I also felt because of their past together, the faster pace was just right for them! They are perfect together. I really love that we get more of my favorite peeps in Bell Buckle in this book too!!
This crossover into Lexi Blake’s Master’s and Mercenaries series introduces us to Wade Rycroft, who is a bodyguard with McKay-Taggart. Cooper runs Into his old friend Wade In Dallas and then hires him as a bodyguard for Emily because of the escalating behavior of her stalker. I like Wade a lot! I love how he steps in when Cooper asks him to and how concerned he is for Emily simply because she is Cooper’s.
The epilogue just made me happy! I’m still smiling!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
jenna friel
Cooper, Cooper, Cooper... You are certainly the stay hard, fall hard man of our dreams. Elizabeth @ White Hot Reads
Cooper finally gets his HEA in this Masters & Mercenaries Crossover Story. Corinne hits it out of the park with this one. Who would have thought that I may have fallen more in love with Cooper's story than any of the Hennington brother's stories, that say's a lot cause those boys are all so hot!!! Cooper claims his girl and goes instant protector, lover and fighter. "Sighs"
5 Amazing stars and you may fall a little in love yourself!
Cooper finally gets his HEA in this Masters & Mercenaries Crossover Story. Corinne hits it out of the park with this one. Who would have thought that I may have fallen more in love with Cooper's story than any of the Hennington brother's stories, that say's a lot cause those boys are all so hot!!! Cooper claims his girl and goes instant protector, lover and fighter. "Sighs"
5 Amazing stars and you may fall a little in love yourself!
Please RateA Return to Me/Masters and Mercenaries Novella (Lexi Blake Crossover Collection Book 4)
Cooper Townsend has been unlucky in love to say the least - thinking he loves a girl who never really belonged to him and the girl he wants is out living her dream of being a country music star. Then fate steps in when he and the girl happen to be in the same city at the same time, Cooper realizes he needs to do everything he can to finally make her his.
Emily Young has wanted two things in her life, to get out of Bell Buckle and become a country music star. Now on the road she is well on her way of accomplishing both - and then Cooper Townsend walks back into her life. Emily has always liked Cooper (a lot) but he was involved with her best friend. Now he is single and the feelings just keep growing as they spend more time together. Through in a stalker and a bodyguard things turn deadly quickly - the one thing Emily knows is that she finally has what she has always wanted, can she finally have Cooper as well?
The story told in both POV's is a full romance and I love that. We have met both Cooper and Emily in the previous Return to Me books in this series so that helped cut down on the intro's. We also get to see others from Bell Buckle as well as meet Wade Rycroft from McKay-Taggart who Cooper hired to help protect Emily. As an avid Corinne Michaels reader I felt right at home - and has someone new to the Masters and Mercenaries series I got a great intro. I definitely will be going back and reading that series by Lexie Blake.