I am generally loath to crow about my own books, which is sorta silly when you think about it. I mean, who else is going to crow about my books if not me? I’m not good at look at me, though, and if it were possible in this day and age to simply write a book, hand it to my publisher, and then crawl back into my writing cave and start a new one, without ever having to think about said book again, I would do it that way. But publishing doesn’t work like that these days. Maybe it never did.
Although I’ve been writing since I was a child and starting working as a book editor in 1996, I came into publishing as an author in 2012—on the cusp of digital first and e-books. I joined Facebook about that time and Instagram shortly after, but it took me awhile to figure out how to make those platforms work for me as an author. I’m not sure I’ve mastered it yet, you know, because it means being present when what I really want to do is stay tucked in my little writing space. My fictional worlds are so much safer than the real world of social media and promotion.
All that said, I’m here today to be Nan Reinhardt author (<– over there) promoting a brand-new release — out today, as a matter of fact. If you love romance and Montana and spunky heroines and handsome cowboys with big hearts, Help Wanted, Cowboy might just be the book for you. Rory and Millie’s story is book 3 in my Juniper Falls Ranch series, so if you’ve read books 1 and 2, you’ll recognize Beth and Del Foster, who own Juniper Falls Ranch, Gus, their grizzled ranch hand, Bo Kennedy, the former rodeo cowboy turned ranch foreman, and others, as well as the little Montana town of Marietta. Sage’s Chocolate Shop, the Graff Hotel, Copper Mountain—all the places in Marietta that you already know and love are part of the story, too, as Rory and Millie feel their way to their own happily-ever-after. Because of course, there’s always an HEA in a Nan Reinhardt novel.
I confess, the theme—Millie wants a little favor from Rory—was a tricky one to do in a sweet romance, but we pulled it off, and there is even a treasure hunt up in an old mine in the foothills to add to the fun. I hope you enjoy reading Help Wanted, Cowboy as much as I enjoyed creating it.
GIVEAWAY: To celebrate this book release—#17 with the fabulous Tule Publishing—I’m giving away three e-book copies of Help Wanted, Cowboy to three lucky commenters. Just tell me what attracts you to a cowboy romance—the cover? The blurb? The author? Inquiring minds want to know…
Help Wanted, Cowboy
A Montana bull rider temporarily working as a ranch hand. An OB nurse who wants “a favor.” Two opposites thrown together. A treasure hunt adds to autumn magic.
When a family emergency brings cowboy Rory Pearson home to Marietta, he hires on to Juniper Falls Ranch for seasonal work. He’s hoping to explore an intriguing family legend. Armed with research and his grandfather’s stories, Rory thinks he’s ready, but nothing goes as planned. Then a sweetly sexy nurse propositions him.
Nurse Millie Sparks is tired of playing it safe. She’s been too focused on her education and career and romance and adventure have passed her by. Staying on the ranch to care for a patient with a tricky pregnancy, Millie’s interest in Rory is immediate. He offers to teach her to ride, and she wonders if the lessons could extend to something else she’s been hiding.
It’s a game of flirtation and fun. Feelings can’t be serious. But as the clock ticks down, hearts interfere, and saying goodbye just got way more complicated.
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Oh, oh, P.S.: If you haven’t been to Juniper Falls Ranch yet, here’s a great opportunity for a first visit–Forever Cowboy, book 1 in the JFR series is just 99 cents right now! So race over to your favorite book retailer and nab it at that discount before it goes back to regular price.
Happy Book Release Day!
Cowboys!
Thank you, Denise! Yup, we love our cowboys, don’t we?
Cowboys are the best! They are also good looking! You have to love them!
I couldn’t agree more, Anna! And I so do love them!
I enjoy cowboy stories and your new book sounds amazing. I think it is a combination of things that draw me to a cowboy story – the cover can be the first thing but I also like to hear a little about the cowboy in the blurb. I want to know what kind of cowboy he is and if he is true to himself and can be true to his girl.
You are so right, Patti, the cowboy needs to be true to himself and his love.
I think the blurb and the cover definitely catch my interest but if its familiar and favorite author I will for sure check it out. Happy release day!
Thank you, Laura! Even with ebooks, where we don’t see the covers that much, a cover will draw me in on Amazon or FB while I’m looking for something to read.
cover, blurb
Thanks
The cover and title attract me first, then I read on the back cover to see what it’s about. If I know the author and I have enjoyed their books before, that’s a big plus.
Connie, I agree 100% about knowing the author. A familiar name on the book will draw me in every time.
cowboys and their swagger – horses too of course!
Horses! I had horses for 16 years–I love writing about them. Thanks, Teresa!
Congrats. the cover does attract but the blurb sells me. thanks for the chance.
Hey, Deb! The blurb is always a good bet to let us know if we’re going to be interested in a story, which is why they are so important to get right. I’m lucky to have a great editorial team behind me at Tule to help me do that!
Cowboys and Horses.
Hey Kim! Yup and yup! 🙂
The cover draws my interest first.
Covers can make or break book, Sarah. I’m very grateful the designer for Tule does such a fab job with mine!
I use all three. The cover catches my eye, the blurb catches my interest, and I usually check out the author to make sure I’m buying clean fiction.
I like how you put that, Rhonda–seems like exactly the right order!
Enjoyed the first two books in your Juniper Falls Ranch series and looking forward to the new one.
What draws me to a Cowboy romance: who is the author and how well do they know the subject? Too many attempt to write about cowboys and their lifestyle without having real knowledge of what it’s like to actually to do the job these men, women too, do on a daily basis, year in and year out. Having been around livestock, cowboys and the cowboy way for most of my life relating to what the author is writing is a must.
So glad you’re enjoying Juniper Falls Ranch so far, Carol. You are my audience and I hope I’ve captured cowboy and ranch life as you know it! Thanks!
Nan, you’ve done a great job with the writings – it’s very easy to visualize, for me, where you are going with the story and characters. Nicely done!
The cover first, the author and the blurb. I love stories about cowboys and horses.
So do I, Linda!
Cover and the blurb. I love cowboy books.
Aren’t cowboy books fun, Karijean? My cowboys are pretty beta hero types as cowboys go, but I love them that way–kind, intelligent, and gentle guys.
I’ll give any book a try if I’ve read the author and trust them to keep it clean, etc. And yes, I enjoy anything with a western slant, as I used to own horses and even raced barrels some.?
Ah, when we had horses, one of my dear barn mates was barrel racer and I attended a lot of her competitions. What fun! I even tried it once on my old babysitter quarter horse who did the pattern well, but saw no need for speed. 😉
I love me some cowboys. They are always so strong and seem to take care of the women they are with. They are always ready to help with about anything.
Oh yeah, QL! Cowboys are strong and kind and I love that about them!
The cover is what attracts me to a book first. Thank you for the opportunity. God bless you.
I love a good cowboy romance cover!
I appreciate and identify with you trying to stay humble and tucked away, but there’s no way to do that in the land of Promoting and Marketing, (or else we would have been sitting together in the same little creative spot in the world.)
The title and cover catches my eye first, then the blurb, unless I am specifically looking for an author.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to find that little creative spot just for a little while?
The cover and blurb unless I am looking for an author.
Makes sense.
The cover attracts me first to a book, I then read the blurb and if the blurb and the cover go together, that makes me want to read the book. Congratulations on your new release, it sounds and looks like a Great read! I am not entering this ebook giveaway as I am not tech savvy, but Thank you.
Gotcha, Alice. The book will be available in print in about a week if you’re interested. 🙂
Sometimes all three.
Yup, me too!
Thanks for letting us know Book 1 is on sale. Ordered. I thought I had it, but no. I look forward to having them all so I can binge read the series.
The blurb on any book is what usually attracts me to a story. I do enjoy cowboy books. I love the wide open spaces you fond out West. The cowboy ethic is a big draw. Though not true for everyone, most are hardworking, honest, respectful of women and the land, and love the way of life. It isn’t the life for everyone, but for those for whom it is, it is a hard but rewarding life.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the series!