Montana Cowboy Bride

Briar was a difficult teenager and was still seen as being different. When she met Jet there was a change for both. The attraction between them was strong. Do it was inevitable that they were destined for one another.

Briar Phillips has a rocky relationship with her half brother, Cade but when she finds herself pregnant she goes to him for support. Unfortunately, he's away with his family. Briar has no place to go and no one to talk with. I felt her pain and loneliness. Her reckless behavior hides her insecurity. It also drives people away. I was glad to see her connect with Miss Warner, the ranch owner. The older woman is very observant and spot on with her advice. However, her interaction with Jet, a ranch hand, is confrontational. I felt the spark of attraction between them. I hoped that these two wounded people could get a second chance. Neither has had an easy life. Jane Porter made her characters come to life. I could feel their pain and sadness. I wanted them to find the happiness that has eluded them. I knew that they deserved better. Montana Cowboy Bride is a beautiful written book that touched me. The dialogue and the setting highlighted the emotional depth of these characters. After finishing this book, I was smiling and happy.

This review contains content warnings, noted with CW, and spoilers. I read an e-ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.This is a great addition to the Wyatt Brothers series. I enjoyed Briar and Jet's story. This has the pacing of a category romance, nice and quick, the story keeps moving. You'll find marriage of convenience, finding your family, and a twist on secret baby. Great for fans of Jane Porter and anyone wanting a category-type contemporary romance.Briar was a little challenging for me, as she's only 21 and I can't relate much to such a young character anymore. Her impulsiveness mostly made sense for her age, though. Jet is the strong silent type of cowboy, not the alphahole that is so prevalent in many cowboy romances, and I appreciated that. He's also older and has seen some life. He has gone from a tough upbringing to a great career to losing it all and now is earning his second chances. I liked that about him.I did have a little bit of a head spin moment, however, when the marriage of convenience suddenly popped up. It felt out of character for the silent type Jet to suddenly throw it out. I thought it might've been more likely to be a wild suggestion the impulsive Briar would raise. However, when you have a quick attraction and falling in lust then love, relationship, this is the right trope and away you go. And it worked for these two. They really are charming together.There are some characterizations in the book that equate "knowing right from wrong" with being raised in a Christian church that some may find off putting. These mostly happen just in the beginning, it's not a theme that is carried through the book. Rather it is part of Briar's characterization of being a pastor's daughter and they make some sense since she's a character who thinks everyone believes she makes bad decisions or choices. I did find that a little cringe and wanted to point them out as a CN for some readers. I was glad it didn't continue thematically.*spoiler CWs*This book also deals with adoption and an adoptee wanting to know about a birth family and dealing with feelings surrounding that. There is also whether adoption is the right choice with an unplanned pregnancy. It's part of both Briar's backstory and her current story. I don't think being an adoptee and questions about birth family are independently examined in depth as a theme, but are more backstory around Briar. However, with Briar having an unplanned pregnancy, the impact of her own adoption on her decision whether to place her child for adoption, is part of the story. I can't speak on whether it is well done or not from experience. I will say I thought it mostly focused on Briar's fears of what will others think about me or expect from me when they find out. I do believe that is one facet of a major life decision like this. And it probably needed more examination than one can get in a short romance novel. It may be triggering for some readers, as well.Addition CWs: Jet's backstory includes a violent assault, being a convicted felon, death of his mother. Briar's unplanned pregnancy heavily suggested to be noncon, "just went along with it" activity

This book 6 in the Wyatt Brothers series, but can be read as a stand alone. This is Briar and Jet's story.Briar has been having a tough time dealing with family issues and dealing with her own secrets, so she decides to head out to see her half-brother Cade. Their first meeting did not go well and this second one is not going much better. He makes arrangements for her to stay at the main house and work in the kitchen.Jet is former Navy and risked his all to avenge his mother's death. He is working on the ranch, when Briar arrives.Cade warns everyone to stay away from Briar. Briar and Jet are drawn to each other over time they become friends and Briar confides in Jet her secret. He can't help but want to help her and protect her.I was a little worried that I might not be able to relate to the story, because Briar is so young and there is the 10 yr age gap. But as always, I was able to find common ground with the characters and I thoroughly enjoyed the story and wanted to make sure they got their HEA.This was a great read, highly recommend it!

Briar Phillips, an unwed pregnant 22 year old, flees to her recently found brothers ranch in hopes of figuring out what her next steps in life need to happen. Her relationship with her brother Cade is not exactly on great terms, but she has no where else to go. Unfortunately, or fortunately, Cade is out of town when she arrives. Jet Manning, who Cade has left in charge during his absence, is immediately attracted to the feisty outspoken Briar. But he also see trouble. Cade has made it clear that Briar is off limits to not only Jet but all the ranch hands. Cade's return keeps getting delayed and Jet and Briar keep getting closer. When Briar breaks down and reveals her predicament to Cade, his protective instincts kick into high gear. He helps Briar locate the father of her child, who wants nothing to do with her or the baby. Knowing that she has no way to keep the child without help and support, Jet offers his help and heart to Briar, even though it could cost him his job and life at the Sundowner Ranch. The very real scenario is palatable and the solutions to these seemingly insurmountable problems keeps the reader on edge until the very end. An excellent read as usual from Jane.