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ginaraemitchell's review
4.0
Let me tell you a little about “Falling for a Shy Cowboy,” the second book in Karen Baney’s Vargas Ranch series.
First, meet Dylan Vargas, a shy cowboy trying to navigate life on his family’s ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona. Then there’s Brisa Franco, a single mom who’s returned home with her son, Braden, after overcoming some of life’s harshest circumstances.
The story takes a fun turn when Dylan’s best friend, Adan, signs him up for online dating. And guess whose profile catches Dylan’s eye? It’s Brisa—Adan’s sister and Dylan’s childhood crush. Talk about a love triangle!
But there’s more to this story than just romance. Brisa is dealing with her own demons after escaping an abusive relationship with Braden’s father, and she finds herself wrestling with trust and fear issues. Dylan has spent his life dealing with a speech impediment that has made him a man only comfortable with his horses.
Baney does a great job of bringing the ranch to life; her characters always seem natural and personable.
While this book can be read as a standalone, knowing more of the backstory adds extra depth to the story.
Even if you’re not usually into Christian romance, Baney’s storytelling will draw you in. It’s not just a love story; it’s a journey of healing and hope.
So, if you’re looking for a book that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a smile, give “Falling for a Shy Cowboy” a read. It’s a story you won’t want to miss!
I reviewed books 1-3 of this series (so far) on my website, https://ginaraemitchell.com. Please visit to learn more and read a guest post from the author.
First, meet Dylan Vargas, a shy cowboy trying to navigate life on his family’s ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona. Then there’s Brisa Franco, a single mom who’s returned home with her son, Braden, after overcoming some of life’s harshest circumstances.
The story takes a fun turn when Dylan’s best friend, Adan, signs him up for online dating. And guess whose profile catches Dylan’s eye? It’s Brisa—Adan’s sister and Dylan’s childhood crush. Talk about a love triangle!
But there’s more to this story than just romance. Brisa is dealing with her own demons after escaping an abusive relationship with Braden’s father, and she finds herself wrestling with trust and fear issues. Dylan has spent his life dealing with a speech impediment that has made him a man only comfortable with his horses.
Baney does a great job of bringing the ranch to life; her characters always seem natural and personable.
While this book can be read as a standalone, knowing more of the backstory adds extra depth to the story.
Even if you’re not usually into Christian romance, Baney’s storytelling will draw you in. It’s not just a love story; it’s a journey of healing and hope.
So, if you’re looking for a book that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a smile, give “Falling for a Shy Cowboy” a read. It’s a story you won’t want to miss!
I reviewed books 1-3 of this series (so far) on my website, https://ginaraemitchell.com. Please visit to learn more and read a guest post from the author.
dukefn99's review
4.0
I picked up Falling for a Shy Cowboy right after finishing Falling for a Real Cowboy, both by author Karen Baney. I was enjoying the Vargas Ranch and was curious about how the next story would go. Would it follow the same formula or shake things up a little? I couldn’t wait to find out.
Falling for a Shy Cowboy follows Dylan and Brisa. These two have known each other for years, as Brisa’s brother is Dylan’s best friend. Dylan has had a crush on her since they were in high school, but she always thought he was aloof, not realizing that it was due to his speech impediment.
Years have passed, and now she’s back in town to reconnect with her family. She gets a job at the ranch, and so the romance begins.
I really like that both Brisa and Dylan were flawed. It made the story all the more real and relatable. I found the whole online dating aspect helps normalize how so many people date these days, but isn’t often used in romance novels. And then to add in a disabled child and to really lean into all that comes with a disability and how it impacts relationships.
The story could have used a little more tension or conflict to round it out a bit. But I enjoyed the characters and their situation and was rooting for them towards their happily ever after.
Falling for a Shy Cowboy is a quick, easy, inspirational romance. Ms. Baney’s writing style is easy to read and draws me in, and I can’t wait to continue this series.