Title:
The Cajun Cowboy
Author:
Sandra Hill
Publisher:
Warner Books
ISBN:
0-446-61295-2
Copyright Date:
June 2004
Format:
Print
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The Cajun Cowboy is a rollicking, rib-tickler of a southern novel. Charmaine LeDeux is having problems: she's on the run from a loan shark because she owes him $50,000, she's a born again virgin and her ex-husband Raoul "Rusty" Lanier is out of prison, and back to tell her that they're still married. So begins Sandra Hill's engaging tale about love's second chance. Charmaine needs a place to hide out, so she turn's to Raoul's ranch, the Triple L. She finds to her surprise that she owns half the ranch, so she figures this is her chance to improve the living conditions for the residents: Clarence the foreman, Linc the cowboy, and Jimmy, a fifteen year old boy Raoul is helping out. Of course, teasing Raoul is only a side benefit. Soon they are flirting and kissing up the storm, much to the pleasure of Tante, Lulu and the gang at the Triple L.
Charmaine and Raoul are wonderful for each other; they have a steamy chemistry, lots of scorching heat, and a love that survives a ten-year almost divorce. Neither want to sign the divorce papers, yet they are both afraid to recommit to each other. Raoul can't forgive Charmaine for conspiring against him with his father, a man he hated, and Charmaine still replays their parting words of ten years ago that continually tear her apart inside. She doesn't think Raoul will ever see her as anything but a dumb bimbo. Charmaine is an extremely talented and smart woman, the antithesis of the dumb southern debutante and Raoul is anything but the generic cowboy often portrayed in romance novels. They both work hard in order to solve their problems, money, love, family, and business combined. With a little Cajun luck, Charmaine and Raoul will find their way back to each other, regardless of their other problems.
This is a wonderful story, with plenty of southern charm and many laughs. Sandra Hill brings her characteristic wit and love to her newest Cajun romance. An appearance from past couples such as Sylvie and Luc, Rachel and Remy gives this spicy romantic novel extra Cajun flavor. There are tons of laughs from the hilarious Tante Lulu, but the main story of Raoul and Charmaine is what holds the attention of the reader. This is a charming story that will make you want to find your own Cajun Cowboy.
Reviewed by: Sarah
