Texas Haven

**Advertising for a wife seems like the answer to all of Burke Dawson's
problems. He wants a wife and kids without emotional attachments, but he has
no idea how much havoc one woman can cause.

Annie Douglas has her heart set on her hunky cowboy's love and she isn't about to stop until she gets it.
**

I love some cowboy stories, I'll tell ya that! Kathleen Ball has created a sexy one in Burke Dawson, that's for sure! This is my first Kathleen Ball novel and I can say happily that it will not be last. I loved the way the story was written, the way the characters were created and the attraction between sparked. This book is very moving and full of such emotion that I couldn't help but feel as if I was in the center of it all.

Annie is a sweet, innocent character. Her past is very layered. She was abused by her stepfather in the worst of ways, she was used by her ex fiance, and her stepbrother. I felt so bad for her that so many times I had tears in my eyes. All she wanted was true love, and to return that love to someone. When she makes the trip to Texas to see the land her stepbrother purchased, she meets handsome cowboy rancher Burke Dawson and nearly fell in love on site. But, she's cautious of men.
Burke Dawson is cautious of women. Burned by a citified ex-wife who just wanted money, he knows he needs a wife to partner with on the ranch. So, he's on the hunt for one. Then he meets Annie. A beautiful, young, sweet woman who ends up on his land claiming that half of it is her stepbrother's, never realizing that his greedy ex-wife sold off her share. There's something about Annie, though, that he can't get over.
I definitely recommend this start to a wonderful cowboy series by this highly talented author! It's 5 Book worthy, filled with captivating characters, and a plot line of true love, second chances, and deep devotion. reviewsbymolly.com/rabt-review-texas-haven-by-kathleen-ball-giveaway/

Everything in Annie Douglas' life has taught her that men can't be trusted. Although Burke is big, strong, and not seemingly gentle, Annie feels drawn to the handsome Texas cowboy. Upon discovering Burke's advertisement for a wife, Annie shyly asks if he might consider her. 
Burke Dawson wants children; unfortunately, that also includes a wife. His first wife was a citified hellcat who stole half of his ranch. Now Burke's determined to find an honest country girl with no expectations of love.

Misunderstandings, accidents, and treachery leads to Annie leaving shattered and alone. Can their shaking start lead to the possible loving relationship they both desire but neither is sure of?