Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins by Virginia McCullough

Posted April 25, 2022 by meezcarrie in contemporary, giveaway, romance, Virginia McCullough / 51 Comments



The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins, On Tour with Prism Book Tours

THE RANCHER’S WYOMING TWINS by Virginia McCullough
SERIES:
Back to Adelaide Creek #1

GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome)
PUBLISHER: Harlequin Heartwarming
RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2022
PAGES: 384

Her worst enemy…
Could bring her heart home

Heather Stanhope wants to despise the man who now owns the ranch her family lost. But Matt Burton is raising his late sister’s adorable twins, loves horses, and is known for his loyalty and honesty. Sneaking into Adelaide Creek for her friend’s wedding, Heather hopes to avoid Matt, but fate and family have them crossing paths. Heather knows falling for Matt means risking her heart, but it’s a risk she can’t resist.

 

I always enjoy Virginia McCullough’s books so when I heard that she was starting a new Harlequin Heartwarming series, I jumped at the chance to read it! Adelaide Creek is a charming community full of ranchers and farmers and just all-around good people. And despite the complicated history between Heather Stanhope and Matt Burton – namely, the fact that he’s the guy who bought the ranch that had been in her family for generations – the instant sparks between them are tangible. As a reader, that first dance they shared made me smile and I knew I would be solidly in their corner for this novel. Their romance is sweet (with some great kisses!), and I also appreciated that it was a mature relationship, not in terms of the characters’ ages but in the way they handled the obstacles on the way to happily-ever-after.

With a title like The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins and that adorable cover, you might expect there to be some cute twins in this story… and you would be correct! Matt has been raising his sister’s twins after her death, and he easily fits into that daddy-uncle role. And is quite swoony at it, as a matter of fact 🙂 I loved his interactions with the twins (and vice versa), and I also loved how they latched on to Heather – and how she seamlessly fit into their lives. There are a couple of sub-threads related to these cuties that give readers the opportunities to see further layers of both Matt and Heather’s characters, as well as adding an extra boost of heart to the story.

Bottom Line: The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins is another sweet & engaging read from Virginia McCullough. The writing voice is warm & relatable and draws you in to the heart of the story and its characters. You’ll be firmly invested in Matt & Heather and the twins – as well as the book’s supporting characters – from start to finish. A great choice for fans of Cari Lynn Webb, Carol Ross, or Ruth Logan Herne.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.)

My Rating: 4 stars / loved it!

KissingBook Level: 3 / may forget to breathe on occasion

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Born and raised in Chicago, Virginia McCullough has been lucky enough to develop her writing career in many locations, including the coast of Maine, the mountains of North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and currently, Northeast Wisconsin. She started her career in nonfiction, first writing articles and then books as a ghostwriter and coauthor. She’s written more than 100 books for physicians, business owners, professional speakers and many others with information to share or a story to tell.

Virginia’s books feature characters who could be your neighbors and friends. They come in all ages and struggle with everyday life issues in small-town environments that almost always include water—oceans, lakes, or rivers. The mother of two grown children, you’ll find Virginia with her nose a book, walking on trails or her neighborhood street, or she may be packing her bag to take off for her next adventure. And she’s always working on another story about hope, healing, and second chances.

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51 responses to “Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins by Virginia McCullough

  1. Kay Garrett

    Love the cover on “The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins” by Virginia McCullough and can’t wait for the opportunity to read this great sounding story.

    My favorite farm animal would be a miniature cow. They are so adorable! If we weren’t traveling or going to doctor appointments, I would love to have one for a pet. As far as “regular” farm animals I think a sheep would be cool. Not to big and not too small and the wool would be amazing.

    • Thanks for stopping by! I live in Wisconsin, so I see farm animals as I drive around my town. It’s hard to pick a favorite, isn’t it? I hope you enjoy Heather and Matt’s romance.

    • I live in Wisconsin, so I see farm animals as I drive around my town. It’s hard to pick a favorite, isn’t it? I hope you enjoy Heather and Matt’s romance. Thanks for stopping by my tour.

  2. Bea LaRocca

    I love horses. This book cover is adorable and I loved the synopsis, this is a must read for me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this story and the author’s bio and book details

    • I live in Wisconsin, so I see farm animals as I drive around my town. It’s hard to pick a favorite, isn’t it? I hope you enjoy Heather and Matt’s romance. Thanks for stopping by my tour.

  3. Rita Wray

    I love horses, they are great.
    I like the sound of the book, I’m looking forward to reading it.

  4. Cathy French

    My favorite farm animal would be a cat lol. When I was a kid a bull chased me and a pony bucked and kicked me. I like farm animals just not up close and personal.

    • Harlequin does great covers for all their books, but I think the ones for the Heartwarming line are the best! Thanks for stopping by. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a real giraffe–but baby giraffes are truly fun to watch.

  5. June Jacobs

    I love horses and dogs. The cover on this book is absolutely adorable. Sounds like a good read. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Congratulations on your new release, Virginia! :0}

    • Almost all my books are multigenerational, both women’s fiction and romance. There’s something special about children in books. And having grandparents around is an extra!

  6. Almost all my books are multigenerational, both women’s fiction and romance. There’s something special about children in books. And having grandparents around is an extra!

  7. Donna M Kowalczyk

    There’s nothing cuter than baby piglets, and as a child I always wanted one! Virginia, this book sounds wonderful, right up my alley, can’t wait to read it!

  8. virginia mccullough

    Thanks so much, Donna–piglets are running strong in this farm animal contest. I hope you enjoy Matt and Heather’s romance. I’ll be tell more Adelaide Creek stories–one is coming out just in time for Christmas!

  9. virginia mccullough

    It seems I have a dog in every story. Scrambler in this one, Winnie in the next, but the one for book 3 hasn’t appeared yet. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy Heather and Matt’s romance.

    • virginia mccullough

      So many dog lovers, and they are such fun to write. The always seem to show how they feel about everything going on!

    • virginia mccullough

      Another vote for horses. I think we should all go for a ride on the ranch today–even in our imaginations!

  10. virginia mccullough

    I think the horses are winning big down the stretch here. Thanks for commenting! I hope you enjoy Matt and Heather’s story.

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