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Montana Hearts #1
Lights, Cowboy, Action
Matchmaking is not in Courtney's job description
As assistant to a famous actress, Courtney is used to fulfilling ridiculous requests. Then her boss demands a date with handsome cowboy Adam Greene while on location in Montana. Delivering up Adam just doesn't seem right. Especially since Courtney's got her eye on him, too.
Adam's not interested in high-maintenance actresses. But he can't deny his attraction to sweet, fresh-faced Courtney. How can a small-town guy compete with glitz and glamour? Leave it to a cowboy to wrangle himself a Hollywood ending….
As assistant to a famous actress, Courtney is used to fulfilling ridiculous requests. Then her boss demands a date with handsome cowboy Adam Greene while on location in Montana. Delivering up Adam just doesn't seem right. Especially since Courtney's got her eye on him, too.
Adam's not interested in high-maintenance actresses. But he can't deny his attraction to sweet, fresh-faced Courtney. How can a small-town guy compete with glitz and glamour? Leave it to a cowboy to wrangle himself a Hollywood ending….
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Lesley Ann McDaniel
48 books90 followersLESLEY ANN MCDANIEL is a lifelong lover of words, animals, and musical theatre. While earning a degree in acting, she fell in love with theatrical costuming, and pursued that as a career while nurturing her passion for writing on the side. Through God’s guidance, she has shifted her focus to honing her skills as a writer of women’s fiction. She is a member of the Northwest Christian Writers Association and of a wonderful critique group. A native Montanan and a Big Sky girl at heart, Lesley now resides in the Seattle area.
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June 14, 2013
If you're looking for a sweet stay-cation all the way to Montana with a cowboy, a Hollywood film crew complete with diva, and a few gold nuggets of truth woven in, you'll love Lesley Ann McDaniel's new romance! Poor Courtney, the stressed out assistant to the diva herself, is just hoping she won't get fired. She's finally landed this job which she hopes will take her far in a filmmaking career, but it's all she can do to keep the actress happy.
Enter Adam, handsome cowboy, who just wants is to keep his ranch, which is the only reason he let the crew film there. Neither of them anticipated the ride they were in for, stampeding their hearts and even making them look a little deeper at their spiritual walks.
With plenty of action, spicy dialogue and laugh out loud humor, this book is a winner!
Enter Adam, handsome cowboy, who just wants is to keep his ranch, which is the only reason he let the crew film there. Neither of them anticipated the ride they were in for, stampeding their hearts and even making them look a little deeper at their spiritual walks.
With plenty of action, spicy dialogue and laugh out loud humor, this book is a winner!
May 13, 2013
From the first moment I met poor, frazzled Courtney (in a small Montana grocery store, trying to buy French spring-water for her uppity actress employer) I knew this story was going to be a keeper. Add in a hunky cowboy, a few horses, and a writer who can convey humor like few I've ever seen, and you have the perfect smorgasbord of a story. You'll laugh, your heart will flutter, and most importantly, you'll be touched by the gentle spiritual message.
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a slice of Montana huckleberry pie and curl up for a read you won't soon forget!
Well done, Mrs. McDaniel! Looking forward to the next book in this series!
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a slice of Montana huckleberry pie and curl up for a read you won't soon forget!
Well done, Mrs. McDaniel! Looking forward to the next book in this series!
June 24, 2019
When author Lesley Ann McDaniel mentioned Montana and coffee in her opening line she caught my attention. Her witty humor, realistic dialogue and believable characters held my attention all the way to the end - yep, I couldn't put "Lights, Cowboy, Action" down.
I enjoyed McDaniel's character, Courtney, so much I wanted to spill coffee on my shirt just to be like her. She was real, not a perfect model-looking waif with everything going for her but a boyfriend. A young professional woman happily raised in a Christian family, Courtney lost her faith as she gained her worldly life ambitions. She didn't run away as a prodigal, her heart slowly went cold. She hasn't made time for the Lord or for a serious relationship. Besides, being the assistant to movie star Angela Bijou allowed only enough time to fulfill the diva's whims and take the brunt of her ugly tantrums.
Filming the latest Bijou movie under the vast majesty of Montana's Big Sky, Courtney realizes how small her world has become. She meets handsome Christian cowboy Adam Greene, and begins to open her heart to the possibility of restored faith and true love. But, Angela has her roving eyes on the cowboy and orders Courtney to arrange dates as a diversionary fling.
Miscommunications, clumsy moments, and a serious lapse in judgment will have you holding your breath for Courtney, to see if she will finally make the right choices in life.
This would be a great summer read while sitting in the sun with a cold drink. You'll love McDaniel's fresh voice and humor.
I enjoyed McDaniel's character, Courtney, so much I wanted to spill coffee on my shirt just to be like her. She was real, not a perfect model-looking waif with everything going for her but a boyfriend. A young professional woman happily raised in a Christian family, Courtney lost her faith as she gained her worldly life ambitions. She didn't run away as a prodigal, her heart slowly went cold. She hasn't made time for the Lord or for a serious relationship. Besides, being the assistant to movie star Angela Bijou allowed only enough time to fulfill the diva's whims and take the brunt of her ugly tantrums.
Filming the latest Bijou movie under the vast majesty of Montana's Big Sky, Courtney realizes how small her world has become. She meets handsome Christian cowboy Adam Greene, and begins to open her heart to the possibility of restored faith and true love. But, Angela has her roving eyes on the cowboy and orders Courtney to arrange dates as a diversionary fling.
Miscommunications, clumsy moments, and a serious lapse in judgment will have you holding your breath for Courtney, to see if she will finally make the right choices in life.
This would be a great summer read while sitting in the sun with a cold drink. You'll love McDaniel's fresh voice and humor.
March 23, 2023
hilarious, but not a romance novel, and frankly not even great writing.
June 7, 2013
A great summer read! Set in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Lights, Cowboy, Action ticks all the boxes with the perfect amount of romance, drama, and spirituality. Take a hard working, fresh faced girl, a self-centered movie star and a handsome rancher, add love, a little misunderstanding, and a pinch of faith and you’ve got a recipe for a great story.
Author, Lesley Ann McDaniel excels at weaving captivating characters, plot and setting into a very entertaining novel. I particularly enjoyed experiencing life on a movie set in a small town in Montana. If you can’t be there in person, the next best place is cuddled up in a comfy chair with Lights, Cowboy, Action
Author, Lesley Ann McDaniel excels at weaving captivating characters, plot and setting into a very entertaining novel. I particularly enjoyed experiencing life on a movie set in a small town in Montana. If you can’t be there in person, the next best place is cuddled up in a comfy chair with Lights, Cowboy, Action
August 6, 2013
Whew! What a delightful romp!
This wonderful little book kept me off balance and turning pages from the very beginning. Whenever I thought that nothing more could go wrong for the characters, more did. They always seemed to just catch their balance and notice each other when something new and unexpected came and threw them into the wringer again. If you are looking for a fun, romantic ride through a comedy of errors, look no further. This is it.
This wonderful little book kept me off balance and turning pages from the very beginning. Whenever I thought that nothing more could go wrong for the characters, more did. They always seemed to just catch their balance and notice each other when something new and unexpected came and threw them into the wringer again. If you are looking for a fun, romantic ride through a comedy of errors, look no further. This is it.
October 12, 2015
This little Christian romance set in the heart of Montana is perfect for reading by the pool on those 90+ degree days... which is exactly what I did! Nothing like some Christian-based fluff reading to spend an afternoon, and this novel-ette fits the bill.
August 2, 2013
What a fun read!! The words created a film in my mind as I journeyed through this story. Highly recommend, it is a inspirational book that keeps you connected to each character!! Enjoy!!
June 3, 2013
What a great story! I love Montana and immediately connected with the characters. Lesley does a great job of taking a number of conflicts and bringing them together for a fun ending.
February 6, 2014
Nice story. Simple but great :)
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