Book Review of 'Kissing the Texas Ranger' by Cari Lynn Webb

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

There is nothing like a sweet romance to break up the craziness of life. I am in the throws of back-to-school for my college-bound son and wedding prep for my sister's upcoming nuptials, so when I get a moment to myself, I love diving into a sweet story that allows me to escape the chaos.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Kissing the Texas Ranger by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Kissing the Texas Ranger
Series: A Three Springs Texas Romance #1
Author: Cari Lynn Webb
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

To solve the case…

He'll steal her heart

Special Ranger Bodie Hopson arrives in Three Springs, Texas, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a bison herd belonging to the strong-willed farmer Sarah Rickelle. Posing as a new ranch hand, Bodie suspects she's an insurance fraudster, but then quickly realizes she's more of an ally than a criminal. As they join forces to track down the thief, their growing attraction makes it difficult to stay professional. But when the case takes a dangerous turn, Bodie faces a life-changing decision: follow his law enforcement career or fight for the woman who’s stolen his heart.

My Review

Kissing the Texas Ranger is a sweet literary treat that I was able to breeze through and was quite enjoyable.

Sarah Rickelle is an overworked and overwhelmed farmer doing all she can to keep her head above water. Bodie’s appearance on her struggling farm couldn’t have come at a better time. What she is hoping for is relief from the overwhelming pressure of running a farm, but what she doesn’t expect is the instant spark between herself and her new farmhand. Who has time for love when you’re all work and no play?

As a whole, I enjoyed the blossoming relationship between Bodie and Sarah, but the repeated use of them calling one another “his farmer” and “her cowboy” was unnecessary to me. I get what the author was going for, but it was distracting, to say the least, and I feel like the story could’ve benefited without their repeated use. Other than that, their story was a nice, natural progression that didn’t feel forced and was enjoyable to read.

The bison thefts added a nice cozy mystery charm that paralleled the love story perfectly and was my favorite part of the novel, as this plot ends up being more serious than I had anticipated. Grandma Rose was another highlight, whose wisdom and overall charm had me feeling all warm and fuzzy, as did Bodie’s family, who were also amazing.

While I had a few small qualms, I thought this novel was sweet, entertaining, easy to read, and the perfect balance of mystery and romance.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in Florida with her husband. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

Connect with Cari Lynn Webb by visiting carilynnwebb.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and print copies of 2 Backlist Books of winner's choice between the following titles: The Rancher's Secret Crush, A Proposal for Her Cowboy and A Cowgirl's Christmas Reunion (or may substitute with ebook(s) of any other Cari Lynn Webb title).

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 26, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 2, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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