Carson McKay and Carolyn West have been shown in various lights during the course of the series. We've seen them at their high points, but also at their lows. So I was interested to see how James would approach their story.

COWBOY TAKE ME AWAY begins with a heart stopping, scary accident involving Carolyn, which puts her in the hospital. There we see the children and Carson together, trying to gather their wits and emotions. This is where we see the Carson we have come to know as of late, the dominant, slightly grumpy man. But once we head back into the past, we get the cocky, charming Carson that we never really got to see before now.

The story oscillates between Carolyn and Carson's point of view in the past as well as in the present. Although it sounds like it would be confusing, somehow James manages it with ease. It definitely shows off her talents as a writer.

There were times when I thought Carson was too extreme in his actions, both in the present and in the past. But I quickly realized that this is the nature of this man. Carson McKay demands your attention and I was riveted until the last page.

Though the Rough Riders series is widely known as an Erotic Romance series, James bolsters each instalment with a powerful emotional punch. I believe this is what sets her stories apart from her peers. It makes each touch, each kiss between the hero and heroine that much more compelling and genuine for the reader. And as a result, the stories become that much more memorable.

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