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Slow Ride (Rough Riders series) Kindle Edition

by Lorelei James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 2,078 ratings
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A Rough Riders free read.

Keely McKay Donohue is enduring the longest wedding reception of her life: her own. The only saving grace is that Jack Donohue is finally hers. Usually her hunky man gives her everything she wants, so why is her groom denying her the one thing she wants right now?

Jack thought his secretive wait-for-the-honeymoon plan was romantic, until he realizes he’s only put Keely in a fighting mood. If he wants to get back on his temperamental bride’s good side, he’d better find a way to sweep his cowgirl off her boots…fast.

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    Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
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    November 9, 2010
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Rough Riders reading order:

Book 1: Long Hard Ride
Book 2: Rode Hard
Book 3: Cowgirl Up and Ride
Book 4: Tied Up, Tied Down
Book 5: Rough, Raw and Ready
Book 6: Branded As Trouble
Book 6.5: Strong, Silent Type (novella)
Book 7: Shoulda Been A Cowboy
Book 8: All Jacked Up
Book 9: Raising Kane
Book 9.5: Slow Ride (free short story)
Book 10: Cowgirls Don't Cry
Book 11: Chasin' Eight
Book 12: Cowboy Casanova
Book 13: Kissin' Tell
Book 14: Gone Country
Book 14.5: Short Rides (novellas)
Book 15: Redneck Romeo
Book 16: Cowboy Take Me Away
Book 16.5: Long Time Gone (novella)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004AYDJM8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (November 9, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 210 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 34 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 2,078 ratings

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Lorelei James

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“Update your bio,” they said, “And make it fun and quirky.”

I’m relieved they didn’t request a kinky bio since I do write erotic romance. So here’s a new bio for a writer who’s been published for TWO DAMN DECADES.

~ Lorelei James knows far too much about pop culture and little about math/science-y stuff which she blames on her GenX upbringing. She’s written a bunch of books in the Rough Riders series, the Blacktop Cowboys® series, the Mastered series, the Need You series, the Want You series, and several stand-alones. Many of those titles have hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Her books have won the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, the CAPA Award, and in 2016, RT Book Reviews presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Erotic Romance.

Cool, right? But Lorelei also has a secret identity. Technically it’s not completely secret since it's her real name ~ as Lori Armstrong, she writes dark, gritty mysteries. She’s been nominated for five Shamus Awards—won two—for books in her Julie Collins series, Mercy Gunderson series and a short story, as well as earning nominations for a High Plains Book Award and winning a Willa Cather Literary Award. Lorelei lives in western South Dakota with her husband, their corgi Copper, more craft projects than she’ll ever finish, more books than she’ll ever read and all those pesky fictional characters residing in her head, begging her to tell their stories.

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HDickers1
5.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the series...but SO worth it!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2013
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Lorelei James is a master crafter for me. I agree with some reviewers that this short story is not as good as her other books and that it is definitely not a stand alone book. However, her writing is outstanding. Her ability to tell a story is incredible. The continuity of them all is what makes it so entertaining. From the beginning with Long Hard Ride to whatever the newest book may be, you know the backstory of every member of the family or neighbor in each book. THAT is what makes them all so good, you develop a real history of these characters.

Buy this book. Then buy the rest of the Rough Riders series. They are full of dirty, dirty sex and lots of it. Plenty of rough, sexy cowboys who know what they are doing even as they fall in love.

I love this series. Love it.
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sharon burton
4.0 out of 5 stars This was a good short, a between the numbers
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016
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This was a good short, a between the numbers, on a pair of characters previously having their story told. It's definitely for fans of the series, and it's always great to catch up on past characters one has laughed and loved with, so all around a good book for fans of the series.
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Reader's Edyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick and steamy - beneficial to read with series.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012
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Review:

I chose to read this book because it was a FREE read. It still is, by the way, so feel free to pop on by Amazon, B&N, Samhain, wherever you can find it and download it. I had just gotten my Droid and was beyond excited to find that Kindle had an app for Droid. I mean BEYOND excited people. I loaded up with FREE reads and went nuts! Nuts I tell you! I have a huge list of books I still need to read .. . and I will ... I just. Need. More. Time. ACK! Anyhow ... I digress.

At the time, I had heard nothing about Ms. James or her Rough Rider series. I am a sucker for romance, and who in all of anywhere doesn't love the cowboy twist? *swoon* SO based on the description, I thought I would give this novella a try, knowing from the reviews that it was part of a series. Well, I have to say that series knowledge would be highly beneficial. In fact, I probably would have enjoyed this story more had I already read the series. However, this is not to say that I did not enjoy the story - just that I would have enjoyed it MORE with series knowledge in my back pocket.

This novella picks up at Keely and Jack's wedding. The blushing bride ... well that is a terrible description because clearly Keely doesn't have an inclination toward embarrassment ... wants nothing more than to escape her wedding with her husband and get down to having sex hours ago! Jack is nothing but patient, having planned a surprise for his new wife, and is driving Keely to madness. She walks in on relatives getting' some at her own wedding and that about does it. She then decides to take matters into her own hands to drive her dear husband to madness. So the story follows them from their wedding reception to their honeymoon destination. And I would venture to guess that they lean toward a bit of a volatile relationship at times. Keely knows what she wants and when Jack does not deliver, look out!

I noticed that some have rated this story low. To them I say, pay attention to the reviews before you buy it then. It was very obvious to me that Slow Ride was part of a series. I read the reviews and I knew this much before cracking the virtual cover. And sometimes, let's face it, mid-series just doesn't work. So the lack of story line in this book and the less than endearing characters are described as such only by those who have failed to read the series. In total, I think the story was less than 20 pages. That should tell you a lot right there. I think that this story was intended not so much as a whetting of the appetite for non-readers, but a bit of fun for the readers who are already committed and involved in Ms. James work. Why bash a story because you failed to read the rest of the series first? Seems rude. Therefore, I am rating this story 3 wings because I am on the fence. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. Knowing my personal tastes and tendencies, I believe I would have enjoyed it quite a lot had I read the series first. It is a personal handicap - not one that should reflect on the author - at least not until I read a full-length novel to better judge my thoughts on her work. I will say that as a Samhain author, Ms. James stands a good chance that I will approve. *whispers* I yet to dislike an author from Samhain.

Also! Check the author's note: "This short story takes place between the epilogue of Rough Riders book 8, All Jacked Up, and the second chapter of Rough Riders book 10, Cowgirls Don't Cry. Enjoy a sneak peek of Jack and Keely on the road to their happily ever after..." So you see? It's all right there on the first page before the story even begins.

So for those who have a compulsive tendency toward reading in order, skip this book until you are ready to read it. For those who don't care and just want a quick, fun, sexy read loaded with characters getting down and dirty, read it. It's fast, it's fun, and it's stimulating. If you are not into cowboys, romance, and smoking hot sex scenes - you are in the wrong place! I do know that at some point I would like to read the Rough Rider series in order and then read this novella again. I am thinking that my view would likely change. But worry not ... I will be sure to let you all know when I do.

(Digital copy purchased for personal library.)
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mnix
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a wedding....
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2011
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Keely McKay Donohue is finally married. Now the only thing she wants is her hunky husband to give her the loving she wants and desires. Jack has never denied her anything so why has he suddenly started?
Jack wanted the most romantic night, not bothering to think that his cowgirl might just not be able to wait. Now, she is in a fighting mood and what can he do to sweep the woman of his dreams off her feet?

Slow Ride is a fun follow-up to the fast paced love story of Keely McKay and Jack Donohue. We get the fun and adventures of the McKay girl finally having her wedding day and lots can be expected to happen. Though the one thing that Keely thought would happen seems to be the one thing that she can't make work. If you like the Rough Riders Series than you will want to pick up this free read and laugh your way through Keely's wedding day. If you are new to the series I suggest starting at the beginning but Slow Ride is a nice quick dip into the dynamic world of the McKay's.

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Mary Kirkland
1.0 out of 5 stars Just A Tease
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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I read this because it was a free read and who doesn't like a free romance book, right?

I was confused right from the beginning and had a hard time even finishing this book. Keely is annoying from the very beginning and I didn't care for her character at all.

This story had no real plot, no real story other than Keely constantly after Jack to have sex which he didn't want to until the honeymoon and I kept reading hoping they would finally get to that point and when they do the story stops. Guess this is just a teaser leading up to their honeymoon and how annoying Keely will be in any subsequent books.

This was not what I expect when reading a romance book and it didn't make me want to read any of the other books in this series. This was a complete waste of time unless you have read the other books in the series and are fans of it, which I am not.
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North
2.0 out of 5 stars A chapter not a story
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2010
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Be aware that this a short story. As I did not read any of the other, apparently longer, books in the series, it was not very satisfying.
Basically, Keely and Jack are getting married, and the bride really wants the reception to be over and the wedding night to start. She tries to seduce her husband all the way to the hotel where the two-weeks honeymoon is supposed to take place. He steadfasly resists her, for reasons that made no sense to me. Having your brand-new husband refuse your advances sounds less than romantic ! As a reader, you're also being teased all the way to the bedroom without the big finale.
Dumb plot and shortness set aside, the story itself is well written and there are glimpses of humor and interesting characters. I would presume that if I had read any of the Rough Riders books, I would not have been so disappointed.
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bookhog
5.0 out of 5 stars Read 'All Jacked Up' first!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2012
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This is a great read, but mostly in relation to 'All Jacked Up' which is number 8 in the series.

It's free, so I can understand why most people would choose to read this first if they've never read Lorelei James before. But I've come to love these books and I would encourage other readers to take a leap of faith and buy 'All Jacked Up' as well as this (think of it as 1.67 per book.)

I read this, then went bought 'All Jacked Up' as soon as I'd finished it. When you've been with the characters throughout all the ups and downs of their relationship its much easier to understand Jack and Keeley's behaviour in this book, you can really see how much they love each other.

Take that leap of faith and you'll have a much more rewarding reading experience.
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Anina
5.0 out of 5 stars Mein erstes Buch der Serie, aber bestimmt nicht das letzte!
Reviewed in Germany on September 14, 2012
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Ich hatte dieses Buch vom meinem Urlaub als 0€ Buch so "mitgekauft". Es hat mir gut gefallen und ich werde mir bestimmt noch mehr aus dieser Reihe zulegen.Eigentlich sprechen mich "Cowboy"-geschichten nicht so an, aber die Autorin hat einen guten Schreibstil und bisher habe ich kein schlechtes Buch von ihr gelesen.
Eine solide Romanze mit genug Erotik für einen schönen Abend ;-)
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Demelza Carlton
4.0 out of 5 stars Short and most definitely sweet
Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2014
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From the cover, the blurb and the author's other works (which I haven't read), I figured this was perhaps a bit more erotic than I'd like, but it came recommended and free, so I figured why not.

I was pleasantly surprised. It's not a sex-fest from beginning to end, with little or no plot. It IS short and sweet - after all, it's the story of a wedding day. There most definitely is sex in it - but not particularly graphic, either.

The ending left me smiling, wanting to check out some more of Ms James' work.
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Jodie In Paradise
3.0 out of 5 stars as expected
Reviewed in Australia on May 9, 2019
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as expected
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Laura N Bren
3.0 out of 5 stars it would probably be much better if read as part of the series of books ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2016
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Although this can be read as a stand alone novella, it would probably be much better if read as part of the series of books with these characters in it. On its own, Keely comes across as just a slightly irritating woman with an extremely high libido who can't wait to get through her wedding reception so she can jump her new husband. He, on the other hand, has other ideas!
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