book was meh, neither here nor there, Im not a big fan of lead characters who are famous or in the public eye, so that didnt help, I also thought that the lead characters had almost no chemistry, very few interactions leading up to love, and the worst part.
. . she was in a relationship for almostof the book so prior to that she had spoken to the hero less than a handful of times.
This series is going to be a lot of fun! With the kick off to her brand new Two Kings Ranch series Christy Jeffries had me instantly hooked with the drama filled first scene of the book.
The setting is quaint and the characters are fresh, I'm looking forward to more from the King family!
Tessa is a force to be reckoned with in the public eye, but a tumultuous past has left her with an insecurity that only a select few get to see.
Grayson is an all around good guy, He uses his protective nature to flourish in his job while doing everything in his power to make sure his family is taken care of.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a drama filled family who torment and interfere as much as they love.
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What Happens at the Ranch is the opening story in the Twin Kings Ranch series, and if the beginning is any indication this series is going to be a wild ride.
There is such a diversity of personalities at Tessas family ranch in Wyoming, some made me laugh out loud at their antics, others I frowned a bit with their attitude, yet all interesting to the point that I want to know more about them and thats a strong pull for me that when I find the secondary characters fascinating then I need to keep up with this series.
Tessa is a strong character, shes had to overcome an event in her past and for the most part, has conquered it.
Yet, understandably, at her fathers funeral, she has a panic attack that brings her to her knees, As the daughter of the VicePresident and a talk show host in her own right she cannot be seen showing any weakness and how shes reacting right now is a big one.
The last thing she wanted was to draw more attention to herself, but in doing his duty to protect Tessa, Secret Service Agent Grayson probably drew more attention to them both by his trained reactions and the
aftermath when Tessa was in control again and not the least bit happy with Grayson aka Agent Dreamy.
What follows are circumstances that will put Grayson and Tessa together a lot, a fact that neither is really comfortable with.
Stuck at the Twin Kings Ranch together, for the time being, will force both of them to take a good look at themselves, their actions, and even their attraction to each other.
I loved Grayson, Hes dealing with a family issue, has been for years now, and the last thing he wants is to be stuck right where he is.
Sure, hes attracted to the annoying Tessa but his guilt at not being with his sister and mother right now is affecting how he reacts to Tessa and her family.
He is the kind of hero that I fall for so easily, strong, stubborn but has a sense of honor and loyalty that nothing will get in the way of not even his own love life or lack of.
Watching these two people banter, argue, and slowly begin to understand each other was an emotional journey in many ways.
The “bad” guy wasnt really bad as just out for his own interests and not afraid to make waves to push his own agenda.
For me, the callous Senator was just a blip to be overcome and forgotten so I could get back to the good stuff, the real love developing between Tessa and Grayson.
I adored so many members of Tessas family and want more of them, Others, well, Id like to discover why they are not so likable and see that resolved which Ive no doubt will be eventually.
In all, I had a very good time with Grayson and Tessa in What Happens at the Ranch a great start to an intriguing series.
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Twin Kings Ranch Their attraction is anything but by the book,
Looking after journalist Tessa King should have been a simple assignment for Secret Service agent Grayson Wyatt, But a family tragedy, and a social media faux pas, forces the vice presidents famous daughter to hide out at her familys Wyoming ranch and forces Grayson to play cowboy to blend in.
Their attraction breaks every protocol and threatens to expose Tessas deepest secret, Worse, the medias chasing a story that could put everything the couple is fighting for at risk A hilarious beginning of the Twin Kings Ranch series, in which eldest daughter, Tessa King, has to contend with Secret Service agent, Grayson Wyatt, when she has an unexpected panic attack at the funeral of her late father, the VP of the USA.
That and what soon trends on social media encourages her to stay on the family's Wyoming ranch longer than she'd intendedeven after her almostfianceshows up late and then even later.
But, then, he's more interested in what Tessa's family can do for him than what he can do for her, or them.
Not so Agent Dreamy, He wants out of there, if only to control his reaction to Tessa and desire to make her more than "a job.
" But that can't happen when it's his job to keep her safe, Or is it
With an abundance of weird and wonderfully quirky family members, this series promises to be a great read.
Can't wait for the next installment, Terrific start to the new series, The book started with a bang as Tessa King, a television news personality and oldest daughter of the vice president, has a panic attack at her father's funeral.
She stumbles out of the church and right into the arms of Secret Service agent Grayson Wyatt, Grayson does what he does best protects the subject and gets her away from the situation, Unfortunately, Tessa doesn't react well once she recovers, and the resulting social media firestorm makes it necessary for her to hide out at the family ranch.
As part of the protection detail, Grayson also remains behind,
I loved both Tessa and Grayson, Tessa is a former athlete who overcame some incredible obstacles to get where she is today, Though she is a public figure and open about her professional life, she works hard to keep her private life private, Tessa is stubbornly independent and fights the requirement to have protection while on the family ranch, which puts her at odds with Grayson.
Grayson is easily as stubborn as Tessa, making their early interactions especially volatile, He allows nothing to stop him from doing his job, His presence on the ranch is complicated by the guilt he feels over not being with his mother and sister, Maddy, as she undergoes a complicated medical procedure.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Tessa and Grayson develop, When Tessa's early attempts to avoid Grayson's protection fail, they reach a tentative truce over the matter, As they spend more time together, that truce becomes friendship, I loved watching them argue, banter, and get to know each other, Tessa's sincere interest in his family, especially his sister, surprises Grayson and adds to his growing feelings for her, At the same time, Tessa trusts Grayson enough to depend on his support as she faces one of her greatest fears, The scene at the pool was intensely moving, I loved Grayson's pride in her accomplishment and Tessa's relief and joy at overcoming her fear and regaining her confidence,
I ached for them both as they admitted their feelings for each other but couldn't find a way to be together.
Tessa's high visibility career and Grayson's need for anonymity in his made it impossible, I loved that neither one expected the other to give up their career for the other, A chance encounter after their parting brought their feelings roaring back to the surface and emphasized their obstacles, I loved how Tessa coped with their parting and the effect it had on Grayson, His big moment at the end was awesome and the perfect demonstration of the depth of his feelings,
I love Tessa's family, They are loving, dramatic, and quirky and have no difficulty butting into each other's lives, I liked how Grayson took a chance and enlisted their help at the end, I look forward to the rest of the series and getting to know the others better,
Christy Jeffries graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Criminology and received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law.
But drafting court documents and working in law enforcement was merely an apprenticeship for her current career in the dynamic field of mommyhood and romance writing.
She lives in Southern California with her patient husband, two energetic sons, and one sassy grandmother, Follow her online at christiejeffries, com. .