Third Rock from the Cowboy
Lexi Post
Western Contemporary
Anthropologist Dr. Silver Collins is used to laughter, derision, or fanaticism when she tells someone she’s an ancient astronaut theorist. So when she receives none of those reactions from cowboy Layne Dawson, she’s intrigued. What also intrigues her is that the man has lived in the same town all his life, is amazingly confident, and is absolutely content with his life. His main goal appears to be to keep everything just the way it is.
Layne, a confirmed bachelor, has never met a woman like Silver, and it’s not just because her hair is completely white at the age of thirty-four. She’s traveled the world, quenching her thirst for knowledge about ancient cultures, determined to make a discovery that will help mankind understand its past. Her sacrifice and drive to reach that goal is something he’s never known and he finds it, and her, riveting.
The more Silver learns about Layne, the more she appreciates him. When it looks like his help could be instrumental in reaching her life-long goal, her respect and gratefulness turn to something more. But when it becomes clear that her life is as alien to him as his is to her, she has to admit they truly are worlds apart. The chances they can bridge the gap are about as low as the chances aliens visited Earth in the past…or did they?
Uncaged Review: With the fourth book in the series, Silver, Amber and Jade are scientists on a dig and staying at Rocky Road before the guest season begins and tasked with finding out more about the drawings on the rocks and the only access to the site is through the ranch. Layne, our confirmed bachelor head ranch hand is tasked with taking them to the site and keeping them safe during their month on the dig. The chemistry between Layne and Silver is noticeable immediately and their romance takes off, each believing neither wants anything long term. But one discovery leads to another and things take a turn…
This is my favorite so far of the series. I loved the banter between the family, George was a cool addition and when things start to go belly up for the scientists after a major discovery, the Dunn’s will show Silver what family and community is all about. This story was fun and original, and it was a lot of fun watching how their blossoming love changed both of them. Reviewed by Cyrene
5 Stars
