Pregnant by the Texan (Texas Cattlemans Club: After the Storm #3) by Sara Orwig

Pregnant by the Texan (Texas Cattlemans Club: After the Storm #3) Reviews

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  Susan

  Very good book. Stella has been in the background of the previous books, quietly going about the business of tornado recovery. She is the mayor's administrative assistant and while he has been critically injured she has stepped up to do what needs to be done. She doesn't see herself as doing anything special. During the early cleanup efforts she met Aaron and something sparked between them, resulting in a memorable night together, something that she doesn't usually do. She doesn't see a future in it, and lets him know that she'd rather forget about it. Six weeks later she discovers that she won't be able to.
  
  Aaron was drawn to Stella from the beginning. He sees beauty under the plain clothes she wears, and a giving heart that encompasses everyone. He'd like a chance to experience more of the passion they had the last time they were together. But before he can make his interest known, he finds out about her pregnancy. Being an honorable man, he proposes right away, wanting to give Stella and the baby everything they deserve. He's surprised when Stella turns him down, but she wants love along with marriage and feels that love is not in the equation.
  
  I liked that Stella had the fortitude to stick to her desire to marry for love. Her parents hadn't loved each other and it made for a miserable childhood for her and her sister. She sensed from the beginning that there was something holding him back. Since she knows that they will be connected forever thanks to the baby, getting to know him better is important to her and she hopes that eventually he will open up to her. Meanwhile, Aaron hopes that he can convince Stella that passion and compatibility will be enough for a good marriage. Seven years earlier he had lost his wife and son in a car crash and the pain he still feels has him certain he will never love again.
  
  One of the things I loved about Aaron was that he saw so much more in Stella than she did in herself. She doesn't see the work she's doing for Royal's recovery as anything special, but he can see how much she gives of herself. He is determined to make her see just how wonderful she is. Though at the beginning he seems very pushy about forcing her outside her comfort zone, it's not long before she is doing everything he knew she could. I loved the way that he supported and encouraged her, and the pleasure he took in her success.
  
  With as much time as they were spending together, the passion between them only grew. Stella found that, as she expected, her feelings for Aaron only got stronger. But without him returning her love, she can't bring herself to commit to a marriage between them. Aaron discovered that when he was with Stella, the pain of his losses wasn't as great, but couldn't see that he was in love with her too. It wasn't until she started to withdraw, to protect her own heart, that he realized the depth of his feelings. I loved seeing what he did to show her just how special she was.
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  Melody Cox

  Stella Daniels' description is most commonly known as plain and unassuming but when a tornado hurls itself through Royal, Texas, she steps up to lead the clean-up and rebuilding campaign.
  
  Aaron Nichols is a contractor who has been spending time in Royal lending a hand. He is drawn to Stella and she to him and after one explosive night of unbridled passion, Stella learns she is pregnant.
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  I am not in agreement with the 5-star reviews. I found this story to be shallow and dull forcing myself to finish. It was simply not appealing to me. There was one troubling issue and that was Aaron wanted to change Stella's appearance. He set up a complete makeover at a salon and purchased more sensual clothing for her...saying it was to make her more physically appealing to the businessmen they were meeting with to seek donations for the rebuilding of their town of Royal. He was quite certain the donations would be more forthcoming if she had a sexier appeal as opposed to her mid-calf length skirts, buttoned to the neck blouses, and pulled-back-into-a-severe-bun hair. She was not thrilled about those changes but she went along with it to help Royal. I would have to say that I would have been greatly offended if someone I cared about insisted I have a head to toe makeover, changing everything about my outward appearance. I do understand about looking your best but I felt as though his insistence on her change was way out of line and I would have been demoralized. Aaron was like: I really like you and you turn me on so let's go change everything about your outward appearance....right, good one, Aaron.
  
  In my opinion, the storyline wrapped up much too quickly with a rush towards an HEA. It was not something I enjoyed but you may feel differently. I cannot recommend this book.
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  Tegs

  This series has been enjoyable until this story. So boring and I struggled not to skip ahead.
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  Isha Coleman

  I am really enjoy reading the Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm series. I am always intrigued by series that are written by different authors. Can't wait for the next book.
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  Kj

  DNF
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  Shannon Shields

  couldn't really get into this story
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  Amanda Butler

  I really found the lead character of Stella so relatable. She worked to help out the town after the toronado and after meeting her prince she got to discover her own worth.
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  Anna

  2.5 stars
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  Sarah {The Bookish Knitter}

  3 Stars
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  Amanda R

  Unassuming and plain.. I hate that Stella thinks of herself like this. Everyone has someone that finds them attractive but being told that she's plain makes a woman sure that no one can find her sexy or attractive. Now she knows that Aaron is a guy that finds her all of those things. She knows he doesn't live in Royal so a fling would be safe. Now she's found out that she's pregnant despite being careful. She's fully prepared to raise this baby by herself. What they had was just a fling but now that Aaron knows about the baby he's trying to convince her to marry him and that he wants to be involved in the babies life. She is hesitant.
  
  Aaron's past is always just in reach for him to remember the pain. When he finds out that Stella is pregnant with his child he knows that its something he never let himself want but he does desperately. Convincing Stella that he is sincere in his quest is another thing all together. So he helps her raise money for the tornado relief. Pushing her to put herself out there in the spotlight and showing her that everything he saw in her was hidden beneath her shy exterior.
  
  I really enjoyed Stella and Aaron's story. While Stella was shy and quiet she never really lacked the confidence to be her own person. She didn't need Aaron to be happy, she just had problems being in the public eye. She was competent in her job and her life, Aaron just added to it. He enhanced her and she helped him that the past doesn't always dictate the future. He could have a family and the past wouldn't be forgotten.
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  Tonya Warner

  Stella Daniels might appear quiet and plain, but after the tornado that left death and destruction across Royal, Texas she takes a leading role in helping to rebuild.
  
  Aaron Nichols is attracted to the quiet admin and works to draw her out of her reserve and let her hair down. Finding out their brief encounter has resulted in a pregnancy, he has to work thru whether he can risk his heart again after all he lost.
  
  Overall, I found the story was bland and repetitive.
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  Harlequin Books

  "This beautifully written romance showcases the best qualities and emotions of falling in love with a wonderful courtship and an even happier outcome" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).
  
  Miniseries: Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm
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  karen

  Stella is an extraordinary women. I liked Aaron and his caring attitude. The Texas Cattleman are wonderful. Could do more with the future instead of ending with assumptions