Cute love story about a vagabond, horse-whispering cowboy and a runaway princess trying to get a last adventure before her arranged marriage takes place.

Brady finds "Annie" hitch hiking and breaks the first of his 5 unbreakable rules....he picks her up and takes her to the nearest truck stop. They indulge in chili (another of the rules...never eat truck stop chili). He knows something is going on when two men whom he calls the Blues Brothers, because of the way they are dressed, and she chooses that moment to kiss him.

Yup that pretty much sets the tone for the book. A lot of the pampered princess discovering the outside world. Between worrying about being caught and how to break the truth to Brady (another rule: no secrets). But since they are in deep lust with one another he's willing to make some adjustments. I did think it sweet when he finds out that Annie, Princess Annabella, is a virgin he slams on the brakes and tells her he is not worthy of the honor. Yes, he's THAT honorable. Oh and she decides to get a job for the 6 weeks she'll be around.

She keeps referring to the Audrey Hepburn movie "Roman Holiday" so that should give you some idea of the quirky romance this is. While sweet for me it dragged at times. Some incidents occur that I just rolled my eyes at thinking...yes, this is definitely fiction for that wouldn't happen like this in reality. Then the last chapter and a half just flew through some important dealings and BOOM...we have our HEA.

Like I said, sweet story. Good afternoon staying warm by the fire kind of book. On to the next one please. ( )

The Cowboy and the Princess is an enchanting feel good novel that fans of contemporary romances will enjoy. To read my review in its entirety, please visit http://www.bookreviewsandmorebykathy.com/2012/07/30/the-cowboy-and-the-princess/ ( )

This is one of my most favorite Lori books. I loved the characters and the unique plot. ( )

A fun read, touching. A nice story about someone waking up and realizing what is important in life. ( )

The Cowboy and the Princess by Lori Wilde Brady Talmadge has rules for his life but he's tested them all out at one time or another. He picks up Annie Coste hitchhiking and buys her a meal as he tells her about his profession of being a horse whisperer of sorts and that he lives in his moveable trailer. She gets the wrong idea and thinks he's homeless. She has a small dog in her satchel on her big adventure. She is a princess with an arranged marriage but she's run away from her bodyguards to experience what normal life is. He protects her by kissing her when the bodyguards show up looking for her and then he saves her from the man dragging her away assuming she's a prostitute. She's led a very sheltered life and doesn't even speak the way others on the outside do. She'd be happy to just have a few hours living a normal life and thinks how fortunate if the time was longer. When she realizes she has more time she wants him to make love to her. Love the 'you know you're a princess' sayings at the beginning of the chapters, so funny some of them. He knows she's hiding from others but won't speak of that anymore and he knows she holds herself regal and she has no idea what some everyday phrases mean. So many mysteries about her. She meets his friends and gets a job with the wedding planner and even a cabin to stay at while she's there working. Love the slow stride of lovemaking scenes, quite hot and steamy, just the perfect blend for this book. Love reading about the rodeo and horses and what he has to go through in hopes of curing the sick one, Miracle. When a family emergency occurs he has the choice to step up to the plate and settle down or continue going where the work is... She also has a family emergency that leaves her with many choices .... ( )