Today we have Mitch Johnson from Dakota Star’s novel, The Sweet Life. He’s here to tell us his views on a successful relationship!
Mitch is a sweet on the inside, tough on the outside cowboy working at a dude ranch as lead wrangler, barn manager, and more. When Alexis visits and turns his life upside down, Mitch will do anything to win the beautiful red-head’s heart. Country sweet falls hard for a little city spice.
Mitch, well suited for the physical demands of a life spent outdoors, is tall, tan, and lean. But his eyes are his most noticeable feature: bright golden brown and friendly. Hauling hay, leading rides across the open meadows, or rescuing stray cows, gives Mitch ample time to think about his relationship.
Some relationship advice from a cowboy:
- Work at it: The Sweet Life Dude Ranch needs lots of TLC. There are demanding days that don’t go well and some that end in failure. But it’s important to remember those types of days are few and far between. More often, relationships, like the ranch, bring fulfillment and fun. Both are full of love, joy, and special moments. Know that the benefits of the ranch or a relationship can’t be enjoyed if you do not work on it and try to improve it.
- Enjoy the moment: Like a long lope across a meadow full of wildflowers, moments in a relationship can be magical. Even if it’s not forever, relationships offer opportunities to see the world in a new way and to grow from the experience. Every relationship teaches you something. Enjoy the moments, enjoy the magic. Make memories that last a lifetime even if the relationship doesn’t.
- It takes a little effort every day: Just like a working ranch, a relationship is in need of constant maintenance and repair. If a fence collapses, the horses escape; if cowboys don’t properly care for the animals, they fall ill. A relationship needs constant attention to avoid things going awry.
- Be honest, but not to the point of cruelty: Honest communication is critical to any relationship, but it should be done to improve the situation never to hurt the others person. After dealing with Alexis’ hot temper and spicy, city attitude, this cowboy learned the importance of being both honest and kind.
- Keep moving forward: Mitch had a chance to be a desk jockey but chose life on the ranch and never looked back. He understood the importance of finding what makes you happy and moving forward. Relationships are the same. Don’t look back, keep moving forward.
Book information
Title: The Sweet Life
Author: Dakota Star
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release: April 3, 2018
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39156340-the-sweet-life
Blurb:
Alexis takes her job very seriously. As one of the younger account executives, proving herself in the workplace is much more important than having a love life. And now that she’s been assigned a dude ranch account, she’s more determined than ever to show her doubters that she has what it takes.
Unfortunately there’s a tall, hot-tempered, brown-eyed cowboy who manages to distract Alexis from her goal by grabbing her attention…in a non-professional kind of way.
Mitch is the cowboy of her dreams—and also a distraction her career can’t afford.
And the real kicker? He also happens to be the ranch owner’s son, and this little fact alone has the potential to ruin everything for this city girl.
Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):
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Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2pZMmju
Author Bio:
Dakota Star likes worn-in cowboy boots, a well-trained horse, a cold beverage, and trails to ride in the woods. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two daughters. Both her daughters have finished college and moved away so her dogs, cats, and retired horse now keep her busy. When not outside hiking or horseback riding, she loves to read and travel. She has worked as an editor, a freelance writer for local newspapers, and an educator at local environmental non-profits like aquariums and The National Audubon Society.
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