When Jesse Powers finds himself in the big city the only thing that relieves his homesickness is the sexy red head he watches through his bedroom window. Fed up with watching Jesse heads over to introduce himself, never guessing the woman that opens the door will be his match in every way.
Kate Brooks is used to being in charge but when Jesse orders her around in the bedroom she finds herself complying. But Kate can’t let Jesse rule her life even if what they have together is the most satisfying sex she’s ever had. Pushing her to do things she never thought she would, Jesse has Kate running scared. Will this head strong independent woman give in to this cowboy’s demands or will she walk away from the one man who is her equal?

Nicole Austin has done it again. Jesse’s Challenge lives up to all expectations. Having read book two in the Corralled Series I had a fair idea of what I was going to get. But Ms. Austin stepped over the mark and took me on a ride I’m more than willing to go on again. Jesse is one hot cowboy who can come and warm my bed anytime. Even out of his element in the big city this cowboy oozes sex appeal and cowboy charm. The sizzle in Jesse’s Challenge does more than keep you warm, it has you sweating. With a little voyeurism and public sex you can almost see the steam rising of the page. Kate’s in charge take no prisoners attitude fits her well and the push and pull between these two in control characters produces its own steam. Jesse is obviously in need of a very strong woman to balance him and in Kate he’s found that and more. Kate’s the type to not just balance but push back, and doesn’t she have fun doing it. Every step of the way these two give you a thrill, whether in the bedroom or out. If you’re not afraid of pushing some boundaries then you’ll love this book. After spending some time with Jesse in the previous book I was delighted to spend another couple of hours with him, and Kate couldn’t be a more suitable sparring partner for him. Jesse and Kate’s story is one that grabs you and ropes you in and Jesse brings new meaning to the words ‘cowboy up!’ Ms. Austin shows great talent in bringing to life her story and characters and I look forward to the next installment of the Corralled Series. I’ll be hunting up the first book in the Corralled Series while everyone else needs to put Jesse’s Challenge on their Christmas Wish list.

Reviewed by: Rachel C.