#20 We ❤ Cowboys

<p>The librarians ride again, back into the land of cowboy romances with a book discussion! We chose two historicals and one contemporary romance to take a deep dive into the journey the cowboy trope had gone on. We discuss what original cowboy romance books look like, problematic heroes, cinnamon rolls, independent women, and whether or not Jen will read more cowboys now. Jackie also discovers that once again, you should never reread books that were your favorites years ago...because you will question your life choices.</p> <p>Content Warning: Discussions of abusive relationships, domestic abuse, bully romances, forced consent, rape, dubious consent, age gaps, racial slurs, slavery and divorce, and use of language</p> <p>The below links are resources for you to use at your own discretion. We here at Raging Romantics support and love you.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thehotline.org/">National Domestic Violence Hotline</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/">National Teen Dating Hotline</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline">RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nrcdv.org/">National Resource Center on Domestic Violence</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/">National Human Trafficking Hotline</a></p> <p>Books read:</p> <ul> <li><i>Only Mine </i>by Elizabeth Lowell</li> <li><i>Wild Rain </i>by Beverly Jenkins</li> <li><i>Down Home Cowboy </i>by Maisey Yates</li> </ul> <p>Other books we mention:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/45125-rough-riders" target="_blank">Lorelei James <i>Rough Riders</i> series</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54110460-libertie?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=7wmsgzTZnt&amp;rank=1" target="_blank"><i>Libertie </i>by Kaitlyn Greenidge </a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/530385.Only_His?ac=1&amp;fro