Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy ~ Review and Giveaway

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Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney, 

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Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy

Love at Vargas Ranch #1 

By Karen Baney

For eight years she's waited for this day. The day that the man who ruined her life would finally pay for his crimes. But she was wrong. The man she thought she knew is an innocent man-a man forced to live with what his brother has done.

Parker Quaid can't get out of the shadow of his twin's crimes. Worse he's been a victim too. And when anyone realizes who he's related to there goes any trust and respect. He's finally found a place when Shannon Burke arrives at Vargas Ranch and mistakes him for his twin brother. Parker is tired of being mistaken and blamed for Lucas's crimes. 

As Parker and Shannon work together on a fund raiser for Vargas's new equine therapy program things start to change. Both see a possible future they never expected, but is it real? 

This is a contemporary romance that offers mistaken identity, second chances, enemies-to-friends-to-something-more, and it's all wrapped up in clean and wholesome story about forgiveness and redemption. I loved the personal touches that made the characters relatable. Things like being Phoenix Suns fans, hands that showed use, repairing ranch equipment in freezing temperatures, and having doubts. All these details added to the book's appeal and encouraged me to read it through as quickly as possible. I would have liked a few scenes to be fleshed out a bit mote; but this was an enjoyable read and suitable for older teens  

I was provided a complimentary copy with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

eTitle: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy 

Series: Love at Vargas Ranch #1 
Author: Karen Baney 
Publisher: Desert Life Media 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Western Romance

He’s running from his twin’s crimes.

She’s haunted by the man who betrayed her.

Can she open her heart to his identical twin?

Shannon thought she’d buried the past—until she arrives at Vargas Ranch and sees the face of the man who shattered her trust. The man she swore she’d never forgive.

Parker has spent his life paying for his brother's sins. False accusations and shattered opportunities follow him everywhere—because no one sees the man behind the face. When Shannon mistakes him for his twin and has him arrested, his fragile fresh start shatters.

Now forced to work together in the ranch’s equine therapy program, Shannon and Parker must navigate a tense enemies-to-friends journey. As they confront the pain of the past and the pull of unexpected attraction, trust becomes the hardest battle of all.

She must learn to trust the man her heart keeps mistaking for the one who broke it. Parker must prove he's not his brother before he loses his second chance at love.

When the past collides with the present, can love build the bridge to healing and forgiveness?

A heartfelt Christian romance about redemption, mistaken identity, and love that dares to heal. Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy will steal your heart.

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About the Author:

Karen Baney is a member of Faith Hope & Love Christian Writers and the author of over 30 Christian contemporary cowboy romances and historical romances. She writes faith-laced stories where characters feel like lifelong friends—flawed individuals navigating second chances, redemption, and personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, Karen loves researching the state's rich history and seamlessly weaving real settings and historical details into her novels.

In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry. Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. 

 

Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. They enjoy exploring Arizona together, discovering new adventures that often influence Karen's stories. Both are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway:

(1) winner will receive a "There's no such thing as too many books" tote & makeup bag, plus two slimline inspirational journals, and a signed copy of Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 11, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 18, 2026. The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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