"A Cowboy for Keeps," by Jody Hedlund
Greta Nilsson's trip west to save her ailing little sister, Astrid, could not have gone more wrong. First, bandits hold up her stagecoach, stealing all her money. Then, upon arriving in Fairplay, Colorado, she learns the man she was betrothed to as a mail-order bride has died. Homeless, penniless, and jobless, Greta and her sister are worse off than when they started.
Wyatt McQuaid is struggling to get his new ranch up and running and is in town to purchase cattle when the mayor proposes the most unlikely of bargains. He'll invest in a herd of cattle for Wyatt's ranch if Wyatt agrees to help the town become more respectable by marrying and starting a family with Greta. But when old insecurities and surprising revelations arise, can a union born out of desperation survive?
Really enjoyed this book. There was plenty of action right from the start. Although Greta and Wyatt were the lead character's, I think my favourite had to be Greta's sister Astrid. What a firecracker she was. I think she stole the show. When you think of a cowboy, the rugged, quiet, handsome type comes to mind, and Wyatt fit the bill perfectly.
Greta had a heart of gold and such a tough spirit, she was willing to sacrifice everything for her sister. You know what's going to happen with Greta and Wyatt, but what happens in between is what makes the story.
This is the first book in the "Colorado Cowboy's," series, the next one being released in October of this year. Looking forward to reading about Wyatt's brother Flynn.
Stars out of 5 : 5 Loved the book, read it in a full day. Plenty of things in this book to keep you interested.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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