Jody Hedlund’s To Tame a Cowboy pairs sweet romance with western adventures.
Book Blurb
Brody McQuaid is a broken man, and he knows it. While his body survived the war, his soul did not. Besides loving his little niece, his only other sense of purpose comes from saving the wild horses that roam South Park. Ranchers in the area have taken to killing the horses, which are competing with their cattle to feed on the open grass.
Savannah Marshall is a veterinarian on her family’s Colorado ranch. She longs to keep her father happy following the tragic death of her older brother, including marrying a man of his choosing. But days before her wedding, she gets cold feet and disappears to South Park. As she learns more about the destruction of the horses, she joins Brody in an attempt to save the wild creatures. But when Savannah’s family and the resentments of the area cattlemen catch up with them both, Brody and Savannah will have to tame their fears if they’ve any hope to let love run free.
My Thoughts
I have to say I’m enjoying this series so far, but To Tame a Cowboy might be my favorite. I enjoyed Brody and Savannah’s developing friendship and the deepening relationship they share throughout the story. I also liked getting to see Flynn and Wyatt again. The developing relationships between the brothers felt realistic and was heartwarming to see.
The romance, though a bit quick, was well developed. Hedlund does a great job showing what draws Savannah to Brody and Brody to Savannah. Though they are physically attracted to one another, there’s a beautiful emotional draw there, too.
Brody’s spiritual arc was also beautifully developed. It was subtle, avoiding a preachy tone, but his journey is relatable and provides a lot of food for thought.
Overall, To Tame a Cowboy is a sweet western romance historical fiction fans will love.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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If you haven’t read the series yet, read my reviews of the first two books of the series, A Cowboy for Keeps and The Heart of a Cowboy.
