Convincing the Cowgirl ~ Review

Convincing the Cowgirl

Colorado Cowgirls #3

By Jody Hedlund

When an unknown cousin unexpectedly shows up, claiming the Courtney sisters' inheritance, Patience Courtney has mere hours to find a new home for both Felicity and herself. With Charity gone, Patience feels the failure of losing their home and money personally. With little time to contemplate the consequences, she accepts an offer of marriage from her neighbor, Spencer Wolcott.

In need of someone who won't desert his daughter, again, Spencer is desperate for a permanent solution. When the situation at the Courtney home becomes known, he is convinced to make one of the sisters an offer of marriage before the rest of the eligible bachelors in the area hear of their plight.

Spencer's offer was the answer to her prayers. Thinking she would never have anyone seek her out and offer for her hand, his was most unexpected. Soon, she finds her heart captured by his daughter. Evangeline needed a loving hand to keep her in check and to guide her away from the almost constant influence his hands have had on her personality.

But when a series of misunderstandings arise, the happiness that Patience thought was soon to be hers seems to be an impossible dream. A dream she never thought to have, much less lose. 

Convincing the Cowgirl is the third book in the Colorado Cowgirls series which focuses mainly on the Courtney sisters. The Colorado Cowboys introduced us to Fairplay, Colorado, and the McQuaid family. This series has glimpses of the McQuaids, but they are now a background element. I find the Courtney sisters interesting as they are a product of their Quaker upbringing but also influenced by their parent's decision to leave the community behind. This is their story, a story of overcoming obstacles and difficulties, to make a place for themselves in a new place. And believe me, these sisters have more than their share of troubles.

If you are a fan of Jody Hedlund, or just like Historical Romance set in the post-Civil War era of the American West, you are in for a treat with this newest addition. So plan a weekend read around Convincing the Cowgirl and relax as Patience and Spencer decide just what they want out of life. Will it be one another? Or will they admit defeat and give up on their marriage of convenience before it has a chance of succeeding? 

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

When unexpected visitors arrive at the Courtney Boardinghouse and claim the place belongs to them, Patience Courtney finds herself homeless and penniless. Having failed at so many things already in life, Patience is determined to find a way to survive and thrive.

When wealthy rancher, Spencer Wolcott, proposes a marriage of convenience, Patience accepts the arrangement. In exchange for a new home, she agrees to become the mother to Spencer’s precocious little girl so that he can manage his prosperous ranch.

As Patience falls in love with her new family, she learns Spencer has no intention of giving his heart away to any woman. With growing threats to the ranch, Spencer must decide what is truly important and whether he’ll allow himself to love again before it’s too late.

• Marriage of convenience
• Single father
• Grieving widower
• Homeless/penniless bride
• Precocious child
• Opposites attract