Captivated by the Cowgirl ~ Review

Captivated by the Cowgirl

Colorado Cowgirls #4

By Jody Hedlund

  With both her sisters married, Felicity Courtney is on her own. And against their wishes, she has taken in boarders - an older couple after the husband is stricken with a condition that has made him an invalid. 

  

 But the late nights of caring have left Felicity exhausted, forcing her to seek out a hired hand to handle the outside chores. What she never expected was Philip Berg offering to do the work, much less show up to do it. She thought Philip too arrogant to lower himself to do domestic chores with his own hands. 

Two years ago, she would have been right about Philip's ability to do chores. But living life on the run from an assassin has changed Philip. First, he's had to hide his identity - after all, a prince on the run can't use his true name or his title if he hopes to live. What he never anticipated was developing feelings for Felicity Courtney. 

But feelings for Felicity have developed, and his heart has now put her in danger. Because the assassin will use his feelings against him if it is discovered just how deep they run. To stay ahead of this killer, Philip may have to sacrifice his future happiness unless he can stop the assassin from completing his task.

Captivated by the Cowgirl is the fourth and final book in the Colorado Cowgirls series, bringing it to a satisfying conclusion. The Courtney sisters haven't had an easy time of it in Fairplay, Colorado, struggling to make ends meet while paying off their late uncle's debts, inheriting a gold mine that was being robbed by a potential suitor, and then nearly being conned out of everything by a cousin who wasn't a cousin. These poor girls needed a break of some kind, but it is not happening anytime soon for Felicity. Not unless she can hire someone to help out around the boarding house, and in her opinion, Philip won't be the help she needs. Especially once she finds out the secrets he's been keeping.

This book can be read as a standalone title, though it works best reading it in the series order just for the backstory. Fans of Jody Hedlund or Love Inspired books will enjoy this historical romance set in Colorado. And if you are a fan of Prince in disguise stories, you won't want to miss this one. The characters are interesting to get to know, and it was nice that Felicity got her chance to take center stage after helping her sisters out in the previous books in the series.

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:

Now that her sisters are both married, Felicity Courtney manages the Courtney Boardinghouse alone. After nearly collapsing from exhaustion while caring for an invalid man and his wife who are staying at the boardinghouse, Felicity posts an advertisement for a hired hand.

Philip Berg, a prince in disguise, is hiding in Fairplay while attempting to stay one step ahead of an assassin. When the spirited Felicity Courtney tacks up a notice that she is hiring help, he offers to do the job as he is unable to leave her in such distress. Although he knows his presence could pose danger and that he needs to move on from Fairplay, he can’t tear himself away.

Felicity has no intention of employing the handsome but exasperating Philip Berg, but when an early winter storm hits, she finds herself battling the elements and is grateful for his assistance. Love begins to blossom, but secret revelations and encroaching peril threaten to tear them apart forever. “This one’s worth rounding up.” — Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl

*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.