Summer Nights with a Cowboy: A Kittredge Ranch Novel

Going back to visit the Kittridge family is always an enjoyable time. Summer Nights with a Cowboy is the third book in this series and a very good addition. Zack Kittridge is part of a ranching family, but he's chosen not to make his living by working on the ranch. Instead, he's the town sheriff and he's known to be very serious and he keeps his heart guarded. He's not looking for a relationship and in fact, he'd much prefer not to get involved to that level. Janie Atwood is a traveling nurse who has come to town to care of Damaris, an elderly woman who happens to live across the street from Zack. Prior to arriving in Cold River, Janie went through the loss of her grandparents, who raised her. Prior to their passing, she was given some information about her mother and father, whom she never met and that information led her to Cold River. Given he's in law enforcement, Zack's Spidey sense started pinging around Janie and he believes he's in Cold River for other reasons than just working for Damaris. All Janie wants to do is work and find answers about her family history. Will the unlikely friendship that has been forming between Janie and Zack turn into something more? Janie is a strong, driven woman and I liked that about her. She was willing to go for what she wanted and she wasn't afraid to find answers about her past to give herself some closure where her blood family is concerned. Zack had quite an evolution in the book as Janie was able to loosen the chains he held around his heart and that was wonderful to see. I enjoyed this book quite a bit, just like all the other Kittridge books and I look forward to more!

I thoroughly enjoyed Janie and Zach's story. The author offers up a well written read that has lots of emotions and humor. Honestly, I felt there was delightful amount of cuteness in play as this fun, opposites attract romance unfolded. The FEELS are sold, as is the heart and I really liked that. This was a very good book. I am posting an unbiased, unsolicited review.

I did enjoy this story with Jamie the traveling nurse who has a small secret for being in town. She is caring for and older women and Zack, the sheriff doesn't trust she is only there for that reason. He thinks she is up to no good. Janie was really great at understanding people and their feelings and she knows Zack is holding on to hurt and he will never get past it if he doesn't face it. But Zack is button up tight until he decides to have a little fun with Jamie. I really was happy to see some answers were revealed about certain things and although this is part of a series, you could read as a standalone. You will be spoiled some about previous characters thought