To Tame a Cowboy (Colorado Cowboys Book #3)

To Tame a Cowboy Colorado Cowboys #3 By Jody Hedlund Savannah Marshall is the daughter of The Ranch King, and she's about to marry Double L's ranch manager. Doing so will help out her parents by allowing them to return to Atlanta. But the thought of giving up everything that she is is a scary thought. And she has only one course of action - run away and gain herself a little time to think and get herself more of a mind to marry Chandler. Brody McQuaid has troubles stemming from the war and the soul-breaking things he witnessed. Brody hates to see anyone mistreated, and he'll do anything he can to help them. And the Mustangs that roam the land are in particular danger from the ranchers who call the area home. When he steps in to help a Mustang, he leads with his fists and earns the attention of South Park's new lady veterinarian. Savannah can see the care that Brody has for broken and hurting critters and his gentleness in how he handles the wild horses. But she can see that he is broken too. And when she asks about a job as the ranch veterinarian, she is pleased that she has a home base for however long she calls South Park home. Savannah soon learns that her hiring has a twofold purpose help Brody and provide vet care. She just needs to be sure to not cause more harm than good, especially when she leaves. To Tame a Cowboy is the third book in the Colorado Cowboy series, and there is a bit of time that has passed since the series began. Brody and younger brother Dylan are causing trouble for the rest of the McQuaid family with their issues. And we get to enjoy Ivy's less than ladylike antics as she pokes and prods her brothers in her own way of caring. But at almost 17 years old, Ivy is well on her way to adding to Wyatt and Flynn's stress. This book takes a few twists and turns as it progresses, so you aren't quite sure if the end result will be what you are expecting. And the last few chapters definitely will have you scooting to the edge of your chair. I love how the last chapter is setting us up for the next book. Definitely a recommended read. 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.

To Tame a Cowboy is a wonderful story of healing and hope with a good dose of passionate romance and important Christian lessons that warm the heart. Brody McQuaid is a protective, sensitive, and kindhearted hero who is healing from his time serving in the Civil War. When he meets Savannah, the intelligent veterinarian who is running from an arranged marriage, the attraction is instant and the romance that follows could make you swoon. Add in some dangerous elements of the Colorado wilderness and you have a perfect romantic cowboy adventure! I loved the way Jody Hedlund respectfully depicted mental health issues that come from trauma, and how she brought Brody through a time of healing through the grace of God and supportive family. This may be my favorite book in the series so far, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good read with romance, adventure, and a swoon-worthy hero! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review, and my thoughts are my own. I really did love it!

Jody Hedlund’s Colorado Cowboy’s series continues with the third book, To Tame a Cowboy. I have enjoyed the first two books in this series and this one is no different. Hedlund’s story of the broken Civil War veteran turned cowboy and the lovely female veterinarian is an emotional and inspirational addition to the series. I enjoyed every minute of my trip to South Park and felt the cold of the snow and the wind in the manes of the mustangs that roam the area in Hedlund’s writing. I loved the feisty Savannah who is on the run from a marriage she doesn’t want and is a master at the career that she does want. Brody has so many memories of the war that keep him from truly living as the man he was meant to be. Hedlund expertly brings them together in a story of intense feeling and love. I believe that this story could be read as a stand-alone but is enriched by reading the other two books in the series. The author provides enough information of the back story that the reader will not be confused by characters that have appeared in previous novels. I highly recommend this book to readers of clean historical fiction. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions stated are my own.