A Wife for the Rancher (High Country Ranch, #3) by Jody Hedlund

ABOUT THE BOOK

In the high country of Colorado, hardships are a given, but love has a way of overcoming all the losses.

Millionaire heiress, Genevieve Hollis, has everything she wants except one thing, freedom, because her guardian stepmother insists on overseeing every move she makes. When Genevieve sees a newspaper advertisement from a rancher seeking a mother for his baby, she jumps at the chance to escape, even if that means hiding her true identity.

Ryder Oakley has suffered the repeated misfortune of losing the people he loves most, so now that he’s a single father with a newborn baby, he’s determined not to lose his son. When a woman shows up in answer to his advertisement, he quickly forms a marriage of convenience—one without all the entanglements of a real relationship.

Attraction starts to grow between the newly married couple, but the secrets of their pasts threaten to catch up to them. Ryder finds himself in a custody battle over his baby, and Genevieve struggles to outwit her stepmother. Will they be able to overcome the odds and find a way to be together before it’s too late?

MY THOUGHTS.....

Have you ever needed temporary relief from all of the tragedy, sorrow, and downright ugliness that seems to be ever-present in our world today? I have the solution for you! Find a copy of A Wife for a Rancher and settle in for a take-me-away reading fest with author Jody Hedlund! This is the third book in the High Country Ranch series so you know that there are cowboys and horses, but this story has so much more! There's sweet but sizzling romance, characters that you either love or detest, and the drama and adventure that's customary in a Western story. One-time ladies' man Ryder Oakley is now dedicated to finding a mother for his baby boy and millionaire heiress Genevieve Hollis longs for freedom from her domineering stepmother. Could this Colorado rancher and New York heiress be the answer to each other's prayers...or is there a disaster waiting to happen?

I loved this marriage-of-convenience story that began with a mail-order bride scenario but soon evolved into an honest-to-goodness love match. But wait...it couldn't be that easy, so Hedlund added misunderstandings, attempted murder, and even a custody battle. Whew, or should I say Whoo-ee? I certainly wasn't bored, and I hated to see their story end! Grab a copy of this book if you enjoy chemistry-laden but clean Western romance.

I received a complimentary e-copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over twenty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.

When's she not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

 

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HIGH COUNTRY RANCH SERIES

Waiting for the Rancher 

Willing to Wed the Rancher

A Wife for the Rancher

Wrangling the Wandering Rancher

Wishing for the Rancher's Love

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