In the high country of Colorado, danger sometimes causes enemies to work together . . . and fall in love.
As the only one of her siblings who hasn’t married, Clementine Oakley feels left behind. But she does her best to focus on her candy-making business, hoping to someday have a shop of her own instead of a lone counter in Worth’s General Store. Giving and outgoing, she makes friends with everyone in town—except for one person, the store owner’s son . . . Grady Worth.
Grady isn’t quite sure why he can’t get along with Clementine, but every time they’re together, all they do is bicker. When his widowed dad proposes a contest to encourage Grady to find love, Clementine is the last person Grady considers as an option.
As a stalker begins to make dangerous threats to Clementine and Grady, the two are left with little choice but to pretend to be engaged and travel together to lure the stalker into revealing himself. Stuck together, they soon find that switching from enemies to lovers might not be so bad after all . . . until the danger finally catches up to them.
*All of the books in the High Country Ranch series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and romance is the main focus of the books.
As the only one of her siblings who hasn’t married, Clementine Oakley feels left behind. But she does her best to focus on her candy-making business, hoping to someday have a shop of her own instead of a lone counter in Worth’s General Store. Giving and outgoing, she makes friends with everyone in town—except for one person, the store owner’s son . . . Grady Worth.
Grady isn’t quite sure why he can’t get along with Clementine, but every time they’re together, all they do is bicker. When his widowed dad proposes a contest to encourage Grady to find love, Clementine is the last person Grady considers as an option.
As a stalker begins to make dangerous threats to Clementine and Grady, the two are left with little choice but to pretend to be engaged and travel together to lure the stalker into revealing himself. Stuck together, they soon find that switching from enemies to lovers might not be so bad after all . . . until the danger finally catches up to them.
*All of the books in the High Country Ranch series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and romance is the main focus of the books.
MY THOUGHTS.....
This is the fifth book in the High Country Ranch series and author Jody Hedlund states that her Oakley family saga is now complete. Perhaps knowing that this was the last book was the reason that I wanted to read slowly and make it last. Believe me, that just wasn't possible! Wishing for the Rancher's Love has danger, adventure, and intrigue surrounding a stalker, but the real attraction is the powerful connection between Clementine Oakley and Grady Worth. Who knew that bantering could be so much fun and romance between enemies would be so sizzling?
There are several familiar tropes in this story, including 'friendship gone bad' and 'fake relationship' but the 'enemies to lovers' trope provides romance at its best! Clementine and Grady's kissing scenes are swoon-worthy, to say the least, but the depth of their emotional connection took my breath away. If you enjoy Western settings, electrifying romance, and family reunions, grab a copy of Wishing for the Rancher's Love. It's a fantastic conclusion to the High Country Ranch series!
I received a digital copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.
There are several familiar tropes in this story, including 'friendship gone bad' and 'fake relationship' but the 'enemies to lovers' trope provides romance at its best! Clementine and Grady's kissing scenes are swoon-worthy, to say the least, but the depth of their emotional connection took my breath away. If you enjoy Western settings, electrifying romance, and family reunions, grab a copy of Wishing for the Rancher's Love. It's a fantastic conclusion to the High Country Ranch series!
I received a digital copy from the author and publisher. 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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