Falling for the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, introduces Ivy McQuaid as she successfully brings down a steer in a roping contest. Unfortunately, in the year 1869, she can only accomplish this feat by disguising herself as a man. Ivy cannot believe it when the same day Jericho Bliss shows up. This is the very man Ivy had a crush on several years ago!
Ivy is worried that Jericho will see through her disguise. When he realizes it is truly Ivy putting her life at risk, Jericho knows he must stop her at all costs. Not only does Jericho want to stop Ivy from getting hurt, he does not know what to do about his growing feelings for her. When Jericho gets caught by Ivy’s brothers with his arms around this beautiful woman, he knows that he has not only caused trouble with Ivy’s family, but also put his own heart at risk!
Before you know it, Ivy is injured in a shootout between Jericho, who is actually a bounty hunter, and the outlaw he had been tracking. Now it seems Ivy’s brothers may never allow any relationship between Ivy and Jericho!
After Ivy recovers from the complications of a gunshot wound, she learns that Jericho used the bounty reward money to purchase the ranch she had been saving for. Ivy is surprised when he actually gives the ranch to her. The only problem is that Jericho is not there. As a bounty hunter, he is taking the outlaws to jail. You wonder if Jericho will ever join her on her new property!
Hold tight to see the ending of this fast-paced tale. It is definitely worth the wait!!
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.