Friend to Lover
Tomboy Yet All Woman!
Ivy, having been raised by her four older brothers, is a bit of a dare devil and tomboy. She frequently finds herself in compromising situations and our hero Jericho is always there to save her.
She spread her bodice further over her chemise to act like a shield, although it did nothing to cover her very bare arms. Her mind returned to the night she was caught in the bog, when he’d seen her in underdrawers. And the time before that when he’d caught her bathing in the creek. The same question she’d asked the night at the bog taunted her: Why was he always coming across her when she was indecent? (Hedlund, Jody p. 146 Falling for the Cowgirl)
Jericho struggles to keep his distance from Ivy. He promised her brother Brody years ago that he wouldn’t touch her but would protect her. Yet his heart betrays him as he falls further in love with this young feisty cowgirl. His job and his past also keep him from pursuing his love for her, as works to keep her out of danger.
“Put down your guns Bliss, or I’ll start carving her up.”
Jericho set one gun down on the rock in front of him and then placed the other next to it. “There. Now take me instead of her.”
“I’m not a fool. I know exactly how much you care about Miss McQuaid. You made that quite clear since your return. And I know you’ll do anything to keep her safe.” (Hedlund, Jody p. 239 Falling for the Cowgirl)
Oh my, the romance sizzles in this book as Ivy unashamedly pursues Jericho, while he attempts to keep his distance. But he is only a man after all!
He swooped down and captured her mouth with all the power and decisiveness of a cowhand roping a steer. He knotted them together, tightly, tautly, with no room to breathe.
When her arms slipped around his shoulders and she pressed into him, a dangerous jolt rocked him, warning him to let go, not to take this any further. But her mouth moved against his with a passion and fervor that rivaled his. And it only tied the knot more firmly, wedging them together so that he couldn’t let go of her.
Ivy hits an all-time low after she is hit with one loss after another. Our loveable Judd comes to the rescue with is proverbs.
Her mind spun, trying to make sense of Judd’s advice. But she couldn’t wrangle the wisdom from his proverb.
As if sensing her confusion, he continued. “You get on with building your life on the good Lord ‘cause He’s the only thing that ain’t gonna crumble away when the going gets tough and people leave you behind. Believe me. I oughto know.” (Hedlund, Jody p. 297 Falling for the Cowgirl)
LiteraryScape Book Club gives Falling for the Cowgirl by Jody Hedlund 3 lassos! Ivy and Jericho’s love story is sure to have you hooked and hog tied!
Check out our ratings for category below to be sure this book is a fit for you.
Mystery Level = Mocha (There is a medium amount of mystery to this story.)
Adventure Level = Mocha (There is a medium amount of adventure in this story.)
Romance Level = Mocha to Latte (There is a cross between a medium amount to a lot of romance that sizzles in this book.)
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Stay tuned for next week’s episode as we dive into The Last Chance Cowboy. The fifth and final book in Jody Hedlund’s Colorado Cowboys series, which releases on February 14th! Be sure to check out Jody’s website as she has plans to bring you even more the loveable town of Fairplay!
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