Ruggedly Handsome Cowboy

Fall in love with a cowboy! Jody Hedlund’s novel A Cowboy for Keeps is the first in her five-book series, Colorado Cowboys. This is a series that takes you back to Colorado and into the arms of some mighty handsome cowboys!

Meet the first cowboy you’ll fall in love with, Wyatt McQuaid. He is the oldest of five siblings and has taken it upon himself to carve out a new home for his family. When faced with trials and a bleak future he makes a deal that gets him the wife of his dreams. This ruggedly handsome, strong, yet gentle cowboy will have you swooning!

His tenderness and attentiveness melted Greta’s heart. Not many men could be as strong and rugged as Wyatt and yet display such gentleness with a little girl. P. 140

Greta becomes a mail order bride in hopes of finding a home out west where her little sister Astrid could find healing from consumption. She never expected to marry a man like Wyatt. She soon finds herself falling in love with this handsome cowboy!

“So when do we leave for the hot spring?” His voice rumbled by her ear with the hint of a promise.

“I’m ready whenever you are, Cowboy. As long as you’re sure that’ll cure your heartache.”

“Ah, darlin’. There ain’t nothin’ that could cure it more.” His lips connected with the pulse in her neck, and she nearly gasped out her pleasure. P. 330

You’ll get a healthy dose of wisdom and truth from Judd as he works to help this young family become rooted. He’s a man with a sad past, but he uses the trials God has taken him through to mentor Wyatt and Gretta. You’ll fall in love his many “Judd Proverbs”.

“Been hanging my hat on something my ma taught me from the Good Book,” Judd continued, jawing more now than he had in a month. “She always said, we ain’t supposed to be surprised when we come against fiery trials. If the Lord suffered, then we gotta expect the suffering too.” P. 229

Astrid is the fun-loving girl who brings the story together. She doesn’t let her illness keep her from living life boldly. Her innocents and antics will have you laughing. Like flat out telling a stagecoach robber he looks silly with his face covered up.

Astrid took several steps in the direction of the closest robber. “Why are you wearing a sack over your head?”

The thief’s gaze darted over the passengers revealing a crooked, lazy eye that didn’t focus. “It’s what robbers do kid.”

“W-e-l-l.” Astrid drew the word out and cocked her head. “It makes you look kinda silly, like a scarecrow.” P. 11

If you love historical Christian romance novels with cowboys, and a little mystery then this is the book for you. Check out our ratings below!

Romance Level = Mocha (Medium)

Adventure Level = Mocha (Medium)

Mystery Level = Espresso (Small)

(Rating System: Espresso=very little, just an expression, Mocha= a medium amount but not all consuming, Latte= there is a lot!)

Our overall rating of the book is 3 lassos. Jody’s story had us hooked and hog tied!

(Rating System: 1 lasso= a throw and a miss, 2 lassos= a throw and hooked the horn, 3 lassos= hooked and hog tied.)

Learn more about Jody Hedlund and her books at www.jodyhedlund.com.

You find a link to purchase this book and more on our Book Buying Guide. Until next time happy and blessed reading!