Wednesday, July 8, 2015

A Rancher of Her Own - Barbara White Daille

A Rancher of Her Own
Barbara White Daille
Harlequin American, Jul 1 2015, $5.50
ISBN: 9780373755776

International photographer Jane Garland returns home to the family ranch in Cowboy Creek, New Mexico to attend a wedding (see The Cowboy's Little Surprise).  Having successfully brought together the bride and groom, Jane’s Grandpa Jed decides she is his next matchmaking project.  Jed knows the odds are stacked against his going two for two especially when he selects his ranch manager single dad Pete Brannigan as Jane’s future husband.

Although attracted to Jane, Pete rejects his heart’s desire in order to protect his young children (Rachel and Eric) from being hurt by another career woman who he assumes behaves the same as their career before family mother.  Bucking the seemingly minimal probability of success, Jed orchestrates the match between two obstinate people who ignore their love for one another as each accepts the children come before their respective desire.

The second Hitching Post Hotel contemporary is an enjoyable ranch romance starring leads who expect their shaky relationship to fail before it can truly begin; as love is not enough.  Grandpa Jed and his young posse bring enchantment to the storyline; as he rejects the Pygmalion Effect proving he is more stubborn than the intended match.


Harriet Klausner

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