This was my favorite of the series so far. I am eager to see if Ivy gets a book.

Tropes: fleeing from arranged marriage, army vet

Content: Brody deals with the effects of the war through fighting, kissing, non-s*xual nudity [fighting hypothermia]

4 Stars

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required. ( )

This is the third book in this series by Jody Hedlund. The story focuses on the characters of Brodie (who is a younger brother of the brothers featured in books 1 & 2 of the series) and Savannah, a veterinarian. Thus far I have read all of the books in this series and look forward to book 4, and the recently announced book 5. I admit that I am not a huge fan of the cowboy genre - but the reason I chose to read this series is that I love Jody Hedund and the crafting of her stories. I also love how her female characters are always strong women for their time - many times they have jobs/careers that would be considered unusual or non-traditional for women in the time period that they are set or their location. And many times they explore a situation from a different angle or perspective that one may not have considered previously.

I continue to look forward to reading books by Jody Hedlund!

I enjoyed To Tame a Cowboy which balanced two independent characters who eventually understand the value in leaning on one another. The plight of wild horses in the west was a great backdrop for the conflict and development of the love story.
Great book from a great author. ( )

To Tame a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund lands as the third novel in the Colorado Cowboys series but reads well as a standalone story. To me, this book is the best one so far in the series. The plot clips along without meandering which kept me interested and turning the pages. The romance between Savannah and Brody contributed tension and some delicious romantic moments without the crazy-in-lust mindset present in the prior novel of this series.

Beyond the romance in To Tame a Cowboy, Brody and Savannah are highly likeable characters in need personal healing. Savannah has boundary work to do while Brody suffers from war-related PTSD and uncontrolled anger. Savannah’s sweet spirit and gentle way with animals lands her a veterinarian job, but she brings an outside-of-the-family perspective that Brody desperately needs. The dynamic between Brody and Savannah included romance, but also a mutually beneficial relationship that pushed them both toward mental health, even when they didn’t realize or expect it.

Looking back at the quotes I marked in To Tame a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund, I found several that demonstrated how caring for animals inspired wisdom. I’ll finish this review with a quote here: “She’d learned over the years that wounded creatures often required more time and patience before being willing to trust. And she sensed Brody needed an extra dose of time and patience.” (Page 35) Readers who enjoy inspirational historical romance will find a story of fresh starts, healing, and new love in To Tame a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own. ( )

Brodie McQuaid is a tough nut to crack in To Tame a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund, but oh boy, once you get past his shell into the heart of this man, you’ll just want to hug him.

Brodie is a loner among his four siblings. After the civil war, he’s returned home to Colorado, and his family worries about him. In fact, the only person who seems to make their way into Brodie’s heart quickly is his little niece (there is an extremely adorable scene with her tucking him into bed that you do not want to miss). And then Brodie meets Savannah and as he opens up to this female veterinarian, he endeared himself to me.

Hedlund gives a little bit of history to the wild horses in Colorado and some of the native people in this book, but it’s really all about the romance between Brodie and Savannah (which I’m here for because this author always does a fantastic job with romance).

And when I finished To Tame a Cowboy, I was already craving more. Good thing Ivy’s story is coming this fall.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )