Historical Fiction Book Review: Willing to Wed the Rancher
About the Book
Title: Willing to Wed the Rancher
Series: High Country Ranch, Book 2
Author: Jody Hedlund
Genre: Western Historical Romance
Publisher: Northern Lights Press
Release Date: June 24, 2024
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Publisher's Book Description
“In the high country of Colorado, falling in love at first sight is not only possible, it’s likely to happen.
Assistant schoolteacher Clarabelle Oakley has a hard time saying no. When Eric Meyer, widowed father of two of her young students, proposes to her, she botches her effort to tell him no and that she wants to marry for love, not convenience. Only days later, the unthinkable happens, and Clarabelle learns she’s been given charge of Eric’s children and his farm.
Professor Franz Meyer arrives in Summit County, Colorado, to make peace with his estranged brother but discovers Eric is gone, leaving too many unanswered questions. One thing he knows for certain, however, is that he’s fallen in love at first sight with Clarabelle and is determined to win her heart.
As Franz investigates what happened to his brother, danger closes in. He wants to keep Clarabelle and the children safe, but she resists the relationship because her twin sister has staked a claim on Franz. Will Clarabelle choose to say yes to love before Franz is taken from her forever?”
My Review
Willing to Wed the Rancher, by Jody Hedlund, is the second book in the High Country Ranch series. Set in the late nineteenth century in Colorado, this novel is quite compelling and very enjoyable. It is a special story that engages the reader from beginning to end. Packed with mystery, family-drama, heartache, and love, this western, historical romance is well-written and entertaining.
Readers looking for descriptive details, meaningful characterizations, and a captivating storyline will be pleased with this novel. The characters in this book cope with adversity, uncertainties, and insecurities. Yet, they have the insight to face their fears, seek forgiveness, and pursue reconciliation. These characters are relatable and sympathetic, and their choices, actions, and motivations are interesting and moving. Page after page, this book becomes more compelling as the plot develops with threads of peril, misunderstandings, courage, trust, and second chances.
Willing to Wed the Rancher is a great addition to the High Country Ranch series. Filled with elements of history, love, intrigue, and heart, it is truly memorable and endearing. It is a satisfying reading experience from start to finish, and I eagerly recommend it. After reading this novel, I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher/author. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.
About the Author: Jody Hedlund
“Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she's learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). When she's not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.” --Author Biography from Amazon.com
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