"Falling for the Cowgirl" by Jody Hedlund

Those of us who have been enjoying Jody Hedlund's Colorado Cowboys series have been waiting for Ivy's story! Ivy, the youngest McQuaid and only girl, has always had an indomitable personality, but she's also had one weakness: Jericho Bliss. After Jericho left two years ago, Ivy has continued to pave her own way and start saving money for her own ranch.

After leaving Colorado, Jericho followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Pinkerton Detective Agency. But Jericho is determined to avoid some of the tragedy that haunted his father's life, and that includes having a family who might be exploited by criminals. When he finds himself back in Colorado and face to face with Ivy McQuaid once again, Jericho realizes he must fight his own attraction to the rambunctious young woman in order to hold strong to his convictions.

Ivy has always fought for what she wanted, and she wants Jericho. But she also wants her independence. When Jericho rebuffs her attention, Ivy sets out to prove she doesn't need him and that she can make her own way.

I really liked the different twists that the author wove into this novel. There were several elements I did not see coming. The romance and the focus on physical attraction was a little too strong for my personal preference, though it was still clean. Every reader is different in this area, so use your own discretion. Another thing the novel does well is set up the final book of the series, to be released next year. I can't wait to read the story of the last McQuaid sibling!

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.