Committing to the Cowgirl

About the Book: 

After years away, Astrid Nilsson has returned home to Colorado, hoping to become Fairplay’s second doctor . . . and to find healing for her reoccurring consumption. Spirited and independent, Astrid doesn’t want her illness to be a burden to those she loves, so she has resisted getting serious about any man.

As the current doctor of Fairplay, Logan Steele is seeking to hire a male physician to take over his clinic after he goes back East. When Astrid, his childhood sweetheart, insists that she’s the one for the job, he offers her a bargain she can’t refuse: pretend to court him to appease his mother and he’ll give her the doctor position on a trial basis.

Astrid accepts the arrangement even though she’s reluctant to be in a sham relationship with a man who’d once broken her heart. She tries to keep herself from falling for Logan again but soon finds herself getting much more than she bargained for. With the clock ticking for both of them, can they commit to real love before it’s too late?

• Pretend courtship
• Fake engagement
• Childhood sweethearts
• Meddling mother
• Co-workers in proximity
• Bargain benefits both

My Review:

Astrid Nilsson has the kind of grit and determination it takes to be a female doctor in the Colorado west in the 1870’s. Going against all odds and following her dream to be a doctor made her a strong and resilient lady that you just have to cheer her on to see her fulfill her dreams. I loved how she jumped in and helped those who were in need, regardless of what others thought. 

Logan Steele was just the man that Astrid needed to partner with her, not only with the medical practice, but also in life. One of the things I liked best about him was that he had an open mind and willingness to give Astrid a chance. I loved the humorous and awkward situation that Logan found himself in when he couldn’t say no to his scheming, matchmaking mother. 

This is the first book in the Colorado Girls series, and I am looking forward to reading more. Readers who enjoy Western romances will want to read this.

I received a complimentary copy of the book. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.