Julie Carpenter's Reviews > Falling for the Cowgirl

Can I just give this all the hearts?! I loved this book and didn't want to set it down or for it to end. I hadn't read the previous three books but I need to! I love the McQuaid family! Ivy is the only sister surrounded by several brothers who are fiercely protective of her. But Ivy is full of spunk and strength and determination. She's going to make her own way and choose what she wants in life. Which of course leads to her dressing up as a cowhand and competing in the cowhand rodeo type competitions.

I loved the scenes of Ivy competing. She was awesome! She had me cheering for her and smiling at her antics and strength. There's only one thing that can throw her off balance (not really off balance but catch her off guard cause she's not going to let anything get in her way). And that one thing is...Jericho Bliss. Oh my! Y'all, the sparks between these two were flying like crazy. But of course they're too busy trying to pretend like there's nothing there but their old friendship. If only they opened their eyes, they'd see the sparks surrounding them!

I loved the chemistry between these two. And their banter was so much fun to read. They are both very clever and trying to protect themselves that they're missing the best thing ever to happen to them...each other.

Ivy and Jericho are in for some funny situations. I was giggling over many of these scenes with these two. The scrapes they find themselves in were just too good! And not only did I giggle but I was definitely swooning as well. Be still my heart! Just open your eyes already!

There's an element of mystery and suspense as Jericho is working and trying to solve a mystery. I was trying to solve it by process of elimination right alongside Jericho. I jumped around as different clues were left for the reader but I enjoyed the journey of sleuthing.

If you're like me and haven't read the previous books, you'll be able to jump right into this one and enjoy it. The author did a great job of filling in what is relevant for readers to know to enjoy Ivy's story all on its own. But just know, you'll probably also be like me in the fact that you'll want to go back and read them and be patiently waiting for the next brother's book to come out!

Content: Clean. Some mild moments of peril. Some sweet romance with kisses and nothing further. This book is a Christian fiction novel so does talk about God but it was done very well and not feeling preachy. It fit in perfect with the time period and how people would have lived and thought and acted.

I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!