A Cowboy for Keeps
A Cowboy for Keeps by Jody Hedlund is a historical fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on January 5, 2021. This 352-page book follows Greta Nilsson, who embarks on a journey to the West to save her ailing sister, only to face a series of misfortunes, including being robbed and discovering her betrothed has died. Left homeless and without resources in Fairplay, Colorado, Greta’s situation becomes increasingly dire as she navigates her new reality.
The story centers on Wyatt McQuaid, who is trying to establish his ranch while facing his own challenges. When the mayor proposes a deal that involves Wyatt marrying Greta to help both their situations, unexpected insecurities and revelations come to light. This edition explores themes of romance and resilience against the backdrop of American history, offering a glimpse into the struggles and dynamics of life in the West. Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal growth with the complexities of relationships in a historical setting.
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Greta Nilsson’s trip west to save her ailing little sister, Astrid, could not have gone more wrong. First, bandits hold up her stagecoach, stealing all her money. Then, upon arriving in Fairplay, Colorado, she learns the man she was betrothed to as a mail-order bride has died. Homeless, penniless, and jobless, Greta and her sister are worse off than when they started.
Wyatt McQuaid is struggling to get his new ranch up and running and is in town to purchase cattle when the mayor proposes the most unlikely of bargains. He’ll invest in a herd of cattle for Wyatt’s ranch if Wyatt agrees to help the town become more respectable by marrying and starting a family with Greta. But when old insecurities and surprising revelations arise, can a union born out of desperation survive?
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