Cowboy for Hire

by Victoria James

Overview

"A heartwarming story about faith and starting over.” -Kirkus Reviews

When a shy woman inherits a ranch, she’ll have to find an inner strength to succeed—and open herself up to love—in this heartwarming novel from New York Times bestselling author Victoria James.

Sarah Turner has led a very sheltered life. So when her parents pass away tragically, suddenly she’s left in charge of the family ranch with little know-how but plenty of will to keep it afloat. Determined not to lose her parents’ legacy or her newfound independence, she needs a hero fast—not to save her, but to show her how to save herself. But she’s unprepared for the ruggedly handsome cowboy who answers her ad.

“Cowboy for Hire,” the ad said, and Cade Walker is quick to respond. Betrayed as ranch manager by his former boss, he’s looking for a new place to put down roots—without the pressure to prove himself again. Except when he meets his new boss, it’s clear he’s not only there to run a ranch but to also teach Miss Independent how to run it. But as they struggle to make the ranch flourish, they’ll both need courage if they hope to find a family...together.

Each book in the Wishing River series is STANDALONE:
* The Trouble with Cowboys
* Cowboy for Hire
* Wishing For A Cowboy
* Mail Order Cowboy

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640638211
Publisher:	Entangled Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	03/31/2020
Series:	Wishing River , #2
Pages:	359
Sales rank:	609,964
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Victoria James is a romance writer living near Toronto. She is a mother to two young children, one very disorderly feline, and wife to her very own hero. Victoria attended Queen’s University and graduated with a degree in English literature. She then earned a degree in interior design. After the birth of her first child, she began pursuing her lifelong passion of writing. Her dream of being a published romance author was realized in 2012. www.victoriajames.ca.

Editorial Reviews

03/09/2020

James (The Trouble With Cowboys) makes a second trip to charming Wishing River, Mo., in this heartfelt contemporary. Sarah Turner inherits her family’s ranch following the deaths of her parents and brother and is determined to take an active role in running it, but she’ll need the help of a capable foreman. After the ad she places in the paper is humorously misprinted (“Cowboy for Her: Experienced and skilled cowboy companion for lonely young woman”) Sarah’s grateful for the entirely professional application from experienced rancher Cade Walker, whom she quickly learns to depend on. Cade is at first surprised by Sarah’s grit and determination to learn the ins and outs of ranching, and then taken by her strengths and vulnerabilities alike. But Cade is afraid to act on his powerful attraction because he believes he’s unworthy of affection, the result of being raised by abusive, alcoholic parents. So when Sarah offers him her love, he self-sabotages, leading to a crisis that could end their relationship. James skillfully illustrates the redemptive power of love and the sweet relief of forgiveness. This emotional cowboy romance expertly tugs at the heartstrings. Agent: Louise Fury, The Bent Agency. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

James (The Trouble With Cowboys) makes a second trip to charming Wishing River, Mo., in this heartfelt contemporary. Sarah Turner inherits her family’s ranch following the deaths of her parents and brother and is determined to take an active role in running it, but she’ll need the help of a capable foreman. After the ad she places in the paper is humorously misprinted (“Cowboy for Her: Experienced and skilled cowboy companion for lonely young woman”) Sarah’s grateful for the entirely professional application from experienced rancher Cade Walker, whom she quickly learns to depend on. Cade is at first surprised by Sarah’s grit and determination to learn the ins and outs of ranching, and then taken by her strengths and vulnerabilities alike. But Cade is afraid to act on his powerful attraction because he believes he’s unworthy of affection, the result of being raised by abusive, alcoholic parents. So when Sarah offers him her love, he self-sabotages, leading to a crisis that could end their relationship. James skillfully illustrates the redemptive power of love and the sweet relief of forgiveness. This emotional cowboy romance expertly tugs at the heartstrings. Agent: Louise Fury, The Bent Agency. (Apr.) - Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2020-03-25
An unexpected relationship blooms in rural Montana in James’ latest romance novel, the second in her Wishing River series.

After her widowed mother died, Sarah Turner suddenly found herself in charge of the vast Montana ranch that had been in her family for generations. She’s shy but strong-willed; however, she feels overwhelmed with the staggering responsibility of running the ranch. Thankfully, she has her loyal housekeeper, Edna Casey, by her side, but even Sarah knows she’ll need to hire more help if she’s to get the ranch back on its feet. So when she puts an ad in the local paper for a ranch foreman, the last thing she’s expecting is romance. But that’s just what she gets when the ruggedly handsome Cade Walker comes into her life. Cade and Sarah seem to come from two different worlds, but that doesn’t stop the sparks from flying every time they’re together. As their feelings for each other become undeniable, Sarah feels that she must choose between her newfound independence and a chance at true love. The shadow of Sarah’s family tragedy offers fine character motivation and conflict; the emotional turmoil feels genuine and never overdone, and it’s interesting to see how it shapes her decisions: “she asked to have the strength to continue living without them. She prayed to God that she would one day find her purpose, a man to love, a family to raise.” Still, there’s also plenty of humor and tongue-in-cheek banter. Cade’s reserved nature enjoyably contrasts with Sarah’s self-reliant attitude, and it’s satisfying to watch the pair interact. The book’s approach regarding unknown possibilities and new beginnings is appealing throughout.

A heartwarming story about faith and starting over.

Kirkus Reviews