Matchmaking the Cowboy by Emily Conrad Review

 

I first visited Redemption Ridge last year when I read Bidding on a Second Chance by Emily Conrad. I was so excited to get a chance to read her newest book, Matchmaking the Cowboy, and return to Redemption Ridge. 

In this book we are treated to Lucy and Hollis's story. Lucy is the veterinarian that comes out to help Hollis with his beloved horse Pepperjack. Neither one of them is looking for a relationship, but it appears someone has a different idea and is trying to get them together. 

Hollis is dealing with the death of his father and plus issues that are affecting his family's ranch. Lucy is not interested in starting a relationship with anyone because of the bad experience she had with her ex. Let me tell you, that ex was a piece of work and I couldn't stand him and his mentally abusive ways. So, I was invested in these characters and their struggles. And I needed to see how the ex was going to be put in his place. I couldn't believe the way he was trying to ruin not only Lucy's life, but Hollis's as well. 

I loved the Christmasy events and activities that took place in the story as Lucy joined with her friends, including Hollis who was the "unsuspecting" recipient of Lucy's inept matchmaking. I especially loved that we got to see Piper and Graham again. 

I was eager to find out how long it would take for Lucy and Hollis to realize they had feelings for each other and what they would do about those feelings. 

And the interactions with the animals were heartwarming and hilarious at times. My daughter just loves cows, and wants one so bad, so it was fun to read a book where the main character has two cute Highland cows who were quite important to the plot. 

And faith played an important part in this story. There was the reminder to seek God's will and trust in Him. 

Definitely a book I highly recommend. 

I received an e-copy of this book as a member of the launch team and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own honest thoughts.