From the moment Jesse Baker collides with Erin O’Grady on a Boston train platform, he faces a dilemma. For once, Jesse doesn’t want to lie about who and what he is. Yet if she learns he’s a con artist, not a cowboyand the urchin with him is certainly not his brothershe’ll never give him a chance. Erin suspects there’s more to the enigmatic cowboy than meets the eye. But the sheltered socialite … socialite is certain his deep compassion is real. On the long Christmastime train ride to Wyoming, hearts and courage are tested and true motives revealed. And the journey that began in a charade may end with redemptionand a very real love.
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Oh the tangled webs we weave when first we practice to deceive…. Perhaps Jesse and Pete should have studied this poem a bit more. Lacy Williams is very good at weaving together opposite personalities. Recently released “former” con man, Jesse Baker, street-wise child, Pete, and Boston socialite pure hearted Erin O’Grady are a very unlikely …
I liked this book about Jesse and Erin. Jesse was just released from prison after five years. He’s trying to make a new start without being a con man or pickpocket. He sees Erin at the train station and thinks she’ll be a good “mark”. As he’s following her, he sees another man trying to take advantage of Erin. He then wants to protect her because …
Erin, Jesse and Pete meet on the train each wanting something they don’t have. Loved reading about their trip and how these three strangers turned into friends and family. A story of forgiveness, acceptance and finding love as well as a family.
“Counterfeit Cowboy” by Lacy Williams
This is an excellent sweet and clean American historical romance story. I thoroughly enjoyed my time within this story. Yes, my heart broke in a few places and my eyes leaked a trail of tears down my cheeks. I also found some happy places too. Three people, Jesse, Erin, & Pete, and their journey(s) from …
With God we can turn our lives around.
Heartwarming story of a Boston socialite and a conman recently released from jail meeting in an unorthodox way at the train station. Erin’s compassion and generosity was something he’d never known. She had a peace he wanted. What would it take to get that peace? Great read!
Received a free copy from author …
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4 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean historical western romance Counterfeit Cowboy: Wild Wyoming Hearts (Wind River Hearts Book 2)by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
An instant attraction romance where three diverse characters become friends and more as they travel west at Christmastime.
When broke and recently released …
Really liked the book, can not wait to read the next book. I am sure it will be just as good!