Ned Matheson knows Fila Sahar has been to hell and back after being held captive by the Taliban for over a decade. She’s lost her parents, her home, and ten years of her life. Now she’s safely back on American soil, but her fears have her so hemmed in, she might as well be a prisoner again. Ned knows he can’t date her, let alone marry her, until she’s regained her courage. He’s confident he’s … found the perfect solution—he’ll get her a restaurant she can call her own.
Fila cares for Ned more than she can say, and she’s grateful for the home he’s given her on his family’s ranch, but before she can give her heart to any man, she has to find the courage to reenter society. When Ned surprises her with his perfect solution—the restaurant he’s leased and renovated in her name—she doesn’t know how to tell him she can’t imagine being brave enough to ever run it. So when Ned’s father sends him out of town to check on the family’s remote hunting cabin, she’s grateful for the delay.
Ned knows his father wants to split him and Fila up, so there’s no way he’s leaving town without taking her along. But when they reach the cabin, a savage twist of fate will turn the tables on both of them. Ned will learn what it’s like to be helpless. Fila will have to find the courage she lost years ago.
Can they survive the weekend? Or will this trip be their last?
The Cowboys of Chance Creek Series:
BOOK 0: The Cowboy Inherits a Bride
BOOK 1: The Cowboy’s E-Mail Order Bride
BOOK 2: The Cowboy Wins a Bride
BOOK 3: The Cowboy Imports a Bride
BOOK 4: The Cowgirl Ropes a Billionaire
BOOK 5: The Sheriff Catches a Bride
BOOK 6: The Cowboy Lassos a Bride
BOOK 7: The Cowboy Rescues a Bride
BOOK 8: The Cowboy Earns a Bride
BOOK 9: The Cowboy’s Christmas Bride
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Cora Seton can’t go wrong. There isn’t a book of hers I’ve read that I didn’t like! Thank you!
We first met Fila in ‘The Sheriff Catches a Bride’ she’s the woman who traveled across the country to thank the children of Aria Cruz for the donation that allowed to escape the hands of the Taliban. Unfortunately they followed her and the aftermath of that encounter has had a dramatic effect on her. In spite of her efforts when she tries to sing or look a man in the eye, she finds herself having a panic attack. When she moved from the bunkhouse of the Cruz ranch she originally moved in with Luke and Mia with Ned. Luke had no idea of how to help her adjust and he likes Mia anyway, so they switched.
Ned has fallen for Fila and is determined to help her find her way. His father, on the other hand, thinks Fila is too broken to ever be a good wife for Ned. He forms an idea that could help her and incorporates something she loves doing, cooking Afghan food. He leases a restaurant and with the help of his brothers and the Cruzes cleans and decorates the space into something practical and calming. This leaves Fila feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, yet grateful.
There’s a new character in this book, Camilla. She’s rented the space next door to Fila’s restaurant to open a Mexican restaurant. Camilla is everything Fila isn’t. Boisterous, flirty, funny and outgoing. When Holt meets her he thinks she would be a perfect wife for Ned.
Ned isn’t giving up on Fila encouraging her to explore her new space and research the requirements to open. As if Ned isn’t doing enough, Luke is also pulling his strings as he hands him documents to order supplies, knowing full well Ned can’t read them. This triggers Ned to do something about that.
Another confrontation with Holt has Ned bringing Fila with him to their hunting cabin to clear snow from the roof. This becomes a very integral part of the story as the events that unfold bring both terror and confidence to Fila. Her internal journey also reveals she is very much in love with Ned.
A page-turning read with family drama, some terrifying events, romance and some sizzling heat.
Starting the next book now. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Luke and Mia.
The growth of the characters personalities from start to finish stands out in the storyline.
A wonderful story bringing out a couple of difficult subjects. Survivors PTSD, and prejudice, especially prejudice again people from countries which harbor our enemies.
A steamy easy to read contemporary western romance novel. While a part of the Cowboys of Chance Creek series it can be read as a standalone book. The audible version is well done as well.
Cora Seton is the best. This book was hard to put down. Great characters and lots of them just moved from one book to the other. It’s like Seton takes us into a whole community and we meet family and friends and they just add to the story Then I can’t wait to see what’s coming next and can’t wait to order the next book.
I loved this book. I have liked this series as a whole but I think this book is my favorite by far. Ned and Fila were great and really deep characters. Ned had his problems but he was so sweet, patient, loving, and supportive. I loved the way he was with Fila. And as much as I loved Ned I adored Fila. She suffered so much at the hand of the Taliban losing herself and just becoming a shell. I loved how she healed and became her true self. I loved how brave she was even when she was so afraid and I loved how Ned told her over and over again what a brave beautiful fighter she was. The only thing I didn’t like about this book was Holt(Ned’s father) he was just a jerk and I can’t stand him. Best read of the series so far!!
I almost didn’t get this book because I really didn’t care for the Taliban storyline in The Sheriff Catches a Bride. I am glad I gave this book a chance. This ended up being one of my favorites in this series. I really enjoyed Fila & Ned’s story and that their romance grew over time. Definitely glad I ordered this book!