A reunion he never expected leads to a stunning surprise in this heartwarming romance by bestselling author Jill Lynn Luc Wilder’s surprised when his ex-girlfriend Cate Malory arrives at his Colorado guest ranch. And he’s downright stunned when she introduces him to his three-year-old daughter, Ruby. Bonding with the bubbly little girl is easy–Ruby loves ranch life, just like her daddy. But … daddy. But after all the secrets, can Luc and Cate find a way to trust in each other again?
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Experience more heartwarming western romances in the rest of the Colorado Grooms stories by Jill Lynn:
The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter
The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby
The Bull Rider’s Secret
Her Hidden Hope
Raising Honor
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This was my first Jill Lynn book and I really enjoyed it. I happened to have book two on my shelf, so I read that one and enjoyed it, too. If you like clean cowboy romances, you’ll enjoy Luc and Cate’s story.
Ah, young love. So intense and so unpredictable, a whirlwind like no other. Luc and Cate got swept up in love and when things ended it was a hard fall. That would’ve been the end of the story but when Cate walked out of the relationship she was carrying a secret with her: Luc’s baby.
Fast forward a few years and Cate is raising a beautiful daughter named Ruby on her own. Cate has recently made another important step in her life, giving her life to the Lord. With this decision she knows she has to make things right. It’s time to tell Luc that he’s a father.
The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter is the story of a family struggling to move past the pain of the past, and find a new normal, all for the sake of a spunky, spirited four year old. Love, forgiveness, and living by faith flow through the pages which weaves a beautiful tapestry. The ranch setting is idyllic, and you really feel like you know the characters.
Despite it being a sweet story, the pace is incredibly slow, and it did take me a bit to get through the entire book. If you’re in the mood for a slow paced story about family, faith, and forgiveness then this is the perfect book for you!
Four years ago Cate accused Luc of seeing another woman and he left! Now Cate’s three year old daughter needs heart surgery and Cate shows up at Luc’s ranch! Is Luc the father? Luc and Cate try to get along for little Ruby’s sake but can they forgive each other? They both have a relationship with God that was lacking when they first fell in love. Luc is a wonderful main character as he tries to trust God to work things out for the best. I recommend The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter to people who enjoy contemporary romance. I received a complimentary e-book from the author. This is my honest opinion.
I loved this contemporary reunion romance story! It was a great way to start the brand new Colorado Grooms series.
The two main characters were easy for me to like. I felt for them both and how they had each changed from the people they used to be, before they came to know Christ.
Both Luc and Cate struggled with issues related to trust. This led to a break up years earlier. It was interesting to watch their journey in this story and see if they would be able to rise above their individual fears a second time around.
And, of course, there was great chemistry between these two! This author always does a good job of creating realistic attraction between her characters. Plus, there was the sweetness of the little girl they shared. She added a special touch to this story, as well.
I loved this book from start to finish and look forward to reading the next in the series!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Lucas Wilder is thrown for a mighty big loop when his ex girlfriend, Cate Malory, shows up at his ranch with a 3 year old she says is his. But the little girl is so precious Luc can’t help but love her.
But distrust drove Luc and Cate apart four years ago. Have their hearts healed? Can they trust each other again?
Jill Lynn has once again written a delightful story populated with very likeable and well fleshed out characters. I read this one in only one day. Looking forward to the next in this Colorado Grooms series.
*My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. The opinions stated here are entirely my own.