Caitlin Crews Follow

A cowboy and a librarian. Sign me up please! I love both and when added together there is the promise of lots of fun. This book did not disappoint!

I had so much fun watching Harriet turn Jensen’s life upside down. She was self-reliant and more than capable of standing up for herself. When a bit of insecurity did arise, I felt its pinch along with her and resented those that had inadvertently caused the pain. But I have to say that I loved seeing her through Jensen’s eyes. Swoon!

Jensen was the fun loving, always smiling and good for a laugh, citizen in Cold River as well as his own family. Deep inside, however, he harbored a pain so intense, when revealed, it pretty much turned me into a sobbing mess. Harriet was exactly what he needed and while he might not have admitted it, it was fun watching him unknowingly accept it.

This was not only fun to watch, with Harriet’s scowls and Jensen’s lazy grins, it was heartbreaking as well. I loved pretty much everything about this. It’s apparent it is not the first introduction to this family or town, but I was never really lost due to the short background that was usually shared when the characters from the previous book(s) were introduced. This was my first by this author but it won’t be the last!

A Cowboy for all Seasons (Jasper Creek #1). By Caitlin Crews, Nicole Helm, Maisey Yates and Jackie Ashenden. 2020. HQN Books (ARC eBook).

A Cowboy for all Seasons is an enjoyable anthology of four cousins and four romances; each taking placing during the course of a season in the farmhouse of the cousins’ late grandmother. In spring, Keira has a second chance with the man she hurt and left behind several years ago. In summer, JJ finds she fits perfectly within the family of Cade and his two cute girls, Ellie and Laura. JJ’s sister Lila and her teenage crush Everette host Jasper Creek’s annual bazaar. In winter, Bella learns to ask for help and love from her ex step-brother Noah. Each story was emotional and steamy and the romances grew and flowed well from one season into the next as the authors expertly captured overall consistency for a satisfying ending.