Claire Mason is wielding a gun. After being stranded in a blizzard in Texas while with her four-year-old niece, Zaylie, she is already worried about her safety. Her gun really comes in handy, because although they found safety in a cabin, when the door flies open and a huge cowboy dwarfs the doorway, she was never more nervous.

Levi Jackson jumps right in - into the cabin for warmth from the brutal weather, and into the lives of Claire and Zaylie. Levi could never turn a stray away, and in his heart of hearts, that is exactly as he sees them. As it turns out, Claire's car was damaged in the snowstorm. He offers them a place to stay at the ranch where he works.

This is the second story that I have read by Carolyn Brown. I just read Cowboy Bold, the first book in the Longhorn Canyon series, and it was a true delight. I absolutely love her characters, and in this case, I really enjoyed Claire and Levi. Zaylie was a joy as well. Lately I find these young children written into romance to fit in quite well, and the author definitely did a great job with her.

I enjoy reading romances and I always look for the simple formula that is used, and I love it when the conflict and the resolution are practical. I am anxious to read the following books in the series, and they are, Cowboy Bold and Cowboy Brave, which have been released, and Cowboy Rebel and Christmas with a Cowboy, which are set for release later this year.

Many thanks to Forever for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

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