4.14 AVERAGE


In a series I’ve loved so much, it’s hard to pick a favorite. And I’m not sure if Dylan’s story takes top spot or not, but it sure is close!

Dylan McQuaid has done a lot of things wrong in his life. He had to go on the run for years because of a gambling debt. He drank himself into a lot of poor choices. He made mistakes with a lot of women. But when his sister and best friend give him a clean slate and a chance to come home, Dylan also takes the second chance God offers him as well. As acting sheriff in FairPlay he’s doing everything he can to help solve the rustling problem and help the townsfolk - and himself - stay on the straight and narrow. I love redemption stories, and poor Dylan, who we have seen struggle this entire series, finally gets his.

So what’s a reformed prodigal supposed to do when a woman shows up with his baby? Propose marriage of course… except the woman who so clearly loves his son isn’t the baby’s mother… but the midwife carrying out her dying wish.

With her own set of problems, Catherine accepts Dylan’s offer without knowing he’s unaware she’s not the woman he wronged. By the time she realizes the mistake, she’s already starting to fall for the handsome sheriff who is trying so hard to be the best kind of man.

So ensues a story wrought with misunderstanding, forgiveness, sweet and sizzling romance, family dynamics, an adorable baby, and two fantastic characters looking for a second chance. As always, Jody Hedlund delivers!

It’s easy to see why Catherine falls for Dylan. What a sweetheart! And Catherine, with all of her self doubt, is a capable and confident midwife. She is relatable and genuine. The love they both have for baby Austin makes you melt. This is one of those stories where you see the mistakes coming and you yell at the characters to avoid them… but of course they don’t. And that’s what makes such a great story anyway!

I loved the second chance themes and the fact that Dylan still struggles with his former vices despite his new faith in Christ. I loved the dynamic between Dylan and Catherine. As a new mom, I especially enjoyed Austin’s role in this story! And as with any great series, the returning characters known and loved from the other books help to make the current story more special.

This whole series lives on my favorites shelf, so it’s clear they all come highly recommended by me. If you love historical romance, the Colorado Cowboys series is for you!

I received a complementary copy of this book from the author and publisher and was not asked for a positive review. My opinions are my own.
emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Last Chance Cowboy was the perfect ending to this fabulous series!

Jody Hedlund has created a lovely, engaging story with characters that you genuinely care about and want to cheer for. The plot moves at a good pace with enough action to keep things exciting, while also including some deep reflection and soul-searching that keep Dylan and Catherine developing throughout the story.

The romance was swoon-worthy, and the bonds between a loving, supportive family was beautiful.

Faith is an important aspect throughout the book, and I especially loved the themes of second chances, forgiveness of self, and God’s unconditional love for His children. “It’s amazing when He begins to fit all the shattered pieces back together and makes something better than we could have imagined.”

This is one of favorite series and I am sad to say goodbye to the McQuaid Family. It’s been a lovely
journey!

Many thanks to the author and Bethany House Publishing for a gifted copy. All opinions are completely my own.

I randomly selected this book from Hoopla's New Releases to fulfill a reading challenge for a book published in 2023. It was a light and easy read, a cozy Christian romance. As such, its strengths were the themes of redemption and strong family bonds. Its overarching weakness was the oh-so-predictable cookie-cutter plot (à la Hallmark movie).

This was a very fun series, even if I could have done without all of the religion. I loved seeing things work out for the entire family.

This was a great series, and this last book was the best one of them all. Dylan was a terrific hero - totally messed up past, but now doing his best to live right. Then he finds out he is a father. There was nothing to dislike in this book, and the author outdid herself with this conclusion to this awesome series.

3.5 stars
This newest and last release in the Colorado Cowboys series is my least favorite. Don't get me wrong? It's still worth the read. I enjoyed the themes of overcoming a tainted past, mistaken identify, and the setting. However, I found the back and forth mildly repetitive and it simply didn't hit me in the feels like the first couple of books.
Dylan is the black sheep brother newly returned to his family. He's cleaned up his life and wants to be the local sheriff. Katherine's sudden appearance with a claim of having his baby puts his future in jeopardy. There's nothing for it but a quick marriage of convenience.
This series as a whole is a sweet foray into western romance. With five books, there's sure to be one that will hit your favorite tropes. Thanks to @bethanyhousefiction for the #gifted copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

looooooved it

The Last Chance Cowboy is a story of forgiveness and redemption. I found that the characters jump off the page as if they were in a movie in my head. I now find that I want to go back and read the first four books again.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.