Forever For the Cowboy

by Hannah Jo Abbott

He’s ready to settle down, but she’s always the wedding planner, never the bride.

Titus Macklin is the last single brother standing, and he’s looking to change that. As his family ranch business is expanding to include a wedding venue, he volunteers to take charge. Even though he knows nothing about weddings.

Bridgette Chapman is an expert on all things weddings — from cake tastings, to dress fittings, to flowers, to being left at the alter. When the man who was supposed to love her forever abandoned her, he left her with the most important thing in her life - her daughter.

Now as a single mom, her goal is to find a steady job, provide for her daughter, and never fall in love again.

Titus and Bridgette team up to run the wedding venue, but no matter how hard he tries, she keeps him at arms length.

When faced with the fears of her past, will Bridgette walk away or open her heart to love again?

Genres: Romance

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2024

Reviews

[Stefanie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

great love story. couldn't stop listening to the book I was sucked in.

[Trudy Cordle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Titus and Bridgette's story!! What a great ending to this series!!! Bridgette moves Tennessee to Texas to take a job with Titus's family as a wedding planner. Titus has volunteered to be the "boss" of the venue, and Bridgette will be working under him. Bridgette doesn't really want to work under Titus, she thought she'd be the boss, but decides that it's okay, and maybe when they see how her work is, she can just be her own boss. When Titus meets Bridgette, he's sure she's the one God has for him. But, when he keeps getting mixed signals from Bridgette, he's now not sure. Bridgette starts to trust Titus, but she's not sure she wants to take a risk on him. When Bridgette finally realizes that she can't let fear rule her life, that it's not good for her or her daughter, will she be able to finally give her heart to Titus? Titus knows what's it's like waiting for the next shoe to fall, so he decides that he can take things one step at time, because Bridgette is worth it. Love that they finally figure things out, and finally Bridgette learns something Titus has known all along, you can trust God to take care of the risks, because He only wants what's best for us! I'm going to miss this series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book, was not required to leave a review, and the opinion expressed is my own.

[Sonya Wasden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titus was the last of the Macklin brothers who remained single. All of his brothers had found their soulmate. Titus wanted that for himself but was quickly beginning to believe he would never find that perfect woman. Then in walked Bridgette and her sweet daughter.

Bridgette had trusted the man who told her he loved her and when he left her at the altar and with a daughter to raise alone, she didn't think she would ever be able to trust the words of another man. She was better off just finding a job and raising her daughter alone. But, when Titus and Bridgette were tasked with running the wedding venue at Whispering Oaks Ranch, their close proximity to one another began to feel natural and good. If only the fears of the past, didn't influence their choices.

This was a sweet story of discovery, love, overcoming fear and finding love. It is a clean story and a wonderful conclusion to this series. I have really enjoyed reading books written by this author and look forward to more wonderful stories that she wants to share.

I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.

[Joyce Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titus Macklin is the last Macklin to find his true love. His 6 brothers have all gotten married. He's been praying for God to send him a wife because there isn't anyone he's interested in in their small TX town. Bridgett is a single mother. Her fiancé left her at the altar and she found out she was pregnant. Her parents disowned her, but her grandmother took her in. Now Grammy is gone and she can't afford the house. So she takes the job as wedding planner at Whispering Oaks. She doesn't plan to marry because she will never allow herself to trust and be hurt like that again. Titus has agreed to help manage the wedding venue. Bridgett does not want to work with a man. She guards her heart and doesn't let anyone in. The sisters and Macklin family include her in everything. She doesn't have a choice but to let her walls down and let people in. Her 5 year old daughter, Vivian loves all the cousins and kids that she gets to play with. They find "home", but can she trust someone with her heart again? Such a sweet story. Just a feel good story.

[Lori R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the title for this book because Titus, the last single Macklin brother, had been praying for God to find him a wife. He didn't realize that might be the new wedding coordinator hired by the Whispering Oaks Ranch. I enjoyed Titus as he met Bridgette and her cute five year old daughter, Vivian. She too was praying to God to show her His plans for her and her cute, five year old daughter. She had some trust and abandonment issues to work through since her ex-fiance had left her at the altar and then she found out she was pregnant. She never regretted her daughter but she regretted her actions,

The end of the book felt very special and I will miss the growing Macklin family with their seven sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review

[Sharon S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great addition to the Whispering Oaks Ranch series by Hannah Jo Abbott.
Titus is in charge of the new event venue on the ranch and the only single member of the family. Of course he’ll have the help of a wedding coordinator since he knows virtually nothing about flowers or fashion.
Bridgette is a single mom of a five year old daughter. She is hired for the job and travels a long distance to get there.
Titus has prayed that God would send him a woman to be his wife. Bridgette never plans to let another man into her life, she was too emotionally destroyed by her ex.
Can she continue to fight the attraction between them?
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.

[MaryEllen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bridgette and Titus are charged with running the new wedding venue on the Macklin ranch. She has a small wedding planning business in Tennessee but is looking for a fresh start after the death of her grandmother.
He knows nothing about weddings but volunteers to help run the venue so that the others won't be forced to give up precious family time.

The story is really well told. Sensitive topics are quickly covered but not focused on. There's plenty of laughter and shenanigans from the brothers, as well as heartfelt prayer and advice.

I'm sad to see the series end, but I like the way it has ended.

This is my voluntary review of a copy I received from the author.

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever for the Cowboy is Christian romance with two amazing, relatable characters -Titus and Bridgette. Bridgette’s daughter Violet is a delight. I loved watching these two fall in love as they worked to run the new wedding venue on the Macklin ranch. Titus is in charge of the venue and Bridgette is the wedding planner. Both main characters are looking for God’s plan for their lives. Bridgette is working through trust and abandonment issues. I will be sorry to see the end of this great series. The seven bothers and their spouses, fiances, children and more are a wonderful, tight knit family where love and God abound.

[Cilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it is sad to be at the end of this series, I really enjoyed this book. Titus is the only unmarried brother and he wants what they have. Bridgette got left at the altar while pregnant and never wants to trust a man again. Her daughter Vivian is a real sweetie. I enjoyed seeing how they were able to learn to work together to trust each other - and trust God for their futures. It was also good 'catching up' with all the siblings from previous books. (That said this book can still be read as a stand alone). I received an ARC but this review is my own.

[Nati · Rating 4 out of 5]

“For years, I’ve been praying for someone to share my life with,” he said softly. “Someone who would be my partner in faith, in love, in building a family.” can Titus reach Brigette's hearts and help her open it to a new life, a new love and a whole new family? After been left in the altar, pregnant and her parents refusing ro help her, Brigette's trust is difficult to win over. But Whispering Oaks may be the answer to her prayers. Great end to a great series

[Sandra Hartzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Titus Macklin is the last single brother. He’s in charge of the wedding venue part of the ranch and they have hired a wedding coordinator, Bridgette Chapman who has a young daughter. She is not interested in a relationship, but Titus is ready to get married and start a family. As they work together he breaks down her defenses. A heartwarming story of love, second chances, and trust.

[Lucia Valenzuela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story to end the series. Titus is the last Macklin standing. He has been praying for a long time for God to send the right woman for his wife. Bridgette has closed herself off from romance and finding a husband. She still has emotional scars from the last time. Both learn to rely on God’s plan and His timing. I loved how the epilogue tied together the lives of all the Macklins, brothers, sisters in law, and parents.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

As his last single brother walks down the aisle Titus knows he wants that too. A wife, a family, a home, he is ready. The new wedding coordinator ticks all his requirements for a wife, he needs to figure out how to meet her requirements. This sweet, clean romance was a great ending to this series about the Macklin family. I especially enjoyed reading about how each of the seven brothers and their families are doing.

[Alison Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely sweet romance

Titus and Bridgette's story is a lovely romance within a great series and I loved the epilogue roundup. Bridgette comes to the ranch scarred from from previous experience and scared to let Titus into her heart but Titus understands her fear, albeit from a different perspective. Truly delightful series.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love single parent stories, so this one caught my eye from the beginning, but probably what caught my imagination the most is the thought of Titus running a wedding venue. The last single brother, with no experience in event planning, no wonder Bridgette was skeptical. We’re given cowboys, romance, humor and a few surprises. I really enjoyed this book.

[Marilu Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute fast pace clean and heartfelt this is a very satisfying end for the series wonderful characters and a good very sweet storyline I really enjoyed it and recommend it. I received a copy from the author and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bridgette and her five year old daughter Viv move to Whispering Oaks Ranch to take the job as event planner. Titus has volunteered to oversee this new part of the ranch operation. Their story is sweet and entertaining.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

This is a really good end to this series. Loved getting to know Titus and Bridgette and Vivian come into his life at just the right time for everyone.

[Val Hasselman · Rating 5 out of 5]

need tissues for this one

I have loved the family from book one to the end. I am sad to see it end, but all good things must end. Great story and great characters.

[Tazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titus's story is a beautiful conclusion to this series. Bridget has much to learn about trust, the Lord, through Titus, is teaching her. This is such a feel good story and a great ranch /family setting.

A sweet romance (no blushing required, marriage and God are honoured). Although part of a series, this is a standalone story. Would be most enjoyed reading in series order due to cameos of the Macklin family.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of the book.