Her Cowboy Sheriff

Kansas Cowboys #4

by Leigh Riker

Will a lawman and a little girl…

Give her a reason to stay?

Annabelle Foster has big plans to leave Barren, Kansas, until an accident makes her guardian to a little girl. Annabelle has zero experience with children and turns to Finn Donovan for help. But while both Annabelle and Emmie start falling for the strong, guarded sheriff, Finn is haunted by his own tragedy. Can one little girl make them believe in their future…as a family?

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Leigh Riker can't imagine anything better than having a good romance novel to read--unless it is to write one! When not writing or thinking about writing, this award-winning author also likes to garden, play the piano, travel and try to learn Spanish. At home in the Southwest with her husband/hero, she is at work (of course) on a new novel.

Please visit her at leighriker.com, on FaceBook at LeighRikerBooks, or on Twitter @lbrwriter.

Reviews

[Kate Vale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fourth in the Kansas Cowboys series in which Annabelle Foster is eager to leave the diner she inherited from her late parents and the house where she lived with them, fearful of their actions toward her. Just as she's put the diner for sale a car accident occurs that leaves Annabelle with the responsibility for her late cousin's 3-year-old daughter.

Sheriff Finn Donovan seems to know more about how to relate to the child than Annabelle, who has never been around many children and isn't at all sure that she'd be a good mother. And his attraction to Annabelle, even as he stays in touch with his former partner in Chicago, makes him think his future could be better than his past. Annabelle has had a crush on the sheriff since he hit town, and the secrets he harbors go a long way toward explaining his reaction to the little girl. But the fact remains that he's not sure he should stay in Kansas when his partner is nearly killed in another attempt to take down the gang that killed Finn's family.

Then there's Annabelle's second chance to leave, including an offer on the diner. Will she leave town and the little girl whose presence has made her a mother? Her friends don't want her to go, but... it's not really their decision, is it?

[Lynn Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning to love again! The next book in the Kansas Cowboys series was quick to catch my attention, but was a bit slow-paced throughout. Two damaged hearts are brought together over the plight of one little girl and have to figure out how to pick up the pieces for her to find her safe place. The characters were well-developed and the underlying plot was great, just slow moving. Enjoyed their story!

Annabelle Foster is looking forward to a whole new start in life now that obligations aren't tethering her to Barren, Kansas anymore. She's looking forward to starting a whole knew adventure once her house and diner sell. She's not expecting to all of a sudden be responsible for a toddler, that's for sure! She knows nothing about kids, and isn't sure she has a maternal bone in her body so how can she be the one responsible for this precious little girl??

Sheriff Finn Donovan came to Kansas running from the heartache of his past. He'd give anything to have the world be what it used to be for him, but devastation struck and left him adrift. He tries to steer clear of adorable Emmie and her new-found guardian Annabelle, but there's just something about the two of them that strikes a major chord in his heart. 

[Darlene Fredette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet heartwarming romance. A solid plot with the main characters both having tragic pasts. Annabelle can’t wait to leave town after a troubling childhood, and Finn hasn’t recovered from a death in his family and determined to get revenge. The author crafted two well developed characters, which will have you wanting to know what happens next. The story includes two interesting mystery sub-plots. Will Annabelle find Emmie’s father? Will Finn get his revenge? These questions have you turning the pages to know the answers. The author draws you in with a punch of emotion. Her Cowboy Sheriff is book four in the Kansas Cowboys and I look forward to reading book five, The Rancher’s Second Chance, which is Cooper’s and Nell’s story who both appeared in Her Cowboy Sheriff. Rating 4 Stars. Reviewed for Still Moments Magazine.

[Toth Jo-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book by Leigh I've read. It was a joy to read. Its a story of facing a painful past. For Sheriff Finn its the loss of family. For Annabelle its a more painful past she must face. But a little girl helps them both to heal and move forward. I loved the way Leigh pulls you into the the story and has you wanting to turn the page. I found myself curious to see what would happen next in the story. Its a great story and worth a read. I'm wondering what the 5th book in this series will be.

[charmaine White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

I found this one to be a really nice read,suspense,thrills and laughter with a good romantic interest.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Repetitive. Some depth.

[Penney · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the book, Annabelle Foster has big plans to leave Barren, Kansas, until an accident makes her guardian to a little girl. Annabelle has zero experience with children and turns to Finn Donovan for help. But while both Annabelle and Emmie start falling for the strong, guarded sheriff, Finn is haunted by his own tragedy. Can one little girl make them believe in their future...as a family?

Beautiful story I loved the characters loved how it turn out. And the setting was brilliant!

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Kansas Cowboys