Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl

Beckett Brothers #3

by Leslie North

Scout Beckett has always wanted to run a ranch, not just work it under the purview of his older sibling. He wants to do something different from his family’s horses and beef cattle: he wants to own a dairy farm. To this end, Scout has been working on one as a foreman, and his mentor had always promised it would be Scout’s after he passed. But when the owner dies, he wills it to his city-slicker granddaughter instead; leaving Scout in charge of a farm that will never be his.

Stella has worked for a nonprofit for years, helping to feed starving children in third-world countries. When she comes home for the funeral to say goodbye to her grandfather, the only stability she’s ever known, she finds herself falling into the arms of sexy cowboy Scout when shared loss and simple comfort turns to a night of passion before they each go their separate ways.

But three months later, Stella returns to the ranch, faced with the stipulations of her grandfather’s will: she must stay for the better part of the year, or lose the ranch to charity. Not only that, but she has to tell her one-night stand that he’s going to be a daddy. When the shock of her pregnancy wears off, Stella vows to ride out the will’s rule and get back to her old life as soon as possible.

But as Stella slowly remembers why she’s always loved the place she’s come back to, Scout has to decide if he’s okay with never owning the land he works. Is having a family enough? Or will he pass on love and passion for a farm of his own?

This novel contains sexual content and profanity.

180 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 29, 2019

About the author

New to Leslie? Readers suggest starting with 'The Bossy One' (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BP3BBF) —Imagine a sunny Minnesotan Mary Poppins, employed by a grumpy Irish billionaire. The story is a blend of humor, revenge, passion, heartbreak, hope, and witty banter. As one reader put it, ‘This story had me squealing at the romantic moments and silly moments.’

Leslie North is the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym for a critically-acclaimed author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance. The anonymity allows her to fully express her creativity, especially in the romantic and fun sexy scenes!

In fact, she confesses to loving her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her everyday self! Her bestselling books are known for their strong characters, particularly women who aren’t afraid to challenge an alpha bosshole. And the humor? So infectious, you’ll be laughing out loud in public!

Leslie’s love for romance began when she picked up a worn-out romance book from her local library. She started writing soon after, and as they say, the rest was history. She now resides in a cozy cottage on the British coast, enjoying long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie.

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Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout was there for George and now he will be there for his granddaughter. In one night everything will change for both of them. Stella comes home for her grandfather's funeral and her and Scout have one night together and three months later there is a surprise on the way. They both have to figure out what they want, if it is each other or something else. This is such a sweet romance. Scout is the perfect cowboy, friendly, loving, and rugged everything Stella needed.

[LMR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl (Beckett Brothers Book 3) By: Leslie North
"Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl" Is A HARD Job... Especially When She's Been Taught To RUN Far & Wide!
All HE wants is a His VERY OWN Ranch...
But the MAN He's been Slaving Away for Dies,
And Doesn't leave HIM with the Ranch... If Even an Avenue to Buy it RIGHT AWAY!
Which feels kinda like a Betrayal...
Seeing how He left it to His wandering GrandDaughter,
Who LEFT Him to Die ALL Alone!
Unfortunately for HIM... He Shared a Night of Passion with HER before EveryThing came to LIGHT!
Then, She went MIA...
And She NEEDS to Return or they Risk losing it ALL!
Only when She comes BACK...
It's with an Additional PLUS Sign ingrained on Her anatomy...
Looks like their gonna have a Blessing in a few months time,
If She Stays on the Ranch for a while!
Guess He's got His work cut OUT for HIM...
Cuz, "Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl" is HARD to DO!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Leslie North's "Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl (Beckett Brothers Book 3)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own recommendations. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars!

Leslie North has done it again! I truly adored Scout and Stella. They were both incredibly stubborn and definitely weren't seeing the "whole picture" for a good portion of the book. However, their hearts were in the right place and once they figured it out, you knew they were going to be the best matchup. Scout had some maturity and insecurity issues that stemmed from being the youngest of his three brothers. Stella had issues that came from her mother's flighty tendencies and the lack of a father in her life. Her only stability had come from her grandfather who she'd only seen during the summers and for school breaks when she was growing up. Scout and Stella had to each figure out their own issues before they could come together and support one another. Since there was a baby involved, they needed to do that sooner rather than later.

A lot was accomplished in this novella, I felt like the storyline was well fleshed out and the characters were developed in a way that I easily connected with both of them. I wasn't always happy with their decisions but I could at least understand what was triggering them. I highly recommend this series. All three of these brothers are absolute sweethearts and the women they fall for are spirited and sassy. I think I've commented in previous reviews that novellas can be tough for me to like but I've truly enjoyed this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[LaToya (Readingbythebayou) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the last book in the Beckett series. This one was about Scout the youngest sibling. Scout wanted to find his own way in life so after college he started working on George Steadman's farm with the stipulation that one day he would sell it to him. After years of turning the farm into a profitable business Scout is living his dream. George falls ill and passes away. He leaves the farm to his granddaughter. Scout and Stella agree that she'll sell him the farm. They spend the night together and they part ways. Stella finds out that she is pregnant and this story really begins. I loved this story and the characters. Excellent writing.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Isha Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Romance finds a foothold on the cliffs of heartache. Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl hits a ton of bumps in the road before allowing itself to run free. Stella and Scout are brought together by a heartbreaking loss, forced apart by a will and reunited by an unexpected blessing. North proves a little matchmaking and a ton of hope goes a long way.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is dramatic, romantic and entertaining. Two of the most stubborn people fight attraction. The last brother has the most heartbreaking story of them all. Leslie knows how to write a story that's beautiful and engaging and this book doesn't disappoint.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story. It was well written and fast paced. The chemistry between the characters was sizzling hot. This book has everything you need to keep you turning pages hot sexy men, steamy scenes and some conflict thrown in. I cannot wait for what this author writes next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Scout & Stella's story. But kinda felt bad for Scout...He kinda got screwed. So didn't necessarily agree with everything but it was an intriguing book. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a free copy of the book via booksprout.

[Michelle Ferrari-Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

When "I'm solely in charge" Doesn't Work

How about that? The real reason any relationship works, compromise! Not only does it work for business but also between couples. Really nice to see it in print~

[MARY · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this book. This was the last book in this series and I enjoyed reading it very much.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gathered for George Steadman’s funeral, Scout Beckett, as the foreman of George’s dairy farm for the past six years, told the pastor to go ahead since they had waited over a half-hour already for the man’s only living relative. As they proceeded, red-headed Stella, in a black dress and cowboy boots, walked across the field toward them. Then they all headed back to the house for a small get-together. By the time everyone left, Stella had been awake for a day and a half and was totally exhausted.

Scout took her into a room with a warm fire and they sat on the couch. He made her a whiskey sour and then talked about her kind grandfather who loved her so much. She was drawn to him to hear more because she saw in his eyes that he loved her grandfather too. Then he announced that dancing helped and, despite her not knowing how, he reassured her that he did know and it would okay. They laughed at her resisting his lead since she wasn’t used to it, and finally she relaxed and learned to follow the dance. He spun her around and made her laugh. Figuring now maybe she could sleep, he surprised her with a kiss that changed her world!

He brought her a cup of coffee in the morning, then told her to come to the kitchen for breakfast when she was dressed. Stella had to return to an unfinished project overseas where she worked with the poor in developing countries. When she returned in a couple months, she would sell the farm to Scout.

Stella just makes it home in time to keep to the terms of the Will or lose the farm to charity. But there’s more news for Scout when she comes home – she’s pregnant with his child! Neither of them had thought of a family. It was only a meaningless one-night-stand. How would they react? Would she still sell the farm to him? Would she stay or return to the life she had chosen for herself? No doubt about it, there were some major decisions facing the two of them. What would they do?

This is a slower-paced story line that lets the reader get to know the characters to have a basis for what they will choose in their current situations. Both will have to grow up some and consider love, sacrifice, and how their choices will affect each other and their child. Grab your copy and see if they can resolve the situation in a way that is right for each of them.

[Angel Hatfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout Beckett has always wanted to run a ranch, not just work it under the purview of his older sibling. He wants to do something different from his family’s horses and beef cattle: he wants to own a dairy farm. To this end, Scout has been working on one as a foreman, and his mentor had always promised it would be Scout’s after he passed. But when the owner dies, he wills it to his city-slicker granddaughter instead; leaving Scout in charge of a farm that will never be his. Stella has worked for a nonprofit for years, helping to feed starving children in third-world countries. When she comes home for the funeral to say goodbye to her grandfather, the only stability she’s ever known, she finds herself falling into the arms of sexy cowboy Scout when shared loss and simple comfort turns to a night of passion before they each go their separate ways. But three months later, Stella returns to the ranch, faced with the stipulations of her grandfather’s will: she must stay for the better part of the year, or lose the ranch to charity. Not only that, but she has to tell her one-night stand that he’s going to be a daddy. When the shock of her pregnancy wears off, Stella vows to ride out the will’s rule and get back to her old life as soon as possible.But as Stella slowly remembers why she’s always loved the place she’s come back to, Scout has to decide if he’s okay with never owning the land he works. Is having a family enough? Or will he pass on love and passion for a farm of his own?
This was another great cowboy book by a great author. I loved both main characters. I loved watching them on their journey to their HEA. I highly recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

[Rebmay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout has worked for years as foreman on the farm Stella’s grandfather owned. Now that her grandfather has died, Stella is back on the farm for his funeral and to settle his estate. Both Stella and Scout grieve for her grandfather, and on the night of his funeral, emotions run high and a simple kiss leads to a passionate night together. Stella must return to her job of consulting for a non-profit organization that aids in agricultural endeavours in third world countries. She tells Scout she will return to settle the estate and sell the farm to him, something he has long awaited. Scout carries on with running the farm, but he and Stella could lose everything if she doesn’t come back to the farm before the end of the three months after her grandfather’s death. His will stated that she had to reside on the farm for at least nine months of the year following his death. If she misses the deadline, the farm will go to charity. Stella does come back to the farm just in time, but she has a surprise for Scout..... she is pregnant with his child. Both are shocked by this turn of events, but also secretly pleased. A child is a gift neither had expected, and both agree to work on the farm and to see what happens between them in the next nine months that she must live on the farm. She sees a future with her raising their child alone while continuing her job abroad, much like her mother had raised her, with little or no input from Scout. He sees a future of at least shared custody, but perhaps even raising their child as a couple. Characters from the last two books in the series also make an appearance and off this troubled couple support and some much needed insight. Like his brothers before him, Scout is blindsided by a love he never dreamed of for himself and is forced to re-examine his life and what he sees in his future. Stella is a strong-willed, self-sufficient, somewhat solitary soul who never saw being part of a couple or sharing parenthood as part of her future. Can two stubborn, misguided people find love and agree to compromise in order to achieve a future together?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the third and final book in the Beckett Brothers Series. In this book, Scout is the youngest brother and works on a dairy farm, which he hopes to buy from his boss. When Scout's boss dies, he thinks it is just a matter of time for the farm to be his when he learns the owner's granddaughter Stella was left the farm. Stella told Scout she would sell him the farm because she works for a nonprofit charity and travels around the world. When Stella comes home for the funeral, she and Scout talk and end up spending the night together. Stella then returns to work and Scout learns Stella has to live on the farm for 9 months out of the year following her grandfather's death, or the farm will go to charity. Scout knows Stella must return soon or he will lose his chance at the farm. When Stella shows up, she tells him she is pregnant and plans to raise the baby. Scout wants to be in his baby's life and vows to be there for Stella. Stella was used to relying on only herself and is unused to having anyone care about her except her grandfather. Now she has Scout and his whole family trying to be there for her and she doesn't know how to handle it. Scout and Stella grow closer and start to see each other romantically, but Stella is going to return to work and take the baby all over the world and Scout wants the Baby to be with him. I liked this story. I liked Scout, i think he was a good guy who really cared for Stella. I think he assumed she understood how he felt. Stella was so used to being alone and she didn't know how to react. I think they both cared about each other and i think they made a good couple. I loved this series. Good one.

[Nextbookaroundthecorner · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion, a Leslie North usually means: sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. And of course Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl is a perfect example of a wonderful (although short) ride. We meet Scout Beckett, proud foreman of the dairy farm of George Steadman. Having been taken in six years ago, after leaving his brothers on their own ranch, Scout has been working steadily to take over the dairy farm from George..
But, now that George has passed away, it seems like George's promise to sell the farm to Scout has been an idle promise, since the will states that not Scout, but George's granddaughter Stella will be the owner of the property. There is only one catch: Stella has to live on the farm for the next nine months or the farm will be donated to charity.
Stella doesn't want to have the farm. So she will live on the farm for the next nine months and then leave again to Africa to do her job as an agriculture consultant. What she didn't count on was that she would become pregnant from her one night stand with Scout after the funeral. And she certainly didn't expect Scout to step up as a father figure. After being abandoned as a child by her father, her mother has always taught her to take care of herself. So, she doesn't take Scout's feelings into consideration when planning for their baby.
Scout doesn't know what hurts more: the farm pulled away from him by George's will or the fact that Stella is set on leaving the country with his baby. Determined not to let his son or daughter grow up without a father, he is determined to show Stella what being a family means. But can he convince her to stay?
Cute, cosy and swoon-worthy. Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

[Lorelei Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet series

Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Book three prob my favorite. In all three books, love came unexpectedly and hard. Sweet love stories.

[Ingrid Vermeulen-Quakernaat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last of the Beckett boys runs into love but does not immediately recognize this. After having had a one-night stand with the granddaughter of his deceased boss, she appears to be pregnant with his child. He immediately feels the need of protecting her and the unborn child. The problem is that Stella is a very independent lady who is not used to making decisions for her. With a job where she travels the world, she doesn't know how to give Scout a place in the lives of her and their unborn child. In addition, Scout still wants to take over the farm where he has worked for so long with the expectation of being able to take over after the death of his boss. If only she should trust Scout to take care of her ...... but that is not the life lesson that Stella has learned so far in life. How can they find a solution for this?

Where Stella has learned to trust only herself, Scout does demand a lot from her. Scout wants to do the right thing and doesn't understand Stella's problem. He can take care of them all, as long as Stella trusts that. Even though they try to discuss their problems, it seems that Stella in particular must change things and that Scout can continue as he has always done. Where do they find the compromise and where does their love for each other find a place?

Nice to meet Bran and Hunter again, but especially their women who play an important role in this part, to give Stella the feeling that she is not alone and has a family around her.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kara Quade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout Beckett is the youngest of the Beckett brothers. Scout has always wanted to own a ranch and took a job as foreman for George Steadman's dairy farm. George promised Scout that the farm would be his when he passed on, but George leaves his dairy farm to his granddaughter, Stella. Stella has worked for a non-profit for several years, helping to feed starving people in third world nations. Stella makes it just in time for George's funeral. By the time everyone leaves, Stella is completely exhausted since she has been awake for a day and a half. Scout and Stella share an amazing kiss that leads to a night that rocks each other's world. The next day, Stella promises to return in a couple of months after finishing a project overseas to sell Scout the farm. Stella makes it home just in time to keep the terms of her grandfather's will, or end up losing the farm to charity. Stella has a surprise for Scout-she is pregnant with his child. Neither planned this to happen from a one night stand. Will Stella sell Scout the farm when the terms of the will are met? Will Stella stay on the farm with Scout, or will she take the baby and go back to her work for the non-profit overseas? Will Scout realize that he loves Stella and wants her and the baby to be his family? I really enjoyed Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl by Leslie North. Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl is a great book about love, sacrifice, and compromise. I would recommend getting Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl by Leslie North.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donna Feibusch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Awesome Read!

I loved reading Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl(Beckett Brothers Book 3). All about Scout Beckett a Forman/Cowboy on a Dairy Farm & Stella Steadman who is an Agonomist and granddaughter to owner George Steadman of the Dairy Farm. Stella is hired by a company in NYC that sends her around the world to poor communities and implements building irrigation & sustainable crops to feed the villagers. She was in Berni in the middle of working her contract when her grandfather passed away. It took her four days to get home to Texas, and she almost missed his service! The author wrote a story about a young man who has lived his whole life thinking none of his ideas mattered to his family, since he was the youngest of three Cowboys on a cattle ranch. So he has tried to live his life on his terms and branch out away from his family and do something completely different like own a Dairy Farm. Read about Scout & Stella and see how sharing your grief can change your entire future, going forward! This is the third book in this series, and each of the brothers are ornery, grumpy and set in there ways, and doing what lights a fiery passion in their soul everyday as an adult. And there passion may be different from each other, but they all work with animals and they all love each other like crazy, even though keeping your head down and taking one step at a time, sometimes blindsides them when true love comes knocking!! I hope you enjoy reading this series as much as I enjoyed reading it!!

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alpha cowboy + independent cowgirl + ulterior plan from beyond = one great story

Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl is the last Beckett Brothers story. It opens as everyone is waiting at the graveside of George Steadman. Scout Beckett has worked at the foreman at George's dairy farm for the last years and had plans to buy it from him. George's granddaughter, Stella, is running late and when she finally appears the proceedings start with a small gathering afterwards.
When Scout and Stella encounter each other there are more than a few fireworks which culminates in an explosive night together. But Stella has to return to her home and work and so she leaves. Scout still thought he could purchase the farm but there is a caveat in old George's will that puts a major kink in that plan, and it involves Stella. That is not the only kink in Scout's plans as it turns out that as one thing dies another is born in the circle of life, or at least in 9 months there will be.

Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl is another wonderful and sweet, with some dirty added also, story by Leslie North. Scout and Stella were a fun and frustrating couple as they both tried to figure out how to navigate the kinks and wrenches that kept getting thrown in their paths until they both realized that grandpa George might just have had an ulterior plan after all.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[patrick Lorelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scout Beckett had always wanted to run a ranch but wanted to do it his way. He left the family ranch and started working for George Steadman. Having his way of doing things and turning the ranch into dairy he was going well until George passed away. The day of the funeral Stella his granddaughter shows up from the city and for the most part, everything goes okay. Later they end up in bed together and when she leaves the next day it is with the idea of selling the ranch to Scout. Now, three months later and Stella is back at the ranch but with a different plan. One she is pregnant with his child, two she does not want to sell the ranch. An interesting story for the fact that most of it have Stella doing all of the changing. He wants her to leave the big city and her job, not to go to all of the countries she does which is also part of her job while he just stays where he is at. When she finally agrees to move to the ranch he is upset that she won’t sell, but never once said he loved her, or even I love you let’s get married? No, it’s why are you doing this to me. Even when his brothers try to tell him he still feels like they are telling him what to do instead of looking at the whole picture. Sometimes Scout character frustrated me and it added to the story but overall I really liked it and it was something totally different. A very good book. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 5 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com

[Elaine A · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third in the Beckett brothers trilogy. Scout didn’t want to follow his brothers. As the youngest, he always felt he was lacking. He wanted to have his own ranch and raise dairy cattle. He had worked for George Steadman for years and thought the ranch would be his when George died, but then he learns that instead George’s granddaughter Stella will inherit it. Stella has been working in underdeveloped countries, trying to make a difference and she is good at what she does. She has agreed to sell the ranch to Scout when the stipulations of the will are met. But one night as they comfort themselves after the funeral causes complications. She has to return to her job to finish up a contract and just makes it back to the ranch in time to keep from having donated to charity. Scout is happy until he learns the news she has. They are going to be parents. Stella’s childhood has taught her that she can depend on no one but herself. George was the one thing that was steady in her life. Scout wants to be part of the baby’s life. Stella plans to return to her traveling life after the baby. Now can Scout and Stella work out a way to care for their child and still have their dreams?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angie Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leslie North has written an emotional book about loss and new beginnings.
Scout has been planning to buy the farm he has been working on for a while but those plans are gone now since the owner has passed away and the granddaughter is the owner. Stella comes home for her grandfathers funeral and after everyone is gone she breaks down. Scout trys to confort her and they end up having a one night stand. Stella and Scout make a deal for her to come back in 2 months to sort everything out. They find out that she has to live on the farm for 9 months out of 12 in order for her to get the farm, if not it will be liquidated and goes to charity.
While Stella was away she finds out she is pregnant and now she needs to talk to Scout to find out how he feels about a baby.
Will Stella stay on the farm after she finds out that Scouts family will be there to help her or will she go back to her work in the 3rd world countries?
Will Scout get the farm and Stells or will he just get the farm or neither?
This book takes you on a emotional rollercoaster from page one to the last with everything that Scout and Stella have to deal with. It is worth the read. I would recommand it to anyone.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stella has been working for a nonprofit for years helping people in countries without certain necessities. She comes home for her grandfather's funeral to the only home she ever really had. Scout thought that he would be getting the ranch he had been working side by side with his mentor on however he gets a shock when the will is to be read. Stella got the ranch with conditions that she had to live on it for so long in order to get it. Sloan was upset and not in the mood to be helpful yet Stella shocked him with her ideas about making the place better. Things get heated between them and they sleep together before she leaves to tie up her contract with the nonprofit so she can work on the ranch full time. When she returns she surprises Scout with not only her knowledge of how to make certain things better on the ranch but that she is pregnant with his child. Will they be able to work everything out to be together?

This is a great story that will have you drawn into their world from the first chapter. the chemistry between them is scorching hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Hare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scott Beckett had always dreamed of owning his own ranch and when his boss passes away he plans on buying the ranch from the owner’s granddaughter, Stella. Only that became a complicated situation as Stella finds out she is pregnant with Scott’s baby and the will stipulates she needs to spend nine months on the ranch in order for her to inherit it. The chemistry is there but finding a way to.please both of them could prove difficult.

This is a great heartwarming, contemporary romance. The characters are carefully crafted and are so lifelike, filled with personality, flaws and wit. The story line is easy to read but is also full of surprises, twists and turns and bumps in the road. There is some heat to the book as well. What I enjoyed most about the book was the emotional rollercoaster and the way the characters changed as they dealt with their internal struggles and external obstacles, overcoming them to find out what is really important and what can make them truly happy. I felt good after reading this book as it is filled with hope for the future. If you enjoy a good romance then give this one a read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Joanne Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through Booksprouts arc .

Scout has been working at this Dairy farm for George hoping one day to have his own dairy. Stella, Georges granddaughter Stella was left the farm. Scout thought that maybe he would leave it to him. Scout told Stella that he would buy her out. They spend the night together she was leaving to go out of the country but would be back in a couple of months. Meanwhile Stella comes back to the states and back to the ranch. Scout was happy to see her plus they could talk. Stella has a little surprise for Scout that she needed to talk to him about. Kit and Ava go over to meet Stella over the course of the afternoon she realized that she had a family here. Stella tells Scout how to irrigate the back pasture she told him she learned all that while away. She asked him if he could get the guys together really fast. He told her she was the foreman on the work Stella was thrilled. Things were said and then Scout quit the farm. Will Scout come back to Stella and try to convince her to stay? Will she finally sell him the farm?

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third Beckett Brothers book and it is Scout's story. Scout wants to run a ranch and enjoys the work on his family's but he wants to switch it up to a dairy farm and hopefully one day his own. Scout gets a job as a foreman on a dairy farm where the owner promised to leave it to him after he dies. Sounds like a perfect plan for Scout. But the dairy farm owner passes away and the dairy farm is not left to Scout but to the owner's granddaughter from the city. Scout is beside himself with what to do but then he meets Stella. Stella is a city girl who works for a non profit that helps feed children in third world countries. She comes out to the ranch for her grandfather's funeral and she and Scout find comfort in each other before Stella heads back to the city and leaves the running of the ranch in Scout's capable hands. There are some twists in the will that force Scout and Stella back into each others space and some truths that will also impact the future. Can these two find a HEA together?

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[KL Cassanello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scout has been the ranch manager for the last six years, saving up to purchase it from George. Unfortunately, George passed away. His granddaughter, Stella comes to Gopher Springs for the funeral, and spends a passionate night with Scout, and then disappears. In a surprise move, George left the ranch to Stella. The terms of the inheritance are that she has to live on the ranch for 9 months out of the first year, then she can do with it what she wants. When she finally comes back (just in the nick of time), she announces to Scout that they're going to be parents. They both have issues to work through, a lot of soul-searching, and they need to learn to open up and be honest about their feelings as they work toward their happy ending. I loved this book - so nice to see the third Beckett brother find his forever. I love that the author writes books in short series - I always know that I'm going to get wonderful characters who belong together, and a terrific story with just the right amount of drama.

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[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scout has been the foreman of the Steadman ranch since graduating from college. George, the owner has promised Scout that he will have the ranch one day. George dies, and after the will has been read, it seems like George has lied to Scout.

Stella is George’s granddaughter and she has inherited the ranch. Scout and Stella come to an arrangement that he can buy the ranch as soon as Stella is able to. On the night of George’s funeral, Scout and Stella have a one night stand and Stella becomes pregnant.

The terms of the will are that Stella has to live nine months out of the year before she can inherit the ranch otherwise it is sold and the proceeds given to charity. Stella comes back to the ranch within eleven hours of the cutoff time to take up the residency laid out in the terms of the will.

Scout and Stella battle over having the baby in his life. Eventually things work out and they live happily ever after.

This was a cute story and I enjoyed reading it.

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[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story itself was cute enough. The characters were just kind of bland.

Scout is a nice guy who doesn’t want to settle down. He’s focused on buying the dairy farm. And we really never know what is the root of his need to strike out on his own away from his brothers. Stella is a successful career woman who has always been self reliant. She inherits the farm Scout has been promised.

The book is just— I don’t even know the word.... OK. Simple. Basic. Bland. It just didn’t grab me. I thought both characters were a little self absorbed. Stock characters.

The grandpa’s will makes NO sense. It’s just out of left field with no explanation. This reminds me of Nicole Snow’s Accidental Knight which I just read recently, and I think that book executed this grandpa-throws-the-lovebirds-together-through-his-will plot much better.

All in all, it was an OK read but not a great read. I read on the plane in about 2 hours. Won’t be reading any more from this author.

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