Review: True Love Cowboy (McGrath #3)

True Love Cowboy (McGrath #3)

by Jennifer Ryan

Blurb:

Cowboys live by their word, their wits, and their loyalty.

Jon Crawford has returned to Montana, determined to take over his father’s ranch and raise his daughter in Big Sky Country, leaving the big-city life behind once and for all. He doesn’t have time to fall in love, but he doesn’t count on stubborn but beautiful Trinity McGrath, who arouses his protective instincts even as she tries to push him away.

Life hasn’t always been easy for Trinity, but now she has everything she needs—her family, friends, and a safe and secure life. With a business to build, Trinity doesn’t have time for romance…until Jon comes barging into her life and all her intentions are turned upside down!

Still, an attraction like theirs is too powerful to deny, and sometimes true love comes along when you least expect it. But when someone from Jon's past comes back with a vengeance, Trinity and Jon will have to do everything they can to save themselves and their new love...

Themes:  Contemporary

Rating: 4.5 stars

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Review:

 The McGraths are back for the series finale and LOOK OUT this one will break your heart, make you cry, and make you scream as Jennifer Ryan takes us on a roller coaster ride of terrifying drama and everlasting love. I have loved this spin-off series and I get deeper and deeper in love with this family as we go but knowing the end was coming with Trinity made it all the more bittersweet as she found love in the most unexpected of men and with some seriously dangerous of circumstances.  Trinity McGrath has found her little niche in her community, her small business allows her to be independent and make an impact while still letting her be the caring and compassionate woman she needs to be, but she is lonely and wants to find the same type of love her brothers have all found.  When Jon Crawford blows into town like a hurricane her life is changed forever, because despite his gruff and dark exterior she senses the charming and noble man underneath.  Jon has returned to his hometown to take over his father’s ranch and get out of the big city bustle that he knows is killing his soul and suspects is going to tear apart his daughter, but he does come with some serious baggage—a sweet but precocious little girl, a crazy reckless ex, and a chip on his shoulder when it comes to women. As these two cautiously venture into a new relationship things heat up quickly as Jon begins to realize that Trinity is truly the perfect woman for him and his daughter to complete their family.  Sadly his ex is doing her level best to not only prevent him from ever finding happiness, but from having Trinity replace her in any way and that danger could become even more deadly than anyone ever imagined.  I LOVED this story and am actually looking forward to rereading it when I catch a break in my TBR list so I can rediscover the beauty of it in the no-too-distant future.  Trinity was the quintessential cowgirl, tough but sweet, caring but determined, and offers her heart to those that deserve it without reserve.  Now I have stated many times I not a kid person, but the connection Trinity develops with Jon’s little girl and vice versa showed the integrity that Trinity obviously had because a kid like that, who has lived through her past, knows a good person immediately from a bad one.  Trinity has had a lot of rough patches in life, but Jon will be the perfect salve to remind her of her own strength and allow her to fully heal and find herself again under the trauma and fear.  Jon has dealt so long with the shit his ex has forced on him that he knows when he meets Trinity that she is the total opposite and wants her in his life.  He is the kind of man that fights for those he loves and offers his whole heart even as he shields them from danger as much as he can.  I loved seeing him in his vulnerable moments and the little moments with him and his daughter or him and Trinity where he was sweet, but he is obviously a strong and alpha cowboy at heart and nothing and no one will ever get away with threatening those he loves.  The heat between Trinity and Jon was subtle in the beginning but once they opened themselves to the possibilities it becomes infinitely more obvious and we went on the roller coaster of that passion with them.  I was sad for this bittersweet ending to a great series, but I am dying to find out where Jennifer takes us next and to meet an all new set of sexy cowboys we will get to fall in love (and lust) with. Long live the Queen of Cowboy Romance.

*ebook provided by publisher (via NetGalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review.  No compensation was provided.