Books like His Little Cowgirl by Brenda Minton
Six years before, rodeo legend Cody Jacobs left the woman he loved, abandoning a burgeoning family. Today, guided by newfound faith, he returns to make amends, only to find the child he never knew. At the heart of the story is Bailey Cross, a single mother and aspiring rodeo performer, who distrusts Cody, hoping to keep her daughter safe. When Cody hears his little cowgirl refer to him as “Daddy,” something inside him shifts. He realizes that the pursuit of bulls and prizes pales next to the responsibility of fatherhood and the possibility of healing old wounds. With faith, rodeo circuits, and a deepening bond, the two men and the young cowgirl chart a path toward second chances and new love.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Brenda Minton
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