Books like Madeleine's Cowboy by Kristine Rolofson
Madeleine Harmon has long dreamed of escaping her domestic routine to experience the freedom of the West. Seeking sunrise breakfasts, rope lessons, and starry nights, she plans to live on her own terms. However, a misdirected train ride leads her to Stuart Anderson’s ranching household instead of a vacation resort. Assigned to tend to Stuart’s home and his daughter, Madeleine discovers a new sense of purpose—and an unexpected attraction to the strong, silent cowboy in denim and dusty boots.
As she embraces her role as a housekeeper on the ranch, Madeleine must reconcile her longing for independence with the growing need to support a family that now relies on her. The story balances her desire for adventure with the rewards of belonging and love in an authentic western setting.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kristine Rolofson
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