Jennifer Ryan blows it out of the park again with STONE COLD COWBOY which is the fourth book in her Montana Men Series. This is another great story about a strong woman who goes through some unbelievable suffering but comes through it with tremendous strength.

Sadie Higgins has spent most of her adult life rescuing her younger brother Connor from one disaster after another. Since the death of their mother, Connor has been constantly in trouble with the law and involved with drugs. He has finally gotten himself deep into something he can't get out of. His solution to solving his problems is to steal cattle from Rory Kendrick and his family. Sadie tries once again to rescue him but ends up with her life in jeopardy. Rory comes upon Sadie while looking for whoever is stealing his cattle. When he comes upon Sadie he is shocked at the condition he finds her in. What is even more shocking is that her brother left her and never tried to help. Not only is Sadie trying to rescue her brother, but she is also taking care of her dying father. When Rory sees all Sadie has gone through, he knows he will do whatever it takes to protect her.

STONE COLD COWBOY shows what drug addiction does to a person and how far they will go. Sadie has always bailed her brother out of trouble, but she has to come to terms with when it's time to step back and let him suffer the consequences. Rory has watched how badly Sadie has been treated by her brother, but he also knows how difficult it is for her to let Connor fall. Rory stands by Sadie and gives her all the support and strength she needs when she suffers a painful loss. The Montana Men once again prove they take care of their own.

It's sad to see how desperately Sadie wants to save her brother. She keeps trying to give him every opportunity, but when when a mind is consumed with drugs sometimes there is nothing a person can do. Sadie melts the STONE COLD COWBOY'S heart. Rory lifts Sadie from all the burdens she has been carrying and gives her a new family who accepts her with open arms.

Jennifer Ryan has a style of writing that draws you to her characters. When you read about the hardships of her female characters you find it to be unbelievable, and then you are amazed by their strength. I love everything written by her and recommend all of her books.