I was surprised by how quickly this romance book grabbed me
and made me feel for the characters. THE COWBOY'S EASTER
FAMILY WISH may sound as if a few elements were forced
together for the title, but the storytelling is seamless.
Maddie McGregor has quite a burden to contend with; she's a
young widow and her much-loved son Noah is on the autism
spectrum. Living on the outskirts of Tucson and working in
a quilting shop, she's making the best of her life, hoping
to provide a happy place for Noah to grow up while she
overcomes the low confidence her marriage instilled. Noah
is quite chatty with her but not with other people,
particularly strangers. So Maddie isn't prepared for how
Noah responds well to a young man she meets in the grocery
store. Jesse Parker is the grandson of Maddie's employer,
but they haven't previously met as he's been in Colorado.
Noah instantly steals the show. He's bright and talks to
recite rules - mainly his late father's rules - or facts
and statistics. Tell him every grocery store stocks
caramels and he takes it as fact. Tell him he can't have a
second candy and he takes it as a rule. He does come up
with his own ideas, though. Such as thinking his mom likes
Jesse. Maddie isn't looking to get involved with anyone,
but she does want to help Noah shed some of those stringent
rules and behave more normally. Jesse seems to be good at
this. Turns out he's a youth pastor, and he's hoping to
land a job at a ranch for troubled kids near Tucson. But
he's had his own troubles.
This many-faceted romantic adventure is suitable for any
reader who likes a faith-filled story, and will keep you
reading by taking new directions. Maddie, efficient but
lacking confidence, unexpectedly has to manage the quilting
store by herself; she can sew an Easter quilt but can't
cook. The positive, inspirational ideals expressed by the
characters also reveal how following rules too rigidly,
like Maddie's late husband, an older pastor, can lead to a
lack of joy or personal growth. And let's just say animal
lovers will enjoy the read. THE COWBOY'S EASTER FAMILY WISH
by Lois Richer, who has built up a shelf of inspirational
work, is third in the 'Wrangler's Ranch' series. I enjoy
how the characters meet and deal with personal challenges
while developing a strong romance.
After a
heartbreaking tragedy, youth pastor Jesse Parker stopped
believing he had anything to offer kids. Working with the
boys at Wranglers Ranch, he's slowly beginning to trust
himself. And when he meets widow Maddie McGregor and her
young autistic son, his connection with little Noah and his
pretty mom is instant. Maddie's heart is as guarded as his
own, but as he spends time with the McGregors—helping Maddie
in his gran's quilt shop, caring for rescued puppies, and
bringing mother and son closer together—he rediscovers his
purpose…including an Easter holiday surprise of renewed
faith and love.
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