![]() Today is International Women's Day where we celebrate women and we couldn't think of a better day to showcase the first in Janalyn Knight's Howelton Texas Series- Cowboy Refuge. Ms. Knight's heroines are strong and determined. They are able to stand on their own feet, even in a world dominated by men. The heroine in Cowboy Refuge is a woman working in a traditionally man's job. She's forced to show that she's got what it takes for the job and doesn't take no for an answer when she's pushed around. While Jayme's story is a romance, the man stands beside her and lets her rely on her own skills to save the day. Cowboy Refuge is a story that you will want to keep reading into the night as the story unfolds. Certainly a one-click! Available for preorder, Cowboy Refuge is the perfect book for International Women's Day. Blurb: After suffering a devastating loss, the last thing Ward Ramsey needs is a woman and her child on his ranch. But the desperation in her eyes when she applies for the job is more than he can bear. He gives her two weeks to prove herself. That’s before he knows of the danger that follows her. Hunted by a vengeful ex-con, ranch hand Jayme Bonner flees with her young son, finding sanctuary on a North Texas ranch. Ward, the crabby rancher who hires her, is none too happy with the fact that she’s a woman. As she proves she can handle the job, his opinion of her changes and so does their relationship. As love blossoms and long-held barriers fall, danger draws near. When Ward is injured in the war the ex-con wages again her, Jayme decides it’s time to take the battle to the hateful man desperate to kill her. The ex-con doesn’t stand a chance against a woman out for vengeance. Praise of the book: In Cowboy Refuge, author Janalyn Knight sends a strong woman to seek refuge at Ward’s ranch. Once he falls for Jayme and realizes the gravity of her situation, he’s enough of a gentleman to want to save her, but independent Jayme doesn’t need his help. A sweet romance with a bit of after-the-wedding-ceremony spiciness. - Suanne Schafer author of A Different Kind of Fire Now Available for PreOrder |