Wrangling His Pregnant Cowgirl

Leslie North

Beckett Brothers Book 3 · Relay Publishing

About this ebook

Scout Beckett has always wanted to run a ranch, not just work it under the purview of his older sibling. He wants to do something different from his family’s horses and beef cattle: he wants to own a dairy farm. To this end, Scout has been working on one as a foreman, and his mentor had always promised it would be Scout’s after he passed. But when the owner dies, he wills it to his city-slicker granddaughter instead; leaving Scout in charge of a farm that will never be his.

Stella has worked for a nonprofit for years, helping to feed starving children in third-world countries. When she comes home for the funeral to say goodbye to her grandfather, the only stability she’s ever known, she finds herself falling into the arms of sexy cowboy Scout when shared loss and simple comfort turns to a night of passion before they each go their separate ways.

But three months later, Stella returns to the ranch, faced with the stipulations of her grandfather’s will: she must stay for the better part of the year, or lose the ranch to charity. Not only that, but she has to tell her one-night stand that he’s going to be a daddy. When the shock of her pregnancy wears off, Stella vows to ride out the will’s rule and get back to her old life as soon as possible. 

But as Stella slowly remembers why she’s always loved the place she’s come back to, Scout has to decide if he’s okay with never owning the land he works. Is having a family enough? Or will he pass on love and passion for a farm of his own? 

This novel contains sexual content and profanity.

Ratings and reviews

We finally get Scout’s story and it was awesome! As the youngest Beckett son he felt like he needed to prove himself more and with Stella pregnant with his child, even more. But I’m so glad they realized a relationship is all about compromise. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

3.5 Stars This is book 3 in the “Did Somebody Say Cowboy?” series and it features Scout and Stella. The ranch should’ve been his. Instead George left it to his granddaughter with the stipulation that she live there for nine months. Since Scout is the foreman, he’ll continue to run it until she can sell it to him. Their attraction felt natural. They had a certain easiness when together. Then the unexpected happened and everything that was so wonderful was no longer. Scout must’ve left all his commonsense at the door because the words that came out of his mouth and thoughts in his head were unreal. The characters are great and there was good flow to the story line. Though he didn’t seem like it through most of the book, Scout ended up being much too selfish and hardheaded for my taste.

The third in the Beckett brothers trilogy. Scout didn’t want to follow his brothers. As the youngest, he always felt he was lacking. He wanted to have his own ranch and raise dairy cattle. He had worked for George Steadman for years and thought the ranch would be his when George died, but then he learns that instead George’s granddaughter Stella will inherit it. Stella has been working in underdeveloped countries, trying to make a difference and she is good at what she does. She has agreed to sell the ranch to Scout when the stipulations of the will are met. But one night as they comfort themselves after the funeral causes complications. She has to return to her job to finish up a contract and just makes it back to the ranch in time to keep from having donated to charity. Scout is happy until he learns the news she has. They are going to be parents. Stella’s childhood has taught her that she can depend on no one but herself. George was the one thing that was steady in her life. Scout wants to be part of the baby’s life. Stella plans to return to her traveling life after the baby. Now can Scout and Stella work out a way to care for their child and still have their dreams? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Leslie North is the pen name for a critically-acclaimed author of women's contemporary romance and fiction. The anonymity gives her the perfect opportunity to paint with her full artistic palette, especially in the romance and erotic fantasy genres. 

The truth of the matter is she loves her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her normal, day-to-day persona! Her bestselling books focus on strong characters and particularly women who aren't afraid to challenge an alpha male. Inspired after years of travel, her stories are set all over the world, from the tough streets of Russia to the beautiful beaches of the middle east. 

Leslie fell in love with romance when she first picked up a scrappy, dog-eared romance book from her local library. She began writing soon after and the rest, as they say, was history. She now lives in a cozy cottage on the British coast and enjoys taking long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie. 

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