Protected by the Cowboy by Mandi Blake Review

 Happy Monday Friends :)

I pray that today finds you all doing well, and I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by The Preppy Book Princess today.

Life has been a lot lately. So many of my friends and family (including myself) are going through tough things, and I've heard from so many other Christians going through difficulties as well. I'm so thankful for Jesus throughout it all, and I'm thankful for prayer. If any of you are needing prayer for anything, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask.

It's currently -47 degrees Celsius with the wind chill where I live, and it's absolutely freezing. So today since my hubby and I both have the day off, we're going to spend the day doing large amounts of freezer cooking and curling up with some great books.

In the last few months I've become much fussier about the type of books I'm allowing myself to read. So much garbage is being included in secular publishing lately, and sadly, it's often even finding its way into Christian publishing as well.

One author who I always know I can count on for quality stories with the content being both clean and faith based is the lovely Mandi Blake. I have yet to read a story by Mandi that I didn't love, and her upcoming release may just be my favorite yet.

You are all definitely going to want to pick this one up for yourselves, as I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Protected by the Cowboy by Mandi Blake:

Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author

Publication Date: February 17th, 2021

Genre: Christian Fiction

Series: Blackwater Ranch

Synopsis:

She’s running from trouble, and now he’s protecting more than just his ranch.

Laney Parker is in dire need of a fresh start. With broken bones and a broken heart, she shows up at Blackwater Ranch hoping to land the housekeeper position for the new bed and breakfast. When the caring family begins to ask questions, she struggles to trust them with her secret.

Micah Harding is the manager of Blackwater Ranch. His plate is full as it is, but he can’t turn his back on the secretive stranger. Laney may be leading trouble to their door, but he can’t help but think she’s worth the risk.

She’s beaten up and tight-lipped about where she came from. Slowly, Micah shows her that she can trust him with her heart. When Laney’s past catches up to her, Micah won’t stop until he brings her home.

Protected by the Cowboy is the fourth book in the Christian Blackwater Ranch series, but the books can be read in any order.

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

I've had the pleasure of getting to read each and every one of Mandi Blake's beautiful novels, and Protected by the Cowboy is officially my new favorite. I've long appreciated how Mandi can tackle sensitive topics while still giving us readers a swoon worthy romance that focuses around faith, family and friendship, and I think readers everywhere are going to adore her newest release.

Micah Harding was introduced in previous books in the Blackwater Ranch series, and he was honestly kind of a hard character to understand. I had a feeling that when he ended up with his own story it was going to be a whirlwind, and I was definitely proven right. Getting to see everything from Micah's perspective was interesting, and rarely have I enjoyed reading from a male POV's more. Micah was quick to win me over, and I loved how this one focuses around his protective nature helping Laney, a lovely woman with a troubled past who has never had the opportunity of knowing the Lord.

The Hardings have easily become one of my favorite fictional families of all time, and I love how fierce they are with protecting their own. Laney is running from her past, and this warm hearted family is quick to take her under their protection, and none more than Micah. I loved reading about Micah and Laney's developing relationship, and especially how both are determined to stay responsible and God honoring throughout their entire time of falling for each other.

I've mentioned a lot lately in my reviews that I've been more and more disappointed with the content that's making its way into contemporary publishing; even often Christian ones, and I love that Mandi Blake continues to put out beautiful, heartwarming stories that tug at the heart strings, are completely clean in content and are always God honoring.

I'm pretty sure I'd read Mandi Blake's grocery list if she ever chose to publish it, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the Blackwater Ranch series to release.

I cannot recommend this one enough, and definitely suggest that you read all the titles in this beautiful series as it's truly one of my all time favorites.

Final Rating: 5/5.

Thanks so much to Mandi Blake for allowing me to advance read and review this one!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Praying your week is off to a great start guys! I look forward to connecting with you all again on Wednesday :)