Depending on the Cowboy was a sweet romance, full of the possibility of former friends becoming more. I liked that the hero had carried a crush on the heroine back in high school, when they were friends. His heart was immediately drawn to Sienna when she returned, even though she was pregnant by her ex-husband and not planning to stay in the area.

Blaine and Sienna were definitely caretakers. Blaine didn’t want to let anyone down as he worked to make the ranch a success. He carried guilt from the past relating to a family tragedy and was reluctant to show his heart to Sienna, for fear that she wouldn’t choose him.

Sienna carried the weight of everyone on her shoulders and that frustrated me a bit. She allowed her sister to manipulate her emotionally too often and she feared trusting any man to stay. I liked seeing how Blaine caring for her began to open her eyes to how a man should treat a woman. I also thought that Sienna’s teenage niece and nephew felt like very realistic characters.

This is the first book that I have read by this author, yet I had no trouble jumping into this series. I definitely want to read more of this author’s work.

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This was a quick and sweet romantic read. That put a twist on the second romance trope. As the heroine and hero were both friends in high school. However, each wanted more with the other, but do to things beyond the heroines control it didn't happen. Know they are both adults neither looking for romance, but at the same time willing to renew their friendship. But God has other plans.

Sienna is pregnant and in the process of divorce and staying at Blaine's family ranch for the summer with her niece and nephew. She's just hoping as she figures out her future to also give her niece and nephew a good summer as well as they are having some issues with their parents. The longer they are there everyone seems to fall into a comfortable rhythm settling and and Blaine and Sienna fall for eachother but need to decide what happens as the summer comes to a close.

To this was a pretty light book I have to say nothing too dramatic going on. I enjoyed seeing how everyone settled in at the ranch and dealing with ranch life. There was a bit of drama and trauma when it came to the past Sienna was dealing with some abandonment issues that shaped her current self and when she handled things you can see how it was impacting her life and not for the better. Then there was Blaine who was also dealing with some abandonment issues regarding a family member and you can really see how it just impacts people in different way. I enjoyed the bit of romance forming between Blaine and Sienna and was curious to see how that would pan out and overall found myself enjoying this book. I really enjoyed it.

Quiet and reliable, could Blaine be the kind of man that Sienna can depend on?

Blaine's sister brings his high school crush Sienna, to the ranch to stay for awhile. While she is there he helps her entertain her niece and nephew, and realizes that he never quite got over her. Could this second chance be what both of them need?

An engaging romance, set against the rugged Wyoming range. I liked how Blaine's family embraced Sienna from the start was supportive of her throughout, finding ways to help with the niece and nephew as well. Blaine is a wonderful man, dependable and considerate, I liked how he took time to get to know Sienna and found ways to spend time with her.

Overall, a heartwarming and engaging read, with wonderful characters. I liked this western romance, and was so happy to see Blaine finally get a story. An enjoyable read from beginning to end!

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This is a Cowboy Romance, and this is the fourth book in the Wyoming Ranchers Series. The two main characters have gone through a lot in the past, and I love how they were both what each other needed. I enjoyed the storyline even if there was a ton going on. I loved that there were dogs in this book. The romance was super slow moving, but I think it was done right for the characters and the storyline. I really enjoyed this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Love Inspired) or author (Jill Kemerer) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

I loved this story! It was sweet and poignant. I can say that I have never related to a hero in a book like I did to Blaine. I have had some of the same feelings that he has. I loved the teenagers in this book. They were great additions to the story. The dogs were great too. It was great to re-visit Sunrise Bend and see some familiar faces. Can't wait to visit again!

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This was my first read by this author and I was not disappointed.
A beautiful story of friends to love that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Sienna, pregnant and divorced, comes back to Sunrise Bend to try to find direction for her life. She brings her niece and nephew with her while their parents work on their marriage. In the meantime, Blaine, a former school mate and friend, let them stay at his ranch. Will they be able to let go of the past and find love? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and looking forward to more from this author.
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Jill Kemerer’s cowboy stories are so enjoyable to read and this one is no different.

Main characters Blaine and Sienna have history but time has brought changes, heartache, and growth. Can they find each other again while working on trust and caring for family?

Sienna’s niece and nephew are good kids who need to be cared for, instead of being caretakers. I enjoyed their personalities and they definitely added to the story. And puppies. Who doesn’t like puppies?

If you enjoy a clean romance that’s relaxing to read, then I recommend Depending on the Cowboy.

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This book was so good. It's a second chance romance that is full of emotions. It deals with grief, overcoming trauma from the past and forgiveness. I loved the setting and how the author brought the story to life with her words. Blaine and Sienna's story was sweet and when you added Connor and Lily, the niece and nephew, plus the dogs and puppies, it became a book you hated to see end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sweet clean romance.
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A story of hope and healing - touching and emotional!
“He was a sight that would brighten any woman’s day. Too bad she had no business looking. Had it slipped her mind that she was fresh off a divorce and pregnant? Maybe he had a pair of blinders in the stables she could borrow. The last thing she should be doing was checking out Blaine Mayer.”
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This was a sweet story and I especially loved the niece and nephew, Connor and Lily, and the puppies. It was so sweet to watch them learn new skills and Blaine was so good with them.

I never really connected with Sienna in this story. Not sure why but I didn't relate to her very well, but I did love how she was always there for her niece and nephew. That close bond was really special.

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This sweet story deals gently with past trauma, grief and dysfunctional families while instilling hope and healing. The idyllic ranch setting is a bonus. Hopefully, there will be more from the Mayer family.

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Depending on the Cowboy is a well written inspirational romance. Very good character dynamics. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance book. This is my unbiased review.

Sweet High School Crush Small Town Romance
Depending on the Cowboy (Wyoming Ranchers Book 4) by Jill Kemerer

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational Romance, Cowboy Romance, Small Town Romance
Location: Sunrise Bend, Wyoming
Romance: Very clean. Light kissing.
Faith: Lightly woven into the story. Both characters wrestle with past trauma and apply their faith as they grow.


Jill Kemerer instantly hooked me with the first few paragraphs in Blaine Mayer’s point of view. He’s excited and trepidatious over a former high school crush staying at the cabin on his ranch near his house. Only her situation is complicated. She’s recently divorced, seven months pregnant, and brought her teenage nephew and niece with her.

I loved reading Blaine’s internal musing about his feelings as he sorted through them. He weighed the risks and rewards. He learned to submit his desire for his future to God. His character felt very well developed and relatable.

Sienna’s life turned upside down, but she continued to have a positive attitude as she faced challenges head on. Her internal thoughts came across as very realistic and relevant to someone with her complicated life. It was a joy to watch her find her way as she learned more about herself and how to trust God.

The romance between the two characters developed sweetly. While they navigated some difficult circumstances in their lives, they learned to trust each other. The faith elements came across as biblical. I liked how they applied their faith to their lives.

The small-town setting warmed my heart. Blaine had a large group of friends and family that rallied around him and Sienna. I love reading about small towns. It takes me back to fond memories of my formative years.

I also enjoyed the details of ranch life that Kemerer included in the book, like the challenges of planting and harvesting hay. These details helped immerse the reader into the setting and helped me learn something new.

When I picked up this book, I didn’t realize it was the fourth book in the series. That didn’t matter. This book stands on its own. The author did a good job of filling in enough details about characters mentioned earlier in the series that I followed the story without feeling lost.

I strongly recommend this book to fans of inspirational romance or cowboy romances. It was an outstanding read.


Disclaimer: I requested and received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of Love Inspired (Harlequin Publishers) through NetGalley. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

I love a good cowboy story! There's just so much in this book that I know you're going to love this story just like I did!
This author is awesome at what she does and I am looking forward to seeing what she writes next!
Wonderful characters that quickly became my friends and a cool town that was immediately my new home.
I finished this read in a few hours. This is a short sweet read. I enjoyed it very much!
This is the last book in this series so y'all might want to read the others first.
5 stars for a well written book. I highly recommend!
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I love Jill Kemerer's cowboy/rancher stories so much. This one was just terrific. So many things to love about it. Truly. I've enjoyed this series a lot and sad to see it end, but I know she'll have something great planned for her readers next.

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