Releasing September 5, 2023

Now that her sisters are both married, Felicity Courtney manages the Courtney Boardinghouse alone. After nearly collapsing from exhaustion while caring for an invalid man and his wife who are staying at the boardinghouse, Felicity posts an advertisement for a hired hand.

Philip Berg, a prince in disguise, is hiding in Fairplay while attempting to stay one step ahead of an assassin. When the spirited Felicity Courtney tacks up a notice that she is hiring help, he offers to do the job as he is unable to leave her in such distress. Although he knows his presence could pose danger and that he needs to move on from Fairplay, he can’t tear himself away.

Felicity has no intention of employing the handsome but exasperating Philip Berg, but when an early winter storm hits, she finds herself battling the elements and is grateful for his assistance. Love begins to blossom, but secret revelations and encroaching peril threaten to tear them apart forever.

• Secret royal
• Witty banter
• Winter snowstorm
• Stuck together
• Forbidden love
• Dangerous assassin

“This one’s worth rounding up.” —Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl

*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

Reviews for Captivated by the Cowgirl

• Bobbie: Read this exciting conclusion to the series! I highly recommend the Colorado Cowboys and Colorado Cowgirls series! So good!
• Aubrey: Felicity + Philip = ❤️ This was probably the most playful of the series. Take a cowgirl, add in a charmer mix, and have them beware of an assassination plot = fast paced and fun read.
• Mandy: This book was so cute and totally swoony! I absolutely LOVED the incredible banter between Felicity and Philip, honestly, I could read it again and again it was so electric.
• Angeline: This book was just wonderful and really drew me in. Captivated by the Cowgirl is a must read! I am so sad to see this series end but this was a wonderful conclusion.
• Carolyn: Their flirtatious banter is delightful. Well-crafted secondary characters add to the enjoyment of the story. I highly recommend this book and the series.
• Margarita: The banter that went back in forth had me laughing and blushing at the same time. I love this book. A must read. Jody Hedlund has become my favorite author, hands down!
• Sylvia: I have yet to read a book by Jody Hedlund I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed, and Captivated by the Cowgirl is a truly lovely story as well. This is such a unique western, combining a Colorado setting with Scandinavian royalty plus some well-loved tropes.
• Bailey: We love a hidden prince story! Captivated by the Cowgirl gives you the royal treatment with secret monarchs, deadly assassins, forbidden romance, witty banter, and perilous situations…a fast paced romantic read that will keep you glued to the page the whole way through.