After years away, Astrid Nilsson has returned home to Colorado, hoping to become Fairplay’s second doctor . . .  and to find healing for her reoccurring consumption. Spirited and independent, Astrid doesn’t want her illness to be a burden to those she loves, so she has resisted getting serious about any man.

As the current doctor of Fairplay, Logan Steele is seeking to hire a male physician to take over his clinic after he goes back East. When Astrid, his childhood sweetheart, insists that she’s the one for the job, he offers her a bargain she can’t refuse: pretend to court him to appease his mother and he’ll give her the doctor position on a trial basis.

Astrid accepts the arrangement even though she’s reluctant to be in a sham relationship with a man who’d once broken her heart. She tries to keep herself from falling for Logan again but soon finds herself getting much more than she bargained for. With the clock ticking for both of them, can they commit to real love before it’s too late?

♥ Pretend courtship
♥ Fake engagement
♥ Childhood sweethearts
♥ Meddling mother
♥ Co-workers in proximity
♥ Bargain benefits both

“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 Committing to the Cowgirl

• Sylvia: Yet another book from Jody Hedlund that I couldn’t put down! I adored Jody’s Colorado Cowboys series, and this Colorado Cowgirls series is one of my most anticipated of the year. I loved that Astrid and Logan worked together as doctors, and their chemistry was so well written. I can’t wait for more westerns from Jody! 
• Aubrey: Read it all in one sitting! Fans of Jody will find a great cowgirl story, sweet romance, and a lovely setting. Two thumbs up!
• Laura: I love being back in Colorado with the McQuaid and the Steele families. It’s awesome that Astrid has pursued a medical career with her history of consumption and how it has made her such a strong woman.
• Angeline: I was super excited for this new series and it did not disappoint. I liked seeing some of the old characters and getting to meet new characters. This definitely did not disappoint. I am also so excited for the next books to come!
• Edward: A new series, but many familiar characters from a previous series. The tension mounts throughout the story as numerous situations continue to unfold. Great story telling.
• Jennifer: Love this sweet, sizzling romance between Astrid and Logan. Jody Hedlund does a wonderful job of capturing the reader with vivid, lively storytelling. A definite must-read! Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
• Staci: I love reading stories with female nurses and doctors. Astrid shows she is worthy of the title doctor. This is a great start to the series! I look forward to reading the remainder.