A Rancher's Surrender

I really enjoyed this one! I'm don't usually enjoy historicals but the premise of this one called to me. Strong female lead that is willing to do anything to live her life her way. That's what Jillian Mathews does to get her opportunity to work as the veterinarian she's been trained to be. No she didn't go to school because she wasn't allowed but she worked with her father and was as good as any school trained vet. When she shows up on a Montana ranch she's ready for the rancher's reaction when he finds out she's a woman. She stands firm and fights for her chance. Then when the townspeople start to turn on her, Wade (the rancher) stands by her side ready to protect and claim her as his own. This is a wonderfully written story and one I would definitely recommend.

I really enjoy historical romance novels, and I really liked this one. Jillian is bucking the norms of society by becoming a vet, and Wade didn't realize she was a woman when he hired her to be the new vet for Marietta. Jillian was a wonderful heroine and I love that she refused to back down no matter what road blocks were thrown in her way by narrow-minded townspeople. Wade really grew as a character, being a widower with a young daughter he battled with his feelings and tradition/expectations. Great story!

"A Rancher's Surrender" by Michelle Beattie is a sweet historical romance. This is Jillian Matthews and Wade Parker's story. Jillian has always wanted to be a veterinarian but women were not allowed entrance into vet school. Jillian's dad was a sought after vet and trained other vets. Jillian trained under her dad. She took a vet job in the you would probably have to Montana territory in hopes that they would be more accepting of a woman vet. Jillian discovered that even in the west Montana territory they still didn't accept wthe idea of a woman vet. I admired Jillian's determination to stand up for what she wants. Wade is a widower raising his daughter while trying to make his ranch successful. He wasn't too happy to discover that the vet he hired was a women. Plus, the sight of Jillian woke up parts of him that thought had died. Will Wade and the community give Jillian a chance to prove herself as a vet? Will Jillian and Wade take a chance on love? This is a sweet romance of two people that are perfect for each other. I enjoyed Wade and Jillian's story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.