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Her Hill Country Cowboy
Cowboy Dad
Single father Seth Austin will do anything for his children. So when he discovers the new housekeeper his grandmother hired for their guest ranch is a former social worker, he plans to keep his family far away from Christina Hunter. Seth once almost lost custody of his beloved kids because of an overzealous social worker. Problem is his children adore Christina and her sweet service dog—and he’s starting to fall for her, too. Recuperating from an accident, Christina is determined to slowly ease back into her old life. But the more time she spends with them, the more she realizes that her future might be with the cowboy and his family.
Single father Seth Austin will do anything for his children. So when he discovers the new housekeeper his grandmother hired for their guest ranch is a former social worker, he plans to keep his family far away from Christina Hunter. Seth once almost lost custody of his beloved kids because of an overzealous social worker. Problem is his children adore Christina and her sweet service dog—and he’s starting to fall for her, too. Recuperating from an accident, Christina is determined to slowly ease back into her old life. But the more time she spends with them, the more she realizes that her future might be with the cowboy and his family.
- GenresLove InspiredRomance
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 2017
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About the author
Myra Johnson
65 books559 followersNative Texan Myra Johnson writes emotionally gripping stories about love, life, and faith. Myra is a three-time Maggie Awards finalist, two-time finalist for the prestigious ACFW Carol Awards, winner of Christian Retailing’s Best for historical fiction, and winner in the Inspirational category of the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards.
After living five years in Oklahoma, then eight years in the beautiful Carolinas, Myra and her husband are thrilled to be back in the Lone Star State enjoying wildflowers, Tex-Mex, and real Texas barbecue! The Johnsons share their home with a very pampered rescue dog and a cat with attitude.
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Awards of note: When the Clouds Roll By, Till We Meet Again, Book 1 (Abingdon Press 2013), won the historical fiction category of the 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Award. Autumn Rains (Heartsong Presents 2009), won the 2005 RWA Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Romance Manuscript.
Myra’s writing career was launched in 1985 when she sold her first short story while taking a course through the Institute of Children’s Literature. Myra later joined the ICL staff as a magazine writing instructor, teaching hundreds of students the fundamentals of story and article structure, plotting, character development, and market analysis. She now writes full-time and is active in her church as well as local and national writers groups.
Myra and her husband have been married for 50+ years. The Johnsons have two married daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
After living five years in Oklahoma, then eight years in the beautiful Carolinas, Myra and her husband are thrilled to be back in the Lone Star State enjoying wildflowers, Tex-Mex, and real Texas barbecue! The Johnsons share their home with a very pampered rescue dog and a cat with attitude.
Follow Myra on BookBub, https://www.bookbub.com/profile/myra-..., for deals and new releases.
Awards of note: When the Clouds Roll By, Till We Meet Again, Book 1 (Abingdon Press 2013), won the historical fiction category of the 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Award. Autumn Rains (Heartsong Presents 2009), won the 2005 RWA Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Romance Manuscript.
Myra’s writing career was launched in 1985 when she sold her first short story while taking a course through the Institute of Children’s Literature. Myra later joined the ICL staff as a magazine writing instructor, teaching hundreds of students the fundamentals of story and article structure, plotting, character development, and market analysis. She now writes full-time and is active in her church as well as local and national writers groups.
Myra and her husband have been married for 50+ years. The Johnsons have two married daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
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August 25, 2017
There is something both endearing and infuriating about an overprotective papa. There were times I just wanted to smack Seth upside the head. He's that stubborn and taciturn and then he does a complete flip and is all sweet and tender and caring. What's a girl to do but alternately fume and swoon? So that's what Christina and I did for the duration of the read.
Christina has dealt with a lot since her accident and Serenity Hills Guest Ranch seems like the perfect next step in her recovery process. Too bad her employer's cranky grandson doesn't agree. And he takes particular exception to Christina's service dog Gracie right from the start. Seth almost fell off my swoon-factor meter over his giving darlin' Gracie the cold shoulder. (That's when the upside-of-the-head-smacking urge started to fester.) Thank goodness Gracie worked her charm -- and, in fact became a dogged matchmaker (pun intended) in many a fun scene.
Plain and not-so-simple fear is what's holding these two back from committing to a future together. It takes a whole lot of faith and the love and support of family and friends (and one very loyal angel dog) to help them achieve the happily ever after dreams are made of.
Christina has dealt with a lot since her accident and Serenity Hills Guest Ranch seems like the perfect next step in her recovery process. Too bad her employer's cranky grandson doesn't agree. And he takes particular exception to Christina's service dog Gracie right from the start. Seth almost fell off my swoon-factor meter over his giving darlin' Gracie the cold shoulder. (That's when the upside-of-the-head-smacking urge started to fester.) Thank goodness Gracie worked her charm -- and, in fact became a dogged matchmaker (pun intended) in many a fun scene.
Plain and not-so-simple fear is what's holding these two back from committing to a future together. It takes a whole lot of faith and the love and support of family and friends (and one very loyal angel dog) to help them achieve the happily ever after dreams are made of.
October 28, 2017
Her Hill Country Cowboy by Myra Johnson. Single father Seth Austin helps run his grandparents guest ranch. Seth is protective of his children. When Christina Hunter is hired as a housekeeper he is not happy when he finds out she use to work for social services before her accident. Christina now has a service dog. Seth's children work their way into Christina's heart as does Seth. Past history for both makes it hard for a relationship. A very touching book.
March 23, 2021
Christina Hunter is recovering from a bad accident. She arrives at Serenity Hills Guest Ranch to begin rebuilding her life, with the aid of her service dog, Gracie, a new job as housekeeper. Seth Austin and his children live with, and help, his grandparents on the ranch. Seth is an over-protective parent with with some issues of his own. Gracie has a key role within the entire story! This is a heartwarming story.
September 23, 2017
Myra Johnson has penned an unforgettable tale of love amid the struggles of learning to let go of the past in order to find the future God has planned for those who love Him.
December 21, 2017
A good story - nice on a day when you want to escape and enjoy some fiction.
July 9, 2019
Super cute, fresh read. I definitely enjoyed getting to know the characters and how they opened up and developed throughout the story.
January 26, 2021
Sweet, sweet story! Loved it!
August 20, 2021
Fantastic book about the struggles we each face in our life and the promise that all things are done in God's perfect timing.
September 26, 2021
Very sweet story.
April 14, 2019
loved it
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