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Elk Mountain Ranch #1
A Llama for the Cowboy
A handsome widower. A woman who doesn’t trust second chances. What will it take to open their hearts to love?
Porter Matthews knows grief. He’s worked hard to rebuild his heart after becoming a widower eight years ago. Finding true love once in a lifetime is rare. Finding it twice? That would be a miracle. When a feisty woman catches him trespassing on her llama ranch, she doesn’t appreciate his help. He was trying to free the llama from a thicket, but will the llama’s beautiful owner be the one to free his heart?
After being let down in the past, Emily Hutchings is determined to achieve her dreams on her own. She’s working hard to open a llama therapy center, but the handsome cowboy up the road is becoming a major distraction. With looming deadlines, does she have time in her life to trust a new man?
When Porter doesn’t show up for their first date, Emily decides she didn’t need the distraction anyway. Too bad her heart has other plans.
A Llama for the Cowboy is the first book in the Elk Mountain Ranch series. This family saga will make you swoon with handsome cowboys, healing hearts and happy endings.
Porter Matthews knows grief. He’s worked hard to rebuild his heart after becoming a widower eight years ago. Finding true love once in a lifetime is rare. Finding it twice? That would be a miracle. When a feisty woman catches him trespassing on her llama ranch, she doesn’t appreciate his help. He was trying to free the llama from a thicket, but will the llama’s beautiful owner be the one to free his heart?
After being let down in the past, Emily Hutchings is determined to achieve her dreams on her own. She’s working hard to open a llama therapy center, but the handsome cowboy up the road is becoming a major distraction. With looming deadlines, does she have time in her life to trust a new man?
When Porter doesn’t show up for their first date, Emily decides she didn’t need the distraction anyway. Too bad her heart has other plans.
A Llama for the Cowboy is the first book in the Elk Mountain Ranch series. This family saga will make you swoon with handsome cowboys, healing hearts and happy endings.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2022
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August 20, 2022[did not finish @ 65%] i really tried to finish it. but~~ i just can't for some reason...
December 31, 2022
This novel was a good safe, read. I think it would be better if there were more plot and character development.
August 30, 2025
So refreshing to read an interesting story that is not padded with dozens of highly descriptive sexual encounters!! That is the mark of an EXCELLENT storyteller!!
September 9, 2025
Llama and cowboys²
I have never read this author before, and I am delighted with her word craft as it is a joy to read.not just for the story its creativity and joy. I enjoyed learning more about llamas their distinct personalities and quirks and they can be loving like a pet rather than a source of wool or as a beast of burden. What a novel idea using llamas for therapy as well as strong character development, reliance on God as well as a sense of pride in the land,, self reliance, and we working for what you want and strong family bonds. I loved how a r ocky start does not mean giving up on romance but a lot of thought goes into solving problems.
I have never read this author before, and I am delighted with her word craft as it is a joy to read.not just for the story its creativity and joy. I enjoyed learning more about llamas their distinct personalities and quirks and they can be loving like a pet rather than a source of wool or as a beast of burden. What a novel idea using llamas for therapy as well as strong character development, reliance on God as well as a sense of pride in the land,, self reliance, and we working for what you want and strong family bonds. I loved how a r ocky start does not mean giving up on romance but a lot of thought goes into solving problems.
September 15, 2025
Did I stay up until 2 in the morning reading A Llama for the Cowboy? Yes. Yes, I did.
The title hooked me right away, but it was the witty banter that kept me turning the pages. And the undeniable connection between Emily and Porter was mwah!
I loved that they didn’t hide from their problems or drag things out with long misunderstandings. Porter’s protective side was swoonworthy, and I was cheering for Emily’s success the whole way through.
If you haven’t picked up A Llama for the Cowboy by Ruth Pendleton Author, add it to your TBR today!
The title hooked me right away, but it was the witty banter that kept me turning the pages. And the undeniable connection between Emily and Porter was mwah!
I loved that they didn’t hide from their problems or drag things out with long misunderstandings. Porter’s protective side was swoonworthy, and I was cheering for Emily’s success the whole way through.
If you haven’t picked up A Llama for the Cowboy by Ruth Pendleton Author, add it to your TBR today!
September 24, 2025
Porter Matthews is all cowboy through and through. He has a great deal of responsibility and it's that responsibility that ended him in a ditch and face to face with a llama on the loose. Emily Hutchings is trying to get her therapy center open and finds herself meeting a rancher from one of the biggest ranches around, Porter Matthews. This was a sweet second chance romance read that was so good I couldn't put it down. This was a great start to the Elk Mountain Ranch book set and I can't wait to read more from this author.
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April 22, 2023She took his heart but will she keep it
The electricity between them sparks through the whole book BUT, he is not listening
To her when she tells him to stop helping her. He apologizes ,get forgiven and does it again and again. Will they get together? Only. God knows. Love the character and you gotta love the llamas.
The electricity between them sparks through the whole book BUT, he is not listening
To her when she tells him to stop helping her. He apologizes ,get forgiven and does it again and again. Will they get together? Only. God knows. Love the character and you gotta love the llamas.
January 26, 2023
a very enjoyable story
I never thought I would be reading a story with llamas, but there you are. This was very enjoyable, with a realistic story and characters that made me want to read more.
I never thought I would be reading a story with llamas, but there you are. This was very enjoyable, with a realistic story and characters that made me want to read more.
September 11, 2023
Sweet romance is here..
I really enjoyed meeting Porter and Emma. Loved the llamas...they are adorable.
Ruth Pendleton has a way with words and it sure shows in this book. There are 3 more in the series and they will be good stories to.
I really enjoyed meeting Porter and Emma. Loved the llamas...they are adorable.
Ruth Pendleton has a way with words and it sure shows in this book. There are 3 more in the series and they will be good stories to.
June 12, 2024
A great read
A sweet, clean romance, well written, strong characters and interesting storyline. The characters are endearing, the llamas don't spit and it easily holds your attention!
A sweet, clean romance, well written, strong characters and interesting storyline. The characters are endearing, the llamas don't spit and it easily holds your attention!
January 24, 2025
Sweet Christian romance between therapist Emily and widower Porter. Her llama therapy center is close to his family’s ranch and the two deal with letting go of the past so they can forge a future together.
January 26, 2025
Good story
I like all the siblings in this big family. Porter is a lucky guy. Of course, I think Emily took the prise when she met Porter. They make a great couple, and the llamas are adorable.
I like all the siblings in this big family. Porter is a lucky guy. Of course, I think Emily took the prise when she met Porter. They make a great couple, and the llamas are adorable.
April 3, 2023
Llama love
Sweet, sweet romance. I highly recommend this book. It’s a clean romance that touches your heart and leaves you wanting to read more of the story.
Sweet, sweet romance. I highly recommend this book. It’s a clean romance that touches your heart and leaves you wanting to read more of the story.
April 5, 2023
Loved it
This is a lovely, clean book about second chances and learning to ask for and accept help. The llamas add to the fun.
This is a lovely, clean book about second chances and learning to ask for and accept help. The llamas add to the fun.
April 11, 2023
This was well written an it was an easy read. Only wish there had been more details on the animals.
June 14, 2023
A sweet story
This is a very sweet, faith based story. It's also a good story about second chances. The llamas are an added bonus.
This is a very sweet, faith based story. It's also a good story about second chances. The llamas are an added bonus.
August 2, 2024
Very nice
This was a sweet love story in so many ways .I enjoyed it completely and would recommend it to any one.
This was a sweet love story in so many ways .I enjoyed it completely and would recommend it to any one.
February 13, 2025
I loved this book. It had just enough ups and downs to have you trying to guess what will happen next.
Ruth Pendleton has a great way of taking you through the story.
Ruth Pendleton has a great way of taking you through the story.
June 29, 2022
Good clean fun and romance
This was a wonderful sweet t and romantic book. I can't wait for the next book in the series, to find what happens to this darling couple!
This was a wonderful sweet t and romantic book. I can't wait for the next book in the series, to find what happens to this darling couple!
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