A Cowgirl Never Forgets by Melinda Curtis

About the Book

Book: A Cowgirl Never Forgets

Author: Melinda Curtis

Publisher: Harlequin - Heartwarming

Genre: Clean, Wholesome Romance

Release Date: July 23, 2024

Even the best cowgirl falls…

When it’s the right cowboy

Rodeo cowgirl Maggie Blackwell doesn’t need her estranged family. She’s got Clem Coogan—her best friend, rodeo buddy and absolute rock. But when a rodeo accident leaves Clem with a terrible concussion, he’s convinced they’re a romantic item…and proposes to her. Now until his memory comes back, Maggie’s playing along. But can she keep this headache from turning into heartache for both of them?

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

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My Review

4 stars

Melinda Curtis weaves a funny tale of well-meaning relatives meddling in the love life of those dear to them.

This squeaky-clean romance had me laughing aloud a few times as Maggie’s grandmother and great uncle try to help her see her life as it is. According to them, Maggie needs to forgive her mom for past hurts, and she needs to see that her close friendship with Clem is more. When Clem suffers a concussion and believes Maggie is his fiancée, the fake-dating trope enters the story.

Melinda Curtis balanced the humor and seriousness well. Both Maggie and Clem lived through some hard things growing up, and both overcame some parts of their past. But it is during the impromptu road trip with Maggie’s relatives that they both learn they still had some baggage to deal with.

I really enjoyed how Maggie slowly realizes she feels more than friendship for Clem. Well done!

Fans of clean & wholesome romance with a nice dose of humor will enjoy this book from Harlequin’s Heartwarming line.

Romance: Squeaky clean. Light kissing and handholding.

I received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of the publisher through Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

About The Author

Melinda Curtis is the USA Today bestselling author of light‐hearted contemporary romance. In addition to her Sunshine Valley series from Forever, she’s published independently and with Harlequin Heartwarming, including her book Dandelion Wishes, which was made into a TV movie - Love in Harmony Valley, starring Amber Marshall. She lives in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley with her husband - her basketball-playing college sweetheart. While raising three kids, the couple did the soccer thing, the karate thing, the dance thing, the Little League thing and, of course, the basketball thing. Now when Melinda isn’t writing and Mr. Curtis isn’t watching college basketball, they do the DIY thing.

Learn more about Melinda on her website: melindacurtis.net.