A Cameo for a Cowgirl, the first in the Three Creek Ranch series by Carolyn Miller, is a book that I instantly devoured because of the author, plot, and most importantly in this case, the setting. It's not often that I get to read Christian stories about Canadian characters, so I am incredibly thrilled that I can add another book to this niche genre 😄
Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Book Synopsis
Welcome to Three Creek Ranch, home of the James family for over a hundred years, complete with its own Western movie set.
Franklin James might be a famous pro hockey player, but just because he's Cassie's older brother doesn't mean she wants to step into the limelight. She's too busy helping her dad run the ranch and managing the ranch's movie set, and negotiating with the giant egos of movie stars like Harrison Woods, who's supposed to be filming the new TV series of As The Heart Draws.
And while his TV hero characters might be hugely popular, Harrison's real character seems anything but noble. Cassie is convinced he's hiding something, and that this diva's nice guy moments are just an act. Can she remind him what being a true hero is all about?
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Book Thoughts
I love, love, love this book! Not only because of its setting on a western film lot and the themes of reliance on the Holy Spirit and having God as our perfect heavenly Father—though these certainly contribute to my hearty endorsement for this book—but also because A Cameo for a Cowgirl pointed me to the Bible and had me examining my own life as to whether I was guilty of the things that Cassie and Harrison were both grappling with. I truly enjoyed this story and the references to other characters that I'm becoming familiar with among the author's other books. It's quite a special universe she has created with such down-to-earth characters whom you want to befriend.
The spiritual scenes are masterfully crafted and are a source of encouragement to Christians that their words and actions can impact others, especially when we are obedient to the prompting of God. I always look forward to a Carolyn Miller book as I know that I will be in for a spiritual journey that has much heart, humour, and charm to it. The characters honour each other and most importantly, honour God. I have not had to worry about anyone taking too much of a leap into a relationship before things are settled, which allows for both prudence and wisdom to shine forth in establishing godly relationships. I love the writing, the amazingly in-depth details provided, and the utter selflessness on display between characters. Readers looking for a believable trek into a western film lot will root for a story that is all about drawing hearts toward God.
Book Summary
- Format of book: 📱
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Recommendation: 👍
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