Finished McKettrick’s Luck by Linda Lael Miller.

Real estate developer Cheyenne Bridges has a problem. She has to get rich playboy Jessee McKettrick to sell some of his land to her for a condominium development or lose her job — and her way of supporting her mother and younger brother. Too bad Jesse’s more interested in Cheyenne than the lucrative settlement she’s offering for his land.

I love Western romances (historical and contemporary), and I picked this book up at a conference a couple months ago. It’s set in Indian Rock, Ariz., and Miller really gives you a feel for the beauty of the landscape — and cowboys. Who doesn’t love cowboys?   

I also liked Cheynne’s character a lot. She’s worked hard all her life, struggling to support her family, and she’s afraid she could lose what little she has at any moment. She’s a really sympathetic character. In contrast, all Jesse has to worry about is getting knifed or shot during one of his card games (he plays poker just about every night). I didn’t like Jesse quite as much as Cheyenne, but he redeems himself by helping Cheyenne with her disabled brother.

Sometimes, you just want a good, quick comfort read. If you like Westerns, this one should fit the bill. Plus, there are a whole slew of McKettrick books to choose from, both contemporary and historical. So if you like this one, you can read about all the whole family — past and present.

Thumbs up. 

Up next: Working with the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow.