Born to Be a Cowboy

Ryan concludes the Montana Strong series (following The Cowboy Next Door) by pairing off the final Monroe brother, Finn, with his perfect match. Though Finn, a talented lawyer, works on the family ranch with his brothers and adopted family, he resides in the nearby town, which is where CPA Jessica Blair asks his help with locating her aunt. It’s completely out of character for Aunt Nola to marry out of the blue and vanish on a honeymoon without a word about her whereabouts; Jessica suspects Nola’s new husband is a con artist. When someone nefarious begins targeting Jessica, she’s quickly brought into the Monroe family embrace and household, cheerfully helping with ranch chores and cooking while Finn attempts to untangle the mystery. Series fans will welcome a reunion with the Monroe family, who lovingly support one another while enjoying elaborate (and elaborately described) meals. Finn’s reluctance to initiate a relationship with his client is a minor barrier to his and Jessica’s predictable, but enjoyable, love story. This is a pleasant conclusion to the series. Agent: Susan Ginsburg, Writers House. (Dec.)