Jace Michaels, Hollywood’s favorite cowboy, may have been born with dust on his boots, but he never expected his return to Banberry, Montana, would mean more than selling the family ranch. But a shadowy real estate investor is threatening to transform his hometown with soulless commercial projects, and Jace surprises himself by staying to fight for Banberry’s future—and teaming up with the last person he expected.

Aurelie Gardinier has built a new life in Banberry, working as a nurse practitioner for pregnant women, but a visa glitch threatens to send her back to her Caribbean island, where a threat from her past awaits. Jace is willing to say “I do” to a marriage of convenience to protect her, but what starts as a practical arrangement turns into a partnership neither of them saw coming. Together, they battle to protect both the town—and their hearts.

Can a leading man with a cowboy’s heart help Aurelie find the courage to fight for her future, or will both of them lose the roots—and the love—they’re just beginning to find?

Titles in the Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana include:  Take Me Away, Cowboy ~ Any Cowboy of Mine ~ Make Me Yours, Cowboy ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  Make Me Yours, Cowboy
Series:  Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana #3
Author:  Kristine Lynn
Published:  March 17, 2026
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Make Me Yours, Cowboy is the third title in the Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana series, bringing us an unexpected spark between Jace and Aurelie, who, in somewhat of a desperate move, agree to a marriage of convenience… that might not be so “convenient” in the way they originally intended!  

I enjoyed Jace’s and Aurelie’s story so much.  What you really need to know before picking this one up (which I highly recommend) is in the cover description.  The emotional impact of their story can only be discovered once you dive into Make Me Yours, Cowboy.  Each has their reasons for entering into this “convenient” relationship, and neither ever expected it to become more than just a piece of paper, allowing Aurelie to continue doing what she loves while keeping her safe from her past.  Sure, there was a spark of attraction between them that neither can deny.  Yet while protecting Aurelie and also doing his best to protect his hometown from a nasty property developer, Jace found more than one reason to rethink exactly where his future lies… mainly, the love that is growing for his “convenient” wife.

Their story is well-written and often emotional as they discover the pull they feel toward each other through laughter, tears, and passion.  The villain is a nasty piece of work, and I fully enjoyed seeing those plans thwarted.  If you enjoy a romance that will pull you into the couple’s world, tug at your heart, and give you a very satisfying reading experience, with a happy ever after ending, then you’d love Make Me Yours, Cowboy by Kristine Lynn.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review, giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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