A Woman's Place - Carol Cox

Amelia helps run her family's ranch.  She's also not afraid to voice her opinions, which has made her something of a laughing stock among the ranchers in the community.  No one wants to listen to her ideas, but one of these days, she'll find someone to listen to her.

Jake is a Texas Ranger who has been called to investigate cattle rustling in the area. Amelia's father has asked him to stay, and Jake has to deal with cattle rustlers and a woman who isn't his idea of womanly perfection.  When he's injured, he forms a tentative friendship with her, but will he be able to accept her for who she really is?

I have to admit, I devoured this novella.  It is short, so it doesn't take a lot of time to read, but the characters are well developed.  I'm kind of a stickler for character development in novellas, but the author did a great job.  I loved Amelia's unconventional spirit and her ability to fluster Jake's ideas of a woman's place.  If I had one complaint, it would have to be the cover.  It looks like a contemporary story when it actually takes place in 1870. Other than that, it was a great read I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

I got to read this for free with Kindle Unlimited, but I wouldn't have been disappointed if I'd paid the $.99 list price.  Good novella!