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Colorado High Country Ranching

1865–1885

Ranching expanded through Colorado’s mountain valleys and high plains as cattle and sheep raising reshaped land use, labour, water access and local communities.

Books

14 Best Novels About Colorado High Country Ranching

A Wife for the Rancher

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2024 · High Country Ranch · 4.7(622)

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To Tame a Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2022 · Colorado Cowboys · 4.6(370)

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Falling for the Cowgirl

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2022 · Colorado Cowboys · 4.6(311)

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Wrangling the Wandering Rancher

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2024 · High Country Ranch · 4.6(602)

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Wishing for the Rancher’s Love

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2024 · High Country Ranch · 4.6(588)

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The Heart of a Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2021 · Colorado Cowboys · 4.5(494)

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The Last Chance Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2023 · Colorado Cowboys · 4.5(412)

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The Fearless Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2026 · Noble Ranch · 4.5(228)

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A Cowboy for Keeps

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2021 · Colorado Cowboys · 4.5(946)

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Willing to Wed the Rancher

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2024 · High Country Ranch · 4.5(673)

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The Favored Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2025 · Noble Ranch · 4.4(470)

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Waiting for the Rancher

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2024 · High Country Ranch · 4.4(757)

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The Forever Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2025 · Noble Ranch · 4.3(475)

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The Faithful Cowboy

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2026 · Noble Ranch · 2.5(5)

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