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JENNA'S COWBOY
Jenna Callahan Colby thought she was content. A partner on her father's successful ranch, she is surrounded by family and friends. But she never expected to see Nate Langley back in town -- the first guy she ever noticed, the one her father sent away all those years ago.
And she never thought the attraction they felt would be as strong as ever.
Jenna's cowboy has some healing of his own to do, though, after two tours of duty in the armed forces. With the help of good friends, strong faith, and a loving family, he hopes to put the horrors of the past behind him -- and become the man Jenna deserves.
My Review:
Published in 2010.
I discovered this gem at my public library. It's the first of a series about the Callahan siblings and I've already put the next two books on hold because I can't wait to read more about this family.
I've read a lot of books set in Texas but I have to say that this one gave me a real feel for Texan life. The author's passion for her home state exudes in every scene. From the town rallying around their returning war hero to everyone celebrating the high school football games and homecoming and all the detailed ranch scenes -- I got a patriotic thrill reading it all...and I'm Canadian! Nate's thoughts sums it up beautifully. "This love of family and community was more than a tradition. It was the heart of the town." (p. 68)
Nate's all about love for God and country and he's paid dearly for his part in serving overseas. Gillenwater deals with the sensitive subject of PTSD with understanding and compassion. It makes for a complicated romance though. But a sweet one nevertheless.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Jenna's Cowboy please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you post a comment and add your email address please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 5 2017. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
New-to-me author, family saga, and the compassionate dealing of PTSD...sounds like a great combination! You got me excited for it as well Kav :-)
ReplyDeleteSo excited in fact that I forgot my email...haha!
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She was new to me as well. I'll be looking for more by her for sure. Good luck, Trixi.
DeleteI can't wait to read this one, Kav, since I have been a Texas girl all my life.
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Oh, yes, you should read this series and then tell me if she got Texas right...which I suspect she did. :-) Good luck, Melanie.
DeleteWow, did you see the number of reviews on this on Amazon....WHAT have we been missing!? lol Sounds like a great series. Don't enter me though....I will check with my library....and A. has a good Kindle price on all 3 books...just sayin...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kav, for bringing this author/book to our attention!!
I know -- I never heard of this author or this series until I was browsing through my library's online catalogue hunting down Christian Fiction. And I just came from adding my review on Amazon and was floored by the number of reviews. Even the Canadian Amazon site has 10 -- which is huge for Christian Fiction! Hope your library has the series...I'm thinking if my Canadian one does yours is sure to.
DeleteSo glad you were browsing...lol! I have found #2 and #3 at library so may buy #1 on Kindle 'cause I will be anxious to read them in order!
ReplyDeleteI think they'll read well independently too. Each story is one the Callahan siblings' romance. Sigh...hello more cowboys!
DeleteOoh, an old one I need to catch up on? Nice, I will be seeing if I can find these! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteYes -- it's funny that we're thinking it's old since it was published in 2010...but books have such a short publicity time that it's easy for them to get overlooked six months after they've been published. Good luck, Susan.
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DeleteThank you, Kav. Have a blessed day.
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Good kuck, Lucy!
DeleteThank you for your nice review, Kav.And to Jackie for bringing it to my attention. Hope everyone enjoys it.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Sharon. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI certainly enjoy meeting new-to-me authors! :-) I'm putting your books on my want-to read list Sharon!
DeleteIn fact, I just popped over to Overdrive (ebook library) and seen they have all three. I'm recommending them as we speak :-)
DeleteThis is a new author to me. I love cowboy stories and with military mixed in it has to be a great book. Thanks for this giveaway. d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com
ReplyDeleteIt's a lethal hero combination, isn't it? Good luck, Donna.
DeleteDon't enter me Kav...I just wanted to comment that this series is awesome! I enjoyed it very much. Good luck everybody.
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved the whole series, Diane. I'm looking forward to the next two.
DeleteKav, I found this book in a second-hand store and snatched it up. I've collected a number of Sharon Gillenwater's older love inspired books that she has had re-published. She's writes great books set in Texas - contemporary and historical.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first experience with Sharon's books but I'm going to be on the look out for more!
DeleteThanks for the chance to win. Looks like a great book. Cowboys on a Ranch! Oh Yeah! Please Enter Me Thank You! iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com
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