Thursday, July 18, 2019

Healing the Cowboy's Heart

GIVEAWAY
HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
HEALING THE COWBOY'S HEART

A perfect match...or sworn enemies? Only time will tell at Shepherd's Crossing.

Horse breeder Isiah Woods can't believe his only ally in helping a neglected mare is the descendat of his family's bitter enemy -- veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald. Despite the feud, Charlotte risks everything to save the horse. But as she falls for Isaiah -- and the orphaned niece and nephew in his care -- the mare isn't the only one who needs saving.

My Review:

I have a love/hate relationship with Isiah and Char's story. Love because it's so good and hate because it heralds the end of another amazing series by Ruth Logan Herne. Sob! I so hate having to say goodbye to beloved characters and the Fitzgerald girls are among the best. Along with surrogate mom Corrie whose quiet sass and no-nonsense wisdom bring so much to these Shepherd's Crossing stories!

This time it's baby sis Fitzgerald who gets her chance at a happily-ever-after. It's a rocky road, however, so be prepared for some bumps and detours along the way. Charlotte is a woman with the strength and conviction to overcome and forge ahead and she is ready to make a new life out west alongside her sisters. Love that she's a vet and that this book is very horse-centrc.

Which brings me to a very swoonworthy hero (even though he's a major dolt at one point!) I forgive him because Corrie would want me to and because he's...well...swoony. Hard to stay mad at him for long. A rancher who raises appaloosas and takes in rescue horses. Be still my heart. Plus he's wrangling his orphaned niece and nephew. How can you not love that kind of integrity?! 

Ruthy's trademark themes of faith, family and forgiveness continue to stir this reader's heart and leave her longing for more.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Healing the Cowboy's Heart, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 20 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

18 comments:

  1. Great review Kav,
    I'm going to miss the girls and Corrie too!
    So to help us out of the farewell doldrums
    we can start looking forward to her next book
    Her Hopeful Harvest- Golden Grove series
    coming 12/1 from Harlequin, 1/1/2020 amazon :)

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    1. Oooohhhh -- you've given me hope, Tracey! :-) And an apple orchard story as well! Woot! I have a certain fondness for apple orchards...have no idea why but I'm jazzed. Thanks for another cutting edge insider scoop!

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  2. Love Inspired ❤
    Thanks for sharing this book with us
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 💜💙💜

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    1. Yes those two words say it all. Love Inspired. Happy sigh. Good luck, Linda!

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  3. I love the way this author brings her characters to life, especially children! Great review!

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes -- she delivers a slice of real life every time. Good luck, Heidi!

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  4. Thanks for your review, Kav. Sounds like a series I need to read!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  5. Got to love a Ruthy story! Plus the rescue aspect and the Appaloosas (I had an App when I was growing up - wonderful horse). Thanks!

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    1. Exactly -- one cannot say no to a good Ruthy story and since they are all good we must read them all! lol Good luck, CC.

      PS -- I am truly jealous of your Appaloosa ownership! I've had a city girl fascination for them since I read about them in a book around grade three, I think. I got an extra thrill over finding them here in this cowboy romance.

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  6. Ruthy always stirs my reader heart, too, Kav! This was a great ending to a great series.

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    1. Yes, if it had to end, this was the way to do it!

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  7. She is a good author. Thank you for sharing.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. She's the best! And such a sweet, fun person as well. Good luck, Lucy!

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  8. Ruth is always a good read, nice review. cheetahthecat198ATgmailDOTcom

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  9. Don't you just hate the end to a series. But then when it's a great author, you know there is another new one rolling round in that head. :)

    Love your list of author trademarks and I know I would thoroughly enjoy having the opportunity to reading "HEALING THE COWBOY'S HEART".

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net


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    1. I get so attached to communities and characters it's hard to let go, but you're right, there's always something new coming out to fall in love with. Thankfully! Good luck, Kay!

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