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CHASING HER DREAM
She needs his help...but can she trust him again?
After she inherits her uncle's mismanaged ranch, single mom Rheanna Stone's not sure she can also handle saving abused horses from a nearby property. So when rancher Dave Brewster offers to stay in town to help, she can't say no -- even if he left her once before. As they grow closer, old secrets are uncovered...but can they heal past heartbreak to give themselves a new beginning?
My Review:
Happy Sigh. Rescue horses and second chances...with a cowboy! I read the back blurb and knew I had to read this book. Besides, it's another Slattery storytelling wonder and shame on me for not picking it up on the strength of her name alone....but I do love reading the descriptions. I know some readers don't, but I hate going into a story blind. And I love the anticipatory glee those tag lines and summaries give. Kinda like savoring the smell of a delectable meal before diving in. :-) Okay, this is getting weird...back to the review.
Love the parallel in the second chances theme -- for both the horses and the hero and heroine. I got all the feels over both. Heartbreak and hope and a few teary moments beside. This author knows how to wring every last emotion out of her characters and her readers!
Plus there's a cute, talks-a-mile-a-minute kid to melt my heart -- and Dave's too. His heart still belongs to Rheanna even after years apart but when he meets little Amelia, he's a goner all over again. Loved the way this reunion romance developed. Gentle and tender fueled with wary uncertainty. But, oh, that pull of memories grows stronger the more time they spend in each others company! Cue the toe-curls, but grab a hankie because that also means the pain of past hurts rise to the surface all over again.
I also love this caring Texan community! Solid secondary characters who know what it means to be a neighbour and live out their faith in service and prayer. Elevates this reunion romance to a whole other level!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Chasing Her Dream, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a 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 September 4 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
Sounds like a great story, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Connie. Good luck!
DeleteLove the way you compared to reading book backs to smelling aromas of what's about to be feasted upon. So very true! Bet you won't want to be blindfolded with a clothes pin on your nose and then told open you mouth and eat this. I know I sure won't. Reading about a book or reading a review is tantalizing your senses as much as food does to your taste buds.
ReplyDeleteOk, now that we have that straightened out, "CHASING HER DREAM" sounds like a marvelous read and one I would very much love the opportunity to read. I've been tempted and my heart and mind are ready as well as the box of tissue by my side along with a good supply of chocolate.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy. Have a glorious weekend!
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Bwahahaha -- too true! I need to go into my books and my food with my eyes wide open and my sniffer sniffing. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteThank you for sharing. Blessings! leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Lucy. Good luck!
DeleteI love reading your reviews for books I already own because it whets my appetite for that story!
ReplyDeleteHorses and heroes and little boy charm, this one has it all 😁
It’s a lovely story — gives you all the feels.
DeleteI love when a child is written well. They can add a fun element to a story. I keep forgetting that Jennifer Slattery writes LIs, too. I've only read a few of her other books.
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I think this is just her second or third book with LI -- it's a good fit for her -- and her readers! Good luck, Terrill!
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